Introducing Khatira Hashimi and her three children, Husna, Tooba, and Sana Hashimi. With the unwavering support of our organization, their journey towards asylum has been a testament to the resilience and determination of immigrant families. In April 2022, we submitted their asylum application, followed by a crucial asylum interview in September of the same year. […]
Adrian, a determined 24-year-old, found himself at the Galt Center after a referral from his co-worker at a packing shed. He had recently completed his studies in the Criminal Justice Field at Delta College but lacked industry experience. Seeking guidance and opportunities, Adrian arrived at the Center eager to explore the available programs. His eligibility […]
On March 3rd, the Fulton Day Labor Center in Fulton, CA had its grand reopening after recently completing renovations. California Human Development (CHD) spearheaded the project, which aimed to provide a safe and dignified space for day laborers to meet with employers while offering resources such as emergency care, English language classes, and job skills […]
Maria Espinza’s family consists of six members, and until recently, they had been struggling to find a suitable home. However, California Human Development provided them with a beautiful place to call their own in Mahal Plaza, and they couldn’t be happier. “We were moved into the unit within two weeks of applying, and the Mahal […]
Olga was born in El Salvador and began her journey to the United States at the age of 18. Her motivation to leave her country of birth was driven by her desire for independence and a better life. Being fearless, she entered the United States without inspection and successfully completed her trek without any issues. […]
California Human Development (CHD) recently visited Capitol Hill to meet with various members of Congress, such as Representatives Matsui, La Malfa, Harder, Garamendi, Thompson, and Huffman. The purpose of their trip was to attend the AFOP Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. and advocate for California’s farmworkers. As farmworkers make up a significant portion of the […]
California Human Development (CHD) has recently completed renovations on the Fulton Day Labor Center in Santa Rosa. The center provides a safe and dignified space for day laborers to meet with employers, as well as offering resources such as emergency care, English language classes, and job skills training to help workers improve their lives and […]
It is important for seniors living at Parkway Plaza to come together for holiday events for a variety of reasons. Holidays can be a difficult time for seniors who may have lost loved ones or are unable to spend the holiday with their families. By coming together for holiday events, our residents can create a […]
Regina’s life was filled with hardship from a young age. Growing up in Guatemala, she suffered from neglect and abuse, and when she became pregnant at the age of 20, she knew that she needed to make a better life for both herself and her son. Despite the pain of leaving her four-year-old son behind, […]
Our client, Diego Abraham Iniguez Fajardo is married with a small child. Diego grew up in Mexico in extreme poverty and paid his way through school on his own by working the streets of Mexico cleaning car windows and whatever other work came by. Diego heard of many uprooting to the United States to earn […]