Garfield Alumni Foundation is an organization dedicated to serving the needs of James A. Garfield High School. We assist in the sponsorship of vital school and community programs and focus on supporting graduating seniors. The Garfield Alumni Foundation is responsible for raising funds for scholarships that are awarded to Garfield seniors each year. We also raise funds to provide assistance to the school in whatever capacity is needed.

This past year the foundation hosted the school's scholarship awards program by providing food, refreshments and representative presenters. We have also assisted in parent teacher night and most recently participated in many of the fundraising efforts for the late Garfield High School calculus teacher, Jamie Escalante. We enjoy supporting the community of Garfield High School and look forward to serving them in the future. If you would like to help us in these efforts, we invite you to donate to our Association. When you give us a call, you’ll be connected directly to our friendly staff, so you can expect immediate attention to your inquiry. So, don’t wait - call now!

You will be very pleased to learn that GAF has partnered with Garfield High staff to meet urgent Garfield student needs. During the latter half of 2020, we provided some 120 Garfield students with emergency funds. Hardship has heightened with the Pandemic and cold winter months. This has caused a troubling increase in basic student needs such as food, clothing, bedding and hygiene products.

The school’s Crisis Team of counselors are identifying students experiencing emotional and urgent economic needs. As requested by the Crisis Team, GAF is responding by providing the families with gift cards to local stores. This allows for purchase flexibility.

Our Board Members are:

Officers

• Joseph Espinosa, President
• Dr. Yolanda Aguerrebere, Vice President 
• Terry Valenzuela, Secretary
• Carmen Aceves, Treasurer
• Jacob Aguilar, Past President 
• Lydia Silvia, Board Member
• Nettie Moran, Board Member
• Danny Durand, Board Member

Directors

• Edward Elias, Sergeant of Arms
• Richard Sanchez, Social Media/Press Director 
• Joe Vasquez, Special Events

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Associates

• Catalina Avila
• Linda Contreras-Cuadra
• Olivia Espinosa
• Fred Francia
• Jess Montes
• Norma O’Dell
• Richard Pardo
• Susanna Smith
• Jessica Venture