Giving Tuesday began in 2012 in an effort to encourage people to do good. Over the course of today, people around the world will come together to celebrate generosity by giving back to the [...]
This holiday season, as you prepare to do your holiday shopping on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, don’t forget to save a little to support CCSLS on #GivingTuesday! This [...]
What is the Community Warning System? Contra Costa County’s Community Warning System (CWS) gives Contra Costa County residents warnings about threats to life or health. For example, the [...]
The California Department of Social Services put out this infographic on getting CalFresh benefits replacements for those affected by power outages. You have until November 8, 2019 to request a [...]
Next year, the U.S. Census Bureau will be conducting the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau is now recruiting for people to assist in taking the census. Temporary jobs will be available beginning [...]
Last month, the California Legislature approved a new law (the Tenant Protection Act of 2019, or AB 1482) with various tenant protections, including rent control for the entire state. Governor [...]
Governor Gavin Newsom released an Executive Order to developed a Master Plan for Aging this June. The goal is for the state and local government, the private sector, and philanthropists to [...]
What is a REAL ID? The REAL ID Act was passed in 2005, and is already in effect. But, beginning in October 2020, all states will need to comply. There will be new restrictions on the kinds of [...]
What is Lifeline? Lifeline is a federal program to help low-income Americans get a landline or cell phone (but not both). Lifeline provides a discount on monthly service of $9.25 per month. [...]
John F. Kennedy University is restarting its free elder law clinic in October 2019. This clinic is for low-income seniors who want a will, trust, durable power of attorney, and advance health [...]
