A Casino Night Fundraiser for Age Well Center South Fremont
Friday, September 13 6-9p.m. Age Well Center at South Fremont Tickets: $75 per person
Enjoy an evening of entertainment and games while supporting a meaningful cause.
Your presence provides older adults in the community with affordable nutritious meals, expands their social connections, and promotes an active lifestyle. Your ticket includes $200 in non-monetary play chips, two beverages, appetizers, entertainment, and the satisfaction of contributing to a worthy cause. Buy your tickets here! | | Kaiser Permanente - Back to School Giveaway
Saturday, July 27, 2024 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Kaiser Permanente - Fremont Medical Center 39400 Paseo Padre Parkway Fremont, CA 94538
Get ready for the new school year with the Kaiser Permanente 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 | | 25th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser
A Frolicking Speak Easy Affair Food, Music, Friends, Fun, and a Retro Atmosphere
Thursday, October 24, 2024 5 p.m.- 9 p.m. Fremont Downtown Event Center 3500 Capitol Ave Fremont, CA 94538
The Fremont Family Resource Center (FRC) is shedding its image as "the best kept secret in Fremont" and is shining brightly, to shout its accomplishments to the world! The FRC is celebrating its 25th Anniversary and its success as a welcoming and innovative model of family support and service delivery.
With 24 State, County and Non-profit organizations co-located together you can easily find the services and resources you need at the FRC's one location. The FRC's goal is to support individuals, families, and children, all of whom contribute to the vibrancy of our community. You can help the FRC accomplish this goal. Tickets are $100 per person. On sale at city.fremont.gov/FRC25tickets
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Paula at 510-574-2049 or via email. | | Travel Safely in Your Wheelchair!
Ride-On Tri-City! is launching a new partnership with AC Transit to bring its Wheelchair Marking and Tether Strap Program to the Tri-City area. The program is a free service to community members who use wheelchairs (manual or electric) and scooters. Program staff will identify and mark the securement points on mobility devices so that individuals using these devices can be properly secured on transit buses, paratransit vans, or private vehicles.
AC Transit will offer appointments for its Wheelchair Marking and Tether Strap servicer at the Ride-On Tri-City! office (Fremont City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave. Building B, Fremont) on a quarterly basis, beginning on Friday, July 26th from 9 am - 12 noon. To schedule an appointment call: 510-891-7113.
Individuals coming in for a Wheelchair Marking and Tether Strap appointment will have an opportunity to meet with Ride-On Tri-City! staff to discuss transportation option for their day-to-day needs.
Ride-On Tri-City! provides over 45,000 rides each year to senior and people with disabilities living in Fremont, Newark and Union City. For transportation help, call 510-574-2053 or visit: city.fremont.gov/rideontricity
Ride-On Tri-City! receives Measure B/BB funds through the Alameda County Transportation Commission. For more information, visit www.alamedactc.org/ | | Open Waitlist for Affordable Housing Property in Fremont
Century Village Apartments, an affordable housing property located at 41299 Paseo Padre Parkway in Fremont, has opened its waitlist for rental units. The deadline to apply is Friday, August 2, 2024. | | Ohlone Application Workshop
Are you interested in attending Ohlone College but not sure where to start? Join us live on Zoom. We will take you step-by-step through the application process, including both the CCC Apply and Ohlone application. Students will also be given information about the next steps after applying. Please have your social security number (if you don't have one, that's all right - All immigration statuses are welcome) and a form of identification to use during the application session. You can also make an appointment to speak with our Outreach Coordinator at https://calendly.com/ifarinelli/1-1. Se habla español!
For more information, contact Isabella Farineli at 510-767-5802 or via email. | | Fremont Center Room 1302 Tuesday, July 23 5p.m. - 7p.m. | | Newark Center Room 1100 Wednesday, July 24 5p.m.- 7p.m. | | Workforce Training Resource
The ONE-STOP on-ramp to short-term, low-cost/free education and training in the Bay Area
Are you looking to up-skill for a needed promotion, reskill for a new career, get a High School Diploma or become an entrepreneur?
The City of Fremont, Human Services Department developed the Workforce Training Resource (WTR) as a free tool for the community providing information on low-cost, short-term, post-secondary training and educational opportunities throughout the Bay Area.
A variety of training opportunities for adults at different points in their careers are included. The site also includes financial aid, resources for entrepreneurs, Bay Area growth industries, salary data, and Labor Market Information (LMI).
To learn more and connect to education and training providers, visit our website. | | Homeless Services Needs List Updated for Summer
With warmer weather here, the needs of our unhoused neighbors change. The City is continuing its partnership with Bay Area Community Services (BACS) and asking the community to donate items our unhoused neighbors need during these warmer months. Donated items will be distributed through City programs and services, such as the Safe Parking Program and the Housing Resource Center. Items will also be shared with BACS to ensure they get to those who need them as quickly as possible.
An updated Homeless Services Needs List is available for those interested in donating items. The items most needed are the following: - Sunscreen
- Bottled water
- T-shirts
- Light pants
- Tents
All clothing items should be in adult sizes from small to XXXL. Drop-off locations and hours are listed on the Homeless Services Needs List. No appointment is necessary. If you have questions, please contact Paula Manczuk-Hannay in the City's Human Services Department at 510-574-2049 or by email. | Human Services Is Hiring
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, enhance neighborhoods, and foster 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. | Assistant Chef (Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth) | | Age Well Center Volunteer Opportunity
Like to teach? Interested in fall prevention education and making a difference? City of Fremont Age Well Centers are looking for volunteers to help provide the evidence-based fall prevention program, A Matter of Balance (MOB). The MOB program is designed to help people manage concerns about falls and increase physical activity. This training will certify instructors or Coaches to lead classes. If you are interested in becoming a Coach, a free training is being held from August 27-28, 2024, 12:30-5pm each day. The training will be held in-person in San Leandro and covers all that is necessary to teach A Matter of Balance in-person. You will be scheduled to lead the class at one of our Age Well Centers. If you have questions or would like to learn more, please contact Monica Gloria at Age Well Lake Elizabeth (MGloria@fremont.gov) or Aisha Jasper at Age Well South (AJasper@fremont.gov). | | | AGE WELL CENTER AT LAKE ELIZABETH 40086 Paseo Padre Pkway Fremont, CA 94538 | | Live Music and Dance featuring the Canyon Band
Thursday, July 25 1:30-3:30pm Wing A $5 payable at the front desk Grab your dancing shoes and join the AWC for a fun afternoon of live music and dancing. The Canyon Band will provide a variety of music for all to enjoy. Cash only. Register today! | Hatha Yoga NEW CLASS! Session I - $32 member $52 nonmember
Monday, August 5-August 26 (4 classes) 1:30–2:30, Wing B
Hatha Yoga will include foundational asanas as well as standing, balance, and seated postures. The class focuses on breath, presence, and mindful movement. Clear direction and modifications will be offered by the teacher. All levels of yoga are invited to attend. Instructor: Cynde Lee | | | AGE WELL CENTER AT SOUTH FREMONT 47111 Mission Falls Court Fremont, CA 94538 | | Employment Fair - Thursday, July 25 9:30AM-12:00PM
Are you 55 years+ and have you been affected by the recent layoffs? Is inflation straining your budget? Attend the job fair, bring your resume, and be prepared for possible on-site interviews. | | Olympics Walk (1.5miles) - Thursday, July 25 1:00 pm Lobby In anticipation of the Olympics Opening Ceremony, the center will be holding a 1.5-mile walk to Warm Springs Park after lunch. Feel free to join if you can comfortably manage this distance. Wear your walking shoes, hat, and sunblock, and bring a water bottle. Don't forget to sport your Olympics gear! Register today. | | | 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. | | 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. | | 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 July 27th. 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. | | 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. | | 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 $63.75 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 $200,000 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
| 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: 510-574-2082 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. | | | | |
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