City of Fremont July Update from the FRC

Information from the FRC and its partners

FRC Partner Highlight: Hively Health Coverage Help at the Fremont Family Resource Center  Looking for low-cost health insurance for you or your family? Hively is here to help! At the Fremont Family Resource Center, Hively not only provides vital child care and family support services, but we're also a Certified Enrollment Entity for Covered California. Our trained Certified Enrollment Counselors (CECs) are available on-site to help you explore your health insurance options, understand your eligibility, and guide you through the enrollment process. Whether you're renewing your coverage or enrolling for the first time, we can walk you through every step. Accessing affordable health insurance doesn't have to be overwhelming. We make it simple and stress-free. Visit us at the Fremont Family Resource Center to learn more. Drop-in hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Or contact us: coveredca@behively.org or 925-417-8733 x100 Back-to-School Giveaway Saturday, August 2, 2025 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Kaiser Permanente Fremont Medical Center 39400 Paseo Padre Pkwy (Between Niles and Embarcadero Buildings) Fremont, CA Kaiser Permanente in Fremont is hosting a Back-to-School Giveaway. Open to Fremont residents with students in grades K-8. Students must be present – no registration required. Available while supplies last. Food available for purchase on-site. Free Virtual Workshop for Survivors of Domestic Violence Tuesday Evenings August 12- September 16, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Narika is hosting a six-week virtual and free workshop for survivors of domestic violence, to understand trauma and its effects on themselves and their roles as parents. Topics include:  Domestic Violence and Its Generational Cycles Trauma's impact on the mind, body, and children Understanding negative childhood experiences Impact of Trauma Tools to transform intergenerational trauma Learn more and register. Train for a Career in Healthcare Tuition Free Become a Certified Medical Assistant in Just 20 weeks. Program starts September 8, 2025 Who Should Apply: Alameda County residents (outside the City of Oakland) Adults aged 24+ ready to begin a healthcare career No prior experience required — just motivation and commitment Able to complete a 20-week online training program Visit Skilltrade to learn more. 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 August 6 and August 20 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 August 23, 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. Updated! 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. Utility Assistance 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 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.