It’s no secret that our state has a serious housing problem. Between 2000 and 2016, average rents in California rose 85%, while median household income increased by just 43%. One in three families in our state spends more than half…
Ensuring Opportunity
The Campaign to End Poverty in Contra Costa County
Overview
The Ensuring Opportunity Campaign is a collaborative effort to end poverty in Contra Costa County by addressing structural causes at the policy level. We believe direct services are essential to addressing the impact of poverty but that services alone are not enough to…
Contra Costa Housing Summit 2019
3rd Annual Contra Costa Housing Summit Thank you for attending Ensuring Opportunity’s 3rd annual Contra Costa Housing Summit on June 6. Final Summit Materials: Agenda Speaker Bios Center for Story-based Strategy Core Concepts Workshop by Tihi Hayslett Narrative Power Analysis…
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It is time for Contra Costa County communities to unite to ensure a just, vibrant, and compassionate quality of life for all of our residents. Ending poverty in Contra Costa can only happen when we take action! Join…
Ensuring Opportunity Campaign Blog
Vote YES on Propositions 1 and 2 to help local families being crushed by housing costs
Homelessness and access to affordable housing are two of our state’s biggest challenges. One in three Californians is being crushed by rising rents and housing costs. Our state has the highest numbers of veterans and unaccompanied youth who are experiencing…
This November voters like YOU can be part of the solution to California’s housing crisis
On November 6, California voters will have the opportunity to approve three critical housing ballot measures: the Veterans and Affordable Housing Act, No Place Like Home, and the Affordable Housing Act. Together these ballot measures will increase funding for housing opportunities and…
Don’t miss out! Upcoming events on storytelling, housing advocacy, nonprofit lobbying
Today we are pleased to promote several upcoming events on storytelling, housing advocacy, and nonprofit lobbying: August 29: Affordable Housing Now! The Veterans and Affordable Housing Act September 13: Wait, Whose Movement is This? September 18: How Nonprofits Can Legally Advocate September 27: Bay…
July 24 – Join us for a Day of Action to protect immigrants and address racial disparities in the county’s criminal justice system
Tomorrow, July 24, the Board of Supervisors will hold hearings on two critical issues for our community. Please join us in Martinez to make your voice heard. Share this message with other to help spread the word. Speak up in…
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