New Haven Schools Foundation

10/31/2026

🎃 Give that ghost of a car a new afterlife!

This Halloween, make the old car in your driveway disappear—with FREE pickup and no selling hassles. Donate it to New Haven Schools Foundation and help bring opportunities to life for local students.

No tricks. Just a frightfully good cause. 👻

10/27/2026

🍂 Our fall newsletter is here! Catch up on what’s happening at New Haven Schools Foundation—from gala tickets and upcoming scholarships to alumni connections and a big thank-you to our Mutt Strut community.

We also announce the planned retirement of our Executive Director, Helen Kennedy, in June 2027. Members of the NHUSD community have a "sneak preview" opportunity to apply for the position before it is shared more widely.

See how you can help New Haven students take their next steps and teachers bring new ideas to life.

👉 Read the fall newsletter

Fall 2026 Newsletter Lighting the Way for the Leaders of Tomorrow # # Tickets on Sale Now! 2027 Gala A Great Night Out. A Brighter Future for New Haven Students. Gather your friends and join the New Haven Schools Foundation on February 6, 2027, at Castlewood Country Club for an evening of celebration...

10/26/2026

👻 Is that old car haunting your driveway?

Turn a fright into a brighter future! Donate your vehicle to New Haven Schools Foundation and help create opportunities for local students. It’s easy, pickup is FREE, and there’s no haggling horror. 🎃

Treat yourself to more space—and treat students to more possibilities.

https://careasy.org/nonprofit/newhavenschoolsfoundation

10/23/2026

Is your dog's costume ready yet? We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the Mutt Strut tomorrow morning! Here's the schedule of all the fun activities we have planned for you. Huge thanks to our event sponsors and donors! Today is the last day to purchase tickets in advance and speed through check-in, but we will have tickets available at the event. Ready. Set. Strut!

10/23/2026

TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY!

Who's ready to STRUT?! The countdown is almost over, and we can't wait to see you and your furry friends at the NHSF Mutt Strut TOMORROW!

Get those tails wagging, costumes ready, and cameras charged — it's going to be a paws-itively FUN morning! 🐕🏆

🎒 🐾 PACK YOUR LEASH CHECKLIST!
☑️ 💧 Water
☑️ 🦮 Leash
☑️ 🦴 Treats
☑️ 🎭 Your pup's best costume
☑️ 📸 Camera for those adorable moments
☑️ 👫 FRIENDS! The more, the furrier!

Who's joining your crew for a morning of dog contests, breakfast, music, prizes, and tail-wagging fun?

📅 Tomorrow — Saturday, October 24
📍 Historic Masonic Homes, Union City
🕗 Check-in starts at 8 AM

❤️ Every paw helps support scholarships and classroom grants for New Haven students!

www.muttstrut.net

10/22/2026

🐶 A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! 🐾

We are incredibly grateful to our generous sponsors and community partners who help make the Mutt Strut possible. Your support fuels this beloved community tradition and helps us invest in the success of New Haven students!

* Supervisor Elisa Marquez
* Masonic Homes of California
* Al and Marsha Badella
* Fremont Bank
* Republic Services
* Washington Health
* Tri-Ced Community Recycling

Last Chance to Register: www.muttstrut.net

10/22/2026

🚗 Give your old car new purpose.

Donate your vehicle to New Haven Schools Foundation and turn miles of memories into opportunities for local students. Donating is easy, and pickup is FREE!

Clear your driveway. Make a difference. ❤️

10/21/2026

NHSF Mutt Strut 2026
Saturday, October 24 | Historic Masonic Homes, Union City

Get those paws ready! Join us for a morning packed with furry fun, tasty treats, music, contests, and community spirit — all for a great cause: supporting New Haven Unified School District students, teachers, and programs!

Your Mutt Strut Morning Lineup
8:00 AM | Check In, Chow Down & Jam Out!
Get registered, grab your breakfast, enjoy the music, check out the vendors, and get ready to strut your stuff!
8:45 AM | Warm Up & Welcome
Stretch those legs, get the pups pumped, and hear a few words from our special guests before the big moment!
9:00 AM | The Grand Marshal Welcome & Mutt Strut Parade!
It’s time to hit the route! Cheer on our furry friends as they strut their stuff in the main event. Tails will wag, cameras will flash, and cuteness will be off the charts!
10:00 AM | Let the Games Begin!
The competition is ON! Stick around for our paws-itively entertaining contests:
🐕 Dog Agility — Watch our athletic pups tackle the challenge!
🎩 Doggy Tricks — Sit, stay, roll over… prepare to be amazed!
🌭 Hotdog Dunking — Slobbery snouts and speedy snackers!
👻 Costume Contest — Who has the most creative getup?
👗 Best Dressed — Strut your stuff, fashionistas!
11:00 AM | Prizes, Cheers & Community Fun!
Celebrate our winners, enjoy the festivities, say hello again to the vendors, and make a few new furry friends before heading home!

All activities take place in the lower parking lot of the Historic Masonic Homes in Union City.

Every paw that participates helps support scholarships and classroom grants for New Haven students. Come for the dogs, stay for the fun, and leave knowing you made a difference!

We’ll see you there! 🐾

Tickets are still available!
🔗 www.muttstrut.com

10/21/2026

🏆 LET THE MUTT STRUT CONTESTS BEGIN! 🏆

Who’s ready to show off their four-legged superstar? Get ready for fun, adorable competitors, and plenty of chances to shine!

CHECK OUT THE FUN-FILLED CONTESTS THIS SATURDAY AT THE NHSF MUTT STRUT!!

🐾 Dog Agility Course – Watch your pups navigate the challenge course!
🐾 Best Doggy Tricks – Sit, stay, roll over… impress the judges with your best trick!
🐾 Hotdog Dunking – A deliciously messy crowd favorite competition!
🐾 Costume Contests – Who’s wearing the most paws-itively creative looks?
🐾 Best Dressed – Strut your stuff in canine couture!

Enter the fun, cheer on your favorites, and see which pups take home the prizes! From show-stopping style to unforgettable personalities, our canine contestants are sure to steal the spotlight!

Family-friendly fun while supporting student education in our community!

📅 Saturday, October 24
📍 Historic Masonic Homes, Union City

Bring your pup, bring the family, and bring your cheering voice! Let’s make this year’s Mutt Strut another one to remember!

Tickets are still available!
🔗 www.muttstrut.com

10/17/2026

🐾🏆 1 WEEK UNTIL THE NHSF MUTT STRUT! 🐶🎉

Who's ready to strut their stuff? Get a sneak peek at the fun waiting for you at the NHSF Mutt Strut on Saturday, October 24 at the beautiful Masonic Homes! 🐕💛

🏆 CONTESTS! 🐩✨
Think your pup has what it takes to steal the show? Best dressed, best trick dog, a hot dog eating contest, musical chairs, and a doggie agility course. Winning dog(s) get to be the bark of the town!

🎁 PRIZES!
You won't want to miss the exciting gift baskets and goodies waiting for our participants!

👕 MORE VALUE FOR YOUR REGISTRATION!
Your Mutt Strut experience includes an event T-shirt, breakfast, a swag bag, and a door prize ticket — all while supporting local students through college scholarships and classroom grants! 🎓❤️

🐾 Bring your pups, bring the family, and bring your community spirit!

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
📍 Historic Masonic Homes of California, Union City

⏰ Just ONE WEEK to go! Register now and get ready for a day of furry fun for a great cause!

🔗 www.muttstrut.com