Empowering people to move out of poverty and improve their quality of life since 1973.
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- The Board of Directors announced the launch of RNSI as a separate organization, intended to design and build scalable social enterprise on a national scale. RNSI will continue to be led by the Rubicon past President, Rick Aubry. Rubicon Programs will continue to be led by Jane Fischberg, the existing Executive Director. Click here to download the press release for more information.
- Rubicon is pleased to have Bank of the West as our community partner and for their generous sponsorship of Rubicon's Holiday Giving Campaign. This partnership with Bank of the West will allow Rubicon to support a holiday grocery drive for 38 formerly homeless families, providing each with groceries and gift cards for a family of four to enjoy a holiday meal. Additionally, Bank of the West's support will fund a gift and toy drive for Rubicon consumers as well as holiday events for our Richmond Career Center, Hawkins Center, and also one of our housing sites with families who receive supportive services. We are very thankful for the community support from Bank of the West and their employees to help make the holidays special for individuals and families in need.
- On December 3, 2008, Rubicon was honored at the 2nd Annual Tipping Point Awards. Rubicon was honored for achievements and Greg Bell, a former client, was invited to speak and accept an award that included a $50,000 grant. Daniel Lurie, President and Founder of Tipping Point shared, "When we were going through the selection process for the 2008 Tipping Point Awards, nearly every client we spoke to referred to Rubicon and their staff as miracle workers. Armed with the help and the hope that Rubicon provides, clients take the steps necessary to get and keep jobs -- and that fights poverty. Greg Bell started his life over again at 50 years old. He had few marketable skills and 30 years of substance abuse under his belt. Now he's sober, self-sufficient, and working at a job he loves with full-benefits. Rubicon made that possible." Click here to watch Greg on YouTube.
- Rubicon Workforce Services is working with City of Berkeley in an effort to expand youth employment opportunities by doubling the number of summer jobs for young people. We are still seeking job placements in local businesses for youth between the ages of 18-25. If you have a business in Berkeley and can hire a local youth, please contact Rubicon Workforce Services at 510-549-8820. Click here for more information.
- For the 5th year in a row Rubicon Programs has been awarded the Social Capitalist award from Fast Company magazine! We have been called one of the "45 world-changing nonprofits" yet again. Click here to read the article, see our world changing colleagues, interactive slideshows and more. Click here to download the press release.
- NuWire Investor released our Top 15 Charities for Investors and ranked is Rubicon #14! The top charities were chosen based on their effectiveness and how tangibly the success of one’s donation could be measured. "Rubicon does an excellent job of providing such examples and the perspective to know that even a small donation spent wisely can change a life. We applaud Rubicon for its effectiveness in both serving those in need and informing donors just how far their investment goes," said Trenton Flock of NuWire. See the company that we keep: click here.
- "What's Working: Rubicon, An Underappreciated Richmond Gem" was the title of a November 21, 2007 article in The Globe, a local newspaper covering the East Bay. Click here to read the article.
