During this season of thankfulness, consider giving back to the local community with your time or financial support. Jean Chen rounds up a list of local nonprofits in need. Whether you have a few hours to pitch in, or are able to make a long-term commitment, your support is invaluable! Photos by Jenn Heflin. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/volunteer-opportunities-alameda/
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Each spring, the Rotary Club of Alameda champions local initiatives by offering community grants to support a diverse range of community development and humanitarian projects, benefiting many nonprofit organizations that enhance the lives of Alameda residents. This year, 23 nonprofits were named. https://alamedapost.com/news/rotary-club-alameda-awards-23-community-grants-local-nonprofits/
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"Alameda Education Foundation (AEF), which administers Middle School Sports for Alameda Unified School District, celebrates the close of the 2024-2025 school year with congratulations and thanks to all of the student-athletes, coaches, volunteers, and families..." writes Lily Gates-Tilles. https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/aef-middle-school-sports-celebrates-athletic-success/
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After a successful fundraiser at their annual Chili Cookoff, the Kiwanis Club awarded grants to 15 local nonprofits. "For the 2025 Grant Awards, the Alameda Kiwanis Club Grants Committee emphasized work to combat violence and racism, and to promote equity and equality," writes Patricia Bowen. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/alameda-kiwanis-foundation-awards-community-grants-local-nonprofits/
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In this week's Letters to the Editor, Lynn Perata praises Encinal High School's performance of 'Mamma Mia,' and AEF reaffirms their commitment to supporting AUSD during uncertain times. https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/letters-to-the-editor-for-march-28-2025/
The Alameda Education Foundation announced that it has chosen long-time Alameda resident Julia Owens to be its new executive director, following the planned retirement of AEF’s previous director, Vicki Sedlack. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-education-foundation-welcomes-new-executive-director-julia-owens/
"On Tuesday, November 19, the Alameda Rotary Club presented matching grants to nonprofit organizations to support the important services and support that they provide in our community," writes Robin Seeley.
https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/alameda-rotary-club-supports-17-local-nonprofits/
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The Windermere Foundation is donating $10,176 across seven local non-profits: Rhythmix Cultural Works, Girls Inc. of the Island City, Alameda Food Bank, Alameda Education Foundation, Meals on Wheels, Mastick Senior Center, and Alameda Welfare Council.
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After 15 years with the Alameda Education Foundation, Vicki Sedlack writes a letter to the community announcing her retirement, "I love supporting education and I love the huge impact we make on Alameda students every single day."
https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/aef-executive-director-vicki-sedlack-retiring/
At its September 10 meeting, the AUSD Board of Education approved the Unaudited Actuals Financial Report for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and received a program update from the Alameda Education Foundation. Ken Der breaks down how the school system allocated their funds last year.
https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-approves-2023-24-unaudited-actuals-financial-report/
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Get out of the house this week with Alameda favorites—like the annual Legacy Home Tour! The whole family is invited to the 2024 Family Fun Ride Around Alameda, and barbecue lovers may rejoice, thanks to AEF's Back 2 School BBQ. All this and more in our weekly events roundup, All Around Alameda.
https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-homegrown-fun/
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The Alameda Education Foundation (AEF) is hosting its second annual Back 2 School BBQ on Thursday, September 19, to benefit programs for Alameda students and teachers. Enjoy delicious food, listen to live music, and participate in a silent auction and raffle—all for a great cause.
https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/back-2-school-bbq-benefit-aef-programs/
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AEF is raising funds for its annual school supply drive for TK - 12th grade students. Their website explains why monetary donations are so helpful, "Your financial donation enables us to specify the items needed and order in bulk to stretch every single dollar so we can reach more students in need."
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Alameda Education Foundation, a nonprofit that supports educational opportunities, innovation, and equity for Alameda public school K-12 students, has now welcomed four new members to its Board of Directors—Nadia Bueno, Jennifer Bullock, Sahru Keiser, and Page Tomblin.
https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-education-foundation-welcomes-new-board-members/
Enjoy live music and beautiful Alameda summer weather at South Shore Center's free 4th of July festival and summer concert series on July 13, 20, and 27. Every purchase of beer or wine helps to provide a free backpack and fresh school supplies for public school students here in Alameda.
https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/south-shore-center-hosting-free-concerts-throughout-july/
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The sun is up, the sky is blue, and it’s time to sign up for summer camp. From Acronastics to Zentangle, Alameda Education Foundation (AEF) Summer Enrichment Camp week-long sessions begin the week of June 17 and run through July 12.
In the beautiful sunshine on May 21, the Rotary Club held its weekly meeting at the Rotary Club of Alameda Pavilion at Jean Sweeney Open Space Park. At the meeting, the Club awarded matching grants to 11 Alameda nonprofit organizations to support their important contributions to our community.
https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/jean-sweeneys-legacy-the-gift-that-keeps-on-giving/
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Congratulations to the Encinal Junior Jets and Lincoln Lions for capturing victories in the AEF Middle School Sports girls basketball championships! Both teams fought off challenges by the Wood Beavers to win the Division II and Division I championships, respectively.
https://alamedapost.com/features/sports/jets-lions-win-middle-school-girls-basketball-championships/
#alameda #AlamedaEducationFoundation #basketball #EncinalJuniorAndSeniorHighSchool #LincolnMiddleSchool #WoodMiddleSchool
Alameda Education Foundation has announced the addition of three new artists to their popular Art Changes program: poet Shanti Lair-Croom and painters Alex D. da Silva and Bill Jeng.
https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/aefs-art-changes-program-welcomes-three-more-artists/
Alameda Education Foundation's middle school volleyball season is off to a great start, and this year's Art Across the Island program marks 4,000 student work displays since the program's conception in 2016. Stop by Alameda Point Gym to catch a volleyball game, and look out for art across these Alameda locations.
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