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Working together to reduce youth access to tobacco products The UpValley Partnership for Youth Coalition and Blue Zones Tobacco Policy work group from Blue Zones Project Upper Napa Valley are excited to share that the Tobacco Retail Licensing (TRL) Ordinance passed its first public hearing during Calistoga's City Council Meeting on September 10th! A second hearing will take place in October. The adoption of a Tobacco Retail Licensing Ordinance aims to address public health concerns associated with tobacco use. Tobacco use is a leading cause of preventable death, and regulating the sale of tobacco products may help reduce tobacco-related harms. By implementing a Tobacco Retail Ordinance, they aim to effectively reduce youth access to tobacco products, ensure compliance with other tobacco laws, control the location and concentration of tobacco retailers, and impose additional restrictions on the sale and promotion of tobacco products. The UpValley Partnership for Youth is a coalition of community stakeholders, including parents, health providers, law enforcement, service providers, youth, educators, and community members, who work together to address the problem of underage drinking and substance use in our community. The coalition is coordinated by UpValley Family Centers & supported by Napa County Office of Education. For more information and how to get involved, please contact Karina Solis at ksolis@upvalleyfamilycenters.org |
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Join us for Día de los Muertos UpValley Family Centers and Nimbus Arts will host the 16th Annual Día de los Muertos Community Celebration on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm at the Upper Valley Campus of Napa Valley College, at 1088 College Avenue in St. Helena. Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a pre-Columbian Mexican holiday that honors life, death, and the memories of those no longer with us. We hope you'll join us in this time-honored tradition, taking this holiday as an opportunity to bring neighbors together and celebrate the cultural diversity that enriches our local community. The festival will include children’s arts and craft activities, live music and dance performances, and beautifully decorated altars. Food trucks featuring Latin American cuisine will be on hand as well. |
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This event is made possible thanks to our staff, volunteers, and generous sponsors: The City of Saint Helena, Damian Maldonado Memorial Foundation, The Doctors Company, Former Mayor Alan Galbraith and Dr. Catherine Galbraith, Jones Family Vineyards – Elaine and Rick Jones, MCE Clean Energy, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and Westamerica Bank |
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Participate in civic action today! September 17th marked Citizenship Day and National Voter Registration Day. If you're a US Citizen, we hope you'll participate in democracy at the ballot box as a registered voter this November! You can register to vote or check your registration status here: registertovote.ca.gov. For information about the local November 2024 Election, check out these upcoming election trainings and educational forums: clcnapavalley.org/voters UpValley Family Centers is a member of the Community Leaders Coalition and Voters Choice Napa committee, which aims to increase the participation of underrepresented voters (youth/young adults, language minorities, people with disabilities, seniors). |
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Keeping older adults housed Our Senior Wellness Case Managers are available to assist with applications for the SHARE Program, which helps older adults who are low-income and have trouble paying their rent. This program gives up to $800 each month to help participants stay in their homes. It also offers extra help like finding other benefits, health services, and community support. Funds are limited! To apply, you can fill out an online referral form here: portal.neighborlysoftware.com/COUNTYOFNAPACA/Participant. The portal is open for December rental assistance. The portal will remain open until 10/6/24. There will continue to be open enrollment periods until full capacity is reached for this program. More information on eligibility requirements and program priority criteria are available here: countyofnapa.org/3746/SHARE-Program. If you need assistance submitting an application please contact Dora L. Vega-Leija at (707) 965-5010 ext. 306 or dlvega@upvalleyfamilycenters.org. |
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Volunteers Needed in Immigration and Economic Success programs! Adult Citizenship Education Tutor: Do you have a degree in education (K-12 Social Studies, English Language Arts, History, Linguistics, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), or Adult Education) or at least one year of experience as the lead teacher in a class for adult immigrants? We are seeking an experienced educator to facilitate two 1-hour tutoring sessions weekly, to help prepare community members to successfully pass both portions of the U.S. Citizenship Naturalization Test: the Civics Exam and English Language Test. Tutoring sessions are held online, and are slated to take place in the evening and during the weekend. Training, pre-approved course curriculum, and staff support are provided. The Adult Citizenship Education Tutor is able to volunteer entirely from home. Class times are flexible, and will be determined based on the volunteer’s availability. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop and improve tutoring skills while making an important contribution to your community and your country. Bilingual VITA Intake Volunteer: Do you want to make a difference in the lives of local families and help them claim the valuable tax credits they’ve earned? We are seeking a Bilingual VITA Intake Volunteer for both St. Helena and Calistoga, to assist with the initial intake of clients for our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program during the busy tax season. The Intake Volunteer verifies client identification and collects tax information using a provided IRS questionnaire. This is a weekly commitment of 2-5 hours between the hours of 11:30-5pm, based upon the volunteer’s availability, for the duration of the 2025 tax season (late January to mid-April). Free training and materials provided! There will also be evening volunteer opportunities for those wishing to support our free tax clinic. If you are interested in either of these opportunities please fill out the volunteer interest form on our website or contact Ruzanna Gasparyan, Volunteer Coordinator at rgasparyan@upvalleyfamilycenters.org if you have any questions. |
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What is a Red Flag Warning? A red flag warning is the highest level of warning for fires. A red flag warning means there's increased fire danger in your area. You wouldn't ignore a tornado warning, and you shouldn't ignore a Red Flag Warning. Not taking it seriously can lead to your family getting trapped. Be ready to leave your house in five minutes if ordered to evacuate. Create your 5-Minute plan today! 1. Mark evacuation routes on a map 2. Plan where to go if you can't get home 3. Explain the plan to young children 4. Practive leaving the house in five minutes 5. Put together an emergency supply kit Visit the National Weather Service at weather.gov to learn more and check for Red Flag Warnings. Visit firefightersonyourside.org for more safety tips. |
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UpValley Family Centers
1440 Spring Street | Saint Helena, California 94574
707-965-5010 | info@upvalleyfamilycenters.org |
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