West Contra Costa Public Education Fund

Organization Name:
West Contra Costa Public Education Fund
Address:
217C West Richmond Ave.
City, State, ZIP:
Richmond, CA 94801
Phone:
(510) 233-1464
Year Founded:
1983
Website:
https://edfundwest.org

Contact Name:
Robert Bunce
Title:
Deputy Director
Email Address:
robert@edfundwest.org
Phone:
(510) 233-1464 x104

Program Description

When communities work together to eliminate inequities, our youth will thrive. The West Contra Costa Public Education Fund mobilizes resources for our students and aligns the efforts of our partners to ensure that all students succeed in college, career, and life.

Our Vision: all children and youth in West Contra Costa County achieve their highest aspirations and help build healthy, safe, and vibrant communities for generations to come.

The Ed Fund offers several different programs including scholarships, college access and expanded learning.

College Advising Program (CAP): Our CAP program is a series of 4 workshops delivered in class to seniors in the Information Technology Academy at 3 comprehensive high schools in West Contra Costa Unified School District. The workshops include: applying for college, financial aid, scholarships and interpreting financial aid awards.

Getting Ready for College Conference: Our annual conference that typically draws 300+ students and parents. The conference is geared towards high school students and their families.

Scholarships: We provide college scholarships to low income students. As part of our scholarship program, students receive support with financial aid and transitioning to college.

Financial Aid Campaign: We lead a financial aid campaign throughout West Contra Costa Unified School District ensuring that all 2000+ seniors in the district have the opportunity to receive help with their FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application. District completion percentages have grown from 34% to 67%.

Services Provided

College admissions guidance and counseling
College transition and retention support
Community service/service hours
Financial aid advising/FAFSA completion

Mentoring
Parent/family services
Scholarships and last-dollar grants

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Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

White: 10%
Asian or Pacific Islander: 20%
Hispanic/Latino: 50%
African American: 20%

Education Level and
Number of Students

High School: 2000
Middle School: 0
Elementary School: 0
Post-secondary: 0
Non-traditional: 0

Populations Served

Academically At-risk
Academically High-performing
ESL Students
Undocumented Students (20)

First-Generation

Between 50% and 75%

Representative
Colleges Attended
by Alumni

California State University-Dominguez Hills
University of California-Santa Barbara