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The following is a brief description of Projects and Activities created by the center: The CCEGL Board of Directors welcomes the submission of ideas for projects and activities that are compatible with the CCEGL vision.
Family Literacy Programs     
In Oakland, San Francisco and Berkeley (this is based on a model that has been carried out by organization members for the past 15 years). It is a well developed literacy program hosted in spaces provided by community organizations, public and independent schools. Sessions integrate literacy development by focusing on the themes of food and nutrition, diversity and culture, urban sustainability and media literacy. Outreach is done through flyers delivered to local public schools. Individual schools may request CCEGL assistance in working with faculty and parents to create Family Literacy Center Programs at their sites. All programs include food, music and flowers. Journalism and Radio Broadcasting Program (Ruben Salazar Project)   
The project is intended for middle and high school students and is organized and facilitated by local journalists, commentators and radio engineers in order to provide young people with radio, writing and broadcasting skills. The program is carried out at local radio station, KPFA and other community broadcasting sites. KPFA has a history of offering apprenticeships in radio. The outreach and application process is coordinated through principals and teachers in public schools and through community centers and church youth programs. This is an eight week summer and year round program. After School Programs 
After school programs introduce middle and high school students to “green job” pathways. With a stronger national thrust towards a green economy, young people can learn the skills needed to reboot buildings. These skills include weatherizing, installing photo voltaics, solar hot water and wind generators and urban agriculture. Outreach will be done through collaborations with principals and teachers in local schools and through introductory classroom presentations. After School 'Future Teacher's Clubs
'Future teachers Clubs introduce interested teens to the field of education. Students become engaged in interactive teaching strategies. Bilingual and other minority students will be encouraged to participate. Outreach will be done through collaborations with principals and teachers in local schools and through mini-presentations in classrooms. Music, Singing and Early Literacy     A community early literacy program for Spanish speaking children and families integrates music and singing and is housed at community centers in the Spanish speaking communities of San Francisco and Oakland. The program is led by popular Bay Area musicians, performers and educators who have worked with young people and families for many years and outreach will be done to families through local public schools, churches and community centers.
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