Community
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Bay Cities Masonic Lodge
A consolidated lodge for many of the lodges near El Sobrante, including Richmond, Pinole, Hercules, El Cerrito, and Albany.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Contra Costa
A world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who walks through their doors.
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C4AGES
Strategize and partner in the implementation of sustainable practices that beautify and strengthen El Sobrante.
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El Sobrante Historical Society
Promoting awareness and appreciation of El Sobrante Valley history through preservation and education.
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El Sobrante Library
The library, built in 1961 and enlarged in 1975 to double its size, serves a community of 16,000 residents.
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El Sobrante Rotary Club
A global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders and problem-solvers who see a world where people take action to create lasting change.
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El Sobrante Valley Alliance
Born from the grassroots organizing campaign to fend off a proposed methadone clinic on San Pablo Dam Rd.
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Friends of Garrity Creek
A political organization in Contra Costa County, California which promotes the preservation of Garrity Creek.
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Friends of the El Sobrante Library
The Friends of the El Sobrante Library accept donations of used books, and sell them at monthly sales. All proceeds from sales and gifts to the Friends go to support Library programs. Sales are held on the first Saturday of the month, except when the first Saturday is a holiday. Memberships are sold at the door. Members may enter from 10 am - 12 pm, and the general public is welcome between 12 noon and 2 pm. There is a donations bin in the Library near the Meeting Room.
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Meals on Wheels, West Contra Costa Region
Meals on Wheels, West Contra Costa Region delivers more than 350 hot, nutritious meals Monday through Friday to homebound clients age 60 and over.
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Richmond Elks Lodge 1251
Elks invest in their communities through programs that help children grow up healthy, aid veterans and improve quality of life.
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SPAWNERS
SPAWNERS remove invasive plants and trash, restore creek banks, plant native flora, and much more.
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West County Forum
Keep up with the issues and leaders in local government with the West County Forum… Guests are always welcome!
Schools
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Bethel Christian Academy
Private, K-12. BCA exists to bring glory to God by training children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
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Calvary Christian Academy
Private, PK-12. A Christian school located in El Sobrante, CA with a student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1.
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Crespi Junior High School
Public, 7-8. A rigorous curriculum, a variety of school activities and a network of support services.
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DeAnza High School
Public, 9-12. A secondary school located in Richmond, with rigorous Pathways programs and college prep.
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El Sobrante Christian School
Private, K-12. ESCS integrates a strong Biblical Christian World view into everything they teach, from music class to math.
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Murphy Elementary School
Public, K-6. Approximately 510 students coming from culturally and economically diverse populations.
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Olinda Elementary School
Public, K-6. A safe environment where all students can develop academically, emotionally and socially.
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Sheldon Elementary School
Public, K-6. A Gold Ribbon school, it has 375 students in grades K-6 with a student-teacher ratio of 23 to 1.
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Valley View Elementary School
Public, K-6. All students are given skills, opportunities and encouragement to prepare for a successful future.
HOA
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Carriage Hills South Neighborhood Council
The Neighborhood Council for Carriage Hills South, El Sobrante. For information or to get involved, call Karen Atkins at 1-925-830-4848, x27.
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El Sobrante Hills Neighborhood Council
The Neighborhood Council for the El Sobrante Hills. For information or to get involved, call (510) 620-6511.
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Greenbriar Neighborhood Council
The Neighborhood Council for Greenbriar. For information or to get involved, call (510) 620-6511.
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Quail Hill Neighborhood Council
The Neighborhood Council for the Quail Hill. For information or to get involved, call (510) 620-6511.
COVID-19
- CDC
- Clipper Card Information
- Contra Costa Food Bank
- Contra Costa Health Services
- Facebook Business Boost
- Google Business Help
- Grantspace
- HUD Fact Sheet
- iBank
- James Beard Foundation Food and Beverage Industry Relief Fund
- Kabbage
- Paychex HR Support
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Restaurant Revitalization Program - SBA Grant
All those restaurants affected by COVID-19 can apply for a grant (free money) from the Small Business Administration.
- Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation
- SBA Disaster Loan Options
Government
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City of Richmond
Located in the East Bay region of the Bay Area, Richmond borders the cities of San Pablo, Albany, El Cerrito, and Pinole.
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Contra Costa Community Services Bureau
Contra Costa serves over 2,000 children and their families in our Head Start, Early Head Start and Child Development programs.
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Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Providing our communities with professional services dedicated to the preservation of life, property and the environment.
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Contra Costa County Sheriff
Over 1,100 sworn and professional employees providing the highest level of law enforcement and customer services.
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May Valley Neighborhood Council
The Neighborhood Council for May Valley, El Sobrante. For information or to get involved, call (510) 620-6511.
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Municipal Advisory Council
A volunteer board of residents, appointed by Supervisor Gioia, that advises the Board of Supervisors on local issues.
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Richmond Neighborhood Coordinating Council
The Neighborhood Coordinating Council for the City of Richmond. For information or to get involved, call (510) 620-6511.
Utilities
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EBMUD
EBMUD provides water and sewage treatment services for approximately 331 square miles of the East Bay.
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PG&E
Provides natural gas and electricity to most of the northern two-thirds of California, which represents 5.2 million households.
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West County Waste Water
WCWD serves approximately 34,000 residences and 2,450 commercial and industrial businesses.