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NSCLC newsletter – issue 16

Due to the generous sponsorship of Wells Fargo, Rebuilding Together Solano County (RTSC) will be distributing 30 pounds of non-perishable food as well as a Safe At Home Kit for veterans and their families. Since 2013 Wells Fargo has provided more than $225,000 in support to RTSC as well as leadership on the RTSC Board of Directors to continue our critical mission of allowing low-income veteran and senior homeowners the ability to remain in their own home – safely and with dignity.

Each of the Safe At Home Kits will include an Earthquake Tool (to turn off gas/water, prybar and break glass), Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, CO Alarm, Flashlight, Nightlight, Gloves, Hand Soap, Face Masks and other safety items.

Please plan to join us:

Date: November 11, 2020 (Veterans Day)

Time: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Location: Vallejo Community Presbyterian Church
2800 Georgia Street, Vallejo
Drive Thru in Rear of Building

All veteran / military households receiving our giveaway on Veterans Day are required to provide the following:
Driver’s License – showing Solano County address
Military ID / VA Card or DD-214 Discharge Documentation
RTSC is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to allowing low-income veterans, seniors and disabled residents the ability to remain in their home – safely and with dignity.

For further details go to our website, www.RebuildingTogetherSolanoCounty.org

Great News. Rebuilding Together Solano County is still active in 2020 with our food pantry to more than 1,000 households in Solano County each month. These program services are offered to low-income veteran, senior, disabled and other low-income residents of Solano County.

RTSC Food Pantry has been operational since April 2018 in partnership with Vallejo Costco and the Solano Contra Costa Food Bank (as part of Feeding America). This allows RTSC to fulfill our mission of bringing volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of low-income homeowners. Since COVID-19 the number of low-income veterans / seniors / disabled residents suffering from food insecurity multiplied seven-fold to more than 1,000 households a month. As such, RTSC has expanded our Food Pantry beyond our weekly program in Vallejo to include mobile monthly distributions to: 7 low-income mobile home parks throughout Solano County, Solano County Veterans and a partnership with Vallejo Steffan Manor Elementary School and the neighborhood. Due to the pandemic, the amount of food distributed by RTSC and its volunteers has expanded from an average of 750 to 10,000 pounds a week.

For further details, refer to our website – www.RebuildingTogetherSolanoCounty.or

NSCLC newsletter – issue 15

Siblings, the Napa Solano Central Labor Council regrets to inform our members and the Community that we have voted to pull our endorsement of Hakeem Brown for Mayor of Vallejo. The Delegate body, made up of representatives of our 48 affiliated Unions who work on behalf of over 40,000 members, felt that Councilmember Brown’s lack of transparency surrounding his criminal past was a violation of the trust that we had placed in him when we voted to endorse.

This decision was made exceedingly difficult considering the support Councilmember Brown has given working families in the 5 years we have known him and the close relationship he has built with our membership. We believe in providing opportunities and support for those who have paid their debts and are seeking to rebuild their lives. Mr. Brown’s past and this vote does not negate the hard work he has put into the community or himself.

We appreciate the patience shown by our members and the community as we adhered to our process, ensuring that all of the Central Labor Councils affiliated unions and its members had ample opportunity to hear from Councilmember Brown personally before we voted to take a position.

Like any decision we make to endorse candidates, this action relates only to the collective delegate body of the Napa Solano Central Council, with each affiliated Union free to act independently from any actions the Council takes surrounding our endorsements. And of course, like every American, our members will have the opportunity to have their voices heard at the ballot box.

Siblings, the Delegate body of the Napa Solano Central Labor Council met last evening to consider the endorsement for Hakeem Brown for Mayor of Vallejo. Councilmember Brown appeared in front of our delegates and answered tough questions posed by the group. Unfortunately, several of our affiliated Unions are in the process of voting by their members which necessitated a delay in the vote on our official position until Saturday October 24th at Noon.

Our Delegates felt that the seriousness of the allegations and the impacts our endorsement has on the election needed to be as inclusive as possible with every affiliate given a chance to weigh the facts of the allegations and have a voice. We hope that our members and Community Allies respect our process, which is the foundation of our Delegate body.

NSCLC newsletter – issue 14