Our mission: Redwood City Together advances the success of youth and families in Redwood City and North Fair Oaks through community collaboration. | |
Redwood City Together Partner Announcements | |
On behalf of our partners, Redwood City Together would like to share the following opportunities available in our community. Please consider passing this information through your networks. | |
Celebrating Indigenous People's Day | |
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Come experience dance performances, art activities, food & jewelry vendors, and much more!
DATE: Oct. 6, 2023
TIME: 6:30-8:30 PM
WHERE: Siena Youth Center: 2625 Marlborough Ave, Redwood City 94063
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Your Voice Counts: Community Wellbeing Event | |
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Join us for the Bienestar Comunitario-Community Wellbeing event on Tuesday 10/17 at the Fair Oaks Community Center 5:30PM. El Concilio, Nuestra Casa, ALAS and our Latinx Mental Health Assessment committee partners will present our findings and recommendations from a county-wide assessment that several of our community members participated via a survey, focus group or interview.
There will be a taquero, desserts, raffles, and more. The event will primarily be in Spanish, with English translation available.
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PAL-O-WEEN at the Pal Center | |
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Come to Pal Center from 7-9 PM on October 27th for free candy bags, music, and more surprises for the entire community!
Contact Rocio Vega at 650-204-0638 with any questions.
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Magical Bridge Playground at El Carmelo School Opening | | |
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Magical Bridge Playground at El Carmelo School will open on October 18 at 1:30pm with a magical celebration. This is Magical Bridge's second school playground, after Addison Elementary in Palo Alto which opened in 2020.
If you're interested in bringing a Magical Bridge Playground to your school, please email them HERE!
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Celebrating Redwood City's Racial Equity Mural | |
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Join in for a celebration of Redwood City’s “Visions of Equity” mural, a public artwork depicting moments from our community's history as well as our shared hopes and dreams for the future. From public workshops and hands-on art activities to walking tours and a documentary film screening, there will be many opportunities to engage with the mural’s artwork, themes, and vision for a more equitable world.
Learn more HERE!
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Community Health Assessment (CHA) Community Forums | |
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Public Health Policy and Planning is hosting a series of community forums to share data about the health status of the county and listen to community input to help identify health needs across the county.
Join a Community Health Assessment (CHA) Forum to learn about the health status of the county and help identify health needs!
There will be multiple forums, with some being in Spanish and others in English. For more information or to register for a forum, check out the website HERE.
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College, Career, & Community Fair | |
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PAL Center, Cañada College, Redwood City Together, College Advising Prep, and the City of Redwood City are hosting a College, Career, & Community Fair! We will have many enthusiastic college representatives, community based organizations, local businesses, and other local agencies present to share available opportunities.
Date: Thursday, October 26th, 2023
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm PST
Location: Sequoia High School MPR
Click HERE to register.
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Caltrain Promotional Fares | | |
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Starting Friday, September 1 through January 2024, Caltrain will offer 3-Day Passes for hybrid commuters, 50% off parking, $1 Youth Fares, group day passes, and family day passes.
Visit caltrain.com/promos for details.
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Virtual Community Meeting on Park Safety | |
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As announced last month, the City will be hosting community meetings on park safety.
Join us on October 19, 6-8 p.m. online via Zoom (English/Spanish interpretation)
Following a short presentation, the community will be invited to share ideas and concerns. Questions may be submitted in advance by emailing ParkSafety@RedwoodCity.org. Register by visiting www.RedwoodCity.org/ParkSafety.
Registration is not required to attend but is appreciated for meeting planning purposes.
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NDNU & One Life Application Scholarship | |
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Apply to NDNU’s Master of Science in Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy and Licensed Professional Clinical Counseling Graduate Psychology Program (MSCP/MFT/LPCC) for a potential scholarship!
Full information, terms, and the application can be found HERE.
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Conectémonos! Community Technology Help Desk | |
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The ¡Conectémonos! Technology Help Desk is open every Monday, 6-7:30pm at the North Fair Oaks Library. Summer is a great time to learn new skills! Get help with your technology needs including help with emails, installing software, and more!
WHERE: 2510 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City 94063
WHEN: Every Monday 6:00pm-7:30pm
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Financial Learnings Survey | |
The Financial Learnings Committee seeks to identify how women in the county are falling behind in building and sustaining financial wealth to insure their economic stability. To help remedy the situation, a report to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors with recommendations will be provided.
By completing this 10-minute Financial Learnings Survey, your valuable feedback concerning wages, savings, investments, home ownership will provide a more accurate picture of how women in San Mateo County experience a financial wealth gap. Feel free to share with others who live or work in San Mateo County and please complete and submit the survey by October 20th.
Take the survey HERE.
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The Child-Care and Early Childhood Education Committee is committed to helping increase access to child-care in San Mateo County and wants to understand your past and/or current experience. Anyone who has ever been a parent or caregiver is encouraged to complete the survey. The information you share will inform their report to the Board of Supervisors in support of funding for child-care access and other aspects of caregiving that impact the economic security of women in San Mateo County.
The Child-Care Impact Survey is anonymous (with Spanish and Mandarin prompts) and should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Feel free to share this survey with others who live or work in San Mateo County. Please submit the survey by October 20th, 2023.
Take the survey HERE.
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North Fair Oaks Library Events | |
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Join the North Fair Oaks Library for their upcoming events.
Every Sunday at 10:00am, community members can stop by to learn and play, sing, and share stories with your young children. Enjoy company and snacks with other caregivers.
Click HERE to learn more.
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Join the Redwood City Enews newsletter to get information all the City of Redwood City has to offer.
Click HERE to learn more.
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Redwood City Parks, Recreation, and Community Services: Make a difference for youth in the community by being an after-school program leader. Click HERE to apply.
Bay Area Community Health Advisory Council: BACHAC is seeking a part-time Office Manager in their Redwood City Office in addition to a Community Health Outreach Specialist for their Professional/Promotoras Pilot Training Program. Click HERE to apply.
San Mateo Office of Education: San Mateo Office of Education is sharing two exciting job opportunities for Career Pathway Specialist, and P-3 Early Literacy Specialist. For the Career Pathway Specialist application, click HERE. For the P-3 Early Literacy Specialist application, click HERE.
Thrive Alliance: Learn more about job opportunities available in the area. Click HERE to view the full list.
The City of Redwood City Job Opportunities: The City of Redwood City is hiring in several departments, including Transportation, Housing, Building, Recreation, and more. Click HERE for a full list of opportunities.
El Concilio of San Mateo County: El Concilio of San Mateo County is seeking a full-time case worker and part-time contract (2-3) community outreach workers. Click HERE for a full list of opportunities
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Does your organization want Redwood City Together's help in publicizing a community opportunity or event? Please send information and pertinent details to redwoodcitytogether@gmail.com. | |
Redwood City Together partner announcements are sent every 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. | | | | |
