Youth education in Richmond, California

Richmond Village Beacon at George Washington High School is a secondary school located at 600 32nd Avenue in San Francisco, California. Our goal is to support students throughout their high school experience by providing homework assistance, social connections, and leadership opportunities. Our multicultural and identity-based clubs offer students a chance to connect during lunchtime, and we also offer case management services by referral. Since 1998, The Richmond Neighborhood Center has worked closely with the school administration, faculty, and other service providers to support youth and families at George Washington High School. Students can take advantage of the drop-in Teen Center located in bungalow T4, where they can build positive relationships, play games, and hang out with friends in a safe environment. The Teen Center is open on weekdays until 6:00PM and on Wednesdays until 5:00PM.

Richmond Promise is a non-profit organization based in Richmond, California, dedicated to supporting and empowering local students to achieve their higher education goals. Located at 440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond Promise offers a variety of programs and resources to help students navigate the college application process, secure financial aid, and succeed in their academic pursuits. Through scholarships, mentorship, and community engagement, Richmond Promise strives to create a more equitable and prosperous future for the youth of Richmond.

George Miller III is a school located at 300 South 27th Street in Richmond, California, United States. This institution focuses on promoting workforce development that meets the needs of businesses, job seekers, and workers in Contra Costa County. They strive to ensure a strong and vibrant economy in the region. In addition to their educational programs, George Miller III also offers support for Human Services in Contra Costa County during COVID-19. They provide assistance to Aging & Adult Services through public meetings and announcements. The institution works to connect job seekers with businesses and gainful employment, with a focus on youth and the formerly incarcerated.

College Is Real is a school located at 550 Hartz Avenue, Danville, California, United States. The institution serves a diverse range of students, with a racial mix including LatinX, Asian, Black/African American, Pacific Islander, White, and Native American students. College Is Real provides education, motivation, resources, and support to low-income, minority students who aspire to attend college, often being the first in their families to do so. The institution has a professional on-site program director and experienced mentors to guide students on their path to college. The College Success Program offers counseling and scholarship support to help students earn a college degree. With a 100% high school graduation rate and a high acceptance rate into four-year colleges, College Is Real has been paving the way to college for Richmond youth for close to 20 years.

Ray Robinson, Attorney and Real Estate Broker, is located in Walnut Creek, California. With over 30 years of experience as a litigation and trial paralegal, Ray brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his legal practice. In addition, he has over 35 years of experience in real estate, including property sales and management. Ray's educational background includes graduating from John F. Kennedy High School in Richmond, completing his real estate license education at Anthony Schools in El Cerrito, and obtaining his real estate broker license education at Executive Studies in Irvine. He also attended Solano and Diablo Valley Community Colleges, majoring in Criminal Justice and Corrections, and graduated from Saint Mary's College of California with a paralegal certificate and a BA in law studies.