City of Fremont Human Services Weekly Update

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Discover Opportunities for Post-Secondary Education Outside a Four-Year Degree.

With school back in session, high schools across the Bay Area are hosting College/Career Fairs for students ready for the next phase of their lives. A four-year degree is valuable, but considering the cost and time commitment, not everyone is interested in a traditional university path. For students not attending a four-year university, how can we prevent them from falling into low-skilled, low-wage jobs?

The City of Fremont Human Services Department 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, including Adult Regional Occupational Programs, Pre-Apprenticeships, Apprenticeships, nonprofit-sponsored certificate programs, and California Community College Career Education Certificates, among others. The site also includes links to financial aid, resources for entrepreneurs, Bay Area growth industries, salary data, and Labor Market Information.

The WTR is the gateway to diverse local, low-cost, and free training programs.

Please visit our website to learn more about the programs available in the Bay Area.

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The Housing Resource Center (HRC) will only be open from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024.

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.

Alameda County Regional Fair Housing Survey (2024)

September 13, 2024 Deadline

The County of Alameda is conducting a regional study concerning fair housing. Alameda County residents may provide their opinions and experiences regarding fair housing in Alameda County. To fill out the survey, please visit this link.

To learn more, please email HCDCommunityDevelopmentTeam@acgov.org or visit the HCD Website.

Disability Resource Fair

Sunday, September 22, 2024

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Fremont Downtown Event Center

3500 Capitol Ave.

Fremont, California 94538

This is the third year for this FREE event! Hosted for individuals with disabilities and their families by the City of Fremont Human Relations Commission in partnership with Friends of Children with Special Needs and community partners with the support of the City of Fremont Human Services Department.

Meet and Learn from the Firefighters & Police
Live Demonstrations and Entertainment
Resource Booths from over 30 community providers
Activities, Games & Raffle for the whole family
Music from the Dream Achievers Band (musicians with Autism)
Lunch (MUST register by 9/16/2024 to reserve your free lunch)

The Disability Resource Fair aims to connect people with disabilities to local resources and foster positive relationships with first responders.

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Wellness, Self-Care, and Health at the Wellness Expo 2024!

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth

Wellness Expo (WE 2024) highlights include community resource representatives, interactive exercise demonstrations, health screenings, and vaccinations. Participate in a free demonstration and try something new like African Dance, Tai Chi, or Yoga! Lake Side Cafe's Chef Marc will share healthy recipes, nutrition tips, and food samples.

Over 300 older adults participated in last year's WE 2023 and the City anticipates this year's event will draw even more enthusiasm.

A $7 lunch will be available for registered participants.

Join the FRC's VITA Volunteer Program

The FRC is currently seeking volunteers for various roles within our organization:

tax preparers
greeters
schedulers
in-take specialists
translators (Spanish, Chinese, Dari, Punjabi, and American Sign Language)

For 22 years, the Fremont Family Resource Center's (FRC) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program has positively impacted our community by providing free tax preparation services to income-eligible individuals and families.

Volunteers at the FRC enjoy the flexibility of choosing their hours, with work primarily performed on nights and weekends.

No prior experience is required! The FRC provides comprehensive training for all positions, preparing you to make a difference in our community!

For more information, please fill out this form or email the VITA team.

Stay tuned for VITA updates, Zoom VITA information meetings, and more!

Volunteers Needed - Safe Parking Host Site Program - Support Fremont's Unhoused Community

The Safe Parking Host Site Program needs dedicated volunteers to administer services to our unhoused community members living in their vehicles.

The City of Fremont Human Services Department launched the Safe Parking Host Site Program (SPHS) to respond to the increase in vehicular homelessness. SPHS is one of many programs the Fremont City Council adopted to help address homelessness in Fremont. The program is designed as a safe, transitional space for individuals living in their vehicles.

Training is Provided to all Volunteers

Volunteers assist with hospitality:

Daily participant check-ins and check-outs at the host site parking lots
Delivering food
Coordinating evening activities

Volunteers may also provide additional support:

Providing haircuts or manicures
Setting up activities like movie or game nights
Editing resumes
Collecting gas gift cards for Safe Parkers

Volunteers do not stay overnight.

To volunteer or to learn more about the Safe Parking Host Site Program, please

email us or call 510-574-2222.

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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.

Case Manager (Family Resource Center)

Counselor (Family Resource Center)

Crisis Intervention Specialist

Human Services Director

Human Services Specialist II (Family Partner)

AGE WELL CENTER AT SOUTH FREMONT

47111 Mission Falls Court

Fremont, CA 94538

Intuitive Cooking- Colombian Arepas

Presented by Kaiser Permanente, Senior Advantage

Thursday, September 12

1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Multipurpose Room FREE

Join this free interactive class! Stimulate your creativity through food, involve your senses and reconnect with the joy of cooking. Participants will work with different ingredients to make wholesome simple recipes. Arepas are a staple in the Colombian and Venezuelan cultures. Join us to learn more about these tasty corn cakes and get tips to make your own version at home.

EMAIL Martha Torrez with questions about classes at the Age Well Center at South Fremont.

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 September 28, 2024. Download the flyer.

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.

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.

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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 750 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.