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DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICESSolano African American/BlackCommunity Resources Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS1Purpose of African American/Black Community Resources Guide. 2How to Use the Guide . 3City of Benicia . 4City of Dixon . 5City of Fairfield . 6City Rio Vista . 10City of Suisun . 11City of Vacaville . 12City of Vallejo . 14Countywide . 17

2Purpose: Solano African American/BlackCommunity Resources GuideSolano County is one of the top diverse counties in California. Approximately 14 percentof the County’s population identify as Black or African American1. Community data hasindicated that the African American or Black community is experiencing disparate healthand socio-economic outcomes compared to other local communities. For example,according to the California Department of Education, African American or Black k-12students have the highest suspension rate (13.8%); nearly 2.4 times the County rate,and three times the rate of white students.2 Solano County Health & Social Services(H&SS) has recently convened a series of staff caucuses to discuss strategies to addressdisparate health and socioeconomic outcomes that are occurring in the local AfricanAmerican community. The H&SS African American/Black Caucus has generated thisguide to increase access to culturally-specific community-based programs and serviceswith the intent to provide additional protective factors in the Black community; to closethe gaps of disparate outcomes experienced by Solano African Americans.1United States Census: 2013-2017 American Community Survey Five Year Estimates, retrieved on February 27, ices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid ACS 17 5YR DP05&prodType table2 California Department of Education: 2017-2018 Suspension Rate Solano Report, retrieved on February 26, uspRate.aspx?year 2017-18&agglevel County&cds 48

3How to Use the GuideThe Solano African American/Black Community Resources Guide provides informationon services provided across Solano County in categories of health and fitness, youthfocus programs, faith-based services, education, advocacy, and social gatherings andevents. Programs and services are listed by city, and include: the program’s name, abrief description of the program/service, schedule when applicable, and the contactinformation. Most programs and services are culturally-specific to the AfricanAmerican/Black community unless otherwise indicated. Also, most programs andservices are free, but please contact the organization directly for more information.

4City of BeniciaYouth Focused Programs and ServicesProgramKyle HylandFoundation BeniciaTeen CenterDescriptionTeen center open toall Benicia youthProgramParks & CommunityServicesDescriptionRecreationalactivities for all agesScheduleMon-Tues - 3:05 5:30PMWed-Thurs - 2:35–5:30PMFri-1:15–6PMClosed Sat & SunContact Information1135 Church StreetBenicia, CA 94510707-301-8312Health and FitnessScheduleMon-Fri 8:30am –5:00pmClosed Sat & SunContact Information370 East L. StreetBenicia, CA ducationProgramBenicia UnifiedSchool DistrictDescriptionAdult School –personaldevelopment, parenteducation and highschool diplomaprogramScheduleContact forinformationContact Information350 East K StreetBenicia, CA 94510707-747-8367Temporary Housing Programs and ServicesProgramBenicia CommunityAction CouncilDescriptionProvide services foreconomicallydisadvantagedresidents – lowincome housingprograms, foodprogram, and cardonation program.ScheduleContact forinformationContact InformationBenicia Community Action Council480 Military EastBenicia, CA 94510707-745-0900Benicia Housing Authority28 Riverhill DriveBenicia, CA 94510707-745-2071http://www.bencac.com/default.asp

5City of DixonYouth Focused Programs and ServicesProgramT.E.A.M DixonDescriptionSports programs forchildren and adults withdevelopmentaldisabilities.ProgramDixon Public LibraryDescriptionLiteracy programs forchildren, adults, andseniors; access to publiccomputersAdult School – personaldevelopment, parenteducation and highschool diploma programScheduleContact for informationContact Informationwww.teamdixon.orgEducationDixon Unified SchoolDistrictScheduleMon-Thurs 11am – 8pmFri-Sat 11am – 6pmSun 1pm -5pmContact for informationContact Information230 N. 1st StreetDixon, CA 95620707-678-5447www.dixonlibrary.com180 S. 1st Street, #6Dixon, CA 95620707-678-1842http://www.dixonusd.org/

6City of FairfieldHealth and FitnessProgramDescriptionScheduleContact InformationAgapeCounselingCenterIndividual, family,and marriagecounseling services.Mon – Fri 9am – 8pmSat - 9am-4pmSun - closedParks andRecreationSports and aquatics,classes for all ages,and older adultrecreation activitiesFairfield Community Center(1000 Kentucky Street):Mon- Fri- 8am - 5:30pm*Closed 1st & 3rd Fridays;Open late on Tuesdaysuntil 7 p.m.Adult Recreation Center(1200 Civic Center Drive):Mon - Fri 8am- 2pm*Closed 1st & 3rd Fridays.National organization-establishes walkinggroups with a focuson African Americanwomen and girlsFresh fruits andvegetables for sale;accepts EBT and WICDetermined by groupmemberswww.girltrek.orgThursdays 3pm – 7pmMay 2, 2019 – October 3,2019Located on the grass area at thecorner of Jefferson & W. TexasStreets707-422-01031234 Empire StreetSuite 1560Fairfield, CA 94533info@solanopride.org4250 Business Center DriveFairfield, CA 94534707-646-3517Girl TrekFairfieldFarmer’s MarketSolano PrideCenterNorth BayRegionalHospitalVarious meetings andgroups, counselingservices for LGBTQcommunityFree Grief SupportGroups- class meetsfor eight sessionsTo be determined1745 Enterprise Dr.Bldg. 2, Suite 1AFairfield, CA an.org/home.html1000 Webster StreetFairfield, CA 94533707-399-8534

7City of FairfieldEducationProgramBarnes and NoblesAlpha Kappa Alpha – TauUpsilon Omega ChapterSolano Library – CivicCenter & CordeliaBranchesFairfield-Suisun UnifiedSchool DistrictDescriptionTeen book club, childrenstory time and book clubProvides scholarships forfemale high schoolstudentsLiteracy programs forchildren, adults, andseniors; access to publiccomputersAdult School – personaldevelopment, parenteducation and highschool diploma programScheduleContact for informationContact Information1600 Gateway Blvd.Fairfield, CA 94533Contact for informationwww.akatuo.comCivic CenterMon- Thurs 10am -9pmFri & Sat 10am - 5 pmSunday 1pm -5 pmCordeliaMon & Wed 10am-6pmTues & Thurs 10am-9pmFri & Sat 10am-5pmSunday 1pm-5pmContact for informationCivic Center Library1150 Kentucky StreetFairfield, CA 94533Cordelia Library5050 Business Center Dr.Fairfield, CA 945341-866-57-ASKUS900 Travis BlvdFairfield, CA 94533707-421-4155

8City of FairfieldFaith-Based Programs and ServicesProgramMount Calvary BaptistChurchDescriptionClothes giveaway andonsite food bankScheduleEvery Thursday1pm – 3pmHistorically Black Collegeand University (HBCU)College Fair – onsiteacceptanceGirls empowermentgroup (11.5 – 19 yearsold)Annual youthconferenceFall – Annual EventMental healthcounseling servicesContact for informationCelebration ChurchSmall groups for socialconnection (faith-based)Contact for informationSt. Paul’s BaptistChurchWomen’s group (faithbased)Wednesdays @ 1:00pm2nd Monday of everymonth; 7pm – 8:30pmContact for informationContact Information1735 Enterprise DriveFairfield, CA 94533707-399-42531735 Enterprise DriveFairfield, CA 94533707-399-42531735 Enterprise DriveFairfield, CA707-399-24951735 Enterprise DriveFairfield, CA 94533707-399-42531745 Enterprise Drive,Bldg. 2, Suite CFairfield, CA 94533707-399-2495counseling@mcbcfs.org1837 Blossom AvenueFairfield, CA 94533707-422-5250www.celebrationch.com2500 N Texas StreetFairfield, CA 94533707-422-2003AdvocacyProgramNational Association forthe Advancement ofColored People(NAACP)DescriptionSecure the political,educational, social, andeconomic equality ofrights to eliminate racebased discriminationand ensure the healthand well-being of allpersons.Schedule1st Saturday of themonth11:00am – 1:00pmContact InformationMt. Calvary Baptist Church1745 Enterprise Drive, Bldg.2 – Suite V108Fairfield, CA 94533707-389-6020www.tricitynaacp.org/local.html

9City of FairfieldAdvocacyProgramNational Council ofNegro Women –Fairfield-SuisunVacaville SectionNational Alliance onMental Illness – SolanoChapterDescriptionLead, advocate for andempower women ofAfrican descent, theirfamilies andcommunities.Advocates for individualswith mental illness andtheir families; mentalhealth support groupsand peer support groupsScheduleContact forinformationContact forinformationContact InformationPO Box 32Fairfield, CA 94533(707) 421-9324arelliving@yahoo.comwww.ncnw.orgP.O. Box 3334Fairfield, CA solanocounty.orgYouth Focused Programs and ServicesProgramPolice Activities League(PAL) – Sullivan CenterSolano Youth VoicesDescriptionProvides activities for7th – 12th Graders inFairfield-Suisun, andTravis School DistrictsCivic engagement andleadership training foryouth.ScheduleMon – Thurs:3pm – 9pmFri: 3pm – 10:30pmContact Information2195 Union AvenueFairfield, CA 94533707-422-6288Contact forinformationAlyssum MaguireYouth Council CoordinatorThe Children’s Network ofSolano County827 Missouri St., Suite 5Fairfield, CA, 94533Office: 707-421-7229, ext.109Cell: 530-520-1676Temporary Housing Programs and ServicesProgramFairfield HousingAuthorityDescriptionHousing programs forlow income residentsScheduleContact forinformationContact Information823 Jefferson Street, # BFairfield, CA 94533Social Gatherings and EventsProgramSticky Rice RestaurantDescriptionLive jazz music by localartistsScheduleSaturday eveningsContact Information5030 Business Drive, STE 100Fairfield, CA 94534

10City of Rio VistaEducationProgramSolano Library – RioVistaDescriptionAccess to publiccomputers, programsfor children and adultsRiver Delta UnifiedSchool District –River Delta AdultSchoolPersonaldevelopment, parenteducation and highschool diplomaprogramsScheduleMon – Thurs 10am–9pmFri-Sat – 10am –5pmSun – 1pm–5 pmContact forinformationContact InformationRio Vista Library44 South Second StreetRio Vista, CA 945711-866-57-ASKUS445 Montezuma StreetRio Vista, CA /enus/About-Us/River-Delta-Adult-School

11City of SuisunHealth and FitnessProgramSalvation Army KrocCenterDescriptionRecreational center forall ages; open gymbasketball on SundaymorningsScheduleMon- Fri – 5:30am –10pmSat-Sun – 6:00am –8:00pmContact Information586 E. Wigeon WaySuisun City, CA 94585707-439-7880EducationProgramSuisun City LibraryDescriptionPublic access tocomputers; programs forchildren and adultsFairfield-SuisunUnified School DistrictAdult School – personaldevelopment, parenteducation and highschool diploma programsScheduleMon - Wed 10am- 6pmTues &Thurs 10am -9pmFri-Sat 10am -5pmSun - ClosedContact for moreinformationContact InformationSuisun City Library601 Pintail DriveSuisun City, CA 945851-866-57-ASKUS900 Travis BlvdFairfield, CA 94533707-421-4155Social Gatherings and EventsProgramSummer ConcertSeriesDescriptionSeven/eight-weekwaterfront music seriesof local artistsScheduleFridays at 6:30pmstarting June 21-August9thSundays at 3pm startingJuly 7 – August 25, 2019Contact Information700 Main StreetSuisun City, CA 94585http://suisunwaterfront.com/