We are proud and grateful to announce the following new grants and funding partnerships:
Antioch Community Foundation: Antioch Community Foundation (ACF) provided grant funding for three ACT graduation ceremonies held at the historic El Campanil Theater in downtown Antioch. ACF develops resources to increase the ability of local nonprofit organizations to better serve residents. This work includes supporting local donors and agencies in targeting their resources to meet the most pressing community challenges.
BMO: Bank of Montreal awarded a grant to support Opportunity Junction’s Administrative Careers Training (ACT) program and a sponsorship for the Imagine Gala, which raises critical unrestricted funding for our organization.
CoCo Farms: CoCo Farms provided its continued funding to Opportunity Junction to sustain the expansion of Certified Nursing Assistant training to the Antioch office. The support is part of its social equity program in Antioch.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): The CDBG programs of Contra Costa, Antioch, Pittsburg, and Concord awarded contracts to support Opportunity Junction programs. The CDBG program, funded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), fights poverty through its support of housing programs, public services, economic development, and public infrastructure.
Concord Cannabis Community Benefit Fund: The City of Concord chose to fund our Healthcare Career Pathway as part of their first slate of investments from out of their cannabis community benefit funding. The City of Concord Cannabis Community Benefit Funds are dedicated to enhancing programs and services for Concord residents.
Cookies/Lemonnade: As part of its social equity program agreement through the City of Antioch, Lemonnade contributes funding to Opportunity Junction to support the Certified Nursing Assistant training program we offer in our Antioch office.
East Bay Community Foundation Anonymous Fund: The Anonymous Fund at the East Bay Community Foundation issued an unrestricted grant to support Opportunity Junction's programs. The East Bay Community Foundation partners with donors, social movements, and the community to eliminate structural barriers, advance racial equity, and transform political, social, and economic outcomes for all who call the East Bay home.
Kaiser Permanente: The Kaiser Permanente Northern California Community Grants Program has awarded a multi-year grant to support our HCP program.
Strive for Change Foundation: The Strive for Change Foundation continued to provide unrestricted support for our programs helping motivated job seekers in Contra Costa County achieve economic self-sufficiency. The foundation seeks to help low-income workers overcome poverty in Alameda and Contra Costa counties by supporting job training programs.
