Stories from Pleasanton's Past:
Powering the Future
The civic-minded visionaries behind a new book, Cruising Down Memory Lane: Stories of Pleasanton in the 50’s, in partnership with Three Valleys Community Foundation, launched a special philanthropic opportunity that chronicles Pleasanton’s unique history through storytelling while empowering and activating the voices of our next generation.
Support the Fund
Stories from Pleasanton’s Past: Powering the Future is a fiscally sponsored fund designed to cultivate and support journalists and storytellers at Amador Valley High School. The fund directly benefits the Amador Valley High School AV/Journalism program via proceeds from book sales of Cruising Down Memory Lane: Stories of Pleasanton in the 50’s and direct donor gifts. Funds collected are tax deductible, to the extent of the law.
The project is the brainchild of Donna Kamp McMillion, a fourth-generation Pleasantonian. In 2021, she set out to capture the stories of long-time Pleasanton families before the anecdotes and tales passed out of reach.
The storytellers identified are all descendants of some of the City’s founding fathers as well as long time ranchers, farmers, and business owners. Most have deep ties to Amador Valley High School and have shared fond memories of their high school years and their teachers. As Amador High School’s Centennial milestone nears, it is fitting to celebrate and merge the talent and creativity of the past in support of current and future students.
The first two print editions of the book sold out, with proceeds granted to AV Journalism. Books may still be ordered via Amazon.
Learn About the Past, Invest in the Future:
Other Donation Options
Check: Payable to 3VCF (memo line: Stories from Pleasanton’s Past: Powering the Future)
c/o Three Valleys Community Foundation
P.O. Box 1720
Pleasanton, CA 94566
“The 3VCF fund will enable the students in Amador Valley High School’s outstanding journalism program to capture and relate the stories of their times. It’s been a project from the heart with more than 50 volunteers working to bring this book and fund to life.”
Project Founder
Book Orders
Amazon is now handling all “to-order” book orders.
