| FRC Free Tax Service is Open
Free tax preparation service is now available through VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) 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. Please see our tax flyer for details.
New This Year: Back Tax Service is now available year-round. Customers who need to file taxes for years 2020, 2021 and 2022 can call 510-574-2026 to request an appointment. | | | Tools for Change: Workshop for Parents & Caregivers of Adolescents (12-18 years old)
English Workshop: Five Tuesdays starting February 27, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Fremont Family Resource Center Pacific Room 39155 Liberty St, Fremont
Spanish Workshop Five Tuesdays starting April 9.
A free, five-week series providing support for families to help teens grow into safe and competent adults. Learn effective ways to talk to your teen and improve family relationships. Learn strategies to improve your and your child's well-being. Find solutions for delinquent behaviors.
Register online. View flyer in English and Spanish. | | | Fremont Family Resource Center 39155 Liberty St, Fremont February 26 & 27 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. FRC Parking Lot
A Drive-Through Ballot Drop-Off box will be stationed in the Fremont Family Resource Center parking lot a week before the March 7 election. On Monday, February 26 and Tuesday, February 27, the Alameda County Registrar's Office will be there accepting ballots. Enter the driveway on Liberty St. and follow directions to the Ballot Drop Off. No need to exit your car. | | | 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, enhances neighborhoods, and fosters 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: | Case Manager (Aging and Family Services) | Case Manager (Family Resource Center) | Counselor Positions (Youth and Family Services) - Part-time, regular | Winter Relief Monitor (PSA II) - Part-time evenings from Dec 1 - April 30 | | | AGE WELL CENTER AT LAKE ELIZABETH 40086 Paseo Padre Pkway Fremont, CA 94538 | | | Lunar New Year Celebration Friday, February 9 11am-12pm Wing A FREE Join the center to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a lively performance presented by the Chinese Social Club and the Fremont Waist Drum and Dance. The celebration will include dancing, karaoke, and singing. | | | 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 | | | Lunar New Year Celebration Friday, February 9 12:30 p.m. - International Folk Dance Performance 1-4 p.m. - Mahjong Games 1:30-2:30 p.m. - Crafts hosted by Mean Well
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Age Well Center at South Fremont. Students from the International Folk Dance Class will perform, and a special meal will be available for purchase starting February 2. After lunch, play a game of Mahjong with your friends or participate in a crafting workshop hosted by Mean Well. Cheers to health, love, and happiness. | | | Valentine's Day Celebration Wednesday, February 14 12 p.m. - Special Lunch 12:30 p.m. - Singing Performance by Jimmy Shao Celebrate Valentine's Day at the Center. Enjoy a special meal (available for purchase) and a dynamic performance by Jimmy Shao. Seating begins at 11:30 a.m. Bring your loved one or those that make you feel special! Please dress in red and white to commemorate the sweetest day of the year. | | | EMAIL Martha Torrez with questions about classes at the Age Well Center at South Fremont. | | Subscribe to have the Age Friendly Fremont newsletter sent to your inbox every month. | | | | Alameda County Housing & Community Development (HCD) is surveying the community to learn about how they have been impacted by high housing costs and to find out their priorities for tackling issues and building a better future. This is part of HCD's commitment to equity and community engagement. HCD will use the survey results to help determine how to allocate potential future funding. Take the survey.
Visit the Housing Needs in Alameda County Webpage.
Download the flyer in English, Chinese, or Spanish. | | | 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, hot meals, clean portable bathrooms, and friendly volunteers. No RVs are permitted at this time. | | | | Interested in becoming a Safe Parking Host Site?
Organizations with site control of parking lots that are public, quasi-public, or have existing assembly use permits are highly encouraged to apply to become a host site. For information on becoming a host site, review our Prospective Safe Parking Host Site Program Packet, email, or call 510-574-2222. | | | | California Dream for All Program
The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) just launched another round of funding for the California Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan Program. This is 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. To learn more, visit the program website and find out how to connect with a CalHFA Approved Lender. Homebuyers will have until this April to find an approved lender and start working on an application. A lottery will open in early April, and buyers will have a month to submit their applications. | | | Salaam Food Pantry in South Fremont The Salaam Food Pantry holds monthly food distributions on the 4th Saturday of the month except during November and December when it is held earlier. The food distribution is 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 24. Download the flyer with the monthly schedule listed. | | | A new regional platform to keep people housed Stay Housed Bay Area is the first regional platform of its kind—carefully curated with up-to-date, relevant information in plain language in both English and Spanish. Stay Housed Bay Area makes it easy for anyone in the Bay Area to find available resources near them. The site also makes it possible to do regional outreach about these resources for the first time.
Stay Housed Bay Area is a collaboration between All Home, One Degree, and Health Leads. For more information, visit Stay Housed Bay Area. | | | 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. | | | 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.
In addition, through the City's First Time Homebuyer Program, Below Market Price (BMP) homes located in Fremont will continue to be offered for sale as they become available. To learn more and view available homes, visit the City's BMP webpage.
To receive information when these new affordable housing opportunities become available, community members can sign up for the City's Affordable Housing Interest Lists. Those who subscribe can choose to receive the information by email or SMS/text message.
For more information about affordable housing in Fremont, visit the City's Affordable Housing webpage. | | | Low-income Drivers can Save 50-75% on I-880 Express Lane Tolls A new pilot program is helping 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. Drivers will need a FasTrak® account and toll tag to receive discounts. If you need help applying, stop by the FRC Welcome Center Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. If you already use FasTrakst, you can just apply for the discount. If you don't have FasTrak®, apply for the discount; if you qualify, apply to FasTrak®. | | | 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. | | | Help on Tap — Alameda County Water District Customer Assistance Program
Help on Tap customer assistance program provides qualifying single-family residential accounts a $61.30 credit on their bi-monthly water service charge. Credit will be applied upon approval of your application. For complete information, visit their website. | | | Assistance for COVID-19 Related Funeral Expenses
Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA provides financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. Visit FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance for guidance and eligibility requirements and types of services funded. | | | 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 $150,000 to qualified homeowners. Renew AC is for low-income homeowners who live in Alameda County. Visit the Renew AC website for program requirements and more information, or view the program flyer here. | | | General Information and Access to Resources 510-574-2050 humanservicesinfo@fremont.gov | Homeless Services and Hygiene opportunities 510-574-2222 Click here to download the latest Hygiene and Meal Services Schedule. | | 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: 510-733-4945 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. | | | Would 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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