Castro Valley School Receives Donation

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — A Castro Valley school received a donation last week from KNBR’s Step Up to the Plate for Education program funded by Wells Fargo at AT&T Park. Canyon Middle School received $4,000 "To buy technology equipment for the Video Journalism class such as cameras, microphones, and computers that can run current video editing software."

The ceremonial check was handed out by San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford and Jim Foley, EVP and president of Wells Fargo’s Pacific North Region. In all, 28 Bay Area schools received $100,000 in grants to support their sports, musical, S.T.E.M., art and education programs.

"Wells Fargo is proud to support educational and athletic programs that will play a role in preparing our youth to be successful adults," said Foley. "When students and communities prosper, we all benefit."

Crawford, a Pleasanton native, spoke to the grant winners about the power of education. "As a kid, my parents always emphasized the importance of an education—above and beyond participating in sports. As a Bay Area native, it is an honor to be part of a program that increases education and athletic programs for local kids."

This is the 17th year for the Step Up to the Plate program. During that time, grants totaling over $1.2 million have been distributed.

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