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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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Green Recovery and Reconstruction Training Toolkit Launched

On November 19, 2010, the Green Recovery and Reconstruction Training Toolkit was launched at the Woodrow Wilson Center for Scholars in Washington, DC. Panel speakers from U.S. government, academic, and NGO institutions discussed the challenges and opportunities facing the integration … Continue reading

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San Diego Family Justice Center Grand Opening

Many Congratulations to the San Diego Family Justice Center (SDFJC) on the grand opening of their beautiful new center on September 29, 2010. The SDFJC has been and continues to be an inspiration for Family Justice Centers around the state, … Continue reading

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California Emerging Technology Fund and Partners Awarded $7.1M NTIA Stimulus Grant

We are absolutely thrilled with today’s announcement that the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) will receive a $7.1 million grant in funds for broadband adoption. The grant was submitted by on behalf of 11 partners statewide and … Continue reading

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Solano Family Justice Center Awarded $400,000 Community Defined Solutions Grant

Congratulations to the Solano Family Justice Center (SFJC)! The US Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women has awarded the SFJC a $400,000 Community Defined Solutions to Violence Against Women grant.
This funding will support the County of Solano Office … Continue reading

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