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Celebrating Disability Pride Month: Empowerment Through Legal Planning with CCSLS
July is Disability Pride Month, a time to honor the strength, resilience, and diversity of people with disabilities. It’s a month to celebrate identity, challenge stereotypes, and promote inclusion and
Elder Abuse Awareness Month 2025
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month and June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Elder Abuse Awareness Month is important because it gives us the opportunity to learn about
May is Older American’s Month
In May we honor Older American’s Month. Please read Governor Gavin Newsom’s Proclamation on the many ways older adults strengthen the fabric of our society. This year’s theme is “Flipping
National Volunteer Month Spotlight: Sora O’Doherty
Contra Costa Senior Legal Services works with many amazing volunteers, all of whom do important work and allow us to serve more seniors. In honor of National Volunteer Month this
SNAP myths busted
The article Seniors & Snap Myths by the National Council on Aging covers common myths about SNAP. Key Takeaways: Only 55% of older adults age 60+ who qualify for the
Fraud Prevention Month
March is Fraud Prevention Month. This month is an important opportunity to learn how to protect ourselves from fraud and scams. Losing money to fraudsters can be devastating, especially for