Our Mission

Access to health care is a right — not a privilege.
This fall, the Medi-Cal Program Outreach, Education & Referral Project invites African and African-Ancestry community members across Santa Clara County to learn, connect, and get covered.

Each event offers free, on-site Medi-Cal sign-up assistance in a safe and welcoming space, alongside opportunities to celebrate culture, faith, wellness, and togetherness.

Trained outreach staff will guide you step-by-step through the process, answer questions, and help ensure you qualify before the December 31, 2025 deadline.

Upcoming Events

Important for All Events

• Medi-Cal sign-up assistance is available on-site at every event.

• All Californians may now qualify for Medi-Cal regardless of immigration status — but you must apply before December 31, 2025.

• Our outreach team provides safe, confidential guidance in English and other languages.

Please bring:

• Form of ID

• Signature (required)

• Social Security Number (if available)

• Income information (recent pay stubs if available)

Saturday, November 29

African Praise & Thanksgiving Brunch

📍 Bahá'í Center of San Jose
🕐 11 AM – 3PM | FREE WITH RSVP
Come together with one heart and one voice to celebrate and give thanks to God in a joyful African-inspired brunch setting.

African Praise & Thanksgiving Brunch- One God, One Voice, One Table

Join us for a soul-lifting afternoon of food, faith, and fellowship as we celebrate unity, gratitude, and divine connection within the African immigrant and African ancestry communities.

The African Praise & Thanksgiving Brunch is a joyful gathering filled with praise music, worship, and meaningful conversation over a communal meal. Together, we’ll give thanks, uplift one another, and reflect on the blessings that unite us as a community.

December 13 & 14

Holiday African Foods Market & Community Day- Eat. Shop. Connect.

📍 Zuka African Foods
🕐 12 PM – 5 PM | FREE WITH RSVP
An open-air or parking lot-based African holiday market celebrating food, creativity, and connection.

Join us for a festive weekend celebrating African food, culture, and community! The Holiday African Foods Market & Community Day brings together local vendors, families, and cultural enthusiasts for two days of connection and celebration.

Shop authentic African foods, handmade crafts, clothing, candles, and holiday gifts — all while enjoying live music, delicious bites, and a vibrant cultural atmosphere. Guests will also have the opportunity to learn about Medi-Cal health coverage through a friendly outreach table, helping community members stay healthy and informed this holiday season.