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. | |
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The next session of the Familias Unidas (United through Education) program, with an emphasis on mathematics and how to develop a growth mindset, will begin in late January. In each of the 8 interactive virtual sessions, parents will learn the important role they play in the academic success of their children. Each virtual session will present strategies for developing a mathematical mind, a growth mindset, and interactively engaging as a family in multi-level intelligence experiences.
Deadline to register: January 20th
Distribution of material: January 25th
Link to register HERE!
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Happy, Confident, and Strong: Tips for Helping Your Child Develop a Healthy Body Image | |
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Developmental psychologist Andrea Bastiani Archibald, PhD, will provide parents and caregivers with practical strategies to help children develop a positive and healthy body image. Parents/caregivers, students, educators, health professionals, and community members are welcome!
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available. Free admission.
Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)
Register HERE!
Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MEd, Co-Founder and CEO, of The Parent Venture (The Parent Education Series), at cmargot@parentventure.org.
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On Beautiful Conversations: How to Stay Connected to Your Adolescent Child | |
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In this talk, author and education leader Chris Balme will explore how some conversations flop, why your usual questions may stop working as your child enters adolescence, and how to find new and better ways to have meaningful conversations.
Parents/caregivers, students, educators, health professionals, and community members are welcome!
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available. Free admission.
Thursday, January 23, 2025, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm PT, Virtual Event (Live)
Register HERE!
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Yoga Breathwork and Meditation | |
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Join Pal Center for a relaxing, beginner-friendly 60-minute session of gentle yoga, breathwork, and meditation every Friday from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. starting January 24, 2025. Find balance, release tension, and reconnect.
Location: 3399 Bay Rd, RWC, CA 94063
Questions?
Contact Jesus at 650-204-0178.
Register HERE or scan the QR code.
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Parent and Child Connections Series | |
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Join the Parent & Child Connection Series to strengthen your bond through fun workshops and practical tips. Sessions run every Wednesday from February 26 to April 2, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM, at the PAL Center (3399 Bay Road, RWC). Topics include emotions, mindfulness, problem-solving, self-esteem, and more.
This series will be in Spanish, and food and childcare are provided.
Register by scanning the QR code or texting Rocio at 650-204-0638
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Paratransit Advisory Council | |
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The Paratransit Advisory Council (PAC) advocates for accessible transportation in San Mateo County. They monitor Redi-Wheels and RediCoast services, support legislation, and address transportation issues.
Join the PAC to help improve services—new members are welcome!
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 1:30 PM, in-person or online.
Contact: 650-299-1442
Email: sanmateopcc2@gmail.com
Website: www.sanmateopcc.org
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Check out Commute.org programs that assist commuters in San Mateo County who meet income eligibility requirements or have mobility needs.
Take advantage of what they have to offer!
- $100 Rewards: Bicycle, Carpool & Vanpoolers ($25/10 days, up to 4 times a year)
- Travel Reimbursement: Guaranteed ride home 4 times a year, up to $60 per trip home, when emergencies arise.
- Free fares: Try transit program offers free preloaded $25 Clipper cards to those interested in trying transit to get to work or college
- Commute STAR Platform: earn chances to win prizes through the STAR Store, Challenges & Quarterly Prize Drawings
- Free Shuttles (Bayside): during commute hours
- Personalized Trip Planning
Click HERE to learn more!
Click HERE to register for a STAR account!
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NOVAworks Young Adult Program | |
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Are you between the ages of 17 and 24? Do you live in Santa Clara or San Mateo County? Would you like help in setting educational goals? Are you looking for work or starting out on your career path? NOVAworks can help!
NOVAworks' Young Adult Program is a great place for young people, ages 17-24, to learn how to search for jobs effectively, to explore careers, to find volunteer opportunities, and much more. Friendly, supportive staff help youth and young adults make good choices about jobs, education, and careers.
Click HERE to learn more!
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Utilities and Medi-Cal Application Assistance | |
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At no cost, El Concilio of San Mateo County can help you apply for Medi-Cal!
Click HERE for more information about who is eligible for Medi-Cal, what documents you need to apply, and how to make an appointment.
Would you like to save money on your phone and PG&E bill? El Concilio of San Mateo County can help you!
Click HERE to learn more.
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Caltrain Pass Forward provides free train trips on Caltrain between any zone at any time. Approved applicants will receive a special Clipper Card loaded with the Pass Forward. This card must be used to tag on and off at the Caltrain Stations for valid use. Go Passes are valid until 12/31/25 with limited supply.
To be eligible, you must:
- Earn less than $70,000/year
- Work or live in San Mateo County
- Use the pass to get to work or for job searching purposes
- Use the pass at least twice a week.
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El Concilio of San Mateo County: Check out El Concilio of San Mateo County for different career opportunities including Case Worker and Administrative roles. Click HERE for a full list of opportunities.
Health Plan of San Mateo: Check out different career opportunities for the Health Plan of San Mateo including Pediatric Community Health Worker.
Upward Scholars: Upward Scholars is hiring a program manager. The Program Manager will administer all academic and financial programs and services to support the Programs Director in reaching Upward Scholars’ goals and accomplishing our mission more information HERE. To apply, email careers@upwardscholars.org.
Saint Francis Center: Siena Youth Center of the Siant Francis Center is hiring an Assistant Director. The Assistant Director of Siena Youth Center (SYC) takes part in the planning and implementation of all SYC programs. To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to mrtenorio@stfrancisrwc.org or learn more HERE.
The Saint Francis Center is hiring a Parent Empowerment Coordinator to support Holy Family School families with community connections and economic mobility. To apply please send a cover letter and resume to Kate Young kyoung@stfrancisrwc.org or learn more HERE.
SV2: SV2 is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Development & Communications Coordinator to support SV2’s donor recruitment and stewardship. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with an exciting group of local givers and dynamic social ventures in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Click HERE to learn more!
SV2 is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Director of Impact Investing to lead and expand SV2’s impact investing practice, amplify awareness of SV2 in the broader impact investing ecosystem, and participate in SV2’s donor recruitment using a relational approach.
Click HERE to learn more!
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.
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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 on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. | | | | |
