Resource and Referrals
English Classes:
In 2004 volunteers began teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to individuals in the community who needed to improve their English skills. Today volunteers teach three weekly classes during the traditional school year and one class during the summer months. The classes rotate on an eight week cycle and focus on basic conversation, reading and writing. The volunteer teachers constantly update class materials and teaching methods in order to provide high level English instruction. Our English classes help create new opportunities and build confidence for our students!
Employment Opportunity Workshop:
Employment Opportunity Workshop began in 2009 in response to the economic crisis and the resulting increase in unemployment. The workshop helps individuals advance their job search through personalized assistance in setting up an e-mail account, building a resume, filling out applications and improving basic interview skills. The newest program at the Monument Crisis Center, the Employment Opportunity Workshop improves individuals' confidence and helps job-seekers on their search for securing full time work.
Health
Since inception the Monument Crisis Center has served as a valuable resource for individuals and families to receive assistance with their medical and health concerns. With the move to our current location the Center increased its focus on providing health assistance services to community members, which includes application assistance, on-site health clinics and strengthening partnerships with local health organizations.
Application assistance for: MediCal, Healthy Families
Partnerships: RotaCare, La Clinica Raza, Contra Costa Health Adult Education Program and more.
DMV Vouchers
We offer DMV Vouchers to lower the cost for an ID. You must be a client and can only receive two vouchers for life time.
How Can You Help?
English Classes: Donate notebooks, pens, English-Spanish dictionaries or teaching materials. Volunteer ESL teachers or teaching assistants are also need. .If you have any prior teaching experience, lesson plan ideas or class exercies, please let us know! We always look for ways to improve our program!
Opportunity Workshop: Volunteer to assist job-seekers with basic job search skills. Bilingual volunteers are in high demand to translate job information and applications for those who speak English as a second language.
English Class:
Mondays and Tuesdays: 9am to 11am Tuesday evenings: 5pm tp 6:30pm.
Employment Opportunity Workshop:
Thursday: 9am to 11:30am
In order to receive assistance or participate in our programs, you must be a registered client.
Other Programs