As a parent, I truly appreciate the Education Foundation’s commitment to creating a nurturing and enriching environment for our children. Their programs not only support academic growth but also build character and a strong sense of community. I’m grateful for the positive impact they’ve had on my child’s learning journey.
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As an advisor, I’ve been consistently impressed by the Education Foundation’s strategic vision and dedication to student development. Their thoughtful programs, strong leadership, and commitment to educational excellence create a meaningful impact in the community. It’s been a privilege to support their mission and witness the positive outcomes of their work.
The Education Foundation is incredibly well-organized and mission-driven. As a volunteer, I’ve seen firsthand how their programs make a real difference in students’ lives. The team is supportive, and there’s a strong sense of purpose in everything they do. It’s an honor to be part of their efforts.
As an educator, I’ve been deeply impressed by the Education Foundation’s dedication to fostering a supportive and enriching learning environment. Their programs not only enhance academic growth but also promote values like compassion, responsibility, and community engagement. Collaborating with the foundation has been a meaningful experience, and I’m grateful for their continued support of both students and educators.
Volunteering with the Education Foundation has been a truly rewarding experience. It’s inspiring to see the positive impact the organization makes in students’ lives through its commitment to learning, compassion, and community support. I felt welcomed and valued as a volunteer, and I appreciated the opportunity to contribute to meaningful programs that promote education and character development. I’m grateful for the experience and look forward to continuing to support the foundation’s mission.
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"To control oneself and return to noble manner", is Tzu Chi Education philosophy to encourage individuals to live diligently, modestly, and politely to others. I like the way that Tzu Chi schools also encourage children to be grateful and thankful for the good deeds received.
Impressed by Tzu Chi Foundation’s dedication to community service. Their volunteers are compassionate, well-organized, and truly make a difference in people’s lives—whether through disaster relief, medical missions, environmental initiatives, or educational programs.
慈濟大愛學校本著感恩尊重愛的理念,長養學生家長社區的慈悲喜捨心,培養人行誠正信實的品格。在這裏佛教只是教育人的一個方法,强調大愛超越宗教門派,歡迎不同文化信仰背景的人一起來做慈善。只要有一念善心,就合和互協一起行善道。彼此關愛,拔苦予樂,老老少少,不亦樂乎。回想我這三年的社區志工活動真的很感恩。尤其一句靜思語,更是點醒夢中人,讓我們做出接年邁的父母來到身邊照顧的決定,讓我們祖孫三代和樂融融。這句靜思語就是:天下有兩件事不能等:一是行孝,一是行善。
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The Tzu Chi Education Foundation in the United States is truly an inspiring organization. Their commitment to holistic education—emphasizing compassion, character development, and academic excellence—is deeply meaningful. The schools create a nurturing environment where students not only learn intellectually, but also grow emotionally and ethically. The teachers and staff genuinely care about each child, promoting kindness, mindfulness, and a strong sense of social responsibility. It's clear that Tzu Chi is making a lasting, positive impact on both students and the broader community. I'm truly grateful for everything they do.
As a parent, one of the greatest joys is seeing your children genuinely happy and thriving. My two daughters absolutely love Tzu Chi Elementary School. Their excitement every morning, the way they talk about their teachers and classmates, and the kindness they’ve learned to practice—these have all deeply touched me as a mother.
Their love for the school naturally drew me in, and I soon found myself becoming more involved as a parent volunteer. Through volunteering, I’ve had the opportunity to give back to this wonderful community and support the place that has brought so much joy and growth to my children. It’s been a meaningful experience that’s helped me connect with other families and witness firsthand the heart and care that Tzu Chi pours into each child.
Tzu Chi is more than just a school—it’s a nurturing community that prioritizes both academic excellence and character education. The values of compassion, mindfulness, and respect are woven into everything the students experience. It’s a place where children grow not only in knowledge, but also in heart.
I’m grateful for the joy it brings to my children and the opportunity it’s given me to be part of their journey. Tzu Chi isn’t just a school we attend—it’s a family we’ve joined.
Being part of the Tzu Chi Education Foundation has been a deeply meaningful experience. As an educator, I’ve seen firsthand how this organization fosters a nurturing, values-based environment where students, families, and staff feel genuinely supported and connected. The Foundation’s emphasis on compassion, service, and character education goes beyond the classroom, creating a ripple effect that strengthens our entire school community. It’s a place where hearts and minds grow together.
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As an educator at Tzu Chi Education Foundation, I have had the privilege of collaborating with [Education Foundation] over the past two years. Their dedication to educating children about compassion and environmental protection has made a significant impact on our students and our school community.
I love that this foundation provides a lot of activities for the community. They also offer volunteer opportunities to children aged 5 to 12. This is a great chance for my son to gain hands-on experience with science and plants.
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I love Tzu Chi Education Foundation because they provide various educational programs for children, adults, and communities. If you have not visited their science garden located in the city of Walnut, you should find a time to visit it. You will love it.
This foundation is dedicated to educating children on compassion and environmental protection and is an invaluable asset to our community. Their dedication to educating children on compassion and environmental protection shapes a brighter future for all. I wholeheartedly support their mission and encourage others to get involved.
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The Life Science Garden at Tzu Chi Education Foundation provides students in Tzu Chi schools and even for students in nearby schools with excellent hands-on experience to learn about how to maintain garden and different types of plants. The garden also offer a supportive environment where community members can connect with one another on a personal level. I enjoy to visit the Life Science Garden as well.
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With certified Schoolyard Habitat, Tzu Chi Education Foundation offers nature-filled outdoor farms for students, teachers, staff and volunteers to experience hands-on growing vegetables, fruits, squashes etc. By learning outdoor lessons in the schoolyard, students become more independence, creativity, health, happy and empathy towards others.
High schools usually require students to volunteer in the community, and it is a record that colleges review for student applications. Many new/new families in the US don't know where their teenagers can volunteer or are afraid to reach out to main stream nonprofits due to language barriers. Tzu Chi Education Foundation is a good choice. They do not only provide volunteering opportunities but also mentorship as an educational nonprofit. The organization is also Mandarin/English bilingual
美國高中一般要求學生做社區志工,相關記錄在申請大學時也是學校考量的重要依據;但許多新移民家庭不知道小孩可以去哪裡做志工,擔心小團體不正規,但有時又因為語言隔閡不方便將小孩送到大機構去。慈濟教育基金會就是很好的讓孩子做志工的地點,中英雙語的環境,而且小志工會獲得具有教育意義的陪伴。
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I know quite a few people who would like to volunteer during the weekends but couldn't due to the needs of taking care of their children. I usually tell them about Tzu Chi Education Foundation. This organization have great volunteer opportunities for families. For example, every Saturday morning, they open their life science garden for family volunteers. While adults are helping keeping a green city farm and a wild life habitat running, young ones can help and enjoy the nature at the same time. They also have a lot of volunteer opportunities that are education related, which are also great opportunities for young adults learning leadership and team work.
I am delighted to share my experience with Tzu Chi Education Foundation, an outstanding organization dedicated to making a significant impact in our community. I highly recommend others to get involved with or support this incredible organization. Their work is vital, and their impact is significant!
Teachers at the Tzu Chi Elementary school, Walnut, CA are excellent. They are all loving, patiences and experienced teachers and they all went above and beyond for their students and families. I am really satisfied and wish more parents know how good the school is. I have 3 kids who went to Tzu Chi. One is already graduated and is now in college, the other two are in TK and 3rd grade. They are very happy in school and they loved their teachers. Their levels are higher than other schools. Teachers will challenge them to the next levels and they provide supplementary materials to the students. I really appreciate how they incorporated the humanity classes and especially character education in their program. This is really important for the children because I think having good manners, loving hearts and know how to appreciate and be grateful to others and things are very important.
They also include music, art and PE in their curriculum plus they offer after school enrichment program for the students. My kids can stay for the enrichment classes without me driving them around town.
Tzu Chi Education Foundation, located in Los Angeles, CA, is a remarkable organization that has truly transformed the community through extensive outreach and exceptional educational programs. Their dedication to education, community services, and fostering a sense of unity is truly inspiring.
The foundation's preschool and K-5 dual language elementary school provide a nurturing environment where students thrive. They recognize the vital importance of character education, fostering the growth of ethical values and positive character traits alongside academic achievement. In addition, by emphasizing Chinese-English bilingual education, they equip young learners with valuable language skills and cultural understanding, preparing them for a globalized world.
One of the standout features at the foundation is their vibrant farm, or Life Science Garden as it's called, which serves as a living classroom for the community. Students and volunteers connect with nature, learn about agriculture, and develop an appreciation for the environment. This hands-on experience instills a sense of joy and enthusiasm in the community members.
Tzu Chi Education Foundation's dynamic summer camps and after-school programs offer a safe space for personal growth. Through engaging activities, children discover their passions and build essential life skills, thanks to the dedicated staff and volunteers.
Overall, Tzu Chi Education Foundation is an extraordinary organization that empowers communities in LA, CA. With their extensive outreach, excellent educational programs, vibrant farm and garden, dynamic summer camps, and community services, they truly make a positive difference.
I like that Tzu Chi teaches students the healthy development of personality. In addition to the normal teaching content, they can also learn courses on natural environmental protection and farm experience. More importantly, they pay attention to the character education of students, which will have a great positive impact on their future life.
As an educator at Tzu Chi Education Foundation for the past few months, I can't even begin to express the fulfillment and joy this experience has brought into my life. Working in an environment that promotes not only academic excellence but also compassion, empathy, and global awareness is truly refreshing.
The staff and volunteers here are more like a family; we share a common goal to make a positive impact in the lives of our students and the community. Our curriculum is holistically designed to foster personal growth in the children, and it’s incredible to see them thrive both academically and morally. The way their eyes light up when they understand a new concept or when they excitedly share their experiences in practicing kindness is nothing short of heartwarming.
Moreover, the Life Science Garden has been an astonishing addition to our programs. Our students learn the importance of sustainability and agriculture by actively participating in planting and tending the garden. I have seen firsthand how these activities have positively influenced their understanding and appreciation of the environment.
Tzu Chi Education Foundation has also been a place of personal growth for me. Through various programs and the support of my colleagues, I have developed my skills and knowledge in education. But most importantly, the values and principles that Tzu Chi embodies have profoundly influenced my perspective on life.
To be able to play a role in shaping the future citizens of the world and being part of a team that truly cares about making a difference is an honor. I am extremely proud to be a part of the Tzu Chi family.
Tzu Chi life Science Garden is part of the Tzu Chi Education Campus open to public on Saturdays. It's cozy and filled with many different veggies, flower and fruit trees. Very nice place and a good experience for kids and adults.
It's truly a pleasure to working with Tzu Chi Education Foundation. Our family members are really enjoying volunteer events with Tzu Chi during our weekends in the past half year. They provide tons of volunteer opportunities that can fit all age level and all year around. Tzu Chi has a great love to all, crossing culture, religion and countries. Just love it from our bottom of heart.
Even before volunteering, I really admired how the Tzu Chi workers and staffs worked together to create a safe and positive environment for all. After learning more about their charity work and great efforts into providing a stronger community in society, I looked forward into volunteering here myself! This is my first time doing any volunteer work as a student in Highschool, and I couldn’t be more proud of being apart of Tzu Chi and serving my community!
Thank you Tzu Chi Elementary School teachers teach students character education with Jing Si Aphorism which sown the seeds of gratitude, respect, and love in students daily life.
Tzu Chi Education is a great place to send your kids for schooling. The school here not only teach the fundamentals like reading, writing, math, science, social studies, PE and Chinese, but also focus on building good characters. There is even a garden where the children can learn responsibility from caring for plants. As Nelson Mandela says, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
In addition to providing high-quality education and cultivating children's character and values, the Education Foundation has been committed to community service and community volunteer recruiting, communicating with the community, and serving as an important bond to connect the community. Volunteering is one of the most important jobs, which inspires children's compassion, learn to know and cherish good lives that they own, and learn to give out to the public. I will recommend Tzu Chi to all my friends
Tzu Chi Education Foundation has provided education emphasizing love, virtues, and good character. Staff and adults on campus hold these values closely when they interact with students, reinforcing students' positive character. It's very different than traditional schools that only emphasize test scores. It will be a wonderful place for parents who would like their children to have more than just academic achievements.
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I’m so happy to have found Tzu Chi foundation and get to work with them side by side to help serve our local communities. Tzu Chi has many medical outreaches throughout the year to help the less fortunates! I will continue to introduce my friends and family to volunteer with me. Thank you TC!
Tzu Chi Education Foundation is a great organization and have been supporting the community. They organized compost Give-Away (Include e-waste collection) for local families, and also held charity sale to raise money for Ukraine.
This is the best school system I have seen yet - compassion driven and child focused with a purpose to help those in need. The first Tzu Chi school was founded in 1989 (Tzu Chi Nursing College) by Dharma Master Cheng Yen to foster outstanding and compassionate medical professionals. In 2000, Tzu Chi established its Education Foundation to deliver superior education where "kindness, compassion, joy, and selfless giving" is the motto. "Respect for life and faith in human nature" is the guideline and "Education of virtue, education of life, and education of the entire person" is the goal. Beautiful curriculum, staff, teaching methods, lovely place to work and educate your kids. You won't find a more compassionate and focused, well-managed school.
Tzu Chi's Character Education teach children to be humble and polite, learn to help others from the heart.
The Great Love Farm teaches children and adults to protect the environment, environmental protection save the earth , many activities from time to time, the children can learn and enjoy the natural farm.
The picture is my daughter learning tea ceremony etiquette and Summer camp paints stones decorative arts in Tzu Chi Great Love Farm .
好事,需要你、我、他共同來成就。
Good actions require, everyone’s cooperation~
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My little boy attended Tzu Chi summer camp. One day he fell at the playground and fractured his elbow. The teacher called me right away and notified me of the accident. Afterwards, they kept following up with me on my son’s injury recovery status and offered to help. They really cared about my son’s wellbeing. His camp teacher even organized the class to prepare a get-well card and a goodie bag. That was so sweet. Thank you for making the best out of an unusual circumstance!
I like Tzu Chi Education Foundation because they are a group of dedicated, passionate educators who believe not only in bringing solid academic programs to students but also in teaching children important values such as gratitude, respect, kindness, and compassion through our character education program.
Tzu Chi Education Foundation is a wonderful place. The students are able to learn about education, agriculture, and recycling. The people here are super nice and caring.
The Tzu Chi Education Foundation is an impactful nonprofit organization that prioritizes ideas that are all too often taken for granted in today’s society (I.e., environmental awareness, integrity, empathy, etc). From personal experience, the Education Foundation has provided me with the opportunity to guide children to a successful future not only academically, but as future citizens of tomorrow.
My daughter and I had a great time to experience the gardening in Tzu Chi Education Foundation Life Science Garden. We also enjoyed participating the Fundraising for Education Foundation when there was a free COVID vaccines Booths for the community.
It's really heartwarming to see their devoted staff and volunteers working together like one big family, thriving to provide high-quality education to the kids and the community.
My time as a youth volunteer throughout middle school has taught me so many valuable life, communication, and service skills. All of my experiences with Tzu Chi have been so eye opening and educational! Although I’m no longer a youth volunteer, I enjoy spending my spare time helping out at the Life Science Garden in walnut!
I like the organic loofah, banana and winter melon grown in the garden. They are very fresh and delicious.
The organization has an incredible passion for meeting the humanitarian needs not only locally, but regionally, nationally and even internationally. I have worked with senior management and know them as individuals who are highly qualified and characterized by exceptional integrity and informed professionalism.
The organization is prudent in its planning and strategically takes steps to realize its institutional goals.
It is so wonderful how this foundation focuses on humanitarian relief and teaches the importance of spreading kindness and compassion throughout the world.
I started working in Tzu chi Education foundation in June, 2021.
Working here is a great experience and pleasure, all my coworkers are nice and professionals. Tzu Chi Foundation is built on compassion, giving and love. People who work/ volunteer in Tzu Chi do not just say, they are all role models to learn from.
After I understood Tzu Chi, I was happy to enroll my daughter to Tzu Chi preschool.
She loves her teachers, classmates and she is learning Chinese, besides Chinese and the academics my child is learning and building good character traits. (so far she has mentioned about responsibility, table manners, caring and kindness, and saving money to help others)
we couldn't be happier as parents. Thank you Tzu Chi!
This is great organization, they provide great support to the people who need help. They " pay it forward" and help the communities.
This organization offers an amazing opportunity to help the community while keeping activities interest. I, personally, am involved with the weekly events and it is amazing. The workers are amicable and the community is welcoming. Come experience it for yourself.
Even though I’m not a big donor, I’m surprised that I can really see (actually feel) the dollars I donated to be used in the farm, in the school programs….. with the happy faces of the children and families at Tzu Chi even during the pandemic.
There is a group of people, they come to the Walnut Life Science Garden every Wednesday and Saturday, using their private time, paving the way with love, and be a farmer of the soul with diligence; they use environmental friendly farming methods, recycle dead branches, leaves, and kitchen waste as compost, and farm natural community by inspiring healthy, whole, abundant and conscious living; they advocate truth and simplicity, cherish good fortune and environmental protection, and fill their heart with love. They are the lovely and respectable Tzu Chi Walnut Life Science Garden volunteers. They build an ecological paradise for surrounding community families with love.
Tzu Chi is an unwavering compassion organization , volunteers work together to prepare for charity concert to help the victims from the wildfire , the victims from Haiti earthquake , mobile food pantry and dental/medical outreach .
This is a great organization to work with. You can not only engage in meaningful interactions with KIDS through different character education activities, but it's also FUN!! I'm surprised about the variety of programs and events they have weekly!
The indoor and out door activities are all open to the community....I meant kids and families! You can sure find a good spot for yourself when you plan to spend a few hours or days a week volunteering.