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We are ticketless again this year. For each $1.00 donated, one randomly numbered entry will be submitted in your name to the raffle.

The “Pathways” quilt will be raffled at the June 1st CalRTA Division #58 meeting.

You may purchase chances to win “Pathways,” a vibrant, one-of-a-kind art quilt, in the following ways:
– Send a check ($1.00 for each chance) payable to WCCRESF by May 26th, and mail to WCCRESF, PO Box 703, El Cerrito, 94530. On the lower left corner of the envelope, write QUILT. Inside the envelope, along with your check, include your name, phone number and/or email address.
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– Use the Donate button in the “Fund Raising and Raffles” tab in the column on the left of the website homepage. Please make a note in the special instructions section that the donation is for the quilt raffle.

This year’s twelfth scholarship quilt was designed and made by Janet Smith, with assistance from Jane Toro and Barbara Gaffield. The Scholarship Board extends a huge thank you to Janet, Jane, and Barbara for their art and dedication to the scholarship board’s fundraising efforts. Each year we look forward to the announcement of a new, beautiful raffle quilt.

UPDATE: The scholarship quilt raffle was held at the CalRTA Division #58 Scholarship Awards Celebration on June 1st. Congratulations to the lucky winner – retired El Cerrito High School teacher, Jim Perero.

Celebrating the 2022 scholarship awardees was a major part of the CalRTA Div #58 luncheon meeting on June 2.  Due to ongoing Covid concerns, instead of attending the meeting in person, scholarship recipients submitted a short video to introduce themselves – a bouquet of thanks to Erin Halonen for her editing skills. The video compilation of this year’s outstanding group of 41 honorees was shown and enjoyed by all in attendance.  If you would like to view the video, click here. Abigail Hernandez, the West Contra Costa Adult School recipient, was the keynote speaker and told a captivating and heartfelt story of her journey.  The awards program is here.

Also at this final meeting of the year, the winner of the 2022 Scholarship Quilt, “Working Together,” was chosen.   Retired teacher Maggie Boscoe, was the lucky winner.  Click here to see the quilt.

The West Contra Costa Retired Educators Scholarship Board is pleased to announce that 41 graduating seniors will be receiving $2,000 scholarships. We send a hearty congratulations and a big round of applause to each and every one, and recognize their persistence, hard work, and excellence during these last two extraordinary years. To see the list of awardees, click here.

Because of the ongoing Covid 19 situation, this year’s award ceremony will once again be held virtually. Scholarship recipients are submitting videos and photos for a montage so that the membership can have an opportunity to “meet” these outstanding 2022 graduates at the Div. #58 meeting on June 2.

Congratulations to all! This year’s Hawaii trip winner is Ora Anderson. Ora worked for the district for 37 years and retired as Director of Special Education.  She is excited to have won and sends kudos to the West Contra Costa Retired Educators for supporting students in helping them achieve their educational goals.

The Scholarship Board would like to thank everyone who bought tickets, donated prizes and supported our biggest fundraising event of the year. Please click here to see the list of raffle prizes and donors and click here to see the list of all of the lucky prizewinners.  

We are COVID ticketless again this year.

If you would like to purchase quilt raffle tickets, you may send a check ($1.00 for each ticket) payable to WCCRESF by May 31st to Janet Smith, 1728 Walnut Street, El Cerrito, 94530. Include your name, phone number or email on the check. You may also use the Donate button in the “Fundraising and Raffles” tab in the column on the left – be sure to make a note in the special instructions section that the donation is for the quilt raffle. For each $1.00 donated, one randomly numbered entry will be submitted in your name to the raffle. Thank you to Janet Smith and her team for creating another beautiful quilt for student scholarships.

On June 2 at the last CalRTA meeting of the 2022 school year, the winner of the “Working Together” quilt was won by retired teacher, Maggie Boscoe. Congratulations, Maggie!

CalRTA Division #58 is very proud to announce that we have reached the $1,000,000+ mark in scholarships awarded over the past 45 years.  

Through the kindness of our teachers, donors, and volunteers, the scholarship fund has been able award 725 scholarships to WCCUSD graduating seniors. The 2021 awards were $2,000 for each student.

For those with time and resources, pleases consider donating, participating in our raffle, or reaching out to the scholarship board – wccrescholarshipfund@gmail.com

Note to the students of the class of 2022 – over the years, 725 graduating seniors from the schools you attend have been awarded scholarships. Do not miss out on your chance. Click here to apply for our 2022 awards.

This year’s award ceremony will be held virtually at the Div. #58 monthly meeting on June 3.  Scholarship recipients are submitting videos so that the membership can have an opportunity to “meet” them.  Click here for the program. Despite the fact that the celebration of the current awardees takes place against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, the amazing achievements of the 2021 scholarship awardees cannot be dimmed.  Click here for the list of awardees.

Congratulations!  The Hawaii trip was won by WCCUSD retiree, Ann McDonald!  The Scholarship Board would like to thank all who bought tickets and supported our biggest fundraising event of the year.  Click here to see a list of all the lucky winners.

We are COVID ticketless this year.

If you would like to purchase quilt raffle tickets, you may send a check ($1.00 for each ticket) payable to WCCRESF by June 1st to Janet Smith, 1728 Walnut Street, El Cerrito, 94530. Include your name, phone number or email on the check OR use the Donate Now button on this website. Using the PayPal or Credit Card button, make a note in the special instructions section that the donation is for the quilt raffle. For each $1.00 donated, one randomly numbered entry will be submitted in your name to the raffle. Thank you to Janet Smith for creating another beautiful quilt for student scholarships.

The winner of the 2021 Scholarship Quilt “True Colors,” is Mimi Abegglen, retired WCCUSD teacher and administrator. Congratulations Mimi!

Our scheduled awards luncheon had to be canceled, but despite the fact that the celebration of the current scholarship awardees takes place against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, the amazing achievements of our 2020 scholarship awardees cannot be dimmed. The academic success and the leadership skills this group has demonstrated is an excellent predictor of the roles they will play in the future of our community, our country, and the world. We congratulate you!

Click here for a list of the 2020 scholarship recipients.

The awards program is here.