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DESCRIPTION:The Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL), in partnership with the Homeless 
 Garden Project and the Santa Cruz County Workforce Collaborative, is 
 excited to announce the Job and Services Resource Fair. This free event 
 will take place from 12 – 4 p.m. on Saturday April 23rd at Laurel Park, 
 behind the London Nelson Community Center.\n\nThe fair will bring together 
 service providers and employment opportunities for people experiencing or 
 at risk of homelessness and/or barriers to employment. Attendees will have 
 opportunities to access food, benefits, health and vision care, job 
 training, information about showers, storage and more. Service providers 
 include: The Community Action Board (CAB) SmartHIRE and Homeless 
 Preventions Programs, CalWorks, Grey Bears, Cabrillo College, Goodwill 
 Central Coast Career Center, Encompass, Santa Cruz County Veterans 
 Services, Your Future is Our Business, and the National Farmworkers 
 Program, and more.\n\nTogo's of Scotts Valley, Capitola, and Watsonville 
 has generously donated lunch for attendees, which will be provided free 
 while supplies last. Bus passes are available to attendees if needed. 
 Contact Evan at 831-426-3609 ext. 11 or evanj@homelessgardenproject.org for 
 support with bus passes.\n\nThis project was supported by the U.S. 
 Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the 
 Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the 
 State Librarian.\n\nABOUT THE HOMELESS GARDEN PROJECT\nThe Homeless Garden 
 Project provides job training, transitional employment and support services 
 to people experiencing homelessness. In direct complement, the Project 
 operates a community education and volunteer program that serves the 
 broader community offering education and experience in sustainable 
 agriculture practices, volunteer opportunities and reducing stereotypes and 
 the stigma of homelessness. All programs take place in the Homeless Garden 
 Project's 3.5-acre organic farm site and related enterprises. Learn more 
 about the Homeless Garden Project at homelessgardenproject.org or via 
 Facebook, or Instagram.\n\nABOUT THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY WORKFORCE 
 COLLABORATIVE\nThe Collaborative is a partnership including the Santa Cruz 
 Public Libraries, the Workforce Development Board of Santa Cruz County, the 
 Monterey Bay Economic Partnership, Cabrillo College, and Goodwill Central 
 Coast. The Collaborative brings a holistic approach to assist jobseekers at 
 various levels of need by bringing together information about local 
 workforce programs in the library's Navigation Center and providing 
 bilingual, 1-on-1, and workshop-based support to individuals in navigating 
 the career development process.\n\nABOUT THE SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC LIBRARY 
 SYSTEM: \nThe Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) delivers information, 
 education, enrichment and inspiration through a network of 10 neighborhood 
 library branches, a web-based digital library, a Bookmobile and 
 community-based programs. SCPL serves children, teens and adults with 
 innovative programming, professional services and community facilities that 
 spark imagination and support discovery. Residents can explore a wide range 
 of interests from academic research, book clubs and literacy programs to 
 digital photography, locally-produced music and local history. Learn more 
 about SCPL at SantaCruzPL.org or via Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, 
 Twitter and YouTube.\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2022/04/14/18849034.php
SUMMARY:Job and Services Resource Fair
LOCATION:Laurel Park in Santa Cruz, behind the London Nelson Community Center
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2022/04/14/18849034.php
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