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SparkPoint Centers Prepare for 2011 Launch in Contra Costa County

A December 17th article in the Contra Costa Times describes the planned opening of two centers in west and east Contra Costa county that will employ an innovative strategy for helping low-income families move toward financial self-sufficiency.  Based upon an … Continue reading

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The City of Richmond Receives Round Four CalGRIP Funding

The City of Richmond’s Office of Neighborhood Safety has received word that it will receive an award of $369,309 from the Gang Reduction, Intervention, and Prevention initiative (CalGRIP) of the California Emergency Management Agency.  The announcement was made by Governor … Continue reading

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