2015 Contra Costa County Combined Charities Campaign
County Agency – 501(c)(3) Programs
There are several non-profit programs affiliated with County departments or agencies that are eligible to receive
donations from County employees through payroll deduction. This flyer gives you a brief description of the programs that were submitted for this
year.
You may donate to any 501(c)(3) Agency/Program of your choice. The agency/program does not need to be listed in the printed materials. Just
indicate the agency/program in the appropriate Federation or “Donor Choice Plan” section on the pledge form. Write in the amount of your
monthly payroll deduction gift, along with the agency name, donor choice code number, address and phone number. If donating to a donor choice
organization by check, please make check payable to Community Health Charities.
“However you choose to support this campaign, We Thank You!!!”
The One Hundred Club of Contra Costa County
Donor Choice code # LOC-D2714
P.O. Box 773, Danville, CA 94526 (925) 837-0019 www.100ClubContraCostaCounty.org
The purpose of The One Hundred Club is to help provide immediate financial support for the spouses and children of Contra Costa County police
officers and fire fighters, who lose their lives as a direct result of physical injuries sustained in the line of duty.”
VESTIA (Volunteer and Emergency Services Team in Action INC.
Donor Choice code # LOC-D1292
400 Ellinwood Way. Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 (925) 521-5060
VESTIA is a private-public partnership with EHSD that operates a variety of programs to proved supplemental support to families, children and
individuals associated with EHSD. Programs include: clothing, backpacks, emergency support and holiday assistance. VESTIA also acts as fiscal
agent for divisions of EHSD for donations to restricted funds. Funds may be donated to: VESTIA (for the aforementioned programs), VESTIA/ILSP
(emancipating foster youth), VESTIA/GAVE (General Assistance clients) and VESTIA/CARES (Senior & disabled clients).
Project Second Chance
Donor Choice code # LOC-D1257
1750 Oak Park Blvd., Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 (925) 927-3250 www.ccclib.org/psc
“Project Second Chance” (PSC), the Contra Costa County Library’s accredited Adult Literacy Program. PSC provides free, confidential, one-onone basic literacy instruction to adults over 16 years old, out of school and conversant in English.
Micki Rainey Scholarship Fund
Donor Choice code # LOC-D1318
P.O. Box 1088, Danville, CA 94526
The Micki Rainey Fund grants scholarships to the children and stepchildren of permanent, honorably retired or deceased employees of the Office of
the Sheriff. The Fund is intended to encourage young people to seek higher education. Since 1987, the Fund has given a total of 220 scholarships for
a total dollar amount of $320,125.00.
Sheriff’s Charities, INC.
Donor Choice code # LOC-D4314
P.O. Box 1088, Danville, CA 94526
The Sheriff’s Charities assists many charitable organizations in our community. Without one dime in overhead, 100% of contributions are donated
to worthy local charities such as the Salesian Boys and Girls Club, Community Youth Center and the Wheel Chair Foundation.
Fire District Explorer Program
Donor Choice code # LOC-D9900
2010 Geary Rd., Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 (925) 941-3300, www.cccfpd.org
Donations should be made to the CCC Fire District Explorer Post 88
The Contra Costa County Fire District Explorer Program is designed for young adults, from 14 to 21 years of age, who are interested in learning
about a career in the Fire Service. The program is a joint venture with Boy Scouts of America Learning for Life. In addition to learning about the
Fire Service, the Explorer program’s main goal is to provide the young adult with a sense of responsibility to their neighborhood through on-going
community related activities.
Contra Costa Regional Health Foundation (CCRHF)
Donor Choice code # LOC-D4011
50 Douglas Dr., Ste. 310A, Martinez, CA 94553, (925) 957-5424
CCRHF supports the Contra Costa County Regional Medical Center and Health Clinics. Current projects include Integrative Health Program,
Group Medical Visits, Nursing Education Program, Reducing Health Disparities, Family Maternal Child Health and Nurtured Heart. Note on your
check or form that your donation is for the CCRHF and the specific program to which you wish to donate.
Family Practice Residency Program
Donor Choice code # LOC-D4011
CCRHF, 50 Douglas Dr., Ste. 310A, Martinez, CA 94553 (925) 957-5424
The Family Practice Residency Program recruits from the top medical schools in the United States and ensures that the County will be afforded
Family Physician. Funding provides residents (physicians in training) in the CCRMC Residency Program to participate in elective practice rotations
in other healthcare systems and provides support for continuing education.
Michael Chavez Center for Economic Opportunity
Donor Choice code # LOC-D4555
2699 Monument Blvd, Unit G, Concord, CA 94520 (925) 682-8248
The Michael Chavez Center provides training, job connections and business development in the low-income Monument community of Concord.
Juvenile Hall Auxiliary
Donor Choice code # LOC-D3247
202 Glacier Dr., Martinez, CA 94553 (925) 957-2718
The Juvenile Hall Auxiliary is a volunteer-driven organization that provides financial assistance to Contra Costa County youth who are wards of the
court, minors who often have little or no financial support. By providing basic living essentials and skills, they are able to help youth become
productive members of society.
Urban Creeks Council
Donor Choice code # LOC-D9914
427 13th St., Oakland, CA 94512 (510) 356-0591 www.urbancreeks.org
Urban Creeks Council (UCC) has a long history working in Contra Costa County to facilitate programs that protect streams, restore riparian
habitats to urban areas and give people the chance to experience nature in the urban context. UCC offers technical support to agencies, creeks groups
and landowners.
The Animal Benefit Fund
Donor Choice code # LOC-D1016
4800 Imhoff Pl., Martinez, CA 94553 (925) 335-8370 www.asdweb@asd.cccounty.us
The Animal Benefit Fund, established in 1986 by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, allows Animal
Services to accept monetary donations from those who want to help our shelter animals. All funds are used to enhance the care and well-being of
animals in our shelters as well as provide special humane welfare and education programs for the residents of Contra Costa County. It is through
contributions from compassionate individuals that enable us to provide a more nurturing environment for the animals in our care.
Kids At Work
Donor Choice code # LOC-D1290
255 Glacier Drive, Martinez, CA 94553 (925)313-2380 www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/index.aspx?NID=3392
Kids At Work is a non-profit preschool and infant center that provides care and education to children of Contra Costa County employees. We have
a nurturing environment with experienced staff that brings out the best is our kids. Contributions are used for new equipment, supplies and learning
activities that directly benefit the children attending our school.
Save Mount Diablo
Donor Choice code # LOC-D3286
1901 Olympic Blvd., Suite 320, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (925)-947-3535
Save Mount Diablo preserves, defends and restores Mount Diablo for wildlife habitat, public recreation and scenic beauty for our communities and
future generations to enjoy. Since 1971 Save Mount Diablo and its allies have protected 110,000 acres of the Diablo wilderness but another 70,000
acres is still at risk.
Darius Jones Foundation Inc
Donor Choice code # LOC-D4539
PO Box 1414, Pittsburg CA 94565 www.dariusjonesfoundation.org
The Darius Jones Foundation assures commitment to the safety of young athletes by providing education and awareness of the need for CPR
training, medical pre-screening and on site AED (automated external defibrillator) accessibility for our youth and community members.