| Dear District 3 Community,
The County of Alameda is committed to keeping the public informed as we work together to stop the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). In this bulletin, you can read find resources for community members who have been affected by COVID-19.
For up-to-date data and answers to frequently asked questions, visit ACPHD's dedicated COVID-19 web page.
It is an honor to serve you. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any comments, questions or concerns that you may have regarding the district or Alameda County.
Sincerely,
 Wilma Chan
Supervisor, Third District
Flu Vaccination Clinic in
San Leandro
Vacunas contra la gripe gratis en San Leandro
I am proud to partner with the Alameda County Health Care Services Agency, Alameda County Public Health Department, and the City of San Leandro to bring a FREE flu vaccination clinic for older adults living in San Leandro and the surrounding unincorporated areas. Insurance is not required and drive-through and walk-through options are available.
San Leandro Senior Community Center
13909 E. 14th St, San Leandro CA 94578
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
9:00AM – 3:00PM
Appointments required. To schedule, please call (510) 577-3462.
Citas requeridas. Para registrarse, por favor llame (510) 577-3462.
Please share the following flyers with your networks:
Can’t make this event, but need a flu shot? This Alameda County map can help you locate a flu vaccination event.
Emergency Rental Assistance in Unincorporated Alameda County
Centro Legal de la Raza is now accepting applications for the Alameda County Housing Secure program.
Alameda County Housing Secure provides emergency rental assistance to low-income renters in the unincorporated areas of Alameda County who have lost income or jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The application period is now open and will remain open until funds are exhausted or December 28, 2020, whichever comes sooner. Approved households can receive past due rent of up to 9 months or up to $18,000, whichever is less.
In addition to Alameda County Housing Secure, Centro Legal de la Raza is accepting applications for Keep Oakland Housed. Keep Oakland Housed provides rental assistance to tenants in the City of Oakland. The application period is now open and applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
For more information on these programs or to apply, please visit Centro Legal's Rental Assistance page.
Free Financial Navigator Program for Alameda County Residents
The City of Fremont, in partnership with the International Rescue Committee in Oakland, is providing phone-based Financial Navigation services at no cost to all Alameda County residents through a new Financial Navigator Program.
Financial Navigators are now available to help Alameda County residents manage financial issues, access public programs, and make referrals to other programs and services.
Visit https://finnav.org/alameda or call the Fremont Family Resource Center at 510.574.2000 to sign-up for a free 30 minute session.
During the session, a Financial Navigator will ask you a series of questions about your concerns. Some examples of financial topics could include:
- Prioritizing payments for expenses, like housing, food, and insurance.
- Maximizing income through accessing emergency cash assistance, emergency loans, unemployment or short-term disability.
- Managing debt and guiding negotiations with creditor.
- Avoiding predatory scams.
Together you will prioritize concerns, expenses, and identify next steps. Please note – Financial Navigators do not provide financial assistance like cash or loans.
Upcoming Free COVID-19 Testing Mobile Events
Native American Health Center is offering four free COVID-19 testing events throughout the City of Oakland in the next few weeks. You do not need insurance and you will not be asked about immigration status at any of these mobile testing events.
Center Of Hope Community Church
8411 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA
Friday Dec 4th, 2020 | Friday Dec 18th, 2020
10:00 AM—3:30 PM
(or until test capacity has been met)
Madison Park Academy
400 Capistrano Dr., Oakland, CA
Wednesday Dec 9th, 2020
10:00 AM—3:00 PM
(or until test capacity has been met)
American Indian Child Resource Center
522 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA
Friday Dec 11th, 2020
10:00 AM—3:00 PM
(or until test capacity has been met)
Family Childcare Grant Program for Alameda County
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors has approved additional funding for First 5 Alameda County to offer COVID-19 relief to family child care (FCC) providers through the CARES Act. Small FCCs are eligible for awards up to $5,000 and large FCCs can receive up to $10,000. Informational flyers are available in English, Spanish, and Chinese.
Apply by 5:00 pm on Friday, December 4th on the First 5 website.
As an investment in child care, FCC grants will provide critical support for providers that have served on the frontlines of the pandemic supporting working parents and the local economy, yet are struggling to stay afloat. The Center for American Progress estimates that in California, the average cost to operate a family child care during the COVID-19 pandemic increased by 75%, compared to 54% for center-based care. By strengthening FCC businesses/homes, grants will provide support for families and communities, too.
Community Resiliency Workers Job Opportunity
The Alameda County Community Food Bank (ACCFB) is now hiring Community Resiliency Workers to help gather, package, store and distribute food to those in need or impacted by COVID-19. Food is distributed outdoors, through a drive-up method.
These part-time positions pay $20/hour and are available to individuals receiving unemployment benefits or whose benefits have exhausted in the past 6 months. Informational sessions are held on Zoom every Friday (including 11/27/2020) at 1:30 PM. Visit the America’s Jobs Center of California’s Eden Area calendar for more information.
To apply by phone or for questions, contact Nina Scott at ninas@rubiconprograms.org or 510.372.0703
California Rebuilding Fund
The California Rebuilding Fund in now accepting applications from small businesses in California that have been impacted by COVID-19.
The Fund will offer loans that are flexible, transparent and designed to help sustain small businesses through these challenging economic times. The funds are being deployed by participating community lenders, and businesses with up to 50 full-time employees and gross revenues of less than $2.5 million or below in 2019 may be eligible to apply. Learn more and apply today at: www.CALoanFund.org
Stay Informed
For updates on COVID-19, visit one of the following dedicated web pages from trusted public health agencies:
Testing for COVID-19 in Alameda County
In partnership with community partners, ACPHD is operating free COVID-19 testing locations throughout the county.
Testing is free and available to anyone with or without symptoms at all community testing sites in Alameda County, and is highly recommended for health care, front line, or essential workers and anyone who attended protests or other large public gatherings.
You will not be asked about immigration status and do not need insurance at any of these locations.
Community testing sites located in District 3:
La Clinica de la Raza
Fruitvale BART Station
E 12th Street and 36th Avenue
Monday-Friday, 8 AM- 5 PM
Drive-through and walk-up available
Testing is by appointment only. To make an appointment, call 510-535-3370 (Spanish and English).
Native American Health Center
3050 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601
Tuesday & Thursday, 9 AM – 7 PM
Saturday, 10 AM – 4 PM
This is a pedestrian-access site.
Make an appointment at color.com/nahc
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center
10 – 10th Street, Oakland, CA
All Adult Community Members
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8:30 am-11:30 am; 12:30 pm-4:00 pm
Essential Workers Priority Testing
Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30 am-11:30 am
**Essential Workers include those who work in: health care, emergency services, food & grocery stores, retail or manufacturing, public transportation, and education**
Adults and Children 2 Years and Older
Saturday: 8:30 am-4:00 pm
Additional free testing locations:
Roots Community Health Center
9925 International Blvd., Oakland, CA
Monday - Wednesday, Friday: 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Outdoor walk-up COVID-19 testing
Registration is not required, but appointments can be made online or at 510-777-1177
NOTE: there is no drive-up option at this site, and street parking is limited.
West Oakland Health Center
700 Adeline St., Oakland, CA
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:30 AM-1 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM-12:30 PM
Testing is by appointment only and can be made online at https://www.oaklandca.gov/wohc.
Skywest Golf Course
1401 Golf Course Rd.
Hayward, CA 94541
Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Register here or call (510) 583-5333
Alameda County Fairgrounds (Gate 12)
4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton, CA
Gate 12 is off of Valley Ave. and follow signage to testing site
Monday – Friday: 9 AM - 1 PM
Testing is only open to residents of Pleasanton, Dublin, or Livermore who are 10 years of age or older.
For more information and guidance on COVID-19 testing, visit ACPHD's Testing for COVID-19 page.
Get Involved:
Community Board and Commission Positions Available
Alameda County Board and Commission Openings
Apply today for one of the District 3 vacancies on the following Alameda County Boards and Commissions. For more information or to apply, visit the Clerk of the Board's Get Involved page.
Alameda County Oakland Community Action Partnership (AC-OCAP) Board Openings
AC-OCAP is now accepting applications for community representatives from CDBG District 1 in Oakland, and Alameda County. These open seats must be filled by a representative from the low-income community. Visit AC-OCAP's website for the Board Opening applications.
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CDBG District 1 (Oakland) encompasses North Oakland. Please review the City of Oakland Application Guidelines for selection criteria and a map of CDBG districts in the City of Oakland (note: these districts have different boundaries from the City Council districts).
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Alameda County representatives must live in Alameda County (excluding the cities of Oakland and Berkeley). Please review the Alameda County Application Guidelines for selection criteria.
The AC-OCAP Board is comprised of 18 members that represent public official representatives in Oakland and Alameda County, private groups and interests, and not fewer than a third are democratically elected/selected representatives from the low-income community.
Community Resources
I am committed to ensuring District 3 residents receive the services and supports they need. My District Office team is available to provide information on resources and connect you to services. Please contact my Main Office at
510-272-6693 for further assistance.
Alameda County Care Connect has provided the community with a COVID-19 Rapid Response Resource Guide, which will be updated on a weekly basis. This document provides information on numerous services available from local, state, and federal government agencies, public transportation agencies, and utility companies.
Food Access Resources
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Alameda County Community Food Bank (ACCFB): ACCFB’s helpline can help connect you to a source for groceries or a hot meal today. Call the helpline at 1-800-870-FOOD (3663) or 1-510-635-3663. The helpline is available in multiple languages and operates Monday-Friday, 9 AM-4 PM. You can also visit FoodNow.net for an online directory of food distribution sites near you.
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School Meals: The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) maintains a list of school districts in Alameda County that offer free meals to families who have children enrolled in the district’s schools. Visit ACOE’s “Meal Service by District” page for more information on your child’s school district.
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Dig Deep Farms (DDF) Food Hub food distribution: The DDF Food Hub is distributing food every Friday from 1 PM-2 PM at 2700 Fairmont Drive in San Leandro. Food delivery is also available for families in need. If you need food delivered, please fill out the Deputy Sheriff's Activities League (DSAL) sign-up form.
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Trybe food and COVID-19 relief supplies distribution: Trybe is providing food and other basic supplies to low-income Oakland residents and families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Food delivery is also available: sign up online for food delivery.
Resources for Immigrant Communities
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Oakland Undocumented Relief (OUR) Fund: Offers financial support for immigrant Oaklanders who have lost income due to COVID-19. To apply for or donate to OUR Fund, visit Centro Legal’s website.
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Legal Aid at Work (Ayuda Legal Laboral) Resource Guide: offers a list of financial services available to undocumented workers in California who have been impacted by COVID-19. This resource guide is updated on a weekly basis and is available in English, Spanish, and Chinese.
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Immigrants Rising resource guide provides a list of resources available for undocumented immigrants. Recursos para inmigrantes sobre COVID-19 en español—utilice este enlace
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California Immigrant Policy Center’s (CPIC) COVID-19 Resource Guide provides information on accessing health care, obtaining information on COVID-19 in multiple languages, economic resources, and information on immigration rights.
Public Comment Procedures for Board of Supervisors Meetings During Shelter in Place
Procedures for Board of Supervisors meetings are subject to change to improve videoconferencing tools. Please check the Board of Supervisors' website for the most up-to-date guidelines.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors will continue to conduct essential government business at our regularly scheduled Board meetings.
While in-person participation is limited to essential personnel, we are committed to providing the public with live broadcast and remote opportunities to participate in public comment during the Shelter in Place order. The following guidelines allow for public participation in Board meetings while following safe social distancing practices:
Remote Viewing/Listening:
Members of the public who wish to watch the Board of Supervisors meetings, are encouraged to view the live stream online at:
http://acgov.org/board/broadcast.htm.
We recommend against using Internet Explorer to view the meetings. We recommend using Google Chrome or other browsers to view the meetings.
Public Comment via Teleconference:
Members of the public may address the Board of Supervisors on a matter on the agenda or during the Public Input portion of the meeting on a matter not on the agenda but is an issue within the Board’s subject matter jurisdiction.
To observe the meeting by video conference, please click on this link to join the webinar at the noticed meeting time.
- If you are using a laptop:
Use the "Raise Hand" button to indicate you would like to speak or provide public comment. When you are called to speak, unmute your speaker.
- If you are listening to the meeting by phone:
Use the numbers listed on the Zoom/Teleconferencing Guidelines.
Dial *9 to raise your hand to speak.
If you decide not speak, you may hang up and dial back into the meeting or simply notify the Clerk you do not wish to speak when you are unmuted and asked to speak.
Written Comment (accepted until the start of the meeting at 9:30 a.m., unless otherwise noted on the meeting agenda).
To provide written comment on an item on the agenda or to address the Board about an issue during Public Input, you may send an email to CBS@acgov.org.
Please include your name and note the agenda item number you want to address or whether you intend for comment to be included in Public Input. Copies of all written comments will be provided to the Board Members and will be added to the official record.
ADA Accessibility: If you require a reasonable modification or accommodation for a disability, please email the Clerk of the Board at CBS@acgov.org or call (510) 208-4949.
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