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New one-stop shop for a variety of help

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My colleague Carolyn Said wrote Monday about the SparkPoint Center in Oakland — a new concept being pioneered by United Way of the Bay Area to help working families build financial stability. It’s a one-stop shop that brings together multiple agencies and counselors to help low-income people improve their credit, build their assets and increase their income.

“The idea is to offer one place for people struggling to make ends meet where they can get multiple services, support and resources,” said Lorne Needle, vice president of community investment for United Way of the Bay Area. “It’s designed to break the barriers that stop people in their tracks.”

Besides Oakland (510-969-8774), SparkPoint centers have recently opened in three other Bay Area cities, in American Canyon (707-980-7024), San Bruno (650-738-7035) and San Rafael (415-526-7530; still in pilot phase). Four more are planned for later this year, in Richmond, Bay Point, Vallejo and Fairfield.


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