A Wishful Winter's Night
Kidango's 30th Anniversary Celebration and Honoree Banquet
Event Sponsors: J. Coite Construction (Platinum Sponsor)
Lakeshore (Gold Sponsor)
In 1979, Kidango opened our doors in Fremont and began providing child care and early education services to just 90 children. Today, we provide services to 2,500 children daily in 9 cities and now offer a variety of early education and family support services.
Kidango celebrated our 30th Anniversary by hosting a community dinner reception. In addition to recognizing the difference Kidango has made in the community, we recognized the hard work and contributions of 30 influential leaders who have made a difference in the lives of children and families throughout the Bay Area.
30 Influential Leaders Honored by Kidango
Catherine Atkin, Preschool California
Jim Beall, Jr., California State Assembly
James Burton, Regional Center of the East Bay
Judy Chirco, City of San Jose Council
Ellen Corbett, California State Senate
Mayra Cruz, DeAnza College & Local Planning Council
Rocio de Mateo Smith, Developmental Disabilites Area Board 5
Howard Doi, San Andreas Regional Center
Delaine Eastin, California Department of Education (retired)
Guy Emanuele, New Haven Unified School District (retired)
Janice Fonteno, Ohlone College
Mark Friedman, First 5 Alameda County
Margie Gutierrez-Padilla, BHCS Alameda County
Bill Harrison, Fremont City Council
Glen Harvey, WestEd
Mary Claire Heffron, Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
Hattie Hyman Hughes, Fremont Bank Foundation
Carole Leigh Hutton, United Way Silicon Valley
Camille Maben, California Department of Education
Kari McVeigh, New Haven Unified School District
Jack O'Connell, California Department of Education
Nancy Peña, Santa Clara County Mental Health Department
Dawn Perry, Smart Start San Jose
Rona Renner, Childhood Matters, Inc.
Deborah Roderick Stark, First 5 Alameda County
Suzanne Shenfil, City of Fremont
Jolene Smith, FIRST 5 Santa Clara County
Alberto Torrico, California State Assembly
Ana Trujillo, Santa Clara County Office of Education
Charles Weis, Santa Clara County Office of Education