Donate to the Santa Cruz County Youth Symphony. Click here.

Santa Cruz County Youth Symphony www.sccys.org Our mission is to foster a life-long appreciation for classical orchestral music in the youth of Santa Cruz County and surrounding areas with an emphasis on the beauty and value of the experience of playing and performing. Since its founding in 1966, the Santa Cruz County Youth Symphony has provided continuous opportunities for young musicians of the area to participate in a professionally directed symphony orchestra – the only program of its kind in Santa Cruz County. Members range in age from 10 – 20, selected by auditions at the beginning of each season. In addition to weekly rehearsals of the full orchestra, professional musicians coach the individual sections several times a year to provide the focused instruction needed to perform challenging music from the standard symphonic repertoire in its original scores. The 9 month season includes three concert sets for fall, winter and spring. The winter set includes two side-by-side family concerts with the Santa Cruz County Symphony, in addition to four concerts in Santa Cruz and Watsonville for the county’s 4th and 5th grade students. This allows members to unique opportunity to rehearse and perform with professional musicians. Another highlight of the season is our annual concerto competition for members, with the winner(s) performing later in the season. Each season there are also collaborations with dance groups, choral groups, and often composers and guest soloists. No qualified young musician is excluded from the orchestra due to financial need. This creates a diversity of students from all parts of the county and from many cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Musicians are united by their musicianship, their commitment to their instruments, and their willingness to work hard for the benefit of all.

Donate to the American Forces Guild for Infant Survival. Click here.

The Armed Forces Guild for Infant Survival is an affiliate of the American Guild for Infant Survival (AGIS). AFGIS serves solely United States military installations around the world. The American Guild for Infant Survival, Inc. (AGIS) is a nonprofit corporation advancing the mission to provide information, referral, follow-up, and counseling to parents and family members who have lost a child due to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) or crib death and other causes. Further, AGIS supports research and prevention efforts related to SIDS. The highly successful AGIS Infant Pre-Screening Test was developed by the organization to aid in the detection of high risk babies. Assistance related to these monitors is also afforded to families utilizing them. To support the mission and goals of AGIS, the organization maintains a library of reference works, periodicals, and archival materials.

Donate to the Audubon Canyon Ranch click here.

About Audubon Canyon Ranch For 40 years, Audubon Canyon Ranch has managed and protected 2,000 acres in Marin and Sonoma Counties as wildlife sanctuaries and centers for education and research. Through our programs, children and adults learn principles of stewardship and scientists conduct research on ecological issues relevant to the central California coast and beyond. Our mission is to: (1) Protect and manage our properties as sanctuaries for native plants and animals. (2) Educate children and adults about the natural environment and the need to protect it. (3) Support research and conservation efforts that benefit the species, ecosystems, and ecological landscapes associated with ACR sanctuaries. ACR Preservation ACR was created at a time when Pt. Reyes National Seashore and other protected areas in Marin did not exist. Much of the undeveloped land along the coast was targeted for development, and the founders of Audubon Canyon Ranch led the fight that saved the precious wildlands in West Marin. Now it is our job to take care of this these lands and the native habitats that exist within them. ACR's current preservation efforts are focused on protecting the habitats within and beyond our Preserve boundaries. We work to preserve the health of our lands and to support regional conservation efforts. Staff collaborate with volunteers and researchers to monitor and manage biological resources on our lands. Scientific studies and experiments are used develop techniques that improve preservation of ACR lands; results of this work are shared with the scientific community and other land managers and improve preservation of lands far beyond our preserve boundaries. ACR staff participate in conservation planning that affects the health of the Tomales Bay, Bolinas Lagoon, and Sonoma Valley watersheds. ACR Education Audubon Canyon Ranch is committed to providing innovative environmental education programs which focus on experiential, hands-on learning. ACR sanctuaries are living classrooms. Using trained volunteers as teachers and mentors, we offer free, four-part nature education programs to over 6000 school children annually and provide other formal opportunities for students to learn about the natural world. These children include many for whom access to natural spaces is a new and wondrous experience. Many others: volunteers, teachers, researchers, and the general public, use Audubon Canyon Ranch sanctuaries as a source of reflection, inspiration and knowledge. By demonstrating responsible stewardship of the land, we hope to re-connect individuals of all ages with their natural heritage. ACR Research Audubon Canyon Ranch research focuses on conservation biology and the ecological landscapes associated with ACR sanctuaries, including Marin and Sonoma counties and the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Research includes field studies on topics in avian conservation and wetland ecology. ACR's research programs provide a scientific perspective on habitat management problems that benefit natural resource agencies also responsible for protecting ever-dwindling native habitats. The following areas of study provide useful information to agencies and conservationists in other areas: heron & egret nesting ecology winter shorebird ecology wetland restoration breeding ecology of ravens status of winter waterbird populations status of rare salt marsh plants ecosystem effects of aquaculture

Donate to the Big Brothers Big sister Program click here.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has remained the expert in youth mentoring since its founding in 1904. In 1977 the Big Brothers and Big Sisters organizations merged into Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and the national headquarters was established in Philadelphia. Today BBBSA provides one-to-one mentoring relationships between adult volunteers and Children primarily from single-parent families in over 500 programs throughout the United States. To learn more about how Big Brothers Big Sisters relationships help children, check out the BBBSA Impact Study. An additional study, funded by the UPS, supports the value of Big Brothers Big Sisters School-based Mentoring. Teachers and parents report that kids show marked improvement in grades, attitudes and relationships: 64% of students developed more positive attitudes toward school; 58% achieved higher grades in social studies, languages, and math; 60% improved relationships with adults, and 56% improved relationships with peers; 55% were better able to express their feelings; 64% developed higher levels of self-confidence; 62% were more likely to trust their teachers. In addition, they were less likely than their peers to repeat a grade, and their average number of unexcused absences also dropped.

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Today, EMQ has evolved into Northern California's leading provider of mental health services for children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbances and their families. It continues to provide a broad continuum of mental health services, including residential treatment, school-based day treatment, 24-hour crisis intervention, community-based wraparound care, child sexual abuse treatment, therapeutic foster care and substance abuse prevention/education, as well as outpatient and in-home services. Since 1867, EMQ Children & Family Services has brought hope to troubled children. Although our name and services have changed over the years, our mission remains thesame. EMQ traces its roots to two organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area that shared the goal of making the world a better place for children: · The Home of Benevolence in San Jose, Calif.-the city's first orphanage (later known as Eastfield Children's Center) · The Presbyterian Mission Home in San Francisco - a rescue mission for Chinese girls (later known as Ming Quong Children's Center). The Home of Benevolence is Created 1867 - The Ladies Benevolent Society was founded in response to a challenge from J.J. Owen, publisher and editor of the San Jose Weekly Mercury newspaper: "A suggestion to the philanthropic women of San Jose . . . Destitute children could be gathered in from the by-ways and gutters of town, decently clothed, provided with suitable books and sent to school." The ladies Benevolent Society became the first charitable organization in Santa Clara County. 1874 - Stephen Morey bequeathed his small ranch near downtown San Jose to the Society, and pioneer and philanthropist James Lick set aside a fund of $25,000 to endow an orphanage there. Earnings from this fund were later given to the Ladies Benevolent Society to build and operate the city's first orphanage Located on Morey Ranch property at Martha and 11th Streets, the Home of Benevolence opened in the mid-1880s. By 1889, 110 children lived there. 1890s - the Society added a hospital and a second story to the orphanage. When the "Big Quake" struck in 1906, the Society was in the process of preparing for repairs and improvements to the structure. The main building was torn from its foundation. Ninety-five children escaped injury but spent the next 3½ months in tents while the home was rebuilt. 1951 - Under the direction of Home Superintendent Mae Dailey, the orphanage changed its name to Eastfield Children's Home. It was located on the east side of downtown San Jose next to a large field. 1955 - When foster homes were introduced causing the number of applicants to the orphanage to drop signficantly, Eastfield's Board of Directors commissioned the Child Welfare League of America to do a study re-examining community needs. Based on the results, the board decided to redirect its services to help children with mental and emotional disturbances and their families. Eastfield became a residential treatment center. 1958 - The center moved from its building in San Jose about 10 miles southwest to its present location. The smaller, cottage-like buildings in Campbell, Calif. were more conducive to residential treatment than the former institutional facility. The Ming Quong Rescue Mission-A "Radiant Light" for children From the 1850s through the turn of the century, young Chinese girls were purchased or kidnapped in China by the Tong and sold in San Francisco's Chinatown as wives, concubines, prostitutes or household slaves. 1874 - A group of Presbyterian women banded together in an effort to rescue and protect the girls. The Presbyterian Church joined the crusade and built the Presbyterian Mission Home in Chinatown at 920 Sacramento Street in San Francisco. Here the girls were rescued, protected, educated and nourished. "Ming Quong, the name chosen for the home, translated 'radiant light,' (from Cantonese) was the only institution in the U.S. to admit Chinese children, since most forbid this practice." - The San Jose Business Journal, Nov. 1992. 1895 - At the age of 25, Donaldina Cameron came to the Mission Home to teach the girls to sew. She stayed for 40 years, dedicating her life's work to rescuing and rehabilitating the girls. Donaldina is credited with saving more than 3,000. In the end, with support she enlisted from the church and civic groups, she helped black out the "yellow slave" trade. 1906 - When the Big Quake hit, Ming Quong was all but destroyed. Not severely damaged by the quake, it fell victim to the dynamiting of surrounding blocks to stop fires from spreading to its exclusive Nob Hill neighbors. Donaldina, now its director, moved her 60 girls to Oakland while the home was rebuilt. 1925 - Donaldina opened a separate custodial home in Oakland for orphaned Chinese girls who came from troubled or needy homes. 1935 - Ming Quong started another orphanage for younger girls in the hills of Los Gatos, Calif. on what was formerly the summer estate of the Spreckles family of sugar fame. This site is still used by EMQ today. 1953 - Fewer applicants were being received because Chinese children, who previously were not allowed in county foster homes, were being accepted. As a result, Ming Quong opened its doors to boys and enrolled needy children of all races and creeds. It became an independent agency from the Presbyterian Church and then evolved into a residential treatment facility for children with emotional disturbances. Eastfield and Ming Quong Join Forces 1987 - Eastfield Children's Center and Ming Quong Rescue Mission merged to become Eastfield Ming Quong. 1992 - The Kids Are Special drug and alcohol abuse prevention/education program was added. 1999 - EMQ acquired San Jose-based child sexual abuse treatment pioneer Giarretto Institute, broadening its continuum and giving children and families access to therapeutic foster family services in eleven counties in Northern and Central California. During 1999, EMQ also opened Wraparound Sacramento, providing its innovative wraparound services to children and families in the Sacramento area. The service was developed in partnership with River Oak Center for Children and Stanford Home. 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Donate to the Forgotten Felines of Sonoma County. Click here. Uncle Mal's Personal Tribute to Forgotten Felines of Sonoma County

Uncle Mal with Smokie Copyright © 1996 by Liesbeth Koenen Photo scanning by Big Dave If you can help with the never-ending food and doctors' bills, please make a tax-deductible donation of any amount payable to "FFSC" at P.O. Box 6672, Santa Rosa, CA 95406 "Winking Kitty" by an unknown artist. This animated kitten is reportedly featured on"Felix" Copyright © 1996 by Larry Feign Uncle Mal has been an active volunteer for Forgotten Felines of Sonoma County since its beginning -- joining immediately after he looked out of his bedroom window one day in April 1990 and saw three abandoned mama cats with each three tiny kittens playing in his garden. These 12 cats are now part of his happy family of about 20 "children" he cares for, including Smokie, Sweetie, Mamma, Baby, Spunky, Fluffy, Greedy, Vince, Pumpkin, Goofy, Grandma, Blackie, Rusty, Spot, Grandpa, Pinky, Kitty, and Misty. Other critters, such as opossums, raccoons and dogs, also know that they'll always find fresh food and clean water on this two-legged sucker's back porch. Forgotten Felines of Sonoma County Forgotten Felines is a nonprofit organization founded in 1990 and based in Santa Rosa, California. This all-volunteer group is dedicated to the care and control of the feral cat population. FFSC's 800 members, supporters and volunteers have helped prevent the birth of well over one hundred thousand homeless cats. The more than 25,000 feral cats in Sonoma County are the result of uncaring or nasty humans who abandon their pet cats or drive them to the countryside, then throw them out of the car. The off-springs of these abandoned domesticated cats become feral (wild) again and live a short and miserable life. Since 1990, FFSC volunteers have trapped, tested and neutered more than 12,000 feral cats, tried to socialize them in foster homes, and found loving homes for more than 1,500 cats and kittens. The untamable cats and kittens are returned to their colonies, where volunteers feed them daily, so that the wild bird population is not endangered. FFSC volunteer trappers spend uncounted hours trying to lure the most wary cat into their gentle, humane traps. (It took Uncle Mal almost six months until "Spot," an extremely cautious female, went into his fish-baited trap.) Other volunteers foster and socialize in their homes those cats that seem tamable, until they are ready for adoption. FFSC maintains a spotless adoption room in the nearby Rohnert Park Animal Shelter, where volunteers clean, feed, foster, socialize and medicate these forgotten felines until carefully selected cat lovers are found. This organization is lucky to have the cooperation of dozens of veterinarians who perform all tests and sterilizations at special low prices, yet FFSC's medical and food bills are enormous. If you wish to get more information about FFSC, please write to the address below. FFSC also published a manual of how to set up and run similar cat rescue organizations. Multiplication Chart for Cats Two uncontrolled breeding cats create two litters a year at a survival rate of 2.8 kittens per litter. With continued breeding, they create: Year 1 = 12 cats Year 2 = 66 cats Year 3 = 2,201 cats Year 4 = 3,822 cats Year 5 = 12,680 cats Year 10 = 80,399,780 cats

Donate to the Moreland School District. Click here. About Moreland School District

Our Mission The Moreland School District, a caring, learning partnership of students, parents, staff and community will empower all students through innovative and exemplary educational practices, with the knowledge, skills and critical thinking abilities to become contributing and responsible members of a global society. Community Involvement Moreland enjoys the support of an outstanding community. The help received from parents and community partners enables the schools to serve students in many ways that would not otherwise be possible. Recent examples of community involvement: · The modernization of Moreland's schools paid for by passage of Measure C · The Moreland-West San Jose Community Center · The Moreland Educational Foundation's carnivals, golf tournaments, and galas whose proceeds have helped the schools fund literacy, math and technology · The Healthy Start Collaborative · Parent and community members of the Search Conference that developed the district's new strategic plan for the years 2000-2003 For more information on how you can get involved, please contact your neighborhood school principal. Awards and Recognition "The best kept secret in educational circles" is what the San Jose Mercury News dubbed Moreland School District when it was rated the "number one school district in Santa Clara County." Today, a decade later, Moreland continues to shine as a model of educational excellence. Standardized test scores, polling surveys, and other measures continue to bear witness to the quality that has marked the school district since its origin in 1851. Among the many recent accomplishments: · All 9 Moreland Schools have been designated California Distinguished Schools by the California Department of Education. · The California School Boards Association bestowed the Glenn Hoffman Exemplary Program Award to Moreland's Visual and Performing Arts program · Easterbrook School was the only school in Santa Clara County to get special recognition for its visual and performing arts program. · Castro students won the state championship in the Destination Imagination (formerly Odyssey of the Mind) competition and represented the state at World Competition in Ames, Iowa. · District administrators have received outstanding leadership awards from San Jose State University, the California School Libraries Association, and Women Leaders in Education · Moreland has received generous support from the Noyce Foundation, Packard Foundation, City of San Jose, Westgate Mall, United Way, Moreland Educational Foundation, and many other corporations and organizations. History In 1850, Moreland was established as one of the first school districts in California (District #2). Instruction was provided in a private home. On November 13, 1852, teacher Samuel Rogers purchased the home of Zechariah Moreland for $350 to establish the district. The home was located at the corner of Payne and Saratoga Avenues northeast of the old oak tree (officially named "The Moreland Oak Tree" in August, 1981). It remained the schoolhouse until 1894 when Moreland Elementary School was built at that location. The picture on our home page is part of a photograph taken in 1933. The facility was planned to take care of the ultimate growth of the Moreland School District. At first, only the lower floor was used. The upper floor was occasionally used for dances until it was needed for classroom space. The school remained a district learning facility until 1949 when population growth and age forced its closure. In 1951, the building was removed from the site. The Moreland Apartment Complex, a senior housing center, now occupies the site and a plaque designates it as Historical Landmark #489. The original school bell from the front of the building was saved and stands outside of the present Moreland School District Office as a reminder of our proud history.

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Mission Statement Marin Theatre Company is a professional, regional theatre producing classics and contemporary plays that examine and interpret the world we live in. The production of plays is complemented by a Performing Arts Conservatory offering classes for children and adults.

Donate to the Role Model Program.Click here. About The Role Model Program About The Role Model Program Imagine a community where all children are empowered with the skills and self confidence to succeed, a community where adults reach out to inspire at-risk youth to Dare to Dream. At The Role Model Program, our initiatives work to create this community by providing positive adult role models for at-risk youth. The mission of The Role Model Program is to operate as an integral partner with the educational sector to empower at-risk elementary and middle school students to achieve academic excellence and positive life choices. The Role Model Program achieves its mission through The Community Classroom Visit Program. Ron Gonzales, Founder Founded 1989 Operating Budget (FY 2002/2003) $300,000 Students Served 5000 Number of Volunteers 150 Board of Directors 12 FTE Staff 3 School Partnerships 35

Donate to the San Jose Day Nursery.Click here.

About the San Jose Day Nursery Located in downtown San Jose since 1916, San Jose Day Nursery is committed to providing a fundamental learning curriculum and excellent child care services for the young children of the community. San Jose Day Nursery believes that all children deserve access to caring educational programs that provide for their cognitive and emotional development and stimulate growth that contributes to satisfying and productive lives. We believe that parents have a right to know that their children are being cared for in a safe, nurturing, enlightened environment that respects the uniqueness and the rich cultural heritage of each child. Further, where our children are concerned, lack of financial resources should not be a barrier to obtaining superior childcare services and excellent educational programs. San Jose Day Nursery is open to families of all income levels and provides subsidized care to those needing assistance. Demonstrated Experience Founded in 1916 and located at our present site since 1936, the Nursery is committed to meeting the dynamic needs, expectations, and hopes of parents residing in the Central and East San Jose community and/or working downtown. In a complex community environment, the Nursery seeks a staff and Board who possess a diversity of skills and heritages, empathy and relativity in family relations, and leadership in the conduct of programs and agency management. The Nursery enjoys exceptional staff stability — an important contributor to program quality, effective communication, and the establishment of trusting relationships. All teaching staff are specifically trained in child development. The essential combination of specialized education and experience serves as the source of the expertise necessary to cope with the intricate issues of our children and families. In addition to this extensive training, eight staff members (six teachers and two administrators) are multilingual. Fluency in Mandarin, Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, and Spanish facilitate initial child and adult adjustment and foster continuing communications and understanding

Donate to the Senior Access. Click here.

Senior Access has been serving seniors and other adults with chronic health care needs in Marin County, California since 1973. We are committed to assuring that seniors of Marin are able to remain independent and in their homes and the community for as long as feasible. Our Mission To provide programs and services that enhance the quality of life and independence of older adults. What We Do Senior Access Adult Day Health Centers are conveniently located in San Anselmo and Novato. We offer low-cost, structured day care programs Monday through Friday for older adults with physical and mental impairments. Senior Access centers provide a safe and caring environment that maintains the health of our participants and enhances their independence. The Senior Access Difference Designed to be an alternative to in-home care services, nursing homes, or assisted living care, Senior Access offers unique and affordable care options that enable aging adults to remain in their homes and in their communities. Attendance at a Senior Access center can prevent isolation and provide important social contact for people of similar ages and life experiences. Our Staff Senior Access centers are licensed and fully staffed with program directors, social workers, registered nurses, occupational, physical, and speech therapists, certified activity directors, and skilled, carefully selected caregivers. Our ratio of staff to participants is always 1 to 5 or better. Individualized Assessment and Care Plans Each participant is thoroughly assessed prior to entering our programs and a comprehensive care plan is developed. An individualized plan of care ensures your family member will receive a package of services unique to their needs. Contact Us Our administrative offices are located at 650 Las Gallinas Avenue in San Rafael, CA 94903. Please call us at 415-491-2500 or email us for information about our programs and services.

Donate to South Bay Children's Medical Center. Click here.

After Hours Pediatric Care Hours: Monday to Friday, 5 PM to 10 PM Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM to 10 PM Please call (408) 356-8412 for a same day appointment. About the Clinic Why do children always seem to get sick on evenings and weekends when their pediatrician's office is closed? Now we have an answer to that dilemma... · Our doctors are fully trained pediatricians. · We have a friendly staff who like kids. · Your child will be seen by the right doctor at the right time, without the long emergency room wait. · We treat minor illnesses and injuries similar to those seen in your doctor's office. · After your child is seen, we fax a report to your regular pediatrician. · Your doctor will have all the information they need for any follow-up care. · We participate in most PPO and HMO health plans Copyright © 2002-2003, South Bay Children's Medical Center, Inc. All rights reserved. South Bay Children's Urgent Care is a service of the South Bay Children's Medical Center, a nonprofit organization. Professional services provided by the South Bay Children's Medical Group, Inc.

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Looking to Adopt? Teachers: Interested in a free humane education poster? New Book: A week in an Animal Shelter Want to Download a Spay/Neuter discount coupon? Read the Winter Companion Magazine Welcome to the Santa Cruz SPCA We've undoubtedly opened a new chapter for the animals and people of our community. Our current programs are blossoming, others are just taking seed and the Santa Cruz SPCA is touching the lives of people and animals everyday. We've placed more emphasis on long-existing programs like Humane Education. The power of knowledge is immense, the catalyst of change. Working to better the lives of animals in Santa Cruz County begins with education. Our new All Creatures classroom presentation program was launched this spring and has already positively influenced many students of local elementary and middle schools. This program encourages students to protect all the animals that make their home in our community, both the furry friends of our families and the wild creatures in our back yards. On June 28 we co-sponsored our first free spay neuter clinic for cats in Santa Cruz County, in which a total of forty cats were altered in just one day. The event was part of the Spay Neuter Action Project, adding more strength to our efforts in providing low cost spay/neuter services to the community. Our Senior Fund, Second Chance Fund and Foster Care Program continue to benefit residents of our community, both furry and not. This is a time of creativity and renewal for all of us at the Santa Cruz SPCA. We appreciate your continued support.

Donate to the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. Click here.

Learning Opportunities We grow in our faith, no matter where we are in our faith journey or how long we’ve been a Christ-follower, as we participate in discipleship classes. At Shepherd of the Hills, we offer classes that address believers and inquirers wherever they may be: Youth-- Children’s Sunday School: Sunday school is offered at 9:45 a.m. for all children 3 years old thru twelfth grade (with a break for summer). First Communion Classes--Twice a year (October and March), we offer an introduction to Communion to prepare students in First Grade and above to receive the sacrament. Confirmation-- Confirmation classes for 7th and 8th grade students are held one afternoon per week. One or two retreats, as well as a week-long summer camp experience after the second year round out this faith formation process. Students are confirmed in October of their 9th grade year. Vacation Bible School-- This annual summer week-long event brings a bit of church camp to church. Through songs, class time, games, skits, projects, and a service project, the 110+ students (and teachers!) grow in their faith and deepen their connections to one another. Our 2004 theme was Olympic-themed “Son Games 2004.” Adults-- Sunday Adult Forum If you have ever wanted to discuss contemporary religious issues and deepen your faith in the process, there is an opportunity to do so Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m. Men’s Bible Studies-- New classes occur as interest allows, and usually meets for 6-10 weeks at a time. Women’s Bible Studies-- The Morning Bible Study Group meets at church the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. The Evening Bible Study Group meets the third Monday of each month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. A weekly women’s group meets periodically for 10-13 weeks at a time. Adults and Young Adults--Wednesdays at 6:30 pm, A Koinonia Bible Study called Christian Living 101 at the home of Glen and Michelle Eaton. Call the Church for details. Page Sponsored by Education Team

Donate to the Saratoga Music Boostes. Click here. Saratoga Music Boosters Saratoga Music Boosters supports the music programs of Saratoga High School and grades 4-8 of the Saratoga Union School District , in Saratoga , California . We are a non-profit dedicated to keep music instruction in our public schools. Please see our website at www.saratogamusic.org for our concert and musical schedules.