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March 24, 2009

Census 2010

Did you know that every 10 years, a census of our population is conducted?
The results determine how federal funds are spent in our community on things like roads, schools and medical services, as well as representation in government.
The City of Watsonville invites you to a
CENSUS KICKOFF CELEBRATION
on Wednesday, April 1st
from 4:30-6:30pm at the City Plaza.
This is a free family event with census information, music, food, prizes and children’s activities.
Call the City of Watsonville,
Neighborhood Services Division at 763-5678
if you would like to participate in this event.

posted by amoreno @ 1:34 pm Comments (0)

March 16, 2009

El Pajaro CDC Presents a Series of Spanish Workshops for Small Business Owners

posted by Amy Mascarenas @ 7:52 pm Comments (0)

March 9, 2009

Help for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure this Saturday, March 14, 2009 in Watsonville

This free event hosted by the City of Watsonville and provided by several local government and non-profit agencies will give information about:
foreclosure options for homeowners,
free and low-cost resources available to local homeowners,
reporting fraud and avoiding “rescue” scams,
and emotional support and human services for families facing foreclosure and eviction.

Saturday, March 14th, 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Watsonville Civic Plaza Community Room, 275 Main St., 4th Floor, Watsonville, CA 95076.

Parking is free. Spanish translation will be available.

More information is available online by clicking here.

Free Legal Advice for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure and Fraud
is available By Appointment Only on the day of the event. Low to moderate income residents of Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties may contact the Watsonville Law Center at (831) 722-2845 to request an appointment for free legal advice about foreclosure, foreclosure rescue scams, and related issues.

Appointments for legal services must be made before Saturday, March 14th. No legal services can be provided on Saturday without a prior appointment.

Note: Solicitors are not welcome at this event and will be asked to leave.

For more information about the event or for English or Spanish language flyers and handouts, please contact the Watsonville Law Center at (831) 722-2845.

posted by hmartin @ 2:47 pm Comments (0)

Vote for WCCC Members for Community Visa Award

The Santa Cruz Community Credit Union’s “Community Visa” program gives cash awards to selected local nonprofits chosen by the Community Visa credit card holders.
I was informed by WCCC member Santa Cruz Community Credit Union Ventures that they and Women’s Crisis Support/Defensa de Mujeres have been nominated for the Community Visa program this year.
If you have a SCCCU Visa, you will get a voting card in the mail, please remember your fellow WCCC members and vote to support them!

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