United Way of the Bay Area http://www.uwba.org Give. Advocate. Volunteer. Live United. Wed, 16 May 2012 14:41:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Lincecum “Chips In”: Please vote to see him drive a bookmobile! http://www.uwba.org/2012/05/vote-for-tim-lincecum/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vote-for-tim-lincecum http://www.uwba.org/2012/05/vote-for-tim-lincecum/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 17:30:00 +0000 shumdesign http://www.uwba.org/?p=7426 We want Tim Lincecum and his dog to drive a bookmobile into a kid’s read-a-thon sponsored by United Way, the San Francisco Public Library, and San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department. Vote in the “Tim Chips In” contest and make it a reality!

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1327 Berry Street Calistoga, Ca 94515

(707) 942-4398

Calistoga Elementary Website

Principal:Michele Treuscorff

Community School Since:

Community School Leadership: Victoria Li

Extended Learning: Afterschool Enrichment Program, Summer Learning and Enrichment Program, Youth Leadership & Conflict Management, Torch Club, Smart Kids Program (Personal & Professional Development), Art Program, Photography

Support Services: Individual and Group Mentorship, Family Resource Center

Family Engagement: ELAC, PTA, Parent Coaching, Parent Education (ESL, Computer Literacy Classes), Parent Engagement Activities

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]]> http://www.uwba.org/2012/04/calistoga-elementary/feed/ 0 McPherson Elementary http://www.uwba.org/2012/04/mcpherson-elementary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mcpherson-elementary http://www.uwba.org/2012/04/mcpherson-elementary/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:04:35 +0000 jbutler http://www.uwba.org/?p=7342 http://www.uwba.org/2012/04/mcpherson-elementary/feed/ 0 Marilyn Avenue Elementary http://www.uwba.org/2012/04/marilyn-avenue-elementary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=marilyn-avenue-elementary http://www.uwba.org/2012/04/marilyn-avenue-elementary/#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:17:16 +0000 jbutler http://www.uwba.org/?p=7276 Marilyn Avenue Elementary

800 Marylin Avenue, Livermore, CA 94551

(925)606-4724

Livermore Unified School District

Marilyn Avenue SchoolLoop

Principal: Jeff Keller

Community School Coordinator: Maria Toscano

Student Services: LEAP Afterschool Program, Homework Help, Enrichment Activities, Political Classes

Support Services: Referrals for Menal Health Services, Individual and Group Counseling, Health Support, Food Bank, Nutrition Classes, Cooking Classes

Parent Engagement: School Site Council, PSO, Parent Coaching Classes, Parent Education Classes (ESL, Spanish, Elementary and Middle School Classes), Parent Volunteerism, Parent Engagement Activities, Exercise Program

Public Funding: Livermore School District

Private Funding: United Way of the Bay Area, Tri-Valley Community Foundation

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]]> http://www.uwba.org/2012/04/marilyn-avenue-elementary/feed/ 0 San Francisco Summer Jobs+ http://www.uwba.org/2012/04/san-francisco-summer-jobs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=san-francisco-summer-jobs http://www.uwba.org/2012/04/san-francisco-summer-jobs/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:58:47 +0000 shumdesign http://www.uwba.org/?p=7241 United Way is partnering with the San Francisco Mayor’s Office to create thousands of jobs and internships for Bay Area youth. Pledge a job. Apply for a job. Let’s get youth to work!

]]> http://www.uwba.org/2012/04/san-francisco-summer-jobs/feed/ 0 Mandela High School (Fremont Federation of High Schools) http://www.uwba.org/2012/03/mandela-high-school-fremont-federation-of-high-schools/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mandela-high-school-fremont-federation-of-high-schools http://www.uwba.org/2012/03/mandela-high-school-fremont-federation-of-high-schools/#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2012 23:15:43 +0000 jbutler http://www.uwba.org/?p=6689 4610 Foothill Boulevard Oakland, CA 94601

(510) 879-1141

Oakland Unified School District

Mandela High School Website

Principal: Robin Glover

Community School Since: 2012

Lead Agency: OUSD

Community School Coordinator: Nidya Baez

Student Services: After School Program, Youth Leadership, Conflict Management

Support Services: Mental Health Services, Individual and Group Counseling, Health Support, Parent Engagement:Parent Engagement Activities

Public Funding Sources: 21st Century, Health and Mental Health Dollars, General Fund, Title 1

Our Story:

Vision

Create a sustainable collaborative community of high expectations and high support which engages all students to maximize their potentials to achieve academic excellence, be accountable, be proactive and be socially responsible.

Mission

Our campus community will engage all students in a rigorous curriculum that will challenge and support them to achieve their fullest potential in a sustainable school culture that meets the needs of all students to become college ready and workplace prepared.

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(510)434-5224

MCPHS Website

Oakland Unified School District

Principal: Mr. Hurst

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510-644-8812 

Berkeley Unified School District

http://www.rosaparkselementary.org/

Principal: Paco Furlan

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(510) 436-3636  

Oakland Unified School District

Urban Promise Academy Website

Principal: Mark Triplett

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]]> http://www.uwba.org/2012/03/urban-promise-academy-middle-school/feed/ 0 United For Success (Middle School) http://www.uwba.org/2012/03/united-for-success-middle-school/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=united-for-success-middle-school http://www.uwba.org/2012/03/united-for-success-middle-school/#comments Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:45:48 +0000 jbutler http://www.uwba.org/?p=6744 2101 35th Avenue, Oakland, California 94601 

(510)535-3880

Oakland Unified School District 

http://ousdms.ousd.k12.ca.us/ufs/site/default.asp

Principal: Elia Bustamante

Lead Agency: Elev8/Safe Passages

Community School Since: 2008

Community School Leadership: Victoria Galbert

Student Services: After School Program, Summer Learning/Intercession, Youth Leadership, Conflict Management, Professional Development/ Personal Development, Saturday School, Americorps Tutoring

Support Services: Mental Health Services, Individual and Group Counseling, Health Support, Family Resource Center, School Based Health Center offering free medical, dental, and behavioral health services to students and families, stipended youth internships, teacher and staff support and training.

Parent Engagement: School Site Council, Parent Coaching, Parent Education, Parent Volunteerism, Professional Development, Parent Engagement Activities, free legal services, ACCFB Food Pantry, free VITA Tax Preparation clinics, MediCal Eligibility Workers, parent leadership and advocacy

Public Funding: ASES, Violence Prevention Grants, Human Service Agency, Health and Mental Health Dollars, School District Dollars

Private Funding: United Way of the Bay Area

Our Story: United for Success is a small school on 35th Avenue designed by parents, students, teachers and community members who wanted a safe, caring and high-achieving middle school in the heart of the Fruitvale district. We currently have 420 students in grades 6-8. We offer individual attention to students to accelerate their academic progress. United for Success is one of five Oakland Elev8 sites. Elev8 brings together schools, families and the community in underserved neighborhoods to ensure that students succeed in school and in life.

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