2024 Community Impact Report Last year, UpValley Family Centers was a crucial touchpoint for community members, providing resources and reassurance – to youth navigating stress, to older adults seeking connection, to immigrant families in moments of uncertainty. As needs have grown, so has our response: launching new school-based wellness centers, expanding grassroots outreach, and growing programs focused on housing stability, economic resilience, and immigration legal support. We’re entering the new fiscal year with our largest budget yet – $5.3 million – because the work ahead demands it. A significant portion must be raised through individual and community support, and unrestricted gifts are essential – they allow us to remain nimble, compassionate, and responsive. We invite you to read our 2024 Community Impact Report and see how your support – and our shared values – continue to shape a stronger, more connected UpValley. |
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Celebrating Our Grand Opening! Thank you to everyone who came and celebrated with us as we cut the ribbon to mark the opening of our new community resource center at 913 Washington Street in Calistoga! We had well over 100 people in attendance at our grand opening celebration - including community members, elected officials, and supporters alike. This new space includes dedicated offices for staff from our Economic Success, Community Engagement, and Family & Senior Wellness Programs. The space also includes a classroom for our Niños Activos Playgroup; a conference room space for up to 16 people for hosting workshops, trainings, and community meetings; a waiting room with comfortable seating and resources for clients waiting for appointments, including a designated play area for children; and two publicly accessible computer stations with internet access for job or housing searches, completing online applications for services such a medical insurance or unemployment, and other essential tasks. The new “Provider Room” will allow for different partner organizations to outstation their staff on a weekly or monthly basis. Partner organizations include Mentis Mental Health Services, Providence Information and Assistance, Napa County District Attorney and Napa Family Court. Starting this week, residents will also be able to access other services through Napa County Health and Human Services Agency, including Behavioral Health Services, Medi-Cal, Cal-Fresh, CalWORKs, In House Supportive Services (IHSS), and Women, Infants and Children (WIC). The expansion is thanks to the generous support of Adventist Health St. Helena, who worked with us to make this move possible, based on their desire to have the property continue to be a resource that fosters community health and wellbeing. UpValley Family Centers is grateful to the St. Helena Hospital Foundation, E. Richard Jones Family Foundation, Lewis Cellars, and individual supporters who made special gifts to make this expansion possible. |
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Citizenship Application Assistance Community members who are Lawful Permanent Residents and would like to apply for U.S. citizenship are invited to attend our next Citizenship Application Assistance Workshop on Thursday, July 17th, in Calistoga. We can help with free legal representation and application assistance. Applicants may also be eligible for a fee waiver for the naturalization fee ($760). Registration is required, and appointments are available from 2:00 - 4:00 PM. For more details and to register, please call our Immigration Program Community Educator, Eva Tamayo, at (707) 965-5010. |
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Job Openings Would you like to make a meaningful difference in our community? We have multiple open positions that we are currently hiring for!
- Economic Success Coordinator
- Volunteer and Donor Engagement Coordinator
- Student and Family Case Manager, Calistoga
- Human Resources and Operations Manager
- Youth Program Wellness Coach I, CLAR@ (2 openings)
Please spread the word and visit upvalleyfamilycenters.org/career-opportunities for more information. |
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Volunteer Opportunities Monthly Food Distribution in Calistoga: We are seeking a volunteer to help support our Older Adult Wellness services in Calistoga, by assisting with a monthly food distribution at Calistoga Senior Apartments. The food distribution takes place on the second Saturday of each month, from 2-3pm. The next distribution is scheduled for July 12th. This opportunity is suitable for more than one volunteer – bring a friend or a loved one! If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete the Volunteer Interest form on our website or email Ruzanna Gasparyan, Volunteer Coordinator, at rgasparyan@upvalleyfamilycenters.org with any questions. |
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