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Gigi Crowder in an honory picture frame for woman of the year 2025, district 15.

Gigi is California Woman of the Year

Blog / April 11, 2025 / By NAMI CC / california woman of the year, contra costa county, mental health, NAMI CC

Assemblywoman Anamarie Avila Farias nominated our CEO, Gigi R. Crowder, L.E., for “California Woman of the Year” for Assembly District 15. On March 10, 2025, Gigi officially received this honor.

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Crochet Class in May!

Blog / April 4, 2025 / By NAMI CC / crafts, NAMI CC, nami contra costa

Join us for a crochet class in May led by our very own volunteer, Nancy! Engaging in arts and crafts can significantly boost mental health by providing a sense of achievement and expression. So please join us for some craft therapy! All levels are welcome. Limited supplies are available but bring your own yarns and hooks, if possible.

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NAMI CC CEO Nominated California Woman of the Year

Blog / March 7, 2025 / By NAMI CC / california woman of the year, contra costa county, mental health

Assemblywoman Anamarie Avila Farias nominated our CEO, Gigi R. Crowder, L.E., for “California Woman of the Year” for Assembly District 15. On March 10, 2025, Gigi along with other honorees will participate in a ceremony in Sacramento.

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Wayne Fettig's band performing on stage.

Crab Feed 2025 Event Recap

Blog, Fundraisers, Special Videos / March 6, 2025 / By NAMI CC / crab feed, recap

Thank you for joining us this year for our annual Crab Feed fundraising event! We enjoyed spending the cherished evening all attendees. This year, went all out to bring you a fun and fabulous Crab Feed Fundraiser with auctions, games, and plenty of crab! Click Read More for more details.

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NAMI CC CEO Gigi Crowder Honored As Black Joy Icon

Blog / February 24, 2025 / By NAMI CC / black joy icon, contra costa county, mental health, oakland

We’re pleased to share that NAMI CC CEO Gigi Crowder, L.E., was recently honored at Oakland’s Black Joy Parade’s “Icon Among Us” award, recognizing leaders dedicated to igniting change in the Bay Area.

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Annual Holiday Leave No One Behind Christmas Day Outreach Flyer for 2024

Annual Holiday Christmas Day Distribution Outreach 2024

Blog, News / December 10, 2024 / By NAMI CC / contra costa county, distribution, nami contra costa, outreach, unsheltered

Join us for our 2024 Annual Holiday “Leave No One Behind” Christmas Day Outreach “Sock Distribution.” We will be sharing hope for those who are impacted by Mental Illness, especially those that Sleep Under the Stars*. Our focus is on making a life saving connection.

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