When Ariana Ruiz was a sophomore at Los Altos High School, she didn t think college was a possibility. But after building a strong relationship with a mentor through Mentor Tutor Connection, she is on the path towards higher education.
The Los Altos Mountain View Community Foundation’s latest round of grant funding will support local organizations specifically geared toward serving vulnerable youth and their mental health.
Jean Ikeda took over from Carol Olson, who announced earlier this year that she would be leaving after leading the organization since 2019. The nonprofit recruits and trains volunteers to work with students in local schools.