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Healthy Cities Tutoring offers free, one-on-one tutoring and mentoring through a volunteer tutor program and a teen tutor program. The program holds tutor training events and runs a Fund-A-Pair Campaign that supports student–tutor pairs and program materials.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Flexible schedule — volunteers sign up for one hour per week, mostly on weekdays between 3pm and 6pm, with some weekend times available
• Price: $1,000 – Funds one student–tutor pair for one year; $500 – Funds one student–tutor pair for six months; $250 – Supports tutor training events and program materials
Healthy Cities Tutoring began in 1996, with a pilot at one elementary school in early 1997, and was reestablished as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in September 2011. Services were initiated at Clifford School in January 2014 and expanded in 2015 to Connect Community Charter School and Fair Oaks Community School in Redwood City. The organization’s mission states that community volunteers provide one-on-one tutoring and mentoring for children, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to improve their academic performance, engagement in learning and self-esteem, and that it is committed to ensuring every child has the support necessary to achieve their full potential. Healthy Cities Tutoring describes volunteering as an intergenerational program where volunteers can earn community service hours.
The board of directors includes Irene Ruiz (President), Dan Taylor (Vice-President), Michael Garb (Treasurer), Linda Burt (Secretary), and Jay Strauss (Board Member). Staff members are listed as Georganne Morin (Executive Director), J.R. Bae (Operations Manager), Keri Hoffacker (Program Coordinator), Colleen McGuire (Program Coordinator), Emily McLuhan (Program Manager), and Mariel Valezzi (Volunteer and Operations Coordinator). Executive Director Georganne Morin received her teaching credential from Holy Names University in Oakland, California, and earned a Master’s in Educational Administration and Policy Analysis from Stanford University.
Community volunteers provide one-on-one tutoring and mentoring, and the program depends on tax-deductible donations. Healthy Cities Tutoring was administered by the City of San Carlos for the first thirteen years. Services at some Redwood City schools were expanded in partnership with the Sheriff’s Activity League. In 2022/23, Healthy Cities Tutoring formed a Redwood City Advisory Council that meets quarterly to help the organization understand the unique needs of Redwood City students.
Last updated April 12, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Flexible schedule — volunteers sign up for one hour per week, mostly on weekdays between 3pm and 6pm, with some weekend times available
• Price: $1,000 – Funds one student–tutor pair for one year; $500 – Funds one student–tutor pair for six months; $250 – Supports tutor training events and program materials
Healthy Cities Tutoring began in 1996, with a pilot at one elementary school in early 1997, and was reestablished as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in September 2011. Services were initiated at Clifford School in January 2014 and expanded in 2015 to Connect Community Charter School and Fair Oaks Community School in Redwood City. The organization’s mission states that community volunteers provide one-on-one tutoring and mentoring for children, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to improve their academic performance, engagement in learning and self-esteem, and that it is committed to ensuring every child has the support necessary to achieve their full potential. Healthy Cities Tutoring describes volunteering as an intergenerational program where volunteers can earn community service hours.
The board of directors includes Irene Ruiz (President), Dan Taylor (Vice-President), Michael Garb (Treasurer), Linda Burt (Secretary), and Jay Strauss (Board Member). Staff members are listed as Georganne Morin (Executive Director), J.R. Bae (Operations Manager), Keri Hoffacker (Program Coordinator), Colleen McGuire (Program Coordinator), Emily McLuhan (Program Manager), and Mariel Valezzi (Volunteer and Operations Coordinator). Executive Director Georganne Morin received her teaching credential from Holy Names University in Oakland, California, and earned a Master’s in Educational Administration and Policy Analysis from Stanford University.
Community volunteers provide one-on-one tutoring and mentoring, and the program depends on tax-deductible donations. Healthy Cities Tutoring was administered by the City of San Carlos for the first thirteen years. Services at some Redwood City schools were expanded in partnership with the Sheriff’s Activity League. In 2022/23, Healthy Cities Tutoring formed a Redwood City Advisory Council that meets quarterly to help the organization understand the unique needs of Redwood City students.
Last updated April 12, 2026.
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