Family Aid – Catholic Education (FACE) is a non-profit organization that offers tuition assistance to low-income families. This enables their children to attend Catholic school in Alameda and Contra Costa County. Grants are awarded based on financial need without regard to an applicant’s religion, gender, ethnicity, or citizenship.

FACE is also proud to share the following:

·         Nearly 100% of FACE graduates in 2023 are going on to college

·         FACE provided $1.7 million in financial aid for the 2023-2024 school year

·         Over 610 students were supported by FACE in the 2023-2024 school year

·         FACE award amount: Elementary School $2,500.00, High School $3,500.00

·         FACE awarded nine Named Scholarships (2 in High School: $7,500 and 7 in Elementary: $5,000)

Once a year, FACE (Family Aid-Catholic Education hosts its signature fundraising event, the Annual FACE Gala. This year’s annual Gala will mark the 46th year of FACE and will take place at Blackhawk Museum in Danville, CA on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Last year, the Gala raised over $400,000 through our generous attendees and underwriters. Our goal for this year is to raise $450,000. It is important to note that all funds raised at this Gala go directly to providing financial aid to deserving students. 

In addition to helping us support deserving families, donating an item for our event is an outstanding way to promote your business and your partnership in community development. Here is how your business will be recognized if you choose to donate by Friday, March 22, 2024:

·         All donors are acknowledged in our event program.

·         Your marketing materials will be displayed prominently at our event.

We hope you will support the event this year and consider donating an item we can auction off at

our silent or live auction.