At Zoom, we’re deeply committed to supporting individuals and organizations working to effect positive change around the world. Every day, community leaders in the broader Bay Area and in cities like San Jose, where we are headquartered, are working tirelessly to meet pressing needs — we hope to advance their efforts with funding support. That’s why through Zoom Cares, our social impact arm, we’re pleased to direct $750,000 to support San Jose and other Bay Area organizations working on some of the most pressing issues of our time: education, climate change, mental health, and social inequities.
We’re continuously grateful for the opportunity to support knowledgeable and impact-driving grassroots leaders who understand firsthand what their communities need to thrive, and to move funding to nonprofit organizations that have historically been overlooked and excluded from accessing resources.
Nyla Choates is an embodiment of this dedication to the local community. As a Youth Civic Ambassador for Justice with A Black Education Network (ABEN), Nyla tapped her experiences as a child facing colorism to collect culturally-relevant books to read to Black students over Zoom and write her book, My Roots Are Rich. We celebrate ABEN's ambassador program and honor Nyla for her fierce community impact.
Here’s more on the recipients of our latest funding: