ABOUT US
Our History
Our History
Our History
The Spanish Speaking Citizens’ Foundation was established in 1964 by a group of visionaries dedicated to improving the lives of Latino residents in Oakland.
Our Mission
Our History
Our History
Improve the lives of Latino residents in Oakland, embrace their heritage and become civic leaders, committed to the betterment of their communities.
Our Vision
Our History
Our Vision
Our vision is to create and sustain a vibrant community where people live in harmony, with high quality educational, recreational and employment opportunities available to all.
STAFF
Alicia Contreras
Alicia Contreras
Alicia Contreras
Executive Director, acontreras@sscf.org
Gina Malan
Alicia Contreras
Alicia Contreras
SSCF Projects Specialist, gmalan@sscf.org
Guadalupe Alcala
Guadalupe Alcala
Guadalupe Alcala
Citizenship and Immigration Program Specialist, galcala@sscf.org
Maria Gaxiola
Guadalupe Alcala
Guadalupe Alcala
Programs Assistant, mgaxiola@sscf.org
Board members
Bob Schutt
Kitty Kelley Epstein
Ramon Rodriguez
Ramon Rodriguez
Kitty Kelley Epstein
Ramon Rodriguez
Kitty Kelley Epstein
Kitty Kelley Epstein
Kitty Kelley Epstein
Ken Maxey
Victoria Martin
Kitty Kelley Epstein
Francisco Vera
Victoria Martin
Victoria Martin
Victoria Martin
Victoria Martin
Victoria Martin
Our Values
Care & Respect
Pioneering Spirit
Pioneering Spirit
We are rooted in love for family and community. SSCF is a hospitable, welcoming place that stands for respect, compassion, and caring.
Pioneering Spirit
Pioneering Spirit
Pioneering Spirit
We courageously take initiative and risk, embracing entrepreneurial ideas in the face of challenge.
Integrity
Pioneering Spirit
Self-Determination
We operate in alignment with the highest ethical standards.
Self-Determination
Self-Determination
Self-Determination
We advocate a spirit of personal responsibility which encourages civic engagement for social justice and life-long education.
Empowerment
Self-Determination
Empowerment
We care about young people by taking interest in their lives and guiding them to achieve their fullest potential.
Excellence
Self-Determination
Empowerment
We are a committed staff willing to go above and beyond the call of duty.