Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan’s Weekly Updates on COVID-19
Alameda County, California sent this bulletin at 08/31/2021 01:59 PM PDT
 
Oakland Office
| 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). 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  Congressional Roundtable on Food as MedicineI am excited to share that ALL IN Alameda County’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Steven Chen, will be participating in the U.S. House of Representatives' Rules Committee for a Roundtable Examining Food as Medicine TOMORROW, Wednesday, September 1st at 11 am PDT! Ending Hunger in America: Wednesday, September 1, 2021 The event will be livestreamed on the Rules Committee website. Congratulations to Dr. Chen on this exciting opportunity to share the innovative Recipe4Health program and help guide Congress and Biden Administration in developing equitable policies to end hunger in America. COVID-19 Vaccination Resources in Alameda CountyState, county, and other health care partners are offering COVID-19 vaccination clinics throughout Alameda County. Visit ACPHD's COVID-19 vaccine page for more information Additional Vaccination Resources: San Lorenzo Library Drive Through Voting EventSan Lorenzo Library and the Registrar of Voters are pleased to announce Drive Through Voting Events, also known as Ballot Drop Stops, for the 2021 Gubernatorial Recall Election. Simply drive up to the Registrar of Voters booth in front of the San Lorenzo Library (395 Paseo Grande) on September 1, 2, 8, and 9, 2021 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and hand your completed ballot to Registrar of Voters staff – it’s that easy! The Library also has a 24-hour ballot drop box in front of the building. The drop box is emptied daily. Alameda County Arts Commission’s Call for ArtistsThe Alameda County Arts Commission invites visual artists to submit an application to the new Alameda County Artist Registry, a prequalified list of artists that will be used for upcoming public art opportunities managed by the Alameda County Arts Commission. Application Deadline: View the complete Call for Artists at: https://bit.ly/ArtistRegistryCall Applications for the Artist Registry must be submitted online. Questions? Contact the Office of the Alameda County Arts Commission at (510) 208-9646 or artscommission@acgov.org. Upcoming Free Small Business TrainingsThe Alameda County Small Business Development Center (SBDC) department is offering FREE trainings for small businesses in Alameda County. These trainings include an introduction to starting a restaurant business and how to grow your business. Sign up today! All events will be held online. Visit the Alameda County SBDC Events Page for more information or to sign-up. Food Entrepreneurial Training Academy (FETA) When: Mondays & Wednesdays Starting September 13 - October 13 Time: 5:30-7:30 PM Introducción al negocio de los restaurantes Cómo abrir un restaurante Cuándo: 15 de septiembre de 2021 Hora: 5:30-7: 30 PM Taught in Spanish (en español)
There's a Better Way to Grow Revenue With a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) When: September 22, 2021 Time: 12:00-1:30 PM Get Involved: Board and Commission VacanciesDistrict 3 has a few vacancies for Alameda County Boards and Commissions. Interested District 3 residents are encouraged to apply to any of these vacancies. You can view and apply to any of these vacancies online. Boards with Current Vacancies
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Renew AC: Affordable Home Improvement Loans AvailableRenew Alameda County (Renew AC) provides simple 1% interest loans from $15,000 to $150,000 to qualified low-income homeowners. Make the home improvements you need to stay, grow, and thrive in your home for years to come. Renew AC not only connects you with funds but also helps you manage the process and identify a contractor. This is a County program operated by Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley and funded through the voter-passed Measure A1 Housing Bond passed in 2016. Learn more and apply at RenewAC.org or by calling Habitat’s Home Repair Hotline at (510) 803-3388. Request for Proposals - Alameda County Homekey HotelsThe Alameda County Housing & Community Development (HCD) Department has re-issued the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the rehabilitation and operation of Homekey Hotels formerly known as Comfort Inn and Days Hotel. The developer selected through this process will rehab and operate the buildings as permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness under a 55-year regulatory agreement. Both properties are in Oakland near the Oakland Airport. The RFP is available on the HCD website in the What’s New Section on the right. Testing for COVID-19 in Alameda CountyIn 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. You will not be asked about immigration status and do not need insurance at any of these locations. For more information and guidance on COVID-19 testing, visit ACPHD's Testing for COVID-19 page. Community ResourcesFood Access Resources in Alameda County (PDF - updated 08.03.2021) Housing and Homelessness Resources in Alameda County (PDF) Resources for Immigrant Communities (PDF) Alameda County Board and Commission Applications (webpage) Alameda County COVID-19 Food Distribution, Testing, and Services Map: An interactive map to find resources available near you. Pandemic Public Benefits Available to Alameda County Residents: Resource guide from the Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA) on public benefits available to eligible county residents. CA Notify: Receive COVID-19 exposure alerts directly to your smartphone. CA Notify website. Trybe: Offers food, basic supplies, and COVID-19 testing. Visit their COVID-19 resources page for more information. Public Comment Procedures for Board of Supervisors Meetings: Information on how to participate in public comment is available on the LIVE! Broadcasts page on the Board of Supervisors' website. 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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