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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.
Aerial view of the city of Sacramento

Education Programs and Opportunities

Founding Forward Sacramento students and teachers posing in front of Liberty Hall in Philadelphia

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.
Founding Forward Sacramento teachers posing in front of the George Washington in prayer statue

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.
Founding Forward Sacramento student and teacher posing with Thomas Jefferson

Awards

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

Events

Wreaths Across America

December 14

Founding Forward Service Club members, with friends and families, will be placing wreaths on veterans’ gravesites at Mt. Vernon Memorial Park and Roseville District Cemetery.

Founding Forward Sacramento students and teachers posing in front of the Liberty Bell

Spirit of America
Orientation

February 13

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

Mock Article V Convention

February 15

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

Awards Displayed on Table

Awards Banquet

March 1

An annual event celebrating Sacramento Chapter’s award recipients.

BLue Star Moms Photo

Blue Star Moms Service

March 7 & 8

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

Small Kids Photo

5th Grade Constitution Bowl

March 15

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.

Contact the Sacramento Chapter

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National Inquiries

For National inquirites, please contact our national office.

Chapter President

Emily Matthews

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.