Ala Costa Centers

It's not too late to participate in Giving Tuesday! Thank you to everyone who has already donated! We appreciate your support!

This year, we’re focusing on two exciting projects:

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Our afterschool students spend much of their time in our main hall, a space for games, snack and lunchtime, small groups, singing and dancing on stage, Lego building, and so much more! To create a more inviting, vibrant environment for all these activities, we want to have the main room professionally painted. This project builds on last year’s kitchen update, which your donations made possible, and is the next step in the beautification of our afterschool space.

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Our adult program will be leading a community mural project with our partners at the Ed Roberts Campus. The mural will be a collaborative art piece installed on the north side of the campus. Designed and painted by members of the Ed Roberts community, neighborhood residents, and our adult program participants, the mural will reflect the voices and visions of everyone involved. Funds raised will go toward supplies and stipends to pay our adult participant artists for their work.

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Your generosity has been instrumental to our success, and this Giving Tuesday, your support will help us create lasting, meaningful change. Here’s how you can make a difference:

Donate: Any amount, no matter how small, makes a difference. You can contribute directly to our GoFundMe campaign by visiting [ https://gofund.me/ae4aee05 ]. Every dollar counts, and your contribution will bring us one step closer to our $9,000 goal.

Share: Please spread the word about our campaign. Share it with your friends, family, and colleagues, both online and offline. Your advocacy is invaluable in reaching our target.

At Ala Costa Centers, we have always been committed to providing inclusive and accessible educational opportunities for our community of children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Our building at 1300 Rose Street in Berkeley has been a hub of learning, growth, and community engagement for all Ala Costa students and participants. We have taken significant steps towards improving our services, and we would like to introduce you to our latest project: the creation of an ADA-compliant universally designed kitchen.

As part of our participation in Giving Tuesday on Tuesday, November 28, we are launching a month-long GoFundMe campaign with a goal to raise $12,000 to update all the appliances for this newly designed kitchen. When it's completed, this kitchen will be a centerpiece of activity for our services, a place where both our adult students and Berkeley after-school students can learn to cook in an accessible space, all while enhancing the overall beauty of our building.

With ADA-compliant features, we can ensure that every person of all abilities, can participate in cooking classes and various culinary activities, foster increased autonomy and promote empowerment for all our participants. This project is close to our hearts, and we believe it will significantly benefit our students and staff.

We are reaching out to our dedicated supporters because your continued generosity has been vital to our success. All your contributions support us to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our students.

How can you help?

• Donate: Any amount, no matter how small, makes a difference. You can contribute directly to our GoFundMe campaign by visiting https://gofund.me/ed69b6a3 . Every dollar counts, and your contribution will bring us one step closer to our $12,000 goal.

• Share: Please spread the word about our campaign. Share it with your friends, family, and colleagues, both online and offline. Your advocacy is invaluable in reaching our target.

We are excited about the positive changes this universally designed kitchen will bring to Ala Costa Centers, and most importantly, the people we serve. To donate or learn more about our project, please visit our GoFundMe campaign at https://gofund.me/ed69b6a3

We look forward to celebrating the success of this project with you! Thank you for your support of Ala Costa!

With heartfelt appreciation,

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Last month got a little Spooky at the after school program!! All the students and staff enjoyed making our Halloween doors! Hope you all enjoyed your Halloween!

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