Alum Rock Counseling Center ARCC

09/05/2026

ARCC thanks PACF for supporting our allcove Palo Alto program!

07/10/2026

A tremendous thank you to all of our amazing 2026 Annual Luncheon sponsors!

CHAMPION – The Peiris-Perryman Family • Patricia Chiapellone

ROLE MODEL – Janice Berthold/Heffernan Insurance Brokers • The Maben Hammon Family

MENTOR – Santa Clara Family Health Plan • Gardner Health Services • San Jose Water • El Camino Health • David & Christine Mineta

ADVOCATE – First 5 Santa Clara County • Kiewit Shea Traylor Joint Venture • ConXion to Community • TeamLogic IT • Marcos & Denise Herrera • Jon & Linda Yap • Steve Eckert

Your support and partnership made for a successful and memorable event. Thank you for helping us continue our mission of healing families and inspiring youth to reach their full potential!

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05/27/2026

Last Friday's Annual Fundraising Luncheon honoring Blanca Alvarado and Dean McCully was a big success, with over 225 guests and $77,000 raised to provide mental health services to under-resourced communities!

“The Alum Rock Counseling Center holds a special place in my heart,” said Alvarado, who was the first Latina on the San Jose City Council and the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors.

05/19/2026

We are excited to be honoring Blanca Alvarado and Dean McCully at our upcoming luncheon this Friday! It's going to be a terrific event, with friends both old and new.

https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/7aBl2A?vid=1p6vk7

05/12/2026

Come join us at the DYWC this Friday, May 15th, for our Ping Pong Bonanza and Pizza Event hosted in our backyard from 4pm-6pm !

05/04/2026

Join us at DYWC from 4pm-6pm tomorrow for a Cinco De Mayo Celebration with music, food, and games!

05/01/2026

You are invited to join Alum Rock Counseling Center (ARCC) at our 2026 Annual Fundraising Luncheon, which will take place on Friday May 22nd. This year, we are honoring Blanca Alvarado for her outstanding lifetime achievements as well as Super Role Model Dean McCully.

Blanca Alvarado, known as “La Madrina,” is a lifelong advocate for underrepresented communities whose career reflects the history of Latino activism in San José. After moving from Colorado at 16, she worked in orchards alongside migrant laborers, an experience that shaped her commitment to equity and political representation.

A San José High School graduate, she helped found several community organizations and led the local Mexican American Political Association. She championed district elections in San José, opening doors for more diverse leadership. In 1980, she became the first Latina on the City Council, later serving as Vice Mayor and Chair of the County Board of Supervisors.

In office, she focused on women, children, public health, the arts, and community programs, while also establishing the County’s Office of Women’s Advocacy and supporting major projects like the Mexican Heritage Plaza. She retired in 2008 after 28 years in public service.

Her many honors include national and international recognition, and a local middle school named in her honor. Alvarado continues to inspire younger generations to carry forward the work of advancing equity in areas like healthcare, housing, and representation.

For information and to purchase tickets, visit https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/7aBl2A?vid=1p6vk7

04/22/2026

🌍✨ Celebrate the Earth with us! ✨🌱
Join us at Downtown Youth Wellness Center (DYWC) today (4/22/26) from 4PM–6PM to create your very own cake cup! 🍰💚
Sweet treats + good vibes = the perfect way to honor our planet 🌎💫

Don’t miss it! 🎉

04/16/2026

We are so excited to announce that our annual fundraising luncheon is returning on May 22nd after a year's hiatus! Please join us in honoring two true forces of nature: Blanca Alvarado, our Lifetime Achievement Awardee, and Dean McCully, our 2026 Super Role Model. In case you didn't get a chance to see our newsletter, tickets are a special price through tomorrow! For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/7aBl2A?vid=1pxg1v

04/03/2026

Don’t forget today’s big egg hunt at the Downtown Youth Wellness Center starts at 4PM today (4/3/26)! Walk-ins welcome. See you there! 🐣 725 E Santa Clara Street, Suite 105 San Jose, CA 95112