| The Housing Authority of the County of Alameda (HACA) will be accepting online applications for its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program and HACA-owned Project-based 3- and 4-bedroom units in Emeryville and Union City for families with very low-income and extremely low-income. Applications will be accepted starting Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 8:00 am through Friday, April 5, 2024, at 11:59 pm. The online application will be available continuously 24 hours a day during the open application period. There is no cost to apply. You can apply using any device that has access to the internet including your mobile phone. The application will be available in English, Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
HACA is working with community partners in Fremont to provide in-person application assistance to the elderly, the disabled, those with limited English, and the general public. | | | The Human Services Department is excited to announce an Intergenerational Annual Art Competition titled
"Stand Up and Speak Out." Expanding on the Annual Children's Mental Health Awareness Art Competition that honors Children's Mental Health Awareness each year in May, this year the City has added a competition for older adults to celebrate Older American's Month, also in May. Tri-City artists between the ages of 3 and 21 and 55 or older, are encouraged to submit their original artwork by the April 12, 2024 deadline.
Winners will be announced at an Art Show on May 9, which is Children's Mental Health Awareness Day, from 4 – 6 p.m. at the Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth. | | | Tools for Change: Workshop for Parents & Caregivers of Adolescents (12-18) In Spanish Spanish Workshop: Five Tuesdays starting April 9 5:30-8:30pm Fremont Family Resource Center Pacific Room 39155 Liberty St Fremont 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. Improve family relationships. Learn strategies to improve you and your child's well being. Find solutions for delinquent behaviors.
Register online. View the flyer in Spanish or English | | | 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) | Counselor Positions (Youth and Family Services) - Part-time, regular | | | Age-Friendly Fremont Survey
In 2019, the City of Fremont established its first Age-Friendly Action Plan for 2020-2025. An Age-Friendly City is a livable city for everyone. Older adults should feel safe, healthy, and happy living in Fremont. Aging and Family Services is in the process of updating this plan for the next five years. One of the first steps is to survey the community about its feelings regarding what it's like to age in Fremont and better understand the concerns and needs of older adults in the community. Learn more and take the survey. | | | Senior Peer Counselors Needed
Aging and Family Services is seeking warm and compassionate volunteers to assist older adults in its Senior Peer Counseling (SPC) Program. SPC Program assists Tri-City elders, 55 years or older, facing moderate mental health issues. A licensed, professional therapist supervises the program. If you are at least 50 years of age and can participate in a 36-hour training, review the flyer to learn more. | | | AGE WELL CENTER AT LAKE ELIZABETH 40086 Paseo Padre Pkway Fremont, CA 94538 | | | Bingo by Beacon Home Care Monday, April 8 1–2pm Wing A Street Side - FREE
Now is your chance to try your luck, have some fun, and play Bingo with friends. Prizes will be provided and sponsored by Beacon Home Care. Good luck! | | | 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 | | | Lavender Haze Painting Workshop Brought to you by CARES Thursday, March 28 10am – 12pm Small Activity Room FREE Do you enjoy painting or are you interested in exploring this form of art? Join us for a free, mixed media canvas art project. Materials will be provided. All levels are welcomed. Hosted by CARES. | | | EMAIL Martha Torrez with questions about classes at the Age Well Center at South Fremont. | | | 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. | | 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. | | | Salaam Food Pantry in South Fremont holds monthly food distributions on the 4th 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 April 27. 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. | | | 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 $61.30 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 $150,000 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 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. | | | | | 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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