Chamberlin Education Foundation

Sending our gratitude to all West Contra Costa teachers as the school year finishes. Wishing every educator a restful and restorative summer season!

Teachers revel in community gratitude at West Contra Costa educator happy hour Annual Gratitude Grants event celebrates hundreds of public school teachers on Richmond waterfront

PHOTOS: Annual Gratitude Grants event celebrates hundreds of West Contra Costa public school teachers on Richmond waterfront!

Teachers revel in community gratitude at West Contra Costa educator happy hour Annual Gratitude Grants event celebrates hundreds of public school teachers on Richmond waterfront

After five years building partnerships and growing the foundation's grantmaking to support West Contra Costa public schools, Dr. Stefanie Phillips will step down from her CEO role leading the Chamberlin Education Foundation. She will join CEF's Board of Directors to continue her service to the West County education ecosystem. Full announcement:

Foundation CEO departs for WestEd role, will join CEF Board of Directors CEF’s VP of Academics to serve as Interim Executive Director during candidate search

West Contra Costa teachers: Please apply today!

Our annual Gratitude Grants application for West Contra Costa educators is open! These individual $300 grants help teachers create a vibrant and inclusive learning environment for students.

Please apply by 3/20! View all eligible roles, application link, and more info below, and share widely with West Contra Costa public school teachers!

Gratitude Grants — Chamberlin Education Foundation West Contra Costa teachers: Apply for Gratitude Grants by Mar 20!

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we spotlight two local changemakers who dedicate their lives to young people’s success!

Robin Yee Wilson and Katherine Acosta-Verprauskus, thanks for all that you do for West Contra Costa kids! You stand tall among champions in the local education equity and youth justice movement!

Our annual Julie Wright Changemaker Award celebrates these lifelong advocates and others who demonstrate courage, tenacity, and dedication to West Contra Costa students.

Learn more about Robin, Katherine, and past JWCA honorees Juanita Towns, Stephanie Medley, Tana Monteiro and Scottie Smith — inspiring women who make our community stronger through their work to support young people, and as unflinching equity advocates in Richmond and beyond.

2024 Julie Wright Changemaker Award Honorees Katherine Acosta-Verprauskus, Robin Wilson recognized as equity-focused youth advocates in West Contra Costa

Such a thrill to celebrate this year's Julie Wright Changemaker Award honorees last night!

Our gratitude goes to the educators, leaders, community members, and friends who gathered with us to recognize West Contra Costa Schools' Katherine Acosta-Verprauskus and Robin Wilson, Executive Director of West County READS + Educators Book Depot. These education champions embody the tenacity, courage, and dedication to students that lives on in Julie's memory.

Visit https://chamberlinfoundation.org to learn more about this year's JWCA honorees!

The Julie Wright Changemaker Award recognizes courageous, equity-focused education advocates driving change in West Contra Costa.

Learn more about this year's honorees, and nominate a local changemaker for next year's award!

2024 Julie Wright Changemaker Award Honorees Katherine Acosta-Verprauskus, Robin Wilson recognized as equity-focused youth advocates in West Contra Costa

“There are still people whose dream it is to teach. They’re our community members.” — Kristyn Loy

How a new partnership between West Contra Costa Schools and Rivet School can help aspiring local educators take the first step toward becoming credentialed West Contra Costa teachers.

WCCUSD working to ‘grow its own’ diverse, community-rooted teaching force through local degree program Grant-funded Rivet School partnership increases accessibility, support for district employees seeking teaching roles amid ongoing classroom vacancies

“Our students deserve and need teachers who look like them, teachers who have similar cultures and backgrounds and have lived similar experiences.” — Kristyn Loy

How a new partnership between West Contra Costa Schools and
Rivet School can help grow a diverse, community-rooted teacher workforce.

WCCUSD working to ‘grow its own’ diverse, community-rooted teaching force through local degree program Grant-funded Rivet School partnership increases accessibility, support for district employees seeking teaching roles amid ongoing classroom vacancies

Meet the West Contra Costa Schools leader working to grow the district's teacher workforce by recruiting diverse, local talent from within.

WCCUSD working to ‘grow its own’ diverse, community-rooted teaching force through local degree program Grant-funded Rivet School partnership increases accessibility, support for district employees seeking teaching roles amid ongoing classroom vacancies

Thrilled to welcome an expert data analyst with deep local roots to our team! Meet our new Program Manager, Data & Learning Systems!

Experienced analyst to lead foundation’s data and learning efforts, measure impact San Pablo native brings equity focus, local familiarity to analysis of student academic success in West Contra Costa

PHOTOS: So much fun at this year's Gratitude Grants Happy Hour! Gallery link below -- download your faves!

Gratitude Grant funding for West Contra Costa teachers increased 62% in major expansion In response to rising costs for educators, foundation grants grew to $300, reach record number of local educators

Larger grants to more teachers: 2023 Gratitude Grants awarded to roughly 1,400 educators across West Contra Costa — each received $300 to purchase classroom materials and supplies for their students!

This Thursday, we celebrate West Contra Costa teachers at our annual Gratitude Grants Happy Hour!

https://chamberlinfoundation.org/gratitude-grant-funding-for-west-contra-costa-teachers-increased-62-in-major-expansion/

Gratitude Grant funding for West Contra Costa teachers increased 62% in major expansion In response to rising costs for educators, foundation grants grew to $300, reach record number of local educators

Proud to celebrate these courageous, equity-focused youth advocates!

Juanita Towns (West Contra Costa Schools / The Black Parents Resourse Center) and Stephanie Medley (RYSE Center) have received the 2023 Julie Wright Changemaker Award.

Know someone we should consider for next year's award? Click below to nominate them today!
https://chamberlinfoundation.org/celebration-honors-2023-julie-wright-changemaker-awardees/

Celebration honors 2023 Julie Wright Changemaker Awardees Second-annual award event recognizes courageous youth advocates in West Contra Costa

Educators of color face unique challenges when advancing into . Learn how Chamberlin Education Foundation and Jacksonville Public Education Fund are removing financial barriers for aspiring principals! https://hubs.ly/Q01Jl7Js0

Power of Philanthropy to Shape Future School Leadership | New Leaders Blog Educators of color face unique challenges when advancing into school leadership. Yet, new public-private partnerships are removing financial barriers for aspiring principals. Learn how.

FINAL REMINDER: Our annual teacher Gratitude Grants application closes Tues, Mar 21!

This year, we increased the individual teacher grant amount to $300.

All West Contra Costa TK-12 public school teachers are encouraged to apply by 11:59pm Tuesday, 3/21! Tag a colleague who may still want to apply!



https://chamberlinfoundation.org/gratitude-grant

DEADLINE: APPLY TODAY! West Contra Costa teachers: Apply for Gratitude Grants by Mar 21!

Our annual teacher Gratitude Grants application is NOW OPEN!

This year, we increased the individual teacher grant amount to $300.

All West Contra Costa TK-12 public school teachers are encouraged to apply by March 21! https://chamberlinfoundation.org/gratitude-grants/

West Contra Costa teachers: APPLY NOW! Our $300 Gratitude Grants help West Contra Costa teachers add classroom supplies that create a vibrant and inclusive learning environment for students.

We’re thrilled to announce the 2023 Julie Wright Changemaker Award honorees — Juanita Towns and Stephanie Medley!

WATCH: Hear from this year’s honorees in their own words, and find out which organizations they each helped support with their $10,000 JWCA grant fund!

The JWCA honors courageous, equity-focused education advocates in West Contra Costa. These two powerful advocates courageously center youth voice, and ensure that the needs and goals of young people are recognized and addressed. They truly embody the spirit of this annual award celebrating the life and legacy of Julie Wright. We couldn’t be happier to highlight their impactful work in Richmond and surrounding communities.

While you're there, NOMINATE a Julie Wright Changemaker for next year’s award! Visit the page below for details!

https://chamberlinfoundation.org/julie-wright-changemaker-award/

2023 Julie Wright Changemaker Award Honorees Stephanie Medley, Juanita Towns recognized as equity-focused youth advocates in West Contra Costa

Excited to kick off the week alongside dozens of West Contra Costa Schools educators at UnboundEd's Standards Institute!
https://chamberlinfoundation.org/wccusd-educators-ready-to-be-challenged-at-standards-institute/

WCCUSD educators ‘ready to be challenged’ at Standards Institute Teachers, leaders attend national professional development conference that will ‘push your mindset’ says district’s Chief Academic Officer

We're excited to announce the newest member of our team to the West Contra Costa community!

As the foundation’s Program Officer, Talent, Thomas Laymon will expand our support for educator recruitment, retention and advancement in West Contra Costa public schools.

https://chamberlinfoundation.org/program-officer-talent-to-manage-cef-talent-recruitment-and-retention-grants-west-contra-costa/

Seasoned education leader to manage foundation’s talent recruitment and retention grants Program Officer will direct grants and programs that support educators in West Contra Costa public schools

On this , we're excited to announce this year's Community Giving Initiative grantees!

Our annual CGI grants support a broad range of nonprofit organizations that serve West Contra Costa youth beyond the school day.

We appreciate the many of you who encouraged a record number of applicants this year! Most of all, we are grateful to the 46 organizations offering unique service and supports for young people across West Contra Costa!



https://chamberlinfoundation.org/cef-to-deliver-record-number-of-community-grants-to-west-contra-costa-nonprofits/

CEF to deliver record number of community grants to West Contra Costa nonprofits on Giving Tuesday Community Giving Initiative will support 46 youth-serving organizations

Our Community Giving Initiative provides grants up to $15,000 to nonprofits that support West Contra Costa youth!

Apply by November 3, and please share with eligible orgs!

https://chamberlinfoundation.org/application-open-grants-up-to-15k-for-youth-serving-nonprofits-in-west-contra-cost

Application open: Grants up to $15K for youth-serving nonprofits in West Contra Costa Community Giving Initiative grants support local organizations that encourage youth leadership, creativity, and cultural expression

Youth-serving nonprofits in West Contra Costa: APPLY NOW!

Our Community Giving Initiative provides grants up to $15,000 to local organizations that support youth with creative and culturally-affirming learning experiences.

Apply today, or share with leaders of eligible orgs!

Details and application link below. Deadline: November 3

https://chamberlinfoundation.org/application-open-grants-up-to-15k-for-youth-serving-nonprofits-in-west-contra-costa/

Application open: Grants up to $15K for youth-serving nonprofits in West Contra Costa Community Giving Initiative grants support local organizations that encourage youth leadership, creativity, and cultural expression

Youth-serving nonprofits in West Contra Costa: Sign up for a reminder to apply for up to $15,000 when our Community Giving Initiative grant period opens in October!

https://chamberlinfoundation.org/community-giving-initiative/

Community Giving Initiative - Chamberlin Education Foundation Sign up now for an invitation to apply: Grants up to $15K for West Contra Costa nonprofits that provide direct service to youth!

Goodbyes are never easy!

CEF's Chief Program Officer reflects on a decade of partnership with West Contra Costa educators and advocates.

https://chamberlinfoundation.org/minnie-bhattacharyya-chamberlin-education-foundation/

My heartfelt ‘poyyosthaanu’ to West Contra Costa After a decade building friendships and supporting access to great schools in West Contra Costa, I will be leaving my role at Chamberlin Education Foundation