Programs

  • Food Distribution Program

    FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMOUR FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM IS THE HEART OF THE CENTER AND IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF OUR MISSION, WHICH IS TO PROVIDE STABILITY FOR LOW-INCOME AND AT-RISK INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY. THE CENTER SUPPLIES FOOD TO APPROXIMATELY 9,000 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY AND SERVES BETWEEN 80-120 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES PER DISTRIBUTION, DISTRIBUTING MORE THAN 30,000 FOOD BOXES PER YEAR. THESE FOOD BOXES PROVIDE OVER ONE MILLION NUTRITIOUS MEALS EACH YEAR. THE CENTER IS OPEN FIVE TIMES A WEEK FOR FOOD DISTRIBUTION AND RELIES ON MONETARY AND FOOD DONATIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY TO SUSTAIN ITS OPERATIONS. THE CENTER PURCHASES 40,000 POUNDS OF FOOD EVERY MONTH FROM THE FOOD BANK OF CONTRA COSTA AND SOLANO ("FOOD BANK") AND OTHER DISTRIBUTORS AND RECEIVES AN AVERAGE OF 140,000 POUNDS OF FOOD DONATIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY. THE FOOD BOXES INCLUDE PERISHABLE AND NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS SUCH AS WHOLE WHEAT PASTAS, LOW-SALT VEGETABLES AND TOMATOES, CANNED TUNA AND CHICKEN, SOUPS, CEREAL, PEANUT BUTTER, GARDEN FRESH PRODUCE, AND MILK. HUNGER IS A CRITICAL PROBLEM AS WELL AS A SIGN AND SYMPTOM OF UNDERLYING ISSUES. WE FIRST ADDRESS THE IMMEDIATE NEEDS WITH GROCERIES OR READY-TO-EAT, BABY DIAPERS FOR INFANTS, AND ESSENTIAL TOILETRIES FOR OVERALL WELL BEING AND THEN MOVE FORWARD IN A STABILIZING DIRECTION CONFRONTING HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, EDUCATION, FINANCES, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES.
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $2.8M

  • Youth Enrichment Programming

    YOUTH ENRICHMENT:CHILDREN MAKE UP MORE THAN 35% OF OUR CLIENTS AND WE WORK HARD TO PROVIDE THEM WITH THE NEEDED NUTRITION AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO HELP THEM IN THEIR STUDIES, UNDERSTAND THE VALUE OF THEIR EDUCATION AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL. LARGE CHALLENGES THAT OUR YOUTH CHILDREN FACE INCLUDE AN UNACCEPTABLE DROPOUT RATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL, EASY ACCESS TO DRUGS AND ALCOHOL, AND A HIGH LEVEL OF STREET AND FAMILY VIOLENCE. OUR YOUTH NEED A SAFE PLACE TO GROW IN THEIR CREATIVITY, CONFIDENCE AND IMPROVE THEIR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. YOUTH PROGRAMMING PROVIDES EDUCATION AND PREVENTION RESOURCES FOR YOUTH THROUGH 4 KEY PROGRAMS - AFTER SCHOOL CAF, MCC TEENS, SUMMER CAMP, AND CSJO PROGRAM.(1) AFTER SCHOOL CAFE INCLUDES READING, WRITING AND MATH SKILLS, TUTORING AND MENTORING FOR PRE- KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5TH GRADE WITH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PROVIDING ONE ON ONE TUTORING WHILE CURRENT AND RETIRED TEACHERS SERVE AS MENTORS.(2) MCC TEENS IS AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH, INCLUDING TUTORING IN MATH, ENGLISH AND SCIENCE, NUTRITION, GAMES, LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES AND TEEN BOOK CLUB.(3) SUMMER CAMP IS AN 8 WEEK SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM HELD IN JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST FOR K-8TH GRADE, SUPERVISED BY STAFF, LED BY COLLEGE INTERNS AND HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS WITH ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDING STEM, COOKING, GARDENING, DANCE, EXERCISE, SPORTS, FIELD TRIPS, COMPUTERS, SCIENCE, AND ARTS AND CRAFTS.(4) CSJO PROGRAM - RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAM FOR YOUTH TO PREPARE AND MENTOR YOUTH AGED 12 TO 18 WHO HAVE COURT ORDERED OR SCHOOL MANDATED HOURS. THIS SUPPORTIVE PROGRAM INCLUDES A SIGNED AGREEMENT WITH TEEN, PARENT AND THE CENTER, CLEAR OBJECTIVES, GOALS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YOUTH, DAILY CHECK-INS WITH STAFF/TEEN AND HAS AN AMAZING SUCCESS RATE. TEENS OFTEN STAY ON AFTER SERVICE IS COMPLETE AND BRING THEIR PEERS TO GET INVOLVED.
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $123.6K

  • Resource and Referral Services

    RESOURCE & REFERRALTHROUGH OUR RESOURCE & REFERRAL PROGRAM WE PROVIDE HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS (INCLUDING STRESS REDUCTION, COOKING, AND NUTRITION), FINANCIAL LITERACY, EMPLOYMENT, LITERACY, COMPUTER, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION WORKSHOPS. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROVIDE RENTAL APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, SHELTER REFERRALS, LOW INCOME HOUSING INFORMATION, AND HOST NONPROFIT HOUSING PROVIDERS. WE ALSO HOST A VARIETY OF HEALTH-RELATED NONPROFIT PARTNER AGENCIES PROVIDING PRO BONO SERVICES INCLUDING ROUTINE HEALTH CARE SCREENINGS, A MOBILE URGENT CARE CLINIC, PARENTING CLASSES, AND LEGAL AID. OUR APPLICATION ASSISTANCE CLINICS INCLUDE SIGNUPS FOR MEDI-CAL, CAL FRESH, AND ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. OUR SAFETY NET OF SERVICES REACH THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EACH MONTH PROVIDING CRITICAL RELIEF, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS. IN A ONE-STOP FASHION WITH A TRUE HEARTFELT TWIST, THE CENTER IS A REFUGE, A BUSTLING COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION CENTER, AND AN INSPIRATION FOR THOUSANDS IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY.
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $175.4K