Fred Finch Youth Center

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐃𝐢́𝐚 𝐝𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐬! 🧡💀🌼 Take a look at this beautiful and massive 𝐃𝐢́𝐚 𝐝𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐬, or 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐫 created by our San Diego Complex Drive staff. This vibrant display, rooted in Indigenous celebration, honors loved ones and celebrates life, culture, and tradition.

As we set up our altar, we pay our respects to the enduring spirit of this special day, cherishing the memories and connections that live on. Thank you to our San Diego colleagues for creating such a meaningful tribute!

November is 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡. At Fred Finch, we honor, celebrate, and respect the rich culture, history, and contributions of Native American and Alaska Native communities, including the Indigenous people of the land where we live and conduct our work. We recognize the resilience, wisdom, and strength that Indigenous communities bring to our shared journey.

Our commitment remains steadfast in creating inclusive spaces that amplify Indigenous voices, recognize diverse traditions, and value every story. Together, we work toward a future where culturally responsive services support the mental and physical well-being of all.

Join us this month and beyond as we celebrate Native American Heritage and deepen our dedication to inclusive care and community healing.

Yesterday, Fred Finch hosted a visit at our Spring Valley location with San Diego Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe and her team, who represents District 4.

Supervisor Steppe was welcomed by our President & CEO Thomas Alexander, Regional Vice President for Southern California Dr. Teresa Chapa, Ph.D., MPA, and Senior Director of Dual Diagnosis Intensive Services Bruce Wexler. Our team shared the rich history of Fred Finch and highlighted the impactful work we do in San Diego. The presentation was followed by a tour of our Non-Public School led by our NPS School Principal, Bret Calhoun.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Supervisor Steppe for her dedication to our community and for giving us the opportunity to connect and collaborate in supporting San Diego’s families.

To learn more about our work, visit fredfinch.org/our-work

In honor of , we released a special, groundbreaking podcast: 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬at Fred Finch. Discover the power of bilingual services and their impact in behavioral health!

Join us to learn how cultural and linguistic connections open doors to understanding, trust, and essential support for families in our community.

Tune in to see how Fred Finch is committed to fostering inclusive, accessible care for all.

Listen now by scanning the QR code in the image or visiting: https://www.fredfinch.org/on-the-wire/episode/aadd542d/supporting-californias-latine-community-bilingual-mental-health-services-at-fred-finch

Celebrating Filipino-American Heritage Month:This October, we proudly continue to celebrate and honor 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨-𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 by recognizing the rich cultural traditions that have shaped the Filipino experience.

Last week, during our All Staff call, we had the honor of hearing from our colleague, Davis, who shared her deeply personal connection to 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠, the national dance of the Philippines.

Lea spoke passionately about how the traditional folk music accompanying 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 was the same music her family grew up listening to, making this cultural expression even more meaningful. The vibrant and graceful 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠, performed with bamboo poles, has been a symbol of 𝐣𝐨𝐲, 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞, and 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 for over a century, standing as a testament to the strength of Filipino identity.

More than just a dance, 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 embodies the spirit of 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, and 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 that the 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨-𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 continues to uphold today. Thank you, Lea, for sharing this beautiful piece of your heritage with us.

🎥 Watch and Listen:
Check out the Tinikling performance here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kckR6wf5xe8&t=29s

Exciting News! We’re thrilled to share that our agency has been selected by KALW for a special spotlight on non-profits making a meaningful impact and transforming lives in our community! As part of their community initiative, we’ve been awarded $2,000 worth of airtime, reaching KALW's audience of over 17,000 subscribers. 📻

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who nominated us and continues to support our mission of providing trauma-informed, culturally responsive services to youth and families across California. We’re proud to be recognized alongside San Francisco Bicycle Coalition , an incredible organization dedicated to making biking safer in San Francisco.

Tune in to this month to hear more about the transformative work we’re doing and the lasting impact we’re making in our communities!

Celebrating the Success of Our Very Own Maya Madsen!
We’re proud to share the incredible journey of our Board member, Maya Madsen, who was recently featured in the San Diego Union-Tribune! 📰🎉

Maya is not only the Founder and CEO of the wildly successful ,𝐬𝐡𝐞’𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬—𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐞𝐬. Our guests and staff have come to love and look forward to her delicious treats!

Since founding her company in 2015, Maya’s Cookies has grown to ship nationwide and now operates two storefronts in San Diego. Her inspiring story showcases how perseverance, community support, and access to resources have fueled her success. Today, she gives back by providing employment, mentoring, and internship opportunities to underserved communities.

We are beyond grateful to have such a trailblazer and generous leader on our board.

Learn more about her inspiring journey on the link below:
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/19/opinion-community-support-access-to-capital-helped-my-entrepreneurial-journey/

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞, 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
October is Filipino American History Month, and this year’s theme shines a light on the powerful legacy of struggle, resistance, solidarity, and resilience within the Filipino American community.

Throughout history, Filipino Americans have faced systemic oppression, from discriminatory laws to racial violence, but they have persevered with unwavering strength. This theme also emphasizes the community's ability to unite in the fight for justice—both within their own circles and in solidarity with other marginalized groups.

At Fred Finch, we stand in solidarity with the Filipino community in this mission. We honor their resilience and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of Filipino Americans as we continue our work to foster justice and inclusion for all.

Join us in reflecting on this important history and celebrating the collective strength, love, and joy of the Filipino American community.

Tomorrow, during our all-staff call, we are excited to welcome guest speaker Marika Collins, MSW, Director of Public Policy & Advocacy at Mental Health Services. Marika will share insights on the evolving landscape of crisis response, focusing on the 9-8-8 mental health crisis hotline and its impact on the community.

She will highlight the vital role crisis response services play in addressing mental health emergencies and how everyone can benefit from increased awareness. Here at Fred Finch, we continue to advocate for accessible mental health support through education and policy work. Mental health matters—let’s continue to support resources that save lives.

Check out the flyer for more details on Marika's bio and outstanding accomplishments!

🍂 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐃-𝟏𝟗 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐥𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐬! 🍂

With the colder weather and rise in -19 cases, it’s crucial to prioritize your health. Both vaccination and testing remain key tools to protect yourself and your loved ones—especially those who are more vulnerable, like young children, older adults, and those with health challenges or disabilities..

Thanks to Center at Sierra Health Foundation for empowering our Rising Harte Wellness Center (RHWC) with a grant to ensure we continue offering FREE/low-cost medical, dental, and audiological services (through CEID), all under one roof to our Oakland community and beyond!

For more detailed information about the flu vaccination, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/vaccinations.htm

🔍 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Check Alameda County’s Community Testing Map for free testing sites, available for all, including the uninsured. https://covid-19.acgov.org/testing.page -locations. Additionally, Kaiser members, CVC, and Walgreens also offer testing and vaccinations.

📦 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐃 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐊𝐢𝐭𝐬: The federal government will provide four free test kits per household at the end of September. More info: https://covidtests.gov/

🔗 𝐂𝐃𝐂 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬: Follow the CDC’s guidelines for respiratory viruses: https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-

Stay informed, stay safe with the lateste boosters and vaccination is key!

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲! This year’s theme, Mental Health at Work, highlights how safe, healthy work environments are essential for mental well-being. Unhealthy conditions like discrimination or harassment can harm mental health, while supportive workplaces help us thrive.

At Fred Finch, we prioritize mental health through our 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦, offering 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝟒/𝟕, ensuring everyone feels valued—because mental health matters.

Want to learn more about our mission or join us? Click here https://www.fredfinch.org/mission or scan the QR for available jobs. Learn about the history of World Mental Health Day by World Federation for Mental Health https://wmhdofficial.com/.

🎙️ New Episode Alert! In honor of 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 , check out our latest On The Wire episode, ""S𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐡.""

Join Dr. Teresa Chapa, Dr. Cristobal Hernandez, family partner Adriana Campos, and Program Director Veronica Macina, along with our many dedicated bilingual Spanish-English speaking staff, as they discuss overcoming language barriers in mental health care.

Join us in supporting our mission to uplift California’s Latine community by listening and sharing!

🎧 Listen Now: https://www.fredfinch.org/on-the-wire/episode/aadd542d/supporting-californias-latine-community-bilingual-mental-health-services-at-fred-finch

On The Wire | Fred Finch On the Wire: A Podcast by Fred Finch Youth & Family Services

Thank you to the California Alliance of Child and Family Services!We appreciate the opportunity to join the 2024 Child and Family Services Conference.

Our Child & Family Team Meeting Facilitation team, represented by Sr. Director Laura McClarin and Vicente Contreras-Bueno, CFT Program Manager, was thrilled to present our session on “Promoting Youth & Family Advocacy During Child and Family Team (CFT) Meetings.”

During the session, they shared insights on advocating for diverse cultural competencies in our CFT program, highlighting our commitment to early childhood support, transitional youth, and the unique needs of our transgender youth and military families. The positive feedback we received shows the value of our work, and we are grateful for the chance to raise awareness and share our expertise with such a large audience.

Our Regional VP Dr. Chapa – SoCal also connected with key partners, including Leon, plenary speaker and author of I’m Not Broken: A Memoir, for a meaningful conversation. (Pictured below)

Thank you to the Alliance of Child and Family Servies for providing this platform to showcase our knowledge and foster critical collaborations.

To learn more about our CFT program: https://www.fredfinch.org/child-family-meeting-facilitation

A few snapshots from our experience! 📸

Thank you for making our 𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 an incredible success! Whether you attended in person, joined us via Facebook Live, or sent your support from afar, your commitment to our mission is truly appreciated.

Special thanks to our lead sponsor, Acrisure, for your continued partnership. Your generosity allows us to continue our transformative work. We also extend gratitude to all our sponsors, donors, attendees, and supporters. Your involvement helps us make a lasting impact on children and families across California and beyond.

To our board members and Fred Finch staff, thank you for your tireless efforts and dedication—you are the heart of our mission.

A highlight of the evening was honoring Senator Nancy Skinner with the John F. Steinfirst Community Award for her advocacy. As she shared, “𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐬. 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧.”

We were also deeply moved by a family’s story from our 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐲 𝐖𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.fredfinch.org/east-bay-wraparound, a reminder of the life-changing work we do every day.

𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐤, 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 #𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐠𝐨 𝐃𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦? 🐶🎂
, our beloved Border Collie, recently celebrated his 3rd birthday with staff and participants, and we couldn’t be more excited to share some fun moments from the celebration! 🎉

𝐻𝑎𝑛𝑘 𝑖𝑠𝑛’𝑡 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 ℎ𝑢𝑔𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑝𝑒𝑡𝑠 (𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ ℎ𝑒 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑚!); ℎ𝑒'𝑠 𝑎𝑛 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚, 𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑡, 𝑗𝑜𝑦, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦𝑜𝑛𝑒 ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑒𝑒𝑡𝑠. 𝐴𝑠 𝑎 𝑐𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑓𝑖𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑝𝑦 𝑑𝑜𝑔, 𝐻𝑎𝑛𝑘 ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑝𝑠 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑏𝑢𝑖𝑙𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑠𝑘𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑠 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑙𝑦 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑠 𝑢𝑝 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑑𝑎𝑦.

The San Diego Dual Diagnosis Program is a 14-bed residential treatment facility that provides a safe, structured environment through mental health interventions, behavior modification, and special education services. The program supports youth in building the skills needed to engage in everyday life, similar to their peers. Learn more about our program: https://www.fredfinch.org/sd-dual-diagnosis

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡. 𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬!

Self-Care Reminder: Prioritize Time for You! As we dedicate ourselves to helping others, it's important to also nurture our own well-being. Take a break and prioritize some time for self-care—it makes a world of difference. 🌿

Check out the flyer below, courtesy of our Co-occurring Trauma Informed Care Committee, for simple yet impactful tips on how to relax, refresh, and recharge. Your mental and physical health matter!

Join our partner for an upcoming Neurodivergence & Crisis De-Escalation training, hosted by California START East Bay. This training is a valuable opportunity to learn effective techniques for supporting neurodiverse individuals during mental health crises.
🗓️ Date: October 4, 2024 🕒 Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM📍 Virtual via Zoom – Register here https://yai-org.zoom.us/j/86254473193?pwd=54kqb5cIV7o2RHauPdxYgsYFaqpTBf.1

Additional information can be found on the flyer below. Don’t miss out on this important opportunity!

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲: 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! 🎉
Can’t attend in person? No problem! Join us virtually via our Facebook Live stream and be part of the celebration from wherever you are!

You won’t want to miss the inspiring stories from a family in our 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐲 𝐖𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦, and our special honoree, California State Senator Skinner, who will receive the John F. Steinfirst Community Award for her tireless advocacy on behalf of youth, families, and social justice.

You can still make a difference! Consider making a gift to support the vulnerable youth and families who rely on Fred Finch's essential services.

Donate here: https://fredfinch.salsalabs.org/2024impact/index.html

📅 Tune in here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1153802625692804/

Are you looking to kickstart a career that makes a real impact? Swing by our table today at the Event Center, Chabot College! We're excited to chat with you about how you can build a career that truly makes a difference. Learn about our mission, the benefits we offer, and how you can contribute to the community through meaningful work.

Plus, we have some fun giveaways waiting for you!
🗓️ Today, September 26, 2024🕒 Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM📍 Location: Event Center, Chabot College

Discover exciting career opportunities and scan the QR code in the image or visit the link below to explore our open positions: fredfinch.org/careers.

Come see us—we can’t wait to connect!

Exciting News!🎉🎉
Tomorrow is the big day! We are thrilled to be honoring California State Senator Skinner with the John F. Steinfirst Community Award at our 𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! Senator Skinner has been a dedicated advocate for youth, families, and social justice, and we’re excited to recognize her remarkable leadership.

Read more about her incredible contributions and tomorrow's celebration here: https://fox5sandiego.com/business/press-releases/cision/20240923SF12640/honoring-california-state-senator-nancy-skinners-leadership-in-community-impact-at-fred-finch-youth-family-services-9th-annual-impact-celebration/

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

Honoring California State Senator Nancy Skinner's Leadership in Community Impact at Fred Finch Youth & Family Services' 9th Annual Impact Celebration Senator Skinner to Receive the John F. Steinfirst Community Award for Her Dedication to Youth, Families, and Social Justice OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fred Finch Youth & Family Services (FF) is excited to celebrate the 9th Annual Impact Celebration, presented by our lead sponsor...

We’re excited to share that Cigna Healthcare is returning as a sponsor for our 𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 on September 26th, 2024!

A heartfelt thank you to for their continued partnership and unwavering support of our mission. Their contributions help us provide essential services to vulnerable youth and families in our community.

This special evening will feature gourmet food, refreshing drinks, lively entertainment, and a powerful story from a parent and participant in our 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐲 𝐖𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦. We’ll also be honoring California State Senator Nancy Skinner with the John F. Steinfirst Community Award for her tireless advocacy on behalf of youth, families, and social justice.

We’re just one day away—there’s still time to join us!! General Admission: $50 (non-tax-deductible).

Reserve your spot today: https://fredfinch.salsalabs.org/impactcelebration2024/index.html

We look forward to celebrating with you!

We’re excited to share that , a leader in financial protection benefits, is a proud sponsor of our 𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 on September 26th, 2024!

A heartfelt thank you to Unum for supporting our mission to uplift vulnerable youth and families. Their commitment allows us to deliver vital services to those in need.

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating community, featuring an inspiring story from a family in our 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐲 𝐖𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 and special honors for Senator Nancy Skinner for her advocacy and leadership in supporting youth, families, and social justice.

Just 2 Days Away: don’t miss out—reserve your spot today: https://fredfinch.salsalabs.org/impactcelebration2024/index.html