FUEL Community Project Partners with Sunday Friends Foundation to Create a New Classroom

FUEL Community Project and our young volunteers helped restore a classroom for the Sunday Friends Foundation in San Jose, CA

2/18/20191 min read

At FUEL Community Project, we believe in the power of community and youth engagement. Recently, we teamed up with the Sunday Friends Foundation for a hands-on, fun-filled event that involved young volunteers in an important classroom restoration project. Together, we built bookshelves, set up desks and chairs, and organized thousands of books to create a new learning space for the community.

Click the video link above to watch this incredible event in action!

What is Sunday Friends Foundation?

Sunday Friends Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering low-income families to break the cycle of poverty. Through educational programs and hands-on activities, Sunday Friends helps families learn life skills, build self-sufficiency, and contribute positively to their communities. The foundation fosters a supportive environment where parents and children work together to grow and achieve long-term success.

Building, Organizing, and Creating a New Classroom

Our volunteers, including some of the youngest members of FUEL Community Project, enthusiastically took on the task of restoring the classroom. We:

  • Built new bookshelves to house educational materials

  • Set up desks and chairs to create a welcoming learning environment

  • Organized and sorted thousands of books to ensure the space was ready for students

The energy and teamwork displayed by everyone involved were truly inspiring. Even the youngest volunteers took pride in their work, contributing to an effort that would directly impact the community's education and future.

A Fun and Memorable Day for All

While the day was productive, it was also filled with fun and bonding. To keep spirits high, we enjoyed hot chocolate breaks, which added to the sense of camaraderie and made the event even more memorable for everyone involved. It wasn’t just about hard work—it was about making a difference while enjoying the process.

Making an Impact, One Classroom at a Time

FUEL Community Project is proud to have partnered with Sunday Friends Foundation on this project. By creating a functional and inviting classroom, we hope to inspire learning and growth for students in the community. This event reminded us that even the youngest volunteers can make a significant impact when they come together for a common cause.

Together, we’re not just building classrooms—we’re building a brighter future.

For more on how you can get involved with FUEL Community Project, contact us here or check out Sunday Friends Foundation and their amazing work here.