Partnerships

In addition to its grantmaking, Vision Alameda County (VAC) supports selected Alameda County initiatives that advance opportunity for women, youth and families. These partnerships draw on VAC’s experience with fund administration, grant review and community investment.

ALAMEDA COUNTY WOMEN’S HALL OF FAME

 

More than 30 years ago, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, Alameda County Health Care Foundation and Alameda County Commission on the Status of Women established the Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame to honor local women for their contributions to the County. Since 1993, the County has held an annual awards ceremony and luncheon to recognize new inductees. More than 280 women have been inducted.

Women's Hall of Fame logo

The Women’s Hall of Fame also supports women, youth and families through grants to Alameda County community-based organizations. Its Youth Scholarship Program, funded by the Mary V. King and Wilma Chan Scholarship Fund, awards annual scholarships to graduating Alameda County high school seniors who demonstrate the volunteerism, leadership and commitment to community exemplified by former Supervisors King and Chan.

Six Women Standing at the Front of a Stage; three hold their award from the Women's Hall of Fame

VAC board members are engaged with the Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame by:

  • Serving as judges to review nominations and the selection of the annual Hall of Fame inductees.

  • Participating in the identification of community grant recipients.

  • Reviewing applications to the Youth Scholarship Program. 

  • Serving in a leadership capacity at the annual Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame spring induction event.

  • Managing ACWHOF funds and the administration of grants.

WILMA CHAN LEGACY FUND

 

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors and VAC established the Wilma Chan Legacy Fund to honor the late Supervisor Chan’s commitment to children, older adults, immigrants and underserved residents. Supervisor Chan served in the California State Assembly and on the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, leaving a lasting impact on the health and well-being of County residents.

Supervisor Wilma Chan

VAC disbursed $150,000 in grants on behalf of the fund in 2022. Recipients included BANANAS, supporting services for families experiencing homelessness, and the Alameda County Public Health Department’s Nutrition Services Program.