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As we see more severe fires more frequently in California, it is essential to be prepared in case of an emergency.

AT A GLANCE

In this week's Digest, you will find information on:

One in five young people experience mental illness of some kind, a figure that has been exacerbated by the pandemic. To do our part to help, we will be hosting a Town Hall on the Growing Youth Mental Health Crisis July 25^th at 6 p.m. I will be joined by special guest, Vicki Harrison, Program Director of Stanford University's Center for Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing who will offer her expertise and help to answer your questions.

AT A GLANCE

In this week's Digest, you will find:

• Congressman DeSaulnier's announcement of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge;
• A grant opportunity from USCIS; and
• Updates on Democratic action to protect a woman's right to choose.

CONGRESSMAN DESAULNIER ANNOUNCES THE 2022 APP CHALLENGE

In case you missed it, I was joined by Lead Criminal Justice Researcher at the Public Policy Institute of California for a timely and important town hall discussion on Contra Costa's progress in reducing crime and the work ahead to end gun violence across the country. To watch the full event, click