Dear District 1,
As Veterans Day approaches tomorrow, our community is filled with gratitude and reflection. It’s a time to honor the brave individuals who have served our nation with courage and commitment and safeguarded our freedoms. In the spirit of appreciation, I encourage you to take a moment to thank a veteran, attend a local ceremony, or simply reflect on the sacrifices made in service to our country.
I also invite you to explore this week's newsletter, where you'll find many updates and upcoming events for District 1 and Alameda County.
As always, if there is anything that my office can do to assist you regarding County-specific matters, please feel free to reach out at bosdist1@acgov.org.
Sincerely,
David G. Haubert
Alameda County Supervisor
District 1
Scouting For Food
Operation Green Light
Fremont Free Public Wifi
The City of Fremont has launched free public Wi-Fi in the downtown area, marking the first step in a citywide effort to improve digital access. The initiative, part of Fremont’s Fiberoptic Master Plan, is supported by $3 million in federal and state grants secured by Rep. Ro Khanna and Senator Aisha Wahab.
The network, Access Fremont, currently spans the Central Business District and Downtown Event Center, with about 125 access points installed. Future expansions will bring free Wi-Fi to Centerville, Irvington, Mission San Jose, Niles, Warm Springs, and the Ohlone College area.
Creating Memories "Horse Day"
Imagine everything you know being taken away in a single moment – your family, your home, your routines. Even if it’s meant to keep you safe, your world has just turned upside down. It would be natural to feel confused, overwhelmed and alone.
While social workers and foster families provide essential support, youth in foster care need something more – the consistency of a caring adult who will show up and stand by them through the ups and downs.
If you’d like to be a Champion in the life of a youth in foster care, please sign up for an Information Session to learn more about how you can be that consistent, caring adult. https://casaofalamedacounty.org/becoming-a-volunteer/
AIM Youth Mental Health Ideas Lab
Apply here!
Free Webinars to Help Community Members with Covered California Enrollment
ively will be hosting a series of free webinars to help community members navigate the Covered California Open Enrollment period, which begins November 1. This can be a complex topic, especially given the current environment, and our goal is to make the process easier for families and individuals in our community.
Each session will include:
• An overview of health insurance options
• Tips for choosing the right plan
• Information on how to access Hively’s free enrollment assistance services
The webinars will take place at 7:00 p.m. on November 4, December 3, and January 8 (each session will cover the same material).
Alameda County CASA
On October 25th our office sponsored a Creating Memories "Horse Day" event at Horizon East Stables in Dublin. Low-income (and single-parent) kids/youth got to spend a day learning how to groom, feed, and ride horses.
Creating Memories is a program within the Tri-Valley Seek and Save nonprofit that helps kids/youth from low income/single parent households participate in activities such as this one that they would otherwise not have access to.
Help One Child
Help One Child is a faith-based non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening families impacted by foster care or adoption through education and resources. By partnering with local churches, government, and community agencies, we address the unique needs of foster, adoptive, and vulnerable families, striving to positively impact the long-term health and stability of families.
To learn more, visit Get Involved | Help One Child or call 1-888-KID-HOPE.
Important Resources
Affordable Housing Resources
Doorway Housing Portable
http://achousingchoices.org/
Learn more about affordable housing in Fremont by visiting the City’s Affordable Housing webpage. To receive information when affordable housing opportunities become available in Fremont, sign up for the City’s Affordable Housing Interest List.
Utility Assistance
Help for Power Bills: Ava Community Energy, Fremont's electricity provider, has an Energy Bill Payment Assistance web page. It is designed to help you better understand what programs are available and the eligibility requirements for each. You can enroll in the program that is right for you. Visit their website to learn more.
Help with Water Bills: Alameda County Water District Help on Tap customer assistance program provides qualifying single-family residential accounts a $63.75 credit on their bi-monthly water service charge. Credit will be applied upon approval of your application. Learn more.
Tri-Valley Critical Services Resources
Check out our website to learn more about critical services in the Tri-Valley!
https://district1.acgov.org/tri-valley-critical-services/
Find food resources here:
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