Rubicon Programs Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram About us Services News Impact Donate Contact us GET HELP CONNECTIONS Fighting poverty is not an individual effort. People depend on social connections not only to secure employment, but to help buffer a set-back should an unexpected life event occur, like a lost job or a health issue. Connections is designed to build participants’ self-efficacy, strengthen their personal networks, and equip them to participate in meaningful ways in civic activities that impact their communities. By strengthening their own financial, social and health situation, participants emerge ready to act as leaders in community and civic life. Their personal successes have a ripple effect, benefiting their family and broader community. Services include: Support and training, in partnership with our Employer Services team and Career Services staff, to build and nurture a professional network. A leadership development pipeline to help participants interested in contributing to Rubicon’s programming decisions, and broader community issues. Partners include: Safe Return Team Reentry Success Center STAND for Families Free of Violence HOW WE WORK Fighting poverty is not an individual effort. People depend on social connections not only to secure employment, but to help buffer a set-back should an unexpected life event occur, like a lost job or a health issue. Connections is designed to build participants’ self-efficacy, strengthen their personal networks, and equip them to participate in meaningful ways in civic activities that impact their communities. By strengthening their own financial, social and health situation, participants emerge ready to act as leaders in community and civic life. Their personal successes have a ripple effect, benefiting their family and broader community. CONNECTIONS SERVICES STAFF LaReese Stitts Impact Coach, Diablo Valley College Sarah Williams Staff Attorney Alisha Semplar Community Connections Program Manager Impact Coach The Impact Coach is the primary relationship between the participant and Rubicon. Each participant is assigned an Impact Coach who will provide support and guidance for the duration of their work with Rubicon. Our Impact Coaches are trained in transformative coaching, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care principles, and bring, on average, five to seven years of counseling and case management experience to the position. Connections Manager The Connections Manager develops, implements, and coordinates the leadership development pipeline and community engagement program, and provides ongoing management and support for Restorative Circles. PARTICIPANT SPOTLIGHTS John & Sieur “Rubicon taught me to smash my fixed mindset and adopt a growth mindset. Now, I know things don’t have to stay the same.” READ MORE Mario "I’m proud that I am able to be where I am at this stage in my life. I’ve overcome some serious obstacles. It’s been a struggle. But I’ve conquered them all, thanks to Rubicon." READ MORE Drummond “What you need is a big bandage to cover up the whole cut and lets it heal. Rubicon heals. It brings you back together. It breaks the cycle of poverty." READ MORE Donate Blog Contact us Sitemap Privacy Policy Rubicon Programs Administrative offices: 2500 Bissell Avenue Richmond, CA 94804 EIN 94-2301550 Copyright ©2021 Rubicon Programs