Cultiva Central Valley

Cultiva Central Valley Dedicated to improving the health, safety and lives of our Latino Community through resident leadership and empowerment. These funds were distributed by USDA.

Creating healthy communities through policy, systems and environmental changes. Cultiva Central Valley is dedicated to creating health equity in the San Joaquin Valley by fostering changes in communities that support healthy eating and active living. Cultiva Central Valley is among a growing number of programs in the nation who use a policy and environmental change approach to help community members gain access to healthy food, beverages and safe places to be physically active. In 2023-2024, Cultiva Central Valley assisted farmworkers in the Central Valley in receiving over $1 Million in direct assistance for their invaluable service as essential workers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Starting January 1, 2026, Medi-Cal will be changing for undocumented adults, and we’re here to help you understand what ...
12/03/2025

Starting January 1, 2026, Medi-Cal will be changing for undocumented adults, and we’re here to help you understand what that means.

If you already have Medi-Cal, you can keep it as long as you stay signed up by continuing to renew and you still qualify.

If you don’t already have Medi-Cal, now is the time to enroll.

More information at: PartnershipHP.org
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A partir del 1 de enero de 2026, Medi-Cal cambiará para los adultos indocumentados, y estamos aquí para ayudarle a entender esos cambios.

Si ya tiene Medi-Cal, puede mantener su Medi-Cal si continúa renovando y si aún cumple con los requisitos.

Si aún no tiene Medi-Cal, ahora es el momento para inscribirse.

Más información en: PartnershipHP.org

Did you miss your Medi-Cal renewal?  If you are an undocumented adult, you still have 90 days after your renewal date to...
12/01/2025

Did you miss your Medi-Cal renewal?

If you are an undocumented adult, you still have 90 days after your renewal date to turn in forms and keep your Medi-Cal.

More information at: PartnershipHP.org
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¿Se le pasó la fecha para renovar su Medi-Cal?

Si es un adulto indocumentado, aún tiene 90 días después de su fecha de renovación para entregar los formularios y mantener su Medi-Cal.

Más información en: PartnershipHP.org

Wishing you all a very Healthy and Happy Thanksgiving Day.  Les deseamos a todos un dia saludable y feliz de Accion y Gr...
11/27/2025

Wishing you all a very Healthy and Happy Thanksgiving Day.

Les deseamos a todos un dia saludable y feliz de Accion y Gracias.

Renewing your Medi-Cal has never been more important.   New changes to Medi-Cal: Starting January 1, 2026, Medi-Cal will...
11/26/2025

Renewing your Medi-Cal has never been more important.

New changes to Medi-Cal: Starting January 1, 2026, Medi-Cal will be changing for undocumented adults, and we’re here to help you understand what that means.

If you already have Medi-Cal:

-Update your information
-Renew on time
-Missed the renewal deadline? You have an extra 90 days to renew and keep your Medi-Cal.

Don’t have Medi-Cal? Apply now before January 1, 2026.

More information at: PartnershipHP.org
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Renovar su Medi-Cal es mas importante que nunca.

NUEVOS CAMBIOS EN MEDI-CAL: A partir del 1 de enero de 2026, Medi-Cal cambiará para los adultos indocumentados, y estamos aquí para ayudarle a entender esos cambios.

Si ya tiene Medi-Cal:

-Actualice su información
-Renueve a tiempo
-¿Se le pasó la fecha de renovar? Tiene 90 días para entregar los documentos atrasados y mantener su Medi-Cal.

¿No tiene Medi-Cal? Inscríbase antes del 1 de Enero de 2026.

Más información en: PartnershipHP.org

Starting January 1, 2026, Medi-Cal will be changing for Undocumented adults, and we're here to help you understand what ...
11/24/2025

Starting January 1, 2026, Medi-Cal will be changing for Undocumented adults, and we're here to help you understand what that means.

Already have Medi-Cal? You can keep it, as long as you stay signed up by continuing to renew and you still qualify.

-Update your info: You can do this with your local county office, online or in person.
-Renew on time: Look for a yellow envelope. Send your forms back on time.
-Missed renewal?: You have 90 days after your due date to turn in late forms.

Feeling stress, worry, or sadness? Call or text CalHOPE at (833) 317-4673 for free support.

If you don't already have Medi-Cal, apply now. Most undocumented adults (ages 19+) will not be newly approved for full-scope Medi-Cal coverage after January 1, 2026.

For more information and resources please scan the QR Code or visit:
https://www.partnershiphp.org/Community/Pages/KeepYourMediCalBenefits.aspx
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A partir del 1 de enero de 2026, Medi-Cal cambiará para adultos indocumentados, y estamos aquí para ayudarlo a comprender lo que eso significa.

¿Ya tiene Medi-Cal? Puede conservarlo, siempre y cuando permanezca inscrito al continuar renovando y aún califique.

- Actualice su información: Puede hacerlo en la oficina local de su condado, en línea o en persona.
- Renueve a tiempo: Busque un sobre amarillo. Envíe sus formularios a tiempo.
- ¿Renovación perdida?: Tiene 90 días después de su fecha de vencimiento para entregar los formularios atrasados .

¿Sientes estrés, preocupación o tristeza? Llame o envíe un mensaje de texto a CalHOPE al (833) 317-4673 para obtener asistencia gratuita.

Si aún no tiene Medi-Cal, solicite ahora. La mayoría de los adultos indocumentados (mayores de 19 años) no recibirán una nueva aprobación para la cobertura completa de Medi-Cal después del 1 de enero de 2026.

Para obtener más información y recursos, escanee el código QR o visite:
https://www.partnershiphp.org/Community/Pages/KeepYourMediCalBenefits.aspx

Thank you to all the incredible partners who made the California Connects: Regional Convening in Fresno possible!Huge th...
11/20/2025

Thank you to all the incredible partners who made the California Connects: Regional Convening in Fresno possible!

Huge thanks to California Volunteers, Go Serve, Youth Empowerment Commission, all the CBOs, local leaders, and state partners who made Fresno’s convening so welcoming and energizing. We’re leaving with practical tools, new friendships, and renewed commitment to the Central Valley.

Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications

Cultiva Central Valley was fortunate to have hosted Mr. Sebastian Sanchez, the Deputy Sec. for Ag & Immigrant Workforce ...
11/18/2025

Cultiva Central Valley was fortunate to have hosted Mr. Sebastian Sanchez, the Deputy Sec. for Ag & Immigrant Workforce from California Labor and Workforce Agency, at our Merced office. Thank you to his office and the other orgs/community partners who joined us for this meet and greet.

Cultiva Central Valley would like to express our deep gratitude to the Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications (OCPSC) for making this opportunity possible. OCPSC made it possible for Cultiva AND for our partners as well. Since partnering with OCPSC, they have supported us in:

- Connecting us with State Leaders and Lawmakers, ensuring our communities have a voice at the table.
- Empowering our staff and community members through resources and engagement opportunities.
- Strengthening collaboration among local organizations, fostering shared purpose.

OCPSC, you are part of our community, and we love you like we love our community.

California’s Deputy Secretary for Agriculture and Immigrant Workforce stopped in Merced to hear directly from the people who work with farmworkers every day.

Thank you to Christian Brujo Betancourt at The Merced Focus for always covering the important issue of our farmworker co...
11/14/2025

Thank you to Christian Brujo Betancourt at The Merced Focus for always covering the important issue of our farmworker community.

Gracias a Christian Betancourt por siempre cubriendo les temas tan importantes de nuestras comunidades agrícolas.

Claudia Gabriela Corchado

https://themercedfocus.org/state-ag-leader-meets-with-merced-groups-about-farmworker-needs/nt sinnte

California’s Deputy Secretary for Agriculture and Immigrant Workforce stopped in Merced to hear directly from the people who work with farmworkers every day.

11/14/2025

Thank you to our Merced County Zom-Bikers!

Cultiva Central Valley and our partners extend a brain-filled THANK YOU to all the amazing zombie community members who crept, crawled, and rolled into the 4th Annual Merced Zombie Bike Ride!

The Merced Community rose and brought life to the event! From the Zombie Crawler Trail for our tiniest terrors to the thrilling Zombie Ride Trails, the event was a Hoot AND a Holler.

Our new frightful features (The Spooky Fright Dance & BOOvie in the Park) had all of our zombies screaming in fun and terror!

The undead energy filled the Applegate Park M.O.A.T. & Bear Creek Trails with the ultimate zombie vibes. We’re dying to see you all again at future events, so don’t ghost us!

Until next time… Keep those wheels turning and the zombie vibes burning!
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¡Gracias a nuestros Zom-Bikers del Condado de Merced!
Cultiva Central Valley y nuestros socios les extienden un GRACIAS lleno de cerebros a todos los increíbles miembros de la comunidad zombie que se arrastraron, reptaron y rodaron en la 4ª Edición del Paseo en Bicicleta Zombie de Merced.
¡La comunidad de Merced se levantó y le dio vida al evento! Desde el Sendero Zombie Crawler para nuestros pequeños terrores hasta los emocionantes Senderos del Paseo Zombie, el evento fue un verdadero espectáculo.
Nuestras nuevas y espeluznantes atracciones ( El Baile Espeluznante y BOOvie en el Parque) hicieron que todos nuestros zombis gritaran de diversión y terror.
La energía de los no-muertos llenó el M.O.A.T. del Parque Applegate y los Senderos de Bear Creek con la máxima vibra zombie. ¡Estamos muriendo por verlos nuevamente en futuros eventos, así que no nos desaparezcan!
Hasta la próxima… ¡Mantengan esas ruedas girando y las vibras zombies ardiendo!
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Stay connected (and keep your brains intact) at | Mantente conectado (y conserva tu cerebro intacto) en:
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Cultiva Central Valley was fortunate to have hosted Mr. Sebastian Sanchez, the Deputy Sec. for Ag & Immigrant Workforce ...
11/12/2025

Cultiva Central Valley was fortunate to have hosted Mr. Sebastian Sanchez, the Deputy Sec. for Ag & Immigrant Workforce from California Labor and Workforce Agency, at our Merced office. Thank you to his office and the other orgs/community partners who joined us for this meet and greet.
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Cultiva Central Valley tuvo la fortuna de recibir al Sr. Sebastián Sanchez, Subsecretario de Agricultura y Fuerza Laboral Inmigrante de la Agencia de Trabajo y Fuerza Laboral de California, en nuestra oficina de Merced. Agradecemos a su oficina y a las demás organizaciones y socios comunitarios que se unieron a nosotros para este encuentro.

Why Invest in Early Literacy? - Ninety percent of physical brain development occurs in the first three years of life, wh...
11/12/2025

Why Invest in Early Literacy?
- Ninety percent of physical brain development occurs in the first three years of life, when a baby forms over 1 million new neural connections per second.
- When a young child enters kindergarten ready for school, there is an 82% chance that the child will master basic skills by age 11, compared with a 45% chance for children who are not school-ready.
- Later in life, at-risk children who do not receive high- quality early childhood experiences are 25% more likely to drop out of school. 40% more likely to become teen parents and 60% less likely to attend college.
- Investment in high-quality early childhood programs for at-risk children from birth to age five delivers a 7-10% annual return on investment through improved education, health, social and economic outcomes, increased productivity and the reduced need for social spending.

For more information visit:
First5.cultivacentralvalley.org
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¿Por qué invertir en la alfabetización temprana?
- El noventa por ciento del desarrollo físico del cerebro ocurre en los primeros tres años de vida, cuando un bebé forma más de 1 millón de nuevas conexiones neuronales por segundo.
- Cuando un niño pequeño ingresa al jardín de infancia preparado para la escuela, existe un 82 % de probabilidad de que domine habilidades básicas antes de los 11 años, en comparación con un 45 % para los niños que no están preparados.
- Más adelante en la vida, los niños en situación de riesgo que no reciben experiencias de alta calidad en la primera infancia tienen un 25 % más de probabilidades de abandonar la escuela, 40 % más de convertirse en padres adolescentes y 60 % menos de asistir a la universidad.
- La inversión en programas de alta calidad para la primera infancia dirigidos a niños en situación de riesgo desde el nacimiento hasta los cinco años ofrece un retorno anual del 7-10 % gracias a mejoras en educación, salud, resultados sociales y económicos, mayor productividad y menor necesidad de gasto social.

Para más información, visite:
First5.cultivacentralvalley.org

📚 Books & Selection: Inspiring a Love of Books and Reading✨ Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is the flagship program o...
11/10/2025

📚 Books & Selection: Inspiring a Love of Books and Reading

✨ Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is the flagship program of The Dollywood Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Tennessee.

📖 The Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting FREE books to children from birth to age five.
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✅ Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library books include:

🔹 Blue Ribbon Selection Seal

Each book is specially chosen by a panel of leading childhood literacy experts.

🔹 Book-Specific Reading Tips

Most books include Reading Tips to extend engagement and interaction between the child and caregiver.

🔹 Various Formats

Award-winning books are available in formats such as Board Books, Flexibound, and High-Quality Soft Cover.

🔹 Bilingual English/Spanish Books

Two bilingual English/Spanish books are included each year for every age group.

🔹 New 100% Bilingual Book Option

In select U.S. states, families can enroll in our bilingual English/Spanish program where every book is bilingual.

🔹 Braille Books

Through a partnership with the American Printing House for the Blind, we help provide books to children who are blind or have low vision in the U.S.
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📬 Imagination Library books are selected by our Blue Ribbon Selection Committee, personalized with the child’s name, and mailed directly to the child’s home—creating a gifting experience that makes them feel special.
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For more information visit:

https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/affiliate/CAMERCED/?chkAvalAddressData=eyJjYWxsYmFjayl6dHJ1ZSwiYWRkcmVzcy|6eyJjb3VudHJ5|joiVVMiLCJ6aXAiOil5NTM0MSIsInN0YXRIIjoiQ0EiLCJjaXR5|joiTWVyY2VkliwiY291bnR5|joiTWVyY2Vkliwic3RyZWVOljoiln19
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📚 Libros y Selección: Inspirando el Amor por los Libros y la Lectura

✨ La Imagination Library de Dolly Parton es el programa principal de The Dollywood Foundation, una organización sin fines de lucro 501(c)(3) con sede en Tennessee.

📖 La Imagination Library está dedicada a inspirar el amor por la lectura regalando libros GRATUITOS a niños desde su nacimiento hasta los cinco años.
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✅ Los libros de la Imagination Library de Dolly Parton incluyen:

🔹 Sello de Selección Blue Ribbon

Cada libro es elegido especialmente por un panel de expertos líderes en alfabetización infantil.

🔹 Consejos de Lectura Específicos para Cada Libro

La mayoría de los libros incluyen consejos para ampliar la interacción y el compromiso entre el niño y la persona cuidadora.

🔹 Diversos Formatos

Libros premiados disponibles en formatos como libros de cartón, flexibound y tapa blanda de alta calidad.

🔹 Libros Bilingües Inglés/Español

Cada año se incluyen dos libros bilingües inglés/español para cada grupo de edad.
🔹 Nueva Opción 100 % Bilingüe

En algunos estados de EE. UU., las familias pueden inscribirse en nuestro programa bilingüe inglés/español donde cada libro es bilingüe.

🔹 Libros en Braille

Gracias a una alianza con la American Printing House for the Blind, ayudamos a proporcionar libros a niños ciegos o con baja visión en EE. UU.
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📬 Los libros de la Imagination Library son seleccionados por nuestro Comité de Selección Blue Ribbon, personalizados con el nombre del niño y enviados directamente al hogar del niño, creando una experiencia de regalo que les hace sentir especiales.
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Para más información, visite:
https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/affiliate/CAMERCED/?chkAvalAddressData=eyJjYWxsYmFjayl6dHJ1ZSwiYWRkcmVzcy|6eyJjb3VudHJ5|joiVVMiLCJ6aXAiOil5NTM0MSIsInN0YXRIIjoiQ0EiLCJjaXR5|joiTWVyY2VkliwiY291bnR5|joiTWVyY2Vkliwic3RyZWVOljoiln19

Address

3341 M Street
Merced, CA
95348

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+12095804963

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