Taco Bell Foundation

Did you know that our Live Más Scholars get access to a ton of engagement opportunities during Summer of Connection? It’s their chance to enhance their skillset, expand their network and open their eyes to new experiences - all to fuel their passions and set them up for success. Yesterday, SOC attendees participated in Community Immersion sessions, that allow scholars to gain hands-on experience with programs they are passionate about. From teaching financial literacy to creating animal enrichment items, preparing snack boxes for unserved communities to walking in an impact themed fashion show, students had a fantastic time engaging and learning from these experiences. Hey Live Más Scholars! If you participated in a Community Immersion share a photo in the comments below. Thank you to these organizations for hosting our scholars: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego, Fit City Adventures, Reality Changers, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, A Reason To Survive, The Surfrider Foundation, Union of Pan Asian Communities (UPAC), San Diego Tourism Authority You can learn more about the Live Más Scholarship at www.tacobellfoundation.org. #TacoBellFoundation #LiveMasScholarship #TBFSOC24

What are your summer plans? Our Live Más Scholars are spending their break fueling their passions at the 2024 Summer of Connection.    Over the next few days, 350 Live Más Scholars will meet up in sunny California for this in-person conference that brings together a talented group to network, learn and most importantly explore their passions. The event includes interactive workshops, guest speakers, community immersions events and more – all as an added benefit to being a Live Más Scholarship recipient.    Check out a few shots from Day 1 which included a pool party, activities to get creative juices flowing and an inspiring opening session with award-winning event strategist and community organizer Deesha Dyer!    You can learn more about the Live Más Scholarship at www.tacobellfoundation.org.    #TacoBellFoundation #LiveMasScholarship #TBFSOC24 

We’re still buzzing from our Community Grants Celebration Day last month! To keep the momentum going, we want to highlight a few more grant recipients who are paving the way for change in their communities.     From creating healthy futures through food education to motivating young lives with music, these organizations know what it means to make an impact. Read their stories here: https://lnkd.in/gskAWeuG Jones Valley Teaching Farm, Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio, Notes for Notes, Inc., HomeWorks Trenton #TacoBellFoundation #CommunityGrants 

Thank you to Simon Scholars for inviting us to participate in their 2024 College & Career Fair! This event welcomed 400 high-achieving first-generation scholars to explore career paths and scholarship opportunities to help set them up for success. We invited students to share their passion and grab some Taco Bell Foundation swag as they learned about our Live Más Scholarship and Ambition Accelerator programs. Now, we invite you to share your passion in the comments below! “My Passion is....” Find more details about our programs at: www.tacobellfoundation.org   #TacoBellFoundation #LiveMásScholarship #AmbitionAccelerator

JA Canada shares our mission of inspiring the next generation of leaders to find their passion and achieve their education goals. We’re honored to partner with them to support their impactful work!   #TacoBellFoundation #CommunityGrants 

We’re only a few weeks away from the first Ambition Accelerator Summit of 2024! A talented group of young changemakers will gather at two events – one in the U.S and one in India – to participate in workshops and connect with other innovators. A select group will get to pitch their social impact idea for a chance to win $25,000! There are many great projects in this year’s applications and we’re noticing some compelling trends across their work. Food, Climate, Technology and Education are common themes seen among the projects of the 75 contenders attending the Ambition Accelerator Summits.  Read on for a peek into some of the innovative ideas that fall into these categories: https://lnkd.in/geZk89UJ  #TacoBellFoundation #Ashoka #AmbitionAccelerator 

Last month, Taco Bell Foundation hosted its Annual Golf Classic. Taco Bell executives, franchisees and partners gathered to raise money in support of our mission to break down barriers to education for youth. The event raised $1 million and proceeds will fund Taco Bell Foundation’s programs, that educate and inspire our next generation of leaders.  See the video below for a peek inside the festivities and find out how you can get involved by visiting us at www.TacoBellFoundation.org.   #TacoBellFoundation # CommunityGrants #LiveMásScholarship  

This year, we had the privilege of providing a record-breaking amount of support to remarkable charitable organizations through our Community Grants program. Among these impactful organizations is HomeWorks Trenton, who is dedicated to enhancing the public education system to make a positive impact on the lives of students. To share the good news, Natalie Tung, Co-Founder and Executive Director of HomeWorks Trenton, was surprised with a check during a visit to Taco Bell’s headquarters.   We take immense pride in the impactful work carried out by HomeWorks Trenton and other charitable organizations, as they make a positive difference in their communities.  Learn more about Community Grants: https://lnkd.in/gHTeC6sF #TacoBellFoundation #CommunityGrants  

During a recent volunteer event at Taco Bell’s Coporate Headquarters, Taco Bell Foundation surprised Girl Scouts of Orange County with their 2024 Community Grant! Awards like this are made possible by Taco Bell fans, like you, donating to our Round Up program.    Visit our website to learn more about Community Grants and the Taco Bell Foundation: https://lnkd.in/gDEGapi   #TacoBellFoundation #CommunityGrants 

We’re thrilled to share that this year, we’re distributing nearly $23 million in Community Grants to our community partners – the largest amount in the history of the Taco Bell Foundation! Each of our partners play a role in championing youth in communities nationwide and in Canada. What’s even more remarkable is the origin of these funds: an average “round up” donation of 44 cents at check-out. The initiative is a testament to how spare change changes lives. Since 2019, the Round Up program has amassed over $150 million to aid students across the country, bolstering both our Community Grants and Live Más Scholarship efforts.  This landmark achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the kindness shown by Taco Bell fans. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who made this possible.  Check out this video to witness the power your 44 cents holds. Learn more about Community Grants: https://lnkd.in/gHTeC6sF #TacoBellFoundation #CommunityGrants