Williams Family Teacher Resource Grant Program: Honoring a Legacy of Commitment and Community

At the heart of Vallejo, California, there exists a powerful legacy of love, dedication, and service to others. The James & Ursula Williams Family Teacher Resource Grant Program is a tribute to the remarkable lives of James and Ursula Williams (pictured right)—two community activists whose tireless work ethic and devotion to family and education made a lasting impact. Through this program, their enduring commitment to improving the lives of others continues to thrive by supporting educators in Vallejo who share their passion for nurturing future generations.

James Williams, a proud native of Vallejo, was known for his generational work ethic, which earned him the admiration and respect of the community. His unwavering dedication to his family, friends, and neighbors exemplified the kind of love and support that helped strengthen Vallejo’s bonds. Ursula, equally devoted to her community, was celebrated for her self-motivation, persistence, and quest for excellence in all her endeavors. As a leader in various community and political organizations, she made invaluable contributions, using her organizational skills to improve the lives of those around her.

Both James and Ursula understood the crucial role that education plays in shaping the future. They recognized that education was not only the key to their own success but also a vital tool for creating a healthier, happier, and more productive community.

Their love for learning and commitment to personal and community growth inspired them to seize every opportunity that came their way—an approach they hoped to pass down through the generations. Now, through the Willams Family Teacher Resource Grant Program, their legacy continues to support Vallejo’s educators, who are shaping the future of the city and beyond.

The program offers yearly teacher grants that help local educators in their mission to inspire, engage, and educate Vallejo’s students. By providing these grants, the Williams family hopes to honor the same principles of persistence, dedication, and commitment that guided their own lives. It’s a way to keep their values alive and make a lasting difference in Vallejo’s schools.

We are currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year. If you’re an educator in Vallejo who shares in the vision of James and Ursula Williams, we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to receive a grant that will help further your work and impact in the classroom.

Together, we can carry forward the legacy of two extraordinary individuals whose love for their community and commitment to education will inspire generations to come.