Administration/Programs

322 Sun West Place

Manteca, CA 95337

Phone: 209-823-6222

Fax: 209-823-6255

Community Outreach

610 Commerce Court

Manteca, CA 95336

Phone: 209-823-6532

Fax: 209-823-6223

www.gecac.net

administrator@gecac.net

When you partner with Give Every Child A Chance, you help over 4,000

students throughout the San Joaquin County. You can make a gift to

underwrite an existing program or create a new program to help young

people reach their potential, sponsor a high profile fundraising event,

donate goods and services, consider a planned estate gift, or simply

become one of our invaluable volunteers.

Annual Report 2011-2012

Your Time - Their Future!

Give Every Child A Chance (GECAC)

Our Mission Statement

We believe every child should be given a chance to be successful. We further believe that community volunteers;

working as academic mentors and tutors, together with the school districts will provide free assistance to

children struggling in school the opportunity to improve academically and become successful lifelong learners.

It is our mission to give every child a chance!

Our Vision Statement

Give Every Child A Chance will be recognized as a premiere youth serving organization that is dedicated to the

growth and development of our young people. We are committed to delivering superior, responsive programs

that are supported by dedicated volunteers, staff and our Board of Directors.

As an organization:

We will build a stronger foundation with strong executive leadership, motivated staff and dedicated

members of the board of directors

We will engage networks and welcome partnerships that open new doors and opportunities to our youth.

We will create a unified, passionate voice that is influential and captures the attention of all.

We will honor and recognize volunteers who offer positive and memorable experiences to our young people.

Our presence will be visible in communities and be held in the highest regard.

We will continue our efforts to reach and serve youth who need us most.

We believe all youth can learn and grow academically, socially and

emotionally in order to achieve their highest potential.

Our Volunteer Statement

A student that is challenged in school will be challenged in life. By volunteering to mentor/tutor a child to read,

write, and learn you can discover your power with just one hour. Volunteer and change a life.

Your Time – Their Future!

Meet th

e B

oard

& S

taff

Antone E. Raymus, Founder

Chuck Crutchfield

Francis Darling

Sand Die-Miller

Bill Jones

Honorable Judge Duane Martin

Evelyn Moore

Rex Osborn

Carlon Perry

Bill Pinto

Anita Rankin

Gordon Richardson

Pastor Mark Rindels

Cheryl Spiegl

Clair Yeakle

Founding Board Members

David Silveira Principal, Lathrop Elementary School

Board Chairperson Charles Goeken Police Captain, City of Manteca

Chair Elect Kendall L. Darr Deputy City Attorney/Family Law

1st Vice Chair

Mary Lou Kahl Retired Principal, RUSD

Chief Financial Officer

Dave Bricker Retired Chief of Police, Manteca

Secretary

Executive Board

David Breitenbucher Fire Captain

City of Manteca John Coburn Vice President

Bank of Stockton Amanda Dhaliwal Assistant Vice President

BBVA Compass Ryan Gerding Director of Land Acquisition Frank Guinta Owner

Chez Shari Charles Halford Executive Director

Boys & Girls Club John Harris Councilman

City of Manteca Kendra Helsley Principal

Dent Elementary School Jay Holmes Past School Board Member

Manteca Unified School District Louise Johnson Superintendent

Ripon Unified School District Jason Messer Superintendent

Manteca Unified School District Evelyn Moore Board Member

Manteca Unified School District

Bob Raymus Co-Owner

Raymus Homes

Kirandeep Sihota Pacific Coat Law Firm

Judy Wentworth Retired School Administrator

Christos Arvanitis Compliance Officer

Doctors Hospital of Manteca

Board of Directors

Carol Davis President

Chief Executive Officer Chuck Crutchfield Vice President

Director of Community Outreach Christina Keefhaver Human Resource Director Debra VanDePol Financial Assistant Lisa Rowe Marketing/Special Events

Coordinator Jamie Dadasovich Program Director

One-on-One Oscar Munguia, Jr. Program Director

After School Advantage Program Marisol Munguia Program Director

After School Advantage Program Elizabeth Bugarin One-on-One Matching Coordinator Nathalie Guerrero ASAP Matching Coordinator

Erica Munguia Assistant Matching Coordinator Jennifer Correia Healthy Lifestyles Coordinator Meredith Payne Director of Employment

Mentoring Carrie Sanchez Assistant Director of Employment

Mentoring Kristina VanDePol Director of Technology Outreach Ken Sanders Director of maintenance/ Logistics

Tiffany Meyer Director of Sites

Staff

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Meredith Payne

Modern Cuts

Modesto Nuts Professional Baseball

Mountain Mikes Pizza

Oakland Athletics Baseball Company

Olive Oil Pantry

Olivia Godoy

Oscar Munguia

Pepsi Cola

Percision Hair Styling

Petsmart

Photography by J-me

Raley's

Rancho Murieta Country Club

Ripon Vetrinary Hospital

Roadrunner Glass

Robyn Tabeurna

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Rolling Hills Casino

Ross

Royal Pizza Café

Save Mart

Sears

Second Harvest Food Bank

Sequoia Woods Country Club

Sessions Photography

Shadow Lakes Golf Club

Sharron Daves

Sierra View Country Club

Spee Dee Lube Oil Change and Tune Up

Starbucks Coffee Company

Steve Debrum

Stevinson Ranch Golf Club

Stockton Thunder

Stockton Thunder Professional Hockey

Supercuts

Taco Bell

Taqueria La Estrella

The Record/ San Joaquin Media Group

TJ Maxx

Twain Harte Golf Club

University of the Pacific

Veronica DeBrum

Vineyard Pharmacy

Walmart

Wente Vineyards- Murrieta's Well

Wente Vineyards- Tamas Estates

Winchester Mystery House

Yolo Fliers Golf & Country Club

El Jardin Restaurant

El Macero Country Club

Emerald Hills Golf Course

Family Christian Book Store

Franklin Canyon Golf Course

Fun & Games Rentals

Gavora

Ghost Researcher Investigators

of the Paranormal

Grasso Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning

Grocery Outlet

Hafer's Furniture

Home Depot

In Shape Health Clubs

IN-N-OUT BURGER

JCPenney's

Jerry Rice Toy Drive

John and Christina Keefhaver

John and Kay Harris

Judy Rodriguez

Kendra Helsley

Lake Shastina Golf Resort

Lannd's Special Tees

Legend Music

LEGOLAND California Resort

Les and Lisa Rowe

Lockeford Springs Golf Course

J and J Printing

J.E.T. Specialties

Manteca Chamber of Commerce

Manteca Firefighters Union

Manteca Historical Society

Manteca Police Chief's Foundation

Manteca Sunrise Kiwanis

Manteca Valley CAPS

Marla's Massage

Mary Lou Kahl

McDonald's of San Joaquin County

County of San Joaquin Historical

Society and Museum

Dance and Cheer Stars

Dave and Ruth Bricker

Deer Ridge Golf Club

Delicato Family Vineyard

Dell' Osso Family Farm

Delta Sierra Beverage

Diablo Grande Golf & Country Club

Downtown "Chic" Salon and Spa

Ed's Rockery

Give Every Child A Chance (GECAC)

Keeping in line with the past fifteen years, Give Every Child

A Chance (GECAC) programs continue to exceed our expecta-

tions. We are reaching more students and making a positive

difference in their capabilities at school, both socially and

academically. In fifteen short years, GECAC has grown

from a single tutor site with a handful of volunteers to in-

clude 51 locations with over 400 volunteers annually.

Thanks to the After School Education and Safety Program

funding (Prop 49 ), thirteen of those locations not only

offer the one-on-one mentor/tutoring programs, but also a

free after school program which provides three compo-

nents: homework, enrichment, and physical education. We

have approximately 113 students attending daily at each of

those sites. Last year we provided free services to 4,615

(unduplicated) students.

GECAC continues to offer a diversification of programs

throughout South San Joaquin County. We continue to offer

our One-on-One Mentor Tutoring to students struggling in

the classroom, but in addition, we offer the following pro-

grams; Computer Assisted Instructional Tutoring, Homework

Assistance Program, Reading to the 2nd Power, After School

Advantage Program, Health Education, Technology Outreach

Program, and an Employment Mentoring Program. Each of

these programs are offered to students at no charge, and our

participants are thriving.

Nothing is possible if you work alone. All of our accomplish-

ments and achievements are a product of a talented and

committed team. The combination of our Board of Direc-

tors, who offer tremendous leadership skills; our dedicated

staff, who working together make management look great;

and the talented and committed group of volunteers, who

are committed to helping the youth be successful lifelong

learners; makes a dynamic team. I am proud to state we

have the best!

As with past years, community support continues to amaze

us, and the expansion of programs throughout the central

valley is eminent. It is only because of the support of the

communities in which we are located that we continue to

meet the needs of our youth.

Carol Davis President/CEO

Message from the President/CEO and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors

During the 2010-2011 academic year, and current year, 2011-

2012, I have been honored to serve as the Chairman of the Board of

Directors for Give Every Child A Chance (GECAC). As Principal of Lathrop Elementary School for the last six years, I

have had the opportunity to see firsthand the impact GEGAC has had

on our students, our staff, and our community. The more resources a

child has available to them, the greater success they will achieve. The majority of our families making use of our programs are those

that are socio-economically challenged. GECAC’s After School

Advantage Program (ASAP) services students who would otherwise

go home to empty homes or out wandering the streets. The ASAP

program is organized into three areas of instruction beginning with

snack time before dividing up into homework help, physical activity,

and a time for the arts and sciences. GECAC also offers a one-on-one

tutoring program for at-risk students. Students involved in this

opportunity have shown strong academic achievement. Not only have I seen the impact at the program level, but as a

Principal, I have seen the impact on the students at our school. The

energy, enthusiasm, and the ongoing positive interactions are

evident. Program participants as well as program facilitators reap

internal rewards that could otherwise go un-fostered in the

communities we serve. Academics and healthy lifestyles are

important but so too are the daily social skills. GECAC serves them

all! GECAC is always looking for new programs, grants, and fundraising

while keeping in mind the community. Recently a job shadowing

program was added where local business and agencies work with

youth who are ready to pursue career pathways in an authentic

environment. The Technology Outreach Program (TOP) bus brought

us traveling technology where each school site has an opportunity for

this solar traveling bus to teach basic computer skills and related

academic programs. Our biggest endeavor is our PRCCA Ropin’ on

the River Rodeo that kicked-off June of 2011, joining our Kings and

Queens Casino Night Fundraiser, Tip-A-Fireman, and our Annual Bowl

-A-Thon. GECAC has done a lot of celebrating as well. There are scholarships

for the local high school students, monetary awards for our Robert

Camden Inspirational Essay Contest, and our Annual Volunteer

Appreciation dinner. This is where we show our appreciation to our

tutors and others that have given their time to help our organization;

help the youth of today for tomorrow’s success. As a school administrator, father of two, and our current Chairman of

the Board, I cannot say enough about this organization. I appreciate

all of our partners and committed individuals who are, daily, making a

difference in the lives of children. Give Every Child A Chance

continues to change lives for the better. I encourage everyone to see

what GECAC has to offer our community and make a

commitment to get involved; the more of us giving of

ourselves, the more we can do! David Silvera Chairman of the Board of

Executive Directors

Life Changing Programs

One-On-One Mentor/Tutoring is the matching of a K-12 student receiving one or more below average grades

with a volunteer. They meet twice a week, at one of our many locations, for one hour each session. Each

session allows for a snack and drink for the mentor/tutor and student. This time allows them to talk together

and find out how each other’s day was. This bond breeds trust and a healthy, safe, and comfortable

environment to study in. The main focus of One-on-One is to assist students with homework and study skills.

Manteca Locations Brock Elliot School

East Union High School

GECAC Office

George McParland School

Golden West School

Joshua Cowell School

Lincoln School

Manteca Boys & Girls Club

Manteca High School

Nile Garden School

Neil Hafley School

Sequoia School

Sequoia Heights Baptist Church

Sierra High School

Shasta School

St. Anthony’s Church

Stella Brockman School

Veritas School

One-On-One Mentor/Tutoring Locations

One-On-One Mentor/Tutoring Program

Banta Locations Banta School

Escalon Locations Dent School

El Portal Middle School

Lathrop Locations Joseph Widmer School

Lathrop School

Lathrop High School

Mossdale School

Ripon Locations Colony Oak School

Heartland Community Church

Parkview School

Ripona School

Weston School

Weston Ranch Locations August Knodt School

Great Valley School

George Komure

Weston Ranch High

Grants, Foundations & Donations In Kind

All About Glass

All About You

Alpha Carpet Cleaning

Amanda Dhaliwal

Art of Dance

Arvin Reed

Aunty's Grooming Salon

Barnwood Arms Co

Beauty Nails

Benbow Hotel and Resort

Best Deals Furniture Warehouse

Big 5 Sporting Goods

Big Lots

Bill and Lucille Harris

Boomers!

Boulder Creek Golf & Country Club

Boys and Girls Clubs of Manteca/Lathrop

Brooktrails Golf Course

Building Dreams Foundation

Cache Creek Casino Resort

Café Aroma

California's Great America

Cargill Food Distribution

Carrie Sanchez

Casino Las Vegas Productions

Casino Real

Center Appliance

Charlie Goeken

CHEZ SHARIS

Chilaberries Frozen Yogurt

Christos Arvanitis

City of Manteca Animal Services

Ck Grill and Bar

Cordova Golf Course

Costco

In Kind Donations:

Vic & Caroline Lane

Vicki Trindade

Viola Davis

Vivian Rivers

Weston Parent Faculty Association

William & Odile Draa

William & Tina Bassi

Oscar & Irene Munguia

Pacific Coast Law Firm

Paul & Chritine Tualla

Rafael Sandoval-Mendoza

Raul Aguilar-Lopez

Rebecca Montoya

Richard & Darlene Mendoza

Richard Tanaka

Rudy & Kerri Tapia

Ruth & Steven Giligoria

Sandra Breitenbucher

Sandra Vitale

Sandra Welch

Savemart Supermarkets

Sean A Sangalang

Selina Reynolds

Sharon Banek

Sharon Gebhardt

Sharon Kerns

Sharon Lacy

Shirlee Gallego

Sonya Wallick

Stacy Webb

Stephen & Veronica DeBrum

Stephen &Thaera Schluer

Stephen Schmieddt

Sukhvinder Kaur

Susan Russitano

Susan Sanders

Suzanne Mallory

Teresa Clark

Teressa Barrera

Terry Lawrence Malloy

Thelma Bingham

Theodore Poulos Enterprises

Thomas & Madonna Leeper

Thomas Brumley

Thomas McDuff

Tina Harnden

Tina Risso

Toni Marie & Sephos Raymus

Tony & Mary Robles

UNCLE Credit Union

John Coburn

John Kong

Karen & David Smith

Karen & Robert McLaughlin

Kathleen & Jerry Ruble

Kathy Mozzetti

Kelly Day

Ken & Debbie Sanders

Kendall Darr

Lance Rockwell

Lawrence Gonzales

Les & Lisa Rowe

Lesley & James Coltrell

Leslie Worley

Linda Abeldt

Lisa Meneses

Louise Naples

Lu Heng Marth Chow Le

M. Figone

Manteca Federated Women’s Club

Manteca Morning Rotary Club

Manuel Medeiros

Marcelina & Richard Gonzales

Marie Shoemaker

Marisol Munguia

Marissa & Daniel Stolarik

Marla & Benny Lau

Marshall & Norma Lehr

Mary Kinnear

Mary McCleary

Matteo Canu

MCH Electric, Inc.

Melissa Lopez

Melissa Lozoya

Meredith Payne

Michael & Julie Corral

Michael & Lynda Seeley

Michael & Susan Murphy

Mike & Mona Restuccia

Mike Thiel

Norma Figueroa Molina

Norma Rojas-Vegas

Norman & Debbie Houck

Grants, Foundations & Donations In Kind

Frankie Rieger

Fred & Kathy Kennedy, Jr.

Frederick & Judy Wentworth

G. Clare Yeakel

Gail Freer

Gary & Eloise Crannell

Gary & Stacy Webb

Gene Guelfo

George & Ramona Phelps

Geraldine Nogare

Geraldine Van Gorkum

Giannini Lantsberger-Schwartz

Glenn & Mary Lou Kahl

Heather Stevenot

Herman & Rosemary Silveira

HRH Pharmacy, Inc.

Ida & Harris Teicheira

J&J Printing

Jagjit Sihota

James & Carol Thomas

James & Robin Meglan

James McGuiness

Jane Randall

Janet Miller

Janet Moberly

Jason & Kristen Messer

Jayntheil Santos

Jennifer Byrd

Jennifer Dutra

Jennifer Morris

Jennifer Rose Anderson

Jesse Barrett

Jillian Friend

Jim & Susan Warram

Joan Beattie

Joann & Ronald Tilton

Joanne Foster

Joe & Misty Sarinana

Joe Kriskovich

Joe Waltman

John & Christina Keefhaver

John & Kay Harris

John & Marie Gaffney

Brandon Collins

Brenda Lee Reis

Califa, LLC DBA River Islands

Carolyn Johnson

Celia Hipolito

Charles & Peggy Marshall

Charlie’s Day & Nite Inc.

Charlotte Hernandez

Chet & Valerie Gould

Chris Mraz

Christos Arvanitis

Cynthia Knauss

Cynthia Myatt

D.L. & S.L. Silveira

Daniel Bergin

Daniel Pastor

Darrell Munoz

Dave & Jaqueline Breitenbucher

Dave & Ruth Bricker

David & Mary Bashaw

David Mueller

Debbie & Alen Ruger

Deborah Kempton

Dennis & Cynthia Esenwein

Dennis & Jennifer James

Dennis Faist

Dianna Scott

Donna Ross

Doris Sutton

Dudley & Lori Kinlaw

Dwight Glennon

Edward & Peggy Larimer

Edward Ormonde

Emily Gallego

Emily Saxon

Eric & Adrian Andrews

Estella Carrillo

Evelyn Moore

F.E.S.M

Fairway Financial Mortgage

Flying M. Dairy

Frank & Kathy Warren

Frank Souza

Alicia McDonald

Amarjit Dhaliwal

Ana Olivares

Andrea Romeo-Moncada

Angelina & Alan Keigley

Ann Herrmann

Anne Marie Shaw

Arleen Sevor

Arvin & Connie Reed

Arvin Home Systems, Inc.

Ashurina Rasho

B.N. O’Neill

Bernadette Foley

Cabral Western Motor

Central Valley Community Bank

Conco West Inc.

Donald & Karan Machado

Donald Allen

Eaton Milton & Mary

Eckert Cold Storage Company

Ed & Lorie Machado

Escalon Lions Club

Food-4-Less

Gregory Heller

Jeffrey & Debra Hightower

Joseph Widmer Elementary School

Lathrop-Manteca Firefighters Asso-

ciation

Lincoln School Parent Teacher Club

Neil Roberts

Norman Knodt Financial Services

Parent Teacher Club of Lathrop

Second Harvest Food Bank

Soroptomist International of

Manteca

Stevan & Laurianne Stroud

Vanessa Munoz

Walter Woodward PTC

Up to $249

$250-$499

Life Changing Programs

The Purpose of the free After School Advantage Program is to provide a safe, structured, and fun after

school program for students in elementary school. ASAP is open to any student attending the school

where program is conducted. Give Every Child A Chance received a state grant (ASES) that requires us

to offer three components: Homework Assistance/Support, Enrichment Activities, and Recreation/

Physical Education. Program components can vary in length depending upon the site.

After School Advantage Program (ASAP)

Homework Assistance/Support

Recreation/Physical Education

Recreation and physical activity is an important part of

ASAP. Activities provide a change of pace for the

students participating in ASAP. Physical activity

generates energy for a child’s body and brain, thus

creating more effective learning. Activities include:

low-organized games, clinics, tournaments, exercises,

etc. All recreation and Physical Education activities are

aligned with the California State Standards. Appropriate

warm-up activities will precede any physical

activity and proper attention will be given to health and

safety.

ASAP Locations

Banta Locations Banta School

Escalon Locations El Portal Middle School

French Camp Locations French Camp School

Lathrop Locations Lathrop School

Manteca Locations Golden West School

Lincoln School

Nile Garden School

Sequoia School

Shasta School

Ripon Locations Ripon Elementary School

Weston Ranch Locations August Knodt School

Great Valley School

George Komure

Enrichment Activities

The goal of the enrichment component is for ASAP staff

to provide a variety of fun learning opportunities for

students. ASAP works hand in hand with the school day

staff to provide enrichment activities that extend the

regular school day and align with the California State

Standards. Activities may include: arts & crafts, games,

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M)

projects, Health Education, field trips, guest speakers/

instructors, drama productions, music, etc. These

activities also present opportunities for parents to be

involved with the program by sharing their specialties

with groups of students.

The homework component is designed to assist the

student with their daily homework assignments. Staff

encourages students to be as independent and

responsible as possible for getting their work done.

Students work in a group setting with staff (in some

cases volunteers) offering guidance when requested.

Staff will assist students with problems when the

student raises their hand quietly.

Three Program Components:

Life Changing Programs

Health Education The goal of the Health Education program at Give Every

Child A Chance is to educate children and families in

health related topics and to encourage them to make

healthy lifestyle choices, now and in the future. Our

Healthy Lifestyles Coordinator works within the After

School Advantage Program (ASAP) to help children learn

the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Health education

classes such as nutrition, exercise, hygiene and diabetes

are taught at all sites, while activities and games

focusing on health are presented on a weekly basis.

Technology Outreach Program (TOP) Top is a mobile technology program that travels from

school to school in the Manteca Unified School District

offering computer instruction to children who might

otherwise not have access to computer technology. The

instructors offer instruction on web page design as well as

internet use. This program is being offered to children who

do not have access to a computer at home. When they

have completed their instruction, they are encouraged to

utilize the computer lab at the Give Every Child A Chance

Antone E. Raymus Education Center, thus preparing the

students for their future in the work force.

Employment Mentoring Program The Employment mentoring Program helps high school

students develop skills and abilities to prepare for future

employment opportunities and career development, seek

new challenges, and acquire valuable experience, while

receiving on the job training. Students are referred to any

business that completes the required documentation,

provide a suitable and safe location, and are willing to

provide a supervisor as a mentor.

Grants, Foundations & Donations

$5,000 and above

$500-$999

$1,000-$2,499

Bank of Stockton

Bill & Lucille Harris

Bridgette Gilmore

Golden Valley Federal Credit

Jay Holmes

John & Lucia Machado

Jr. Simplot Company

Karen A. Cambra

Kohls

Manteca Firefighters

Raymus Homes, Inc.

River Junction Farms

The H Lima Company

Carol Davis

Central Valley/Sierrs CFC

Chuck & Dianna Crutchfield

City of Lathrop CDBG Funds

Manteca Sunrise Kiwanis

Marvin Brocchini

Oak Valley Community Bank

Give Every Child A Chance would like to thank all of our

supporters that have helped to make a difference in the

lives of so many children this year.

Albert & Rina Brocchini Family Foundation

Antone E. & Marie F. Raymus Foundation

BBVA Compass

Best Buy Children’s Foundation

Casino Real

City of Manteca CDBG Funds

Department of Health & Human Services

Health Plan of San Joaquin

Kaiser Permanente

MUSD ASES Funding

Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)

SJCOE ASES Funding

South San Joaquin Irrigation District

Wells Fargo

Grants, Foundations & Donations

“Education is the most

powerful weapon which you

can use to change the world.”

Nelson Mandela

“Optimism is the faith

that leads to achievement.

Nothing can be done

without hope and

confidence.”

Helen Keller

“The only way

to have a friend

is to be one.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Dream as if you'll live

forever. Live as if you'll

die today.”

James Dean

Life Changing Programs

Computer Assisted Instructional Tutoring (CAIT) CAIT is a summer program, June through July, for students attending 5th-8th grade, the next school year,

who are not required to attend summer school. Small groups, maximum of 10 per session, meet at the GECAC

Educational Center, located at 322 Sun West Place in Manteca. Students attend either Monday and

Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday for 50 minutes, for a 5 week period. Students use the computer based

program: Study Island. This program tracks the students progress and advances them accordingly. The

program will also asses the students.

Homework Assistance Program (HAP) HAP allows students to bring in their class assignments and work independently with help from a HAP

instructor. The HAP instructor oversees the site and offers assistance to those in need. After graduating from

One-on-One, a student can continue receiving assistance through HAP, if they wish.

Reading to the 2nd Power Reading to the 2nd Power is a program originally based on the Reading Recovery Program. This program has

expanded to include the Read Naturally concepts of teaching. Give Every Child A Chance ordered books and

reading materials that enhance and support the students ability to comprehend the materials they are reading.

Books, in packs of six, are being used with the children to assist them with comprehension and memory. The

Reading Naturally programs are conducted with small groups, five or less, allowing each child to work at their

level. The reading level programs are held at the Give Every Child A Chance Antone E. Raymus Educational

Center.

Recognition Recognition is awarded in two ways. The Service Challenge Scholarship is a $1,000

scholarship available to one, past or present, GECAC volunteer graduating senior, from each high school in the

Manteca Unified School District (IMUSD) The Robert Camden Essay Contest is open to all 4th-12th grade

students in MUSD.

Summer Drop In The Summer Drop In Program is offered to students, Monday through Thursday, during the summer. We

provide worksheets and educational games. Students must come once a week, at a pre-selected time, but are

encouraged to attend twice weekly.

51 Program Locations Serving the communities of Manteca, Ripon,

Lathrop, Weston Ranch, French Camp, Banta,

and Escalon

4,615 Youth Served K-12 students who received below average grades.

406 Volunteers 10 years of age through 82 years of age.

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One-on-One, Reading to the 2nd

Power and Homework

Assistance Program (HAP) 42 Program Sites

1,191 Youth Served

148 Program Graduates (No longer receiving below average grades.)

Health Education

(a component of ASAP) 13 Program Sites

1,303 Youth Served

Technology Outreach

Program (TOP) 14 Schools Served

1 non school site

250 Youth Served

After School Advantage Program

(ASAP) 13 Program Sites

3,048 Youth Served

(Includes summer programs)

Employment Mentoring Program

228 Youth Served

42 Participating Businesses

59 Youth Completed Worksite Mentoring

24 Youth Employed

Computer Assisted

Instructional Tutoring (CAIT) 1 Program Site

67 Youth Served

49 Program Graduates

Volunteers/Teen Summit

The purpose of the Teen Summit is to challenge each student to have a positive impact on others, everyday, in order

to make school a safe and healthy place, as well as educate them to make the best decisions for their future. We

want all students to experience this event.

Teen Summit

Volunteer Appreciation

Lunch provided by: Sponsored by:

A helping hand, a willing heart, sometimes that’s all it takes…

A simple gesture on someone’s part; what a difference it makes in the lives of others.

Sometimes in the rush of all we do, we take for granted your dedication and forget to say a special thanks to all of you!

Scholarships

Recipients

Robert Camden Inspirational Essay Contest

*

Thanks to the generosity of the Antone E. & Marie F. Raymus Foundation,

each recipient was awarded a $1,000 scholarship to assist their college

education. We wish them the best and much success.

Service Challenge Scholarship

The Service Challenge Scholarship is open to all GECAC

volunteers (active within the past four years) graduating

that year. Each applicant must have a minimum of 100

hours of community service (all of which do not need to be

with GECAC).

The Robert Camden Inspirational Essay Contest is an essay contest offered to 4th-12th grade students in the

Manteca Unified School District, Ripon Unified School District and Escalon Unified School District. Entries from

each school are reviewed by the GECAC judging panel and one winner from each school and each age category are

selected. After the panel has chosen a winner from each school, an overall district winner is selected.

Hilda Martinez-Mora Manteca High School

Jazelle Prado Weston Ranch High School

Blanca Aguirre East Union High School

Victoria Watson Sierra High School

Priscilla Fernandez Lathrop High School

District Winners Matsua Garcia Mendez Woodward

Darion Hester Neil Hafley

Anna Cardenas Sierra High

4th-6th Grade Winners Darrian Palmer August Knodt

Brock Willenbrink Brock Elliot

Jennifer Cuevas French Camp

Precious N. Lee George Kumore

Sandra Camacho Golden West

John P. Rivera Great Valley

Noelle Smith Joseph Widmer

Kayla Alexis Moreno Lathrop

Maria Flores Lincoln

Trinity Azarvand McParland

Ashley Singfook Mossdale

Joshua Grabowski New Haven

Francisco Chavez Neil Hafley

Chloe Winter Nile Garden

Ciera Talavera Shasta

Luisa Millard Stella Brockman

Carmen Mandez Veritas

Matsua Garcia Mendez Woodward

Erica Simas Park View

Joseph Gilbreath Ripon

Zachary Angel Weston

7th-8th Grade Winners Jeremy Nadora Brock Elliot

Alejandra Machuca French camp

Melinda V. Luna Golden West

Aaliyah Peavey Great Valley

Jose Carlos Flores Jospeh Widmer

Beatriz Padilla Lathrop

Mya Blanco Lincoln

Andrew Rossete McParland

Farhat Khairzadah Mossdale

Michelle Padilla New Haven

Darion Hester Neil Hafley

Mary Margaret Dominguez Veritas

Andrea Zarevich Woodward

Kaylee DeRuyter Parkview

Het Trivedi Ripon

Marissa Regalo Weston

Juliann Avila El Portal

9th-12th Grade Winners Jessica Le Don Calla

Jennifer Madrigal East Union

Adriana Padilla Lathrop

Hilda Martinez Mora Manteca High

Anna Cardenas Sierra High

Emme Bradford Weston Ranch

Marcus Whitmore New Vision

Dianna Castellanos Manteca Day

Joshua Angel Ripon High

Fin

an

cial S

tate

men

t Expenses Fundraising

Management & General

Program Services

Total Expenses

52,218

234,837

1,950,947

2,238,002

Public Support & Revenue Government Funding

Grants, Foundations & Donations

Special Events (Net)

Investment Income

(Our Founder’s Legacy)

Total Revenue

2,228,738

26,226

48,677

29,231

2,332,872

Grants,

Foundations,

& Donations

1%

Government

Funding

96%

Special

Events (Net)

2%

Investment

Income

1%

Public Support & Revenue

Fundraising

2%

Management

& General

11%

Program

Services

87%

Expenses

Timeline

1997

GECAC becomes incorporated.

1998

The first tutoring sites were opened

serving 13 students with 3 volunteers

1999-2000

GECAC added the Computer Assisted

Instructional Tutoring (CAIT) program

during the summer. 2000-2001

Homework Assistance Program (HAP)

started. Students served grows to 325

annually.

2001-2002

GECAC expands to 17 program sites,

serving the communities of Weston Ranch,

Manteca, Lathrop, and French Camp. 2002-2003

GECAC adds the Reading to the 2nd Power

Program. GECAC expands to 23 program

sites, serving 585 students annually, with

150 volunteers.

2003-2004

GECAC opens the first One-on-One site in

Ripon. GECAC adds the ASAP at French

Camp and Sequoia schools. 2004-2005

GECAC expanded program to partner with the

San Joaquin Office of Education (SJCOE) and

opened 5 additional ASAP sites in Manteca,

Lathrop, Escalon and Banta (Tracy). 2005-2006

Recognized by California School

Administration as the California State

Outstanding Partner in Educational

Excellence and received Best of Manteca

award in the Youth Organization category. 2006-2007

Action on Behalf of Children (ABC Awards)

recognizes GECAC as the best nonprofit

youth organization in San Joaquin County.

2007-2008

First independent GECAC program opened in

Tracy, CA (Jefferson School District) 2008-2009

Received the San Joaquin County

Coordination Council/CTA/NEA Golden Apple

Award for significant contributions to

education in San Joaquin County. 2009-2010

Successfully completed expansion efforts

(opened independent GECAC programs) in the

community of Merced, California.

2010-2011

Employment Mentoring Program started in

April 2011. Hosted the 1st Annual Ropin’ on

the River Rodeo as a fundraiser in June

2011.

2011-2012

Staff chosen to be State Trainers for the

STEM Curriculum which consists of Project

Wet, Wild and Learning Tree. GECAC was

chosen to be the pilot program for JUMP

START in Region Six in California

Bowl-A-Thon This signature event takes place the last

Saturday in February and is a major

fundraiser for GECAC that brings people

of all ages together to raise funds for a

program that provides free help with

school work, while helping students

build their confidence and self esteem.

Marie Raymus, in partnership with

GECAC, hosts the event by donating the

use of the bowling alley for the entire

day; Including all 48 lanes, bowling

shoes, and a soft drink for each

participant; to ensure the success of the

Bowl-A-Thon.

Businesses are encouraged to challenge

their competitors in an exciting, two

game bowling competition. Teachers,

administrators, and principals are also

encouraged to participate.

Tip-A-Fireman This signature event takes place in August and is

hosted by the Manteca Firefighters Local #1874

IAFF.

The firefighters, along with Applebee’s staff, take

orders and serve dinners to the patrons of

Applebee's. As patrons leave, 100% of the tips they

place in the fireman's boot (at the door) will go

towards supporting the Give Every Child A Chance

free after school mentor/tutoring programs.

Fun

dra

isers

Fun

dra

isers

Kings & Queens

This signature event takes place the

last Saturday of September and

includes: black jack, craps, roulette,

raffle prizes, a buffet, and a silent

auction. We also hold a Texas Hold

‘Em Tournament with special prizes

for first, second, and third place

tournament winners.

During the first 10 years, over

$371,000 was successfully raised for

the children residing in the Manteca,

Lathrop, French Camp, South

Stockton/Weston Ranch, Ripon,

Escalon, and Banta communities.

Tip-A-Hero Manteca Police Department along with the Manteca Fire Department, Manteca District

Ambulance Service, and local military heroes, host the Tip-A-Hero event, in support of

Give Every Child A Chance.

The Manteca Police Department and Manteca’s local community heroes, along with Las Casuelas’

staff, take orders and serve lunch and dinner to the patrons of Las Casuelas. As patrons leave,

100% of the tips they place in the donation envelopes, at each table, go towards supporting the

Give Every Child A Chance free after school mentor/tutoring programs.

An Inside Look...

Data Co-op

San Joaquin Data Co-Operative

The San Joaquin Community Data Cooperative is an independent research and evaluation organization

commissioned by GECAC to evaluate program performance. Our evaluation findings indicate that GECAC is

producing outcomes for children and youth consistent with programs already regarded as ‘best practice’ programs

within the tutoring and after school education field.

Campbell J. Bullock, M.A.

Executive Director

The following map shows the

geographic distribution of

GECAC students and Mentor/

Tutor/ASAP sites in San

Joaquin County.

Program Headquarters

^ GECAC Mentor/Tutor Sites

! GECAC ASAP Sites

Admin Headquarters Percent Enrolled By Zip Code

0% - 6%

6% - 12%

12% - 18%

18% - 24%

24% - 30%

Data Co-op

0%

25%

50%

75%

100%70.7% 67.2% 65.4% 69.9%

STUDENTS WITH AT LEAST ONE YEAR'S GROWTH IN MATH

0%

25%

50%

75%

100%

74.1% 76.3% 73.1% 73.7%

STUDENTS WITH AT LEAST ONE YEAR'S GROWTH IN LANGUAGE ARTS

Percentage of students showing overall academic

improvement, by program

Students with at least one year’s growth in math Students with at least one year’s growth in

Language Arts

One-on-One

The success of the GECAC program is demonstrated in figure 1. 78.2% of all GECAC students showed an

overall academic improvement. Figure 1 also shows the percentage of students in each program who showed

overall academic improvement.

The target for all California students is to score proficient or advanced on the California Standards Test (CST).

29% of GECAC participants and academically challenged students tested proficient/advanced in English Language

Arts (showing an 8% increase from the year before) and 39% in Mathematics (a 12% increase from the year

before). Of those GECAC students who completed the CST test, 74% witnessed at least one year’s growth in

English Language Arts and 70% in Math, respectively (Figures 2 and 3).

One-on-One

Figure 1

Figure 2 Figure 3