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About Us
History
Where Passion Meets Purpose—and Possibility Begins
SHINE 4 Education was founded by Elijah Hernandez, who grew up without access to affordable educational programs. At 16, he began creating his own curriculum and walking from school to school, leading science workshops for local students. Through this work, he not only reached over 1,000 children but also learned the core skills of nonprofit leadership—grant writing, budgeting, and volunteer coordination.
He realized that building and leading this effort was an education in itself. That insight became the foundation of SHINE 4 Education: a nonprofit that offers students project-based, career-focused learning experiences that build real-world skills and inspire them to shape their own futures.
Achievements
- Teaching over 1,000 children worldwide
- Impacting 300+ families in the Central Valley through our annual Holiday donations
- Creating relationships with 200+ lifetime volunteers
- Establishing 10,000+ reach across organization social media channels
- Opening a physical location for community events & local educational workshops
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Become a member of SHINE 4 Education as we focus on the development of brand new educational programs and charity events that directly impact your community.
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