ONE COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN

Community Health and Education Foundation (CHEF) will match an additional 1 dollar (up to $5,000) for every 2 dollars (up to $10,000) donated in support of the following local non-profit organization.

CHEF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All grants and charitable contributions are tax-deductible.

Imagine a world of academia existing without the influence of politics or profits. As educators who want to drive a change, Bay Area Preparatory, a non-profit middle school, is inspired by the students, families, and educators who are want to make a difference. 

What sets us apart?

  • Evolution of education – Education needs to evolve just as swiftly as the world around us. Our cross-curricular approach will invite students to experience learning educational content through the layering of our core content. 
  • Small class sizes – committed not to exceed 16 students. overall rigorous academic experience will allow each child to succeed. 
  • Focus on critical thinking – No matter what the scenario – academic, social, emotional – a student should have the skills that drive them to a solution. 
  • Teachers – The middle school years is the age where students often rebel and need strong educational role models to help guide them. Bay Area Preparatory teachers are able to navigate the shifts in students mood, attention levels and physical transformations all while developing positive relationships. 

    Your contribution to Bay Area Preparatory will provide an opportunity for middle school students to be part of an engaging educational environment; one which will foster a student’s thirst for learning, create critical thinkers, and productive members/leaders of our society.
Livermore Music is an independent, nonprofit organization that works closely with, but is separate from, the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District.  We are a growing group of parent, student, and community volunteers that strive to support the Livermore High School Instrumental Music Department (LHS IMD) in all facets.  We work year-round to raise funds for the program to support the director, coaches, and students financially, logistically and personally.  While Livermore Music is primarily a booster’s organization, we also build our community by supporting our ensembles’ involvement in community events, local concerts, festivals and more. With your support we can continue to help the Livermore High School Music Department grow and serve even more students and members of our community. 

Pacific Chamber Orchestra, now in its 34th season, is a regional professional ensemble dedicated to sustaining and extending the rich heritage of classical music for a chamber orchestra of 8 to 42 musicians through inspiring performances and engaging educational programs. For classical music enthusiasts, Pacific Chamber Orchestra (PCO) is a premier professional ensemble in the East Bay Area that provides an exquisite concert experience due to the artistry of the conductor and musicians, the engaging repertoire, versatility of the chamber orchestra, and accessibility to intimate and conveniently located venues.

PCO’s season consists of four themed programs presented to audiences in two East Bay locations, namely Livermore’s Bankhead Theater and St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Orinda.  In addition, PCO offers educational outreach programs, including elementary in-school quintet assemblies to teach basic music fundamentals, strings clinics for middle and high school students, and full orchestra school day matinée performances. The “Discover Music” program serves over 6,000 elementary students in four school districts – Livermore, Pleasanton, Hayward and Orinda – with a focus on prioritizing underserved, low-income and culturally diverse schools.

Finally, in keeping with a deep commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, PCO created and launched an innovative reading workshop for a selected group of six emerging composers of new works called “Dream American.” The main thrust of this unique program was to encourage new work submissions that represent an aspect of the multitude of cultural heritages and diverse backgrounds that constitute our American tapestry.