Improving Education
Helping Tomorrow's Leaders Gain Valuable Knowledge Today
Led by a CEO who paid his own way through school, Melaleuca knows full well the value of a good education and helps today’s young people have access to the best learning opportunities. Over the years, Melaleuca has provided college scholarships for disadvantaged high school students, supported countless youth through the 4-H program, and has hosted advanced technology camps at its global headquarters.
In 2012, the Frank and Belinda VanderSloot Foundation donated $2 million to restore the vacant, historic New Sweden Schoolhouse in Idaho Falls, which had sat unused and deteriorating for 60 years. The property and schoolhouse were renovated and the VanderSloots donated its use to the American Heritage Charter School.
The Frank and Belinda VanderSloot Foundation also made a sizable donation to the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a national nonprofit educational organization that assists disadvantaged youth pursue their dreams through higher education.
“The ITC [Idaho Technology Council] applauds Melaleuca’s program to teach computer science and coding to Idaho high school students, inspiring them to enhance their technology skills. ... This is an innovative way for students to receive STEM education and prepare them for the opportunities of the future.”
— Jay Larsen, ITC President and CEO
Stories: Improving Education
Melaleuca Donates $275,000 for New Youth Event Center
The hearts and hands of Melaleuca Australia are bringing hope and healing in the wake of the country’s worst bushfire season on record.
Frank and Belinda VanderSloot Receive Preservation Award From Bonneville County Heritage Association
Frank and Belinda VanderSloot were honored by the Bonneville County Heritage Association for their efforts in completely restoring the historic New Sweden School.
Melaleuca CEO Speaks to Idaho State University’s Business Students
Sharing four keys to having a great life, Melaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot addressed a packed house of students and faculty at Idaho State University.
High School Students Build Apps at Melaleuca’s Free IT Boot Camp
Following the enormous success of last year’s event, Melaleuca concluded its second annual Computer Programming Boot Camp at its global headquarters in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
IT Boot Camp for High School Students Highlights Melaleuca’s Commitment to Education, Innovation
Melaleuca hosted 28 tech-minded high school students from the region as part of a weeklong computer programming boot camp.
