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Priority Registration ensures that low-income individuals and families—the communities we’re specifically funded to serve—can secure spots before hikes fill up during general enrollment. 🤷‍♂️ Who Qualifies for Priority Registration? You qualify for Priority Registration if you meet ALL of the following criteria: ➤ Age Requirement Between 20–40 years old (our grant-funded target demographic). ➤ Income or Geographic Qualification Meet ONE of the documentation requirements below. 🛤️ Choose Your Qualification Path You only need to provide documentation for ONE of the following options: 👉🏻 Option 1: Utility Discount Program Enrollment Provide a recent utility bill showing active enrollment in: ⚡ PG&E CARE California Alternate Rates for Energy — a 30–35% utility discount program for lower-income households. Enrollment in PG&E CARE automatically verifies income eligibility through the utility provider. 📄 Documentation Needed: ➤ A copy of a recent PG&E bill proving CARE enrollment. 👉🏻 Option 2: CalWORKs Enrollment 🧾 Provide documentation confirming current enrollment in CalWORKs (California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids). 📄 Documentation Needed: ➤ CalWORKs enrollment verification letter or benefits statement. 👉🏻 Option 3: Medi-Cal Enrollment 🏥 Provide documentation confirming active Medi-Cal coverage. 📄 Documentation Needed: ➤ Screenshot or document showing current Medi-Cal status, name, and active coverage date. 👉🏻 Option 4: Lower-Income Community Zip Code 🏠Live in one of our designated lower-income target zip codes in the Bay Area. 📄 Documentation Needed: Proof of current residency showing your zip code, such as: ➤ California Driver’s License or ID (with current address). ➤ Recent utility bill, lease agreement, or mortgage statement. Qualifying Bay Area Zip Codes 📍Antioch — 94509 📍East Palo Alto — 94303 📍Gilroy — 95020 📍Hayward — 94544 📍Menlo Park — 94025 📍Oakland (East) — 94603, 94605, 94621 📍Oakland (West) — 94607 📍Pittsburg — 94565 📍Richmond — 94801, 94804 📍San Francisco — 94124 📍San Jose (East) — 95116, 95122, 95127 📍San Jose (South) — 95111, 95118, 95123, 95136 📍Vallejo — 94590, 94589 📍Watsonville — 95076 How Priority Registration Works: ⭐  Step 1: Enroll Once Complete the Priority Registration form below and upload ONE form of eligibility documentation. ⭐ Step 2: Verification Our team will review your submission within 48 hours and confirm your priority status. ⭐ Step 3: Early Access Notifications Once approved, you’ll receive email invitations two weeks before each monthly hike. ⭐ Step 4: Secure Your Spot Register on a first-come, first-served basis among priority participants before general enrollment opens. 🎉 Completely Free All hikes are 100% free, including: ✅ 🧭 Professional guides ✅ 🚐 Transportation assistance ✅ 🎒 Equipment ✅ 🍽️ Meals ✅ 🏞️ Park fees 📌 Important Notes ➤ Priority Registration approval is valid for two years. ➤ You only need to qualify once every two years. ➤ Your documentation is confidential and used solely for eligibility verification. ➤ If you don’t qualify, you can still join through Standard Enrollment when it opens. 🚀 Ready to Apply? Complete the Priority Registration form below to get started.