Every year, for Homelessness Awareness Month the Council on Homelessness recognizes outstanding individuals, groups, and projects for their work addressing homelessness in Contra Costa. There are three award categories: Thriving in the Face of Homelessness, Outstanding Volunteer, and Outstanding Landlord. 

Nominations are due by 5 pm on Friday, September 16, 2022.

Recipients will be recognized at the Contra Costa CoC (Continuum of Care) Learning Hub meeting on Monday, November 14, 2022, from 1 pm - 3 pm (register here).

In 1985, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors established The Family and Children’s Trust Committee (FACT). The FACT works to make funding recommendations on the allocation of funds for the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. The committee also works to provide supportive services for families and children. 

Currently, FACT is seeking applicants for eight committee seats including: 

• Four At-Large Community Representative Seats
• Three Discipline Specific Seats – Education/School Representative, Child Development/Early Childhood Education and Mental Health
• One District Seat – District I