SparkPoint Contra Costa

01/20/2025

Our offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day, January 20, 2025

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day: A Call to Action

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a man whose vision of justice, equality, and love continues to inspire us. Dr. King taught us that change is possible when we come together. He challenged us to stand against injustice and fight for a better future for everyone.

At RCF Connects, his dream fuels our mission to build healthy, thriving, and equitable communities. We know the road ahead is not easy. With challenges already rising under the New U.S. Administration, the fight for equity and justice becomes even more critical. Anticipated policies and decisions at the national level may threaten the very principles of fairness and opportunity that Dr. King dedicated his life to.

Dr. King once said, “The time is always right to do what is right.” These words remind us that now is the time to act boldly, think creatively, and work together. RCF will remain steadfast in this commitment.

We believe in the power of connection—of people coming together to address problems and build solutions that lift everyone. By partnering with community members, local governments, and organizations, we can create systems that are free from racism, bias, and discrimination. We are committed to building a world where everyone belongs, has access to opportunities, and can reach their full potential.

Dr. King also reminded us that, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” That is why we cannot ignore the struggles our neighbors face. We must listen to their voices, amplify their needs, and center their solutions. Together, we can ensure that all communities have the resources and support they need to thrive.

On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, let us honor his legacy with action. Let us challenge systems that uphold inequality. Let’s endeavor to replace them with systems built on equity and justice. Let us stand united in the face of adversity, proving that connection and collaboration are stronger than division and fear.

Together, we can transform Dr. King’s dream into reality—a society where everyone has the power to thrive.

In observance of this day, all RCF Connects offices are closed.

01/01/2025

Just hours left before the deadline for a tax deduction in 2024 at midnight tonight. You still have time. Before you begin preparations for that big party you'll attend tonight or the preparations for curling up on the sofa with your most comfortable PJs, a bowl of popcorn, and a glass of wine . . . think about doing one last good deed for 2024 and donate to help RCF Connects continue to support our neighbors and friends living, working and endeavoring to THRIVE in Contra Costa County

Give today: https://give.richmondcf.org/ge/visionforhome.

12/25/2024

Wishing you all a loved filled holiday season!

11/28/2024

07/03/2024

Hope everyone has a wonderful long weekend. Make sure to celebrate our nation by registering to VOTE. If you are already registered, make sure the rest of your family is registered as well.

You can do it here --> https://covr.sos.ca.gov/
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SparkPoint Contra Costa & RCF Connects offices are closed both July 4th and 5th.

06/28/2024

Excited to share our July calendar! ✨🗓️

06/18/2024

Sparkpoint Contra Costa and RCF Connects wish you a happy observance of Juneteenth.

At RCF Connects, we believe deeply in the idea that "we are only free when everyone is free." Under our mission of Convening, Facilitating, and Funding, we are committed to building a more just and equitable society. What does that look like in action? It means actively challenging and disrupting racist, biased, and discriminatory practices and policies. It means amplifying the voices of our community to drive meaningful change from the ground up.

As we observe Juneteenth, let's reflect on the progress we've made and recommit ourselves to the work that lies ahead. Together, we can create a future where freedom and justice are truly accessible to all. Happy Juneteenth from all of us at RCF Connects—here's to celebrating freedom and building a brighter tomorrow, hand in hand.

05/29/2024

Excited to share our June calendar! ✨🗓️

05/27/2024

Wishing all our clients a restful weekend during the observance of this day of honor.

While many celebrate Memorial Day as the long weekend that unofficially calls in the beginning of Summer, it is important to understand the real origins of this important day. For in fact, this day comes from a place of equity and social justice.

In May 1865, thousands of formerly enslaved Black community members in Charleston held a ceremony and parade at the site of a former racetrack, the Washington Race Course and Jockey Club, where a reported 260 Union soldiers were buried in a mass grave. They reburied the soldiers in individual graves, decorated the resting places, sang songs of freedom, and held a picnic afterward.

“The war was over, and Decoration Day had been founded by African Americans in a ritual of remembrance and consecration,” said Dr. David Blight, Sterling Professor of History and of African American Studies at Yale University, in his article “The First Decoration Day,” about the Charleston celebration. “The war, they had boldly announced, had been all about the triumph of their emancipation.

This holiday was not official until 1968. Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1968, with the passing of the Uniform Monday Holiday Act by Congress in June 1968, which went into effect in 1971.

Memorial Day is frequently commemorated with the gesture of American flags lowered to half-mast, accompanied by a moment of silence observed at 3:00 p.m., a time designated by The National Moment of Remembrance Act, passed in 2000.

Content from article: Facts about Memorial Day (Time.com)

03/01/2024

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01/08/2024

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