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Dear District 3 Community,
Happy Women’s History Month! It is an honor to continue to carry on the legacy of so many women predecessors who served before me at the local, state, and federal levels, including the late Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan and former Supervisor Alice Lai-Bitker. I am proud to continue serving alongside many women who currently hold positions at various government levels. Let’s look forward with hope and determination for future women leaders to carry on this vital legacy of progress and equality. As our office continues its extraordinary work, I am happy to share our progress and highlights of the County’s initiatives, community events, resources, and opportunities through my newsletter.
Photo: [First row, fourth from the left] Nina Senn, Chair and Representative of the Commission on the Status of Women (COSW) at the Conference of Mayors, received the proclamation on behalf of COSW and posed for a picture with the Board of Supervisor staff.
I am pleased to report that my office is working with the Alameda County Commission on the Status of Women on drafting a County Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) ordinance to affirm our commitment to eliminating all forms of discrimination against women—a movement which former Alameda County District 3 Supervisor Alice Lai-Bitker initiated in 2010.
Your input and engagement remain crucial to our ongoing efforts. Should you have any comments, questions, or concerns related to District 3 or Alameda County, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at bos.district3@acgov.org. Your feedback is invaluable, and we are here to assist and support you.
Sincerely,
 Lena Tam
Alameda County Supervisor, Third District
The County of Alameda Board of Supervisors proclaimed March 2024 as Women's History Month to celebrate the incredible contributions of women throughout history, shaping our nation's growth and resilience. From pioneering charitable initiatives to driving economic and cultural progress, women have been instrumental every step of the way. Here's to recognizing their invaluable impact on our communities and beyond!
The Toishan-Oakland Chinatown Patrol Team celebrated more than 1,100 days of service. During Women's History Month, we honored their remarkable female members, comprising 80% of the team, who tirelessly organize, patrol, and protect our Oakland Chinatown small businesses and community.
This week, Supervisor Tam and Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft co-hosted a meeting at the Alameda Free Library to address the affordable housing crisis in the county. Alameda County Housing Director Michelle Starratt elaborated on the pressing need for increased affordable housing throughout the region, particularly for middle and low-income residents, and discussed how a bond measure could significantly bolster the housing supply.
Born This Way Foundation President Cynthia Germanotta and Senator Laphonza Butler led a panel discussion with mental health experts and young advocates. They are exploring youth mental health in California and beyond, focusing on impactful solutions from the perspectives of young people.
After this empowering event, District 3 and the Born This Way Foundation teamed up with the goal of building a kinder and braver Alameda County by connecting the community with free mental health resources like the Be There Certificate, a free online mental health course for all! – Read More & Take the Course Here
Alameda County Public Health Department is investigating a measles case, which was likely acquired overseas. Our Public Health Department is assessing any close contacts. To date, no outbreaks or other measles infections are associated with this case. We are grateful for the assistance we have received from community members in our investigation.
If you have any questions, please see our Exposure Notice here.
The Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA) is providing no cost IRS certified tax preparation assistance to low- and moderate-income taxpayers.
Tax services are provided by appointment only - no exceptions. Tax filers must present all required tax documents at the time of appointment. Appointments will need to be rescheduled if there are missing documents. Tax filers will need to create an account through the online Appointment Scheduler. A cell phone number or email address is required to make an appointment.
Dates: 02/06/2024 - 04/13/2024
Time:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Phone: (510) 271-9141
Email: vita.eitc@acgov.org
Appointment Scheduler
Alameda County SSA IRS VITA Program Website
Please Note: Subject to change. Please make an appointment in advance.
Locations:
Gail Steele Multi-Service Center (formerly Eden Area):
24100 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544
Enterprise Self-Sufficiency Center:
8477 Enterprise Way, Oakland, CA 94621
Thomas L. Berkley Square (North Oakland)
2000 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612
Alameda County Sheriff's Office wants to remind you of the importance of prioritizing your safety and that of your loved ones. Armed suspects usually perpetrate this type of crime. Safety should be your priority if you become aware of someone attempting to steal your vehicle from your driveway or the street in front of your home.
If you have any information relevant to our ongoing investigation, please contact Investigations at (510) 667-3636 or the anonymous tip line at (510) 667-3622.
- Avoid all confrontations with suspects.
- Stay inside your home and out of view of suspects.
- Report the incident to your local law enforcement.
- Ensure your doors and windows are locked.
- Observe from a safe location inside your home.
- Gather as much suspect/suspect vehicle information as possible, including height, weight, clothing worn, vehicle color/license plate number, number of suspects, and direction of flight.
- Avoid turning on lights or bringing attention to home during the incident.
- If you are in immediate danger, stay on the line with the call taker and provide updates.
- Do not go outside until law enforcement arrives or until you are sure the suspects are gone.
Application Due: Friday, March 29, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Apply for the Unincorporated Alameda County Housing Provider Viability Small Grant Program online! The program goal is to address the loss of revenue to rental housing providers in the unincorporated county related to abuse of the County’s public health emergency eviction moratorium by providing one-time grant funding of up to $5,000.
Application: https://form.jotform.com/240436980302149
For more information, please visit here.
Point of Contact:
Catherine Valdez
Catherine.Valdez@acgov.org
Survey Due: Sunday, March 31, 2024
Mid-life and older LGBTQIA+ Californians are part of a generation that faced extreme levels of stigma during their lifetimes as well as pride in a movement that asserted civil rights for LGBTQIA+ people of all ages. Despite the central role that LGBTQIA+ Californians play in California’s history and in communities across the state, no baseline data are available that describe their aging experiences. Some studies, such as a COVID-19 study of LGBTQIA+ older adults in San Francisco, suggest higher rates of isolation, depression and suicide ideation, all of which could be addressed with more responsive and accessible services. As CDA and others seek to learn more about the aging experience of all Californians in support of the California Master Plan on Aging (MPA) goals for equity and inclusion, it is crucial that the unique life experiences within LGBTQIA+ communities are visible and honored.
California’s survey of mid-life and older LGBTQIA+ residents will paint an up-to-date and comprehensive statewide portrait. To offer insights about the experiences of marginalized and underserved LGBTQIA+ communities, the survey team will oversample Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), Hispanic/Latinx, and Asian Pacific Islander (API) communities, as well as rural and frontier communities. The survey data will form a first-ever baseline data set, which will be available to other researchers in an open-source format to encourage additional research and policy attention to the needs of mid-life and older LGBTQIA+ Californians.
For more information, please visit here.
Application Due: Monday, April 1, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
The Alameda Chamber Foundation launched the 2024 Chamber Foundation scholarships for graduating seniors in Alameda. They will be awarding fourteen $1,000 scholarships to students who pursue a career or education in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and integration of Arts. Minority students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the sciences are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply, please click here. For more information about the scholarship, please visit here. If you have questions, please contact communications@alamedachamber.com or call (510) 522-0414.
Waitlist Start Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2024
The Housing Authority of the County of Alameda will begin accepting pre-applications for our waitlist starting Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
HACA will accept applications during this time for the following programs:
- Housing Choice Voucher (formerly known as Section 8)
- HACA-Owned Project-based 3 and 4-bedroom units for families with extremely low-income (30% AMI)
- HACA-Owned Project-based 3 and 4-bedroom units for families with very low-income (50% AMI)
HACA’s official announcements are available in 9 languages and include income and eligibility requirements.
If you need assistance with applying during the open application period, please see our list of application centers located in Fremont, Hayward, San Leandro, Pleasanton, Oakland and Berkeley. A printed copy of this listing can also be picked up at our local office. For more information, please visit here.
If you are elderly, disabled, have limited English proficiency and one of the application centers is unable to assist, please reach out to HACA by phone at (510) 727-8519 or by email at waitlist@haca.net.
Survey Due: Friday, April 12, 2024
The City of San Leandro is facilitating open discussions on aging-related issues and the importance of inclusivity, particularly for historically marginalized groups. Age-friendly communities support active aging, provide accessible infrastructure, promote social inclusion, and foster intergenerational connections. Participating in the survey enters you into a raffle for a $50 Visa gift card, and it only requires a few minutes of your time. For more information, please visit here.
Surveys:
English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N2MJGJL
Simplified Chinese (简体中文): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PJ2HYWB
Spanish (Español): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P6JHWN3
Filipino: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P5CZWWY
Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PZWDJFK
Point of Contact:
Mike King
mk.pearstreetconsulting@gmail.com
Application Due: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
In summer 2024, Alameda County will select its 2024 Youth Poet Laureate. The Youth Poet Laureate serves as an ambassador to inspire civic engagement, social justice, cultural awareness, and literary excellence in our communities.
Applications for the Youth Poet Laureate program will be accepted from April 1 through April 30, 2024. All applications are due on April 30, 2024.
To be eligible for the competition you must:
- Be an Alameda County resident.
- Be between the ages of 13-18 as of May 1, 2024.
- Be available to serve as Laureate for the program year, August 3, 2024 to August 1, 2025.
- If you are selected as Laureate or Vice-Laureate, you must live locally during the laureate year August 3, 2024 to August 1, 2025.
- Poems will be judged on content, craft, and voice.
Those who advance to the interview round are also judged on performance and leadership potential.
Finalists will be announced at the end of August during an awards ceremony.
For more information, please visit here.
The City of Alameda and Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) are excited to announce the return of the annual Youth Career and Job Fair. During the event, which is free to all high school students in Alameda, students can apply for summer jobs, paid internships, and community service positions. Additionally, students can discuss educational offerings with Peralta Community Colleges representatives, and explore vocational education opportunities.
The Youth Career & Job Fair is co-sponsored by Alameda County Supervisor Lena Tam, the City of Alameda, AUSD, Alameda Collaborative for Children, Youth, and their Families, and Alameda Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Alliance. For more information, please visit here.
Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Encinal Jr. and Sr. High School's Gymnasium
(210 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501)
Point of Contact:
Eric Fonstein
City of Alameda
efonstein@alamedaca.gov
Or
Felicia Vargas
Alameda Unified School District
fvargas@alamedaunified.org
During Women’s History Month, the City of Alameda is hosting a reception to honor women serving as first responders. Women are increasingly contributing to Alameda's police force, firefighting teams, paramedic and EMT units, dispatch centers, and support staff.
This event is open to the public and aims to celebrate the leadership and dedication of Alameda’s first responders. We will have the privilege of hearing from two distinguished speakers: Alameda County Sheriff Yesenia Sanchez, and Lieutenant Misty Carausu, who was featured in the Netflix docuseries American Nightmare for her remarkable service.
Date: Thursday, March 28, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Alameda Theatre
(2317 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501)
RSVP: https://alamedaca.gov/rsvp
Join the Indigenous Red Market in celebrating Indigenous culture with performances by the Reservations Dogs duo Mike Bone, Keith Secola, DJ KG, Calpulli Coatlicue, and traditional Aztec and Powwow Dancers. Additionally, bestselling Native author Tommy Orange will be present to commemorate the release of his latest novel, Wandering Stars!
Date: April 6, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Native American Health Center
(1443 Derby Ave, Oakland, CA 94601)
Please note this event will be at a new location that is right across the street from our former location.
Vendor Inquiries: NAHCevents@nativehealth.org
Press Inquiries: Communications@nativehealth.org
The City of San Leandro is thrilled to invite community members of all ages to a vibrant Earth Day Festival combined with an exciting Open House event. This special day is packed with interactive activities, educational experiences, and community engagement opportunities designed to celebrate our planet and showcase city services. For more information, please visit here.
Date, Saturday, April 13 , 2024
Time: 11:00a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: San Leandro Main Public Library
(300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577)
Meet the counseling team and learn about housing counseling services provided by Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity (ECHO) in the East Bay and Monterey County. For more information, please visit here.
Date: Thursday, April 18, 2024
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: 22551 2nd St #200, Hayward, CA 94541
Join the San Lorenzo Village Homes Association Earth Day event to clean up the community, explore various vendor booths, enjoy free activities, and participate in a science fair! For more information, please visit here.
Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: Town Clean Up
11:00a.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Earth Day Marketplace
12:00 p.m.: Shirley J. Closer Memorial Science Fair
(Science Fair Entry Due: Saturday, April 13, 2024)
Location: 377 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo, CA
Point of Contact:
Michelle Clowser
mclowser@slvha.com
Join Lavender Seniors’ LGBTQ+ and allies monthly lunch bunch for nutritious food in a safe and welcoming environment, along with insightful and entertaining programs such as performances, lectures, or discussions. RSVP is required to attend. Check the most up-to-date RSVP link.
Schedule: Third Friday of each month, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: North Oakland Senior Center
(5714 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Oakland, CA 94609)
Website: https://lavenderseniors.org
Point of Contact:
info@lavenderseniors.org
(510) 882-2286
Please visit the website or contact for the RSVP link.
Alameda County Board, Commissions, and Committees: Apply Here
Alameda County Housing Portal: Affordable Housing Rentals
Alameda County Housing Secure: Tenant and Landlord Housing Resources
Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA): Medi-Cal Enrollment
Community Resources: Other Resources
Events: Upcoming Events
Sign Up for Meeting Reminders: Meeting Reminders
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 need a reasonable modification or accommodation for a disability, please email the Clerk of the Board at cbs@acgov.org or call (510) 208-4949 or (510) 834-6754 (TDD) at least 72 hours before the meeting start time to request a sign language interpreter.
Language Interpretation Services: If you require language interpretation services, please email the Clerk of the Board at cbs@acgov.org or call (510) 208-4949 at least three business days before the meeting start time to request a language interpreter.
Servicios de interpretación de idiomas: si necesita servicios de interpretación de idiomas, envíe un correo electrónico a la Secretaría de la Junta a cbs@acgov.org o llame al (510) 208-4949 al menos tres días hábiles antes de la hora de inicio de la reunión para solicitar un intérprete de idiomas.
語言口譯服務：如果您需要語言口譯服務，請在會議開始前至少三個工作日向理事會秘書發送電子郵件至 cbs@acgov.org 或致電 (510) 208-4949 請求語言口譯員。
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