Peralta Colleges Foundation Marks 50 Years with 2025 Golf Tournament to Support Student Success

The Peralta Colleges Foundation is celebrating 50 years of supporting students across Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College, and Merritt College with the announcement of its 2025 Dr. William "Bill" Riley "Swing For Student Success" Golf Tournament. Since 1971, the foundation has dedicated itself to providing scholarships and financial assistance to help students achieve their academic and career goals, making this milestone event particularly significant for the educational community.

The tournament, scheduled for September 8, 2025, at Sequoyah Country Club in Oakland, represents a critical fundraising opportunity that directly impacts student success. According to Dr. William "Bill" Riley, a board member, the event supports the intellectual, cultural, and educational needs of students, faculty, and staff throughout the Peralta Colleges. Funds raised help elevate students from poverty, train the unemployed and underemployed, and prepare students for successful transitions to four-year universities.

This initiative matters because it addresses persistent educational inequities and economic challenges faced by community college students. By providing essential financial support, the foundation enables access to higher education for those who might otherwise be unable to afford it, thereby fostering social mobility and workforce development in the region. The tournament offers businesses and individuals a meaningful way to contribute to these efforts through sponsorship, directly transforming students' lives and helping them reach their full potential.

For those interested in participating or learning more about sponsorship opportunities, additional information is available on the https://peralta.edu/foundation. The foundation encourages community involvement to continue its five-decade legacy of empowering students and strengthening educational opportunities across the Peralta Colleges district.