“Defragmenting the Homeless Continuum: Linking Pathways to Self-Sufficiency” took place June 18-19, 2012 at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium in Richmond, CA. All who participated in our Third Annual Conference proclaimed it “The best Conference yet!” The Conference crystallized a common objective for everyone trying to help the homeless: Make it a priority to help the homeless
Thank You to Friends of Saffron Strand! Jael Myrick, Chair of our Board of Directors, welcomed friends of Saffron Strand to our Holiday Celebration, December 10, 2011 at the Richmond Progressive Alliance office in Richmond. More than 50 guests enjoyed local wines and other beverages, along with a big buffet of diverse appetizers, demonstrating Saffron
At Saffron Strand’s Second Annual Conference, May 16-17, 2011 in Richmond, CA, acclaimed author and job development consultant Denise Bissonnette challenged us to stretch our thinking, question our assumptions, and turn our traditional way of looking at ourselves and the world on its head. Denise gave the opening keynote address in a two-day program which
On Thursday, September 16, 2010 our Saffron Strand volunteer professionals offered their salon expertise to Contra Costa’s homeless at the Project Homeless Connect (PHC6) event organized by Contra Costa County in Antioch. Our pros were in great demand, providing haircuts, hair styling (including hair-weaves), and therapeutic massage to more than 70 homeless persons. Saffron Strand
Spanish-speaking residents of Richmond wanted to know more about Saffron Strand during the Healthy Eating Healthy Living Fair, August 15, at the Nevin Center. Eighth-grader Livier Juarez stepped forward to volunteer to provide Spanish-English translation services, becoming Saffron Strand’s youngest volunteer. The Fair, sponsored by Brookside Community Health Center, offered barbecue, music, games, and educational
Project Homeless Connect 4 (PHC4), organized by Contra Costa County health services, took place on June 17th at the Civic Center in Richmond. The mission of PHC4 was to provide vital services for Contra Costa’s homeless population “under one roof.” For its first offering of personal care and wellness services to West County’s homeless persons,