Eternal Generations Emerging - EGE Foundation

05/29/2026

🎬 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗣 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗣

In February 2026, I had the opportunity to experience Uganda's incredible Murchison Falls Safari with @𝗮𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁𝘃𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀—and it exceeded every expectation.

From standing at the top of the powerful Murchison Falls to seeing wildlife in their natural habitat and exploring the beauty of Uganda's landscapes, every moment was unforgettable. What impressed me most wasn't just the destinations, but the professionalism, hospitality, and care provided throughout the journey by the August Voyage Safaris team.

As someone who travels with purpose, I value authentic experiences, cultural connection, safety, and knowledgeable guides. August Voyage Safaris delivered on all of it.

This experience helped shape the vision for what comes next...

📣 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧

In 2027, EGE Foundation, EDL & Associates, Sacramento Uganda Fellowship, Little Children of Jesus Project, and August Voyage Safaris will welcome travelers for the 𝗘𝗚𝗘 𝗢𝘂𝘁! 𝗔𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗨𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲—a journey that combines culture, community impact, education, history, sustainability, and adventure.

If you've ever dreamed of experiencing the Pearl of Africa beyond the tourist attractions, stay tuned. This is just the beginning.

Uganda captured my heart, and I can't wait to share it with others.

𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝗩𝗦 👉🏽

05/27/2026

🌲✨ What an unforgettable day exploring the Oakland Redwoods with our partners at the Sierra Club Inspiring Connections Outdoors, Sacramento!

Our Roberts Family Development Center youth wrapped up the Spring EGE Out! after-school season hiking beneath towering redwoods, connecting with nature, building confidence outdoors, and learning about ecosystems, conservation, and the importance of protecting our natural spaces. From trail exploration to moments of reflection and laughter together, this trip was the perfect way to close out an amazing season of growth and discovery. 🌿🥾

But the adventures aren’t over yet… 🌊☀️

This July, we’re heading to Point Reyes National Seashore for our next Environmental edVenture—and this one is open to the community!

Families, youth, and past program participants are all welcome to join.
📍 RSVP opens soon
⚠️ First come, first served
🌱 Space is limited

Stay tuned for details!

For inquiries contact [email protected].

05/09/2026

We're tabling at the Sac Black Farmers & Entrepreneur Market - come by and visit our booth!

Location: 1011 Del Paso Blvd
Time: 10am - 3pm

05/07/2026

This is bigger than a hike. 🌎🌱

These moments are shaping the next generation of environmental leaders. Through EGE Out!, our youth are learning through hands on exploration, interactive curriculum, and real world experiences that connect STEAM education, environmental stewardship, leadership, and global opportunity.

Today’s youth are tomorrow’s scientists, educators, conservationists, farmers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers.

At EGE Foundation, we are creating a pipeline for equity in STEAM education, career pathways, and outdoor access for BIPOC youth, from early learning to leadership and global experiences.

Ten years from now, we envision EGE youth leading in communities across the world and it starts with opportunities like this.

Today is Big Day of Giving, and we need your support to continue building this future.

🔗 Donate today through the link in our bio.

05/01/2026

Today, EGE Foundation was honored to receive a Non-profits of Distinction Award from the City of Sacramento, Mayor Kevin McCarty, recognized for our work in the community and contributions to Sacramento.

As the Founder, this is a proud moment beyond measure. This vision is obedience in action. I am humbled.

04/30/2026

This is what innovation looks like. 🌱

Our youth didn’t just learn about agriculture, they stepped into it. From exploring specialty crops to designing their own agribusiness brands, complete with labels and business cards, they’re beginning to see what it means to be part of a system that supports healthy living and community sustainability.

At EGE Foundation, we’re turning classroom learning into real world application. We’re building toward a full agriculture curriculum that expands opportunities for youth and families across the communities we serve.

This is how we plant seeds today for the fruit of tomorrow.

We are creating a pipeline for equity in STEAM education, career pathways, and outdoor access for BIPOC youth, from early learning to leadership and global experiences.

Your support helps us continue this work. Join us this Big Day of Giving.
🔗 Link in bio to give

04/27/2026

𝗔 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿:

They say you don’t always choose your path—sometimes, it chooses you.

For a long time, I thought my journey into forestry was just my own. As a Sacramento native, Sac High Alum and first-gen college grad, I headed up to Humboldt State University to earn my Bachelor’s and Master’s in Natural Resource Management. I was surrounded by the redwoods, falling in love with the timber and the industry, not realizing I was walking a path already cleared for me generations ago.

It wasn't until later that I uncovered the depth of my own family’s history in the Timber Harvest Industry across Mississippi and Arkansas. Before I even knew the stories of the Black men and women in my lineage who worked those lands, I was already studying the same trees and the same science.

Discovering that connection felt like a "virtuous assignment." It was destiny.

I returned home to Sacramento with a clear mission: to ensure that Black and brown people are no longer excluded from these spaces or these careers. Representation matters—not just in the outdoors, but in the leadership and the workforce that manages our natural resources.

That is why our "Youth Journey" leadership pipeline is so vital. It’s how we honor this history. We are building a movement where our youth don’t just visit the woods; they lead the industries that protect them. From our Little EGE Dreamers to our paid fellowships, we are creating a direct line to green careers and economic power.

This is mission. And today, we’re asking you to join us in making it a reality.

Sydney Mathis
Founding Director
EGE Foundation

𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 - 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 "𝗲𝗱𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀," 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿.

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04/24/2026

𝗜𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲. 🌱

In moments like this, hands in the soil, curiosity sparked, laughter shared, our youth begin to see what’s possible. This is the beginning of their journey.

At EGE Foundation, we’re not just teaching environmental lessons, we’re opening doors. From early learning experiences like EGE Out!, to leadership development, paid internships, and even global exchange opportunities, we walk alongside our youth every step of the way.

We are creating a pipeline for equity in STEAM education, career pathways, and outdoor access for BIPOC youth, from early learning to leadership and global experiences.

And it all starts with moments like this.

If this speaks to you, we invite you to be part of the journey. Support our work this Big Day of Giving.
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𝗪𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵?

04/21/2026

🌾🌱 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆! Today we celebrate the farmers, growers, and communities that keep our food systems thriving. At EGE Foundation, we’re proud to connect youth to agriculture through hands-on learning, sustainability, and leadership—because the future of food starts with them. 🍅🚜

💚 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲! Early giving opens 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟯, and the BIG DAY is 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟳—join us in growing the next generation of leaders and changemakers.

04/12/2026