CADRE Connection Newsletter – September 2022
This month’s issue has information on extreme heat, new multi-language resources, CADRE webinars on personal preparedness in the workplace and disaster activities of local faith based organizations and much more.
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Tenant Power Tool Kit
We are in this together. This is how it works:
You answer some questions about your eviction and debt situation. We help you fight your eviction and your rent …
Asian Mental Health Collaborative
It is the mission of AMHC to normalize and de-stigmatize mental health within the Asian community. Site contains directories of Asian therapists in the US and Canada, a Resource directory, …
Indigenous Language Justice in California
In 2017-18, the Mixteco/Indígena Community Organizing Project (MICOP), Frente Indígena de
Organizaciones Binacionales (FIOB), California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA), and the Binational
Center for the Development of …
Inclusive Emergency Management Community
This Community brings together emergency management professionals and community stakeholders who are currently working in or interested in inclusive emergency management. The Community provides a space for us to access …
THE LONG TAIL OF AFGHAN RELOCATION AND RESETTLEMENT: Achievements, Obstacles, and Opportunities
4/22 REPORT TO THE OPERATION ALLIES WELCOME UNIFIED COORDINATION GROUP – Short-sightedness in identifying preferred relocation and resettlement solutions has come at the expense of devising sustainable, long-term strategies. Every …
Vibes & Smiles
Our ultimate mission is to bring back the roots of love, kindness, and positivity in all communities by being of service to others. We are dedicated to cultivating & fostering …
COVID-19 RECOVERY TASK FORCE
9/21 In September 2021, the San José City Council approved 55 organizations to the COVID-19 Recovery Task Force, an important part of the City’s Community and Economic Recovery strategy.
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Housing for Ukrainian Refugees
3/10/22 UkraineTakeShelter.com is an independent platform connecting Ukrainian refugees with potential hosts and housing.
This website is a public bulletin. We encourage everyone with spare space to post a …
FHFA’s Request for Input on the Enterprise Equitable Housing Finance Plans
Comment from the National Consumer Law Center,
Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund, CA Reinvestment Coalition, Community Legal Services of Philadelphia, Consumer Action, National CAPACD, National Fair Housing Alliance, …
Translators without Borders (TWB)
Translators without Borders (TWB) is a global community of over 80,000 translators and language specialists offering language services to humanitarian and development organizations worldwide.
Black Coalition Against COVID (BCAC)
The Black Coalition Against COVID has assembled leaders from across the nation to provide science-based facts and information needed to drive COVID prevention awareness, increasing mask usage and vaccination.
Bay Area Vanpool Program
Enterprise and MTC (Metropolitan Transportation Commission) connect employees who live near each other and provide them with a recent-model van or SUV. Riders commute together, saving money, freeing up time …
RAINN: Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the …
2022 Silicon Valley Index
The Silicon Valley Index has been telling the Silicon Valley story since 1995. Released early every year, the Index is a comprehensive report based on indicators that measure the strength …
MPI Language Portal
A Translation and Interpretation Digital Library
search the database to find resources used to provide services to Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals. The database gives you thousands of state …
Language Access: Translation and Interpretation Policies and Practices
created to assist local government administrators, policymakers, and others who are looking for ways to provide high-quality and cost-effective translation and interpretation services.
Practitioners’ Corner Archive
Centralizing Translation …
Webinar: Understanding Afghan Resettlement
10/1/21 National VOAD convened resettlement experts to explain the resettlement process, discuss best practices, and answer questions regarding the current Afghan evacuee resettlement. 1 hour Key Words: Refugee, Asylee, Evacuee, …
The Facebook Papers
10/24/21 The Facebook Papers represents a unique collaboration between 17 American news organizations, including The Associated Press.
Journalists from a variety of newsrooms, large and small, worked together to …
SAN JOSE COVID-19 RECOVERY TASK FORCE
11/4/21 will be the first meeting of the the San José City Council approved 55 organizations to the COVID-19 Recovery Task Force, an important part of the City’s Community and Economic Recovery …
Racial Equity Institute
AN ALLIANCE OF TRAINERS, ORGANIZERS, AND INSTITUTIONAL LEADERS WHO HAVE DEVOTED OURSELVES TO THE WORK OF CREATING RACIALLY EQUITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND SYSTEMS. WE HELP INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS DEVELOP TOOLS TO …
A Mental Wellness Activity Book for ASIAN AMERICANS
The University of Connecticut’s Asian and Asian American Studies Institute has partnered with the #IAMNOTAVIRUS campaign and the Asian American Literary Review to provide students with this Mental Health Workbook. …
STRUCTURAL COMPETENCY
Clinical training often restricts the scope of cultural competency training to the beliefs and behaviors of individual patients. Structural competency aims to develop a language and set of interventions to …
Cities for Action / DACA Toolkit
Toolkit to help keep DACA recipients and impacted communities informed about the current status of the DACA program, light the pathway to resources amid a constantly shifting landscape, and offer …
Global Alliance for Disability Resource Acceleration (Global Alliance or GADRA)
World Institute on Disability (WID), the Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (the Partnership), and ONG Inclusiva have joined forces to form the Global Alliance for Disability Resource Acceleration (Global Alliance …
Afghan American Foundation Emergency Resource List
8/17/21 In this moment of humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, please consider donating directly or otherwise supporting established, vetted and reputable organizations working in Afghanistan and in support of the Afghan …
Si Se Puede Collective
Si Se Puede is a collective of 5 organizations in the Mayfair District of San Jose, CA: Amigos de Guadalupe | Somos Mayfair | Grail Family Services | Mexican Heritage Plaza | Veggielution | Multi-language: Spanish
La Cooperativa Campesina de California
A 501 c (3) corporation, is the statewide association of agencies implementing and administering farm worker service programs including employment training, advocacy and disaster relief. Members: California Human Development Corporation (CHDC) | Center for Employment Training (CET) | Central Valley Opportunity Center (CVOC) | Employers’ Training Resource (ETR) | …
California Human Development (CHD)
bilingual programs in 13 counties to 15,000 individuals annually. CHD’s offerings include job training and placement assistance for rural laborers as well as tutoring, mentorship, and career advising for farmworker …
San Francisco Respect and Love Toolkits
This toolkit serves as a practical demonstration of San Francisco’s commitment to serve and support all people. These resources are available for those who live in fear
stemming from …
From fields to the frontlines- Chava Bustamante inspires next generation
7/16/21 Bustamante came to the US from Mexico in 1968 and worked in the fields for the next 12 years. He came into contact with the United Farm Workers union …
CADRE June 2022 Newsletter
6/30/2022 Monthly news from the Santa Clara County chapter of NVOAD (National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster). Information and resources for local, state and national disaster training and relief programs …
CADRE April 2021 Newsletter
4/26/21 Monthly news from the Santa Clara County chapter of NVOAD (National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster). Information and resources for local, state and national disaster training and relief programs …
Silicon Valley, a Global Pandemic,and a Better Normal
6/21 The COVID-19 crisis has caused major disruption across Silicon Valley and exacerbated long-standing structural inequities, demanding a strong response. Silicon Valley has never been satisfied with the status quo, …
Non-profit Racial Equity Pledge
The disparate health and economic impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on Silicon Valley communities of color are a profound illustration of the devastating cost of systemic racism
130 nonprofit leaders, …
CRISP (Collaborative Resources for Immigrant Services on the Peninsula)
a collaborative project involving seven member organizations whose shared mission is to provide free or low-cost immigration legal services to children, families, and the elderly living in Peninsula communities. CRISP …
Bridging Divides, Creating Community: Arts, Culture, and Immigration
10/20 A creative placemaking field scan written by John C. Arroyo, Ph.D., AICP, in partnership with ArtPlace America. This field scan seeks to illuminate key priorities within the immigration sector …
Taste of Belonging Cookbook
Welcoming America created this cookbook as a tool for meaningful connection across differences.
We paired recipes from diverse cultures with activities that connect people around a shared table and …
National AA and NHPI Health Response Partnership
Supporting the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities.
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
1990 Recognizing that the United Nations has, in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and in the International Covenants on Human Rights, proclaimed and agreed that everyone is entitled to …
Statement by United Nations High Commissioner of Human Rights
4/21/21 Discrimination in the Americas – Challenges and good practices – This past year has changed our lives in ways we still struggle to understand.
But in the midst …
Right to Be (previously Hollaback!) Bystander Intervention Training to Stop Anti-Asian American and Xenophobic Harassment
In response to the rise in Anti-Asian/American and xenophobic harassment, we at Hollaback! partnered with Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC to adapt our free bystander intervention training as well …
Amid anti-Asian violence, San Jose’s Vietnamese residents embrace COVID-19 vaccines
4/2/21 Despite a fear of anti-Asian violence hanging over their heads, some Vietnamese residents lined up as early as 4 a.m. to get a COVID-19 vaccine at a new mobile …
Veggielution Community Farm
Veggielution Community Farm was created in 2008 to help people make healthy food choices and provide opportunities for connecting with the natural world. We are fostering a sustainable food system …
5 lessons COVID-19 has taught us for the next pandemic
3/16/21 The pandemic that launched the nation’s first and most ambitious experiment to slow the spread of COVID-19 ” stay-home orders for 7.6 million Bay Area residents ” is easing. …
Heartmob
HeartMob lets you report and document online harassment across platforms and get the kind of help you want from the community. We’re fighting fire with water, and working step by …
Right to Be (previously Hollaback!) Anti-Harrassment Training and Tool Kits
Right to Be is a global, people-powered movement to end harassment ” in all its forms. We believe that we all deserve to be who we are, wherever we are. The Free File Alliance is a nonprofit coalition of industry-leading tax software companies partnered with the IRS to help millions of Americans prepare and e-file their federal tax returns for … This useful online guide links users directly to the most credible, high-quality data on immigrants and immigration in the United States and internationally. The easy-to-use publication includes more than 250 … 9/9/20 Though federal legal reforms may be the only way to completely eradicate the immigration consequences of marijuana-related conduct and convictions, reforms at the state level can nevertheless help stop … The mission of NICOS is to enhance the health and well-being of San Francisco’s Chinese community. Public-private-community partnership of more than 30 health and human service organizations and individuals. Multi-language: … We encourage all who have witnessed or experienced micro-aggressions, bullying, harassment, hate speech, or violence to help us document. The more information we have, the better we can respond and … Oct/2020 The impacts of COVID-19 have been far-reaching for people in migration-related detention or at-risk of being detained. Amidst the many issues of concern that have been highlighted by the … A 24 hour hotline providing non-judgmental, confidential support and referral for ALL workers in healthcare Homesharing enables two unrelated people to share a home and their lives for their mutual benefit. Companionship and mutual support are at the heart of homesharing – not financial gain. … Estamos coordinando con nuestros equipos para brindar apoyo, compras y entregar alimentos/suministros en el Condado de Humboldt. Este servicio es para gente que estan en cuerentena por razones de salud … MAF’s Resources Finder is a free and anonymous online tool that quickly connects you to local, state, and national resources you need. Sponsored by Mission Asset Fund Key Words: immigrants, … 9/13/20 The legal hotline for survivors of the fires in Butte, Lake, Monterey, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo Counties. Community Powered Relief + Rescue Currently supporting those impacted by the CZU Lightning Complex Fires. Workplaces have long struggled to address grief and death, even before the COVID-19 pandemic. Often, companies default to a standard 3 day bereavement leave policy and don’t account for the … The Disaster Hotline provides information, referrals, guidance, technical assistance and resources to people with disabilities, their families, allies, organizations assisting disaster impacted individuals with disabilities and others seeking assistance with … The All of Us Research Program is inviting one million people across the U.S. to help build one of the most diverse health databases in history. We welcome participants from … The United We Dream (UWD) UndocuHealth Project was started to facilitate the incorporation and daily practice of self-love, community healing, and wellness when organizing in times of trouble, turbulence, and … The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting nearly 800 operators with more than 300 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, … 5/27/20 Governor’s CA Volunteers office has launched a partnership with VolunteerMatch to create a volunteer engagement platform. Earn an Associate Degree ” completely online, for FREE! Even if you don’t qualify for student financial aid, the Union Plus Free College Benefit will be applied to your balance … IFundWomen is a startup funding platform for women of color, providing access to capital through crowdfunding and grants, expert business coaching on all the topics entrepreneurs need to know about, … SCC invests in immigration legal services with local accredited agencies to provide free and low cost assistance with immigration legal issues. The SVCN is leveraging our job board to help nonprofits providing essential services connect with talented and passionate nonprofit staff who suddenly find themselves out of work or underemployed. The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting nonprofit organizations in dramatic ways due to closures and event cancelations; a surge in demand for services; and challenges enforcing strict public health guidelines (including … The Emergency Assistance Network (EAN) agencies in Santa Clara County provide a variety of services to prevent homelessness, utility disconnections, and hunger. The goal is to stabilize individuals and families … The mission of SVCN is to benefit nonprofits and protect and empower the communities they serve by: Leave a message on the SCC CAN Hotline 408-802-2124 and receive a call back within 24 hours with assistance to: With support from the community, we bring together medical professionals and hospitals to provide donated outpatient surgical and specialty care for the uninsured and underserved. OA enables Bay Area health … OnwardCA is an initiative of companies, foundations, and humans to get California workers displaced by COVID-19 essential life services and back to work as quickly as possible. Help you get … The HPS program provides temporary financial assistance (e.g. rent, deposit, or utilities payment) to low-income families or individuals who are struggling to maintain their housing. HPS is available to low-income … 3/6/20 153 legal representation, refugee assistance, faith-based, human rights, and community groups”including the American Immigration Council”sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security demanding an end to the “Migrant … Questions Posed and County responses at the TRUTH Act Community Forum held on 12/10/19. 10/1/20 Update Thanks to funding from the County of Santa Clara, City of San José, and a network of private partners, the Santa Clara County Homelessness Prevention System has additional … 1/21 Update SVCF is seeking contributions to the Regional Nonprofit Emergency Fund, which has been supported by a range of individual and family donors, corporations and other foundations. Until further … The Santa Clara County Office of Immigrant Relations (OIR) cares deeply about all residents, no matter their immigration status. CADRE coordinates organizational preparedness planning in non-disaster times and activates to respond and provide essential services during and after a disaster. Describes the psychological and behavioral impact of trauma on high school students. This fact sheet, a part of the Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators, offers educators, school staff, and parents … Brinda consejos para educadores sobre el autocuidado. Este folleto, que forma parte del documento Caja de Herramientas Para Educadores Para el Manejo de Trauma Infantil, incluye información sobre cómo trabajar … National coalition of Asian American Pacific Islander service providers and advocacy groups. Public Charge FAQ Updates Multi-language: English, Chinese, Khmer, Mongolian, Vietnamese, Korean, Spanish, Thai, Tagalog From Ready California, a list of County RRN Hotlines. Please use these numbers ONLY if you need assistance during an immigration raid and use the associated websites for informational inquiries. … The NQAPIA is a network of Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander LGBTQ organizations. Key Words: Gay, Lesbian, Transgender, Bi-Sexual, Queer, API Designed for immigrants and those who work with them: the host of attorneys, nurses, social workers, financial services professionals, and religious workers who are stepping up in challenging times. Appleseed’s … 6/2019 For non-citizens, even a low level offense like a shoplifting conviction can lead to mandatory deportation. However, this can be avoided when people secure post-conviction relief to erase or … In Santa Clara County, there are over 850 nail salons, with more than 5000 nail technicians. A majority of the nail technicians are Vietnamese women in their reproductive years. Every … A simple primer on how to interrupt racist attacks in public from the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC). This video suggests how we can all support a victim without involving … The #ImReady Movement raises visibility around self-identified AAPI women and our experiences with #MeToo, racial discrimination, war, immigration, and more. It also celebrates the leadership and power of AAPI women … BAJI educates and engages African American and black immigrant communities to organize and advocate for racial, social and economic justice. Local BAJI Organizing Committees in New York, Georgia, California and … Resources for Refugees Facing Deportation to Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has carried out a series of devastating raids on Southeast Asian refugee communities. This website … 2019 A report from the CA Pan Ethnic Health Network. In California, low-income undocumented adults continue to be locked out of Medi-Cal’s mental health benefits. The Silicon Valley Index has been telling the Silicon Valley story since 1995. Released early every year, the Index is a comprehensive report based on indicators that measure 2019 The Center for Early Learning at Silicon Valley Community Foundation has partnered with Common Sense Media, the leading independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids thrive in a world … The Study Guides and Strategies Website is intended for students, ages middle school through returning adult, as well as their parents, teachers and support professionals. Its resources are intended to … The Lawyers’ Committee serves as a resource for organizations and individuals combating hate crimes in their respective communities The Stop Hate Project works to strengthen the capacity of community leaders, … The Family Justice Centers provide a multi-disciplinary team of professionals who coordinate services to focus exclusively on victims of domestic violence by making services and resources available in one centralized …
Free File Alliance Tax Assistance
Immigration Data Matters
Protecting Immigrants When Decriminalizing or Legalizing Marijuana
NICOS Chinese Health Coalition
ACTION: Stop AAPI Hate Reporting Center
Promising Alternatives to Detention in the Era of COVID-19
Staying Strong Against COVID – Helpline for everyone working in Healthcare settings
settings, including clinicians and support staff. (510-420-3222)
Volunteers are trained in …The National Shared Housing Resource Center (NSHRC)
Centro del Pueblo de Humbolt
MAF COVID-19 Resource Finder
Disaster Legal Services (DLS) for CA Wildfires
Disaster survivors facing legal issues related …Santa Cruz Relief
***Evacuation Support ***Moving animals ***Streamlining Food Distribution ***Managing and mapping housing needs to offers …How to Create Pandemic-Proof Grief Support at Work
Disability Disaster Hotline
NIH All of Us Research Program
UndocuHealth Project Emergency Toolkit
GSMA”Worldwide Association Of Mobile Operators
VOLUNTEER: Californians for All Volunteer Match
This will make it easier for any Californian to volunteer, whether at …Union Plus Free College Benefit
iFundWomen
Santa Clara County Free & Low Cost Immigration Legal Assistance
Key Words family visa petition, employment authorizations, removal …Silicon Valley Council of Non-Profits (SVCN) Job Board
…Regional Nonprofit Emergency Grant Application For San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties
SCC Emergency Assistance Network (EAN)
Silicon Valley Council of Non-Profits
***Convening nonprofit, community, business, and government groups to collectively work on community …Santa Clara County CAN (COVID-19 Assistance Navigation Hotline)
***Navigate safety net services like unemployment, food, …Operation Access (OA)
OnwardCA
SCC Homelessness Prevention System
Letter to Department of Homeland Security Urges End to Migrant Protection Protocols
2019 TRUTH Act Forum
The Santa Clara County Office of Immigrant Relations (OIR), Division of Equity and Social Justice …Financial Assistance for Low-Income SCC Residents
SVCF Regional Nonprofit Emergency Fund Temporarily on Hold
Knowing Your Rights Builds Power
SCC funds and provides services to all residents regardless of …CADRE (Collaborating Agencies’ Disaster Relief Effort)
CADRE works with Santa Clara County’s emergency management …PSYCHOLOGICAL AND BEHAVIORAL IMPACT OF TRAUMA: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Auto Ayuda Para Educadores Para el Manejo de Trauma Infantil
One Nation Coalition of AAPI Service Providers
CA Local Rapid Response Hotlines
National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance
Protecting Assets and Child Custody in the Face of Deportation: A Guide for Practitioners
Helping Immigrant Clients with Post-Conviction Legal Options: A Guide for Legal Services Providers
Healthy Nail Salon Program
Don’t be a Bystander: 6 Tips for Responding to Racist Attacks
#ImReady Movement
Black Alliance for Just Immigration
Southeast Asian Raids – Resources for Refugees Facing Deportation to Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos
Accessing Mental Health in the Shadows
While our research primarily …2019 Silicon Valley Index
the …A Grown-Up’s Guide to Using
Technology with Young Children
Study Guides and Strategies
Stop Hate Project / Lawyers’ Committee HOTLINE
SCC Family Justice Centers