Special Thanks

EnCorps would like to pay special tribute to the people and organizations that have made this program possible with their generosity of advice, counsel and support.  A very special thanks to Governor Schwarzenegger, to his vision and to EnCorps supporters in his administration.  We would also like to thank the Executive Director of the Governor's Committee on Education Excellence, Stephen Blake.  

Organizations that have been very supportive of EnCorps include:

The Sherry Lansing Foundation
The Sherry Lansing Foundation is committed to making the world a better place by funding and raising awareness for cancer research, and by supporting education, art and culture.

The Harry Singer Foundation
The Harry Singer Foundation is a non-profit 501(c) 3 private operating foundation (IRC: 4942 j 3) located in Carmel, California whose purpose is to promote responsibility and involve people more fully in public policy and their communities. It was founded in 1987. It actively conducts programs, and is not a grant-making foundation.

The Annenberg Foundation

The Annenberg Foundation is a family foundation established in 1989. Founded by Walter H. Annenberg, publisher and ambassador, the Foundation supports the worldwide community through its grantmaking, technical assistance and direct charitable activities.

The Saban Family Foundation

The Saban Family Foundation was created to support the healthy development of children and families in the United States and to identify and address unmet societal needs in Israel.

Civic Ventures and its Encore Careers campaign

Civic Ventures is a think tank focused on boomers, work and social purpose.

Founded in 1998 by social entrepreneur Marc Freedman, Civic Ventures is reframing the debate about aging in America and redefining the second half of life as a source of social and individual renewal. Through its Encore.org website , research, publishing, conferences, and media outreach, Civic Ventures reports on the growth of the experience movement. Through programs and consulting, Civic Ventures brings together older adults with a passion for service and helps stimulate opportunities for using their talents to advance the greater good. In these ways, Civic Ventures is helping America realize an experience dividend.
The New Teacher Center
The New Teacher Center is dedicated to improving student learning by accelerating the effectiveness of teachers and school leaders. Since 1998, the New Teacher Center has served over 49,000 teachers and 5,000 mentors, touching millions of students across the country through comprehensive mentoring and professional development programs.