It’s Time to Lean In
“Finally someone turns to look at us, we’re not invisible.” -Latina Community Member As a Concord resident, it’s not hard to see signs of poverty because there are so many people visibly unhoused....
View ArticleOur Statement on the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse
“The only choice is to work, when you don’t have the same salary that a citizen might earn,” said Carlos Crespo, 53, a mechanic from Mexico. Last Wednesday morning, we awoke to the news of the...
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Momentos: Photographs by ELEVATE Concord Families
Guaranteed income pilots like ELEVATE Concord provide a foundation for families to build healthier lives. They empower families to set future goals, take control of their employment, improve mental...
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A CalWorks Success Story: Hamid’s Journey to Self-Sufficiency
Late last year, Hamid, a father of five, was facing a difficult time. Recently arriving in the U.S., he was up against the challenges many immigrants know well—language barriers, limited work...
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Digital Skills for All: Resourcing and Uplifting Our Community
In today’s world, everything happens online, from grocery shopping to job applications… digital literacy is more than just a “nice-to-have” —it’s essential. Studies show that nearly 80% of jobs in...
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