SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 7
What: Tipping Point Community's Annual Award Breakfast Each year, Tipping Point Community honors organizations in San Francisco working to prevent poverty in the Bay Area. The three organizations honored this year - Homeless Prenatal Program, Canal Alliance and KIPP Bay Area Schools will each receive a grant of $50,000 from Tipping Point. A who's who of San Francisco business, government and media will attend the event, including Mayor Gavin Newsom, Willie Brown and Charles Schwab.When: Tuesday, December 8, 2009. Breakfast: 7:45 a.m. Program: 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. Due to extremely limited space, this event is strictly RSVP only.Where: Alexandra's, The Westin St. Francis 335 Powell Street, San FranciscoHonorees: Martha Ryan, Founder + Executive Director, Homeless Prenatal Program Homeless Prenatal Program helps 3,000 homeless San Francisco families per year access healthcare and provides comprehensive services to ensure that clients stabilize their families for the long-term. "I had always thought I'd go back to Africa to help there, but there were so many women and children right here in San Francisco living without food, shelter and medical care; I couldn't help but help." - Martha Ryan Tom Wilson, Executive Director, Canal Alliance Canal Alliance improves the lives of 3,000 low-income immigrant, working families in Marin County each year through education, case management and training for economic development. "Before I went to Canal Alliance I didn't know who I was. I was headed for a life in prison. Now, I have become the first person in my family to graduate from high school and go to college. My education is giving me choices about my future." - Gerovan Barrios-Huinil, Client, Canal Alliance Sehba Ali, Chief Academic Officer, KIPP Bay Area Schools KIPP Bay Area Schools provides back-office support to seven KIPP schools in the Bay Area as they prepare students from under- served neighborhoods to succeed in college and in life. "I'm Latina. I come from a neighborhood of crime. People expect me to fail. I understand now that I have the right to get an education. I can't change all of eastside San Jose, but thanks to KIPP, I can change what I do. I'm going to graduate from college. I'm going to succeed. Not just for me and not just for my family, but for my community." - Isis Diaz, 10th Grader, KIPP San Jose CollegiateWho: Tipping Point Community screens non-profits vigorously to find the most effective groups connecting Bay Area individuals and families to the services and opportunities needed to break the cycle of poverty and achieve economic self sufficiency. Tipping Point's board underwrites all operating and fundraising expenses so that 100% of every dollar donated goes directly toward fighting poverty. More information about Tipping Point Community is available at www.tippoint.org.
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