WCCC Blog

On November 24th at 12pm, Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes, Inc. will hold it’s annual community Thanksgiving meal at 150 Second Street, Watsonville, CA  95076.  This event is free and open to the public.  Everyone is welcome.  For over twenty years Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes, Inc. has been serving the neediest of the Pajaro Valley through its Food Pantry and Hot Lunch Programs. 

Having seen an increase over the last four years of over 100% in the Food Pantry and over 60% in the Hot Lunch Program, we continue this much needed service of hunger relief for the local community.

If you would like to join in our hunger relief efforts, this holiday season, we are in need of frozen Turkeys and volunteer support.  To help please contact Margarita Cortez at 831.722.4144 or email director@pvloavesandfishes.org.  You can also donate online through our website at www.pvloavesandfishes.org

The Central Coast Foreclosure Collaborative invites you to get FREE information about pre & post foreclosure options.

Get free information about:

• Foreclosure Options for homeowners
• Tax-consequences of foreclosure
• Free and low-cost resources for homeowners
• Reporting fraud & avoiding “rescue” scams
• Finding resources for HUD- certified housing counseling, debt & credit counseling, bankruptcy, and emotional support

Spanish Translation will be provided.

For more information, call:

Watsonville Law Center: 831-722-2845

Santa Cruz Community Ventures will be offering ongoing FREE financial education workshops throughout Santa Cruz County beginning October, 2011.  See below or call Irma Ranzuglia at (831) 460-2343 for more information or to reserve a seat. (Please call ahead. Space is limited.)

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER CALENDER OF CLASSES

Workshop topics include (but not limited to):

Managing Credit and Debt Wisely

Learn how to read and consider the fine print in credit offers, how interest rates work, “shopping” for a card and avoiding common marketing strategies.   You’ll leave this class with tips and tools, which can help ensure you never fall into the “credit card trap” again.

The Basics of Budgeting and Saving

We can all benefit from having a spending and saving plan. Explore the reasons and influences behind your buying habits and learn how to build positive ones.  In this class we’ll help you create a realistic monthly budget and get you started on the path to a healthy financial future.

Understanding Credit Reports and Scores

Learn where to access your free credit report and score, how to read a report, dispute a claim and understand what factors into your credit score.  Find out which actions most impact your credit and what your rights and responsibilities are in managing, repairing and establishing a positive credit history.

The Benefits of Banking

There are many benefits to banking, including protection from fraud and expensive predatory practices, such as payday lenders, pawn shops and refund anticipation loans.  In this class we’ll outline the basics of bank products, fee structures and the difference between banks and credit unions.

 Open Recruitments

The following recruitments are now open:

Eligibility Worker I

Open and Promotional Opportunity

Salary: $3,092 – 3,914 / Month

Last day to apply:  Friday, October 14, 2011

Eligibility Worker III

Open and Promotional Opportunity

Salary: $3,839 – 4,855 / Month

Last day to apply:  Friday, October 14, 2011

If you are interested in applying, please refer to the County website at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com. 

or

Visti the Santa Cruz County link for more information : http://www.jobaps.com/SCRUZ/sup/Bulpreview.asp?R1=11&R2=SC3&R3=02