Rubicon finds support that’s right for each individual, enabling them to overcome life’s twists and turns and continue on the path of a healthy, productive life. Rubicon provides employment, housing, mental health, legal and other supportive services to thousands of low-income individuals each year in some of the East Bay’s hardest hit communities.

 

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NEWS and EVENTS

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Bank of America awards $50,000 to Rubicon's Economic Empowerment Programs

 

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation announced it has awarded grants to eight East Bay nonprofit organizations, including a $50,000 award to Rubicon. We are grateful to Bank of America, and we are honored to be among leading East Bay organizations to benefit from the Bank's investment in workforce and economic development activities in the area.

 

"Bank of America is committed to strengthening local economies through workforce development, which leads to financial independence and personal growth that ultimately benefits the economic health of a community," said Martin Richards, Bay Area market president, Bank of America.

To learn more, please read the full article: Bank of America Awards $280,000 to East Bay Nonprofits for Workforce Development Programs.

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Y&H Soda Challenge Match

 

We are pleased and grateful that the Y&H Soda Foundation has awarded a $15,000 Challenge Grant to Rubicon for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. Gifts from first-time donors will be matched 100% by the Foundation, and the increased portion of gifts from existing donors will also be matched 100%. This means that if you are a new Rubicon donor, and you donate $250 now, Rubicon will receive an additional $250 from the Foundation. If you are an existing donor, and you donated $100 last year and increase your gift to $250 this year, Rubicon will receive an additional $150 from the Foundation. Our goal for individual gifts for the 2011-2012 fiscal year is $245,000. Please spread the good word! It is only because of you that we are able to continue providing high-impact services. If you'd like more information on how you can make a charitable gift today, please contact Laura Berman, Development Specialist, (510)231-3994 or laurab@rubiconprograms.org.

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A Toast to Wellness

 

 

Thank you to all who joined us at Toast. Check out our Facebook page for photos!

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Save the Date! Rubicon's Honors Gala

 

The 2012 Rubicon Honors Gala will feature dinner, music, silent and live auctions, and recognition of our program participants.

 

Saturday, April 21, 2012

6:00 to 11:00 pm

Lake Merritt Hotel

1800 Madison Street

Oakland, CA 94612-4630

 

Selected auction items secured to date:

• A week in Sunriver, Oregon
• Lunch with Mayor Willie Brown at an exclusive San Francisco club
• A year of Dreyer's ice cream
• A ride on the Bay for four, with lunch, during America's Cup
• Gift certificates for quality catering, restaurants, and other treats
• And More!

To learn more, please view our news and events page.