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2016-2017 Youth Leadership Academy Professional Development & Graduation Day
Applications are now OPEN for the Alameda County Youth Leadership Academy!
The Youth Leadership Academy is a free, educational program that enables high school youth to learn about local government while completing a career development and job readiness program alongside their peers.
- The Academy consists of five Saturday morning sessions (8:30am - 12:30pm) that focus on different aspects of County services such as Heath Care, Social Services, Public Protection, the County budget and Careers.
- Each session provides a forum for participants to learn, speak out and be heard about issues that affect youth and their communities.
To Apply, VISIT: https://www.acgov.org/youthleadership/
To be eligible, applicants must be a high school junior or senior at a school within Alameda County, and reside in Alameda County. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis with consideration given to geographic location to ensure representation of all five Board of Supervisors districts.
Affordable Housing Opportunity: Application available for SAHA site on 8/13!
REDWOOD HILL TOWNHOMES (27 Units)
Property Address:
Intersection of Calaveras Avenue & Buell Street
Oakland, CA, 94619
TEL: (510) 809-2783, TTY: (510) 653-0828
ELIGIBILITY - HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER.
Applications will be available online for
two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments when the waiting list opens on August
13, 2018. Applications postmarked by September 7,
2018 or submitted during our application help workshops will be entered
into the lottery. The top 230 applications pulled from the lottery will be
placed on the waiting list. Applications must be returned by mail to SAHA,
P.O. Box 3289, Berkeley, CA 94703. See flyer for additional information. Only one
application per household. Duplicate applications will not be entered into the
lottery. For more information, click below: https://www.sahahomes.org/apply
 Women's Health Promotion (WHP) Invites you to celebrate the future birth of your baby
Saturday, August 25, 2018
11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Come hear about the health department programs that can help you and your baby get a healthy start. The free baby shower offers educational programs, free childcare, refreshments and raffles. *Expecting dads are welcome*
To Sign up for the Baby Shower Visit: (510) 618-2080
Sponsored by Alameda County Healthy Start Initiative {ACHSI}, Alameda County Public Health Department, Maternal, Paternal, Child & Adolescent Health Section.
The Health and Human Resource Education Center seeks Board Members from the community:
The
Health and Human Resource Education Center is located at 19th and San Pablo in
uptown Oakland. HHREC is a stable medium sized non-profit with nine staff.
HHREC works with community artists to hold a bi-annual art contest, provides a
safe space for young people transitioning to adulthood, provides free of charge
Get Fit teams for people with mental health challenges, teaches Black women
deep relaxation and self-care, promotes community based trainings for
organizations and faith communities to better address mental health in
underserved communities. Since 1984 HHREC has promoted health and wellness in
Eastbay communities and neighborhoods. HHREC is currently looking for community
minded folks to join its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors meets
quarterly.
Interested? Got questions? Contact Colette Winlock, HHREC’s Executive
Director at colettewinlock@hhrec.org
or call 510-834-5990. Visit www.hhrec.org to
learn more about HHREC programs.
 Alameda County Firefighters present Stop! Drop! And Roll! Comedy Night
Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Tommy T's
5104 Hopyard
Pleasanton, CA 94588
The 2nd Annual Alameda County Firefighters Stop! Drop! and Roll! Comedy Night is happening once again with all proceeds going to the purchase of schools supplies for the youth in Alameda County! This event is hosted by KBLX’s very own Nikki Thomas!
For more information Click Here
If you wish to donate online Click Here
Boards & Commissions Vacancy Announcements: Positions still accepting applications!
Supervisor Carson needs District 5 Representatives in the following boards & commissions:
- Assessment Appeals Board (1)
- Consumer Affairs Commission (2)
- Fair Association Board (1)
- Housing & Community Development Agency Advisory Board (1)
- Mental Health Board (2)
This is an opportunity to serve your community and represent District 5! Please note the eligibility requirements and commitments associated with each position. For application information and more click HERE.
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Wednesday, August 15th, 2018
 Alameda County Board of Supervisors Calendar Updates
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The Board of Supervisors will be on RECESS until Tuesday, September 18, 2018!
AC Transit Service
Changes Effective Sunday, August 12, 2018
Highlights of changes:
- Transbay
lines to San Francisco are moving from the Transbay Temporary Terminal
into the new Salesforce Transit Center! The new center is located one
block from the Transbay Temporary Terminal, bounded by Mission St., Howard
St., Beale St., and 2nd Street.
- As
part of the Transbay Tomorrow project, some other changes are being made
to several Transbay lines, in order to make service more efficient:
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Some
stops are being consolidated on most Transbay lines, most
Transbay lines will serve Transbay passengers only, and Routing
changes are being made to Lines L and S.
- Line
217 will now serve Warm Springs/South Fremont BART.
Lines 600-699 are restored for the school year,
and additional trips designed to serve schools on several local lines are also
restored.
Please call the Customer Service team at 510-891-4777 for questions or concerns!
“Mental Health First Aid”
For Family Members & Caregivers Supporting Those Living With Mental Health And Substance Use Challenges
Saturday, August 18, 2018
What: Bonita House, Inc. sponsoring
“Mental Health First Aid Training for Adults” 18+
Where: CASA UBUNTU- Eastmont Mall 7200 Bancroft Ave, Suite 267, Oakland 94605*
Time: 9:am-5:pm...Serving Breakfast/Lunch
Registration:8:30am-8:45am
Breakfast:8:45am-9:00am
Cost: Free-Space Limited-(25 Seats available)
Local Job Announcements
Berkeley Food and
Housing Project is looking for strong candidates to fill the Outreach/Intake
Specialist position.
- The Outreach/Intake Specialist will perform
street level outreach and conduct screenings out in the community.
- The job will involve triage and assessment
of immediate needs of people living on the street including making direct
shelter reservations.
- The outreach/Intake and Diversion Specialist will make referrals to
services at the HUB and across partnering agencies in the city of Berkeley. To
apply, please click the button below:
Intake
and Outreach Specialist Position
 A Community Conversation
About Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias conference, co-hosted by Health Care Services Agency and the City of
San Leandro.
The conference will be held at
the San Leandro Senior Community Center on Friday, September 21, 8:30 AM-2:00
PM.
Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-community-conversation-about-alzheimers-disease-and-other-dementias-tickets-48425439794?aff=MasterList
Crisis Support Services of Alameda County
Homicide Survivors’ Support Group
(FOR ADULTS 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER)
BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER 2018
The size of each group is limited to 8 participants and pre-registration is required. Low cost sliding fee based on income – no one is turned away for inability to pay. If interested, please call our Counseling Program at 1-800-260-0094
Services are provided by trainees & registered associates under the supervision of licensed mental health professionals using trauma-Informed Care practices.
www.crisissupport.org
24 Hour Crisis Line: 1-800-309-2131
Want to get involved in the events planned out of our District 5 Office?
A few volunteers from the African American Caregiving & Wellness Forum in April
Sign up for our VOLUNTEER LIST to help out on community issues that you care about.
- To be notified about volunteer opportunities of District 5 events, email emma.ishii@acgov.org with your Name, Email Address and events you are interested in working on.
- Past events related to health (E.G. Planning and Caring), racial equity (E.G. Making Connections), childcare (Ready to Learn Fun Fair) & more.
 The 5th Annual Black-Eyed Pea Festival is a celebration of African and African American TRADITION through food, music and art.
When: Sept. 15, 2018
Time 11:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Front Lawn of Oakland Technical High School,
4351
Broadway, CA 94611
Our line-up includes the dynamic Miss Faye Carol,
the harpist from the 'hood Destiny Muhammad
MJ's Brass Boppers, Fua Dia Congo and more. |
