On December 3, 2024, we invite you to join us in supporting the California Architectural Foundation (CAF) on #GivingTuesday, where your generosity helps cultivate the next generation of architects. Your gift empowers students, aspiring architects, and underserved communities across California. Donations fuel educational programs and scholarships, supporting a more diverse, accessible, and impactful future for architecture in our state.
Why Support CAF?
CAF champions a mission that reaches far beyond the design profession. We believe in an architecture community that enriches every Californian’s life. Here’s how your donation makes a difference:
Inspiring Young Minds through K-12 Education Programs
Through programs like Architecture by the Book, we spark curiosity in young students, introducing architecture’s role in shaping the world around them. Designed to reach underrepresented communities, Architecture by the Book provides hands-on, architect-led experiences that make learning fun and inclusive. Your support could allow more students to have this opportunity—to meet real architects, explore design and spark interest in the profession of architecture and the value of design.
Supporting Aspiring Architects with Scholarships
The path to becoming an architect can be a long and expensive journey. Many talented individuals are deterred by financial barriers. With your help, CAF provides scholarships to help with the cost of architectural education to deserving students. By supporting these scholarships, you help bridge the gap for young, passionate people pursuing their dreams of making an impact on their communities through architecture.
Connecting Architecture Firms with Emerging Professionals
Our California Architectural Practice Experience (capX) program provides a framework for hands-on, practical experience for individuals who have not yet graduated or are very early on their path to becoming licensed architects. The program is outwardly focused, creating a community of architecture firms, emerging professionals, and educational institutions working collaboratively to build a stronger architectural profession in California.
A Gift that Multiplies in Impact
Our appreciation to Scott Gaudineer, AIA and Kenneth Rodrigues, FAIA, on #GivingTuesday, donations made to CAF will be matched up to $15,000, doubling the impact of your gift.
Together we give, together we succeed: donate today!
