(Change the Game for MORE Kids in 2026! – Published 10/03/25) First Tee – Silicon Valley invites you to make a monthly pledge (beginning now or starting in this coming year) to help us Change the Game for MORE Kids!
Help us grow our impact and the number of kids we serve!
Our youth development programs are accessible to youth of different backgrounds and perspectives and affordable to families experiencing financial hardship. We care for kids with safe spaces, quality coaches, character curriculum, and a culture of respect.
- Course Program — ensure high quality classes that are affordable and accessible to all (full cost for one participant to take an 8-week class = $500 – or pledge $40 per month)
- School Program — equip teachers to deliver our curriculum in their setting (cost of equipment, training, and curriculum per school = $2,000 – or pledge $165 per month)
- Opportunities — provide our kids with special experiences outside of our classes (cost of quarterly tournaments or scholarship = $5,000 – or pledge $415 per month)
FTSV is Celebrating our 25th Anniversary in 2025! Be a $5K for 5 years $25K Grand Champion supporter helping us raise $2.5M! Make your recurring pledge here and look to the right to learn about ways you can donate.
We Have the Space. Now We Need Your Support.
Thanks to our 25-year agreement for expanded access at Rancho del Pueblo Golf Course, our capacity has doubled. That means we now have the ability to reach 10,000 kids annually—but growing our impact requires the financial support of people like you. Your monthly pledge makes it possible for us to deliver on this opportunity.
Mentoring is Priceless.
Think about the mentor who made a difference in your life. That kind of guidance—listening, encouragement, and wisdom—shapes kids forever. Over the years, First Tee – Silicon Valley has provided this transformative mentorship to more than 100,000 young people. Your steady monthly support ensures every child in our program has a mentor by their side.
Long-Term Impact That Lasts a Lifetime.
We’re proud of the results our youth development program delivers:
- 100% of our long-term participants graduate high school.
- 100% go on to college.
- 100% gain life skills that make them caring, responsible citizens.
- 75% of our high school participants give back as junior mentors.
This kind of consistency is possible only when our supporters are consistent too. That’s why monthly pledges are so vital.
Kids Need Us Now More Than Ever.
Social pressures, loneliness, mental health challenges, family struggles, and inequities across Silicon Valley weigh heavily on today’s youth. At FTSV, we provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive community where kids are free to be themselves and discover their inner strength.
A National Leader with Local Heart.
Among the 140 First Tee chapters nationwide, First Tee – Silicon Valley leads the way:
- 85% participant diversity
- 48% from low-income households
- 55% retention rate
- 1:4 mentor-to-kid ratio
These numbers reflect our commitment to making sure every child has access to caring mentors and meaningful opportunities.
Be Part of the Change and Change the Game for MORE Kids in 2026!
As we look to 2026, we need your help to build on this momentum. A monthly pledge is the most powerful way you can support our kids. Your commitment provides the stability and resources necessary to help thousands of youth grow into resilient, confident, and compassionate leaders.
Make your monthly pledge today—and help us Change the Game for MORE Kids tomorrow.