EQUITY COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: July 16, 2025
Subject: African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub
Submitted For: Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice
Department: Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice
Referral No:
Referral Name: African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub
Presenter: Kendra Carr and Peter Kim
Contact: kendra.carr@oresj.cccounty.us <mailto:kendra.carr@oresj.cccounty.us> and peter.kim@oresj.cccounty.us <mailto:peter.kim@oresj.cccounty.us>
Referral History:
Equity Committee regularly receives reports on the planning and progress of the establishment of an African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub in Contra Costa County and provides direction and/or input to staff, as necessary.
On April 15, 2025, Ceres Policy Research presented their final feasibility study report for an African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub to the full Board of Supervisors. Their report included a comprehensive community needs assessment of African Americans in Contra Costa County and recommendations toward a three-phase implementation plan that establishes an initial physical site in Antioch, CA by 2028. The Board of Supervisors directed the Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice (ORESJ) to return to Equity Committee for further direction and guidance, with a goal of returning to the full Board by June or July 2025 with a fully developed and actionable implementation plan that builds off the Ceres Policy Research report and recommendation, while also addressing key questions from the Board regarding governance, sustainability, staffing, and leveraging existing County-led services, programs and resources.
Referral Update:
The ORESJ will share updates related to the implementation plan and timeline.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECEIVE updates and PROVIDE direction on the African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub Feasibility Study.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
None.