Then East Palo Alto City Councilwoman--and present East Palo Alto Mayor--Laura Martinez speaks about her experience with FCE over the years, and how she has seen it grow.

FCE is poised for growth and we are seeking an experienced Director of Development with the expertise to implement a comprehensive development strategy to support this growth. The ideal candidate will enjoy building multifaceted relationships with donors, have a strong entrepreneurial spirit, and derive great job satisfaction from enhancing and scaling fundraising systems. Interested? Read the full job description.

The Educational Policy Institute selected FCE from a group of 374 pre-college outreach programs as one of ten models in the field. Read "A Blueprint for Success: Case Studies of Successful Pre-College Outreach Programs" to find out more about the direction college-access is headed in and FCE's role in its future.

The Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce has announced FCE as the winner of the 2012 Tall Tree Award for Palo Alto area non-profits. The award is given to individuals organizations and businesses that 'have demonstrated exceptional civic contributions and service to the community.'

Thanks to all our families, alumni, volunteers, and donors for making our work possible and to the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce for selecting FCE!

Read the Palo Alto Online article.

Read our press release.

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