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REACH fundraiser
Local nonprofit Tri-Valley REACH, which provides affordable housing opportunities for adults with disabilities, is holding its annual fundraiser REACHing for Independence next month in Livermore.
“Join us for an evening of giving while enjoying the sunset amidst the scenic vistas of Livermore’s wine country. Nosh on gourmet wood-fired pizza and desserts while sipping McGrail Family Vineyards wines,” REACH officials said.
The event is set for 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 11 at the winery at 5600 Greenville Road in Livermore.
Tickets, sponsorships and donations remain available (trivalleyreach.org/events) for the fundraiser that generates important money to help the nonprofit fulfill its mission “to help adults with disabilities to live, access and participate fully in all aspects of an activity or service in the same way as any other member of the community.”
Goodness Village funding
Goodness Village, a homelessness support nonprofit that operates 28 tiny homes on the CrossWinds Church property in Livermore for those in need, recently received notice of a boost in state and federal funding.
State Sen. Steve Glazer helped secure $5 million through the California Department of Social Services toward the Phase II, which will include a community center with a classroom, laundry room, large cooking space for micro-business opportunities and storage pantry.
U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell’s efforts enabled Goodness Village to receive $1 million from federal community project funds to support the nonprofit’s operating budget.
The funds will also cover construction costs for new tiny homes, as well as a tiny house medical clinic where nurses will have access to a private space and medical equipment to improve the wellness checks offered at Goodness Village.
“This money will provide us with the opportunity to increase our reach at a time when the need is at an all-time high,” founder and Executive Director Kim Curtis said. “It will have an untold impact on peoples’ lives.”
Night Market is back
The 626 Night Market is returning to the Alameda County Fairgrounds for this weekend, with the popular event inspired by the famous open-air nighttime bazaars of Asia open in Pleasanton from Friday through Sunday.
The festival is set to feature more than 200 local food, merchandise, arts and crafts vendors, along with games, music and entertainment attractions designed to appeal to all ages, organizers said.
The Night Market runs from 3-11 p.m. this Friday and 1-11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For tickets and more information, visit www.626nightmarket.com.
