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

Awards Banquet

An exciting sponsored event honoring Founding Foward members with special guests.

Essay Contest

Founding Forward collects compelling essays submitted by students every year as part of the National Awards Program.

Swing For Freedom

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.