About Us

WHO WE ARE

About Community
Connections

The San Joaquin Delta College CalWORKs Program is committed to supporting student parents in achieving success in their education, careers, and personal lives. Through connections to on-campus resources and local community organizations, we aim to create a positive impact for both students and their families, transforming futures across generations.

In 2002, the CalWORKs Program recognized a need for a comprehensive directory of resources in San Joaquin County. Armed with just a handful of community agency names and phone numbers, we set out to gather information on non-profit organizations, services, and programs across the county. This effort gave birth to the Community Connections Resource Directory, which has since grown to include over 730 programs, and is updated annually—a labor of love, driven by our commitment to the success of our students and the community.

In the last decade, the Council for Quality Education and Care of Children (CQECC) and the San Joaquin County Children’s Services Coordinating Commission have joined us in this mission, helping to expand and sponsor the Directory’s growth. With their partnership, we’ve been able to broaden the Directory's reach and make it more accessible to the community at large.

Our vision has always been to ensure that the Directory is available to everyone in San Joaquin County—because we understand the enormous need for this resource and the positive impact it has on those who use it. We’re excited about the future of Community Connections and the next phase of its growth.

The following deserve special thanks:

San Joaquin County Organizations, Agencies, and Programs: Thank you to all the local organizations that contribute their up-to-date information, making the Directory a valuable tool for our community.

SJDC CalWORKs Program: Our dedicated staff at San Joaquin Delta College works tirelessly to gather, verify, and organize the information in the Directory.

United Way of San Joaquin: Their generous underwriting of the improved technology, as well as the integration of tools like GuideStar and Charity Navigator search prompts, has greatly enhanced the functionality and accessibility. Through their dedication and passion for local impact, the United Way helps ensure that the Directory remains a trusted and invaluable resource for all in San Joaquin County.

Generous Sponsors: We extend our heartfelt thanks to the organizations that have contributed financial or in-kind support, enabling us to cover printing and dissemination costs for both the hard copy and online versions of the Directory.

SJDC CalWORKs Program: Empowering Success

The SJDC CalWORKs Program supports students who are TANF recipients, helping them navigate their educational journey and career goals. Services include:

Services includes:
  • ‌ Academic Advising: Academic advising and case management support help students navigate their educational goals by offering guidance on course selection and enrollment assistance. List this first.
  • ‌ Needs Assessments and Referrals: Personalized support to connect students with resources on and off campus.
  • ‌ Workshops and Resources: Covering topics like transportation, housing, finances, legal issues, child care, and conflict resolution.
  • ‌ Job Skills: Including work-study opportunities and job placement.
  • ‌ Priority Registration: first day priority registration available to eligible CalWORKs students.

For more information, contact us at (209) 954-5151 ext. 6209

How You Can Help

While we don’t have a direct donation portal at the moment, your support—whether through sharing resources, volunteering, or collaborating with us—helps expand the impact of Community Connections. Together, we can continue to make this vital resource available to even more individuals and families in San Joaquin County.

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