To improve literacy among hundreds of Oakland families, ChevronTexaco is contributing $200,000 to Saint Vincent’s Day Home’s Bridging the Divides project, which provides early childhood education, adult literacy, adult basic education and skills training.

Our Bridging the Divides program will bring together technology, teachers and adult students to:

• develop and test models for virtual learning
• identify individual interests and potential for obtaining jobs or advancement
• coordinate project activities and develop best practices for adult education
• increase family self-sustainability through vocational training

“Through this program, Saint Vincent’s Day Home and ChevronTexaco are making a big difference for more than 200 Oakland families,” stated Oakland Mayor Jerry Brown. “Bridging the Divides will boost Oakland’s economic revitalization by making parents job-ready and instill a sense of hope and pride in our youth.”

» See the press release.