On Tuesday, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisor Ken Carlson announced the second round of funding for District 4 Community Impact Fund.
This fund was approved by the Board of Supervisors and comes from one-time FEMA Covid-19 reserves – the Board of Supervisors agreed each of the five supervisor districts would have $1 million to allocate as they wish to community organizations
Carlson was the first to allocate funds on October 21 ($474,625) and this week allocated another $511,600.
“It was a very arduous process as my team and I put in over 160 hours, and I am sure each District is experiencing the same challenge as well as our county’s administrative team,” stated Carlson. “It really was again a focus on the smaller organizations that can’t compete as hard in the grant process in the county’s RFP grant process.”
While he tried to cover a wide variety of services, he said no organization was better than another as it was competitive and challenging.
Mental Health Connection – $100,000
Deliver innovative, evidence-based programs. Improve the mental health and well-being of individuals. Reduce barriers to employment for those living with serious mental health issues. Help members develop the skills and confidence to enter or re-enter the workforce and/or return to post-secondary education
- Contract Deliverables: Funds will enable Mental Health Connection to strengthen existing programs and implement new programs, such as: 1. Horticulture Program 2. Multimedia Program 3. Cooking Classes and 4. Clerical/Date Entry & Reception Work Program.
- Performance Measures: Submit data points to the Data Sharing Network national database, which allows them to measure and track the efficacy of the evidence-based Clubhouse model, and compare the measurements to similar programs from around the country
Contra Costa Human Society – $60,000
To improve the quality of life for dogs and cats in the community, find homes for animals in need and provide support for people who need assistance with care for their animals.
- Contract Deliverables: The funds will be used to fund two of Contra Costa Historical Society’s most vital community outreach programs: AniMeals and SNAP. AniMeals helps pets stay with their families and out of shelters. SNAP is the Spay and Neuter Assistance Program which provides spay and neuter services to companion animals of CCC residents.
- Performance Measures: Monthly reports will be used to measure success. AniMeals reports/track food donations, distribution partners, number of clients per distribution, number of pets by species and the pounds of food distributed at each location. SNAP reports include the number of pets altered in each SNAP clinic, the size, gender and species of each animal and the number of clients served as well as those on the wait list.
18 Reasons – $100,000
To empower the community to buy, cook and eat good food everyday with free healthy groceries and hands-on nutrition education.
- Contract Deliverables: 18 Reasons will use the Community Impact Fund to deliver 10 six-week Cooking Matters courses in Contra Costa County District IV. Cooking Matters is a hands-on nutrition education program that empowers low-income families to shop for and prepare healthy, affordable meals. This investment is especially critical in District IV.
- Performance Measures: 18 Reasons will evaluate program success using both quantitative and qualitative methods, including tracking attendance, retention, and course completion rates. Pre- and post-program surveys and feedback will measure changes in participants’ nutrition knowledge, cooking confidence, food security, and healthy habits. This multi-layered approach ensures measurable outcomes and a deeper understanding of the program’s long-term impact on District IV families.
Care Parent Network – $20,000
Care Parent Network (CPN) s a one-stop family resource center serving families of children with disabilities and special health care needs. CPN provides emotional support, information, training, resources, and help navigating service systems
- Contract Deliverables: Care Parent Network will launch Empowered Families, Stable Futures, a 12-month initiative that integrates individualized education plan (IEP) advocacy training, Medi-Cal and Regional Center navigation, and parent peer support. The project will include bilingual IEP workshops, workshops on Medi-Cal redeterminations and Regional Center services, and monthly peer support groups facilitated by trained parent mentors
- Performance Measures: Care Parent Network will track outcomes through pre- and post-surveys, case management notes, and partner referrals. Metrics will include knowledge gained,
Winter Nights Family Shelter, Inc – $60,000
Winter Nights Family Shelter exists to protect homeless families by providing shelter in a clean, safe and warm environment and help families to break the homelessness cycle by assisting them towards self-sufficiency and into stable housing
- Contract Deliverables: Winter Nights Family Shelter, Inc. will use funds for one-time investments that strengthen its capacity to serve families experiencing homelessness in Contra Costa County. Funds will support staff training, governance development, emergency preparedness, and essential office upgrades to enhance safety, efficiency, and professionalism. These improvements will ensure the organization remains strong, sustainable, and equipped to meet the evolving needs of District IV families.
- Performance Measures: Success for this project will be measured by the completion and implementation of planned capacity-building activities. Winter Nights Family Shelter, Inc. will track purchases, staff and board training participation, and use post-training evaluations to assess improvements in knowledge, confidence, and preparedness. Enhanced staff skills, safer sites, and stronger infrastructure will enable more effective and sustainable support for families, with anecdotal feedback highlighting real-world impacts.
St. Agnes St. Vincent dePaul – $20,000
Network of friends, inspired by Gospel values, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal relationships and service to people in need.
- Contract Deliverables: St. Vincent de Paul will use the funds to provide emergency rental and utility assistance to families facing eviction or shut-off of electric, water or gas services. The main focus will be individuals within the Sober Living Environment population.
- Performance Measures: SVdP will use the SVdP Seattle Database to track all assistance that they are currently providing. The database will allow SVdP to easily identify the specific number of people served and amount of funds distributed. A survey to the recipients will also be taken.
Empower Aging – $20,000
Empowered Aging empowers individuals and their families as they navigate the aging continuum, through person-centered advocacy, education and collaborative leadership
- Contract Deliverables: The funds will be used to expand the Ombudsman program and increase capacity for proactive facility visits across District IV.
Performance Measures: Using the statewide ODIN database, staff and volunteers record visits, complaints, and resolutions to evaluate responsiveness and outcomes. Feedback from residents, families, and facility staff further informs program effectiveness and guides ongoing improvements.
Hope Solutions – $15,000
Hope Solutions heals the effects of poverty and homelessness by providing permanent housing solutions and vital support services to vulnerable families and individuals, working to heal the multi-generational impact of poverty, racism, trauma, substance use, mental health issues, and inadequate access to healthcare
- Contract Deliverables: Hope Solutions will use the funds to support our Youth Enrichment Program (YEP) for children who have experienced homelessness and who are now residing at Garden Park Apartments. The YEP supports services year-round for youth (up to age 18) and families on site. Volunteers provide academic support; other services include social emotional learning, access to nutritional food, school supplies, enrichment activities, parenting groups, academic advocacy, and summer camps. The enrichment services help youth begin to heal from the traumatic effects of homelessness and begin a path toward success.
- Performance Measures: Hope Solutions will measure program success by tracking the number of clients served in Youth Enrichment Programming and the percentage showing academic improvement. Data is collected through surveys and staff meetings, entered into county and proprietary systems, and reviewed regularly for accuracy and accountability. With strong data management practices and dedicated oversight, Hope Solutions ensures consistent, high-quality reporting and measurable impact across its programs
Cancer Support Community SF Bay Area – $50,000
Cancer Support Community uplifts and strengthens people impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering compassionate communities, and breaking down barriers to care
- Contract Deliverables: Cancer Support Community will use the funds to expand access to no-cost cancer support services for District IV residents. Funding will cover emergency financial assistance, programmatic support, outreach, communal meal programs, and administrative costs. This investment will help ensure that individuals, especially those from marginalized communities, receive essential care, connection, and resources during and after cancer treatment.
Performance Measures: Cancer Support Community tracks service usage and participant demographics to evaluate program reach and impact. Annual surveys measure improvements in stress management, treatment understanding, connection, communication, and quality of life, with a goal of at least 75% of participants reporting positive outcomes.
Community Violence Solutions – $20,000
In partnership with the community, Community Violence Solutions is dedicated to ending sexual assault and family violence through prevention, crisis services, and treatment
- Contract Deliverables: Community Violence Solutions intends to use the funds to support the Children’s Interview Center (CIC), a National Children’s Alliance-accredited agency and the only Child Advocacy Center in Contra Costa County. The CIC is a safe, agency-neutral, and child-focused setting aimed at reducing trauma for children who are alleged victims of sexual assault and child abuse. The CIC also leads a Multi-Disciplinary Team whose primary goal is to ensure the most effective, coordinated response possible for every child and family
- Performance Measures: For reporting and administrative purposes, Community Violence Solutions (CVS) currently uses a secure SQL Server database, with a Microsoft Access front end, to collect all relevant data related to services provided by the Children’s Interview Center. CVS staff record demographic details for each case. .
Monument First 5 Center – $36,600
Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) operates the Monument First 5 Center to strengthen families and support early childhood development. The Center provides free services; including parenting classes, playgroups, developmental screenings, and resource assistance to help children enter school healthy and ready to learn. With a focus on equity, the Center fosters community connections, enhances parenting skills, and ensures families have access to the resources they need to thrive.
- Contract Deliverables: The First 5 Center will host 12 monthly family-friendly events celebrating cultural identity, fostering belonging, and reducing financial stress for marginalized families. Events will include cross-cultural dialogue, antiracist learning activities, unity workshops, and parent advocacy training to build empathy, equity, and community engagement skills. Funds will support presenters, facilitators, basic needs resources, and supplies for inclusive, family- centered programming.
- Performance Measures: The First 5 Center will track: attendance at each monthly event, number and type of resources distributed, demographics of families served, family satisfaction and impact surveys (collected mid-year, and the end of the year). Number of families connected to benefits or community services (staff reports). We will measure progress toward goals by comparing outputs.
Contra Costa Historical Society – $10,000
Contra Costa Historical Society is dedicated to preserve, protect, and provide public access to the records and heritage of Contra Costa County.
- Contract Deliverables: The Contra Costa County Rancho Project is a digital initiative preserving and sharing the history of 16 Mexican Ranchos and their families, highlighting their lasting cultural impact. The digital exhibit removes financial and physical barriers, allowing students countywide to access interactive, educational programming without visiting the small CCCHS History Center. With research complete, the project seeks $50,000 in total from all 5 districst, to design and implement the website after federal grant funding was eliminated.
- Performance Measures: Website tracking will help Contra Costa Historical Society monitor access and success. K-12 programming built in the exhibit will encourage feedback from professors and students which will be a direct measurement of the program’s impact.
Here is the previously awarded announcements from the Oct 21 meeting:
United Latino Voices: $50k
United Latino Voices (ULV), founded in 2009, is a grassroots coalition of Latinx leaders working to address inequities in healthcare and other systems impacting the Latinx community. Partnering with allies, ULV reduces generational harms faced by undocumented immigrants in Contra Costa County through healthcare access, mentorship, and leadership development for emerging Latinx changemakers.
- Contract Deliverables: United Latino Voices (ULV) will launch the Concord Immigrant Protections Network, a community-led effort to safeguard Central County immigrant families and businesses through education, preparedness, and rapid response. The initiative will train volunteers to provide Know Your Rights outreach, support family preparedness, and build a coordinated network ready to respond to immigration enforcement activity.
- Performance Measures: The project coordinator will be responsible for tracking volunteer sign-ups and assignments, which will be tracked in an Excel database. Data will be reviewed bimonthly with ULV partners to assess if strategies need adjusting. Surveys will be used whenever possible to assess impact on our target community.
Ganas Community Org: $15k
GANAS serves low-income Latino students and their families by providing tutoring, non-clinical counseling, mentoring and educating them about navigating the school system and utilizing community services.
- Contract Deliverables: The funds will be used for GANAS summer school tutoring program at Oak Grove Middle School in Concord
- Performance Measures: GANAS will compare the students’ truancy rates and disciplinary issues from the end of the 25-26 school year with those same rates after the end of the first semester of the 26-27 school year. GANAS will do the same comparison with students’ grades and will survey students about their experiences with tutors/mentors.
Mt. Diablo Education Foundation: $40k
For the past eight years, MDEDF has supported MDUSD schools serving low-income families, focusing on campuses where more than half of students qualify for Free & Reduced Price Meals, including 19 Title I schools with 14 in District IV. To address inequities such as food insecurity, transportation barriers, and limited enrichment access, MDEDF funds programs that keep students engaged through STEM, arts, college exposure, and character development initiatives.
- Contract Deliverables: This grant supports Title I students through three key initiatives: social-emotional learning with Diablo Ballet’s PEEK program, cultural appreciation through artist residencies, and STEM enrichment via robotics programs that inspire future college and career paths. Together, these efforts foster emotional growth, cultural understanding, and academic opportunity across the district
- Performance Measures: Program outcomes are measured through post-program surveys, artist reports, and advisor debriefs assessing student growth, engagement, and participation. These evaluations capture progress in behavior, teamwork, cultural understanding, and STEM achievement across all initiatives.
Joybound People & Pets Trinity Center: $39,599
Joybound nurtures the human-animal bond by bringing people and animals together to enrich each other’s lives, envisioning a world where every companion animal has a loving home and every person can access the benefits of that bond. Trinity Center provides essential services, case management, and housing support to empower adults experiencing homelessness in Contra Costa County toward stability and wellness
- Contract Deliverables: Funds will support a collaborative community event by Joybound and Trinity Center that brings human and pet-related services together for individuals facing housing and employment challenges. The event will offer access to essential resources such as meals, showers, housing support, pet care, and job training, serving 150–200 attendees while fostering community connection and collaboration.
- Performance Measures: Joybound/Trinity will track attendance, services utilized, and participant demographics through surveys, with staff or volunteers assisting attendees who need help completing them. Feedback will measure satisfaction, identify what needs were immediately met, and identify additional and ongoing needs. Partner organizations will also report on their service delivery.
Clayton Pride: $15k
Clayton Pride is a volunteer-led nonprofit that celebrates and supports the LGBTQ+ community in Clayton and across Contra Costa County through safe, affirming spaces and inclusive programming. Its initiatives uplift LGBTQ+ youth, people of color, and families while fostering inclusion, education, and belonging for District IV residents and allies
- Contract Deliverables: Funds will support Clayton Pride’s annual Pride Parade and Festival, which has become a cornerstone celebration in the city and county. Specifically, Clayton Pride will use the funding for event infrastructure (permits, safety, staging, and accessibility), community engagement activities, scholarships for local LGBTQ+ youth pursuing higher education, and collaborative programming with partner organizations such as PFLAG and local GSAs.
- Performance Measures: Clayton Pride will track attendance numbers, scholarship applications and awards, partnership participation, and community feedback surveys. Success will be measured both quantitatively (e.g., number of participants, scholarships awarded) and qualitatively (e.g., testimonials, increased visibility, improved sense of belonging)
Child Advocates of Contra Costa: $48,813
Since 1981, CACCC has trained and supported volunteer advocates to represent abused and neglected children in court, helping them find permanent homes and complete their education. In FY24/25, the organization served 37 District IV children with 56 CASA Volunteers and seven tutors, primarily children of color, despite a $350,000 funding loss that reduced staff and supervision capacity
- Contract Deliverables: Funds will expand CACCC’s staff capacity by hiring 1.5 FTE Case Coordinators (including 0.5 FTE funded by District IV) to reduce the 77-youth waitlist, serve 69 additional foster youth annually, and support 63 more CASA Volunteers. This expansion will improve response times to court referrals and strengthen long-term sustainability through CalAIM Medi-Cal reimbursement
- Performance Measures: CACCC will track referrals, CASA assignments, volunteer hours, and case outcomes through its Case Management Database and supervision logs. Additional measures include court report reviews, waitlist monitoring, and surveys/interviews to assess volunteer and youth satisfaction and advocacy impact
Choice in Aging: $30k
Choice in Aging provides supported spaces and culturally responsive health and social programming to help low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities age in place. The agency also prioritizes hiring and retaining a diverse workforce to advance its mission and serve historically underserved populations.
- Contract Deliverables: Funds will support a staff development day covering best practices, self-care, disaster preparedness, workplace safety, and person-centered care, including catering and lost revenue costs. This investment aims to better equip staff to serve participants and enhance overall agency operations
- Performance Measures: Staff will complete pre- and post-development surveys to evaluate confidence and preparedness, with a follow-up survey three months later to measure long-term impact. These assessments will help ensure the training effectively strengthens staff capacity and service quality.
Network of Care: $11,213
The Network of Care provides in-hospital meal support for families whose children are suddenly hospitalized, allowing parents to focus on their child’s recovery without worrying about food
- Contract Deliverables: Funds will cover non-perishable food items, packaging supplies, and shipping costs to hospitals.
- Performance Measures: The Network of Care receives hospital data, including patient zip codes and cities within District IV, and tracks all meal deliveries made to hospitals. Performance will be tracked through hospital delivery records, family feedback, and hospital requests for additional meals.
Assistance League Diablo Valley: $20k
Assistance League Diablo Valley is a volunteer-led nonprofit improving lives in the community, including through its Clothing Program for students in need. The program ensures that students have access to new clothing, supporting their confidence and school participation
- Contract Deliverables: Funds will help defray the cost of clothing for District IV students.
- Performance Measures: Assistance League Diablo Valley measures success by tracking clothing distribution and collecting feedback from school staff, parents, and students on the program’s impact
CoCo Senior Legal Services: $40k
Contra Costa Senior Legal Services provides free legal advice, representation, and advocacy for residents aged 60 and older, addressing housing, economic security, and abuse prevention
- Contract Deliverables: Contra Costa Senior Legal Services (CCSLS) has received funding from Kaiser to launch Contra Costa’s first Medical Legal Partnership, aimed at improving outcomes for disadvantaged seniors. While Kaiser funds the lead attorney, District IV Impact Funds will be used to hire a consultant to conduct a landscape analysis, mapping medical facilities across the county, identifying the number of seniors served, and assessing key resources such as social workers to strengthen the project’s impact.
- Performance Measures: Contra Costa Senior Legal Services progress is measured through systemic markers such as new MOU agreements, establishment of referral processes, and guidelines for the medical-legal partnership
First Tee: $80k
First Tee integrates golf with life skills education to help children build character, self-confidence, and resilience applicable throughout their lives.
- Contract Deliverables: Funds will support coach training, provide equipment to schools, and expand school and community partnerships, including with Mt. Diablo Unified School District, the Community Youth Center and the Boys & Girls Club
- Performance Measures: Outcomes are assessed via teacher, parent, and youth surveys, along with third-party studies provided by First Tee.
CoCo Kids: $75k
CoCo Kids ensures school readiness, child safety, and economic development by providing childcare referrals, provider training, subsidies, and resources for marginalized families and providers
- Contract Deliverables: Funds will expand programs for linguistically and culturally isolated families, including training for diverse childcare providers and distribution of multilingual materials.
- Performance Measures: CoCo Kids impact is measured and tracked via electronic enrollment systems, attendance records, materials distribution logs, and pre- and post-training surveys for providers.
Meals on Wheels CC: $10k
Meals on Wheels CC ensures homebound seniors have reliable access to daily nutritious meals by bridging the gap between limited government funding and actual meal costs.
- Contract Deliverables: Funding will subsidize meals for District IV seniors to guarantee uninterrupted access to nutrition.
- Performance Measures: Performance is tracked through quarterly Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD) reports on meals served and seniors enrolled, with additional insights from client feedback and service provider communications
Documents:
- Oct 21 Release of $474,625 — click here
- Nov 4 Release of $511,600 — click here
