ConXión To Community

Now Hiring: Executive Director

applications are submitted on the Conxion To Community website https://conxion.org/executive-director/

Now Hiring: Executive Director

Applications will be accepted on the https://conxion.org/ website
Candidates should submit a resume/CV and a
cover letter.

Dear Valued Partners and Friends,

I am writing to share an important personal and organizational update. After nearly 30 years with ConXión to Community—and though I only recently assumed the role of President/CEO—I will be retiring from my position effective August 31, 2026.

Serving this community through ConXión has been one of the greatest honors of my life. Over the past three decades, I have had the privilege of working alongside dedicated staff, committed partners, and generous funders like you to expand opportunities for youth, families, and individuals facing systemic barriers.

Together, we have built programs that empower our community through education, workforce development, and supportive services—creating pathways toward stability and self-sufficiency.

I am incredibly proud of the impact we have achieved together and deeply grateful for your partnership, trust, and continued investment in our mission. Your support has made it possible for ConXión to grow into the strong, community-rooted organization it is today.

Please know that ConXión to Community remains in a position of strength. Our leadership team and Board of Directors are actively engaged in a thoughtful transition process to ensure continuity, stability, and continued excellence in service delivery. I will remain fully committed through my final day to supporting a smooth transition and positioning the organization for ongoing success.

While I look forward to this next chapter, my connection to ConXión and the community it serves will always remain strong. I am confident that the organization’s future is bright, and I am excited to see its continued growth and impact.

Thank you again for your partnership and for the vital role you play in advancing our shared mission.

With gratitude,
Lori Ramos Chavez
President & CEO
ConXión to Community

Alum Rock Counseling Center Annual Fundraiser honoring Blanca Alvarado with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Blanca for her many years of dedicated service to our community and for always keeping the East Side close to her heart.

National Fentanyl Awareness Day, Wednesday, April 29, is a reminder of the dangers of fentanyl and the need to prevent drug misuse. Even one counterfeit pill can contain a potentially deadly dose. Understanding fentanyl risks and having open conversations can help people you care about make safer choices.

Through the Fentanyl Free America initiative, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) encourages individuals, families, and communities to learn the dangers of fentanyl, share trusted resources, and promote prevention nationwide.

Fentanyl Free America highlights prevention tools and resources designed to support education and action, including:

Information and materials from Operation Prevention to support conversations at home and in schools
Resources to help share accurate, DEA-approved safety information
Opportunities to participate in Prescription Drug Take Back Day and other prevention activities
Taking simple preventive steps can make a real difference. We can help protect our communities and move toward a safer, fentanyl free America.

TODAY IN HISTORY....

On April 17, 1961, the failed Bay of Pigs invasion began as CIA-trained Cuban exiles landed in Cuba to topple Fidel Castro. Other major events include the 1964 debut of the Ford Mustang, the 1975 fall of Cambodia to the Khmer Rouge, and the 1790 death of Benjamin Franklin.

Key EVENTS on April 17:
1961: The Bay of Pigs invasion starts, with Cuban forces crushing the 1,400 exiles within three days.
1964: The Ford Mustang makes its debut at the New York World's Fair.
1975: The Khmer Rouge captures Phnom Penh, marking the end of the Cambodian civil war.
1969: Sirhan Sirhan is convicted of assassinating Senator Robert F. Kennedy.
1970: The Apollo 13 astronauts return safely to Earth after a, oxygen tank rupture (NASA) jeopardizes the mission.
1790: Benjamin Franklin, one of the American Founding Fathers, dies at age 84.
1963: Martin Luther King Jr. pens the "Letter from a Birmingham Jail".

Famous BIRTHDAYS on April 17:
Victoria Beckham (1974) – English singer (Spice Girls) and fashion designer.
William Holden (1918) – American actor.

Famous DEATHS on April 17:
Eddie Cochran (1960) – American rock-and-roll musician.

HISTORY | Topics, Shows and This Day in History | HISTORY Fascinating stories from the past you can trust, plus hit shows.

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Congratulations to Manuel for 50 years of outstanding commitment and service with ConXion to Community.

TODAY IN HISTORY..........

2019 NASA data shows the world has become 5% greener since the early 2000s, mostly due to tree planting in China and intensive farming in India.

2019 Rare black panthers are spotted for the first time in nearly 100 years in Laikipia County, Kenya.

2024 Oldest known 11,000 Stone Age megastructure, used for hunting, revealed submerged in Bay of Mecklenburg, off the German coast.