Experience Corps Bay Area hosts Generations of Success event to raise funds for school programs

April 12, 2013 - PRLog -- (SAN FRANCISCO) – Experience Corps Bay Area (ECBA), an organization that engages older adult volunteers to help improve literacy skills among young students, will host its third annual Generations of Success fundraiser on Sunday, May 5, at the historic, Victorian-era San Francisco landmark, Fisk House. Funds raised through the event will support the continuation of essential education programs in San Francisco and Oakland public schools.

From 1 – 4 p.m., guests may enjoy an afternoon of Victorian splendor with delicious gourmet fare; an open bar with wine, Sangria and Bourbon tastings; live jazz music and an auction featuring unique and exciting items, such as: yoga classes; Peet’s Coffee & Tea packages; a dinner at San Francisco’s famed eatery, Restaurant Gary Danko; a South African photo safari and more. The affair’s keynote speaker will be former California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Delaine Eastin.

“We are so proud of the work we have done in Bay Area schools to help children succeed and older adults thrive, and we know that support comes at a price,” said Paul Olsen, director of Experience Corps Bay Area. “With budget cuts to school programs and a severe lack of resources at many of the schools we serve, ECBA has set a goal of serving an additional 100 students in the year ahead through funds raised at this event.”

ECBA is a school-based program of Aspiranet, a leading social services agency dedicated to supporting foster youth and families in California for the past 37 years.

Today, 146 ECBA volunteers serve more than 2,500 students through partnerships in 17 Bay Area schools. ECBA is a results-oriented program that provides extensive pre-service and ongoing training to members, as well as staff support at every site. By working in public schools, members bring their own experiences to life by mentoring and tutoring the next generation.

Event Info:
What: ECBA’s Third Annual Generations of Success fundraiser
When: Sunday, May 5, from 1 – 4 p.m.
Where: The Fisk House, 700 Hayes St., San Francisco, Calif.
Cost: $100 per person; $25 for educators/ECBA volunteers
Tickets: Space is limited and advanced ticket purchase is highly recommended. Tickets may be purchased at www.experiencecorpsbayarea.org.

About AARP Experience Corps/Experience Corps Bay Area
AARP Experience Corps matches the experience and talent of thousands of older Americans with elementary schools in 19 local communities. A truly innovative model, AARP Experience Corps is the only national program that provides an intensive level of reading intervention from older volunteers within a standardized practice. Caring, mature volunteers provide a strong commitment to children, high quality tutoring skills and are dedicated to building trust and rapport with students and teachers. Experience Corps Bay Area trains and supports volunteer members who serve thousands of children in San Francisco and Oakland public schools, helping them succeed in school and in life. For more information, visit www.experiencecorpsbayarea.org.

About Aspiranet
Aspiranet, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charity, supports foster children, siblings, families and the community with 35 core programs offering specialized services throughout 45 locations within California. Some of Aspiranet’s programs include: treatment foster care, transitional housing, residential care, mental health counseling, family services, inclusion services for children with developmental challenges and therapeutic behavioral services and school based behavioral and educational supports.

Founded 37 years ago as a six-bed group home for young boys in Moss Beach, Calif., Aspiranet is one of the most diverse nonprofit social service agencies in the state. With a statewide network of innovative services, Aspiranet serves more than 10,000 families each year. For more information, please visit www.aspiranet.org.