THIS SATURDAY!
 Over the years, earthquakes and fires have damaged thousands of structures and endangered countless lives in the East Bay. I represent a district in which all of these historic disasters have had a devastating and direct impact. While there have been ongoing efforts to inform and educate residents, the recent wildfires in our neighboring communities remind us that we as a community need to ensure that every citizen, without exception, is informed, educated, and prepared for what is inevitable - the next local disaster.
Please join my office for a day of valuable tips and resources to keep you, your loved ones, and neighbors safe when disaster strikes. The first 300 families will receive a FREE emergency kit!
Saturday, April 13, 2019
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chabot Elementary School
6686 Chabot Road
Oakland, CA 94618
11th Annual African American Alzheimer’s Forum
 DID YOU KNOW? Older African-Americans are about twice as likely to have Alzheimer's or other dementias as older whites.
Please join Supervisor Carson's office and the Alzheimer's Association - Northern California and Northern Nevada to learn about vital information and resources relevant to African Americans and Alzheimer's Disease.
Saturday, April 13, 2019
8:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Ed Roberts Campus
3075 Adeline Street
Berkeley, CA, 94703
This FREE event will offer a complimentary lunch. Respite care is available to attendees.
REGISTER HERE.
Community Foods Market Job Fair:
40 Open Positions!
 We are opening a food market and cafe in a neighborhood of West Oakland that has not had a supermarket since the 1970's. Our goals are to use food to bring people together, build community and support healthier choices. We're looking to recruit people to our team who want a sense of purpose in their work, to be empowered to make a difference, to continuously learn and improve, and to provide the best customer service possible.
Saturday, April 13, 2019
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
3105 San Pablo Avenue
Oakland, CA 94608
Visit https://communityfoodsmarket.com/ for more information.
Thursday, April 18, 2019
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Albany Senior Center
846 Masonic Avenue
Albany, CA 94706
Come join us at our Annual Senior Resource Expo. Representatives from different organizations that provide assistance for seniors and their caregivers will be on hand to provide information on:
- Housing
- Health Care
- In-Home Services
- Transportation
- Much, Much, More!
There will also be a free raffle and free continental breakfast & lunch.
For more information, call (510) 524-9122.
National Release of "Pushed To The Bottom"
For the first time in history the U.S. was included to contribute to the worldwide effort to redefine and understand the multidimensional phenomenon of extreme poverty.
Join us for the national release of Pushed to the Bottom: The Experience of Poverty in the United States.
Thursday, April 18, 2019
1:30 – 3:30 PM
St. Mary's Center
925 Brockhurst Street
Oakland, CA 94608
Speakers include:
- Jessica Bartholow, Western Center on Law and Poverty
- Maryann Broxton, US Coordinator MAP Research, Boston
- Guillaume Charvon, US Coordinator for the MAP research/NY Leadership Team
- St. Mary’s Center Senior Advocates for Hope and Justice
To register or for more information, click here.
The Impact Of Current Immigration Policies On Fathers And Families
Join us for an informational session with Sara MacPherson, Staff Attorney from the International Institute of the Bay Area, and staff from Alameda County Social Services Agency who will present current information on immigration policies impacting Alameda County families. Attendees will also hear from a panel of experts, including a pediatrician, mental health experts, and staff from Oakland Workers Collective who will share information about their services and ways service providers can support fathers and families.
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
12:00 – 3:30 PM
First 5 Alameda County Conference Center
1115 Atlantic Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
Lunch will be provided. For questions, please contact Lea Yancey at (510) 227-6973 or lea.yancey@first5alameda.org.
REGISTER HERE.
Women Breaking Barriers to Success
 The Alameda County Workforce Development Board invites you to a forum and networking event that will provide resources, empower you and inspire your growth towards meaningful employment. Women and girls who have experienced barriers such as homelessness, previous incarceration, physical disability, single parenting, domestic violence, "returnships" to the workplace after raising your children etc., this is your opportunity to meet mentors in the industries and learn about services to assist you towards a successful career.
Thursday, April 25, 2019
3:00– 5:00 PM
Hayward City Hall
City Council Chambers
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
Maximize your mentorship experience and develop your elevator pitch at the Pre-Event Workshop from 2:30-3 pm. Potential hiring opportunities and on-site child care available.
REGISTER HERE.
Interested in volunteering with Supervisor Carson?
A few volunteers from the African American Caregiving & Wellness Forum
Sign up for our VOLUNTEER LIST to help out on community issues that you care about!
To be added to our list and receive notifications about upcoming District 5 volunteer opportunities, please email Melissa Male: melissa.male@acgov.org
 The Alameda County Social Services Agency’s annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is now underway - through April 17, 2019!
The VITA program provides IRS certified tax preparation services at no cost to low-and moderate-income tax filers.
All tax services are by APPOINTMENT ONLY. To make an appointment, go online:
https://alamedasocialservices.org/eitc.cfm
Program Dates: January 23 through April 17, 2019
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 - 8:30 pm (APPOINTMENTS ONLY)
Saturdays, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (APPOINTMENTS ONLY)
Eden Area Multi-Service Center
24100 Amador St
Hayward CA 94544 (map)
Enterprise Office
8477 Enterprise Way
Oakland CA 94621 (map)
Thomas L. Berkley Self-Sufficiency Center
2000 San Pablo Ave
Oakland CA 94612 (map)
San Lorenzo Office of Supervisor Wilma Chan
15903 Hesperian Blvd
San Lorenzo CA 94580 (map)
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 The next regular Board of Supervisors meeting is on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 beginning at 11:00 AM.
Meeting will take place in Board Chambers:
Administration Building
Room 512 - 5th Floor
1221 Oak Street Room
Oakland , CA 94612
I'm launching a new weekly video series that YOU get to contribute to! Have a burning question about county policy or programs? Want to know more about life as an elected official? Curious about my favorite books? Send me your questions and I may just answer you via video on social media!:
Email questions to: AskKeith@acgov.org
Ready to buy your first home?
Down payment assistance is available!
AC Boost provides financial assistance to middle income working households to purchase a home in Alameda County. The program offers shared equity loans of up to $150,000 to first-time homebuyers who live, work, or have been displaced from Alameda County.
First round pre-application deadline is April 26th!
Visit www.acboost.org for more information.
Film Screening and Discussion:
"Documenting Hate: Charlottesville"
This session will begin by screening the highly acclaimed PBS Frontline special “Documenting Hate: Charlottesville” followed by a panel discussion regarding the resurgence of white supremacist groups in the US and abroad. The panel will feature ProPublica and Frontline lead investigative journalist and producer, A.C. Thompson, along with two other panelists who will share their insights about the factors leading to this resurgence and what can be done to counter contemporary hate groups.
Friday, April 26, 2019
5:00 – 7:00 PM
U.C. Berkeley
370 Dwinelle Hall
Berkeley, CA 94704
This event is free and open to the public.
Click HERE to register.
FREE WORKSHOP - YOU ARE NOT ALONE
 The African American Family Outreach Project invites you to a free informational workshop for African American families who seek support and care for those who are living with mental illness and/or addicted to drugs or alcohol with an opportunity to talk with several mental health professionals.
Saturday, April 27, 2019
9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
North Oakland Senior Center
5714 Martin Luther King Junior Way
Oakland, CA 94609
Lunch will be provided free of charge.
Advance registration is required for proper planning. The registration deadline is Thursday, April 25th.
Register HERE.
TheCIL Presents: Momentum Expo 2019
 Momentum Expo is a transportation and mobility showcase that empowers people with disabilities, their families, and stakeholders to get out, get moving, and actively explore their community.
Saturday April 27, 2019
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Ed Roberts Campus
3075 Adeline Street
Berkeley, CA 94703
- Resource Fair
- Guest Speakers
- Assistive Technology Demonstrations
- Food Trucks
- Registration is FREE!
Learn more at: www.momentumexpo.org.
2019 AEG Oakland Community Foundation Scholarship Program
The AEG Oakland Community Foundation is excited to announce its 5th annual scholarship program!
This scholarship will provide 3 graduating high school seniors or transferring community college students in Alameda County with up to $10,000 in tuition and books for the 2019-20 academic year. Additionally, scholarship recipients will receive a paid summer internship to work at Oracle Arena and Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
The application deadline is May 17, 2019.
To download the application and for more information, visit: www.coliseum.com/about-us/community.
 The Kaiser Permanente African American Professional Association (KPAAPA) Scholarship program is now accepting applications from Northern California high school students who are scheduled to graduate in Spring 2019, college students enrolled in a nursing program, and medical school students. KPAAPA scholarships recognizes students who demonstrate academic achievement, commitment to community service, and leadership potential. Applicants must aspire to a career in the health care field. This can include clinical/direct patient care and non-clinical areas of interest.
All Applicants must be a permanent resident currently attend high school or college in Northern California. HBCU applicants must attend high school in Northern California, attending a Historic Black College/University in the Fall 2019.
Online applications must be submitted by Friday, May 31, 2019.
Click here to apply.
Have questions? Contact Aisha Williams at: Aisha- lorraine.m.williams@kp.org or Alisha Blinks at: Alisha.blinks@kp.org.
Get involved in CENSUS 2020!
Complete County Committee
We need your help to reach folks from every corner of our county. This spring we're hosting Census Solutions Workshops for organizations and leaders in twenty-one different categories -- affordable housing, education, seniors, immigrant community, unhoused residents, and more -- to brainstorm and collaborate on the best ways to reach our hard-to-count communities. We invite you to attend the workshop aligned with your work.
See HERE for subcommittee descriptions.
Spread the word to other partners who should add their voice to these important workshops! Our entire community benefits from an accurate count, so let's come together to count every body. Please contact Ben Ulrey at benjamin.ulrey@acgov.org for more information.
Census 2020 Job Opportunities
Apply for the U.S. Census Bureau jobs that are available at this time. Share this information with friends and family members.The data that is collected will be reported in statistical format only, and personal information will not be shared with other government agencies.
For more information on eligibility and jobs application forms, visit https://2020census.gov/jobs.
Boards & Commissions
Vacancy Announcements
UPDATED LIST as of March 2019
Supervisor Carson needs District 5 Representatives in the following boards & commissions:
- Tax Assessment & Appeals Board (1)
- Alameda County Fair Association Board of Directors (1)
- Advisory Commission on Aging (1)
- Arts Commission (1)
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 visit the Boards and Commissions site: https://acgov.org/bc/
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