Where We’ve Been

Conference: US - German Relations: Political Alliance and Economic Competition? Sept. 1988. Tutzing, Germany. Partial support provided by German Marshall Fund of USA.

Vesper Society - German Academies sponsored conference held in San Jose, Costa Rica. Central American Partners: UN Univiersity for Peace and Confederation of Central American Universities.

Conference:  Social Impacts of Microelectronics. June 1986. Bad Boll, Germany.

Conference:  Options for Confidence Building Measures and Global Security. June 1984. Bad Segeberg, Germany.

Conference:  Roads to Peace III - Confidence Building Measures - East/West Conflict. June 1983. Loccum, Germany.

Conference:  Roads to Peace I - Preventing Nuclear War. June 1982. Bad Boll, Germany.

Vesper Society sent two anesthesiologists from Vesper Memorial to Grenada General where they provided drugs and equipment. Additional Vesper Memorial staff visited Antigua as well.

Vesper Society sent two anesthesiologists from Vesper Memorial to Grenada General where they provided drugs and equipment. Additional Vesper Memorial staff visited Antigua as well.

Vesper Society assessed the area’s most critical need and sent physicians, drugs, and surgical instruments to Malawi hospitals.

Vesper Society sent physicians, drugs, and surgical instruments to two Liberia hospitals in critical need.

Vesper Society sent two physicians and a registered nurse for a working visit to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Maseru.

Vesper Society established a dental clinic in the Spaldings-Christiana area of Jamaica.

Vesper Society collected and shipped dental equipment and supplies to Malawi and provided dental surgeons to install equipment and train personnel of its use.

These Vesper Society clinics transitioned to private practices in 1989.

Vesper Society and German Protestant Academies co-sponsored a series of multi-sector conferences bringing international leaders together to discuss paths to peace.

Vesper Society provided capacity building and social management to organizations promoting democracy and development in Central America.

Vesper Society backed this conference on the environment.

Vesper Society supported a series of roundtables of all sectors of Guatemalan society to work on common agreements that support efforts for peace and economic development.

Vesper Society conducted two roundtables with representatives of both sides of the conflict to support the formal peace process by creating a context for deeper dialogue.

Vesper Society supported the offering of customized training in organizational development and conflict resolution to non-profit organizations and community leaders serving the poor.

Vesper Society collaborated with the WWC that connected young leaders from eight regions of the world to develop a toolkit for building online communities.

Vesper Society supported this conference series where attendees sought to build foundations for stability, security, and peace via discussion on the renewal of the transatlantic partnership.

Vesper Society initiated a collaborative project with OIKOSNET, a global network of ecumenical training centers, to train leaders in the use of electronic communication.

Vesper Society initiated a collaborative project with OIKOSNET, a global network of ecumenical training centers, to train leaders in the use of electronic communication.

Vesper Society initiated a collaborative project with OIKOSNET, a global network of ecumenical training centers, to train leaders in the use of electronic communication.

Vesper Society initiated a collaborative project with OIKOSNET, a global network of ecumenical training centers, to train leaders in the use of electronic communication.

Vesper Society initiated a collaborative project with OIKOSNET, a global network of ecumenical training centers, to train leaders in the use of electronic communication.

Vesper Society initiated a collaborative project with OIKOSNET, a global network of ecumenical training centers, to train leaders in the use of electronic communication.

Vesper Society initiated a collaborative project with OIKOSNET, a global network of ecumenical training centers, to train leaders in the use of electronic communication.

Vesper Society initiated a collaborative project with OIKOSNET, a global network of ecumenical training centers, to train leaders in the use of electronic communication.

Vesper Society initiated a collaborative project with OIKOSNET, a global network of ecumenical training centers, to train leaders in the use of electronic communication.

Vesper Society initiated a collaborative project with OIKOSNET, a global network of ecumenical training centers, to train leaders in the use of electronic communication.

Vesper Society initiated a collaborative project with OIKOSNET, a global network of ecumenical training centers, to train leaders in the use of electronic communication.

Vesper Society initiated a collaborative project with OIKOSNET, a global network of ecumenical training centers, to train leaders in the use of electronic communication.

Vesper Society initiated a collaborative project with OIKOSNET, a global network of ecumenical training centers, to train leaders in the use of electronic communication.

Vesper Society initiated a collaborative project with OIKOSNET, a global network of ecumenical training centers, to train leaders in the use of electronic communication.

Vesper Society collaborated with a network of 17 Central American faith-based organizations to utilize a “shared-learning” model to strengthen member organizations and develop youth leadership.

Vesper Society collaborated with a network of 17 Central American faith-based organizations to utilize a “shared-learning” model to strengthen member organizations and develop youth leadership.

Vesper Society collaborated with a network of 17 Central American faith-based organizations to utilize a “shared-learning” model to strengthen member organizations and develop youth leadership.

Vesper Society collaborated with a network of 17 Central American faith-based organizations to utilize a “shared-learning” model to strengthen member organizations and develop youth leadership.

Vesper Society collaborated with a network of 17 Central American faith-based organizations to utilize a “shared-learning” model to strengthen member organizations and develop youth leadership.

Vesper Society collaborated with a network of 17 Central American faith-based organizations to utilize a “shared-learning” model to strengthen member organizations and develop youth leadership.

Vesper Society collaborated with a network of 17 Central American faith-based organizations to utilize a “shared-learning” model to strengthen member organizations and develop youth leadership.

Vesper Society collaborated with a network of 17 Central American faith-based organizations to utilize a “shared-learning” model to strengthen member organizations and develop youth leadership.

Vesper Society supported this pioneering project to assess the impact and growth of religious health assets in fostering health in Africa.

Vesper Society’s support helped to provide treatment to persons with HIV/AIDS in a community in the rural Eastern Cape of South Africa. Support groups and “buddy treatment supporters” are pillars of the program.

Vesper Society supported this project that built upon local initiatives of over 2000 individuals through the creation and implementation of Savings and Credit Groups enabling the poor to escape poverty.

Vesper Society hosted this conference to explore ways to spark young adults of faith to include, as a part of their daily lives, serving those in need

Vesper Society supported IFYC in equipping and mobilizing youth leaders using traditional and social media tools to build interfaith cooperation.

Vesper Society supports Modoc Medical Center with telehealth diabetes services in a 4,500 square mile reigon of rural northeastern California's Modoc County. (READ MORE)

Conference: International Impact of Emerging Information Technologies. Oct. 1987. Pacific Grove, CA.

Conference: Ways to Peace in Central America and the Caribbean: German-American Perspectives. Sept. 1985. Menlo Park, CA

Conference: Roads to Peace II: National Security, National Interest: Economic and Social Justice Aspects. Jan. 1983. Menlo Park, CA.

Vesper Society provided in-home attendants with day care, enabling frail elderly to stay in their homes.

Vesper Society sponsored senior day care and rehabilitation programs and a residential care for elderly training program. Project Heritage became part of the Easter Seals organization in 1995.

Search Institute, a subsidiary of Vesper Society at the time, conducted these projects to identify key assets needed to support the healthy development of children and youth.

With help from Vesper Society, the Center links faith with health sectors and creates forums for discussion. The Center provides technical assistance and professional development in collaboration with Public Health Institute.

Vesper Society hosted this series where a physician and attorney described the creation of collaborative programs designed to transform inner city neighborhoods into healthy communities.

Vesper Society supported this project that included faith and philanthropic communities and others who recognize the role congregations play in community building and neighborhood revitalization. This project was conducted with San Francisco Foundation.

Vesper Society organized this international conference focusing on models for intergenerational cooperation.

Vesper Society assisted communities in confronting divisive issues and reaching inclusive and sustainable agreements.

Vesper Society provided technical assistance to two East Oakland Hispanic community organizations so they could help new immigrants attain employment.

The hospital opened in 1962 and came under the management of Vesper Society in 1968.

Vesper Society developed a personal emergency response system for the medically vulnerable, isolated elderly, and handicapped individuals. Patients were linked to the hospital by a device added to their telephone.

Vesper Society served terminally ill patients and their families primarily in a home setting. The hospice program became an independent non-profit, named Pathways of the East Bay, in 1995.

Vesper Society provided physicians’ orders in a home setting and a team of health care professionals provided care.

Vesper Society improved the physical well-being of children through enriched meals and education about nutrition and child development. The program was transferred to International Child Resource Institute in 1993.

Vesper Society conducted this series of projects in collaboration with summit Medical Center and Alameda County Public Health Department that focused on prevention, partnership, and wholeness.

Vesper Society provided assistance for people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease and their families.

Vesper Society brought together people developing faith and health programs to learn about tools and models for expanding programs and building new partnerships.

The hospital came under the auspices of Vesper Society in 1979 through the acquisition of the former Levine Hospital.

Vesper Society collaborated with the City of Pleasanton to open a senior day care center.

Vesper Society mobilized community assets to improve health among communities in Alameda County by connecting health resources to individuals, congregations, and faith communities. This project was conducted with San Francisco Foundation.

Vesper Society invited individuals from 16 organizations in eight countries (US, Switzerland, Uganda, Germany, Pakistan, UK, Palestine and Mexico) to discuss the Internet’s impact on convening, collaboration, and leadership in faith-based organizations.

Vesper Society supported this conference series where attendees sought to build foundations for stability, security, and peace via discussion on the renewal of the transatlantic partnership.

In this national program, Vesper Society trained leaders to integrate faith values into their work. This program was conducted with the Ecumenical Working Group, a consortium of eight US denominations.

Vesper Society developed this program that provided useful, balanced, and unbiased information on the emerging field of venture philanthropy for human service organizations.

Vesper Society partnered with Sutter Delta Urgent Care Clinic to establish an urgent care clinic providing affordable health care to those with little or no insurance.

Vesper Society funded the development of the Oakley Youth Advisory Council, which provides opportunities for youth leadership and engagement. READ MORE

Vesper Society’s support allows Operation Access to increase access to specialty health care services and donated surgeries for low-income, uninsured people living in East Contra Costa County. READ MORE

Vesper Society supports student interns and faculty building the Interfaith Allies movement on campus by spreading interfaith cooperation, engaging in service, and developing new curriculum. READ MORE

Vesper Society’s support allowed for the expansion of the telehealth program, a critically needed specialty care service in this remote and medically underserved rural, frontier region of Northern California.

Vesper Society assisted in establishing a volunteer house whose residents are assigned placement with nonprofit organizations to work for social justice and the underserved for one year.

Vesper Society supported La Clínica in offering behavioral health services for a new Oakley clinic in East Contra Costa County and for a school-based health center at Havenscourt Middle School in Oakland. READ MORE

Vesper Society supported La Clínica in offering behavioral health services for a new Oakley clinic in East Contra Costa County and for a school-based health center at Havenscourt Middle School in Oakland. READ MORE

Vesper Society supports free dental services for children and youth through age 19 in underserved and low-income communities in Contra Costa County. READ MORE

Vesper Society helped to expand career opportunities for youth through quality training, career, technological, and education services. READ MORE

Vesper Society supported this social justice ministry of the church to address the serious issue of hunger in Imperial County by engaging students and community stakeholders. READ MORE

Vesper Society supported the training of the Youth Intervention Network in the Dialogue for Peaceful Change methodology. This collaboration addressed youth violence in the Antioch community.

Connecting to Care (2011-present). Vesper Society’s support helps Connecting to Care provide unique integrated telebehavioral health clinical services, as well as comprehensive diabetes care, to rural Northern California patients. READ MORE

Vesper Society’s support helps Connecting to Care provide unique integrated telebehavioral health clinical services, as well as comprehensive diabetes care, to rural Northern California patients. READ MORE

Vesper Society collaborated with California Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (CAHSA) to enhance leaders' skills in health care organizations and to apply those values in daily decision-making.

Vesper Society coordinated the efforts of more than 25 faith and community-based organizations in Hayard to provide services addressing health disparities.

Vesper Society support Clinica's comprehensive pediatric asthma program for high-risk patients in Imperial County. READ MORE

Vesper Society supports the expansion of the clinic's chronic disease program for working uninsured patients to include all of San Francisco and San Mateo counties. READ MORE

Vesper Society launched this program to provide comprehensive mental health and case management services to the adolescent population in Hayward, California's sixth largest city.

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