FACE Mission & Advisory board

Mission

To provide tuition assistance that enables diverse low-income children to attend Catholic schools and help families break the cycle of poverty by supporting access to quality Catholic education in the Contra Costa and Alameda Counties in the Diocese of Oakland.

Vision

By partnering with our generous supporters to award scholarships to deserving families, we are providing students of today the opportunity to rise above their economic challenges. The investment will inspire the next generation of active and engaged community leaders of tomorrow.

Values

We support the rigors of academic excellence and believe the faith formation opportunities available through a Catholic education celebrate the values of faith, respect, hard work, and self-worth.

Who We Serve

FACE provides partial tuition scholarships to low-income families throughout the counties of Alameda and Contra Costa within the Diocese of Oakland. Our student population is derived from a wide range of diverse cultures. All hold a common desire for a rigorous, safe, and holistic, educational experience. Supported by FACE, our students excel academically and develop strong character deep in faith with a commitment to serve and carry out their civic duty throughout the Catholic community and beyond. 

History

Founded in 1978 with the promise that a Catholic education should be accessible to all, a group of visionary founders established  Family Aid - Catholic Education. Since then, FACE has awarded countless scholarships to families in the Diocese of Oakland to provide their children with a faith-based, academically rigorous education that leads to a lifetime of learning, faith, service, and success.