Posts Tagged ‘ Events for Youth ’

September 03, 2010 - FYA Member Smith Renaissance Society invites current and former foster youth from Alameda County  to explore the University of California Santa Cruz at a Preview Day on Saturday, October 16, 2010 @ 10 a.m. Youth will have the opportunity to meet Smith Renaissance Society collegiate fellows and talk with them about their experiences at UCSC. For more information or to reserve a space for yourself or a youth you work with, email Brandy Wright,...Read more »

August 20, 2010 - Third Annual Attend & Achieve: Back 2 School Rally Saturday, August 28th 9am-3pm Oakland City Hall (1 Frank Ogawa Plaza) Foster youth who live in Oakland and/or attend an Oakland Public School (grades K-12th) are especially invited to participate in this fun-filled event! Come out to enjoy... · Free Food · Youth & Parent Workshops · Teen Leadership Forum· Prizes · Games & Activities · Entertainment · Free School Supply Giveaways (for first 900 who pre-register for the event) Click...Read more »

May 27, 2010 - Friday, June 11 from 10-3PM Bayview Playground, San Francisco This year HEY has partnered with the renowned Project Homeless Connect to provide a unique youth centered resource fair – Bayview Connect. This event is in honor of National Foster Care Month and is being held in the Bayview to outreach to the disproportionate number of youth and families who are currently or who have formerly been involved in the foster care system.Read more »

May 13, 2010 - Imagine That! is hosting its 1st annual Wine Tasting Extravaganza Fundraiser. Proceeds from the event will benefit the proposed life enrichment programming such as Early Childhood Autism Program and Elementary Aged Male Mentoring Program. Event will be held at the lovely: Lake Chabot Golf Course 11450 Golf Links Road, Oakland, Ca 94605 Friday, June 11 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Tasting $40/person 8:00pm | Tasting & Dinner $60/person Tickets can be purchased at Lake Chabot Golf Course or www.imaginethatkids.org For more information,...Read more »

May 13, 2010 - Happy Hour Friend-Raiser: This event at Somar includes drink specials and free finger foods. Student work will be displayed and staff will be on hand to answer questions. Join Brothers on the Rise Wednesday May 26, 5:30-7:30 pm at 1727 Telegraph Avenue Oakland, CA 2nd Anniversary and Launch of Brothers Unite will include refreshments, guest speakers, activities and screenings of the boys digital stories (shorts). Entrance will be free of charge, but there will be...Read more »

October 01, 2009 - Join Family Support Services of the Bay Area in celebrating 20 years of providing services to children and families of San Francisco, Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Saturday, October 24, 2009 The Terrace Room at the Lake Merritt Hotel, Oakland, California An Evening of Lights will feature gourmet dining, live music and dancing, silent and live auctions, and special guest speakers-- all set against the backdrop of the beautiful lights of downtown Oakland reflected on Lake Merritt. Live...Read more »

July 23, 2009 - The Berkeley Teen Program is hosting a Stop the Violence/Increase the Peace BLOCK PARTY on August 4th from 3 to 8 p.m. at McGee Street between Stuart and Oregon Streets. Come join in the spirit of unity and take a stand against violence in our community. Live DJ, Open Mic, Raffle, Good Food......Everybody is Welcome. For more info, call 510-981-5147Read more »

May 28, 2009 - In Celebration of National Foster Care Month Presents "WE ARE THE VILLAGE" With Internationally Renowned Motivational Speaker, Author & Entrepreneur LES BROWN Friday, 5/29/09 6:00-9:00PM at Jesse Bethel High School Little Theatre 1800 Ascot Parkway Vallejo, CA. Order your tickets NOW! Tickets can also be purchased at the door. www.forachildsheart.org $35.00/Adult and $15/Youth In Advance (There will be an additional $5.00 per ticket at the door) Mr. Brown, well known for his series of motivational messages and his signature sign-off "This is Les Brown, Mamie...Read more »

May 28, 2009 - Lincoln Child Center Presents: James Mann Awards Dinner and Ceremony June 1st at Trader Vics, 6:00-10:00PM Since 1978 Lincoln Child Center has annually recognized outstanding contributions to the well-being of vulnerable and emotionally troubled children in the Bay area with the James Mann Service Award. The award honors the memory of the inspirational Executive Director who, from 1956 to 1975 led Lincoln Child Center in its transition from a traditional orphanage to a nationally respected multi-service organization...Read more »