TECH Clean California

TECH Clean California is a $120 million initiative designed to help advance the state’s mission to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. The goal is to accelerate the adoption of low-emissions space and water heating technologies for existing single and multifamily homes across California—a notable source of the state’s carbon footprint.

TECH Clean California makes clean heating technologies accessible to more Californians, with a focus on low-income residents, who are disproportionately affected by air pollution and energy costs. 40% of the program benefits are targeted toward low- income and disadvantaged communities.

As a result of California SB 1477, TECH Clean California is funded by California gas corporation ratepayers under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission and with partnerships with utilities, local governments, supply chain and market partners and other organizations.

CRP is an organization collaborating on this initiative focused on the disadvantaged communities by leveraging its energy efficiency programs for delivering greater benefits to these residents. We will incorporate our weatherization funding, where appropriate, to include these new technologies to further reduce GHGs, enhance comfortability in homes, and reduce the energy burden that many families are experiencing. 

Many possibilities exist for our Sacramento region communities through this initiative and CRP will certainly be engaged in educating our communities, small business and minority contractors, providing training opportunities to individuals wanting to enter this field of work.

For more information about TECH Clean California, visit Make the Switch to an All-Electric | Switch is On

Green Job Training Opportunity

Green Job Training Opportunity

Get trained to become an energy efficiency technician! Community Resource Project, Inc.’s Energy Installation Basic Training course is a four-week program designed to introduce you to the starting skills and concepts needed to work within the weatherization industry.

Participants will attend interactive classroom instruction, hands-on lab activities, and real-world weatherization installation projects. Minimal prior experience necessary!

Our curriculum was created by industry experts and incorporates the latest energy efficiency technologies, so you can be confident you are getting relevant, comprehensive training. You will graduate with enhanced energy efficiency knowledge, hands-on installation experience, and valuable employer connections that will help launch your weatherization career!  Plus, this training will support you from recruitment to job placement, providing resume-building, soft skills training, and job search assistance!

Stipends will be awarded once training milestones have been achieved. To receive the full stipend, trainees must pass the final exam at the conclusion of the four-week program.

Apply today CRP www.communityresourceproject.org

Program Dates:

Energy Installation Basic Training will launch in Sacramento on November 23, 2020.

WANT TO APPLY?

Apply on line here. www.communuityresourceproject.org  There are a limited number of spaces available. Community Resource Project, Inc. and its partner, California Human Development, will schedule interviews. CHD will notify those accepted into the four-week program.

You must be a resident of the City of Sacramento to apply, be at 80% or below of the average median income (AMI) in Sacramento, and have been laid off from employment due to COVID-19.

If you have any questions about this program, reach out to Workforce Team:

Frank Devai

916.567.5220 ext. 2247

Contracts Manager

Community Resource Project, Inc.

Thanks to the City of Sacramento for making this program possible!

WIC Training Opportunity

WIC Training Opportunities

Get the training you need to become a Nutrition Assistant for the Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC) at Community Resource Project, Inc. This is a four-week training program is designed to help you learn and develop critical skills the WIC Program is looking for.

Participants accepted into this program will learn from interactive classroom instruction, observation and hands-on experiences about WIC program services, functions and responsibilities delivering nutrition education and benefits to a vulnerable and diverse population of new mothers, babies and children. No prior experience necessary!

Our curriculum is developed to incorporate up to 40 hours of entry-level training on critical and essential skills to successfully function as a Nutrition Assistant I with the WIC Program. You’ll graduate with a strong understanding of the WIC Program, policies, procedures and role in the larger health system. You will learn and apply general office skills and customer service strategies to over-the-phone services. Specific duties will include applicant screening, determining eligibility, WIC card issuance, understanding of WIC benefits and allowable foods in addition to referring WIC participants to other community services. You will also receive exposure to and basic functionality of our WIC-specific Management Information System, WIC WISE.

Program Dates:

The WIC Nutrition Assistant - Basic Training/Trainee Program will launch in Sacramento on December 1^st. Training will occur in-person at one of our WIC locations in Sacramento County, up to 4 hours/day.  A stipend will be provided upon successful completion of core competencies.

Interested in Applying?

Apply on-line here www.communityresourceproject.org, a limited number of spaces available.

You MUST be a resident of the City of Sacramento to apply and be at 80% or below of the average median income (AMI) in Sacramento and laid off your employment due to COVID-19.

If you have any questions about this program, please reach out to our Workforce Team:

• Maureen Clark, maureenc@communityresourceproject.org 916-326-5840
• Yolanda Ramos, yolandar@communityresourceproject.org  916-326-5835, ext. 6108
• Chamen Bains chamenb@communityresourceproject.org 916-326-5835, ext. 6105

Thanks to the City of Sacramento for making this program possible!

How to Keep the Lights On Webinar

During these unprecedented times, the COVID pandemic and more people working from home, many residents are incurring higher than normal utility charges and are unable to manage these expenses.

How to Keep the Lights On! Please join us on Weds., Sept. 30 at 2pm, as our CEO Luis Sanchez and others discuss how residents can pay their increasing utility bills. This webinar features a panel from several public agencies statewide to provide information that will help residents learn more about how to manage their costs. To register go to calcapa.org/energywebinarsept30

CRP's WIC Receives Phyllis Bramson Award

Congratulations to our CRP team along with Sacramento County team for being recognized at the California WIC Association (CWA) virtual conference for our work on sustainability efforts and identifying creative ways to provide and sustain services in the community with decreased funding projections.

Our CRP WIC staff has won the Phyllis Bramson Award. Phyllis was a former CDPH State WIC Director who was a pioneer in the areas of maternal and child health 'back in the day' and helped get California WIC on the map as a leader in advocacy, innovation and perseverance to protect vulnerable populations and create a safety net of programs. Great work Maureen Clark, Samantha Slaughter, Jennifer Pettus & Jeannette Newman-Velez. Your hard work is appreciated.

COVID-19 and CRP

Community Resource Project is here to service our community during this unprecedented time, as the nation responds to the Coronavirus pandemic. We will be active partners with our State, Federal, and Local governments and nonprofit partners to work collectively to help support each other across our region.

Please use Community Resource Project as a resource for information from both state and local officials. We will provide you with the most current information as soon as we receive it and will use our social media platforms and email systems to inform you with the latest news. Our website at CommunityResourceProject.org will host updated information as well.

During this time, our offices will remain open with only selected staff working remotely. We have cancelled and/or postponed any events and most meetings are taking place via remote access or conference calls. We do this to ensure the safety of our staff, volunteers and our community at large.

For our WIC Clients:

* We are still providing services, just changing our methods during these times to protect our staff and clients that we serve
* We are here for our community during this time of uncertainty. Please know that we will send updates as soon as we know more about the changes that are being implemented as they occur.
* For those dependent on our WIC services, you can still call in, mail, fax, and email questions and forms to crpwicappt@communityresourceproject.org or 916-326-5830
* To prevent exposure of COVID-19, CRP WIC will be providing all services by phone until further notice.
* If you already have an appointment, you can expect a phone call from WIC.
* If you do not have an appointment, please contact us at 916-326-5830 or email at crpwicappt@communityresourceproject.org
* Call our agency to ensure that your WIC Card benefits have properly been uploaded.
* We are still gathering information about food accessibility and will update as more information becomes available.

For our Utility Assistance/Weatherization Clients:

* We are still providing services on a case by case basis to protect our staff and clients.
* Utility Companies have been informed to suspend power shutoffs for non-payment for any residential customers at this time.
* If you would like to submit a HEAP application to assist you with your gas or electricity bill, please forward your inquiry via mail, fax or our drop-box located at the HEAP office, 250 Harris Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95838.

Our utility assistance and weatherization application is still available online at www.communityresourceproject.org/apply

We are carefully monitoring the situation and will inform as we receive notice. For more information or updates, please visit our website at www.CommunityResourceProject.org.

Environmental Justice Workshop in North Highlands

Please join Sacramento County at their family friendly Community Workshop to learn about Environmental Justice and tell them your ideas about making North Highlands, Foothill Farms and Old Foothill Farms better places to live and work. The Community Workshop will be held between 6:00 and 8:00 pm. Food and refreshments will be provided.

Workshop Information (Please click on date to register through Eventbrite)

This workshop is sponsored by Sacramento County and the Foothill Farms/North Highlands Black Child Legacy Campaign. If you want more information about the workshop, please contact Tim Kohaya at (916) 874-5982 or kohayat@saccounty.net.  You can also get information on the Environmental Justice Project through the following link:

http://www.per.saccounty.net/PlansandProjectsIn-Progress/Pages/Environmental-Justice-Element.aspx

The meeting facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for interpreting services, assistive listening devices, or other considerations should be made through the County of Sacramento, Office of Planning and Environmental Review at (916) 874-5982, no later than five working days prior to the meeting. California Relay Service (CRS) is a third party interpretation service for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and/or speech-impaired persons. CRS can be reached by dialing 711 or 1-800-855-7100.

Sacramento County Office of Planning and Environmental Review: You are invited to the Environmental Justice Community Workshops

Please join Sacramento County at one of their family friendly Community Workshops to learn about Environmental Justice and tell some of your ideas on making your community a better place to live and work. The Community Workshops will be held between 6:00 and 8:00 pm. Food and refreshments will be provided.

CRP is proud to host this event at our Louise Perez Resource Center on October 25, 2018.

Workshop Schedule (Please click on date to register through Eventbrite)

This workshop is sponsored by the Sacramento County Environmental Justice Advisory Committee and the Office of Planning and Environmental Review. If you are interested in attending one of the workshops, please contact Tim Kohaya at (916) 874-5982 or kohayat@saccounty.net

The meeting facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for interpreting services, assistive listening devices, or other considerations should be made through the County of Sacramento, Office of Planning and Environmental Review at (916) 874-5982, no later than five working days prior to the meeting. California Relay Service (CRS) is a third party interpretation service for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and/or speech-impaired persons. CRS can be reached by dialing 711 or 1-800-855-7100.

CRP WIC 19th Annual Breastfeeding Celebration

CRP WIC 19th Annual Breastfeeding Celebration

WHAT:
In celebration of World Breastfeeding Month, Community Resource Project (CRP) WIC will host our 19^th Annual Breastfeeding Celebration, “Breastfeeding: Foundation of Life: Making A Difference One Baby at a Time” on Friday, August 10, 2018, honoring over 150 breastfeeding mothers for their commitment to provide the best possible nutrition for their families. The one-day event will feature:

• Educational Classes and  Information Booths on Nutrition and Baby Cues
• Breastfeeding information and Local Community Resources
• Raffle Prizes, Mommy Goodie Bags, Baby Keepsakes and a Family Photo Booth
• Opportunity for media to interview mothers with babies

WHEN:
Friday, August 10, 2018 – 9am-12pm & 1pm- 3:30pm

WHERE:
2143 Hurley Way, Sacramento, CA 95825, Suites 110 and 150

WHY:
Breastfeeding improves the health, development and survival of women, infants and children worldwide. Breastfeeding is a great equalizer in health. Regardless of income status, when infants are breastfed, childhood illnesses such as ear infection and colds are less frequent and less severe. Breastfeeding also reduces the risk of chronic diseases including asthma, obesity diabetes, and leukemia. Exclusive breastfeeding is also a strong indicator for performing well in school. When women breastfeed, they recover faster after childbirth and have a reduced risk of both breast and ovarian cancers, heart disease and osteoporosis.  Major sponsorship for this event is provided by River City Medical Group, Health Net, Liberty Dental and First 5 Sacramento.

Click here to reserve your free tickets!

CRP's 1st Annual Golf Tournament

Community Resource Project (CRP) will host its 1st Annual Golf Tournament at the Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Club in Sacramento. This tournament will host a number of community and business guests and focuses on our mission of strengthening the disadvantaged communities and residents throughout Sacramento. It’s a complete day on the green with breakfast and lunch on the course, awards and a day full of fun all in support of our mission!

Please consider your participation by sponsoring the 1st Annual CRP Golf Tournament. We invite you to take advantage of the exciting benefits as part of an exclusive golf sponsorship to help promote your company. Your sponsorship will support the important programs that CRP operates to help our low income communities succeed in the Sacramento.

Sponsorship levels:

Golf Team Sponsor $550
Foursome with carts, 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, tee signage, and recognition at luncheon.

Breakfast Sponsor $350
2-some with cart, 2 lunches, and recognition at luncheon

Longest Drive Sponsor $350
2-some with cart, 2 lunches, and recognition at the luncheon

Hole Sponsor $250
One display table with chair, 2 lunches, and recognition at the luncheon

Tee Sponsor $125
One sign of your company name and logo

Individual Golfer $100

Please register by emailing alanh@communityresourceproject.org or rubent@communityresourceproject.org

You can also call 916-567-5220 and ask for Alan Henderson or Ruben Trejo for more information