PACT, Inc. - About Us - New Programs

New East Bay Office

Expanding educational opportunity is the guiding principal of PACT in all our programs and activities. Without a doubt, our most exciting new initiative is our expansion to the East Bay under a new five year grant from the U.S. Department of Education to operate our third Educational Talent Search Program.

PACT’S new East Bay office was opened in Vallejo, California in response to a staggering need for services in that area. A $200,000 grant enabled us to expand our program services to the cities of Richmond and Vallejo, California. A staff of four persons - 2 Educational Advisors, an Office Manager and a Tutor provided program services to a minimum of 600 low income and first generation young people. The participating schools are Jesse Bethel, Vallejo, Pinole Valley and Richmond High Schools.

During the first year, a total of 652 students benefited from PACT services. Of that number, even during our start-up year, 246 students were accepted to two and four year colleges. Many ninth, tenth and eleventh grade students attended our college career and financial aid workshops. A tutorial program is operating for middle school students, as well.

PACT East Bay is located within the facility of the Continentals of the Omega Boys and Girls Club of Vallejo.