FRC Update on April 21, 2023 | | Reaching FRC Agencies
The FRC buildings are open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Each of the FRC's 20+ agencies decide their own office status (Office Open, By Appointment Only or By Phone Only). For the list of agencies, their office status and the best way to reach them, click here. Questions? Call the FRC at 510.574.2000.
Masks: Masks are strongly recommended at the FRC and some agencies require them. | | 880 Express Lanes More Affordable for Low-Income Drivers A new pilot program will help low-income travelers use the express lanes on 880 at a discounted rate. The FRC is one of four hubs that will help low-income households apply for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)'s new FasTrak® discount program called Express Lanes START. When participants use the express lanes on the 880 corridor between Milpitas and Oakland, they'll pay discounted rates. Solo drivers receive a 50% discount off the posted toll, two-person carpools receive a 75% discount and three or more do not pay a toll. - If you already use FasTrak®, just apply for the MTC discount.
- If you don't have FasTrak®, apply for the MTC discount; and if you qualify, then apply to FasTrak®.
Bay Area residents can apply online or by using the paper application within the Express Lanes START brochure which you can obtain from the FRC. If you need assistance applying, the FRC Welcome Center can help. Just stop by the desk Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. | | Super Saturday Open House at Ohlone College Fremont Campus: April 22, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Newark Campus:..April 29, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Ohlone College is hosting Super Saturday, an open house to showcase what Ohlone College has to offer the community at both of their campuses. It includes campus tours, lab demos, free food, games, application workshops and more. The event and parking is free. Check out Ohlone for a chance to win a $25 gas gift card and an iPad! See flyer for details in English and Spanish. Register to attend the Fremont Open House or the Newark Open House. | | FREE In-Person Naturalization Event in Persian Farsi April 24 from 1 - 2:30 p.m. FRC, Bldg EFGH, Pacific Room
Pars Equality Center Fremont will host this FREE, in-person information session. Senior Immigration Attorney, Sima Alizadeh, will present U.S. naturalization eligibility, the application process, with a special segment tailored for Afghan new arrivals, followed by a question and answer session. Presentation will be in Persian Farsi with Dari & Pashto interpreters available the entire session. This event will not be recorded. This is an information session only, and not a form filling event. No registration is required. Come early to get a chair before room capacity is reached. See flyer in English, Dari or Pashto.
Pars Equality Center Fremont is located at the Fremont FRC and provides legal immigration services. Event is hosted by Pars Equality Center Fremont with partners Afghan Coalition and the FRC. | | Thrive! Free Virtual Series for Parents Thursdays from 7 - 8:30 p.m. April 27 - May 11
Parents - it's not too late to attend these virtual parenting classes from 4Cs of Alameda County. There are three more sessions available on great topics - communication skills, multigenerational homes and blended families. FREE one-on-one coaching from Coach Diedre for all participants. Sessions are taught in English with Spanish interpretation. All are invited to participate. See flyer and register here. | | Free Clothing Swap in Fremont Friday & Saturday, April 28 & 29 Are you spring cleaning, decluttering and want to donate clothing and household items? Bring them to the big community swap meet in Fremont on Friday, April 28th at 9:30am. It's the ultimate reuse event and we hear it's pretty fun. All are welcome and you don't need to donate items in order to take items. Please see the event flyer for the location and the list of what can and cannot be donated. | | SparkPoint Financial Education for Teens Building Financial Wealth April 28 from 4 - 5 p.m. Kennedy Community Center in Union City
To help teens start off on the right foot on their financial journey, SparkPoint Fremont is offering a free financial literacy workshop for 9th - 12th graders. Encourage your teen to invite a friend!
The Building Financial Wealth workshop covers: - Setting personal and financial goals
- Simple techniques to start off on the right foot
- Optimizing financial opportunities.
As an added incentive to attend the class, participants who complete a questionnaire with one of our Sparkpoint Financial Coaches prior to the workshop, will be entered into a drawing to win one of four $25 gift cards. See flyer for details and register here. | | Virtual SparkPoint Info Sessions in Dari Choose from May 2, June 6, July 3 or Aug 1 All occur from 6 - 7 p.m.
We're so excited to offer our community SparkPoint Financial Services in Dari from our newest Financial Coach Lida Essa Hernandez. In order to schedule an appointment with Lida to work on your finances, you must first attend a SparkPoint Information Session. All SparkPoint Services are free. Click here to see the SparkPoint Info Session flyer and click here to register for the session that works for you. | | Mentorship Program for Afghan Refugees Registration due May 3
Tent Partnership for Refugees is offering a professional mentorship program for Afghan refugees. The program enables the individual to receive one-on-one guidance and support from a professional at a large company. All forcibly displaced Afghans who can speak at least intermediate English are eligible to participate in this program. See info sheet for details and fill out the registration form as soon as possible as demand for this program is very high. | | 30 Ohlone for Kids Program Scholarships Available for Eligible Tri-City Families Scholarship Application Deadline is May 5 at 12 p.m. Program runs June 12 - August 4
Ohlone for Kids and Teens (OKT) is offering 30 eligible Tri-City families a $150 scholarship for OKT's fun summer enrichment program. Classes are for students entering first to twelfth grade and include canvas painting, calligraphy, perfecting reading skills, coding, youth sports camp, and more. See flyer for overview. View program information for details which includes scholarship information and the application. | | The Medi-Cal Renewal Process has Resumed
Since March 2020, Medi-Cal renewal processing was put on hold, and beneficiaries retained their Medi-Cal coverage due to the continuous coverage requirement. The continuous coverage requirement ended on March 31, 2023.
Alameda County Social Services has resumed the Medi-Cal renewal process. If you do not complete and submit your renewal packet, you may lose your Medi-Cal coverage starting July 1, 2023. See details in the attached flyer in English, Spanish, Chinese and Farsi.
If you need help completing your renewal packet, our multi-lingual Resource Specialists in the FRC Welcome Center can help. Call (510) 574-2141 or stop by at 39155 Liberty St., Building ABCD, Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Scam Alert from Social Services: Be aware of current scams that are requiring individuals to pay fees to apply for or renew Medi-Cal. Please note that the Alameda County Social Services Agency will never require payment to apply for or renew Medi-Cal. | | Fremont's Free Tax Service is Extended
Alameda County residents have until October 16 to file their taxes this year. Fremont's Free Tax Service will extend tax preparation services until May 13. People can still schedule in-person appointments with our volunteer tax preparers at the Fremont FRC. Please note our virtual tax service has ended for this tax season. For details on our tax services and what documents to bring to your appointment, see our tax flyer in English, Spanish, or Chinese. To make an appointment, visit our website at city.fremont.gov/taxhelp or call (510) 250-2606. | | CleanStart is Back in Business!
The CleanStart Mobile Hygiene Unit is back in service providing free showers and laundry services throughout Tri-City. Click here for their rotating schedule. | | Eviction Moratorium Set to Expire
In late February, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors ended the County's COVID-19 State of Emergency, allowing the Eviction Moratorium to end. We are currently in a 60-day grace period in which landlords cannot evict tenants. The Eviction Moratorium will expire on April 29, 2023 at 11:59 pm. Evictions will be allowed to proceed after that.
If you are at risk of eviction, the FRC can provide information, referrals, and mediation regarding the eviction process and other services, depending on your situation. Please call us at 510-574-2028. For more information, visit our website. | | JOB SEARCH & TRAINING PROGRAMS | | CalWORKS Recipients: Paid Training & Clerical Internship for One Year Applications are accepted May 15 - June 9
The Alameda County Social Services Agency is hosting the CalWORKs Public Service Trainee Program, a transformational one-year paid job program. Selected applicants will receive $24 per hour as a temporary Social Services Agency employee, 14-weeks of training, a 12-month clerical internship, and one-to-one job search assistance. See flyer for details and qualifications.
Learn how to apply for the program at informational sessions between May 2 and May 12. Dates and times are on the registration form. Register for the session of your choice here. | | San Jose Spring Career Fair April 25 from 3-5 p.m. San Jose City College, Main Gym
Work2future, San Jose City College & Manufacture are hosting this Career Fair with 50+ employers. All experience levels are needed at this very large job fair. Open to the public and free. See the Career Fair flyer and register here. | | Las Positas College Career & Resource Fair April 26, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Las Positas College, Livermore
This in-person job fair with 50 employers is also open to the public. Scan the QR code on the flyer for an updated list of employers. | | Fair Chance Job and Resource Fair April 26 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. RingCentral Coliseum, Oakland
Many employers at this large event are prepared to offer jobs on the spot. Event services include barber services, drug screening, assistance with California ID applications, live scan fingerprinting, and more. Event is open to all job seekers. See event flyer and register today. Just received this updated employer list. | | EBAC Virtual Job Fair April 26 from 1-2:30 p.m.
Are you interested in a job in the social services industry? Check out the jobs at EBAC, East Bay Agency for Children, a long-time East Bay non-profit. Click here for the event flyer and RSVP to Megan.Salinas@ebac.org to receive the zoom link. | |  | America's Job Center Fremont/EDD 39155 Liberty St, Suite B200, Fremont 510-794-3669
| | | | Ohlone Tri-Cities Career Center - Newark 39399 Cherry St, Room #1211, Newark
| | | | Next FRC Food Distribution & Free Lunch: Wed, May 3 & 17 | | Weekly Meals for Unhoused Community Members - SUNDAY BREAKFAST is available from the Tzu Chi Foundation every Sunday from 8-9 a.m. located between the two FRC buildings.
- THURSDAY LUNCH is available from CityServe every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. located behind the FRC Building ABCD facing the Downtown Event Center.
| | Take the first step to better finances by attending our next SparkPoint Info Session on May 18 from 6-7 p.m. To register, click here. | | CalFresh is Money to Buy Groceries
CalFresh provides support for you and your family when you need it. If you're single and qualify for CalFresh benefits, you can receive up to $250 a month to purchase groceries.
| | Key City & Community Resources | | | Finding Affordable Housing
Home Match 510-574-2173 Are you looking to share a home or rent a room in Tri-City or the Bay Area? Home Match offers FREE home matching services which benefits both parties. For details and the current list of available rooms in Tri-City, click here.
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Tri-City Homeless Services 510-574-2222
Tri-City Senior Infoline 510-574-2041
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Suicide & Crisis Helpline 24/7 Just dial 988 Crisis Support Services 24/7 1-800-309-2131 Parenting Stress Helpline 24/7 1-800-829-3777 SAVE's Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7 510-794-6055 Narika's Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7 1-800-215-7308 | | | | Help the City of Fremont turn your thoughts into actions! | | Join our list so you can receive these resources directly twice a month! Just click the Subscribe button! | | | | | | | |
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