Empowering Children Bay Area
Sequoia Living Home Office, 1525 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
About
Empowering Children Bay Area (ECBA) is an intergenerational volunteer-based tutoring program. It matches volunteer tutors ages 50 and older with young readers who need extra help in reading, and volunteers receive training and continuing support.
Programs
- Empowering Children Bay Area (ECBA) — 1st-3rd grade; grades 1-3; children 6-7-8-9 are not stated in source · Intergenerational volunteer-based tutoring program. Matches volunteer tutors ages 50 and older with young readers who need extra help in reading. Volunteers receive training and continuing support.
At a glance
- Ages: 6–9 years old
About the provider
Empowering Children Bay Area launched in 2007. It is recognized as a Program of Merit by Generations United. The program serves 16 schools and students throughout Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Sonoma counties, and over 200 Bay Area senior volunteers serve 2,900 students in 16 schools in Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties.
Volunteer tutors are ages 50 and older. No experience is necessary to become an ECBA tutor. Volunteers are provided training and continuing support. Students in the program are often a half to a full year and a half behind in reading; schools help decide which students will benefit the most.
Last updated October 5, 2026.
Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.