Agency Details:

Livermore American Indian Center

The Livermore American Indian Center, located at Junction Ave. School, 298 Junction Ave, in Livermore, Ca, 94551, provides for the special educational and culturally related academic needs of students of American Indian heritage in public schools in the Livermore Valley including the Castro Valley School District.

Description:
Over 400 students of American Indian heritage participate in the FREE activities provided at the Livermore American Indian Center, which houses a museum of over 200 artifacts, more than 700 books and videos, and serves as a resource/meeting place for local American Indians. The following are free services provided to eligible students: Native American culture classes, academic tutoring in all subjects, college and career motivational activities, scholarships, summer outdoor education, tobacco prevention education, pow wows and field trips, parent-sponsored monthly meetings, and referrals for social services and counseling.

History:
The Livermore American Indian Center was founded in 1974 by parent volunteers and school district personnel, with the goal of cultivating the futures of local American Indian children by improving their educational opportunities and providing a sense of cultural awareness.

Contact people:

Mary Puthoff, Program Specialist, (phone), (email) Lyn Ellis, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (935) 606-3318

Address:

298 Junction Ave Livermore, CA 94551 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/livermorenaic

Last updated on June 19, 2009