Monthly Archives: May 2012

YOUTH: BOOF Presents to NCPP 5-30-2012

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Youth from Betting On Our Future (BOOF) presented once again at the NCPP General meeting on 5/30/12.  Alex, who presented at the June 2011 NCPP General Meeting at the Boys & Girls Club of South San Francisco, returned with his peers to present a continuation of their past work with exploring problem gambling among teens in Daly City.  This time around, the BOOF youth screened a video they made in collaboration with Youth Leadership Institute and Baycat on payday lending practices at two local casinos: Lucky Chances (Colma), and Artichoke Joes (San Bruno).  The videos critically examine how payday lending targets and affects lower income communities of color, and yet still remains a legal practice despite astronomical interest rates.  Check out the following links to view both videos.

Payday lending BOOF video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaTqkYhkXAQ

Problem gambling BOOF video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCnSQvFnZoI

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NEWS: Ferry service launching at Oyster Point in South San Francisco 06-04-2012

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Commuters from the East Bay will now be able to board a ferry from Oakland or Alameda destined for South San Francisco at Oyster Point.  Shuttle service from the ferry terminal will provide free rides to most major employers in the area (19 stops).  Fare is $7 one-way, and the first week of service is free via reservation.  Join us on June 4th at 10am for the inauguration and terminal opening ceremony!

PHOTOS: 15th Annual Communities in Action Recognition Event 05-18-2012

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NCPP Youth Coalition members, family, and staff attended the 15th Annual Communities in Action Recognition Event at the William Walker Recreation Center in Foster City.  See the gallery below for pictures of the event, including recognition for the NCPP Youth Coalition and our fellow youth leaders and partners from Teens Making A Change in Pacifica (T-MAC) and Pacifica Partnership.

 

North County Prevention Partnership Youth Coalition members with Assemblyman Jerry Hill at the 15th Annual Communities in Action Recognition Event at the William Walker Recreation Center in Foster City, 05-18-2012

PHOTOS: Pacific Islander Honoring Our Wellness Day 05-12-2012

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Photos from Honoring Our Wellness Day at Mills-Peninsula Hospital in San Mateo.

Audience watching the Pacific Islander Anti-Stigma skit video performed by the Pacific Islander Initiative as part of a larger cultural competency initiative by Behavioral Health & Recovery Services of San Mateo County.

 

PARTNER EVENTS: Working With Filipinos: History, Culture & Perspectives 06-07-2012

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The Filipino Mental Health Initiative (FMHI) is conducting a FREE training aimed at clinical providers, educators, school counselors, and administrators who work with Filipino clients and students.  Lunch will be served and certificates of attendance will be given.

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PHOTOS: Pacific Islander Town Hall @ Alta Loma Middle School 05-22-2012

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Congresswoman Jackie Speier held a Town Hall for the Pacific Islander community at Alta Loma Middle School in South San Francisco.  Pacific Islander community organizers and leaders were honored for their work, and had an opportunity to address their concerns with Congresswoman Speier.  Check out the picture gallery below!

Congresswoman Jackie Speier with honorees from the Pacific Islander community at Alta Loma Middle School in South San Francisco.