To: Board of Supervisors
From: John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Report Title: ADOPT resolution honoring the 20th Anniversary of FIERCE Advocates
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT resolution honoring the 20th Anniversary of FIERCE Advocates
FISCAL IMPACT:
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BACKGROUND:
See resolution text.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
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The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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IN THE MATTER OF HONORING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF FIRECE ADVOCATES
WHEREAS, twenty years ago, the Building Blocks for Kids (BBK) Collaborative was launched in Richmond’s Iron Triangle neighborhood to radically transform the lives of children and families through deep community collaboration, strategic investment, and the belief that every child deserves the chance to thrive; and
WHEREAS, with its more than two dozen community and agency partners BBK provided innovative programs such as Full Family Behavioral Health, BBK summer enrichment, Digital Literacy, and the beloved African American Baby Shower, in partnership with families in Richmond and throughout Contra Costa County; and
WHEREAS, BBK in 2023, evolved into FIERCE Advocates: Families and Individuals Equitably Rooted in Collective Empowerment: reflecting a bold commitment to healing-centered care, parent-led advocacy, and leadership development; and
WHEREAS, over the past two decades, FIERCE Advocates has partnered with thousands of residents to improve their emotional well-being and maternal health outcomes, and create civic leadership and policy advocacy opportunities for youth and adults; and
WHEREAS, behind every number is a story of transformation: a parent finding their voice, a teen discovering joy in learning, a mother supported in childbirth, a community leader stepping forward; and
WHEREAS, in 2025, FIERCE Advocates celebrates two decades of resilience, community leadership, and justice-driven impact;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors hereby recognizes and commends FIERCE Advocates on its 20th Anniversary, honoring its legacy of impact and partnership, and celebrating its vision to ignite a future rooted in equity, justice, and healing for all families.