Category: AEF in the News

Stacy Proctor-Gritstone

Meet Our Newest Board Member Stacy Proctor

AEF is delighted to welcome Stacy Proctor as the latest addition to our Board!

Previously, Stacy spent eleven years at the ARC of San Francisco, serving on the Business Advisory Council for five years, then as Chair for the last three years, and finally as a member of the Board of Directors, where she served a six-year term. She is also an HR professional with over 25 years of experience working across five industries,

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Queer History

Students Learn About Bay Area Queer History

Using our AEF Teacher Mini Grant, we were able to hold an amazing and educational event where local drag queens presented on queer history in the Bay Area! Many students came to learn and ask questions about queer experiences and culture. They learned about ethical fashion and how these performers create fabulous looks, all while being environmentally conscious.”

Thank you so much for your support!

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Rotary Club of Alameda Grant Recipients 2025

Thank You Rotary Club!

AEF is grateful to be the recipient of the generous grant from Rotary in 2025! These funds will go to support our Teacher Mini Grant program. The Rotary Club of Alameda distributes thousands of dollars in community grants each year through its Season of Giving Program. Funds for the program are generated by a Lobster Dinner, the generosity of sponsors, and the Alameda Rotary Endowment Foundation. Many nonprofits received grants, all of which ended up contributing to the greater good of our community.

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Bank of Marin grant 2025

Thank You Bank of Marin!

Thank you to the Bank of Marin for granting $2,500 to Alameda Education Foundation to support AEF Teacher Mini Grants! With a specific focus on need, Teacher Mini Grants provide an opportunity for AUSD teachers to apply for items that will benefit their students but that are not covered in the school budget. Many of these grants focus on teachers at Title I schools and special programs, such as Special Ed and English Language Learning.

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