{"id":2753,"date":"2026-03-22T11:26:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T18:26:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.studentnest.com\/student\/?p=2753"},"modified":"2026-05-06T16:10:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T23:10:51","slug":"lausd-studentnest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.studentnest.com\/student\/lausd-studentnest\/","title":{"rendered":"LAUSD Education Foundation and StudentNest Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2753\" class=\"elementor elementor-2753\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-26ecd83 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"26ecd83\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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This collaboration is designed to address the critical needs of students and their families outside the traditional classroom setting.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n            As part of this commitment, StudentNest Foundation supports the LAUSD Education Foundation's Compassion Fund \u2014 an initiative with a simple goal: providing low barrier support to Los Angeles Unified students and families facing crisis and hardship. With nearly half of applicants surviving on less than $25,000 a year, this cash assistance helps families address critical needs including rent, utility bills, and groceries.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <blockquote>\r\n            \"We are grateful for StudentNest's support of the Compassion Fund which helps support families to make sure they have what they need to keep their students' education within reach and a priority,\" said Sadie, Executive Director of the LAUSD Education Foundation.\r\n        <\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n            The LAUSD Education Foundation serves as a bridge between philanthropy and the school district, mobilizing resources for students and families with the highest levels of need.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <blockquote>\r\n            \"Our tutors support LAUSD students academically every day, but we know learning doesn't happen in isolation,\" said Monika Joshi, President and CEO of StudentNest. \"By investing in the Compassion Fund, we're strengthening our commitment to students and families throughout the LAUSD community\".\r\n        <\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n        <div style=\"background-color: #e7f3ff; padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 30px 0; box-sizing: border-box;\">\r\n            <h3 style=\"color:#23448C; margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.5em;\">Thank You to Our Compassion Fund Supporters<\/h3>\r\n            <p style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 2; font-weight:600;\">\r\n                Amazon &bull; Ayco Charitable Foundation &bull; The Eli and Edith Broad Foundation &bull; California Community Foundation &bull; Continental Development Corporation &bull; Los Angeles Rams &bull; Morgan Stanley &bull; Paramount &bull; StudentsNest Foundation\r\n            <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 40px 0;\">\r\n    <p style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: bold;\">To learn more about our community impact:<\/p>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/studentnestfoundation.org\" class=\"foundation-button\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n        Visit the StudentNest Foundation\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n    <footer>\r\n    <footer>\r\n        <div class=\"about-section\">\r\n            <h3 style=\"color:#4054B2;\">About the LAUSD Education Foundation<\/h3>\r\n            <p>The LAUSD Education Foundation (LAEF) is an independent, non-profit foundation aligned with the Superintendent and leadership cabinet. It ensures philanthropic investments reach the 550,000 students in the city who need them most.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"about-section\">\r\n            <h3 style=\"color:#4054B2;\">About StudentsNest Foundation<\/h3>\r\n            <p>Based in Fresno, California, the StudentsNest Foundation is a nonprofit focused on providing educational benefits to underserved or at-risk communities. 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