Bosch Community Fund – Ten years of giving

The Bosch Community Fund provides eco+STEM support to Canopy, a nonprofit organization located in Palo Alto, CA that prioritizes tree planting and environmental stewardship, education, and advocacy in communities that lack a thriving urban forest. “Bosch Community Fund’s support for Canopy’s “Healthy Trees, Healthy Kids!” initiative is bringing nature into schools and neighborhoods that need trees the most. There’s nothing like seeing a student’s pride and excitement after planting their first tree,” said Catherine Martinuea, Canopy Executive Director.

Through their efforts, Canopy sparks students’ interest in environmental science and stewardship activities that transform nature-deprived schools and neighborhoods into climate resilient landscapes – one tree at a time.

Located in Manchester, NH, Girls at Work empowers girls to overcome adversity and build the confidence needed to face current and future life challenges by using power tools. In this supportive environment, participants gain a sense of accomplishment doing something new and exciting that lasts well beyond building a project. Girls at Work Founder Elaine Hamel said, “With this support, we’re able to build the curriculum so that we can give girls a sense of empowerment when they pick up a power tool.”

The North Carolina Coastal Federation helps restore miles of the state’s coastline, and educates students, adults, and communities to take actions that result in cleaner coastal waters. The organization’s oyster shell recycling program provides oyster shell recycling education and outreach in the community. Due to these efforts, the area's water quality has improved, and fish habitats have increased.

"The Bosch Community Fund provided pivotal support for the Coastal Federation's efforts to support healthy oyster populations and environmental education. Working together with the Coastal Environmental Partnership, the Coastal Federation is enabling people to recycle oyster shells to build new oyster reefs, while also providing hands-on learning opportunities for local students,” said Rachel Bisesi, Coastal Education Coordinator at the North Carolina Coastal Federation.