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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 8/22!
FAIRMOUNT APARTMENTS (31
Units)
Property Address:
401 Fairmount Avenue, Oakland,CA, 94611
TEL: (510) 271-1826,
TTY: (510) 653-0828
ELIGIBILITY
- HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER. Applications
will be available online and at the property when the waiting list for
1-bedroom units opens on August 22, 2018. Applications must be received
by August 29, 2018. A lottery will be conducted for all applications
received by the deadline. Only the top 100 applications pulled from the lottery
will be placed on the waiting list for consideration, Applications must be
returned in person or by mail to the property 401 Fairmount
Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94611.
Visit SAHA for
additional information here: sahahomes.org/apply
Would you be a good candidate to serve on the Early Care and
Education Planning Council Steering Committee ?
There are 3 at-large positions open on the Early Care and Education Planning Council Steering committee for term:1/1/2019 to 12/31/2021.The Alameda
County Early Care and Education (ECE) Planning Council supports the County’s
role as a leader in state and national early care and education policy,
research and practice. It is a resource for decision makers, and develops and
identifies best practices, monitors legislation and advises policymakers on
early care and education issues.
For more
details of responsibilities and applying for the committee visit: http://www.acgov.org/ece
BACK TO SCHOOL CARNAVAL
Saturday, August 25th
Sideshow Kitchen: 942 Stanford Ave
1:00PM-5:00PM
Attend the 1st Annual Back to School Carnaval for Backpack Giveaway for K-8th, Music, Activities and Games for All Ages!
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
Oakland
Pride Parade & Family Garden
Celebrate
family and march with Our Family Coalition at the Oakland Pride Parade! Then
explore and relax in the Family and Children's Garden with a giant slide,
bounce houses, art activities, games, petting zoo, story time and
more. The Family Garden is inside Oakland Pride's Festival area.
Sunday,
September 9, 2018
11AM -
4PM
Family
Garden, Franklin & 21st, Oakland, CA
Admission
fee of $10 for adults
$5 for
kids 12 and under
There are
a limited number of free festival tickets available.
Please
e-mail nadi@ourfamily.org to request
free tickets.
Click
here for additional information.
Click
here for flyer.
Fathers Corps Year 6
We are excited to
announce that the Alameda County Fathers Corps is currently recruiting male
service providers for its 2018 - 2019 Learning Community. View the Invitation which includes a detailed description of the learning community
program model and the engaging series of trainings available in year 6.
Announcing the Father-Friendly Provider
Network!
In partnership with
Training at First 5, the Alameda County Fathers Corps is proud to announce the
launch of the Father-Friendly Provider Network (FFPN). The FFPN is a training
series that will mirror the training calendar of the Fathers Corps Learning
Community and will be open to all service providers. The focus will
continue to be on how fathers/farther-figures support early childhood, how
providers and programs can support and engage fathers, and the implementation
of the Father Friendly Principles. Click the link for more details on the FFPN
Year 6 of the Fathers Corps and the Father-Friendly Provider Network will jointly launch on Friday, September 21, 2018
Registration will be opening shortly, stay tuned!
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 22nd, 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!
Local Job Announcements
The
City of Fremont’s Human Services Department currently has the following
temporary employment opportunity available:
Public
Service Assistant II (Winter Relief Shelter Coordinator)
The
complete job announcement can be found by clicking on the following link:Fremont Jobs
Please note that the City of Fremont only accepts online
applications. Applicants who do not have internet access may use the kiosk
in the Human Resources lobby.
Learn
about Below-Market Rate homes for sale, inclusionary housing lotteries, down
payment assistance and other housing-related resources by subscribing to Hello Housing's newsletter. Becoming a homeowner in
the Bay Area is hard work...but it can be done!
Hello Housing currently operates down payment and other housing-related programs throughout Alameda County.
Subscribe here: http://www.hellohousing.org/stay_connected/
Bulky Block Party!
Oakland residents will be able to
dispose of large items with unloading assistance for free. Food trucks and
music will cement the party atmosphere.
North Oakland/West Oakland drop-off is September 29th
9AM-1PM– Engineer Road at Wake Avenue.
Terms: The Bulky Block Party is open to Oakland
residents only – proof of residency such as a household bill will be required
(no businesses please). For more information and dates/locations:
https://www.oaklandca.gov/news/2018/oakland-public-works-announces-the-bulky-block-party-for-free-large-item-disposal
 Oakland MOVEment Fitness Festival!
August 25, 2018
10:00AM-2:00PM
The Pergola at Lake Merritt
599 El Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94610
Workout with some of the best in the bay! Take a class, try a booth demo from local vendors and learn about local organizations working towards a better Oakland through fitness, There will be a Kids Zone, Fitness demos and more.
Register for FREE Today: OMFF2018.eventbrite.com
Alameda County Consumer Affairs Commission:
“OPIOID AWARENESS” 2018 TOWN HALL MEETING
- SEPTEMBER 1, 2018” 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Location: Glad Tidings Church, 27689 Tyrell Ave, Hayward, CA 94544
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Our main speaker is April Rovero, Founder/Executive Director of National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse (NCAPDA). This powerful and informative presentation focuses on "Opioid Awareness".
This event is free and open to the general public. In order to reserve and secure seating, please RSVP at consumeraffairscommission@acgov.org or by telephone at (510) 208-9672.
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Immigration Policy Update and Supporting Families
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
9AM - 12PM
First 5 Alameda County Conference Center
1115 Atlantic Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
Presenters
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Eleonore
Zwinger International
Institute of the Bay Area, Senior Staff Attorney/Director, Alameda County
Immigration Programs
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Sara
MacPherson International
Institute of the Bay Area, Staff Attorney/Legal Outreach Coordinator
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Moises
Garcia, La Clinica de la Raza's Casa del Sol program
To register for the
session, click the "Register Now" button or copy and paste this
link into your browser: https://immigrationupdate912.eventbrite.com
Housing
Rights Workshops
Free
legal information and advice about your housing rights! Housing attorneys from
Bay Area Legal Aid will offer a know-your-rights training on the Topic of the
Month: Habitability and Repairs. They can also answer questions about
evictions, housing conditions, housing discrimination, and other issues.
Attorneys can meet with individuals one-on-one after the group presentation.
Click
here for flyer with dates and locations for the month of August.
 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
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.
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.
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