Free Citizenship & Green Card Renewal Clinic Monday, August 26, 2024 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Fremont Family Resource Center 39155 Liberty St Pacific Conference Room #H800 Fremont, CA 94538 Walk-ins Welcome
Pars Equality Center will be providing free naturalization eligibility consultations and form-filling assistance for naturalization, green card renewal, and fee waiver applications.
What to Bring for Citizenship: - Green Card, Social Security Card, Passport(s)
- Job History and Home Addresses for the Last Five years
- List of Trips abroad in the Last Five Years
- Family information for Spouses (current and former) and Children
- Arrest records, if arrested and/or cited
- To Apply for a Fee Waiver or Reduced Fee (Latest Tax Return or bring
- Verification of Benefits Showing Public Benefits (Medi-Cal/Cal Fresh)
For more information, call 510-894-3161 or email fremontpars@parsequalitycenter.org | | A Casino Night Fundraiser for Age Well Center South Fremont
Friday, September 13 6 - 9 p.m. Age Well Center at South Fremont Tickets: $75 per person
Enjoy an evening of entertainment and games while supporting a meaningful cause. Your presence provides older adults in the community with affordable nutritious meals, expands their social connections, and promotes an active lifestyle. Your ticket includes $200 in non-monetary play chips, two beverages, appetizers, entertainment, and the satisfaction of contributing to a worthy cause. Buy your tickets here! | | 25th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser
A Frolicking Speak Easy Affair Food, Music, Friends, Fun, and a Retro Atmosphere
Thursday, October 24, 2024 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fremont Downtown Event Center 3500 Capitol Ave Fremont, CA 94538
The Fremont Family Resource Center (FRC) is shedding its image as "the best kept secret in Fremont" and is shining brightly to shout its accomplishments to the world! The FRC is celebrating its 25th Anniversary and its success as a welcoming and innovative model of family support and service delivery.
With 24 State, County, and Non-profit organizations co-located together, you can easily find the services and resources you need at the FRC's one location. The FRC's goal is to support individuals, families, and children, all of whom contribute to the vibrancy of our community. You can help the FRC accomplish this goal. Tickets are $100 per person. On sale at city.fremont.gov/FRC25tickets
If you cannot attend our 25th Anniversary but want to support the event, please make a tax-deductible donation here.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Paula at 510-574-2049 or via email. | | Open Waitlist for Affordable Housing Property in Fremont
Century Village Apartments, an affordable housing property located at 41299 Paseo Padre Parkway in Fremont, has opened its waitlist for rental units. The deadline to apply is this Friday, August 2, 2024. | | Workforce Training Resource
The ONE-STOP on-ramp to short-term, low-cost/free education and training in the Bay Area
Are you looking to up-skill for a needed promotion, reskill for a new career, get a High School Diploma, or become an entrepreneur?
The City of Fremont Human Services Department developed the Workforce Training Resource (WTR) as a free tool for the community, providing information on low-cost, short-term, post-secondary training and educational opportunities throughout the Bay Area.
The site includes a variety of training opportunities for adults at different career stages. It also includes financial aid, resources for entrepreneurs, Bay Area growth industries, salary data, and Labor Market Information (LMI).
To learn more and connect to education and training providers, visit our website. | | Homeless Services Needs List Updated for Summer
With warmer weather here, the needs of our unhoused neighbors change. The City is continuing its partnership with Bay Area Community Services (BACS) and asking the community to donate items our unhoused neighbors need during these warmer months. Donated items will be distributed through City programs and services, such as the Safe Parking Program and the Housing Resource Center. Items will also be shared with BACS to ensure they get to those who need them as quickly as possible.
An updated Homeless Services Needs List is available for those interested in donating items. The items most needed are the following: - Sunscreen
- Bottled water
- T-shirts
- Light pants
- Tents
All clothing items should be in adult sizes from small to XXXL. Drop-off locations and hours are listed on the Homeless Services Needs List. No appointment is necessary. If you have questions, please contact Paula Manczuk-Hannay in the City's Human Services Department at 510-574-2049 or by email. | 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. | | Age Well Center Volunteer Opportunity
Like to teach? Interested in fall prevention education and making a difference? City of Fremont Age Well Centers are looking for volunteers to help provide the evidence-based fall prevention program, A Matter of Balance (MOB). The MOB program is designed to help people manage concerns about falls and increase physical activity. This training will certify instructors or Coaches to lead classes. If you are interested in becoming a Coach, a free training course will be held from August 27-28, 2024, from 12:30 to 5 p.m. each day. The training will be held in San Leandro and covers all that is necessary to teach A Matter of Balance in person. You will be scheduled to lead the class at one of our Age Well Centers. If you have questions or would like to learn more, please contact Monica Gloria at Age Well Lake Elizabeth (MGloria@fremont.gov) or Aisha Jasper at Age Well South (AJasper@fremont.gov). | | | AGE WELL CENTER AT LAKE ELIZABETH 40086 Paseo Padre Pkway Fremont, CA 94538 | | | EMAIL Nicholas Jordan with questions about classes at the Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth. | | Hatha Yoga NEW CLASS! Session I
Mondays, August 5 - August 26 (4 classes) 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Wing B $32 members, $52 nonmembers
Hatha Yoga will include foundational asanas, standing, balance, and seated postures. The class focuses on breath, presence, and mindful movement. The teacher will offer clear direction and modification options. All levels of yoga are invited to attend. Instructor: Cynde Lee | | 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 fourth 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 August 24, 2024. 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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