UCP of the North Bay
Community Outreach Update

August 28, 2020

Agency News

DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT of giving from now until September 30, 2020 through the Travis Credit Union Foundation COVID-19 Relief Initiative benefitting UCP of the North Bay. All donations up to $20,000 will be matched and funds will provide tablets and technology for children and adults with developmental disabilities to stay connected with our education and employment programs from home.

CLICK THE VIDEO BELOW to see a special message from our #GivingTuesdayNow Ambassador, Michael Pritchard, about this incredible opportunity for our organization!

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Please visit www.tcufund.org and select UCP of the North Bay from the dropdown menu.

Double your impact, give generously!

Coming in September: “Flipside Thrift,” our new UCP of the North Bay Thrift Center, will be opening at 6591 Commerce Blvd. in Rohnert Park.  UCP of the North Bay has owned and operated multiple thrift centers for many years in Solano, Sutter, Yolo, and Santa Cruz Counties – and now Sonoma County!  All proceeds support our programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities. 

UCP of the North Bay would like to give our sincere thanks and support to the first responders and emergency personnel that are battling the current fires, risking their safety so that we can be safe.  Their courage and dedication is an inspiration to all of us who work to improve the lives of people with developmental disabilities living throughout the North Bay.  On behalf of the entire UCP of the North Bay Community, thank you! 

Cypress School Update

Cypress School continues their new and improved distance learning program.  We are proud of the hard work of our teachers, therapists and staff to support students remotely during this challenging time.  The state has announced exceptions allowing distance learning for special education students in small groups.  The guidance stipulates 25% of the normal campus capacity and a ratio not to exceed 14 students and 2 staff.  We await further clarification on this guidance to determine how to support students who require 1:1 and 1:2 support.  The Cypress all-staff training on Wednesday will focus on behavior support and COVID-safe procedures on campus and in the community.   

Adult Day Program Update

We are happy to report that our UCP of the North Bay staff members and participants who were forced to evacuate due to the fires burning in Sonoma, Napa, and Solano Counties, have all been able to return safely to their homes.  We are truly grateful for the swift actions and dedicated care the team at UCP of the North Bay exhibited during these challenging times.