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Home > Student Services > EOPS > CalWORKS > Fresh Success

Fresh Success

Fresh Success

**Please note our office will be closed December 23, 2020 - January 3, 2021. We will reopen and be ready to serve you remotely on Monday, Janurary 4, 2021. 

Fresh Success is a voluntary employment and training program serving students living in Santa Clara or San Benito County, 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 students that are half-time or less than half-time.

If you are interested in learning more about the Fresh Success program or believe you are eligible, please complete the CalWORKs/Fresh Success Interest Form. 

Fresh Success In-Take Form
*Please download the intake form. Once it is complete, email to Olga Olvera at oolvera@gavilan.edu.
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W-9 Form
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FS Community Education Matrix 2020-21

For more information on Gavilan College Community Education courses, please visit https://gavilan.augusoft.net.

Fresh Success Services to eligible students may include:

  • Textbook vouchers (for all required text)
  • Gas cards or bus tokens*
  • PG&E assistance (up tp $250)
  • Vehicle repair assistance (up tp $250)*
  • Technology Assistance (up to $200/term)
  • Rental assistance (up to one month’s rent)
  • Academic counseling
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  • Job readiness assistance
  • Student support workshops
  • Required supplies and tools (as funding allows)
  • Partial payment towards Community Education approved courses

*Please note during COVID-19, these services are limited to students who drive to campus for in person classes.

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.

Fresh Success is funded in part by the United States Department of Agriculture.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
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For more information contact Olga Olvera

5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Gilroy, CA 95020 in LI135.   

(Located near the pantry)

OFFICE PH#: (408) 852-2838 

TEMPORARY PH#: (408) 461-8421

Email: oolvera@gavilan.edu

             

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