Martinez, CA – The Board of Supervisors is seeking applicants who are interested in serving on the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub Transitional Community Advisory Body (TCAB).
The TCAB was established by the Board of Supervisors as a temporary body to support the development of the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub (AAHWRH) during its first phase. The TCAB will provide guidance to the Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice (ORESJ) in the procurement of an independent lead entity who will oversee implementation and coordination of the AAHWRH.
The TCAB’s responsibilities will include:
- Review and provide feedback on eligibility and selection criteria for Implementation Lead Entity
- Review and provide feedback on eligibility and selection criteria for Executive Director
- Review and provide feedback on eligibility and selection criteria for Board of Directors
- Review and provide feedback on eligibility and selection criteria for Community Council
- Support outreach and recruitment efforts for interested and qualified candidates for all positions/roles described above
To ensure there are no conflicts of interest, TCAB members cannot have professional affiliations nor close personal relationships with any organizations or persons interested in applying for and/or serving in any of the above capacities.
The TCAB will be comprised of thirteen (13) county residents that each possess personal and professional lived experiences that reflect the needs, concerns and priorities of vulnerable African Americans in Contra Costa County. The goal is to have a balanced representation of gender, sexuality, age, class, physical ability, County districts, and other relevant social and cultural categories to ensure a broad and diverse spectrum of perspectives are included in all TCAB deliberations and decision-making.
Community members with personal or professional lived expertise in any of the following priority service categories, are highly encouraged to apply:
- Behavioral Health services, particularly for African American males
- Housing Navigation services and supports, particularly for those at immediate risk and those with young children, including African American males
- Preventative Health Care, check-ups, and screenings, especially for elders and young children
- Infant and Maternal Health care services and supports
- Resource Navigation to enroll in Medi-Cal, Cal Fresh, and other public benefits
- Reentry Support and Restorative Alternatives for those transitioning from incarceration, especially African American males
Applicants are encouraged to describe their interest in serving on the TCAB, along with the lived personal and/or professional expertise that qualifies them to apply.
The TCAB will meet monthly, beginning in October 2025, and members may be asked to participate in additional ad hoc meetings, as needed. All members serve on the TCAB without compensation, stipends, or reimbursement of expenses.
The TCAB will remain in place until an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization is created, an AAHWRH Board of Directors is appointed, and a Community Council is established, after which the TCAB will dissolve. The anticipated timeline for service on the TCAB is one year.
Applications are due at 5 p.m., Sept. 5. Applicants will interview with the Board of Supervisors’ Equity Committee. The Equity Committee will recommend applicants for the Board of Supervisors to appoint.
Below is a timeline of the recruitment process to fill the TCAB seats:
- Sept. 5: Final Day of the Application Period, due by 5:00 p.m.
- Sept. 15: Equity Committee Meeting: Interviews
- Oct. 7: Board of Supervisors Appointments
- Mid-Oct: First TCAB Meeting (exact date to be determined with TCAB members)
Application forms can be obtained from the Clerk of the Board by calling (925) 655-2000 or by visiting online https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/3418/. Applications can be submitted by email to [email protected] or mailed to the Clerk of the Board at 1025 Escobar St., 1st Floor, Martinez, CA 94553.
Previous
- Aug 13 – Contra Costa County to Move Forward With Federal Glover African American Holistic Wellness And Resource Hub
- April 15 – Board of Supervisors Set to Talk Contra Costa County African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub
- April 10, 2025 – Antioch City Council Agrees to Support African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub
- Sept. 30, 2024 – Grant Opportunity to Provide Services to Increase and Expand African American Holistic Wellness: The County will be awarding up to $880,000 in one-time grants to community-based service organizations to augment and expand existing services or programs by increasing capacity (e.g. serving more participants, hosting additional events, extending program periods)
- July 10, 2024 – Firm Selected for Feasibility Study on Contra Costa African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub
- April 30, 2024 – Contra Costa County Sets Aside $7.5 Million for African American Holistic Wellness Center: the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors agreed to set aside $7.5 million in Measure X funding for an African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub. The move came during a 2-day marathon Board of Supervisor Meeting for its Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Recommended Contra Costa County and Special District Budget
- Dec 12, 2023 – Contra Costa Board of Supervisors to Consider Measure X Allocations
