College Readiness
From the Central Valley to the World: Inspiring Students To Reach For The Stars by Andy Furillo If you’re a high school or community college student who wants to expand your higher education options, you […]
Lúcete Latina
Political movement looks to Latina Voting Power as the guiding light for progressive politics By Andy Furillo In the heat of another presidential election year, Communities for a New California (CNC) is leaning heavily on […]
By the Numbers
2024 California Women’s Well-Being Index offers insight into gender equity and other issues By Whip Villarreal The 2024 California Women’s Well-Being Index was released at an online event featuring a data overview and expert panel […]
Building a Career
Pre-apprenticship program gives students a leg up in the construction industry by Anne Stokes Nidia Chicas has done a lot in her life: She’s worked as an assistant cook and secretary for the school district, […]
Opening Doors: A Second Chance for Jesus Nunez
A transformational journey from prison to employment by Matt Jocks For Jesus Nunez, it had been a life of closed doors. When one of those doors opened and he got to see what was on […]
Rebuilding Hope: Jerry Irvin Finds a New Career Path
How a single dad turned his life around and emerged stronger by Whip Villareal When Jerry Irvin joined the ValleyBuild training program, he was a single father living off unemployment benefits after his auto-body shop […]
Pharmaceutical Take-Back Bins Benefit Everyone
And it’s just plain good customer service by Anne Stokes Safe disposal drug take-back bins are a win-win-win: patients have a convenient way to keep unwanted medications out of reach of abuse; the environment is […]
Host Your Own Safe Disposal Drug Take-Back Bin
Help your community get rid of unwanted or expired medications by Anne Stokes Safe disposal drug take-back bins provide a responsible option for those looking to get rid of unwanted medications. As convenient as bins […]
Health is Wealth
Obstacles to dental care abound throughout Maine by Anne Stokes It’s one of every parent’s worst nightmares: Watching your child suffer and not being able to help them. Unfortunately, it’s a familiar feeling to many […]
Making Positive Changes
COHN is working to create healthy smiles throughout the state Maine is in the midst of a dental care crisis. With the pandemic exacerbating ongoing workforce shortages and many adults just gaining dental benefits for […]