How to Support

Every investment in community is a step toward lasting change. Join Serving Our Communities Foundation in building opportunity, resilience, and equity for families in Nevada and Missouri.

Focus Areas

Thriving Children & Youth

Children & Youth

Every Child Deserves a Foundation Worth Building On

The earliest years of a child’s life shape everything that follows. Research is clear that protective experiences in childhood, safe environments, trusted relationships, access to care, and opportunities to learn and grow, build the resilience that carries young people through every challenge ahead. Serving Our Communities Foundation invests in the organizations that create those experiences for children who need them most.

In Nevada and Missouri, that means funding child advocacy centers that serve survivors of abuse and exploitation, supporting autism and neurodevelopmental programs that reach families in rural communities with limited local options, and backing youth leadership and education initiatives that expand what young people believe is possible for themselves. It means investing in trauma-informed care, early intervention, and the educators and clinicians who show up for children every day.

Associated Program Focus

“SOC’s support has helped us strengthen both our programs and our organization. Their funding has created opportunities for students, while their partnership and guidance have helped us think more intentionally about sustainability, growth, and the future of our mission. We are deeply grateful for their belief in our work and the students we serve.”

Samantha Lurie Carroll

Co-founder, Executive Director, Show Me The World Project

Intention that Generates Positive Impact in Our Communities

Every dollar invested tells a story of community strengthened. Here is a snapshot of what Serving Our Communities Foundation has made possible.

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Counties Served by the CAC

The Carson City Rural Child Advocacy Center serves 8 rural counties in Northern Nevada

100+

Students

More than 100 High school students enrolled in Show Me The World Project last year.

50+

Organizations Impacted

Fifty-plus organizations strengthened, sustained, and positioned to serve longer.

Over $7 Million

Funding Distributed

More than $7 million directed where communities need it most.

4 Programs

Programs Founded

We have founded critically needed programs focused on child advocacy, autism and neurodevelopment, mental health, and food equity.

Since 2015

Years of Impact

Founded in 2015, Serving Our Communities Foundation began with small initiatives in rural Nevada.

2026 • Missouri

Investing with Purpose in Youth Education for Long-Term Growth