English Publications

Salvation Army

What It Takes to Save Lives

What does it take to save lives? For 125 years, the Salvation Army has been a life-changing resource for communities, offering hope and empowerment through a diverse range of programs.

Published May, 2010

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County of San Diego Office of Military & Veterans Affairs

The Veterans Coalition: A Force Multiplier

San Diego is committed to ensuring military, veterans, their dependents and survivors obtain the benefits they earned and deserve. Learn how the Office of Military & Veterans Affairs partners with other agencies and nonprofits to help individuals and families gain access to employment assistance, health care, health insurance, money for higher education, housing and zero-interest home loans.

Published November, 2021

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San Benito First 5

A Path Forward

Investing in healthy children and families is an investment in healthier communities. Studies have shown physically and emotionally healthy children do better in school, leading to greater success in adulthood. For communities, this means more skilled workers with greater incomes, a generational effect that creates long-term benefits for everyone. As its name suggests, First 5 San Benito provides resources and programs that support basic needs, healthy development and parental support for families with children who are 0-5 years old. In order to meet the needs of the larger community, the Family Impact Center opened to expand access through partnerships with other community agencies and organizations.

Published November, 2021

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City of Oakland

Recycle Right

We all want our planet to be healthy and green. And we can all play a big part—at our own homes—just by putting things in the right waste bins. This fun activity book, designed for 9-12-year-olds and available in four languages--Chinese, English, Spanish and Vietnamese--teaches this important lesson through crosswords, word searches, matching games and art and science projects.

Published October, 2021

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Pioneer Community Energy

Our Power, Our Choice

Pioneer Community Energy offers local control of electrical service in Placer and El Dorado counties, giving those communities power over their choice of power.

Published October, 2021

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Mt. SAC Regional Consortium for Adult Education

Find Your Path to Success

Mt. SAC Regional Consortium for Adult Education helps adult learners find success through its member schools.

Published October, 2021

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Regional Water Authority

Garden Smart

Less stress on you; less stress on your landscape; less stress on the environment. And big water savings, too! Those are some of the benefits of a water-wise garden. By growing plants that can thrive naturally in Sacramento, your landscape has a much better chance of success and looking good year round – regardless of shifts in the weather and climate.

Published September, 2021

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The Crucible

The Crucible Magazine

The Crucible is a nonprofit organization and art school making the fine and industrial arts accessible for everyone of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Their work is centered in Oakland and the East Bay, where classes and team builds are offered in glass, metal, clay, wood, and more to over 8,000 people each year. From welding to glass blowing to woodworking to jewelry-making to fire dancing, classes are designed to bring together beginners and experienced artists and fabricators in a one-of-a-kind learning environment.

Published September, 2021

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Solano County Organic Waste

Reducing Food Waste

A new law, SB 1383, goes into effect Jan. 1, 2022, and mandates a 75% reduction of organic waste disposal in landfills, as well as a 25% rescue of currently wasted food, by 2025. Learn how to do it, who it helps and why it matters.

Published September, 2021

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Sacramento County Office of Education

Adult Education--Same Foundation, New Way Forward

To meet today's challenges, the California Adult Education Program has developed seven statewide priorities for administrators, faculty and staff: equity, leadership, distance learning, program development, program evaluation, marketing and learner transition. Together these priorities will help focus adult educators on better serving students and preparing them for high-paying jobs, new careers or college. This publication highlights campuses that are already implementing these priorities and staff give concrete examples of what works.

Published September, 2021

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Western Placer Waste Management Authority

Placer Recycles. You Toss. We Sort.

The Western Placer Waste Management Authority sorts recyclables for you at the Materials Recovery Facility. Explore how these efforts are benefiting Placer residents and the environment.

Published August, 2021

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Sequoias Adult Education Consortium

Pathways to Success

Grow your potential! Sequoias Adult Education Consortium is here to help. Inspirational stories of student success show how adult education makes a life-changing difference.

Published June, 2021

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City of Burbank Public Works

Oil Change

Learn how to reduce, reuse and recycle used motor oil--and why it matters.

Published June, 2021

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Alameda County Child Support Services

A Fresh Start

The year 2020 was extraordinarily challenging, especially for parents in Alameda County. As you struggled to balance remote learning and childcare while keeping your family safe from the COVID-19 virus, you may also have seen your job disappear or your paycheck cut. And if you were under- or unemployed before the pandemic started, your concerns were amplified. It can seem overwhelming and insurmountable. But we are here to help. Alameda County Child Support Services has partnered with the Alameda County Workforce Development Board to give immediate and low-to-no-cost assistance to parents.

Published May, 2021

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Butte County Air Quality Management District

Every Breath We Take

Learn how the Butte County Air Quality Management District partners with residents and businesses to improve the air quality for everyone. In fact, they can help you identify grants and incentive programs to replace inefficient equipment and vehicles, as well as give you real-time air quality data and Burn Day information.

Published May, 2021

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Kern Community College District

I Can Do That! (Bakersfield College)

Kern Community College District showcases career pathways for Kern County students. Bakersfield College edition.

Published May, 2021

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