Empowering people to move out of poverty and improve their quality of life since 1973.
RUBICON PROGRAMS INC
About Rubicon Programs Inc.
The mission of Rubicon Programs is to create and deliver integrated solutions to profound social problems. Our purpose is to make a positive and lasting impact on people living in poverty and on people living with disabilities, especially psychiatric disabilities. We empower people to move out of poverty and improve their quality of life.
Since 1973, Rubicon has built and operated affordable housing and provided employment, job training, mental health, and other supportive services to individuals who have disabilities, are homeless, or are otherwise economically disadvantaged.
Based in Richmond, California, the agency employs upwards of 200 people and offers service throughout Contra Costa County and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Rubicon was established in 1973 in Richmond, California by community members concerned about the closure of state psychiatric hospitals. The founders recognized the need to develop local services for people disabled by chronic mental illness who were returning to the community. Although finding solutions for this major social issue was in itself an ambitious job to take on, Rubicon also took on the problems of poverty and homelessness.
Located in a community of great need and high unemployment, Rubicon expanded to include services for people who were homeless or otherwise very low income. Rubicon’s solution was to develop a comprehensive service approach that also offers affordable housing and social purpose businesses.
History
What's in a name?
The name Rubicon refers to the pivotal moment when Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon River in Italy in 49 BC, changing his life forever. Today, Rubicon Programs offers people the chance to cross their own personal Rubicon and transform their lives.
Values
Compassion
- We care deeply about the people we serve and the communities in which we operate.
- We are dedicated to serving our clients and the community.
Respect
- We treat the people we serve and each other with respect.
- We honor diversity of people, talents and ideas.
Integrity
- We act ethically.
- We are true to our word.
Innovation
- We constantly seek even better ways to help the people we serve.
- We think creatively about how to solve social problems.
- We collaborate with others who share our goals.
Accountability
- We value open, honest and direct communication.
- We measure and demonstrate our impact to the people who support Rubicon.
