Investing in Education for
a Thriving Generation

Join us in building a future where all students receive the education
and resources they need to achieve their highest potential!

the need

Our Focus

All students in the South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD) deserve the best possible education. Public funding is not enough to provide the the education our students deserve. With educational underfunding and socioeconomic challenges worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, the time to join forces to support our students and educators is now. When families, community groups, businesses and schools join forces to support learning, our students and entire community benefit.

41% of SSFUSD students received free or reduced meals in 2019-2020 before the pandemic

47% of all SSFUSD 3rd-11th graders met or exceeded Literacy Standards in 2021-2022

39% of all SSFUSD 3rd-11th graders met or exceeded Math Standards in 2021-2022

How We Work

Our Approach

We are a unifying organization working to bring together dedicated volunteers, community partners, businesses and donors committed to educational equity, access, and excellence in all SSFUSD schools. We aim to involve all parts of the SSFUSD community, including students, families, and educators, in identifying critical student needs and deciding what approaches to fund to support students’ long-term success.

01

Learn from the Community

We believe community voices will help us learn about student barriers, needs, inequities and district-wide areas of opportunity.

02

Build Community Leadership

We create opportunities for more people to get involved in supporting education.

03

Form Partnerships for Impact

We develop partnerships with organizations to bring programs to SSFUSD schools.

04

Invest in Education

We raise money from individuals and organizations to bring more resources to SSFUSD students.

Have Questions?

Frequently Asked
Questions

What is SSFEF and who operates it?

Yes, we offer a free trial period of 14 days. During this period, you will have full access to all of our features and services.

Why is SSFEF needed?

Yes, you can upgrade or downgrade your plan at any time. You can also switch between monthly and yearly plans.

Why should I donate to both SSFEF and my school’s PTA?

You can request a refund within 14 days of your purchase. Contact us and we will process your refund.

How are decisions made about what to fund?

We have a simple billing system which allows you to pay for services on a monthly or yearly basis.

How does SSFEF incorporate equity?

You can update name, email address and other personal information from the “Settings” section.

I’m unhappy with the district/school. Why should I give to SSFEF?

Yes, you can. Please contact our customer support and provide your purchase number.

When families, community groups, businesses, and schools join forces to support learning, our students and entire community benefit.

We welcome help from anyone interested in supporting public education in SSFUSD, and there are several ways to get involved.