KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – In conjunction with local coffee houses and restaurants in Lake County, teams from Lake Family Resource Center's California HOPE Project are offering opportunities for casual connection through their “Cup of HOPE” series.

The events are free and open to those impacted by recent wildfires.

Whether it's connecting and chatting with neighbors, discussing progress and concerns about recovery, or looking for fire related resources, the weekly one hour Cup of HOPE gatherings offer ongoing connection and support following the Mendocino Complex Fire of 2018.

Cup of HOPE occurs weekly at the following times and locations:

– Tuesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Buddy's Coffee House, 12595 CA-20, Clearlake Oaks.
– Tuesdays, 10 to 11 a.m. at Sisters Coffeehouse, 14812 Olympic Drive, Clearlake.
– Wednesdays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Judy's Junction restaurant, 375 East Highway 20, Upper Lake.
– Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to noon at Fosters Freeze, 6252 State Highway 20, Lucerne.
– Thursdays, 9 to 10 a.m. at the Howling Dog Cafe, 2626 S. Main St., Lakeport.
– Thursdays, 11 a.m. to noon, at the Common Grounds Coffee House, 9730 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville.
– Most Saturdays, varies between Spring Valley, Blue Lakes and Lake Pillsbury. See the calendar at www.lakefrc.org/calhope .

"Come for a cup of coffee, conversation and support," invited Yesenia Rodriguez, Lake Family Resource Center California HOPE outreach worker. "Connect with neighbors and share your experiences, resources and hope."

The Cup of HOPE and other weekly events hosted by Lake Family Resource Center Cal HOPE, including a weekly Walk of HOPE on various trails throughout Lake County during June, can be viewed on the Lake Family Resource Center Cal HOPE calendar at www.lakefrc.org/calhope .

"Healing and rebuilding after our recent fires is a process that takes time and strength," said Lake Family Resource Center California HOPE team lead, JoAnn Saccato. "We know we can come through a disaster easier and stronger if we keep up our social supports. The generous offering of our partners for this series makes this possible for more of our community members."

Lake Family Resource Center's California HOPE is a short term community based project helping Lake County residents recover from recent wildfires.

Outreach workers provide free and confidential services to individuals, families, groups and organizations impacted by recent fires, including information and linkage to resources, emotional support, education, and community networking opportunities.

Additionally, free workshops and educational presentations exploring the phases of disaster and common reactions to disasters are available to groups, schools, businesses and organizations.

Services are provided by Lake Family Resource Center through a grant from Lake County Behavioral Health Services.

For more information on Lake Family Resource Center California HOPE and upcoming activities and events, visit www.lakefrc.org/calhope , on Facebook or call 707-349-5203.

Services are provided by Lake Family Resource Center through a grant from Lake County Behavioral Health Services.