Don't Forget to Vote - Election Day is Tuesday, November 8, 2022
NOTE: Pacifica Resource Center is a nonprofit and does not endorse candidates for elective public office. An endorsement by past or current PRC staff or board members does not imply an endorsement by PRC.
Any statement that suggests Pacifica Resource Center supports or opposes a candidate was done without authorization or permission of Pacifica Resource Center.
Voting information and resources
Voter registration by mail and online is closed as of October 24, but eligible voters can still register in person up to and including election day on November 8.
Conditional voter registration is a safety net for Californians who miss the deadline to register to vote or update their voter registration information. Voters can use the conditional voter registration process through Election Day. Eligible citizens can go to their county election office, polling place, or vote center to register and vote conditionally. These ballots will be processed once the county elections office has completed the voter registration verification process.
Return your vote-by-mail ballot by mail with prepaid postage as long as it's postmarked on or before Election Day and received by November 15, 2022, or in-person to a secure ballot drop box, to a voting location or your county elections office by 8:00 p.m. on November 8, 2022.
Hate Crime at PRC - 10/28/2022
On Friday 10/28 just before noon, one of PRC's back office windows was broken by a man in a grey truck. He deliberately stopped in front of PRC at the corner of Palmetto & Santa Maria and threw a rock at our window. I have no idea why someone would think throwing a rock at PRC was better than talking to us about what made them commit such a violent act against us. Was it the Pride Flag we proudly hang in that window? Was it that they don't agree with the services we provide to our unhoused neighbors? Was it random?
Whatever the reason, I am disheartened and saddened to know someone in our community thought throwing a rock was the solution to their anger. Thankfully, no one was sitting at the window. While no one was physically hurt, we at PRC are emotionally shaken, shocked, and worried that this violence might continue against us or our neighbors.
PPD responded quickly and is investigating the incident as a hate crime. I thank PRC Office Manager Dulce Adonis and PRC Executive Assistant Michelle Hofland for managing the situation and insuring our staff’s safety. Thank you, also, to City of Pacifica Parks and Facilities Superintendent Gino Assereto for covering the hole in the window until we can get it replaced and Public Works Director Lisa Petersen for coordinating within her department to help.
Please help us find who did this, so they can get the help they need. If you were on or near Palmetto at Santa Maria on Friday before 12p and saw something or you have any information about what happened at PRC, please contact PPD non-emergency line at 650 650-738-7314 or by email police@pacificapolice.org or contact the Silent Witness Hotline at 650-359-4444.
Yours in peace and appreciation.
Anita M. Rees, PRC Executive Director
#WeArePRC #UnitedAgainstHatePacifica #CoastPride
Sponsor Now! Palm-a-Palooza 2022!
Palm-a-Palooza 2022!
Presented by Pacifica Resource Center
This is an online fundraiser to benefit PRC on Saturday, October 8, 2022.
In lieu of an in-person event, PRC staff and board members will deliver exclusive gifts to our sponsors on Saturday, October 8, 2022. This year’s gift for $100+ sponsors includes a beautiful bespoke candle(s) from Pacifica’s Copper + Moss Studio.
All funds raised through Palm-a-Palooza help PRC continue to provide assistance to the growing number of Pacificans in need with groceries, emergency financial assistance for rent and mortgage, homeless services, and other critical services.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 8, 2022
NOTE: Pacifica Resource Center does not endorse candidates for elective public office.
Any statement that suggests Pacifica Resource Center supports or opposes a candidate was done without authorization or permission of Pacifica Resource Center.
Voting information and resources
Voter registration by mail and online is closed as of October 24, but eligible voters can still register in person up to and including election day on November 8.
Conditional voter registration is a safety net for Californians who miss the deadline to register to vote or update their voter registration information. Voters can use the conditional voter registration process through Election Day. Eligible citizens can go to their county election office, polling place, or vote center to register and vote conditionally. These ballots will be processed once the county elections office has completed the voter registration verification process.
Return your vote-by-mail ballot by mail with prepaid postage as long as it's postmarked on or before Election Day and received by November 15, 2022, or in-person to a secure ballot drop box, to a voting location or your county elections office by 8:00 p.m. on November 8, 2022.
Support PRC's 2022 Back to School Program!
Back to school time is approaching fast and we still need 25 more sturdy backpacks to get ready for the upcoming school year! Help us reach our goal!
Last year with your help, we provided 157 Pacifica youth with backpacks, earbuds, PPE, and Target gift cards for school supplies.
This year, we invite you to support our 2022 Back to School Program with a gift of a backpack and/or $25-$40 Target gift card.
PRC supports the economic security of Pacifica families and individuals by providing a safety net of groceries, housing assistance, and other critical services, including coaching, advocacy, information, and referral.
Now more than ever, our Back to School Program helps our families use their limited incomes to stay housed and feed their families, instead of sacrificing groceries and rent money to prepare their children for school.
Studies show when children have food and shelter and can go to school with the supplies they need, they have the tools to succeed academically.
Thank you again for helping our community's youth attend school prepared and ready to succeed through our Back to School program. All contributions to PRC are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law; our tax ID is 81-1496989.
PRC MOTHER'S DAY CARDS!
To ensure delivery of your card by Mother’s Day, please make your gift by Thursday, April 28, 2022.
Elisa Larson (society6.com/overcastxexposures) contributed the photograph, Maggie Piver is hand addressing each card and dedication, PRC Board Member Robin Crawford penned the original poem, and The GraphicWorks designed the card
Pacifica Resource Center helps mothers and their children with groceries, housing support and other critical services. Your Mother’s Day contribution is a wonderful way to celebrate Mother’s Day and make a real difference in our community.
To make your contribution in honor of Mother's Day, please visit PRC’s Mother’s Day Card Fundraiser Page* and complete our online form by Thursday, April 28, 2022.
*Please be sure to provide the name and address of your honoree in the tribute section. If you are sending a card in memory of someone, please be sure to give their name and where you would like the memorial card sent.*
If you would like to send multiple cards, please put the honoree/memorial addresses and information in the “Recipient Note” section.
Contributions can also be made in person by visiting PRC’s office at 1809 Palmetto Ave. or over the phone by calling (650)738-7470.
Join PRC's team and become part of our community!
Come be a part of our community!
Pacifica Resource Center (PRC) is an integral part of the Pacifica community. Our programs tackle a breadth of sustainability issues such as economic, food, and shelter security. We are a small team that has a mighty impact because each one of us is committed to excellence and providing the highest levels of care that we can, meaning we want everyone who joins our team to feel just as impassioned to provide excellent support to our community as we do!
The following positions are open as of 3/28/2022:
Pacifica Safe Parking Program (PSPP) Coordinator
Case Manager - Social Services, Non-Clinical
Unhoused on the Coast (UC) Outreach Specialist - Homeless Outreach, Non-Clinical Case Management
Grocery Rescue and Delivery (GR&D) Driver
Find more information about each position by selecting a link above or go to About Us / Join Our Team page (pacresourcecenter.org/jobs).
Apply:
On Indeed.com via the links above
Send your cover letter and resume to pacresourcecenterhiring@gmail.com. Be sure to note the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line.
PRC Reopening
Four months and 21 days after the fire at PRC on Wednesday, September 22, our front office is officially reopened! And, we are back to our regular office hours.
Special thanks to:
MC Roofing for repairing our roof.
Azzaro Bros for repairing our deck, replacing the fence between our office and our neighbor's backyard, fixing the exterior and interior walls, replacing (and adding a couple) of windows, building a ceiling an replacing our insulation, replacing our fluorescent lights with recessed LEDs, and texturing and painting the new walls and ceiling.
Sean’s Quality Floors for the new floor in our reception area.
Four Square Electric for re-configuring our Ethernet ports for our new front desk location.
The fire and its aftermath have been traumatic and the repairs have been challenging for our staff, volunteers, and clients. The last remnant of the fire is the damage to our California Poppies mural by Robbie Louthan. In the coming year, we will decide if we will repaint it or redo it completely.
Thank you all for your patience and support. #WeArePRC #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors
If you need help or have question, please call (650) 738-7470, contact us on or website at https://www.pacresourcecenter.org/contact, or email us at info@pacresourcecenter.org.
PRC Earn It Keep IT $ave It Tax Services 2022
PRC's tax season kicks off on Monday, January 31, 2022.
Did you know? You may qualify for more than $6,000 in refunds from the California and Federal Earned Income Tax Credits.
The amount of the cash-back tax credit depends on income and family size. To qualify for at least one of the two cash-back credits, your wages need to be less than $54,000.
Make an appointment to come to PRC's office on one of our designated tax days.
Mondays 10:00a - 12:30p
Wednesdays 2:00p - 7:00p
Call 650-738-7470 now or click the button below to message PRC Tax Site Coordinator Dulce Adonis.
Please bring the following to your tax appointment when scheduled:
Photo ID and Social Security Card or ITIN for each person on your tax return
W-2 for all jobs
All 1099s, 1098s and any other tax forms
Last year's tax return
Savings and checking account and routing numbers for direct deposit
All tax services, including e-filing, are provided at no cost by tax preparers trained on tax law and certified by the IRS.