Congressman DeSaulnier to Present Funding for Projects to Benefit Contra Costa County

Walnut Creek, CA – Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced he will present the City of Concord with federal funding he secured on Tuesday, April 11^th for a project to improve traffic and pedestrian safety and accessibility, and will present Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Contra Costa County with federal funds on Wednesday, April 12^thto expand programming for former foster youth and connect them with mental health support. These projects were among Congressman DeSaulnier’s Community Project Funding submissions through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. 2617), which included a total of $21.7 million for 15 projects across Contra Costa County.

These events are open to press and photographers. Media interested in attending the events should RSVP to Mairead Glowacki at (202) 760-1365 or mairead.glowacki@mail.house.gov.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 11^th from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. PT

WHAT: City of Concord Check Presentation

WHERE: Concord City Hall – 1950 Parkside Drive, Concord, CA 94519

WHO:
U.S. Congressman Mark DeSaulnier
Members of the Concord City Council

WHEN: Wednesday, April 12^th from 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. PT

WHAT: CASA of Contra Costa County Check Presentation

WHERE: CASA of Contra Costa County – 2151 Salvio Street, Suite 295, Concord, CA 94520

WHO:
U.S. Congressman Mark DeSaulnier
Members of CASA of Contra Costa County Board of Directors