Dear PLAY Foundation members and friends, It is once again time to elect our officers for the upcoming school year! We are looking for passionate, responsible, and dedicated students to help lead PLAY Foundation and continue making a positive impact in our community. The officer application is open to both current PLAY Foundation members and outstanding non-members. The officer application process consists of two parts:

• Completing the application Google Form: https://forms.gle/4s3ki1ZH9qp9To4ZA
  • After submitting the form, applicants will receive an email containing available interview time slots and the Zoom interview link
• Attending a Zoom interview

Before applying, please carefully review the officer responsibilities and eligibility requirements here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/161F2JvgVP16CXYMrjOjBa9ILGLydpHHlPf0tqzNrrXk/edit?usp=sharing
Qualified applicants will be evaluated based on:

• Interview performance
• Participation in and commitment to PLAY Foundation
• Parents’ willingness to assist and contribute

Application Deadline: Friday, May 22, 11:59 PM PT If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]. Thank you, PLAY Foundation 2025–2026 Team

Dear friends, families, and supporters,

With heartfelt gratitude, we thank you for your support of the PLAY Foundation Spring Charity Concert. Whether or not you were able to attend, we truly appreciate your continued support of our mission and community.

Thanks to the incredible efforts of our student volunteers and performers, the concert was a wonderful success. We are especially proud of the student-conducted, all-student band and orchestra, whose dedication, talent, and leadership made the event truly memorable. Our sincere thanks also go to our guest performers, student musicians, and volunteers for their time, effort, and passion.

We are deeply grateful to our sponsors and donors for their generous support. Your contributions make it possible for us to support local education foundations and families in need, while also creating meaningful opportunities for young musicians to grow and give back.

To everyone who joined us in person—thank you for being part of such a special afternoon. Your presence and encouragement meant so much to our performers and to our community.

We look forward to continuing this journey together and hope to see you at future PLAY Foundation events.

With sincere appreciation,
PLAY Foundation

PLAY Foundation will host a Spring Fundraising Concert to support local education foundations and families in need. This special event is not only an opportunity to enjoy an afternoon of inspiring performances, but also a meaningful way to give back to our community.

This year’s concert will feature performances by our student volunteers, including our student-conducted, all-student band and orchestra, showcasing the talent and leadership of our young musicians, as well as special Guest Artist.
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We warmly invite you to join us this year!

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church (1225 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, CA)

RSVP: https://forms.gle/i13JjZzGFdmcTuXP7 

Suggested Donation: $10/person, but any amount is appreciated.
Interested in helping organize the concert and earning volunteer hours? Please indicate your interest in this form as well.

Looking forward to seeing you!

We’re excited to invite you to a meaningful volunteer opportunity with White Pony Express! Join PLAY Foundation as we support their Food Rescue program by sorting food and helping provide meals to families in need.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: 9:00–11:00 AM (please arrive by 8:50 AM)
Location: 2470 Bates Ave, Concord, CA 94520
Who Can Participate

• Volunteers must be at least 12 years old
• Volunteers under 18 must complete the WPE waiver

Steps to Register/Sign-up:
Please complete the one-time registration and sign up for this event using the link below:
👉 link to register and sign up

1. Create an account or sign in to your existing profile
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select the highlighted group shift for "PLAYFoundation"
3. Click “Sign Up to Volunteer”
4. Check your email for confirmation

Contact us
If you have any questions, please contact Lorelai Hong at [email protected]
First-Time Volunteers
If this is your first time volunteering with White Pony Express, you’ll need to watch a short orientation video before participating.
This is a great opportunity to earn volunteer hours, meet fellow PLAY members, and make a real impact in our community. We hope to see you there!

Today, Tracy/Mountain-House Chapter hosted their first homework tutoring! This is the second volunteer initiative launched by Tracy/MH Chapter this year.

The 2025 PLAY Foundation Annual Gala will take place on Sunday, December 7 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Livermore High School Theater. Please come and join us to celebrate all the achievements and community impacts by our members! ​Looking forward to seeing you all at the gala!

This month, we organized the following volunteer activities.

1. Tracy-Mountain-House Chapter performed at a senior center in Tracy
2. Gardening group helped Fertile Groundworks in Livermore
3. Mobile library group operates weekly Chinese library at Iron House Middle School, San Ramon
4. Performance art group performed at a senior center in Danville.