PACT, Inc. is a private, non-profit California Corporation, which provides services to the San Francisco Bay Area since 1963.

The visionary founders, Mr. Everett Brandon and Dr. Henry Lucas, saw the wisdom of creating a structure for many different programs in response to the needs of the African American community and other underrepresented groups in education, business and employment.

PACT began to operate in 1964, and in 1965 began to operate its first Educational Talent Search Project which was funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The program has expanded and continues presently.

Approximately 3,000 students benefit from our services annually.

In addition to its services to individuals, PACT has become an integral part of the network of equal access activities in California through its staff involvement in many local and statewide organizations.

1963
PACT founded by Mr. Everett Brandon and Dr. Henry Lucas.

1964
(December 4) PACT formally established, began operating first programs.

1965
PACT Educational Clearinghouse originated under the Educational Talent Search Program funded by the U.S. Dept of Education.

1965
PACT began to administer their first Economic Development Program.

1966
PACT launched the Small Business Development Program.

1967
PACT obtained and administered its first private scholarship funds.

1975
PACT sponsored San Francisco’s first city wide College Day which occurred annually for five years.

1976
PACT co-founded CAL Regional Development Corporation

1980
PACT administered Northern California’s first One Stop Center under the Office of Minority Business Enterprise (OMBE).

1998
PACT acquired its second Talent Search Grant.

2000
PACT acquired a Trio Dissemination Grant, designed to replicate PACT’s services in three other youth serving community agencies.