| Alameda County Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) The Alameda County Public Health WIC Program supports families with children ages 0–5, as well as pregnant and postpartum women, by providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and healthy food benefits redeemable at participating grocery stores. WIC also offers summer farmers market benefits and is transitioning from paper checks to an electronic card. Details coming soon.
Education is available online, in person, or by phone. WIC has five locations: North Oakland, East Oakland, Hayward, Fremont, and Livermore.
Community Partnerships WIC partners with several County programs, including the Office of Dental Health (ODH), which provides dental screenings and fluoride varnish for young children.
On July 9, ODH will offer Kindergarten Oral Health Assessments (KOHA)—required for school entry—in the Pacific Room at the FRC.
Upcoming Event Join us on August 7 for a World Breastfeeding Week Picnic at Kennedy Park in Hayward, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Families welcome! | | Juneteenth Hours
In observance of the Juneteenth holiday on June 19, 2025 only the following agencies will be open:
- Tri-Cities One Stop Career Center/EDD (B200) - Department of Rehabilitation (F630)
The ABCD Building will be open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The EFGH Building will be closed, but clients can access the Department of Rehabilitation through their outside entrance. | | Fremont Pride Fair
The City of Fremont's Human Services Department in partnership with the City's Human Relations commission and The Fremont Main Library invite the community to the Second Annual Fremont Pride Fair. Learn more
Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd Fremont, CA 94538 | | 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.
Please note the following schedule change:
Thursday June 19: Closed observance of the Juneteenth Holiday
| | Career Connections Job Fair Hosted by Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab and Supervisor Elisa Marquez
Friday, June 27, 2025 Chabot Community College, Hayward, CA 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Looking for a fresh start or a career with real growth potential? Don't miss this incredible opportunity to connect with: • State & city departments actively hiring • Manufacturing & skilled trades employers • Long-term, purpose-driven career pathways
This fair is perfect for anyone exploring new directions—whether you're just starting your journey or ready to level up.
Get ready to launch your next chapter in public service or skilled trades! Register here or Download the flyer. | Save the Date!
You're invited to the 2nd Annual Sip, Sparkle, and Roll, A Casino Night Fundraiser at the Age Well Center at South Fremont on Friday, September 19, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Join us for an exciting evening filled with Blackjack, Roulette, Texas Hold'em, appetizers and more—all in support of a great cause.
Proceeds will help keep classes, meals, and memberships at the Age Well Center South Fremont affordable for the community we love.
Tickets are $80 per person. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, call 510-742-7540. Purchase Tickets | | | 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 June 18 and July 2 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 June 28, 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 in-person or 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 information session, you will be invited to schedule a one on one meeting with a financial coach. | | | Reaching FRC Agencies
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 the agency directly at the number on the list. 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 recognition of Affordable Housing Month this May, the City of Fremont Housing Division is hosting a free Affordable Rental Housing Webinar on Thursday, May 22 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. Reserve your spot online today.
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: Qualifying low-income households can Save 50-75% on I-880 Express Lane Tolls: A new pilot program helps low-income households 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 | | | | Subscribe to receive these updates each month. | | | | |
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