Reentry Council of the City & County of San Francisco

Drug Policy Alliance Open House

Michael Klinger — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:00:24 +0000

Join DPA at the open house at their new San Francisco office to learn about their work related to drug policy and criminal justice reforms. Please RSVP to (415) 241-9800 or email sf@drugpolicy.org.

Audio Conference: Strategies for Housing the Reentry Population

Michael Klinger — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:30:26 +0000

This audio conference, produced by the Corporation for Supportive Housing, will provide an overview of strategies to create housing opportunities for reentry populations with experts in the field. Space is limited. For more information, and to register, visit www.csh.org.

Focus Group for Family Members is Cancelled

Michael Klinger — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:20:11 +0000

The March 10th focus group scheduled for family members of people who are/have been in prison has been CANCELLED due to low number of people who RSVPed to attend.

Another focus group for family members will be scheduled for a future date. If you, or anyone you know is interested in participating, please contact Jeaneane Young, Reentry Council Assistant, at reentry.council@sfgov.org or 415 558 2497.

Subcommittee on Health & Well Being Meeting

Michael Klinger — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:04 +0000

THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CONTINUED due to a failure to convene a quorum. Continued until next scheduled meeting, 3/31/2010.

Calling All Entrepreneurs

Michael Klinger — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:18:42 +0000

Pam Hogan, Reentry Training Specialist, is launching a new program to teach formerly incarcerated individuals what it takes to start their own businesses. Interested people should contact Pam at (415) 333-8327 or pam@pamhoganproductions.com.

Jobs for Youth Ages 15-20

Michael Klinger — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:18:03 +0000

Project WHAT! a program of Community Works is now hiring youth ages 15-20 who have had a parent in prison or jail. Youth work together to increase awareness about what it’s like to have a parent in prison or jail, and to improve services and policies. These part-time positions start in June, and pay $8-$12/hour. For more information or to download an application and full job description, see: http://www.community-works-ca.org/programs/projectwhat.html For questions, contact Anna Wong at projectwhat@gmail.com or (510) 486-2340.

Motivational Speakers needed at Deuel Vocational Institution

Michael Klinger — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:16:50 +0000

Deuel Vocational Institution in Tracy has established a weekly “Multicultural Motivational Development Program,” to be held each Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm inside the institution for inmates. They are seeking motivational speakers who have personal stories of success after prison, and practical information about community based resources available to inmates upon release. Interested individuals must be able to get prison clearance. All interested should contact the Community Partnership Manager, Martina Virrey, at (209) 830-3891 or martina.virrey@cdcr.ca.gov.

Workforce Investment Community Advisory Committee (WiCAC) Meeting

Michael Klinger — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:24:27 +0000

The next meeting of the Workforce Investment Community Advisory Committee (WICAC) will be held on Friday, February 19, 2010 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at 33 Gough Street, Auditorium. Please find attached the public meeting notice and the agenda. For public meeting notice, agenda, and additional information, please visit http://oewd.org/Workforce-Development-WICAC.aspx.

Training on Grants to Serve Veterans – US Veterans Administration

Michael Klinger — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:00:20 +0000

This face-to-face TA seminar provides a comprehensive overview of the VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program including program components, purposes and eligible activities. Participants will learn about the grant application process including timing and issuance of Notices of Funding Availability (NOFAs), application submission requirements, scoring and award processes. You must register for this training by February 1st at http://www.tacinc.org.

Grant information.

The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness Book Singing and Discussion

Michael Klinger — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:00:46 +0000

Join author Michelle Alexander for a discussion of her new book, The New Jim Crow. Free event with light refreshments served. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Please RSVP to Zachary@ellabakercenter.org.