Create employee donation program and request business support for Richmond Promise scholarships
In Plain English
Richmond Promise provides college scholarships to local high school graduates. The city wants to raise more money through voluntary employee donations and by asking businesses and the school district to contribute. If approved, city workers can donate through payroll deductions starting with the next United Way campaign.
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Votes
Motion to establish a voluntary employee contribution program through the United Way Charitable Giving Campaign and direct the City Manager to write a letter to the West Contra Costa Unified District Board of Trustees requesting the same action
6 to 0
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