The Columbia College Rising Scholars Program (RSP) is committed to reducing barriers to education and providing information that is helpful to connect you with resources on campus and within the community. Please continue to check back as we work to compile information to address a variety of needs. If you need information regarding something that is not listed, please reach out so that we can help connect you with those resources as well.
Childcare is increasingly difficult to find in our area. Below are links to some local agencies that provide assistance and information on low or no cost childcare.
ATCAA
ICES
Columbia College Child Care and Family Services Center
Tuolumne County Social Services
Interfaith Community Social Services
Nancy's Hope
About expungement from the Superior Court of California County of Tuolumne:
An expungement allows you to reopen your criminal case, set aside the conviction and dismiss the case. As a result, your criminal record will no longer show the conviction. However the expungement will continue to appear on your record. It is important to note that the expungement does not clear from your record the fact that you were arrested or that charges were filed.
If you are applying for a government job, a job that requires security clearance, or a job that requires a government-issued license, certificate or permit, the conviction will likely be discovered during the standard background check. You should disclose the conviction and expungement in these situations.
If you are applying for a government-issued license, certificate, or permit, you must disclose your conviction and expungement.
The conviction can still be used against you in future criminal proceedings and by the DMV for purposes of suspending or restricting your license. A successful expungement does not relieve you of any prohibition on the ownership or possession of firearms resulting from the conviction.
To begin the process you must file a “Petition for Dismissal”. In order for the court to rule on your petition, an investigation must be done to make sure you are eligible. In addition, the District Attorney’s Office must receive adequate notice prior to the hearing. Please go to the Tuolumne County Probation Department located at 465 South Washington Street, Sonora, CA 95370, or call them at (209) 533-7500. The Probation Department will assist you in getting this matter calendared and proceeding with the necessary investigation.
Find more information here: Superior Court of California County of Tuolumne
SB 731
California Senate Bill 731 took effect on July 1, 2023, which allows most state felony convictions to automatically get sealed from your criminal record four years after the case ends.
SB 731 - Sealing & Destroying Felony Records in California - Explained
Resources for record clearance
California Courts Self-Help Guide
Record cleaning: Felony convictions and Proposition 47
| Organization | Services | Address | Phone # | Website | Hours |
| CalFresh | Provides monthly food benefits to individuals and families with low-income and provides economic benefits to communities. | California Department of Social Services 744 P Street Sacramento, CA 95814 |
(916)651-8848 | CalFresh | 7AM-5PM (Closed Saturday and Sunday) |
| ATCAA | Programs and services regarding local food distributions, pantries, and banks are provided. |
427 N. Hwy 49, Suite 305, Sonora, CA 95370 |
(209)533-1397 | Food Bank | ATCAA | 9AM-4PM (Closed Friday, Satruday, and Sunday) |
| All Saints Catholic Parish | Provides emergency food assisstence for low income families and others in need. | 18674 Cherokee Dr., Twain Harte, CA 95383 |
(209)586-3161 | All Saints and St. Joseph's Parish in Twain Harte, California | 3rd Tuesdays of every month from 10AM-12PM |
| Discover Life Seventh-day Adventist Church | Provides emergency food assisstence for low income families and others in need. | 40 North Forest Road Sonora CA 95370 |
(209)532-3337 | Discover Life Seventh-day Adventist Church | 3rd Tuesdays of every month from 10AM-12PM |
| Nancy's Hope | Provides emergency food assisstence for low income families and others in need. | 1000 Technology Dr, Columbia, CA 95310 |
(209)533-2647 | Food Pantry and food for the hungry located in Sonora, CA. | Special Hours: 10AM-2PM |
| Lake Don Pedro Baptist Church | Provides emergency food assisstence for low income families and others in need. | 4175 Abeto St, La Grange, CA 95329 |
(209)852-2029 | Food Basket Ministry – Lake Don Pedro Baptist Church | 3rd Tuesdays of every month from 10AM-12PM |
| Mount Calvary Lutheran Church | Provides emergency food assisstence for low income families and others in need. | 24176 Pine Lake Dr., Sugar Pine | (209)586-3616 | Mount Calvary Lutheran Church | 3rd Tuesdays of every month from 10AM-12PM |
| Tuolumne County Senior Center | Provides emergency food assisstence for low income families and others in need. | 540 Greenley Rd, Sonora, CA 95370 |
(209)533-2622 | 3rd Tuesdays of every month from 10AM-12PM |
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| Gateway Community Church (formerly Groveland Evangelical Free Church) | Provides emergency food assisstence for low income families and others in need. | 19172 Ferretti Rd, Groveland, CA 95321 |
(209)962-7131 | GATEWAY Community Church – Church in Groveland, California | Friday after 3rd Tuesdays of every month from 10AM-12PM |
| Interfaith | Provides food through a food pantry for people in need. |
118500 Striker Ct. Sonora | (209)532-0905 | Free stuff | Interfaith | 10AM-1PM (Closed Satruday and Sunday) |
| St. Patrick's Church | Provides free breakfast meals as well as food through a food pantry to everyone in need. | Food Pantry: 116 Bradford, Sonora; Breakfast: 98 Jackson St, Sonora |
(209)532-7139 | Food Pantry: 9AM-4PM (Closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday); Breakfast: 6:30AM-8AM |
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| Sierra Bible Church | Provides food through a food pantry for people in need. |
15171 Tuolumne Rd. Sonora | (209)532-1381 | 10AM-11:30AM (Only Tuesday to Thursday) |
Due to the restrictions of living in a small community, out of area travel is required to receive low income or no cost assistance with tattoo removal. The following is a reputable business that is focused on assisting justice impacted individuals. The site provides a wealth of information about tattoo removal along with an appointment booking link, free estimates, locations, and a tattoo removal cost guide.
