San Francisco Opera Guild Giving Tuesday

As we enter this season of giving, we are reminded that every young person deserves the chance to find their voice. Today our youth are not only facing cuts to arts funding but also attempting to thrive in a culture that has become polarized, with little patience for true communication and discourse. To counter this trend that can be isolating and fearful, we turn to the arts: a discipline that allows us to find common ground, foster empathy, and inspire hope. Music and theater may be a vital lifeline for students across our community, offering a place to be heard when so much else feels like noise. This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to help give the next generation of students that same chance, to give voice to their potential.

For nearly 90 years, San Francisco Opera Guild has brought music, theater, and storytelling to students across the Bay Area and Northern California, through programs like Opera Scouts, our Summer Conservatory, and in-school programs such as Opera Together, Sing a Story, Songs of the Season, and Voices for Social Justice. These programs build the confidence, creativity, and leadership that stay with students long after the curtain falls. Reaching over 60 thousand students in over 150 schools each year, these programs are often life-changing for students who might otherwise never engage with the arts.

With a commitment to generous scholarship support, we ensure that no student or classroom is turned away due to financial constraints. Over 42% of our schools and students are able to participate in our programs because of our generous scholarship support. This Giving Tuesday, we ask you to help us to continue this crucial work. Together, we can ensure the children of our community have the chance to find and express their voices in a safe space; to grow, learn, and thrive through the power of music. Please help us reach our fundraising goal of $100,000, so that we can ensure all schools have access to our programs, regardless of their funding situation.

• Donate: Every contribution helps us provide scholarships and resources to ensure no student is turned away for lack of funds.

• Share our Story: Watch and share our special Giving Tuesday video to help spread the word! Your shares help us reach new supporters who believe in the power of music education.

• Inspire Others: Use your voice to amplify ours. Find us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to help share our Giving Tuesday content. Post on social media, tag us, use the hashtag #GiveVoiceToPotential, and encourage friends and family to join you in supporting this transformative work. Together, we can reach even more students in 2027!