Founding Forward

Sacramento Chapter

Since its founding in 2009, the Sacramento Chapter of Founding Forward has furthered the mission, vision, and work of Founding Forward by educating and inspiring over 1500 students. As the leader in immersive civic education, Founding Forward is creating an informed and engaged citizenry and inspiring the next generation of leaders.

Education Programs and Opportunities

Students

We take students beyond the textbook and classroom to immerse them in the places and events where history happened. We instill insights and leadership skills to last a lifetime and give students a personal understanding of our country’s founding principles and their responsibilities as citizens.

Teachers

Our accredited and critically acclaimed professional development seminars and workshops enrich educators’ knowledge of history and provide inspiration to bring back to their classrooms. More than 14,000 diverse educators have deepened their understanding of America’s founding principles through courses and seminars taught by extraordinary scholars and thinkers.

Awards

Founding Forward recognizes citizens and organizations as community leaders through the National Awards program.

Events

Spirit of America
Orientation

February 13

Spirit of America attendees and their families learn what to expect on the Spirit of America experience.

Awards Banquet

March 1

An annual event celebrating Sacramento Chapter’s award recipients.

Blue Star Moms Service

March 14 & 15

Come to the Packing Party!
Help prepare care packages for our military serving overseas.

Mock Article V Convention

March 22

A competition between school delegations simulating a Convention of States called by Congress.

5th Grade Constitution Bowl

April

A fun and exciting competition between teams of 3-4 students based on their understanding of the founding principles as outlined in the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution.

Swing for Freedom

April 25

An annual charity golf outing which raises funds for Founding Forward’s Sacramento Chapter.

Contact the Sacramento Chapter

Stay Connected

National Inquiries

For National inquirites, please contact our national office.

Chapter President

Emily Matthews

sacforward@gmail.com

Sacramento Volunteer Chapter Donations

Donations of any amount help us fulfill our mission and send teachers and students to attend civic education programs at Founding Forward.