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Berkeley Turkish School

We are a volunteer based 501 (c) (3) nonprofit public charity.

The mission of the Berkeley Turkish School is to sponsor a nonpartisan forum through which individuals and institutions of Turkish, Anatolian, and Levantine heritage, can collectively support their shared pursuits in the arts, sciences and humanities.

12/01/2025

Friends,
As we head into Giving Tuesday, my heart is full. What began as a tiny library corner we created last year has now grown into an entire floor embraced by the İzmir Municipality. This summer, Ayla met the children who read and play there — a reminder of how far small acts can travel.
With global aid decreasing, community-led efforts matter more than ever for children displaced by crises. We’re so grateful to those who’ve already donated, and we still have a ways to go to fill this new space with the books, art materials, and STEM tools it needs.
We’re partnering with Bridge to Türkiye Fund, a trusted U.S. nonprofit where 100% of donations go directly to educational resources.
Every contribution helps:
• $25 — school supplies
• $50 — winter coat + boots
• $195–$300 — art or music supplies
• $390–$575 — book sets
• $570–$1,110 — STEM tools
If you feel moved, tomorrow is a beautiful day to give — and sharing the link helps just as much.
With gratitude,
👉https://secure.givelively.org/donate/bridge-to-turkiye/join-youth-group-s-fundraisers/basak-altan-1

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Berkeley, CA
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http://www.berkeleyturkishschool.org/

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The mission of the Berkeley Turkish School is to sponsor a nonpartisan forum through which individuals and institutions of Turkish, Anatolian, and Levantine heritage, and their related interests, can collectively support their shared pursuits in the arts, sciences and humanities.

We are a volunteer based organization that does not discriminate against applicants, students, or faculty on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin. The Berkeley Turkish School is a public charity with 501 (c) (3) status.

The new goals of BTS by the Bay Area Turkish Society are to:

Explore the rich heritage and traditions of the Turkish, Anatolian, and Levantine cultures through diverse programs

Inspire the Turkish American community to learn and celebrate their rich and diverse culture and language, to engage confidently with and within a changing diverse world, and to lead positive, peaceful and purposeful lives in their communities as strong world citizens with solid foundations and values

Foster a strong sense of community and belonging through participation in arts and sharing traditions

Support personal growth and enrich individual lives through community engagement

Provide the opportunity to participate in a vibrant, enlightened, inclusive and open minded society

Exchange ideas with other ethnic groups to build cross-cultural understanding, and build bridges across cultures and generations

Providing educational, cultural, social, and recreational programs for exploring, performing, presenting, and sharing Turkish, Anatolian, and Levantine heritage and traditions with the Bay Area community through arts, dance, music, and food

Facilitating the empowerment of cultural and educational organizations for the promotion of cross-cultural studies