by Marilyn Zanetti-Chavez
CARE (Cooperative Agencies and Resources for Education) is a program offered through EOPS (Extended Opportunities Programs and Services) for single parents who are receiving CalWORKs and who meet other eligibility criteria. The primary goal of the program is to provide single parents additional support to help them attain economic self-sufficiency by earning a two year degree, a certificate of achievement or to transfer to a four year college.
For the past decade, CARE has been working with the Student Senate, Cabrillo Faculty and Staff to put on an exciting event during the fall semester. This event is a collaboration of all of Cabrillo College working together with a common goal: a special evening for our CARE students and their children. On December 9th, CARE will host a Winter Wonderland with an Art focus. On that night, CARE families will enjoy a dinner, art activities, and a care package.
If you would like to get involved, you can purchase a $25 Target or $25 Toys R Us gift card OR make a monetary donation for any amount. Your donation will help to make up a care package. Your donations can be dropped off in the EOPS office, in room 907, next to the cafeteria, or you can call our office (479-6305) and we will pick up your donation. Please make your contribution by December 2nd. Volunteers are also needed for our event. If you would like to assist at one of the Art stations, please let me know.