| This Friday, the Fremont Family Resource Center, consisting of 23 social service agencies, will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a fun Resource Fair.
Friday, June 7 3 - 7 p.m. Fremont Family Resource Center Parking Lot 39155 Liberty Street, Fremont
In addition to community resources, there will be prizes and giveaways, free health screenings, kid activities, a bounce house, and more. Fremont Street Eats will occur next door so people can conveniently enjoy both events. Learn More. |  | | Fremont's 2024 State of the City Address
If you want to learn more about the issues and opportunities in the City of Fremont, stay tuned! Fremont Mayor Lily Mei will present the annual State of the City Address on Wednesday, June 26, at 10:00 a.m. at the Fremont Downtown Event Center, located at 3500 Capitol Ave. The event is free and open to the public (no ticket required). The Fremont Chamber of Commerce is hosting this event. In case you can't make it, the State of the City Address will be rebroadcasted on Fremont Cable TV Channel 27, as well as posted to the City website by the end of the following week. | | Open Waitlists
Two affordable housing properties in Fremont have opened their waitlists for rental units. For more information, visit the City's Waitlists and Housing Directories webpage.
New Informational Video
The City's Housing Division is excited to share a new informational video with the community! This short 3-minute video explains the City's Affordable Rental Housing Program, including income requirements. Check it out now on the City's YouTube channel. | | | A virtual event about the California Kids Investment and Development Savings (CalKIDS) College Savings Program is being hosted by California State Senator Aisha Wahab in partnership with the Sunnyvale Library and CalKIDS. CalKIDS College Savings Program June 6, 2024 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Free Virtual Event CalKIDS provides eligible participants with college savings accounts, including seed deposits and other potential incentives, to help pay for future qualified higher education expenses. This event is an excellent opportunity to learn more about eligibility, enrollment, and other college saving options. Please RSVP. | | | The June issue of the Age-Friendly Fremont newsletter is now available. Catch up on the latest news and information for older adults.
The Chinese version is also available.
Subscribe to have the Age-Friendly Fremont newsletter delivered directly to your inbox each month. | | | Human Services Is Hiring
The Human Services Department works to support a vibrant community through the creation and maintenance of services that empower individuals, strengthen families, encourage self-sufficiency, enhance neighborhoods, and foster a high quality of life. If you're looking for a new opportunity, apply today! We currently have the following positions open. Click on the position title to review the recruitment brochure. | | | New Active Transportation Plan Survey & Interactive Map
The Active Transportation Plan Phase 3 outreach has kicked off! Tell us what kind of walking and biking projects and programs are most important to you! Provide your input on project and program priorities through the survey and location-based input on the proposed bicycle network and pedestrian priority areas through the interactive map. The survey and interactive map will close at the end of June. The team will also have in-person pop-up tabling at the June 9 Irvington Farmers Market and June 22 Niles Farmers Market to receive input in person. The team hopes to hear from you either online or in person! Learn more: my.fremont.gov/active-transportation-plan | | | Fremont Pride Fair
Saturday, June 15 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont
This month, the City of Fremont Human Relations Commission and the Fremont Main Library are teaming up to create the first-ever Fremont Pride Fair, celebrating and supporting our LGBTQIA+ community. This family-friendly event will feature live performances, food, and resource tables from organizations across the Bay Area. Event activities include resource booths, informative panels, music, games, and a food truck. Learn more. | | | Not Too Late to Take the Age-Friendly Fremont Survey
In 2019, the City of Fremont established its first Age-Friendly Action Plan for 2020-2025. An Age-Friendly City is a livable city for everyone. Older adults should feel safe, healthy, and happy living in Fremont. Aging and Family Services is in the process of updating this plan for the next five years. One of the first steps is to survey the community about its feelings regarding what it's like to age in Fremont and better understand the concerns and needs of older adults in the community. Learn more and take the survey by June 17. | | | | | AGE WELL CENTER AT LAKE ELIZABETH 40086 Paseo Padre Pkway Fremont, CA 94538 | | | Summer Class Registration Open!
Don't forget to sign up for your favorite Age Well Center Classes! You can register for the summer session that starts July 1, 2024. Age Well Center members receive priority when classes have limited space. Members can also participate in some classes for free! | | | EMAIL Nick Jordan with questions about classes at the Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth. | | | | | AGE WELL CENTER AT SOUTH FREMONT 47111 Mission Falls Court Fremont, CA 94538 | | | AI for Beginners Tuesday, June 11 1-3 p.m., Small Activity Room - Free Are you interested in learning how to use AI applications (for home use)? Enroll in this class and learn the system requirements and basic functions of Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, and Chat GPT. The class format consists of a lecture and demonstration. Handouts will include sample queries and profile setup. The topics/material covered will be repeated quarterly. Bring your laptop, iPad, or smartphone and power cord to class. Instructors: Ash Weerpass. | | | International Folk Dance Party Friday, June 14 1:15-4 p.m., Multipurpose Room - Free Come and join a lively folk dancing party to celebrate the cultural heritage and traditional lifestyles of different countries. During the event, the instructor might include line, circle, and other dance formations. Register now to be part of the excitement led by Instructor Rebecca Tsai. | | | EMAIL Martha Torrez with questions about classes at the Age Well Center at South Fremont. | | | South County Housing Resource Center Drop-In Hours Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 3 p.m. Fremont Family Resource Center, Millennium Room 39155 Liberty St., Fremont, CA
Our Homeless Services team hosts drop-in hours as a South County Housing Resource Center in the Fremont Family Resource Center. This is an opportunity for people seeking housing problem-solving support, shelter assessments, referrals, or housing assessments. For more information, call the Fremont FRC at 510-574-2000. | | | California Dream for All Program: The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) launched another round of funding for the California Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan Program, a down payment assistance program for first-time homebuyers to be used in conjunction with the Dream For All Conventional first mortgage for down payment and/or closing costs. Learn more. | | | Salaam Food Pantry in South Fremont holds monthly food distributions on the 4th Saturday of the month from 10 - 11:30 a.m., with lunch provided from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Salaam Food Pantry is located at the Islamic Center of Fremont at 4039 Irvington Avenue. Their next distribution is on June 22. Download the flyer. | | | Stay Housed Bay Area is carefully curated with up-to-date, relevant information in both English and Spanish. Stay Housed Bay Area makes it easy for anyone in the Bay Area to find available resources near them. For more information, visit Stay Housed Bay Area. | | | Tri-City residents living in their vehicles and interested in learning more about the City of Fremont's Safe Parking Host Site program may call 510-574-2222 or email for more information. Church sites have opened their lots overnight and provide fellowship through a welcoming space, clean portable bathrooms, and friendly volunteers. No RVs are permitted at this time. | | | Affordable Housing in Fremont: In the next few years, more affordable housing is planned for Fremont. Nearly 800 new affordable rental units will become available for low-income households. To learn more, visit the City's Upcoming Units webpage.
| | | Low-income Drivers can Save 50-75% on I-880 Express Lane Tolls: A new pilot program helps low-income travelers use the express lanes on I-880 between Milpitas and Oakland at a discounted rate. Bay Area residents can apply online or by using the paper application from the Fremont FRC. Income guidelines apply, and proof of income is required. Learn more. | | | Help for Energy Bills: Ava Community Energy (formerly East Bay Community Energy) 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. | | | Alameda County Water District Customer Assistance Program: 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. | | | Affordable Home Renovations: Renew Alameda County helps homeowners make renovations necessary to stay, grow, and thrive in their homes. Renew AC can make home improvement plans come to life - without breaking the bank. Renew AC provides 1% interest loans from $15,000 to $200,000 to qualified homeowners. Renew AC is for low-income homeowners who live in Alameda County. Learn more. | | | | Call for information about Older Adult services in the Tri-City area. | | | General Information and Access to Resources 510-574-2050 humanservicesinfo@fremont.gov | Homeless Services and Hygiene opportunities 510-574-2222
| | Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth Main Number: 510-790-6600 Recorded Information Line: 510-790-6610 | Rent Review For all rent increase questions and services: 510-574-2082 rentreview@fremont.gov | | Age Well Center at South Fremont 510-742-7540 | Ride-On Tri-City! Program (Transportation Services for Older Adults and People with Disabilities) 510-574-2053 rideontricity@fremont.gov | | Fremont Family Resource Center General Information: 510-574-2000 Click here for the most up-to-date information on FRC agencies. | Youth and Family Services General Information: 510-574-2100 yfs@fremont.gov | | | | 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for yourself or if you are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. | Guidelines for Call 911 during Mental Health Emergencies Click here to download flyer. | | Alameda County 2-1-1 888-886-9660 COVID-19 Resource Info 211alamedacounty.org/covid19 | Parenting Stress Helpline 800-829-3777 Click here to download flyer. | | Bay Area Community Health Click here for information their services. | Social Security Offices Click here for the most up to date information about Social Security Offices. | | | | | If you like to have weekly updates from the Human Services Department delivered directly to your inbox. | | | Help the City of Fremont turn your thoughts into action! my.fremont.gov | | | | |
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