Alumni raising funds for Black Lives Matter, The Bail Project and Campaign Zero
Members of the classes of 2018 and 2019 have organized a fundraiser for Black Lives Matter, The Bail Project and Campaign Zero. Their statement,…
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Alumni brothers’ nonprofit develops tool to help refugees during pandemic
Earlier this month, brothers Hassaan and Senan Ebrahim — graduates of the Classes of 2011 and 2008, respectively — were featured in The Harvard Gazette for their work in helping Syrian refugees, in particular the software their organization developed specifically for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Upper school students produce 640 masks for local homeless population
Earlier this week, upper school students dropped off a donation of 640 homemade masks at the Bay Area-based organization LifeMoves, which provides temporary housing and assistance to the local homeless population.
Upper school students raising funds to help hungry families and small businesses
A group of Harker upper school has students launched a GoFundMe campaign last month to assist low-income families who are facing greater difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic due to job loss.
MS math chair and students offer instruction to students unable to attend school
Over spring break, middle school math chair Vandana Kadam spent her spare time teaching math online to students who were unable to attend school…
Upper school ASB and Student Council raising funds to help families affected by COVID-19
The upper school ASB and Student Council have launched a donation drive to support Silicon Valley Strong, an initiative started by San Jose Mayor Sam…
Grade 6 volunteers donate thousands of masks to local hospitals
Sixth graders Anika Akkiraju, Shloka Chawla, Pavitra Kasthuri and Danielle Steinbach spent their spring break devising a way to help medical workers dealing with…
Community of Chinese parents organizes donations for local medical workers
A group of Harker parents organized via the Chinese messaging app WeChat has been gathering and donating protective supplies to local hospitals. More than…
Student and parent send protective supplies to Michigan hospitals
In response to reports that Michigan was experiencing a troubling surge in COVID-19 cases, fourth grader Brandon Du and his mother, Yimin Zimmerer, last…
Harker parent converts distillery into producer of hand sanitizer
Earlier this week, Harker parent Virag Saksena (Riva, grade 12, and Anya, grade 8) and his team at 10th Street Distillery were recognized on…
