The Heart of the Profession: Supporting the Journey from Student to Specialist

The Vision At the CSHA Foundation, we believe that communication is a fundamental human right. Behind every child finding their voice and every adult regaining their connection is a dedicated professional. But who supports the supporters?

Our mission is to ensure that no California clinician or student walks their path alone. Today, we invite you to join us in sustaining the four pillars that hold up our profession.

A Lifelong Commitment to Excellence

Your contribution today doesn't just go into a general fund; it fuels a continuous cycle of support for the speech-language and hearing community:

Empowering the Next Generation: We start at the beginning. By supporting Undergraduates, we provide mentorship and resources to students from diverse backgrounds, ensuring the future of our workforce reflects the vibrant diversity of California.
Investing in Academic Success: Through our Graduate Scholarships, we ease the financial burden on the leaders of tomorrow, allowing them to focus on clinical mastery rather than tuition debt.
Advancing the Science of Care: Our Research Grants fund the evidence-based breakthroughs that improve our practice. We invest in the "why" and "how" so that every Californian receives the highest standard of care.
Protecting Our Own: Life is unpredictable. Our Hardship Fund provides a vital safety net for professionals facing unforeseen crises such as natural disasters or medical emergencies; ensuring a temporary setback doesn't end a career of impact.

The Challenge: Better Together

This year, we are bringing our community together through a spirit of friendly competition.

For Individuals: Every dollar you give strengthens our collective resilience.
For Organizations: We invite clinics and companies to form Fundraising Teams. Support your employees' giving, ignite a little "clinical competition," and help us crown this year’s Pillar of the Community award winner.
For the Bidders: Visit our Silent Auction to bid on exclusive items and experiences. 100% of the proceeds go directly toward these four vital initiatives.

Your Impact

Whether you are an SLP, an SLPA, an Audiologist, or a supporter of the cause, your gift is a vote for the future of communication.

Will you help us reach our goal?

Select a Team to support your favorite organization.
Place a Bid in the auction.
Donate directly to the fund that speaks to your heart.

The CSHA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Convergence Campaign

Investing in the next generation of leaders, the research that guides us, and the professionals who sustain us.