Monthly Archives: November 2008

United Way of the Bay Area Wins Competitive IRS Grant

Earn It! Keep It! Save It! (EKS) is a United Way of the Bay Area-led coalition that coordinates over 160 free tax preparation sites serving low-to-moderate income families and individuals in the seven county Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, … Continue reading

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Glide Foundation Receives Funding for Youth Workforce Development

The Glide Foundation learned in early November that it would receive an award of $271, 973 from the San Francisco Department of Children Youth and their Families (DCYF) for the FY 2008-2009 Youth Workforce Development Expansion program.  The award is … Continue reading

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Measure D Wins With a 79% Supermajority!

West Contra Costa voters weighed in overwhelmingly in support of Measure D on Tuesday, November 4. Measure D renews critical funding for key programs in the West Contra Costa Unified School District. The measure garnered 79% of the vote well … Continue reading

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Glen Price Honored as Partner of the Year

On October 17, 2008, the West Contra Costa Unified School District presented Glen Price with one of its annual “Partner of the Year Awards.”

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New Date for 21st Century Community Learning Center Workshop

The California Department of Education (CDE) has released the 21st Century Community Learning Center High School Request for Applications (RFA) and the Elementary/Middle RFA is expected soon.  In preparation, the Bay Area Partnership has asked the Glen Price Group to … Continue reading

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North Vallejo Health Collaborative Takes Critical Step Forward

A diverse group of partners including parents, community members, the Vallejo City Unified School District, County Agencies, First 5 Solano, the United Way, Fighting Back Partnership and others celebrated a significant milestone in their effort to establish a school-based health center at Elsa … Continue reading

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