Earthquake Preparedness
USGS has reported a 4.4 earthquake east of Blackhawk, CA today, July 16. There are no reports of damages, but the assessment of community damages is ongoing.
Taking the proper actions, such as “Drop, Cover, and Hold On," can save lives and reduce the risk of injury during an earthquake.
Click here
to learn more about what to do in specific situations or if you are living with a disability.
Click here to learn more about Eden I&R's Disaster Preparedness trainings.
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Alameda County Regional Housing Survey
Alameda County is seeking feedback on housing issues to help prepare the 2020-2024 Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Report. Your feedback will help guide housing policies and housing goals in Alameda County!
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Public Safety Power Shutoff Information
We attended the Wildfire Safety Open House hosted by
Pacific Gas and Electric Company last week
to learn about the expansion of their Public Safety Power Shutoff program. Here are a few key takeaways:
• Public Safety Power Shutoff is a deliberate shut down of power under a set of weather conditions, to prevent wildfires.
• This can affect anyone in California, not just the “high fire risk” zones. This is due to the fact that both transmission and distribution lines have to be considered.
• Plan for at least 48 hours without power. Hopefully power will be restored faster, but first the weather conditions have to end, and that alone could take days.
• Those with medical needs truly need to plan. Pacific ADA has a good
checklist
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Our Disaster Preparedness Coordinator, Lars Eric Holm, can provide trainings on how to prepare for Public Safety Power Shutoffs.
Click here
to learn more about our free trainings for nonprofits.
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Back to School Backpack and Shoe Giveaway Signups
Public signups for
Davis Street
's Back to School drive will take place July 15-24 or until they reach capacity. The program provides new shoes, school supplies, and backpacks for children in preparation for the upcoming school year. These supplies are available for children in grades K– 12 only who live in San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Castro Valley, Ashland or Cherryland, or who are an active Davis Street client.
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211 By the Numbers - June 2019
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211 Alameda County
5,847
conversations handled*
7,459 referrals provided
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Demographics
71%
female
28% single mothers with minor children
58%
Living with disabilities
*reflects both calls and two-way texts to 2-1-1
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Services Database
316
agency record updates
437 program record updates
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Housing Database
99
units added
3,305
records updated
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"211 has helped me so thoroughly . I was shaking when I first called because I am a senior in an old car and was scared to death to drive to Hayward. The (Phone Resource Specialist) helped me out with directions and even told me where the parking was...everything.
She is a lovely person and I really appreciated her help."
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An Alameda man called for housing assistance
. He was living in his ex-wife's home. She holds a Section 8 voucher that does not include him so he needed to relocate. He has been living with her because of multiple health issues, but she received a 30-day notice for him to vacate the property. He is partially blind and uses a wheel chair and a walker. He also receives dialysis a couple of times a week and has In Home Support Services. He needed to find a place to stay before the 30 days were up. Because he did not meet HUD's definition of literally homeless he was not eligible for the county’s Coordinated Entry System. 211 provided a referral to Bay Area Community Services (BACS) for housing counseling. He was also given a referral to Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL) to help with his SSI application and all other benefits he may be entitled, and housing resources for those living with disabilities. He was then provided referrals for transitional housing in hopes of finding space for him to move to within the 30 days.
For additional 211 call examples handled in June, go
here.
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AHIP (AIDS Housing Information Project)
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AHIP (AIDS Housing Information Project) offers housing and human services resource referrals to People Living with HIV/AIDS via a designated phone line and through one-on-one, in-person assistance at clinics and AIDS Service Organizations.
In June, AHIP handled
91
calls, provided
79
service referrals and
426
housing referrals.
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520
people engaged at events and fairs
18
community meetings attended
32,232
website page views
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3,962 outreach materials distributed
7 disaster preparedness trainings held
5,751 website sessions/visitors
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Thank You to Our Partners
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Donor Spotlight - Alameda County
Transportation Commission
Alameda County Transportation Commission
plans, funds and delivers transportation programs and projects that expand access to vibrant Alameda County. Eden I&R is grateful to receive funding from Alameda County Transportation Commission to provide coordinated mobility management via 211, including detailed and targeted transportation recommendations for seniors and those living with disabilities.
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Referral Partner Spotlight
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Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services (ACBHCS)
The mission of Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services is to maximize the recovery, resilience and wellness of all eligible Alameda County residents who are developing or experiencing serious mental health, alcohol or drug concerns. They administer community mental health centers, an alcohol drug center, the psychiatric inpatient program at John George Pavilion, and also provide consultation, community education and training
. To learn more about their work, visit
http://www.acbhcs.org/.
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Volunteer Spotlight -
Susan Farley
Susan
has wanted to be a part of the non-profit sector for some time and
is volunteering as part of her training at the Computer Technologies Program.
She provides administrative support to the Eden I&R team and enjoys working with the public. Susan studied Fine Art, Graphic Design and Computer Graphics, and brings those skills to her volunteer role. Thank you for volunteering with us Susan!
If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities,
please contact Volunteer Coordinator Jeanette Mills at 510-727-9503 or
jmills@edenir.org
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Thank you to the following organizations for providing in-services for our staff in June.
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