City Ministry Network

Gabriela is one of our Latino Leadership Initiative cohort members and currently serves on the outreach team for the new Emergency Rental Assistance Program through our community partnership with Self-Help Federal Credit Union. CMN continues to connect and convene young leaders within our most vulnerable communities. Being a good listener and advocate connecting community and sector leaders to work collaboratively, so that all families can thrive. We commit to seek out though...tful input and listen intently, culturally competent and respectful, honoring the perspective and experience of the communities we serve. #BeAListener #BeAMultiplier #BuildKinship #Advocate #Connect #Convene #Develop #Steward

"Restoring Fundamental Trust" with special guest Modesto Mayor Sue Zwahlen. On February 23rd newly elected Mayor Sue Zwahlen took the Oath of Office and began her four-year term. I will bring a lifetime of experience and skills as a nurse, and as an elected school trustee of Modesto’s largest school district, to restoring the fundamental trust between our city government and the public it serves."... On Thursday morning, March 4th, at 7:00 am, Mayor Sue Zwahlen will share her vision for the city and its people. Grab a cup of coffee and join us for a great morning at CATALYST! Join us "LIVE" via Zoom or stream "LIVE" via our CMN Facebook page on Thursday, March 4th at 7:00AM To join "LIVE" via Zoom visit: https://bit.ly/3aUMLML

Have you been financially impacted by the pandemic and not able to cover your rent or utilities? Stanislaus County and the City of Modesto in partnership with Stanislaus Regional Housing Authority and local credit unions are collaborating together to provide financial support to those impacted by the pandemic. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program was designed to provide back rent assistance for people within 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) with priority given to people wit...hin 50% of AMI. To apply, view household eligibility income limits, and other requirements visit: www.StanRentAssist.com To read the official press release visit: https://www.modestogov.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1136

"Dave Bushnell was phenomenal during the Catalyst meeting. I hung on his every word and I wrote pages of notes that I have read again a couple of times. He changed my perspective and I am grateful for having heard him. It is not often that someone is able to hit me where I am at. I am making some changes as a result of things Dave shared. Thank you for bringing him to Catalyst.... I am forever grateful." - Doris Foster Director, Stanislaus Workforce Development

"Being a part of the LLI cohort this past weekend has shown me how some ‘weaknesses’ are actually strengths when you understand them. I am excited for whatever else is to come!" - Nico S.