County marks Community Action Month; resident credits Hope Solutions with life change
Contra Costa recognized May as Community Action Month; the county highlighted the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding and Hope Solutions presented a client success story: Justine Rawlings described moving from homelessness and addiction to stable housing and work as a social worker.
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The Board proclaimed May 2026 Community Action Month and highlighted work funded through the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), which county staff said provides about $1,000,000 annually to nonprofits delivering housing, job training and food security services. Dr. Marla Stewart introduced the Economic Opportunity Council and partner organizations and described CSBG'funded programs across the county.
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