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Rubicon was on KGO radio
- Rubicon was recently featured on the Finch Files. Peter Finch introduces Rubicon's program designed to help men released from prison be better dads. "Finch Files: Ex Con Dad." Peter Finch, KGO radio (February 2013).
Rubicon Receives National Recognition
- Rubicon is one of just five organizations nationwide to be awarded a special federal grant. The purpose of the award is to make sure men coming out of prison provide financial and emotional support for their children and stay on the right side of the law. "Announcement of the Award of Single-Source Cooperative Agreement to Rubicon Programs, Inc., in Richmond, CA." Info Tech News (June 2012).
Rubicon was on the radio
- Rubicon was recently featured on KQED radio! Anne Cevallos, Project Manager for our Bridges to Home Program, and Dorothy Perkins, Rubicon client, were interviewed. Dorothy talks about the support she received from Rubicon: housing placement, group therapy, and individual therapy in this short piece: "Bridging the Gap: Disparities in Mental Health Care for African-Americans." Shuka Kalantari, KQED Radio (July 2012).
Rubicon's Clean Slate Day in the San Francisco Chronicle
- "A quarter of all adult Americans have an arrest or conviction that could show up on a background check", said Jessie Warner, director of re-entry legal services and policy for Rubicon Programs. No longer being stigmatized by past convictions "can make a huge difference between low-wage work and career development," she said. "It's a life-changing moment for a lot of clients." " Clean Slate Day gives some lawbreakers 2nd chance." Carolyn Said, San Francisco Chronicle (June 2012).
Rubicon's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program in the San Francisco Chronicle
- Ron Wilson (Financial Coach at Rubicon) said one Rubicon client, who was using the free tax help for the first time, was so overcome when she realized that she would be getting a $5,000 refund that she broke down sobbing. "That money will make a big difference in her life," he said. "She had used predatory loans in the past. This is a tough economy. We really want our clients to save their money by not spending it on a tax preparer." "Free tax-return preparation for low-wage workers." Carolyn Said, San Francisco Chronicle (April 2012).
Rubicon cited in San Francisco Chronicle on census data
- "We need to attack the problem of unemployment and lower income at all levels, because obviously the federal government is having its own challenges coming up with solutions," said Jane Fischberg, executive director of Rubicon Programs, which runs job-training centers throughout the Bay Area. "Bay Area income beats state, U.S., census shows." Kevin Fagan, San Francisco Chronicle (September 2011).
Financial Opportunity Center featured in the San Francisco Chronicle
- "We deal with people who have some real chaos in their lives," said Jane Fischberg, executive director of Rubicon. "This gives them a real opportunity for self-sufficiency." "New East Bay center provides tools for success." Kevin Fagan, San Francisco Chronicle (May 2011).
Economic Empowerment initiatives featured on ABC 7 News
- The segment highlights Rubicon's job-training programs in the East Bay, and includes interviews with members of our landscape training crew.
“Rubicon offers help for those hit hard by economy.” Eric Thomas, ABC7 News (January 2011).
Rubicon awarded three-year Social Innovation Fund (SIF) grant to launch a Financial Opportunity Center in Richmond
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"We are honored to receive this prestigious award," said Jane Fischberg, President and Executive Director of Rubicon Programs. "Richmond group's aim: Financial Literacy." Shelly Meron, Contra Costa Times (December 2010).
Chevron awards Rubicon Programs $175,000 to train and employ North Richmond residents, in partnership with the Community Housing Development Corporation.
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"We'll be reaching out to very low-income folks who live in North Richmond, primarily folks 18 on up," said Jane Fischberg, President and Executive Director of Rubicon Programs. Read more about the unique partnership in “Chevron gives $1 million in grants to Richmond groups.” Katherine Tam, Contra Costa Times (December 2010).
Rubicon's Mental Health and Wellness highlighted in Street Spirit: Steven Grolnic-McClurg, Director of Mental Health and Wellness, discusses the impact of our mental health programs.
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Read more in "Rubicon's Innovative Aid to Homeless Mentally Disabled." Maureen Hartmann, Street Spirit (November 2010)
Rubicon Legal Services featured in San Francisco Chronicle
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"By helping people with these social issues, we're going to improve health outcomes." -- Staff attorney Raegan Joern on the impact of Rubicon's mental health legal partnership. Read more online: "Medical-legal partnerships benefit health of poor." Victoria Colliver, San Francisco Chronicle Staff Writer (November 2010)
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