Shine Together's Ribbon Cutting Event in Fresno!
We’re excited to let you know that after 10 years of service to young mothers and their children as Teen Success, Inc., we are transitioning into a new chapter for our organization as Shine Together (Shine)!
Our new name—Shine Together—reflects how we support moms today as we help guide some of them through their teen years and others through their early twenties. We would be honored to have you join us in our Ribbon Cutting Event for Shine Together, Inc. and learn more about the services we offer.
Learn more about the event here.
Shine Together's Ribbon Cutting Event in Sacramento!
We’re excited to let you know that after 10 years of service to young mothers and their children as Teen Success, Inc., we are transitioning into a new chapter for our organization as Shine Together (Shine)!
Our new name—Shine Together—reflects how we support moms today as we help guide some of them through their teen years and others through their early twenties. We would be honored to have you join us in our Ribbon Cutting Event for Shine Together, Inc. and learn more about the services we offer.
Learn more about the event here.
Shine 11th Annual Luncheon
Shine Together Celebration
We are proud to announce Shine Together's (formerly Teen Success)11th Annual Luncheon honoring young mothers!
We are coming together to celebrate post-secondary scholarship recipients' successes and to thank our donors/partners for making those and many other program successes possible. As we continue the legacy of the Teen Success Program, within Shine Together, we are also excited to share about the additional services to young moms.
We look forward to having you join us in our efforts in making a difference, supporting education, and helping young moms and their children in our community shine. When young families can shine, we can all Shine Together.
If you have any dietary restrictions, please reach out to Deyanira Tellez at dtellez@shinetogether.org!
Learn more about the event here.
Celebrating 10 Years of Empowerment
We are proud to celebrate 10 years of empowering young mothers this year! Over the last 10 years Teen Success, Inc. and its incredible supporters have impacted the lives of over 1,600 young mothers, and their children.
On March 31, 2022, we celebrated our 10th Anniversary together online.
If you missed the event, watch it now. And if you would like to contribute to the future success of young mothers, click here to make a donation now.
We hope everyone enjoyed the program and felt inspired by our speakers: Author of Pregnant Girl and CEO of Generation Hope, Nicole Lynn Lewis; winner of The Hon. Teresa Guerrero-Daley Inspiration Award, Viviana Arenas; former California State Senator and Founder of Teen Success, Inc., Becky Morgan; Board Co-Chair, Madonna Bolano; and our supporters Frank Daley, Ana Robleto, and Brian and Amy Smiley.
Most importantly, we hope that we’ve reinvigorated our community to support young mothers and their children as we move into the next decade (and beyond!) under a new name, Shine.
Teen Success, Inc. will always be part of our legacy and you'll continue to see both Shine and Teen Success in our communications while we transition.
We are so proud of how our community has served as Teen Success, the partnerships we've built, and most importantly, the impact that we've had on the lives of young mothers and their children. We look forward to continuing this momentum and to carry on our mission:
Shine/Teen Success, Inc.'s mission is to create economic advancement for multiple generations, by partnering with young mothers to further their education, build life and career skills, and nurture their children’s development.
We invite you to learn more about our brand transition here: teensuccess.org/shine
BONUS
The Ultimate High School Playlist By Teen Success
10th Anniversary Celebration Playlist Curated by Teen Success Guests and Supporters
Check out this playlist curated during the event by our guests. There's a little bit of everything in here and songs that span decades of high school memories. If you'd like to see the list of songs, download it here.
Let us know in the comments what your favorite high school song was or your favorite moment from the event!
Teen Success, Inc.'s Board of Directors Matches Donations up to $65,000
Kicking off on #GivingTuesday 2020, Teen Success, Inc.’s Board of Directors invests in breaking the cycle of poverty for young families; All donations matched through the end of 2020 up to $65,000
MILPITAS, CA, November 30, 2020 – Teen Success, Inc.’s Board of Directors takes a stand for educational equity and young families of color by matching all donations made to Teen Success, Inc. through December 31, 2020. The $65,000 matching campaign kicks off on December 1, in conjunction with #GivingTuesday, a national day of giving where everyone can make a difference.
Teen Success, Inc. empowers young mothers to graduate high school, pursue post-secondary education, and break the cycle of poverty for themselves and their children.
“When young families thrive, we all do,” says Karin Kelley, Executive Director of Teen Success, Inc. “With the support of our Board of Directors, we can continue our work empowering two generations, even in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Teen Success, Inc.’s Board of Directors includes Silicon Valley leaders and philanthropists: Co-Chairs – Madonna Bolano, Human Resources Executive, and Ellen Moir, founder of New Teacher Center; Treasurer – Stuart Berman, Bell Biosystems, Inc.; Secretary – Aarti Chandna, Strategy Consultant; and Board Members at Large – Raquel Donoso, Pacific Foundation Services; Cathy Foster, eBay; Nancy Heinen, Community Advocate; Amanda Renteria, Code for America; and Brian Smiley, Apple Inc. (retired).
Teen Success, Inc. is a trusted 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the Bay Area, California. The organization has earned GuideStar’s highest level of recognition for nonprofit organizations: the GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency, for its commitment to transparency and service to its supporters and program participants.
Teen Success, Inc. accepts donations online at teensuccess.networkforgood.com; checks payable to Teen Success, Inc. at Teen Success, Inc., Sobrato Center for Nonprofits 508 Valley Way, Milpitas, CA 95035; recommendations from donor advised funds; corporate matches; and donations of stock.
About Teen Success, Inc.: Teen Success, Inc.’s goal is to empower young mothers across California with the support, skill building, and opportunities they need to help them re-enroll and stay in school while developing parenting skills to nurture their child’s positive development. Every year, over 85% of participants in the Teen Success, Inc. program graduate high school, or are on track to do so, versus only 38% of teen mothers that graduate high school nationally. Learn more at www.teensuccess.org.