The Peralta Colleges Foundation is commemorating its 50th anniversary with the announcement of the 2025 Dr. William "Bill" Riley "Swing For Student Success" Golf Tournament, continuing its longstanding commitment to supporting students across four East Bay educational institutions. Since its establishment in 1971, the foundation has dedicated itself to providing scholarships and financial assistance to help students achieve their academic and career goals at Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College, and Merritt College.
This annual golf tournament represents a critical fundraising initiative that directly impacts the intellectual, cultural, and educational needs of students, faculty, and staff throughout the Peralta Colleges system. According to Dr. William "Bill" Riley, a board member of the foundation, "Funds raised at the tournament help elevate students from poverty, train the unemployed and underemployed, and prepare students to successfully transition to four-year universities."
Scheduled for Monday, September 8, 2025, at the Sequoyah Country Club in Oakland, the event provides businesses and individuals with a meaningful opportunity to contribute to student success. The tournament serves as a vital mechanism for community engagement, allowing participants to play a direct role in transforming students' lives and helping them reach their full potential through educational support.
The foundation encourages businesses and organizations to demonstrate their community commitment by sponsoring the event, which supports the organization's essential work in empowering students to achieve their educational objectives. For additional details about participation or sponsorship opportunities, interested parties can visit the Peralta Colleges Foundation website.
This milestone event highlights the ongoing importance of community-supported educational initiatives in addressing economic disparities and creating pathways to higher education. The foundation's five decades of service demonstrate the sustained impact that targeted financial support can have on individual students and the broader community, particularly in helping underrepresented populations access quality education and career opportunities.
