PANORAMA CITY, CA – More than 600 students at St. Genevieve Parish Schools will launch a Christmas card campaign on Friday, December 5, urging Governor Gavin Newsom to support California’s participation in the new Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program.
The activity will take place at 11:00 a.m. on the St. Genevieve campus and will run throughout the month, with cards to be delivered to the Governor’s Office before the holidays.
Students share personal stories to highlight education needs
The effort is led by students enrolled in the school’s Leadership and Advocacy Class, which aims to give young people a meaningful voice in discussions about education policy. Through handwritten Christmas cards, students will share their experiences in the classroom, describe how their education has shaped them, and express their hopes for expanded opportunities.
School administrators said the project also gives students an age-appropriate way to articulate what their education means to them during a season associated with gratitude and hope.
Federal program offers dollar-for-dollar tax credits
The Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program was established by federal law in 2025 to expand K to 12 educational options nationwide. Beginning January 1, 2027, individual taxpayers may receive a federal tax credit of up to 1,700 dollars per year for donations to certified Scholarship Granting Organizations.
These nonprofit SGOs use donated funds to provide scholarships covering tuition, educational materials, tutoring services, and support for students with special needs. Scholarships may be used at public, private, or religious schools.
Event details
The student card-making activity will be held at St. Genevieve Parish Schools located at 14061 Roscoe Boulevard in Panorama City. Parking is available behind the church through the Hazeltine Avenue gate.
