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Planting Seeds of Success in Stockton

The third seed that is offered by the group is empowerment. It is difficult to get through the first two seeds, education and employment, without the access to this seed. The empowerment seed provides individuals and families with the support and advocacy they need to free up space to obtain a better education, a better job or to start their own business.

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3 years ago

May 18, 2021

Christy Price

Taking the steps necessary to be successful in life can be hard, and situations that are mostly out of an individual’s control can make it a lot harder.

Having a support system to help provide the seeds a person needs to succeed is invaluable. The Three Seeds Organization, a non-profit based in Stockton, Calif., Is just the place to provide those seeds and to help nurture them into fruition.

Located at 1411 W. Fremont, Three Seeds was founded in 2012 by Alicia Perry to “provide educational, employment and entrepreneurial opportunities that build self-esteem and empowers one to become self-sufficient.”, according to the group’s website.

The focus is on three seeds: Education, Employment and Empowerment.

Three Seeds offers the TSO Mastermind Project, which assists in applying for college with free college counseling and mentorships. The group also offers test proctoring, providing someone who is authorized to oversee the test taking process to ensure a test-taker’s identity and the integrity of the test–taking environment.

When it comes to employment Three Seeds offers classes and workshops, such as resume building and mock interviews. At this time, all in- person activities are postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Three Seeds offers a diaper pantry that serves both babies and seniors, diaper and clothes giveaways, a prom dress boutique and various classes, workshops and circles, such as the sister circles.

For more information about what programs and services are being offered at this time, call (209) 475-8306 or toll-free 888-380-5378. You can also visit the website at www.threeseeds.org and choose the chat option.

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Oakland Post: Week of April 24 – 30, 2024

The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of April 24 – 30, 2024

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DA Pamela Price Stands by Mom Who Lost Son to Gun Violence in Oakland

Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018.

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April 22, 2024

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District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones

Publisher’s note: Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018. The photo was too small for readers to see where the women were and what they were doing. Here we show Price and Jones as they complete a walk in memory of Scott. For more information and to contribute, please contact Carol Jones at 510-978-5517 at morefoundation.help@gmail.com. Courtesy photo.

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Vallejo Welcomes Interim City Manager Beverli Marshall

At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10. Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.

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April 22, 2024

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Beverli Marshall began her first day with the City on April 10. ICMA image.

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At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10.

Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.

Current City Manager Michael Malone, whose official departure is slated for April 18, expressed his well wishes. “I wish the City of Vallejo and Interim City Manager Marshall all the best in moving forward on the progress we’ve made to improve service to residents.” Malone expressed his hope that the staff and Council will work closely with ICM Marshall to “ensure success and prosperity for the City.”

According to the Vallejo Sun, Malone stepped into the role of interim city manager in 2021 and became permanent in 2022. Previously, Malone served as the city’s water director and decided to retire from city service e at the end of his contract which is April 18.

“I hope the excellent work of City staff will continue for years to come in Vallejo,” he said. “However, recent developments have led me to this decision to announce my retirement.”

When Malone was appointed, Vallejo was awash in scandals involving the housing division and the police department. A third of the city’s jobs went unfilled during most of his tenure, making for a rocky road for getting things done, the Vallejo Sun reported.

At last night’s council meeting, McConnell explained the selection process, highlighting the council’s confidence in achieving positive outcomes through a collaborative effort, and said this afternoon, “The Council is confident that by working closely together, positive results will be obtained.”

While the search for a permanent city manager is ongoing, an announcement is expected in the coming months.

On behalf of the City Council, Mayor McConnell extended gratitude to the staff, citizen groups, and recruitment firm.

“The Council wishes to thank the staff, the citizens’ group, and the recruitment firm for their diligent work and careful consideration for the selection of what is possibly the most important decision a Council can make on behalf of the betterment of our City,” McConnell said.

The Vallejo Sun contributed to this report.