December 8 Winner
"For 35 years Renee S. Herzfeld, Executive Director of 4Cs of Alameda County, has dedicated her career to serving families, children, child care providers, and community members in Alameda County. A champion for children, change-maker, leader, and mentor, Renee has become a foremost expert in the early care and education nonprofit field nationwide. Under her leadership, 4Cs services and impact have grown exponentially, serving more than 10,000 Alameda County neighbors annually through free child care resources and referrals, child care payment assistance, family navigation, distributions of diapers, wipes, food, backpacks, toys, and more tangible needs. Renee also spearheaded the inclusion of free tax preparation and car seat installation check services and leads the Hayward Promise Neighborhoods Early Learning Network. She shares her expertise generously with various nonprofits and early care and education boards, committees, and commissions across the county and was instrumental in the development and passage of Measure C - the Children's Health and Child Care Initiative for Alameda County, raising more than $150 million to support care for Alameda County's most vulnerable children. As Renee leads 4Cs of Alameda County into 50 years of service, we celebrate her as a Community Champion!"