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May 31, 20242 min read
Bringing the Bay Area to Boost
Written by Mariana Lopez Quintanilla, BACR Industry Director Boost (Best Out Of School Time Conference) brings over 3000 expanded...
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Meisha Marshall
May 31, 20242 min read
We are BOOST, A Transformative Journey
Meisha Marshall reflects on their personal and professional growth during the Boost Conference.
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Brandon Graham
May 31, 20242 min read
Bringing the Bay Area to BOOST
a heartfelt thank you to the BACR agency for facilitating another enriching year at the Boost Conference.
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Rola Halawanji
May 1, 20242 min read
Empowering Climate Action: Reflections on Earth Day 2024
We are still buzzing with excitement after returning from an incredible trip to D.C. As members of the California Climate Action Corps,...
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Adria de Stefano
Apr 30, 20242 min read
Embracing Neurodiversity: The Unveiling of Sherman Elementary School's Stairwell of Imagination
Sherman Elementary reveals Stairwell of Imagination, promoting inclusion and neurodiversity. Designed with diverse learners in mind...
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Cherie Fontaine
Mar 22, 20245 min read
Women's HERstory Month
As we transition from Black History Month, I'm excited to turn our focus to celebrating Women's History Month where we honor and...
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Erin Walker
Mar 21, 20244 min read
Embracing Advocacy: My Journey at the CalSAC Challenge with Oakland's Youth Emerging Leaders
Erin Walker, BACR's Expanded Learning Coordinator and Summer Program Specialist at Oakland Technical High School, recounts her impactful...
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Adria de Stefano
Mar 21, 20243 min read
Unveiling the Power of Advocacy: Inside the CalSac Challenge for Expanded Learning Programs
Adria de Stefano, EXLP Program Manager, captures the essence of the California Afterschool & Summer Challenge (CalSac Challenge) in...
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Cherie Fontaine
Feb 4, 20242 min read
Black History Celebration in the Bay Area
Written by Cherie Foreman, DEIB Manager As February unfolds, the Bay Area takes center stage in reflecting upon and honoring the...
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AnDee Solis
Feb 2, 20242 min read
Meet Samantha McCary: Harmonies of the Soul-Musical Journey and the Transformative Power of Music
Written AnDee Solis, Marketing and Communications Manager Video created by Simon Santos, Marketing and Communications Videographer Jump...
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Cherie Fontaine
Jan 15, 20244 min read
6 Ways to Celebrate and Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.- Remembering his legacy. Â
Written by Cherie Foreman, BACR DEIB Manager 1. Celebrating the Timeless Legacy of Martin Luther King Martin Luther King Jr. remains a...
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AnDee Solis
Dec 1, 20232 min read
Farewell to Marty Weinstein, BACR CEO and Founder
We celebrate not just the retirement of a CEO but the legacy of an individual who has dedicated his life to the betterment of our...
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Rola Halawanji
Nov 9, 20233 min read
Empowering Change: Community Climate Action Day in Riverside
Written by Rola Halawanji - Director of California Climate Action Corps Climate change is a global challenge, and addressing it requires...
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AnDee Solis
Oct 13, 20231 min read
Celebrating the Rich Legacy of Hispanic and Latinx Americans at BACR
National Hispanic Heritage Month is a month-long celebration from September 15th to October 15th dedicated to recognizing and honoring...
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Beatriz Vargas
Oct 13, 20233 min read
Empowering Dreams and Embracing Diversity
A Senior Academic and BACR Career Coach's Journey My name is Beatriz Vargas, and I am a senior academic and career coach for the Chalk...
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Maritza Gomez
Oct 13, 20233 min read
Embracing My Multicultural Heritage
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month As a proud Mexican with a Salvadorian mother, I've always felt the need to embrace and...
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Shayna Shapiro
Sep 25, 20232 min read
5, 4, 3, 2, 1... Reflecting on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur: A Journey of Renewal and Forgiveness
5, 4, 3, 2, 1... Happy New Year! I know what you're thinking, it's only September. But for those of us in the Jewish community, we kicked...
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AnDee Solis
Aug 25, 20231 min read
Empowering Women's Equality 🌟
At BACR, we celebrate #WomensEqualityDay to honor practitioners within our #BACR community who exercise love-in-action through their work...
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Chiena Ty
Jul 24, 20236 min read
Voices for Climate Action: An AmeriCorps CCAC Fellow's Journey to Introducing President Biden
In this inspiring blog, written by Chiena Ty herself, we delve into her life as a California Climate Action Corps (CCAC) Fellow within BACR
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AnDee Solis
Jun 1, 20233 min read
In Memory, Cathleen Campbell
Cathleen Campbell joined BACR Finance Department in 2003 as a Project Accountant having previously worked as an Auditor for a public...
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