Are you a graduating High School senior heading for college or university? Are you already a full-time student with good academic standing? Female students in Senate District 4 who are pursuing higher education are encouraged to apply for this scholarship! The 4th Senate District includes the Counties of Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Inyo, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, Nevada, Placer, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne.

Carefully review the requirements and submit the online applicate at: www.wicl.us Application due by May 31, 2026 ay 11:50 PM PST). Don't delay! Two awardees will receive $3,000 and one will be nominated for $10,000!!

La beca CVOC de $1,000 es para estudiantes de bajos ingresos que residen en los condados de Stanislaus, Merced o Madera. Consulte el folleto para conocer los requisitos de elegibilidad y acceder al enlace de la solicitud en línea. ¡Las solicitudes deben presentarse antes del 1 de junio de 2016!

The CVOC $1,000 scholarship is for for low-income students residing in Stanislaus, Merced, or Madera counties. See the flyer for the eligibility requirements and to access the link to the online application. Applications due JUNE 1, 2026!

You’re the “Strong One” Everyone Calls. You’re Also Exhausted.

If you’re the go‑to person for family, friends, or community and your own health is sliding, you may qualify for support that centers you for once. 

You might get: 

●​ Help scheduling and keeping your own medical and mental health care 

●​ Support setting boundaries around caregiving and crisis response 

“People Like Me Don’t Get Help.” That’s the Lie the System Taught You.

If you’ve been judged, ignored, or turned away before, it makes sense you stopped asking. But if you have Medi‑Cal, many of these supports are your rights, not favors.

You might get:

 ●​ A judgment‑free conversation about what you’re dealing with

Your Medi‑Cal Card Is Already Paying for Things No One Told You About

If you have Medi‑Cal in Stanislaus, Merced, or San Joaquin County, there’s a good chance you qualify for at least one of these: housing help, a personal helper, free food, glasses, dental care, hearing aids, home modifications, respite, doulas, or more.

You might get:

 ●​ A quick check to see which benefits match your story

 ●​ Clear explanations in plain language, not insurance jargon

You’re Taking Meds in a Place That’s Making You Sicker

If you’re trying to manage serious health or mental health conditions while living in moldy, unsafe, crowded, or unstable housing, you may qualify for help with both your health AND your environment.

You might get:

 ●​ Home modifications, asthma remediation, or equipment like AC and air filters

 ●​ Housing navigation or help moving into safer housing