| FRC Partner Highlight: Pars Equality Center
Pars Equality Center Fremont (Pars) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization housed at the FRC that provides free and low cost immigration legal services.
The following free clinics are offered on a monthly basis at the FRC in 2025: - Citizenship and Green Card Renewal Clinic
- Adjustment of Status (Green Card petitions) for recently awarded Asylees or Refugees
- Affirmative Asylum Pro Se Clinics for Afghan Nationals
Know Your Rights! - Remember you have the Right to Remain SILENT.
- You have the Right to NOT open the door.
- You have the Right to SEE a search warrant (ask for it under the door! & be sure it is signed by a judge and gives a right to the search of your home!).
- You have the Right to ASK for an attorney.
- You have a Right to say: "I do not CONSENT to this search."
Contact Pars via email or call 510-894-3161. | | Tacos & Taxes Event This Saturday
Fremont Family Resource Center's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is partnering with the Office of State Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab and Golden State Opportunity on a free tax preparation event.
Saturday, February 22, 2025 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 39155 Liberty Street, Building ABCD, Fremont, CA 94538
This event offers free tax filing assistance for individuals earning up to $75,000 annually (or $90,000 for seniors 65+), with support from IRS-certified VITA volunteers. Attendees will also enjoy complimentary tacos after filing their taxes! Registration required. | | Free Income Tax Preparation Services
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) is a free tax preparation program for those who made $75,000 or less last year or $90,000 or less for those aged 65 and over. Customers can choose to make an Appointment for an In-Person Meeting with a tax preparer or use our Virtual Service, where you upload your tax documents for online tax preparation. Learn more | | | South County Housing Resource Center
Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1p.m. - 3 p.m. FRC Millennium Room 39155 Liberty St., Fremont
Our Homeless Services team hosts drop-in hours every Thursday at the Housing Resource Center at the FRC. This is an opportunity for people seeking housing problem-solving support, shelter assessments, referrals, or housing assessments. If you can't visit the HRC, call 2-1-1 for assistance.
The HRC also offers drop-in services for anyone wishing to receive legal assistance, job/career assistance and general health services through the BACH Mobile Health Van. See the HRC flyer which includes the schedule of drop-in services. | | | The Workforce Training Resource Opportunities for Post-Secondary Education Outside a Four-Year Degree.
The City of Fremont developed the Workforce Training Resource (WTR) as a free tool for the community. The WTR offers a wide range of low-cost/free, short-term, post-secondary training and educational opportunities throughout the Bay Area. The site also includes links to financial aid, resources for entrepreneurs, Bay Area growth industries, salary data, and Labor Market Information. Learn more. | | | Tri-City One-Stop Career Center/EDD 39155 Liberty St. Suite B200, Fremont 510-794-3669 This career center is at the Fremont FRC. See Workshop Calendar. | Ohlone Tri-Cities Career Center at Newark 39399 Cherry St. Room #1211, Newark 510-742-2323 Located on a college campus, they also serve the public. See Workshop Calendar . | | | Food Distribution & Free Meals at the FRC | | | TCV Mobile Food Pantry at the FRC February 18 and March 5, 2025 Bring a bag to take home groceries on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. near the FRC Millennium Room, accessible from the parking lot between the two buildings.
Weekly Meals for the Unhoused at the FRC
Sunday Breakfast is provided by the Tzu Chi Foundation on Sundays from 8:00 a.m. -9:00 a.m. between the two buildings.
Soup Talk from CityServe's Compassion Network is on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. on the patio behind FRC Building ABCD. | | | Other Food Resources
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 February 22, 2025. Learn more. | | | Apply for CalFresh at BenefitsCal
CalFresh is money to buy groceries. If you're single and qualify for CalFresh benefits, you can receive up to $292 a month to purchase groceries. Larger households can receive more. Applying is easy. To apply online, visit benefitscal.com. You can apply in English, Spanish or Chinese. If you need help applying, stop by the FRC Welcome Center Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | | SparkPoint Financial Services | | | The FRC provides free financial coaching to low-to-middle income residents in English and Spanish through SparkPoint Financial Services. Financial Coaches help people:
- manage expenses and reduce debt
- increase credit scores
- save for emergencies
Register for one of the Virtual SparkPoint Information Sessions held on the third Thursday of each month from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Register online or call 510-574-2020.
After attending the Info Session, you will be invited to schedule a meeting with a financial coach. | | | Reaching FRC Agencies Updated!
The two FRC buildings are open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Each agency determines their own hours. Some agencies accept walk-ins while others require appointments. When in doubt, call before visiting.
View the list of agency hours. | | 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. | | Housing and Home Renovations | | Affordable Housing in Fremont: In the next few years, more affordable housing is planned for Fremont. New affordable rental units will become available for low-income households. To learn more, visit the City's Upcoming Units webpage. | | Housing Resources Information: 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. This is a separate program from Stay Housed Fremont. | | Home Down Payment Assistance 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. | 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. | | Discounted Clipper Cards: Clipper START is offering 50% off single-ride bus, BART, rail and ferry transit fares to eligible Bay Area residents ages 19-64. Once approved, riders will receive a Clipper START card that will automatically apply each agency's discount fare on use — just load value, tap and go! If you need application help, visit the FRC Welcome Center Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Learn more. | | I-880 Express Lane Discounts: 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. | | | Affordable Housing Resources
Doorway Housing Portable
Guide to Finding Affordable Housing
Sign up for interest lists for affordable housing in Fremont on the City's Affordable Housing webpage. There's an interest list for Adults & Families and one for Seniors. | FRC Welcome Center
Our multi-lingual Resource Specialists help people with information, referrals and benefit applications. Call the Welcome Center at 510-574-2141 or visit Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in Bldg. ABCD, 39155 Liberty Street.
English Monday-Friday Mandarin/Cantonese Monday Dari Tuesday AM Korean Tuesday PM Pashto/Dari Wednesday AM Spanish Wednesday PM Spanish Thursday Punjabi/Hindi/Urdu Friday | | Fremont Human Services
Fremont FRC - 24 agencies 510-574-2000
Youth and Family Services 510-574-2100
City of Fremont Rent Review 510-733-4945
Tri-City Homeless Services 510-574-2222
Tri-City Senior Infoline 510-574-2041
Ride-On Tri-City! 510-574-2053 | Hotlines & HelpLines
Suicide and Crisis Hotline 24/7 Just dial 988
SAVE's Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7 510-794-6055
Narika's Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7 1-800-215-7308
Parenting Stress Helpline 24/7 1-800-829-3777 | | | | Help the City of Fremont turn your thoughts into actions! my.fremont.gov | | | | |
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