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Changing Lives from Scratch Fund

RUSSELL WESTBROOK WHY NOT FOUNDATION INC

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Overview

Changing Lives from Scratch Fund

Overview: The Changing Lives from Scratch Fund, in partnership with the Russell Westbrook Why Not? Foundation and Little Kitchen Academy, provides grants and scholarships to kids and teens from underserved communities.

Geographic Scope: US and Canada

Focus Areas:

  • Providing access to Little Kitchen Academy programming

  • 3-hour cooking classes where children create recipes from scratch

  • Hands-on Montessori-inspired learning

  • Self-empowerment through food preparation and nutrition

    • Target Population:

  • Children and teens from underserved communities

  • Children from diverse backgrounds

    • Program Details:

  • Students select their own ingredients from a living food wall and well-stocked pantry

  • Little Kitchen Academy partners with vetted, local charitable organizations in every market

  • Little Kitchen Academy contributes one free class for every group of 10 students

  • Russell Westbrook quote: "Our children have had the opportunity to experience Little Kitchen Academy at the Westfield Century City location in Los Angeles, and we've seen the incredible impact these experiences have had on them."

    • Partner Organization: Little Kitchen Academy

    Collaboration: This fund is a collaboration between Little Kitchen Academy and Russell Westbrook's Why Not? Foundation

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    • Apply Now button/link available on the program pages
    • Specific application materials and requirements not detailed in website content
    • Contact foundation for additional information: info@whynotfoundation.org
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    Fields of Work

    youth-programs

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