How churches, community-based organizations have stepped up to vaccinate communities of color
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Pastor Victor Garcia and his wife Milagro hold their vaccination cards after receiving the J&J vaccine at their Iglesia Fuente De Salvacion Church on Saturday, April 10, 2021 in San Pablo, Calif.Paul Kuroda / Special to The Chronicle
Roxana Ramos went to church Saturday, but more for physical health than the spiritual solace typically associated with houses of worship. Along with about 400 other people, the 36-year-old Richmond domestic worker was able to get her coronavirus vaccination at Iglesia Fuente de Salvacion in San Pablo.
Ramos learned of the church’s clinic from a friend who attends Iglesia Fuente de Salvacion, after a disappointing realization that she was not eligible by age or employment category when she tried to sign up for a vaccination with Kaiser. To get a slot at the church, all Ramos had to do was call.
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As vaccine eligibility continues to expand, so does the number of vaccine appointments available to the community. Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) will be hosting three, free COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Richmond this week. Appointments are required.
On Wednesday, April 7, Easter Hill United Methodist Church at 3911 Cutting Boulevard will be holding vaccination appointments from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Reservations can be made here and must be booked by Tuesday, April 6.
On Thursday, April 8, North Richmond Missionary Baptist Church at 1427 Fred Jackson Way will be offering appointments from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Residents can register here and must book their appointment by Wednesday, April 7 at noon.