Legacy Beneficiaries
We love the impact our EDU and youth football programs have on young people across the Bay Area, but we know our impact is even greater when we work alongside organizations that are deeply rooted in the communities they serve.
That’s why the 49ers Foundation proudly partners with five legacy beneficiaries that share our commitment to empowering youth and creating opportunity throughout the Bay Area.
826 Valencia
826 Valencia helps under-resourced students ages 6–18 develop their creative and expository writing skills while empowering teachers to inspire a love of writing. Through its Writing Centers in San Francisco’s Mission District, Tenderloin, and Mission Bay, students receive individualized support to share their stories, build confidence, and find their voices.
African American Female Excellence (AAFE)
African American Female Excellence (AAFE) supports more than 300 Black girls and young women across Oakland through culturally responsive education, mentorship, leadership development, and career and college preparation. As Oakland Unified’s first district-wide initiative focused on young Black women, AAFE is helping create more equitable and affirming educational experiences for students to thrive.
City Year Bay Area
City Year Bay Area partners with public schools to provide students with academic support, mentorship, and social-emotional resources. AmeriCorps members serve as near-peer mentors, helping students strengthen academic skills, build positive attendance habits, and develop the confidence and connections they need to succeed.
Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY)
Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY) works with young people impacted by the justice system through legal education, leadership development, and one-on-one mentoring. By helping youth understand their rights, build leadership skills, and make positive choices, FLY works to break the cycle of incarceration and create brighter futures.
49ers STEM Leadership Institute (SLI)
Presented by ASML
The 49ers STEM Leadership Institute (SLI) provides 7th–12th grade students with rigorous, year-round STEM education, academic support, skills training, and leadership opportunities. The program helps students explore STEM careers and build the knowledge and confidence to pursue them. Through 49ers EDU, SLI students also connect their classroom learning to hands-on experiences at Levi’s® Stadium.