West Modesto Community Collaborative Navigation Project

By Jasmine P. Corena / Navigation Program Project Coordinator & WMCC Communications Coordinator

Do you reside in 95351, 95354, or 95358 and need referral assistance for public benefits, job training, behavioral health, food, or housing? West Modesto Community Collaborative has partnered with the Stanislaus County Community Service Agency to offer the Navigation Project to families and individuals who need referral assistance. As project coordinators at West Modesto Community Collaborative Liliana F. and Jasmine C. are here to help navigate you with finding the right resources to help alleviate any hardships.

High prices have created financial hardships for many Stanislaus residents. After Covid-19 it has impacted many families and individuals leaving some homeless or even living paycheck to paycheck. The Navigation Project began in March 2022 and has helped over 75 families with multiple resources. As project coordinators, our goal is to fulfill every request needed by helping families and individuals find resources either within West Modesto Community Collaborative or by referring them to an outside agency within Stanislaus county. Through these applicants, we continue to see high demand for food, housing, and utility assistance. As we continue to see the demand for these resources we also see the lack of funding in these areas however we are thankful for agencies like Second Harvest of Greater Valley, CVOC, and Community Housing and Shelter.

As an agency, we make great efforts to promote programs such as the Navigation Project by attending local community events such as local health fairs, school events, resource fairs, vaccine clinics, and even the local Modesto Farmers market! All these efforts to promote the program are a necessity to ensure that we can reach all and any community member. We understand that sometimes it is hard to stay informed with the different resources and events happening however we are committed to reaching individuals and families through local community engagements. Not only will you find West Modesto Community Collaborative staff at these events but you will also see our trained outreach volunteers informing the community about the Navigation Project and the other programs offered within our organization.

Applying is easy! All you have to do is either go online to westmodestocollaborative.com and under the programs tab, click on Navigation Application or follow us on Instagram @westmodestocollaborative and click the link in our bio. The application is available in both Spanish and English and consists of a few questions. We encourage those who are interested to apply regardless of income, citizenship status, or level of impact.

To learn more about who we are and the programs we offer visit our website at westmodestocollaborative. com, follow us on all social media platforms @ westmodestocollaborative, or give us a call at (209)522-6902.