For over 100 years, we have helped a wide array of local causes and have had a robust scholarship program since 1939. Our philanthropies positively impact the areas they serve. Not all support given is via donations, as every member is encouraged to give their time and skills as well. Members may help with registration for an event, offer time teaching classes to emancipated foster youth or chairing an event. We help where we are needed. Each of our philanthropies has an Alamo Women’s Club member liaison to foster our relationship.
COMMUNITY
We partner with other local groups in donations and service time extending our reach outward in our community. An AWC member is dedicated to Community Outreach to oversee these special projects. We are founding donors to the Lesher Center for the Arts, Tao House and Alamo's Boulevard of Trees. Our help recently has gone to: the Red Cross, Lion's Club, Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, Monument Crisis Center and the Rotary Club of San Ramon Valley..
SCHOLARSHIPS
We have amazing young people in our community who work hard to make their dreams a reality but many have financial hardships and life challenges. Our scholarships are need-based and go to Contra Costa residents who are graduating high school seniors, single parents returning to community college, or young adults emancipated from foster care. A Scholarship Committee thoroughly reviews each applicant and spearheads the Scholarship Awards Luncheon. Our scholarships are significant and give a boost of confidence, as well as financial help, to these young students. Over the last 10 years, $320,000 was raised for scholarships and benefitted over 60 deserving students! .
Community Philanthropy Celebration