Events and Programs
PCSC strives to hold a variety of events, with the goal that there is a little something for everyone! Look through these events to see what sparks your interest and those you might want to sign up for!
Meal Preparation and Cooking
St. Mary's
Join us at St. Mary's Senior Center to cook and serve to low income seniors.
College Ave.
Cook and serve meals to the homeless at College Avenue Presbyterian Church.
Alameda County Community Food Bank
Sort and package fresh produce and non-perishable food to be distributed to low income community members at the Alameda County Community Food bank where PCSC adults are Lead Volunteers.
Dream Catcher Dinner
Come to the Dream Catcher wellness center for at-risk and homeless teens to cook and serve dinner with their teens.
YEP Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner
Come out and serve a meal to a 40 person homeless encampment.
Home Renovation and Environmental Cleanup
Rebuilding Together Oakland
Each year, PCSC raises around $12,000 with the help of fundraisers and parent donations to be sponsors of RTO. We take complete responsibility for the renovation of a low income elderly person's home in Oakland in association with RTO. The renovation is entirely youth led, and PCSC's largest event.
Lake Merritt Cleanup
About 4 times a year, PCSC goes down to Lake Merritt to clean up trash in the surrounding areas around the lake.
Native Plant Nursery
Come to Joaquin Miller Park to propagate native plants at the plant nursery. PCSC also volunteers at other Friends of Sausal Creek sites in the Oakland Hills
Youth Work and Community Engagement
Tutoring Burmese Refugees
Every Thursday, PCSC carpools to a church where they tutor young Burmese refugees.
Children's Fairyland
Come work with youth at Children's Fairyland! We do everything from painting murals to teaching crafts.
Youth Court
PCSC goes to San Leandro to act as a jury in non-violent first time offender trials of youth.
If you or someone you know is interested in leading an event, contact the VP Program! Not sure who that is? See our Crew Leaders page.
Summer
Pancake Breakfast
Each year, the VP Fundraisers plan the 4th of July Pancake Breakfast. PCSC members sell tickets, cook, and serve pancakes to members of the community to raise money for the annual RTO project.
Meal Cooking and Preparation Events
Many of our cooking events continue in the summertime. See above for your options, and check facebook for times and dates.
Environmental Cleanup Events
Many of our environmental events continue in the summertime. See above for your options, and check facebook for times and dates.
PCSC Summer Trip
Since 2017, PCSC has taken a Summer Volunteer Trip to cities and countries in need of community service. Planning begins in the winter before the trip's summer. Stay updated in the FB group if you are interested in being apart of an upcoming summer trip.
Special Thank You to Our Community Partners!
PCSC appreciates you! Please check out the websites of our
sponsors by clicking on their logo!
Rebuilding Together Oakland
RTO is an organization that serves low income citizens in Oakland, many with housing insecurity. We ask that you donate to this organization that does so much for PCSC! To find out more about our connection to RTO and to donate, visit the FAQ or Donation page! (If you do donate, we ask that you forward us a confirmation email, so that we can track our members' contributions to RTO!)
Piedmont Council, BSA
Friends of Scouting is the Piedmont Council BSA fundraising initiative. All money donated stays within Piedmont Council BSA and directly benefits Piedmont troops and crews! If you are interested in donating, click their logo or visit our donation page! (If you do donate, we ask that you forward us a confirmation email, so that we can track our members' contributions to the Piedmont Council!)
FMS Projects
Frank & Paula Silver, owners of design/build firm FMS Projects, had two daughters in PCSC. Frank has personally volunteered for many years on PCSC RTO projects, starting in 2009. Frank continues to be a key resource for PCSC!
Consultant: Rob Kelly
Mr. Kelly is a small business owner in the Bay Area, who has been volunteering with PCSC since 2019. He helps on RTO and Tiny House projects. Consider checking out his company, Kelly Abramson Architecture, for all of your architecture needs!
Village Market
Village Market has graciously donated produce and groceries to PCSC annually for several years at the 4th of July Pancake Breakfast! This fundraiser is part of the effort by PCSC's VP Fundraising to raise money for the major projects run by PCSC! Please consider supporting Village Market as a way to repay their support of us!
Piedmont Grocery
Piedmont started in 2020 to donate to support PCSC's fundraising efforts.
Oakland Flower Mart
Owned by a Piedmont family and with a child in PCSC, Oakland Flower Mart has provided goods to support PCSC's fundraising efforts.
