Archive for April, 2010
Helping At-Risk Students Stay in School
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
CEC’s Transition Program provides support to students transitioning back to their public schools
Imagine switching high schools right in the middle of a semester, you know no one, you have no help enrolling in classes, you have no support from any adult figure and you are expected to do well or face switching schools yet once again. This can be a real scenario for students in the San Mateo Court and Community Schools—alternative schools for students on probation or who have been expelled. All of these students need caring relationships and guidance more than ever in order to excel both academically and personally. (more…)
More Than Doubling Our Impact — Thanks to You!
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
CEC partnerships increase, helping us to now reach 10,000 students and 800 teachers
This has been a very exciting year for the Cleo Eulau Center! Part of our strategic direction is to influence the field at a national level, as well as establish key partnerships that will help us advance our mission and keep us organizationally and fiscally strong. (more…)
Thank You to Our Donors & Supporters!
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
Annual Campaign Results
Thank you to all our supporters who recently donated to our Annual Campaign. With your help, CEC raised, to date, $25,000! The annual campaign is a critical part of our fundraising plan and provides necessary financial support each year to hundreds and educators and thousands of students! Also, a special thanks to the following foundations and individuals for thier recent financial support:
- Altos Foundation: $2500
- Atkinson Foundation: $5000
- George Sandy Foundation: $20,000
- Morgan Family Foundaton: $15,000
- Joan Lane: $10,000
Thank you!
Our Community Comes Together
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
Recent Train Suicides Address Importance of Building Resilience in Youth
Our community was in shock this summer after four consecutive teen suicides, and one more last week, all by train. These deaths have forced community members to come together, offering a number of resources to teens and families. (more…)