Community

Kern County Department of Human Services

Familias formadas con amor

What happens after a child is removed from an unsafe environment? How can the community step in to fill the need by caring for these children? With many children in Kern County in need of forever families, this issue is one that deeply affects both the children and the greater community. This piece brings a message of hope, demonstrating the positive outcomes that are possible by showcasing children who are thriving thanks to their resource and adoptive families. Targeted particularly at potential resource/adoptive families, the piece educates and encourages, helping families gain the confidence to step forward and welcome a child into their lives.

Published October, 2015

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Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency

Take Another Look at CalFresh

It’s time to rethink CalFresh. Think it’s hard to apply? Think you have to fumble with stamps at the checkout line? Think you have to report your income every three months? Think again. The new CalFresh makes it easier to sign up and renew, easier to qualify and easier to use. This publication will help eliminate the stigma associated with seeking nutrition assistance by sharing real stories of people who use CalFresh.

Published September, 2015

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Nevada County Health and Human Services Agency

Stronger Together

Nevada County Health & Human Services Agency is here for you, offering a wide array of programs and resources to build a stronger, healthier, better community. The agency integrates services as much as possible, helping support families and connect them to the resources they need to thrive. Learn more about what we have to offer, and ways we can help you and your family. The 12-page newsprint publication helps create awareness and understanding of the agency's programs and ecourages individuals to see if they're eligible for programs and sign up.

Published July, 2015

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Placer County

CalFresh Opens the Door

For Placer County residents who are food insecure, CalFresh is an important benefit to help put nutritious food on the table and gain information on making healthy meal choices. But CalFresh is just the beginning. Getting CalFresh benefits is like an entry portal to other benefits the county administers, including Medi-Cal, WIC and CalWORKs.

Published July, 2015

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Santa Cruz & Monterey Counties

Fresh for You

CalFRESH helps thousands in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties put food on the table. But many more don't even know they qualify. Are you one of them?

Published June, 2015

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Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance

Making Fresh Affordable

Working families, students, seniors — we all need access to healthy, fresh food. There are 243,000 individuals in Sacramento County who receive CalFRESH now. Do you know someone who may be in need of assistance?

Published June, 2015

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California Product Stewardship Council

A Prescription for Change

Prescription medication can save lives, but it can also take lives. San Mateo County is addressing this serious problem head-on.

Published June, 2015

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Sacramento County Adult Protective Services

Safe. Happy. Healthy.

Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services, Adult Protective Services is a state-mandated program dedicated to maintaining the health and safety of older and dependent adults who are subjected to neglect, abuse or exploitation, or are unable to protect their own interests.

Published June, 2015

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Paradise Irrigation District

Our Water. Our Future.

Even a century ago, Paradise residents knew water was a necessity for sustaining life on the ridge. In 1916 the people of Paradise voted form the Paradise Irrigation District, which sought to give residents control of their water and make improvements. Today, PID still operates as a local government agency that is committed to providing residents and businesses with the highest-quality, most affordable water possible.

Published April, 2015

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NIMBY Awards

NIMBY Awards

Recognizing that NIMBY warriors rely on the California Environmental Quality Act to spawn litigation to block construction projects, the Not In My Backyard Award Contest — the NIMBYs — was created to honor those who best embody the “Let’s sue ’em” approach to municipal planning disagreements.

Published April, 2015

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San Bernadino County Aging and Adult Services

Serving Our Seniors

San Bernadino County Aging and Adult Services helps meet the need of seniors with food, socialization and recreation, contributing to the overall happiness and health of seniors.

Published April, 2015

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Monterey County Department of Health and Human Services

Earn It! Keep It! Save It!

Tax season offers an opportunity for low-income individuals and families to access hundreds or even thousands of dollars by filing a tax return. Yet, too many local families making under $53,000 annually fail to file tax returns and take advantage of tax credits that they are entitled to. Monterey County Department of Health and Human Services and United Way Monterey County have partnered to offer free tax preparation at volunteer income tax assistance (VITA) sites.

Published March, 2015

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California Product Stewardship Council

A Prescription for Change: Marin County Edition

This publication increases public awareness and understanding of the threats posed by improper disposal of sharps and meds and educates public on best practices and existing resources for proper disposal of sharps and meds. in their local community in Marin County. The publication also educates about the movement for product stewardship legislation, which can further improve access to and ease of proper disposal options for meds. and sharps.

Published November, 2014

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Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County

Sonoma County's Best-Kept Secret!

The nonprofit Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County has been helping to build a safer, healthier and more prosperous community for more than 50 years. Find out more about the life-changing impacts of CAP Sonoma's 22 programs, and how you can help them continue to make a difference.

Published October, 2014

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City of Sacramento Department of Utilities

Be Water Smart

Saving water needs to be in our thoughts every day — when we turn on our sprinklers, brush our teeth and wash our clothes. Learn how the City of Sacramento Department of Utilities is helping homeowners and businesses conserve water and how you can do your part!

Published September, 2014

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Eskaton Foundation

The Senior Boom

We're in the middle of an "age wave" - Baby Boomers are reaching retirement and people are living longer in general. That means the need for services to seniors, who often live at or below the poverty level, will only become greater in time. Eskaton Foundation helps support many innovative programs that serve the neediest of seniors now and needs the community's help to grow these programs in the future.

Published September, 2014

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