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Scholarship Application Workshops

The Ed. Fund will be holding multiple workshops in January and February to help students with their Ed. Fund scholarship application. A list of dates, times and locations is as follows:

- February 13, 2012, 5:00-6:00 PM: RYSE Center, 205 41st St, Richmond, CA 94805

More workshops coming soon! For assistance with the Ed. Fund scholarship application, please email scholarships@edfundwest.org.


Cash for College Nights

The Ed. Fund will have a table at the following Cash for College Nights to advertise its scholarship program and help students and parents with the application:

- January 19, 2012, 6:30-8:00 PM: Hercules High School, 1900 Refugio Valley Rd, Hercules, CA 94547
- February 2, 2012, 6:30-8:00 PM: Pinole Valley High School, 2900 Pinole Valley Road, Pinole, CA 94564
- February 8, 2012, 6:00-8:00 PM: El Cerrito High School, 540 Ashbury Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
- February 9, 2012, 6:00-8:00 PM: DeAnza High School, 5000 Valley View Rd, Richmond, CA 94803
- February 9, 2012, 6:30-8:30 PM: Richmond High School, 1250 23rd Street, Richmond, CA 94804
- February 16, 2012, 6:30-8:30 PM: Kennedy High School, 4300 Cutting Blvd, Richmond, CA 94804

For more details and information about the Cash for College Nights, please click here.


The Ed. Fund's 23rd Annual Excellence in Education Banquet

The Ed. Fund's Annual Excellence in Education Banquet is a rare opportunity for the entire West Contra Costa County community to come together in celebration and support of our public schools. This year was no exception, and everyone had a wonderful time at the Craneway Pavilion celebrating our 2011 Teaching Excellence Award Winners and 2011 Scholarship Winners.







Become a Corporate Partner

The Ed Fund is always looking for businesses and corporations whose philanthropic goals align with our mission. We strive to improve the learning opportunities in West County public schools so that all students in this diverse community have the education necessary for full participation in the economic, civic, and cultural life of our society. As a corporate partner, you are making a long-term commitment to the execution and actualization of this mission. For more information about ways you can partner with The Ed. Fund, please call 510-233-1464.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Throughout the year the Ed Fund has a number of corporate sponsorship opportunities.

For more information about sponsorship levels and packages please call 510-233-1464 or click here.


Volunteer

The Ed. Fund periodically needs volunteers for events, mailings, and other activities. We also need tutors, speakers, and other professionals to volunteer their time to support the learning goals of students in the After School Program. To volunteer, call The Ed. Fund and leave a detailed message about your interest and availability.