Office of Racial Justice and Social Equity

The Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice (ORESJ) supports Contra Costa County’s efforts to strengthen and expand equity, access and inclusion for all county residents and communities, especially those most impacted by racial and socioeconomic disparities. The vision of ORESJ is that all Contra Costa County residents achieve positive health and well-being and are able to access the resources they need to thrive.

ORESJ is committed to creating opportunities and spaces in which all people are welcomed, supported, and valued to participate in meaningful ways and inform the institutional policies and practices that impact their lives, particularly those who have experienced the most harm.