Education, Opportunity & Impact
In this episode of Meriwest Mic'd Up, Helen Grays-Jones discusses how the Meriwest Community Foundation is expanding opportunities and strengthening communities through education, scholarships, and meaningful partnerships.

SJSU Banking & Investment Program
Congratulations to the outstanding award recipients in SJSU Banking and Investment Program. The Meriwest community Foundation was proud to recognize two students for their academic excellence.

Silicon Valley Business Journal's Mentoring Monday
Helen Grays-Jones, Executive Director, recently particiapated in the Silicon Valley Business Journal’s Mentoring Monday, a nationwide program focused on advancing women in their careers.

Mad City Money
We hosted the event for Legacy Prep Academy. It was a first-time event for their students and four of our employees who joined as volunteers. Our Meriwest Team showed up and shined with a high level of professionalism, engagement, and interaction with participants.
- How to Build Credit Without Debt
- How Teens Can Build a Strong Financial Foundation Before Age 18
- How Community Foundations Strengthen Local Schools and Student Success
- Understanding Financial Aid Beyond FAFSA
- Mad City Money
- Financial Red Flags Every Teen Should Know Before Their First Job
- SJSU Banking and Investment Program
- Essential Life Skills Every Teen Should Learn Before Graduation
- What Every First-Generation Student Should Know About Paying for College
- Credit Reports 101: What High School and College Students Need to Know
- Building Stronger Bay Area Futures Through Community Foundations
- Budgeting Basics for High School Students: Managing Allowance, Part-Time Jobs, and Expenses
- The Real Cost of Raising a Child in the Bay Area in 2026
- Scholarship Strategies: Unlocking Funding for Underserved College Dreamers
- How Volunteering Can Boost Your Wallet (and Your Heart)
- From Classroom to Credit Score: Fun Ways to Teach Kids Financial Smarts

