An interesting charity: Strive For College.  One of the principals is a Claremont Colleges grad.

I’m setting up a meeting with him to get more details, but on the surface this looks right up my alley.  I’m big on providing educational opportunities for historically disadvantaged groups.  I’m not interested in hearing the usual education system cop outs like, “If the family is not involved, then we can’t do anything. It’s not our fault..” This is a self defeating attitude. I’m interested in hearing about people and organizations who are making an impact in spite of their customer’s family situations.  I think Strive is one of those groups.  ABC and Prep for Prep are two others.