"We accompany immigrants in their transition
from poverty and isolation to prosperity and participation."
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Capital Campaign Update
Despite a national climate of economic uncertainty, the Multicultural Institute (MI) has continued to gradually expand and successfully develop partnerships with organizations, community leaders and concerned neighbors who share a common belief in the Institute’s visionary work. In July 2011, MI began its ambitious three-year Siempre Adelante Capital Campaign dedicated to raising the one million dollars needed to complete the purchase and renovation of the property, creating a lasting foundation for MI’s important work. Successful campaigning will position us to: (1) upgrade the foundation of the building, (2) make essential interior enhancements for program use, and (3) create additional space to permit program expansion.
The first phase has begun with our strong, loyal base, and through intensive outreach and cultivation efforts led by a dedicated campaign committee, we have secured close to $300k in pledged and received gifts. The end of the Campaign will feature community-level gifts, to encourage a sense of ownership by those who most directly experience the fruits of MI’s work.
Capital Campaign Cabinet
Mike Florio
Commissioner,
California Public Utilities Commission
Rose Jacobs Gibson
Supervisor
San Mateo County
Martin Gonzalez
Owner
Gonzalez Bros. Landscaping
Les Guliasi
Independent Energy Consultant
Barry Jolette
CEO/President
San Mateo Credit Union
Jesus Méndez
Owner, Mi Tierra Foods
Celia M. Ruiz
Founding partner
Ruiz & Sperow, LLP
Ricardo Velazco
Branch Manager, BHG Real Estate
Victor Robert Weisser
Former president
California Council for Environmental
and Economic Balance;
Former executive director
California Public Utilities Commission
For in-depth information on our Capital Campaign, the following documents can be downloaded:
Capital Campaign Overview »
Features of the Center »
About Our Founder »
Guide to Giving »
Pledge Form »
Our Events
Special Dinners @ MI GED Graduation @ BPC
Hannigan, Guliasi and guests – Friday, May 24, 2013 Friday, May 31, 2013, from 6-8 pm
Terrazas, Gallo, Elissagaray and Candell - Friday, June 7, 2013
Deborah Torres and guests – TBA
Business Skills Training Richmond Office Open House
Monday, June 10, 2013 – Friday, June 28, 2013 Tuesday, June 11, 2013
at the Multicultural Institute, from 6-8 pm at 3600 MacDonald Ave, from 4-6 pm
Youth Writing Festival Closing Ceremony
Friday, July 24, 2013
at the Multicultural Institute, from 6-8 pm
Hire a Day Laborer
Should you ever need a worker the same day please call the following numbers to make the appropriate arrangements:
Berkeley: (510) 847-8714
Redwood City/North Fair Oaks: (650) 339-2794
Richmond: (510) 847-1479