Oakland/Emiliano Zapata Street Academy

Dear Supporter:

We are pleased to celebrate 40 years of educational achievement for over 10,000 ninth "“ twelfth grade students to desiring to achieve their educational goals.  The 40^th Anniversary will be celebrated on Thursday, May 30^th, 2013, 6:00 p.m. "“ 9:00 p.m., at The Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388-9^th Street, Suite 290, Oakland, CA 94607.

The Oakland Emiliano Zapata Street Academy, is a school that recognizes the social realities which rule our society today.  The Street Academy strives to help students reach their fullest potential.  It is a school that has dedicated effective solutions to many of the problems confronting youth today.  By providing a meaningful and appropriate educational program which focuses on survival skills, educational achievement, promotion of strength of character through support, counseling and one-on-one teaching, the Street Academy succeeds to helping students take charge of their lives, and become active members of their communities.  The most important educational goal of the Street Academy is to provide students with skills necessary to overcome obstacles to achievements and successes; and to help them accept their role in shaping a community which will be dedicated to changing the gross inequality which is at heart of the society.

    The 40^th Anniversary celebration provides us with an opportunity to have a reunion with students, parents and community members who have all contributed to the rich educational environment.  Your donation will make this event possible.

Donations will be used towards a cater, printing and art supplies to paint a back drop for the event. 

Thank you in advance!