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Home > Student Services > EOPS > CalWORKS > Fresh Success

Fresh Success

Fresh Success

Fresh Success ia an employment and training program serving students living in the County of Santa Clara and/or San Benito, and are receiving or eligible to receive CalFresh (SNAP) benefits.  Fresh Success serves a variety of students, including but not limited to those that are timed out of CalWORKs, low-income, Latinos, former Foster Youth, out of state and those that are half-time or less than half-time.

Services to eligible students may include:

  • Textbook vouchers
  • Up to $100/month in transportation assistance
  • Up to $250 in PG&E assistance
  • Up to $250 in vehicle repair assistance
  • Rental assistance for up to one month’s rent
  • Academic counseling
  • Parking Permits
  • Job readiness assistance
  • Student support workshops

Minimum eligibility requirements include:

  • Live in Santa Clara/San Benito County
  • Are receiving or are eligible to receive CalFresh benefits - Apply for CalFresh Benefits here
  • Are enrolled or planning to enroll at Gavilan College in approved majors/courses.
  • Meet with Fresh Success staff for a full assessment to determine eligibility.
For more information contact
Olga Olvera
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Gilroy, CA 95020 in LI101A/B.   
(Located within the CalWORKs Office)
PH#: (408) 852-2838
Email: oolvera@gavilan.edu
             

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Gavilan College
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848 - 4800