Foundation Spotlight: Applied Materials Foundation
Students at two CORAL after-school program sites in the Franklin-McKinley School District participated in the hands-on robotics activity as part of the STEAM curriculum.
Applied Materials turns its values into action by investing in the communities in which their employees live and work.
A key priority for the Applied Materials Foundation is increasing academic outcomes in predominantly low-income communities.
Empowered by funding from the Applied Materials Foundation, the Franklin- McKinley School District (FMSD) has been able to extend the learning day for more students in this East San Jose elementary school district, where 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-cost lunch.
“At the Applied Materials Foundation, we believe education inspires young minds, opens new doors and paves the way to more promising futures. By funding Catholic Charities’ CORAL after-school program, we increase students’ access to a highquality education,” said Julie Lata, Program Manager Applied Materials Foundation.
CORAL provides extended day learning, homework support, literacy coaching, STEAM curriculum and healthy activities to over 2,400 students annually in 22 school sites, 17 of them within FMSD.
“Equipping kids with the academic and socio-emotional support they deserve is a priority for us, and CORAL does just that,” continued Lata.
