Concord to Donate $150,000 to Local Nonprofits
The Concord City Council on April 23 authorized the distribution of $150,000 to seven local nonprofits to support projects in the areas of workforce development, youth drug prevention and education,…
The Concord City Council on April 23 authorized the distribution of $150,000 to seven local nonprofits to support projects in the areas of workforce development, youth drug prevention and education,…
OAKLAND, Calif. — As May approaches, the American Red Cross reminds eligible donors to keep the blood supply stable by racing to give blood or platelets in the weeks to…
The Jr. Optimist Baseball League in the City of Concord reports that $15,000 worth of equipment and property was lost after a recent burglary. They are now asking the community…
The White Pony Express announced the launch of its “Spring into Action” Campaign where all donations up to $100k will be matched. White Pony Express (WPE) is committed to recovering and…
CONCORD, CA, — The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano is excited to announce that Caitlin Sly will rejoin the organization as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.…
On Friday, Meals on Wheels Diablo Region Executive Director Caitlin Sly announced she would be leaving the organization after nearly four years. She has taken the position of President and CEO…
WALNUT CREEK, CA, – After 32 years as the Animal Rescue Foundation, one of Contra Costa County’s longest-serving animal rescue and adoption nonprofits got a new name and makeover today.…
Meals on Wheels Diablo Region welcomes Chevron Corporation, NBC Bay Area, and Telemundo 48 as sponsors of the 4th annual Feed the Soul Campaign that provides Breakfast Bags to food…
CONCORD, Calif. – Yellow Roof Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity founded by Dave and Lori Sanson, owners of Concord, Calif.-based DeNova Homes, announced that it has been awarded a $1…
Brentwood has officially become a destination according to the Downtown Brentwood Coalition who presented to the Brentwood City Council Tuesday. Amy Tilley, Executive Director of the Downtown Brentwood Coalition (DBC),…
Stockton, Calif – BAC Community Bank recently helped secure funding for a nonprofit workforce development organization in Antioch. Through a collaboration with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco…
Concord, Calif. — The annual Concord Turkey Trot witnessed a capacity crowd of over 1,200 participants and volunteers at Newhall Park on Thanksgiving. The weather conditions were ideal as runners…
Brentwood, CA — East County Performing Arts Center (ECPAC) created its first annual Community Performing Arts Scholarship, a program that invites children throughout the Brentwood Union School District (BUSD), in…
On Saturday, Nov. 4, the Leo Fontana Lifetime Achievement Foundation will once again be hosting a Trivia Night and just a few tables and sponsorships remain open. The event is…
Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa announced it will reopen its Martinez dining room for the first time since the pandemic on October 25. Due to COVID-19, Loaves and Fishes…
BrentwoodStrong announced they have launched its 2023 Adopt-a-Senior program for this holiday season with a goal of helping more than 200 seniors. Here is the information released by BrentwoodStrong: Moving…
RICHMOND, CA — Richmond-based nonprofit The Practice Space announced today it will join a distinguished national cohort of innovators developing breakthrough learning solutions to improve equity in education, funded by…
It is hard to believe, but it has been a year since Meals on Wheels Diablo Region was displaced by a fire at our headquarters on Civic Drive in Walnut…
SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, to extend the ability of the state Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into agreements with…
The Antioch Community Foundation is proud to announce its continued partnership with Contra Costa County Probation in a second year of the “Youth of Promise” Fund. This commitment of $100,000…
On Wednesday, Loaves and Fishes Contra Costa County announced its grand reopening of its dinning room is set for August 24 at 12:00 pm. Here is their release: PITTSBURG, Calif.…
Antioch, CA – Charity Navigator recently nominated Antioch-based nonprofit Opportunity Junction for a national Community Choice Award. Charity Navigator, considered the nation’s largest and most influential nonprofit evaluator, announced the…
The Drama Factory is seeking actors for its upcoming show in October and are hosting auditions on August 7-8. “The House on Galloway Street. A Ghost Story ” is an…
WALNUT CREEK, CA —The Lindsay Wildlife Experience Board of Directors is thrilled to name Karen Deshayes as the new Executive Director of the 68-year-old pioneering wildlife hospital and education center.…
OAKLAND – Attila Colar, aka Dahood Sariff Bey, aka Sharieff Dahood Bey, aka Saharieff Pasha, aka Georgi Petrakov, was convicted of forty-four counts that included conspiracy, bank fraud, wire fraud,…