Join Global Partners and Harriet Harris for tacos, tequila, and Sonoma county wines as we celebrate our work in East Africa. This event will be on March 28th, 2020 from 5:30 to 8pm. Dress is business casual. Location: Big Canyon Country Club 1 Big Canyon Dr Newport Beach, CA 92660 Please RSVP to [email protected]
Peter in his Terrible Two jersey On June 15, our Executive Director Emeritus, Peter Verbiscar-Brown rode the infamous Terrible Two here in Sonoma County, one of the toughest 200-mile bicycle events in California! He trained for 6 months with vast hill climbing, but 200 miles with 18,000 feet of elevation gain was [...]
We are thrilled to announce the 2019 GPFD/BCF Community-Driven Development Forum, which will be held on June 26th-28th in Arusha, Tanzania. With the theme of “Sustainable Development,” this event is possible due to a generous grant from the Brethren Community Foundation (BCF). The Forum presents an unparalleled opportunity for East Africans and Americans with a [...]
Dear friend/supporter, I am so happy to write to you again and ask for your pledge in support of my annual bicycle ride. Now in my 6th Gran Fondo and 69th calendar year, I will ride the 103 miles and 9,000 ft elevation gain of Levi's Gran Fondo here in beautiful Sonoma County, with 7,000 [...]
(From Jack Steck Board Treasurer) On October 9, 2016, having less sense than ever, at the Long Beach Marathon, Shirley and I intend to each walk a half marathon-13.1miles again as we did 3 years ago. Shirley is now 75 and I am 76. Our bodies are hanging in there and we think we can [...]
Join former Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey and Congresswoman Barbara Lee in celebrating the work of the late Congressman Donald M. Payne Sr. Save the Date! Sunday, May 15, 2016 (2-4 PM) A fundraiser at the home of Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey (Ret.) 923 B St Petaluma, CA 94952 SPECIAL GUEST Danny Glover PARTNERS Global Partners for [...]
Peter riding his bike June 2014 Peter Verbiscar Brown's Gran Fondo Peter will be riding in Levi's Gran Fondo on October 3rd 2015. If you want to support Peter and his ride, visit our webpage at www.gpfd.org or Donate directley here. Peter is our Executive Director Emeritus and an active board member, [...]
Come join us Saturday, November 15th at 5pm at Saylor's Restaurant in Sausalito, California. We have had a Rockin Rum Party and a Tequila Fiesta. This year, we are having a Bootleg Ball! $50 Per person includes two bootleg cocktails, dinner, and dessert. Prepared by Saylor's master chef Sean Saylor. MUSIC - SILENT AUCTION - [...]
The riders are gathering for a mass start at the fifth annual Tour de H2O (TDH). It’s a beautiful summer day in Columbus, Ohio, and the excitement is building! I can feel the positive energy in the air, which is coming from the many cyclists and volunteers gathered together for the purpose of raising funds [...]
Attention all runners, outdoor enthusiasts, and fitness connoisseurs! Global Partners will be participating in the 2014 Long Beach Marathon (LBM) in October. The Long Beach International City Bank Marathon will take place on October 12th in Long Beach, California. The event also includes a half marathon and 5K for those of us less inclined in [...]