Discover how FIERCE Advocates and First 5 Contra Costa County partnered to empower parents and caregivers through a five week Advocacy Bootcamp. Participants built leadership skills, gained confidence, and learned to advocate for meaningful change in their communities.

Discover how the 2025 Black Women’s Sanctuary Conference brought Black women together for healing, rest, and community connection through workshops, sound baths, and creative expression.

FIERCE Advocates’ Dulce Galicia represented the organization at the national NAFSCE conference, gaining insights, forging connections, and highlighting how family engagement drives educational equity.

With SNAP (CalFresh) benefits temporarily paused, many families may face food insecurity. Our community is coming together to help. Learn about local food programs, grocery resources, and East Bay restaurants providing meals to support families across Contra Costa.

In light of recent ICE activity across the Bay Area, FIERCE Advocates reaffirms its commitment to collective care and community strength. Read our full statement of solidarity and explore trusted resources and spaces for healing and connection.

Halloween is a time for fun, costumes, and candy. This guide helps families enjoy the holiday safely while teaching children about cultural respect. Learn practical safety tips, fire precautions, and strategies for talking with kids about cultural appropriation.

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, FIERCE Advocates invites our community to learn, care, and take action. From early detection to choosing safer products, we can protect our health and uplift one another through shared knowledge, compassion, and empowerment.

FIERCE Advocates is partnering with Breast Friends to expand lactation support for Black and Brown families. Learn how this collaboration empowers parents, nurtures babies, and celebrates community wellness.

FIERCE Advocates’ 20th Anniversary Block Party was a vibrant celebration of wellness, creativity, and community power. From Zumba and food vendors to healing-centered partners, each participant brought joy and purpose to the day. Together, we honored two decades of collective care and strengthened the movement for equity across Contra Costa County.

FIERCE Advocates celebrated 20 years of community impact at our Anniversary Block Party in Richmond. From Zumba and line dancing to face painting and local performances, the day was full of connection, joy, and celebration. Explore highlights, stories, and photos from this unforgettable event.

Richmond neighbors came together at Humphrey Playlot for FIERCE’s Back to School Bash, sharing ideas, connecting across generations, and imagining a safer, greener park for their families. Youth, leaders, and families helped turn vision into action for equitable community spaces.

Executive Director Sheryl Lane and Supervisor Gioia reflect on the evolution of FIERCE Advocates, the power of storytelling, and the importance of partnership in shaping Richmond’s future.

Joyce Roys-Aguilera highlights how FIERCE Advocates empowers Black and Latinx families, builds resident leaders, and creates generational change. Celebrate 20 years of community-driven impact at FIERCE’s 20th Anniversary Block Party.

Executive Director Sheryl Lane joined ABC7 to reflect on FIERCE’s 20 years of impact and invite the community to celebrate at our free anniversary block party this Saturday in Richmond.

Through Brilliance of Brotherhood, Alex Spry shares how men of all ages are finding encouragement, wisdom, and connection. As part of FIERCE’s 20-year legacy, the program shows how investing in men’s growth leads to stronger families and communities.

For two decades, FIERCE Advocates has stood alongside Black and Latinx families, building community power, expanding opportunities for youth, and shaping policies that create equity. As we celebrate our 20th Anniversary, we reflect on the resilience and impact that have defined our journey while inviting you to join us in shaping the next chapter. Sponsorships, donations, and partnerships ensure that together we can continue uplifting families, strengthening communities, and lighting the path forward for the future.

Eighteen new community-based doulas have joined the CoCo Doulas program, bringing the total to 60 graduates since 2021. Their journey reflects healing, leadership, and the power of birth justice for Black families in Contra Costa County.

Families, youth, and community partners gathered at the 5th Annual Back-to-School Jump Off for a day of fun, resources, and connection. Students left with backpacks, families discovered valuable services, and everyone celebrated the joy and resilience of the community.

Women’s Equality Day marks the certification of the 19th Amendment, a milestone in the fight for women’s voting rights. Yet true equality remains unfinished, especially for women of color. FIERCE Advocates continues this legacy by uplifting families through leadership development, advocacy, and healing-centered care.

When Tannia Vargas joined FIERCE Advocates’ Community Education Leadership Institute (CELI), she wanted to learn how to advocate for her children’s education. Through CELI, she gained skills in public speaking, policy engagement, and coalition-building, along with the confidence to step into leadership. After graduating in Fall 2024, Tannia was appointed to the Citizen’s Bond Oversight Committee, ensuring school construction funds are used responsibly and equitably. CELI empowers parents and community leaders to influence local boards and commissions, showing that when parents lead, communities thrive. The Spring 2026 interest form is now open.