From the CEO
May 28, 2020
Issue 11
Dear Friends,

As we bring in the end of May, it is important to address Mental Health Awareness Month. During Shelter-in-place, we have become hyper-aware of the many challenges that can take negative tolls on our mental health, and although those stressors have intensified amidst the pandemic, we must take care of our mental health. Visit the CDC's helpful  stress-reducing tips, or please call (510) 347-4620 x 400 for more information on our Behavioral Health and Counseling Telehealth patient services. Please make sure to take time for yourself and loved ones to practice strategies for positive mental health. 
Daily Numbers
COVID-19 CONFIRMED CASES
Alameda County: 3,049
Contra Costa County: 1,375
California: 101,836
U.S.: 1,706,500
COVID-19 DEATHS
Alameda County: 93
Contra Costa County: 37
California: 3,918
U.S.: 100,871
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Meet Rosie. Rosie has been volunteering in Davis Street's Food Warehouse for more than 11 years. She is committed to ensuring at-risk seniors and families do not go hungry during these challenging times. Rosie is more than family here at Davis Street, and words cannot express our gratitude and honor to her commitment.
All Davis Street staff follow direct protocols from the CDC: LINK HERE
PRIMARY CARE CLINIC
Open onsite and through Telehealth technologies Monday - Friday from 9am - 6pm.

Contact (510) 347-4620 x 400.

  • Medical and Behavioral health, including psychiatric services are open and treating patients onsite and using Telehealth for physical distancing purposes.
  • Dental is open for emergencies only.
BASIC NEEDS
Davis Street’s Food Pantry is open Monday – Friday from 10am – 5pm.

  • Clients may pick up a grocery bag at the warehouse door or have their bag taken to their car, must call or text (510) 561-9042 for car delivery.
  • Grocery bags can be delivered by Davis Street staff and volunteers to the homes of seniors and at-risk clients.
  • Davis Street’s Clothing Program is closed.
  • Housing assistance for San Leandro residents: Contact kgonzalez@davisstreet.org.
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
2 childcare centers are open to serve families of only essential workers.

Children’s Services is open Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 5:30pm.

Contact Trish Murillo, Children’s Services Manager at (510) 347-4620 x 167 or email: tmurillo@davisstreet.org

  • Jefferson Site is open Monday – Friday 7am – 6pm.
  • Lakeside Site is open Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm.
  • Garfield and Roosevelt Elementary Sites are closed.
RESOURCE LINKS
HOW TO HELP
Davis Street's families need your help now more than ever. Davis Street is in need of volunteers, monetary donations, N95 and surgical masks, sanitizing items, and unexpired food.

View high-need items on Davis Street's Amazon Wish List here!
Signup to volunteer and view guidelines here!
Make an online donation here!

In-Kind or monetary donations of checks/cash can be dropped off or mailed to:

Davis Street Community Center
3081 Teagarden St.
San Leandro, Ca 94577

Please call (510) 347-4620 for more information.
My heart is touched by the stories shared with me amidst this pandemic with kind words of support. Hearing how these hardships shifted individuals present paths to now helping those most vulnerable from COVID-19 has reminded me of two things; that we strive for the same mission, to help those less fortunate, and as a community, we are stronger together. 

From my heart to yours,

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Rose Padilla Johnson
Chief Executive Officer