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Jefferson Community Center and Park

The Westside Community Improvement Association, Inc. (a non-profit 501(c)(3) Public Charity) supports and facilitates programs to combat urban blight and revitalize neighborhoods by increasing recreational, educational and vocational opportunities where they are either lacking altogether or insufficient to the needs of the community.   The Association’s activities are dedicated to fostering a sense of working together for the benefit of the greater Eureka community.

WCIA Mission Statement

The old Jefferson Elementary School has been transformed by community volunteers of Eureka’s Westside Community Improvement Association (WCIA).   The Jefferson Project has already completed a playground area with new equipment and has opened the building to many organizations for meetings and recreational activities.  The excitement builds as our neighborhood shows its commitment to a clean safe neighborhood full of activities for all ages, from gardening and cooking to dance and drumming, improving oneself an learning new skills.  Join us with your ideas, projects and energy!

Free Meals for Kids ages 18 & Under

Jefferson operates a USDA CACFP nutrition program, providing delicious and healthy free meals to any and all kids ages 18 and under. CACFP meals currently accompany our outdoor activity enrichment programs. See our calendar for what’s coming up next!

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (PDF), (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866-632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

  1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
    1400 Independence Avenue, SW
    Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
  2. fax: 202-690-7442; or
  3. email: program.intake@usda.gov

Questions:   CNP Complaints | cnpcomplaints@cde.ca.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Esta institución ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

Family Resource Center

Do you need help accessing a service or resource? Our dedicated team of resource specialists are here to help community members navigate getting the help they need, whatever that may be. We can provide direct assistance with one of our staff (call for an appointment!) and also have an on-site computer lab for those looking to access internet / computer for independent help. Jefferson’s Family Resource Center (FRC) is open Monday-Friday 10am-4pm, closed on holidays.

Join the Jefferson Family!

Jefferson Community Center and Park continues to be rebuilt and improved on from the dreams, determination and sweat of over 3,000 and counting volunteers since our origins in 2011. We are always looking for volunteers who want to help out. If you’re interested in lending a hand, however that may be, you should contact us at 707-497-6280 or email us at thejeffersoncenterandpark@gmail.com