We are proud and grateful to announce the following new grants and funding partnerships.
Opportunity Junction is grateful for the generous support of the following organizations and foundations whose investments help strengthen our workforce development programs and expand opportunities for individuals and families throughout our community.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): The cities of Antioch, Pittsburg, and Concord and the County of Contra Costa awarded CDBG and other contracts to support Opportunity Junction programs. 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.
Keller Canyon Mitigation Fund: Contra Costa County's Keller Canyon Mitigation Fund awarded Opportunity Junction a grant to support Administrative Careers Training program participants from Bay Point and Pittsburg. Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston leads the board that administers the funding that supports a wide range of programs aimed at improving the quality of life for residents in the vicinity of the Keller Canyon Landfill.
PG&E Corporation Foundation: The PG&E Corporation Foundation awarded Opportunity Junction a grant for core operating support in August. In addition, Opportunity Junction received a charitable donation through the Better Together Giving Program – sponsored by both the PG&E Company and the PG&E Corporation Foundation. The Better Together Giving Program is committed to “preserving and building diversity, environmental stewardship, and opportunity” in PG&E’s communities.
Tipping Point Community: Tipping Point community continued to provide grant funding to support Opportunity Junction’s MA (Medical Assistant) stipend program and work-based learning opportunities. Tipping Point is dedicated to building pathways out of poverty by investing in organization that expand economic mobility and create lasting impact for Bay Area communities.
Westamerica Bank: Westamerica Bank provided support for the ACT program, maintaining the bank's long-term commitment to our primary job training initiative.
