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WHAT WE DO
Here at EduFREE, we believe small kindnesses can create change. We are a for-youth, by youth 501(c)(3) non-profit organization organized and operated for the purpose of collecting and re-distributing study materials. EduFREE strives to provide underprivileged students with equal access to educational opportunities, and we aim to bridge the opportunity gap by ensuring students in need gain access to AP, SAT, and ACT prep books. All of the donations we receive go to disadvantaged students in inner city schools who would otherwise be financially incapable of obtaining such aids.
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Be the Light
During the month of July, Be the Light Youth Association held a book drive for underserved students, amassing 2600 donations! Of these books, BTL donated 300 AP, SAT, ACT prep books and general textbooks to EduFREE.
Books from this drive were donated to City House, a homeless shelter for at-risk youth and teens in Collin County, and the Plano Education Foundation.
EduFREE x The Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day was a success!
Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day is an event that lifts giving and engages the entire region to support local nonprofits, celebrating the important role they play in strengthening our communities. North Texas Giving Day is an opportunity to show the world our region’s generous spirit and that in these unprecedented times North Texans can and will take care of each other. Thanks to your generous support and donations, EduFREE was able to raise over $200 to go towards sponsorships and materials.
THE TEAM
JAMIE YI
Founder
Jamie is an upcoming freshman at Yale University. She is passionate about reducing inequality in the world around her. She is thrilled to see the impact that EduFREE has had thus far and that will continue to make in the future. She was involved with drill team and robotics in high school, and she has been spending her free time playing with her puppy and going on walks with her family.
VIVIAN ZHAO
Founder
Vivian is a recent college graduate of Plano Senior HS and will be attending Harvard University in the fall. She believes combating educational inequality is the solution for many problems America is facing today and founded EduFREE with Jamie to redistribute academic resources that were being wasted. In high school, she was also involved in Speech and Debate and political activism. In her free time, she likes to read, play cards with her family, and play with her dog Emma.
MIRANDA YE
Director of Operations
Miranda is a rising junior at Plano West Senior HS. She loves engaging with local nonprofits, holds a position as the Service Chair for the City House Youth Advisory Board, and most recently interned with Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas. She is extremely active in advocacy and believes educational inequality remains a pressing issue today. Apart from EduFREE, she is doing outreach for @dearasianyouth on Instagram, learning new recipes, and trying to become a plant mom.
CHRISTINE KIM
Director of Public Relations
Christine is a rising junior at Plano West Senior HS. With a passion for advocating gender and educational equality, she has occupied officer positions in clubs such as She's The First and Girls in STEM. Over the past few years, she has also consistently dedicated her time to volunteering for her church and educational programs such as NAKS. Additionally, she is involved in her school orchestra and ViolaPower. Outside of EduFREE, she enjoys making jewelry, dancing, and attempting to become famous on TikTok.
JESSICA ZHANG
Director of Communications
Jessica is a rising junior at Plano Senior HS. She loves giving back to the community and enjoys volunteering in her free time. Through EduFREE, she hopes to alleviate disparities faced by differing socio-economic classes, and to ensure that all students have access to necessary learning materials. She has started a chapter of Amnesty International, an organization advocating for human rights, at both Jasper and Plano Senior HS. She also serves on the Board of Directors of both Light of the World and 5C Leadership Foundation. Apart from EduFREE, she is creating new playlists on Spotify, trying to improve her skincare, and playing 2048.
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