Contra Costa Family Justice Center

Join our virtual job readiness program! Gift cards available for participants. Register for the event here: https://zoom.us//regi/tJEpf-usqD8iGNEUykRY8z1lxkGCX6SBfB2E

Mark your calendars! Our annual fundraiser, Building Safety Through Community (BSTC) will be held on Saturday, May 22nd. This year, we will be hosting the virtual event right here through our Facebook page with live musicians, speakers from the Center, supporters, and lots of art & poetry.... We are also accepting submissions for our Art, Poetry, and Photography Contest. You can view the attached flyers for more info. Stay tuned for the prizes to be announced!

61.1% of transgender youth have reported being victims of sexual coercion. Sexual coercion is unwanted sexual activity that happens when you are pressured, tricked, threatened, or forced in a nonphysical way. Coercion can make you think you owe sex to your partner. No person is ever required to have sex with someone else. #TeenDVMonth #LoveIsRespect

Had our first mobile farmer’s market at our East Center today! Join us at these other locations this week: February 24: 10AM-1PM at the Richmond Civic Center February 23: 12-3PM at the Troy Apartments in San Jose... February 25: 12PM-3PM at the Orchard Gardens Apartments in Sunnyvale Customers who receive CalFresh, WIC, SSI/SSDI, MediCal or unemployment receive 50% off of ALL FRESH PRODUCE! We accept cash, credit, and EBT! #mobilemarket #eatlocal #supportfarmers

56.3% of transgender youth have reported being victims of cyber dating abuse. Cyber dating abuse occurs when a partner uses technology, such as a smartphone, social media, or a tracking app, to threaten, harass and intimidate a dating partner. Some of the more common examples include sending excessive texts or messages, stalking a partner on social media, or demanding the partner engage in sexting.... #TeenDVMonth #LoveIsRespect

Transgender teens have the highest risk of being victims of teen dating violence. 88.9% of transgender youth have reported being victims of physical dating violence. If you or someone you know would like to talk to someone, text LOVEIS to 22522 or call 866-331-9474.... #KnowYourWorth #TeenDVMonth #LoveIsRespect

Yoga resumes at 6:00 pm on January 11th! RSVP to [email protected]

Our partner, NAMI, is offering a free virtual seminar on mental health and the Contra Costa County Mental Health System of Care. Please go to their website for more information: www.namicontracosta.org

Friendly reminder that the Family Justice Center will be closed this Thursday and Friday (December 24 & 25) in observation of the winter holiday. We will reopen on Monday (December 28) at 9 AM.

We are hiring in our Central and East offices! For more information and to apply, visit http://www.cocofamilyjustice.org/careers/

A friendly reminder that we will be taking a short yoga break this winter and will resume classes on Monday, January 11th. Have a happy and safe holiday!

The Friday Morning Breakfast Group sponsored 6 families in Richmond this holiday season! Thank you for your generosity!

In observance of New Year's, the Family Justice Center will be closed on Friday January 1, 2021. Wishing you a Happy New Year!

Our Family Justice Center in Concord was able to provide gifts for 36 central county families thanks to Bay Area Rapid Transit's gift drive! Thank you!

We had a great turn out at our West Family Justice Center BART Gift Drive today. We were able to provide gifts for 52 families and 140 children! Thank you Bay Area Rapid Transit for your generous donation.

Thank you Antioch Police Department for donating gifts to our east county families this holiday season! We are so grateful for your kindness and generosity!

The Family Justice Center will be closing at 2 PM today for a staff meeting. We will reopen on Monday December 21, 2020 at 9 AM.

Today our East Center in Antioch was able to pass out holiday gifts to our Family Justice friends and families. Thank you both Kaiser Permanente Thrive for sponsoring our families and Bay Area Rapid Transit for donating gifts! We were able to provide gifts for 26 east families. We are so incredibly grateful for your generosity.

This years "Shop with a Cop" event looks a bit different! Concord Police Department gifted Family Justice Center families with gift cards for the holiday season. See attached for pictures of their visit to our families! Concord Police Department

Come join us for another Inner Strength Yoga session instructed by Kim from Karma Yoga Tribe tonight at 6 PM! See you soon.

We love seeing our Family Justice friends and family continue to stay active! The 30 - Minutes a Day, 30 Day Challenge is still happening through the month of December! To participate please contact the Family Justice Center closest to you to get connected with a Navigator. West: 510-974-7200 Central: 925-521-6366 East: 925-281-0970

Family Yoga Play Date at 5 PM is cancelled today, but we will be having an amazing yoga session with Kim from Karma Yoga Tribe at 6 PM tonight! RSVP NOW!

Thank you everyone that donated yesterday for Giving Tuesday. Your contribution will help families impacted by violence and families like these who were able to find a safe and healing space at the Family Justice Center. Please take some time to read their story and thank you Bay Area Rapid Transit for highlighting their courageous journey. Click here to read the article: http://www.bart.gov/news/articles/2020/news20201130 Its still not too late to donate! You can still dona...te through our website: https://www.paypal.com/signin?forceLogin=false... OR mail in your donation to: 256 24th Street Richmond, CA 94804

There is still time to join us TODAY ON #GIVINGTUESDAY in making hope and healing a reality for families impacted by violence. Your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every bit helps. Please take some time to listen to Janell's story. For the first $2 million, Facebook will be matching 100% of donations made TODAY! You can donate here: https://www.facebook.com/donate/4669456539792773/ Donate through our website: https://www.paypal.com/donate/... Donate through mail: 256 24th Street, Richmond, CA 94804

TODAY is #GivingTuesday!! Join us in creating healing spaces that are safe and inclusive. Your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. For the first $2 million, Facebook will be matching 100% of donations made TODAY! Donate by clicking the attached event. Donate through our website: https://www.paypal.com/signin... Mail in your donation to: 256 24th Street Richmond, CA 94804

Punita Bhasin and Patricia Ruiz have been recognized with the Justice James J. Marchiano Distinguished Service Award by the Contra Costa Bar Association. This award will go to a CCCBA member who volunteers his or her time, either in a legal or non-legal capacity, to improve the circumstances of others and changes lives for the better in our community. Click the link to our newsletter to learn more about Punita and what inspires her: https://mailchi.mp/cocofamilyjustice/fjcnews-nov30-2020

Join us tomorrow on #GIVINGTUESDAY in making hope and healing a reality for families in crisis. If you care about our work of building safer and stronger communities, please to give to the Family Justice Center. There are a number of ways to donate: On December 1st, Facebook will be matching donations! You can donate here: https://www.facebook.com/donate/4669456539792773/ Donate through our website: https://www.paypal.com/donate/... Donate through mail: 256 24th Street, Richmond, CA 94804

Quick reminder: Yoga is TONIGHT! Come stretch with us at 6 PM!

Are you ready to for some yoga after this long holiday weekend? Come join Karma Yoga Tribe's Inner Strength Yoga class on Monday 11/30 at 6pm!

Join the Family Justice Center in making hope and healing a reality for families in crisis. Join us on this global giving movement day and show that you care about our mission of ending violence in our homes. There are a number of ways you can donate: On December 1st, Facebook will be matching donations! You can donate here: https://www.facebook.com/donate/4669456539792773/ Donate through our website: https://cocofamilyjustice.us8.list-manage.com/track/click... Donate through mail: 256 24th Street, Richmond, CA 94804

Join the Family Justice Center in making hope and healing a reality for families impacted by violence for this year's Giving Tuesday on December 1st. Facebook will be matching your generous donations! Your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps.

As we enter our long holiday weekend, Asian Pacific Islanders for Contra Costa COVID-19 Outreach Taskforce would like to present to you some resources for remaining safe during these times. Please see the attached flyers for more information and helpful tips!

Thank you Knights of Columbus 7164 from Our Lady Queen of the World in Bay Point for donating 10 Thanksgiving baskets to 10 families this holiday season! We are so grateful for your generosity!

Friendly reminder: The Family Justice Center will be closing at 2 PM tomorrow, November 25th, 2020 and reopen on Monday November 30th, 2020 at 9 AM. Have a safe and happy holiday!

The Family Justice Center would like to say a big thank you Travis Credit Union Foundation! Thanks to your generous donations that were matched by Travis Credit Union Travis Credit Union Foundation, your donations will help fund programs like COVID-19 response assistance such as grocery and gas gift cards for families in need!

We want to thank those who attended or watched our National Philanthropy Day Zoom and Facebook Live event. We hosted this event to share our gratitude to our funders, supporters and friends like you. During our event, three strong and resilient women shared their stories of healing and power. We were moved by their courage and generosity. If you missed it, you can still watch it on our Facebook (@cocofamilyjustice). Speaking of gratitude and generosity, this year, Giving Tuesday will be on December 1, 2020. The Family Justice Center asks you to join us in making hope and healing a reality for families impacted by violence. Facebook will be matching donations this year! Click on the event below for more information!

Join Karma Yoga Tribe's Inner Strength Yoga class tonight 11/23 at 6pm. We will twist, we will turn, and slow down to give thanks.

Join us for Yoga tonight at 6 PM with Lauren! Make sure to RSVP by emailing [email protected]. Hope to see you all there! Karma Yoga Tribe

Thank you for supporting our work in Contra Costa County.

We are excited to see our Family Justice friends and family complete the 30 - Minutes a Day, 30 Day Challenge! To participate please contact the center closest to you to get connected with a Navigator. West: 510-974-7200 Central: 925-521-6366 East: 925-281-0970

This Sunday is our virtual Gratitude event! Be sure to join us through Facebook Live or Zoom by the following link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uy6uDVt1RJKAGDnstXrWFw We hope to see you there! Share with your family and friends!

Would you like to join our team? We are hiring two full-time Navigators for our Richmond and Antioch offices! Please email [email protected] with a cover letter AND resume. See attached for more information!

Join us for Inner Strength Yoga with Kim tonight at 6 PM!

Our Facebook Live and Zoom Webinar 'Gratitude' event is coming up soon! Join us on November 15, 2020 from 5 PM to 5:30 PM. This event will be hosted by the Family Justice Center featuring philanthropist, Menbere Aklilu to raise awareness about interpersonal violence in our families and community. We will be sharing information and resources! What do you want to know about interpersonal violence in Contra Costa County? Join us here on Facebook Live or if you would like to attend with Zoom, click the following link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uy6uDVt1RJKAGDnstXrWFw

Our guest Karma Yoga Tribe volunteer teachers are offering free community yoga classes to add to your self care routine! Please RSVP to them separately. Tonight 11/3: Nikki, from Streamingom.com invites you to her free online classes tonight to take a break from the election. Register at the following link and use the coupon code 'VOTE' upon checkout: https://www.streamingom.com/offers/vqgdtXrL/checkout... Once you're registered, you can take one or all the classes scheduled for Nov 3rd: 5:45pm - 6:45pm Vinyasa Flow 7:00pm - 8:00pm Vinyasa Flow 11/4, Wednesday @ 6pm: Yoga From the Heart with Lauren (First Wednesday of the Month) RSVP: [email protected] https://yoga-from-the-heart.com/ Feel free to share with your friends and family.

TODAY is Election Day! If you haven't submitted your ballot yet, submit it by hand at a drop box specifically for vote-by-mail ballots. You can do that up Election Day (tonight) at 8 p.m. Visit https://www.cocovote.us/official-ballot-drop-boxes/ Voting in person: ... 1) If you want to vote in person, AND your ballot was mailed to you. You must bring that with you to the polling place by 8 p.m. 2) If you need to register and vote, go to the polling place by 8 p.m. Find your polling place. Visit https://www.cocovote.us/registratio/my-voting-information/ Track your ballot: You can also still sign up to track your ballot's progress, and be reassured that it's on its way. Visit https://california.ballottrax.net/voter/

Election day is tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3rd. If you haven't submitted your ballot yet, at this stage it's recommended you submit it by hand at a drop box specifically for vote-by-mail ballots. You can do that up to and including Election Day at 8 p.m. Visit https://www.cocovote.us/official-ballot-drop-boxes/ Voting in person: ... 1) If you want to vote in person, AND your ballot was mailed to you. You must bring that with you to the polling place by 8 p.m. 2) If you need to register and vote, go to the polling place by 8 p.m. Find your polling place. Visit https://www.cocovote.us/registratio/my-voting-information/ Track your ballot: You can also still sign up to track your ballot's progress, and be reassured that it's on its way. Visit https://california.ballottrax.net/voter/

Another Family Yoga Play date with Sheri (First Monday of the Month) is TONIGHT at 5 PM. This was created for you and your children to play with yoga poses. Come join us! RSVP: [email protected]

Thank you West County Reads for providing our Richmond Center with these wonderful books for our families!

Need more information about voting in Contra Costa County? Watch this video and visit www.cocovote.us!

Did you miss our Family Justice Institute training on Criminal Justice System Response to Domestic Violence? Tune on to Contra Costa Television to watch Part 1 and Part 2 of the training. Here is a schedule of the broadcasting: Part 1: Wednesday, November 4 at 1:00 PM... Thursday, November 5 at 10:00 AM Sunday, November 8 at 6:00 PM Monday, November 9 at 9:00 AM Wednesday, November 11 at 1:00 PM Thursday, November 12 at 10:00 AM Sunday, November 15 at 6:00 PM Monday, November 16 at 9:00 AM Part 2: Wednesday, November 4 at 2:15 PM Thursday, November 5 at 11:15 AM Sunday, November 8 at 7:15 PM Monday, November 9 at 10:15 AM Wednesday, November 11 at 2:15 PM Thursday, November 12 at 11:15 AM Sunday, November 15 at 7:15 PM Monday, November 16 at 10:15 AM CCTV is available to watch in Contra Costa County on Comcast channel 27, WAVE channel 32, and AT&T U-verse channel 99.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We are so lucky to have incredible local organizations working to support domestic violence victims and to create ...communities free from violence. I was joined by Susun Kim of the Contra Costa Family Justice Center and Vicki Thompson from Tri-Valley Haven to discuss resources for those impacted by domestic violence, break down stigma and stereotypes, and get information about what we can do as a community. See more

Today is another great day for Yoga! Join us TONIGHT at 6 PM to practice some Inner Strength yoga! See below for more details and ways to donate.

It's not too late to VOTE! Visit www.cocovote.us for more information about voting in Contra Costa County. Here are some ways you can vote: MAIL IT: No postage is needed. (After 10/27, don't mail it. Take it to a drop box or polling place.) DROP IT OFF: Drop it off at one of the 37 drop boxes in Contra Costa County. For drop box locations click here: https://www.cocovote.us/official-ballot-drop-boxes/... VOTE EARLY: 17 Early voting sites on 10/30, 10/31, and 11/2. ELECTION DAY: Polling places open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm on Election Day.

Join us for a Facebook Live and Zoom Webinar event on November 15, 2020 from 5 PM to 5:30 PM. This event will be hosted by the Family Justice Center featuring philanthropist, Menbere Aklilu to raise awareness about interpersonal violence in our families and community. We will be sharing information and resources! What do you want to know about interpersonal violence in Contra Costa County? Join us here on Facebook Live or if you would like to attend with Zoom, click the follo...wing link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uy6uDVt1RJKAGDnstXrWFw National Philanthropy Day is celebrated annually on November 15. This day signifies the importance of working together for the common good. Philanthropic deeds come in all different shapes and sizes charitable giving, volunteering, etc. and on National Philanthropy Day, no act of kindness goes unnoticed. President Reagan first proclaimed November 15 as National Philanthropy Day in 1986, and communities all throughout the world have celebrated the importance of this occasion ever since.

Get out and VOTE! Visit www.cocovote.us for more information about voting in Contra Costa County. Here are some ways you can vote: MAIL IT: No postage is needed. (After 10/27, don't mail it. Take it to a drop box or polling place.) DROP IT OFF: Drop it off at one of the 37 drop boxes in Contra Costa County. For drop box locations click here: https://www.cocovote.us/official-ballot-drop-boxes/... VOTE EARLY: 17 Early voting sites on 10/30, 10/31, and 11/2. ELECTION DAY: Polling places open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm on Election Day.

Family Justice News: 10/19/2020 - https://mailchi.mp/cocofamilyjustice/fjcnews-oct192020

Join us for yoga TONIGHT at 6 PM! Donations of $5-$10 are welcome, but not required to practice with our community. Paypal for donations: https://tinyurl.com/karmafjc... RSVP to [email protected] See more

Friendly reminder to come join us for yoga, Monday at 6 PM! Donations of $5-$10 are welcome, but not required to practice with our community. Paypal for donations: https://tinyurl.com/karmafjc ... RSVP to [email protected]

Check out our Executive Director showing off her VOTE necklace! Have you voted yet? Visit www.cocovote.us for more information about voting in Contra Costa County. Here are some important dates to be mindful of: 10/19: Last day to register to vote (to received ballot by mail) If you have not received a ballot, call County Election (925-335-7800) 10/30, 10/31 and 11/2: 17 early voting site will be open.... 11/3: Last day to register to vote and vote in person. Polling sites will be open from 7 AM to 8 PM. Drop Box sites will be open until 8 PM.

The Sexual and Domestic Violence Town Hall hosted by the Yellow Heart Committee is two days away! Don’t forget to register for a chance to be a part of policy makers and community leaders discussing change to how survivors are supported. Register for the event here: https://bit.ly/3mJ9yiv

The Contra Costa Family Justice Center would like to thank its Building Safety Through Community sponsors! Because of your support, we were able to raise over $100,000 at our recent virtual gala! Click the link to also learn more about our upcoming event, Gratitude: Family Justice Center on National Philanthropic Day! http://pioneerpublishers.com//family-justice-center-raise/

Ready for some October fun? Liberty Gymnastics Training Center is hosting a free drive-thru event on October 30th, 2020 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM! They will be handing out goody bags to children and accepting donations for our Success Academy here at the Family Justice Center. See the flyer for more information!

Family Justice News: 10/12/2020 - https://mailchi.mp/cocofamilyjustice/fjcnews-10122020

Monument Impact, Central County Regional Group - CCRG and First 5 Contra Costa are teaming up to host a Concord District 2 Candidates Forum on Saturday, October 17, 2020 from 10:30AM to 12:30PM. This forum is for Concord families to learn where City Council candidates stand on important issues. Housing security will be one of the primary issue areas discussed in addition to allocation of city funding and other topics. Please see the attached flyers for more information!

We are excited to partner with the Yellow Heart Committeeon the virtual Sexual and Domestic Violence Town Hall! This event will bring together leaders from across the nation to discuss the actual policies needed to address sexual and domestic violence. Be in the (virtual) room when change happens! Register for the event here: https://bit.ly/3mJ9yiv

Yellow Heart Committee wants to ensure the stories of survivors are heard at the virtual Sexual and Domestic Violence Town Hall taking place on Saturday, October 17th and would appreciate anyone interested in anonymously telling theirs! YHC is looking for potent testimonies of the struggles survivors have endured post attack, the demands of survivors, and the flaws in our criminal justice system. Share your stories here: https://forms.gle/RThM7xgu2KNX47e7A

Family Justice News: 10/05/2020 - https://mailchi.mp/cocofamilyjustice/fjcnews-1052020

Want to do something fun, engage with your children, and connect with the community? Join our virtual family yoga class! In partnership with Karma Yoga Tribe and yoga instructor Sheri, we are excited to invite you and your family to join our playful class. We will hold this class the first Monday of each month. The first class will start Monday, October 5th at 5:00pm and end at 5:45pm. Please RSVP to: [email protected]... Donations are welcome, but not required to join our class. Suggested donation is $5 per family. Feel free to share this flyer with clients, friends, and neighbors. Let us know if you have questions.