Entries by Isaiah Antoine
Transforming Lives and Communities: Fulton Day Labor Center’s Grand Reopening with State Senator Mike McGuire
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 […]
Finding Home: Maria’s Story of Hope and Community at Mahal Plaza
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 […]
From Fearless Immigrant to Proud Citizen: Olga’s Journey to Success in the United States
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. […]
Advocating for California’s Farmworkers: CHD Meets with Members of Congress on Capitol Hill.
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 […]
CHD February 2023 Events Calendar!
Here are the upcoming events for CHD this month! If you have any questions about these events please contact the CHD staff identified on the calendar listings for each event!
Fulton Day Labor Center in Santa Rosa Undergoes Renovations with Support from Local Grants and Partners
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 […]
CHD January 2023 Events Calendar!
Here is what’s going on at CHD this January! If you have any questions please reach out to the staff member in the listings below
The Holidays at Parkway Plaza
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 […]
The Journey to Healing: Regina’s Story of Survival and Reunification
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, […]