How you can help

Bay Area Hispano Institute for Advancement, Inc. is a private, non-profit corporation 501(c)3. BAHIA primarily serves low-income Hispanic families in Northern Alameda County.

BAHIA relies heavily on the generosity of the state and government agencies to cover its operating costs. Currently, costs are covered with funding from the State Department of Education Child Development Division, City of Berkeley, and Child Care Food Program. In addition, some parents pay full cost fees.

Please remember BAHIA in your employer’s United Way Campaign. Our United Way designation number is 3029. Or consider us for the eScrip program Group ID#141743217. Visit www.escrip.com for more information.
Annual fundraisers are held throughout the year to cover the expenses of special classes (e.g., swimming, sports, music) or special instructional supplies.

Summer
Jose Luis Orozco Concert (June): Children’s music festival in Spanish

Fall
Silent Auction (September): Festive night of dinner & dancing

Winter
Tamale sales (February): Gourmet tamales made to order

For any questions on donation opportunities, please contact us at
(510) 525-1463 or e-mail us at CentroVIDA1975@aol.com