About

Established in 2001, the Global Center for Success (GCS) has served thousands of clients who are struggling to cope with life. Working with the Vallejo Lord’s Fellowship Center, the Christian Help Center Emergency Shelter and other collaborative agencies, the Global Center of Success has helped mainstream homeless and underserved individuals back into the community.

GCS uses a holistic approach in working with clients. Our Basic Life Skills Training Program, Adult Education Services, Support Groups, Health & Wellness Education as well as Employment Readiness Training are all geared to nurture, empower, and enable our clients to build on the strengths they already have. We touch not only the person’s physical needs but we also offer spiritual counseling and support as foundations for wholeness and self-sufficiency.

GCS is a 501(c) (3) public charity corporation and we depend greatly on donations from the community.

Rey Bernardes

Pastor

Rey Bernardes is the pioneering spirit behind the Global Center for Success. Rey established and became the first Executive Director of the Christian Help Center, Vallejo’s oldest and only emergency shelter. Through Pastor Rey’s vision, the Global Center was established as a supportive services agency for training and education of economically underserved individuals and families. “The vision for Global has always been to establish a hub where services and programs converge to restore lives broken by homelessness, addiction, hopelessness and wrong choices.” Pastor Rey is the Senior Pastor of the Vallejo Lord’s Fellowship A/G Church and has over 30 years of experience working with the homeless population. He has recently been appointed as the Teen Challenge Director for the North Valley and Sonoma region.

Elvie DeLeon

Executive Director

Elvie DeLeon has over 25 years of professional experience in human resources management. Elvie was an HR Manager – Analyst with AT&T prior to her retirement in March 2001. Ms. DeLeon earned her BS Degree in Organizational Behavior (BSOB) from the University of San Francisco. She received her Professional in Human Resources Certificate (PHR) while employed at SBC. Elvie also completed a Certificate Program in Human Services from Solano Community College. Ms. DeLeon is an active member of the HealthCare for the Homeless Advisory Committee of Solano County Health & Social Services. Transitioning from Human Resources to Human Services was seamless for Elvie since she has been in the people business for all of her professional career. “The training and experience I received at AT&T has prepared me for greater acts of service to the community.” “My greatest reward, which I will never trade, is the opportunity to work with real individuals and see them blossom and grow as they learn new skills.”

Eva Bernardes

Program Director

Eva Bernardes received her AA Degree and a Certificate of Achievement in Human Services from Solano Community College. Ms. Bernardes was an Account Manager at Levi Strauss for 23 years where she was actively involved with Levi’s Community Involvement Team and the Corporate Employee Giving Campaign. Eva is an active advocate for the homeless and liaisons with other community agencies to identify needs for supportive services. Eva oversees the direct client services of case management and life skills training program at Global Center for Success.

Charlotte Webb

Sr. Case Manager

Charlotte Webb is the Senior Case Manager at GCS. A former homeless consumer, Charlotte spent her adult years leading a very challenging lifestyle until she realized that her life was spinning out of control and she needed help. That was 16 years ago. Charlotte’s life has been changed through her faith and the support she has received. Today, Charlotte is an inspiration to her clients. Prior to joining GCS, Charlotte was a Case Manager at Catholic Social Service and the Christian Help Center. As an advocate, peer counselor, listener, broker, encourager, etc., Charlotte wears many hats everyday depending on the needs of her clients. Her over 12 years of case management experience has been invaluable in helping her clients manage their lives.

 

Board of Directors

Samuel A. Murray, President
Southeast Community Outreach Director – Communications
SF Public Utilities Commission

Rey M. Bernardes, Vice-President
President, Christian Help Center Board of Directors

Ambrose A. Emenalom MPA, Secretary
UCSF Hospital, San Francisco

Nonato Arcega, Treasurer
Food4Less

Michael Brown, Board Member
President, Michael’s Transportation Service, Inc.

Ed Farewell, Board Member
General Manager, Recology Vallejo

Veronica Boe, Board Member
Sponsored Projects & Extended Learning Director

CSU – Maritime Academy

Ex-Officio Members

Elvira B. De Leon, Executive Director
1055 Azuar Drive, Vallejo, CA 94592
(707) 562-5673
elvie@globalcenterforsuccess.org

Eva Yra-Bernardes, Program Director
1055 Azuar Drive, Vallejo, CA 94592
(707) 562-5673
eva@globalcenterforsuccess.org