<h4>Donate to Support a New Program Aiming to Connect Students Needing Hands-On Experience with Non-Profits Needing Cost-Effective Help!</h4><div style="box-sizing:inherit;display:flex;flex-direction:column;width:732px;align-items:flex-start;color:rgb(32, 32, 32);font-family:Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.25px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;line-height:1.5"><div style="box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%;opacity:1;margin:0px;line-height:1.5"><div style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;font-family:Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-size:14px;line-height:20px;letter-spacing:0.25px;color:rgb(93, 79, 14)">ABOUT USSoCal Learn & Serve is a new initiative designed to bridge the gap between students seeking real-world experience and nonprofits in need of technical, design, and operational support. By connecting participants with meaningful projects, we empower students and early-career professionals while strengthening nonprofit organizations. As a win-win-win situation:<ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14px;font-family:TimesNewRoman;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Participants benefit from gaining experience, boosting their resumes, gaining mentorship from more experienced professionals, and contributing to a good cause.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14px;font-family:TimesNewRoman;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Nonprofits benefit from being able to meet any of their needs that were previously difficult to implement due to limitations in funding, staffing, and/or expertise.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14px;font-family:TimesNewRoman;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Experienced Professionals benefit from an opportunity to mentor the next generation of individuals entering their field and contributing to a good cause by helping participants complete their projects.</li></ul>HOW DONATIONS WILL BE USEDWe are currently in our early "start-up phase". While our goal is to keep initial costs low, there are still some anticipated costs especially because our program depends on establishing trust with students / early-career professionals, non-profit organizations, and others in order to begin any of our planned activities (you can read more about this at the link below). As such, some costs we're anticipating or have already incurred include:<ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14px;font-family:TimesNewRoman;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Various fees related to city/state/federal filings (approximately $425 to set-up plus approximately $75 in renewal fees annually, with possible reduction in renewal fees once full 501c3 non-profit status is approved by IRS)</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14px;font-family:TimesNewRoman;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Website domain and hosting expenses (approximately $250 per year, with possible discounts once full 501c3 non-profit status is approved by IRS)</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14px;font-family:TimesNewRoman;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Business email via Google Suite (approximately $100 total per year, with possible discounts once full 501c3 non-profit status is approved by IRS)</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14px;font-family:TimesNewRoman;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Private mailbox / mailing address for the organization (approximately $150 per year)</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:14px;font-family:TimesNewRoman;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Miscellaneous operational costs such as mailing/postage, basic supplies, etc. (approximately $100 per year)</li></ul>Total Approximated Expenses for 1st Year: $1,025 USD LEARN MORE BY READING OUR PROGRAM OVERVIEW DOCUMENT:<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TYY9LQ_A3axX82Tte7wCC8dWkyKqIwBIXq1K6F9uPiM/edit?usp=sharing" style="box-sizing:inherit;text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TYY9LQ_A3axX82Tte7wCC8dWkyKqIwBIXq1K6F9uPiM/edit?usp=sharing</a> IMPORTANT NOTE: SoCal Learn & Serve is a California-based unincorporated nonprofit association formed exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. At this time, we have not formally applied for 501(c)(3) recognition (ie. submission of IRS Form 1023 or 1023-EZ). However, per applicable regulations, organizations with gross receipts normally under $5,000 and that operate exclusively for exempt purposes are automatically treated as tax-exempt without the need to formally apply (see 26 U.S. Code § 508(c)(1)(B) and IRS Publication 557 (1-2025) page 24). While we operate in accordance with these requirements, we are not formally recognized by the IRS at this time. Donations may be tax-deductible, but we recommend that donors consult their tax advisor for guidance.</div></div></div>

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;display:inline-block;margin:0px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name, Thank you so much for your generous donation to SoCal Learn & Serve! Your support means the world to us—especially as we build the foundation of this new initiative. Your contribution helps us connect students and early-career professionals with nonprofits in need of skilled, hands-on support. With your help, we’re bridging real-world experience with real-world impact. 💡 Here’s what your donation supports:🔹Establishing trust through essential filings and organizational infrastructure🔹Building our website and outreach tools to reach students, mentors, and nonprofits🔹Covering early operational expenses like email hosting, a secure mailing address, and supplies We’re currently in our “start-up phase,” and thanks to supporters like you, we’re already making real progress—from forming our board to launching our first outreach efforts! 📄Check out our <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TYY9LQ_A3axX82Tte7wCC8dWkyKqIwBIXq1K6F9uPiM/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">Program Overview</a> if you're curious about what we’re up to or want to read more about our mission. Thank you again for believing in our vision and helping us grow. If you have any questions or just want to say hi, feel free to reply to this email anytime. Sincerely,Roy HoFounder & Managing DirectorSoCal Learn & Serve📧 socal.learnserve@gmail.com📞 949-297-6866 (call/text)

Hello First name,
 
 Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for registering to fundraise for our cause. Your efforts will make a significant impact, and we are excited to have you as part of our fundraising team. 👏
 
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 <li>Email Your Network: Send a personal email to friends, family, and colleagues explaining why you are fundraising and how they can help.</li>
 <li>Regular Updates: Keep your supporters informed with updates on your progress and any milestones you reach. This keeps them engaged and more likely to share your campaign.</li>
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 Roy Ho socal.learnserve@gmail.com

Donate to Support a New Program Aiming to Connect Students Needing Hands-On Experience with Non-Profits Needing Cost-Effective Help!<div><div><div>ABOUT USSoCal Learn &amp; Serve is a new initiative designed to bridge the gap between students seeking real-world experience and nonprofits in need of technical, design, and operational support. By connecting participants with meaningful projects, we empower students and early-career professionals while strengthening nonprofit organizations. As a win-win-win situation:<ul><li>Participants benefit from gaining experience, boosting their resumes, gaining mentorship from more experienced professionals, and contributing to a good cause.</li><li>Nonprofits benefit from being able to meet any of their needs that were previously difficult to implement due to limitations in funding, staffing, and/or expertise.</li><li>Experienced Professionals benefit from an opportunity to mentor the next generation of individuals entering their field and contributing to a good cause by helping participants complete their projects.</li></ul>HOW DONATIONS WILL BE USEDWe are currently in our early "start-up phase". While our goal is to keep initial costs low, there are still some anticipated costs especially because our program depends on establishing trust with students / early-career professionals, non-profit organizations, and others in order to begin any of our planned activities (you can read more about this at the link below). As such, some costs we're anticipating or have already incurred include:<ul><li>Various fees related to city/state/federal filings (approximately $425 to set-up plus approximately $75 in renewal fees annually, with possible reduction in renewal fees once full 501c3 non-profit status is approved by IRS)</li><li>Website domain and hosting expenses (approximately $250 per year, with possible discounts once full 501c3 non-profit status is approved by IRS)</li><li>Business email via Google Suite (approximately $100 total per year, with possible discounts once full 501c3 non-profit status is approved by IRS)</li><li>Private mailbox / mailing address for the organization (approximately $150 per year)</li><li>Miscellaneous operational costs such as mailing/postage, basic supplies, etc. (approximately $100 per year)</li></ul>Total Approximated Expenses for 1st Year: $1,025 USD LEARN MORE BY READING OUR PROGRAM OVERVIEW DOCUMENT:<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TYY9LQ_A3axX82Tte7wCC8dWkyKqIwBIXq1K6F9uPiM/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TYY9LQ_A3axX82Tte7wCC8dWkyKqIwBIXq1K6F9uPiM/edit?usp=sharing</a> IMPORTANT NOTE: SoCal Learn &amp; Serve is a California-based unincorporated nonprofit association formed exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. At this time, we have not formally applied for 501(c)(3) recognition (ie. submission of IRS Form 1023 or 1023-EZ). However, per applicable regulations, organizations with gross receipts normally under $5,000 and that operate exclusively for exempt purposes are automatically treated as tax-exempt without the need to formally apply (see 26 U.S. Code § 508(c)(1)(B) and IRS Publication 557 (1-2025) page 24). While we operate in accordance with these requirements, we are not formally recognized by the IRS at this time. Donations may be tax-deductible, but we recommend that donors consult their tax advisor for guidance.</div></div></div>

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