LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Safe Return Project is excited to announce that the application process for it's 4th Richard Boyd Fellowship (RBF) Cohort is now open!

This paid learning opportunity is for those who:

  • have been directly impacted by criminalization and racial disparity
  • are interested in acquiring transferable working skills
  • enjoy working with their community
  • invested on working on themselves

Interviews for interested applicants will begin Mid-November.

APPLY SOON!

ADVOCACY
Reimagine Richmond
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The Reimagine Richmond is a group of Richmond community members that gather monthly to discuss much needed community resources for Richmond.

In the upcoming months, Reimagine Richmond will be hosting Community conversations on a number of topics. Check those events out below!

You can join weekly Reimagine Richmond Meetings by using the below zoom link and passcode. Meetings held on the 4th Wednesday from 5:30 - 7:30pm.

Passcode: TASKFORCE
You are invited to
get your record cleared!

If you have a record, then you're probably familiar with the barriers that impede us from getting well payed jobs and reliable housing.

On November 6, 2021 Contra Costa Public Defenders and the Reentry Success Center want to assist YOU in the clearing of those barriers!

Check out the below flyer for more information.
We also encourage you to call (925) 335-8150 with specific questions on what you will need for this day.

We look forward to seeing you!
Free Legal Clinic
Here's another opportunity to clear some of those barriers!

In Oakland, Root & Rebound is hosting a FREE legal clinic on November 10, 2021 . Please bring your RAP sheet and your questions to speak directly to a lawyer.

Check out the below flyer for more information.

This is on a first come first serve basis, but you are welcomed to RSVP by calling (510) 279-4662
Spotlighting:
Mobility LABs
Mobility LABs — is a pioneering, four-year initiative to spur the development of new solutions to sustainably lift families out of poverty, and to promote dynamic leaders who will aim to change the national conversation around social and economic mobility.

Our Local Mobility LABs has been investing in East Contra Costa County (California) in the City of Antioch supporting the Sycamore community lead by the RCF Connects team AnDrea Neal ( Life coach and community engagement coordinator) and member of the Safe Return as well as Estela Nuñez (Mobility LABs Community Engagement Coordinator), and Kacey Kcarterelliott (Mobility LABs Manager).

In September 2019, Robin Hood awarded $125,000 planning grants to each of nine local anchor partners to lead a process to develop solutions that are both data-driven and heart-led. The planning process is expected to yield plans for pilot approaches to address gaps in mobility from poverty. Community-based organizations will receive implementation funding to test and implement the pilot approaches over a 3-year period beginning in late 2020.

Thank you to Mobility LABs for their ongoing work and for standing and supporting our community!
Happy Halloween
With spooky season upon us, nothing is more scarier than getting sick in today's times. This spooky season, we encourage you all to stay safe to keep others safe by using the below guidelines.

May you all have a frightful but safe Halloween!
  • Anyone who is not feeling well should stay home and avoid contact with others

  • Wearing protective masks, not costume masks
  • Masks on costumes are no substitute for well-fitted face masks that cover the mouth and nose. It’s also safer to avoid wearing a costume mask over a protective mask, as it can be dangerous if the costume mask makes it hard to breathe.

  • Taking precautions while trick or treating
  • Many trick-or-treaters are too young for vaccines, so the community must work together to reduce their risk. Protective face coverings, physical distancing and liberal use of hand sanitizers are all healthy choices. Remember your mask when handing out candy!

  • Gathering outdoors, and in smaller groups
  • Indoor gatherings where people from different households mingle are at higher risk - especially if unvaccinated. Consider moving outdoors, and limiting how many visitors. 
Help Safe Return continue our path towards Collective Liberation!
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