Donor Profile

DONOR PROFILE

Cash Warren ’97 and Jessica Alba

Cash Warren ’97 and Jessica Alba are new parents at Crossroads—their daughter Honor started in seventh grade last fall—but they’ve long been champions of the mission and philosophy of Cash’s alma mater. This year, they also contributed to Annual Giving and the Financial Aid Fund. We asked Cash, founder of the apparel brand Pair of Thieves, and Jessica, an actor and founder of The Honest Company, to share what inspires them to support the School.

Cash, what were some highlights of your experience at Crossroads?

Cash: I loved Crossroads. What I remember is the relationships with other students and the diversity in the student body. It was something that just felt like a warm hug. And some of my closest relationships were with my teachers and the staff at Crossroads. Those relationships felt very close-knit, authentic and true, and that was something that I wanted my kids to have as well.

Jessica, what about Crossroads appeals to you most?

Jessica: The principles that Crossroads has around cultivating emotional intelligence, coupled with the academic approach, creates an environment and community that helps all children thrive.

What are Honor’s favorite classes at the School?

Cash: She’s loving all her classes, but she talks a lot about Latin, Core and math. It’s fun to see her push herself. Crossroads does such a good job of helping kids mature and grow up.

Jessica, what inspired you to donate Honest Company cleaning supplies to Crossroads upon the School’s full reopening?

Jessica: Health and safety are always my priorities. As we navigated going back to school in the spring, I wanted to take the burden off the teachers and give parents peace of mind that

Jessica and Cash with their three children (clockwise, from center): Honor, Haven and Hayes.

the classrooms are being disinfected with cleaners that are made without harsh chemicals or fumes. Our cleaning products are safe and effective for the whole family and meet the California Department of Public Health school guidelines.

Why have you decided to make Crossroads a philanthropic priority?

Cash: To support the School’s mission and its socioeconomic and racial diversity. Allowing kids from all walks of life to experience Crossroads is so critical to its DNA. Anything that we can do to help support that mission going forward and at the current time is exactly why we’re there. We want to make sure that the student body can reflect the ever-changing landscape in this city.