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Our Programs

The Samuel Lawrence Foundation (SLF) strives to promote human interaction and encourage broader community access to science, education, and the arts.

San Onofre & Beyond

Mission: Advocating for accurate monitoring, safe storage & moving of 3.6 million lbs. of deadly toxic nuclear waste

Direct Program - Launched in 2019

Science, Education

The Samuel Lawrence Foundation advocates for safe nuclear waste storage, accurate radiation monitoring and the eventual moving of 3.6 million lbs. of deadly toxic nuclear waste currently stored at San Onofre. The San Onofre nuclear waste dump is 100 feet from the Pacific Ocean, in an active earthquake and tsunami zone. We also support groups like Mothers for Peace addressing similar issues at Diablo Canyon and beyond.

Our goal is to blend global nuclear waste research and industry expertise with political efforts, fostering a conducive environment resulting in nuclear waste monitoring, safe storage, and transportation to a secure long-term facility.

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Dance Start

Mission: To provide life-changing opportunities for underrepresented children through early exposure to classical dance and music.

Direct Program - Launched in 2019

Art, Education

Dance Start seeks to enrich the education and development of young children enrolled in Head Start, Boys' and Girls' clubs and other community service agencies throughout San Diego County. Through year-long and summer intensive classes, it offers the proven benefits of early exposure to creative movement and classical music while developing self-esteem and collaboration. This program democratizes dance, leading to more diverse representation of our youth and providing growth opportunities for instructors . For over 12 years, Dance Start has brought the joy of dance and music and the discipline this training provides to San Diego's youth.

Past and current program partners include San Diego State University’s Dance Department, Boys' and Girls' clubs, King Chavez schools, San Diego Parks and Recreation, Southwestern College, Neighborhood House Association, Episcopalian Community Services and Easter Seals.

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Floating Schools of Bangladesh

Mission: To transform the region's waterways into pathways for education, information, and technology

DIRECT PROGRAM | LAUNCHED IN 2018

Science, Education

Shidulai Swanirvar Sangstha, also known as Floating Schools of Bangladesh, was founded by Rezwan in response to Bangladesh's experience of changing weather patterns due to climate change. Recently, education programs traveling via this fleet of education boats have seen a 100% passing rate of student's annual exams, a 53% increase in family income, and success towards ending violence against children.

The success of the Floating Schools have been documented in books such as "A Floating School" and Hodder Cambridge's English as a Second Language textbook.

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Join the Race to Make the World a Better Place

We take great pride in our mission and accomplishments. SLF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that incubates young, change-making organizations.

Your tax-deductible donation will fund advancements in science, education, and the arts.

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