THANK YOU to all of our donors who helped us raise over $8,000 this July so we can keep our foundation strong while training the next generation of IMPACT instructors. At IMPACT Bay Area, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, strong, and supported. And we believe safety grows when we build it together.
⚡️ Your Donation Will Directly Help Us:
- Continue to provide all classes on a sliding scale.
- Offer full scholarships to those who require them.
- Support our current teaching team by funding dedicated professional development and ongoing training.
- Train the next generation of dedicated IMPACT instructors and teaching assistants.
- Reach more students by expanding our public class offerings across the Bay Area, ensuring that cost is never a barrier to trauma-informed self-defense.
⚡️Our Impact as of July 2026:
Thanks to community support, we have already:
- Served 550+ students with 200+ hours of instruction
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Offered all of our public classes on a sliding scale
- 45% of participants enjoy free or reduced rates
- Partnered with 11 organizations to bring trauma-informed training to communities that need it most.
- Reached 11 cities, providing widespread instruction to teens, LGBTQ+ students, and community affinity groups.
This is what community-powered safety looks like. And we’re just getting started.
⚡️Ready to Take Action?
💸 Make a One-Time Gift. Every dollar builds safety, belonging, and connection.
🔁 Become a Monthly Donor. Sustainable support helps us plan for the future with confidence.
🤝 Ask Your Employer About Matching Gifts. Many companies will double your donation.
Together, we can ensure more people have access to the tools they need to live boldly, safely, and with confidence.
Want to Uplift Our Efforts?
📣 You can amplify the ripple effect. Share our social media posts, or create your own post or video about why IMPACT Bay Area matters to you. When you share your story, you help build a stronger, more connected community.
IMPACT Bay Area is a 501(c)3 non-profit (EIN: 94-3123451). Your contribution is tax-deductible. Every online donation will receive an email confirmation for their records
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Include "donation" in the memo line and send to:
IMPACT Bay Area
PO Box 67
Santa Cruz, CA 95063
(updated June 2026)
We will be happy to prepare a paper or email acknowledgment of your donation upon request.
Employer Matching
Bay Area Corporations and Companies Offering Employer Matching Gifts
Many Bay Area employers offer donation matching, allowing your gift to make an even bigger impact. Contact your HR department for details.
IMPACT Bay Area’s EIN: 94-3123451
Mailing address (updated June 2026): PO Box 67, Santa Cruz, CA 95063
Learn about more ways you can support IMPACT Bay Area!
Together, we create safety, belonging, and collective empowerment – one skill, one class, one community at a time.
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