ChangeUp Foundation

Young people – no matter their background – deserve opportunities for success in life.

Equity Through Education Scholarships

ChangeUp Foundation is a registered 501c3 Non-Profit Organization that believes education provides opportunities in life, opening the doors to a future where the possibilities are endless, and dreams can become a reality.

The ChangeUp Foundation crowdfunds financial support for BIPOC students from diverse backgrounds, with the passion and determination to continue their education, find and create opportunities for themselves, in the face of any obstacle.

Our annual ChangeUp Foundation Equity through Education Scholarships help students at Bremerton High School fund their higher education – as we believe education leads to opportunity and experience, which combined with hard work empowers young people to achieve more.

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Meet the ChangeUp Family

Family

2024 Scholarship Awardees

Sal

Pacific Lutheran University (Tacoma, WA)

Sal graduated Bremerton High School in 2024 and will be attending PLU, majoring in Criminal Justice and enrolling in the ROTC program.

“After college, I intend to join the Army’s special forces and become a Green Beret."

Olivia

Olympic College (Bremerton, WA)

Olivia graduated from Bremerton High School in 2024 and plans on attending Olympic College to become a teacher.

“Students who are loved at home come to school to learn, and students who aren't come to school to be loved."

2023 Scholarship Awardees

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Mira

University of Washington (Seattle)

Mira graduated Bremerton High School in 2023 and attends studying urban design and planning.

“What I look forward to the most during my time in college is seeing how I grow as a person, especially through meeting new people who have different backgrounds and experiences than my own."

Tre'von

Whitworth University (Spokane, WA)

Tre graduated Bremerton High School in 2023 and attends Whitworth University studying graphic design.

“I’m looking forward to most next year is the lifestyle change! Living in a new area, meeting new people, and learning more about Graphic Design. "

2022 Scholarship Awardees

2022 Awardees

Amondre

Pacific Lutheran University (Tacoma, WA)

Amondre graduated Bremerton High School in 2022 and attends Pacific Lutheran University, studying business and entrepreneurship.

Sunny

Portland State University (Portland, OR)

Sunny graduated Bremerton High School in 2022, along with earning her Associate in Arts (AA) degree from Olympic College. She now attends Portland State University, intending to major in mathematics.

"This quarter I am taking Computational Math, Calculus IV, a Philosophy class and an ethnic studies class which I am very excited about. The resources at my school that I have are incredible and very accessible."

Board of Directors

Empower. Inspire. Connect.

The ChangeUp Foundation's Board of Directors is comprised of a set of passionate, diverse, and accomplished individuals dedicated to improving opportunities for students seeking an education and future full of success. Board members participate in our scholarship process, mentorship and networking, and building awareness for our cause. They bring their professional experience and connections to help scholarship awardees accomplish great things.

President-Treasurer

Jaime Quick

Director

Tracy Clayton

Director

Kelly Herkert

Director - Secretary

Susan Walker

Director

Gowri Sakas Quick

Director

Kiesha Clayton

Director

Taft Coleman

Director

Erin Keaty-Quick

Director

Jeff Idler

Director

Jennifer Tice Walker

Partners

Supporting Partners

ChangeUp Foundation is proud receive support from organizations to enhance and increase our impact through our Equity through Education Scholarships.

We are always seeking like-minded companies, organizations, foundations and individuals who want to help us support young people through financial or in-kind donations, or through connections to networks and unique funding opportunities. Please reach out if you are an organization who would like to learn more about partnering with us!

Kitsap Racial Equity and Empowerment Fund (KREEF) is an organization focused on addressing the systemic racism that impacts Black and other marginalized communities in Kitsap County.

ChangeUp Foundation received a $10,000 grant from KREEF in 2025 to expand capacity of our organization and more deeply engage our donors.

The Women’s Giving Circle of the Kitsap Peninsula promotes philanthropy among women of all generations. WGC grants support programs that uplift women and/or children in the Kitsap community.

ChangeUp Foundation received a $2,500 grant from KREEF in 2025 to more deeply engage our donors through improved technology systems.

About

ChangeUp Foundation's Origin & Values

While race-based disparities for educational and economic opportunities have existed in our society for decades, in the past several years an overdue awareness has grown on the true impact of these inequities. We see the stark realities of a cycle that lacks equal application of justice and opportunity based on race, impacting the daily lives and future of our country's young people from diverse backgrounds.

These factors have led us to believe that now more than ever we must do more than talk as a society, we must act, or the cycle will continue. Listening is a great place to start but is not enough. Action and active investment in our BIPOC youth is a necessity to ensure the future is brighter for all.