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Launching a Worker-Owned Promotoras Cooperative

UpValley Family Centers is proud to serve as the incubator organization for the launch of a new Worker-Owned Cooperative, developed in partnership with our Promotoras. This cooperative will empower Promotoras—trained community health workers with deep linguistic and cultural connections to the communities they serve—by enhancing their economic security, offering career-building opportunities, and amplifying their influence within the community. Through the planning and incubation phase, cooperative members will gain essential business management and operational skills, access benefits, and receive fair compensation for their work, skills, and experience. Our Cooperative Developer is actively guiding the Promotoras through the steps to form their own self-sustaining business, with technical assistance from the Democracy At Work Institute. We are grateful to the Latino Community Foundation and Just Recovery Initiative for their partnership helping us to advance this exciting effort. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Mats Hellgren at mhellgren@upvalleyfamilycenters.org.

Remembering Elaine Jones

We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of one of our biggest advocates, Elaine Jones. Elaine was an incredible supporter of the UpValley Family Centers’ work (among other nonprofits). She served on the board of the Calistoga Family Center (pre-merger) and the UpValley Family Centers. She was passionate about our work and was an early advocate of the merger – believing we’d have greater impact and reach as one organization serving the upvalley. She was extremely committed to our community and worked closely with many of us over many years. She was so driven to make positive impacts to enhance people’s lives, and she did it in so many ways. Her endless drive to help our communities was infectious and she will be greatly missed by all of us.  

Get Involved - Student Intern and Volunteer Tutors Needed

Do you know a student interested in gaining work experience at a community-based organization? We are seeking a Student Intern for our Economic Success Program. This position is ideal for a person who enjoys working with diverse populations, likes to problem-solve, and gets satisfaction by connecting people with information and resources. Candidates must be currently enrolled as a student (as a Senior in High School or enrolled in College at any level through Senior Year). View the full job description here. Email cover letter and resume to Lupe Maldonado, Family & Senior Wellness Program Director at lmaldonado@upvalleyfamilycenters.org.

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of children in our community? We are recruiting volunteer tutors to support St. Helena and Calistoga students. Tutoring will take place on campus during school hours at participating schools. Volunteers may work one-on-one with students, in a group setting, or a classroom for general assistance based on student and teacher needs. Subject matter will vary, including but not limited to reading, writing, math, and social skills. Volunteers are asked to commit at least one hour a week throughout the school year (October-May). If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the volunteer interest form on our website! For more information on volunteering with UpValley Family Centers, contact Ruzanna Gasparyan, Volunteer Coordinator, at: rgasparyan@upvalleyfamilycenters.org.

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