Willie B. Adkins Scholars Program

08/12/2026

Willie B. Adkins Scholars—start the year strong by giving back! Volunteer at the VCUSD Back-to-School Celebration this Saturday and help distribute backpacks to students and families. Choose a shift and represent WBA with pride!

Sign up:

Join us for the VCUSD District-Wide Back-to-School Celebration on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Loma Vista Farm (150 Rainier Avenue, Vallejo, CA). We are looking for Scholars to assist with setup, breakdown, and distributing backpacks. Please wear your Willie B. Adkins polo or sweatshirt with black....

08/11/2026

If you haven’t applied do so TODAY!
www.williebadkins.org

07/30/2026

📸 Calling All Adkins Alumni & Tannerites!

As we prepare to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Willie B. Adkins Scholars Program, we’re looking back at the incredible memories that have shaped our legacy and we need your help!

Do you have photos from your time in the Tanner Project or the Willie B. Adkins Scholars Program?

Whether they’re from college tours, study halls, graduations, special events, or just great moments with fellow scholars, we’d love to include them in our celebration.

📷 Upload your photos here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NfkZYi92qdCxQYHN6gAQcQdmSpkz2y2y

Or email to: [email protected]

🎉 Join us for our 40th Anniversary Celebration!
Early Bird tickets and sponsorship opportunities are still available. Your support helps us continue providing scholarships, college readiness programming, and life-changing opportunities for future generations of scholars.

🎟️ Purchase tickets or become a sponsor here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/willie-b-adkins-scholars-program-40th-anniversary-celebration

Thank you for helping us celebrate 40 years of excellence, leadership, and legacy. We can’t wait to see your memories and celebrate with you this October

07/15/2026

📐 Planning to take Algebra for Calculus this Fall?

Prepare for success with a FREE Miracle Math Algebra for Calculus Readiness Cohort hosted at Solano Community College.

Choose from two locations:

📍 Vacaville Campus
July 27-August 14
Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays
9:00-11:00 a.m.

📍 Fairfield Campus
July 27-August 14
Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays
12:30-2:30 p.m.

Only 18 seats are available in each cohort.

Priority consideration will be given to students taking Algebra for Calculus for the first time in Fall 2026 or students repeating the course.

Students must complete an interest form to be entered into the participant lottery.

Submit your interest form today:
solanocollege.org/miracle-math

07/06/2026

THANK YOU SPONSORS!!♥️♥️♥️

The Willie B. Adkins Scholars Program and WBA Foundation Inc. are honored to recognize the incredible sponsors who have already committed to supporting our 40th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

Your generosity is helping us continue our mission of preparing, inspiring, and empowering the next generation of scholars.

🏆 40th Legacy Founder
✨ Forward Education LLC

🏆 Legacy Builder
✨ Kaiser Permanente
✨ Solano County Supervisor Cassandra James
✨ Ms. Reggie Brooks
✨Nona Cohen Bowman

🏆 Foundation Friend
✨ Lobdell and Lane
✨ Assemblymember Lori D. Wilson
✨ Choice in Aging
✨ Fighting Back Partnership
✨ The Davis Family
✨ Deloris “Dee” Parker Doster

Thank you for believing in our scholars and investing in a legacy that has transformed lives for 40 years. ❤️

There is still time to become a sponsor or reserve your tickets, but availability is limited! Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating four decades of excellence, leadership, and community impact.

🎟️ Purchase Sponsorships & Tickets Today:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/willie-b-adkins-scholars-program-40th-anniversary-celebration

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Dan Foley Cultural Center • Vallejo, CA
👔 Attire: Semi-Formal

Together, let’s celebrate our past, honor our present, and invest in the future of the Willie B. Adkins Scholars Program.

06/23/2026

Tickets are selling fast! Get yours today!!

✨ BUY TICKETS TODAY! ✨

Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/willie-b-adkins-scholars-program-40th-anniversary-celebration

Join us as we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Willie B. Adkins Scholars Program — honoring 40 years of legacy, leadership, scholarship, and excellence.

📍 Dan Foley Cultural Center
📅 October 24, 2026

A night to celebrate the past, honor the present, and invest in the future of our scholars.

06/23/2026

Sign up today!!!

🎓 NOW ENROLLING for the 2026–2027 Academic Year! 🎓

06/05/2026

✨ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS✨

We extend our sincere appreciation to our current sponsors:

❤️ Forward Education LLC
❤️ Kaiser Permanente
❤️ Assemblymember Lori D. Wilson
❤️ Solano County Supervisor District 1 Cassandra James
❤️ Lobdell & Lane Wealth Management

Your generosity and commitment to education help provide scholarships, college readiness programming, leadership development opportunities, and our annual HBCU College Tour for future generations of scholars.

As we prepare for our 40th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, October 24, 2026, we invite additional businesses, organizations, alumni, families, and community supporters to join us in honoring four decades of impact and excellence.

🎟️ Purchase tickets or become a sponsor today:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/willie-b-adkins-scholars-program-40th-anniversary-celebration

Together, we are building the next generation of leaders and celebrating 40 years of impact!

05/24/2026

Celebrating 40 years!!

05/24/2026

The WBA Foundation Inc. and Willie B. Adkins Scholars Program proudly thank our current 40th Anniversary Celebration sponsors:

🌟 Forward Education LLC.
🌟 Kaiser Permanente
🌟 Solano County Supervisor District 1 Cassandra James

We invite Alumni, businesses, organizations, and community supporters to join our growing sponsorship family and help us continue empowering scholars for life for generations to come.

🎟️ Tickets & Sponsorships:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/willie-b-adkins-scholars-program-40th-anniversary-celebration