Tri-Valley Anti-Poverty Collaborative (TVAPC)
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Our Mission:
The mission of the Anti-Poverty Collaborative is to eradicate poverty in the Tri-Valley by advocating, collaborating, educating, and amplifying messages to drive systems-level change around healthcare, education, affordable housing, food security, and economic justice.
We bring together nonprofits, faith organizations, business leaders, and elected officials to highlight pockets of poverty in the Tri-Valley and work towards finding sustainable and innovative solutions. We believe that everyone deserves a decent standard of living and access to basic necessities, including food, shelter, healthcare, and education.
Our collaborative works towards promoting policies and initiatives that address the root causes of poverty, and we advocate for equity and justice for all members of our community. We believe that by working together, we can create a more just and equitable society, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.
Previous Programs
On October 2, 2026, the Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance and Tri-Valley Anti-Poverty Collaborative hosted House of Cards: From Housing Instability to Housing Stability at Patelco Credit Union.
The program explored the policies, services, and partnerships addressing housing instability across our region. Dr. Amy Cole-Bloom of Alameda County Health provided a systems-level perspective, followed by conversations with nonprofit, local government, and affordable housing leaders about the work happening on the ground and opportunities to create lasting housing solutions.
You may watch a recording of the program here.
On April 17, 2026, the Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance and the Tri-Valley Anti-Poverty Collaborative hosted Justice on the Table: Building Long-Term Hunger Solutions in the East Bay at Patelco Credit Union.
The program explored the systemic barriers shaping food access across the East Bay and highlighted opportunities for advocacy and long-term, sustainable change.
The event featured a keynote from Sheila Burks, followed by a panel moderated by Regi Young with John Bost, Christine Dillman, and Janette Kennedy. The session concluded with a policy and advocacy update from Jared Call.
We appreciate the generous support of Sandia National Laboratories and Patelco Credit Union. You may watch a recording of the program here.
TVNPA and the East Bay Leadership Council thank everyone who attended Grounded Leadership: Community Members, Businesses & Nonprofits in Action on June 18.
In a time of deep challenges and growing division, your presence affirmed the power of coming together across sectors to shape solutions rooted in shared values and collective strength.
We’re grateful for the honest dialogue, inspiring stories, and new connections forged at the forum. Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, business owner, public servant, or engaged resident—your voice matters, and your leadership makes a difference.
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Thank you to to everyone who attended, Navigating Change: Immigrant Stories, Challenges, and Policy Impacts on April 3, 2025. This program began with a presentation by Julia Raifman, Director of Community Assessment, Planning, and Evaluation (CAPE) with Alameda County. Julia shared an overview of immigrant demographics in the Tri-Valley, highlighting key data on service gaps and regional challenges. Next, Raha Jorjani, Alameda County Public Defender, presents a Know Your Rights session focused on sanctuary policies, immigration emergency preparedness, and legal rights.
The program concludes with a panel discussion featuring nonprofit leaders from CityServe of the Tri-Valley, Open Heart Kitchen, CAPE Head Start, and La Familia. Panelists share their direct experiences supporting immigrant communities, explore current service needs, and highlight opportunities for collaboration across sectors.
You may watch a recording of the program here.
Thank you to everyone who attended Mental Health Matters on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Rosewood Commons Conference Center. This program addressed the critical mental health challenges in our community, with a focus on the Tri-Valley. Mental health and poverty are deeply intertwined. Financial instability often exacerbates mental health struggles, while untreated mental health conditions can push individuals and families deeper into poverty. That’s why Mental Health Matters is so important—together, we’ll explore how to break this cycle and create pathways to well-being for all.
You may watch the recording of the program here.
Thank you to everyone who attended our June Community Program, “The State of Housing in the Tri-Valley: A Deeper Dive” on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore. This session builds on the landscape level insights shared by our County leaders and delve deeper into the innovative solutions being pioneered on the ground by local nonprofits. If you were unable to join us , you may watch the recording of the program here.
Thank you to everyone who attended our Anti-Poverty Collaborative event, “State of Housing for Vulnerable Populations” on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore. If you were unable to join us , you may watch the recording of the program here.
Thank you to everyone who attended our previous Anti-Poverty Collaborative event, titled “Bridging the Gap,” on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore. If you were unable to join us , you may watch the recording of the program here.
Correction and Clarification Notice:
“Just Getting by in the Tri-Valley” Report
We wish to bring to your attention a correction and clarification regarding our recently published report, “Just Getting by in the Tri-Valley.”
On Page 8 of the report, in the section discussing public benefits, the number of individuals in the City of Pleasanton listed as receiving public assistance was erroneously stated as 31,082. The correct number is 21,082. Additionally, we would like to clarify that this narrative section of page 8 was drafted using to ACS 2017-2021 data and this includes those receiving Supplemental Security Income, Cash Assistance, Food Stamps, and public health insurance. The major categories of public health insurance are Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), CHAMPVA or VA coverage, State-specific plans, and Indian Health Service (IHS).
The table (Figure 10) on page 8 references Alameda County Social Services data from April 2023, and it includes the number of Tri-Valley residents receiving MediCal, CalFresh, CalWorks, and General Assistance, and does not include Medicare or other insurances. These numbers may be duplicated.
We sincerely apologize for this oversight and any resultant confusion. To ensure the integrity of the information we share, we have updated the report with the correct data. A revised version is now available for download below.
Your trust is important to us, and we are committed to upholding the highest standards of accuracy in our publications. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at info@tvnpa.org if you have any questions or concerns.
Warm regards,
The TVNPA Team
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