Insights

Learn more about the North San Joaquin Valley and the local partners working to create positive change. This page features key data, highlights local-serving organizations, and shares blog posts about the region’s challenges and opportunities.

Getting to Know Community

Understanding Our Neighbors Needs

45%

of families in the Northern San Joaquin Valley struggle to meet basic needs and 75% of these families include working adults.

(Source: Brookings & Cities GPS analysis)

23.8%

of jobs in the NSJV meet the definition of “quality jobs,” meaning they offer benefits and wages high enough to reduce child poverty.

(Source: Brookings Institution & Cities GPS)

56.3%

of people in the NSJV own their homes—placing the region in the bottom 20% of all California counties for homeownership.

(Source: Healthy Places Index)

Beyond Involvement: Leading the Change

Delta Sculling Center

The Delta Sculling Center (DSC) in Stockton, California, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making the sport of rowing accessible to individuals of all abilities and backgrounds. Through programs like Youth Rowing, Masters, Freedom Rows for veterans, and OarBusters for adaptive athletes, DSC fosters physical health, personal growth, and community connection. Their adaptive and community-driven approach continues to make them a valued partner of Debrief and a special place of belonging and discovery for many across the Valley.

Connect 4

Since the founding of Debrief, we’ve had the pleasure of working alongside Kate Trompetter from Connect For, a consulting organization committed to supporting public serving organizations in strengthening their skills and exploring new tools to increase their impact. Connect For’s work in gathering system-leaders and catalyzing meaningful dialogue allows for our community’s voice to be centered in decision-making, leading to more responsive, equitable, and collaborative approaches across sectors.

Stanislaus Cradle to Career (C2C)

The Stanislaus Cradle to Career Partnership (C2C) is a collaborative initiative backboned by the Stanislaus County Office of Education dedicated to ensuring that every child and young adult in Stanislaus County has a clear path, plan, and purpose. C2C focuses on key areas such as youth empowerment, mental health, mentoring, and parent engagement, all aimed at fostering educational and career success. Their efforts to align institutions and support youth advocacy systems contribute to creating more inclusive opportunities for young people. We value our continued partnership with C2C as we work together to amplify youth voices and support community-driven solutions.