Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center

Puertas Abiertas CRC serves Napa Countys low-income, undeserved Latinx population through evidence-informed initiatives in the following five areas. 1. Education Programs: We offer life skills training, educational programs, and advocacy services to support personal growth and family stability. Programs include English as a Second Language; Spanish literacy (Plaza Comunitaria); college readiness; parent leadership; computer skills; and financial/economic success. We help with unemployment applications, resume writing, and job applications. 2. Health and Wellness: We help individuals develop resiliency, fight stigma, and obtain mental health care. Programming includes La Cultura Cura (Wellness Workshops); women's, couple's, and senior support groups; crisis counseling and self-care workshops; and individual counseling. 3. Social Services: We provide direct support, guided referrals, access to health care and social service providers, and assistance obtaining support from government programs including Medi-Cal and CalFresh and free tax returns and filing. 4. Legal Navigation: We help clients get the trusted legal services they need. Services include citizenship and DACA workshops; assistance with immigration applications; collaboration with International Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA). 5. Civic Engagement: We encourage Napa County residents to become engaged in civic life. Programming includes civic engagement workshops; outreach at public events including La Familia Festival, Binational Health Fair, Latina Womens Conference, and Consulado de Mexico visits; community information provided on local media broadcasts; workshops on tenant rights.