By Sara Marsh, LCSW, Ed.D, and Hope Solutions Director of Programs On July 18th over 100 citizens gathered at Contra Costa College (CCC) for an afternoon of discussion about how Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) monies should be spent. These funds are generated by a tax on Californians who have over a million dollars in income […]

The end of school celebrations at Lakeside Apartments (Concord), Los Medanos Village (Pittsburg), and Garden Park Apartments (Pleasant Hill) were a huge success! Celebrations  included pizza parties, awards ceremonies, volunteer recognition, and carnival activities for the youth. Youth Enrichment Program staff are appreciative of volunteers that made these celebrations memorable for all. Hope Solutions can’t […]

Interested in helping run a summer day camp for one week?  Hope Solutions (Hope Solutions) needs your help as we are currently putting together summer programming for kids (toddlers through middle school), many of whom are formerly homeless or very low-income.  Camps take place at our housing sites (Pittsburg & Concord) for a couple hours/day […]

Since launching the Resident Empowerment Program (REP) in September 2018, Hope Solutions residents have hit the ground running. REP is an employment training and advocacy program where Hope Solutions residents learn to amplify their voices to advocate for permanent affordable housing in Contra Costa County. Hope Solutions has facilitated voter education courses at three apartment […]

Help us complete a special project at Garden Park Apartments (GPA)! The Triangle of Tranquility Landscape project is part of a larger GPA youth-led initiative to improve landscaping for 27 families living at GPA. In addition to new grass, a rock garden, and benches, the project added four new raised flower beds where kids will […]

Thanks to the generosity of more than 300 friends of Hope Solutions (Hope Solutions), this year’s Ruby Slippers-There’s No Place Like Home raised over $240,000 in net proceeds to support Contra Costa families and individuals impacted by poverty and homelessness! We would like to acknowledge the 2019 Ruby Slippers Committee, Hope Solutions Board, sponsors, donors, […]

Hope Solutions has completed its strategic plan for 2019-2023! The new strategic plan was developed over a seven-month period, from May through December 2018. It is the result of more than 250-person hours of reflection and planning time devoted by members of the Strategic Planning Committee. We greatly appreciate the feedback from all our stakeholders […]

Don’t miss Hope Solutions on KTVU Fox 2 this morning! A huge thank you to Frank Mallicoat and Garden Park Apartment residents for highlighting the solution to the housing crisis in our community. Find the segment here!

Ruby Slippers – There’s No Place Like Home is THIS Saturday, February 9 at the Blackhawk Auto Museum. Tickets are still available. Check out the live and silent auction catalog here!

There’s still time  to get your tickets for Ruby Slippers-There’s No Place Like Home! Join us on February 9 at 6:00pm at the Blackhawk Auto Museum for an unforgettable night You do not want to miss this incredible annual event benefiting local homeless and at-risk families in our community. Buy your tickets today at this […]