Bay Area Self-Reliance Services

"We may sometimes feel like we are helping someone with the same issue over and over. But if you look closely, you may see that rather than going in circles, you are actually climbing a circular staircase. Each time you come back to the same issue, look for evidence of the smallest step toward greater self-reliance, and then celebrate and learn from that success. Supporting others on the path towards greater self-reliance helps give choices back to people who may be coming from situations where they felt powerless and voiceless."

COVID19 Vaccine phases are increasing in several counties for 65+, please continue to check your local County Health pages for when your county extends vaccine distribution. https://abc7news.com/register-for-covid-vaccine-65-and-o// Contra Costa County 65+ Schedule here: https://forms.microsoft.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx... Santa Clara County some health systems in Santa Clara County are now vaccinating those 75+: https://www.sccgov.org//COVID19-vaccine-information-for-pu?

Alameda County is hosting this even on How to Get a State job with many open positions right now in General Services. https://www.facebook.com//a.142478452512/3683418985084629/

The CalRelief Grants for Small Businesses have been extended. Start a new application: December 30, 2020 closes January 13, 2021 at 11:59 PM PST Update and upload documents for in-process applications: January 6, 2021 January 13, 2021 at 11:59 PM PST Grant Amount is based on business revenue $1,000 to $100,000 =$5,000... Greater than $100,000 up to $1,000,000 = $15,000 Greater than $1,000,000 up to $2,500,000 = $25,000 Apply through your local SBDC https://www.californiasbdc.org/ or see more FAQ and information in this document https://www.napasonomasbdc.org//f/CA-Relief-Grant-SBDC.pdf See more

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