Our Youth and Family Services Division, in partnership with FUSD, Haller's Pharmacy, and National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse, is conducting a panel discussion to raise awareness of the increase of opioid and other drug misuse in our community. Resources for support and treatment will be discussed. Attendees will be able to ask questions of the expert panel.

Addressing the Impact of Opioids and Other Drugs on Youth and the Community

Wednesday, November 8

Irvington High School Theater, Fremont, CA

Doors open: 5:30 p.m.

Program: 6-7:30 p.m.

Q&A: 7:30- 8 p.m.

OUR SPEAKERS

• April Rovero - Founder/Executive Director
• National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse
• Sanjay Patel, Director of Pharmacy, Haller's Pharmacy
• David Sarinana, SUD Intervention Specialist, Youth and Family Services Division
• Fremont Police Department

Don't miss the opportunity to join this discussion! Register here. View the flyer.

The Age Well Center (AWC) at Lake Elizabeth hosted the WE 2023! 55+ Wellness Expo for older adults on October 25.

During the three-hour event, participants enjoyed a cooking demonstration by our center chefs, exercise activities, and information on wellness activities and services, including a visit from two charming, therapy dogs.

The Expo had an incredible response and guests remarked that the event was exciting and fun. Here are some of the event's statistics:

• Over 330 participants attended the event.
• Haller’s Pharmacy administered 25 flu and 52 COVID vaccinations.
• Over 200 box meals were made and distributed by our amazing kitchen volunteers and chefs.
• 125 participants checked in at the Housing table alone! 
• 12 New AWC memberships were purchased.

This first-ever Wellness Expo, hosted by the Age Well Center, was a huge success!

AGE WELL CENTER AT LAKE ELIZABETH

40086 Paseo Padre Pkway

Fremont, CA 94538

• Holiday Boutique by The Builders Fund

Friday, November 3 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Shop at tables filled with handmade gifts and holiday décor and browse through hidden treasures. Don’t miss the homemade baked items by the Builders Fund. Proceeds benefit the Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth. The event is sponsored by the Senior Center Builders Fund.

• Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation by HICAP of LAS

Wednesday, November 8 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Wing B Park Side, FREE

This free presentation is by the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) of Legal Assistance for Seniors (LAS). The presentation will give an overview of eligibility, costs, benefits, and changes in Medicare Parts A and B, and Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D) Plans and Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans.

• Bingo by Beacon Home Care

Thursday, November 9 from 1 – 2 p.m.

Wing A Street Side, FREE

Now is your chance to try your luck, have some fun, and play Bingo with us. Prizes will be provided and sponsored by Beacon Home Care. Good luck! Register today.

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

• Legal Assistance for Seniors 

Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation     

Thursday, November 2 

Mandarin: 10 - 11 a.m.                    

English: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.              

Conference Room

Do you need information about the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period? The presentation will cover the changes to Medicare Prescription Drug Plans and Medicare Advantage Plans in the coming year. An overview of eligibility, costs, benefits, and changes to Medicare Parts A and B will be presented. Learn about your options for supplementing Medicare and getting help with medical costs. Space is limited. Sign up now. The presentation will be conducted in English and Mandarin.

• Modern Crafts Class

Thursdays from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Conference Room

Are you interested in making projects such as cards, toys, games, puppets, origami, etc. using your smartphone or laptop? This is an exploratory class with no curriculum. The class encourages the sharing of ideas, skills, and knowledge among the group. No prior experience level is required.Bring your smartphone or laptop to class. The printer fee of $20 is due in cash to the instructor on the first day of class.

• Thanksgiving Painting Class

Presented by Fremont Hills Assisted Living

Thursday, November 9 from 10 - 11 a.m.

Small Activity Room, FREE

Do you enjoy painting or are you interested in exploring this form of art? Join us for a free acrylic paint and mixed media canvas art project. Materials will be provided. All levels are welcome. Presented by Fremont Hills Assisted Living in honor of Veteran’s Day.

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

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:

School-Based Wellness Center Associate Mental Health Counselor

Review the updated brochure for complete details.

Mobile Hygiene Unit Operator (PSA II)

For complete information, review the recruitment brochure.

Accounting Specialist I Billing Unit

For complete information, review the recruitment brochure.

Counselor Positions

The Human Services Department currently has three counselor opportunities available. For complete details about all of these positions, view the recruitment brochure.

Aging and Family Services - Full-time, regular

Family Resource Center - Part-time, temporary

Youth and Family Services - Part-time, regular

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, hot meals, clean portable bathrooms, and friendly volunteers. No RVs are permitted at this time. 

Individuals or couples over 18 living in their vehicles are invited to call 510-574-2222 or email for more information.

Interested in becoming a Safe Parking Host Site?

Organizations with site control of parking lots that are public, quasi-public, or have existing assembly use permits, are highly encouraged to apply to become a host site.

For information on how to become a host site, review our Prospective Safe Parking Host Site Program Packet.

For more information on the Safe Parking Host Site Program, 

please email or call 510-574-2222.

A new regional platform to keep people housed

Stay Housed Bay Area is the first regional platform of its kind—carefully curated with up-to-date, relevant information in plain language in both English and Spanish. Until now, these resources were often hard for people to find—and siloed by city or county when they are available at all. Stay Housed Bay Area makes it easy for anyone in the Bay Area to find available resources near them. The site also makes it possible to do regional outreach about these resources for the first time.

Stay Housed Bay Area is a collaboration between All Home and One Degree, a tech-for-good nonprofit that bridges the gap between low-income communities and vital social services. Health Leads advised along the way to help make an idea we had two years ago into a reality today.

For more information, visit Stay Housed Bay Area.

Assistance for Small, Low-Income Landlords

A-1 Community Housing Services in partnership with Alameda County has launched the Alameda County Foreclosure Prevention Program for Small, Low-Income Landlords ( FPP). FPP will provide financial assistance to eligible small, low-income property owners, who are at risk of foreclosure or are in foreclosure, because of nonpayment of rents during the COVID-19 pandemic and during the period of the Alameda County Eviction Moratorium. Alameda County Small, Low-Income Property Owners can apply for up to $75,000 in assistance. 

The application portal is open through Monday, November 6. For more information and to access the application visit A-1 Community Housing Services.

South County Housing Resource Center Drop-In Hours

Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 2 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.

Shape the Future of AC Transit's Bus Network

On November 1, the AC Transit Board of Directors will receive a presentation introducing three draft service plan scenarios that highlight separate alternatives for the bus routes and schedules that make up the AC Transit network. They are 1) the Balanced Coverage Scenario; 2) the Frequent Service Scenario; and 3) the Unconstrained Vision Scenario. Since early this year, as part of AC Transit Realign, we solicited, heard, and incorporated your input on your essential transit needs and priorities following two phases of public outreach. From what we heard, we established Equity, Reliability, and Frequency as guiding principles to shape the future of our transit network.

We want to hear your thoughts on these preliminary service scenarios. AC Transit Realign is a comprehensive review of our bus network to respond to shifts in riders' travel patterns. Each draft service scenario has been shaped by community input concerning crucial travel needs, and each scenario demonstrates how it will advance community mobility. We are seeking comments on the preliminary service scenarios between November 1 and December 13, 2023, to help inform the development of a single, preferred service plan for implementation in August 2024. Thank you for helping us shape the future AC Transit’s bus network. Join us for upcoming AC Transit meetings/events on 11/1, 12/7, and 12/13.

For more information visit actransit.org/realign.

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.

In addition, through the City’s First Time Homebuyer Program, Below Market Price (BMP) homes located in Fremont will continue to be offered for sale as they become available. To learn more and view available homes, visit the City’s BMP webpage.

To receive information when these new affordable housing opportunities become available, community members can sign up for the City’s Affordable Housing Interest Lists. Those who subscribe can choose to receive the information by email or SMS/text message.

For more information about affordable housing in Fremont, visit the City's Affordable Housing webpage.

Help for Energy Bills 

East Bay Community Energy has launched a set of Energy Bill Payment Assistance web pages.

They are designed to help you better understand what programs are available and the eligibility requirements. You can enroll in the program that is right for you. 

To see which program is right for you, visit their website.

Help on Tap — 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.

For complete information, visit their website.

Opioid Overdose Responder and

Naloxone Virtual Training

Alameda Healthcare for the Homeless is providing one-hour virtual Opioid Overdose Responder and Naloxone training to those who work or reside in Alameda County. There are several dates and times available.

Instructions to pick up a Naloxone kit will be provided after you have received the training.

Visit the AHCH website for complete information and to see registration options.

Assistance for COVID-19 Related Funeral Expenses

Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA provides financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. 

Visit FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance for guidance and eligibility requirements and types of services funded. Call FEMA's dedicated helpline at 1-844-684-6333 for instructions on applying for this assistance.

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. Simple interest is accrued annually, with total interest never to exceed 50% of the amount borrowed, and payments are deferred until the home is sold. Renew AC is for low-income homeowners who live in Alameda County.

Visit the Renew AC website for program requirements and more information, or view the program flyer here.

Renew AC is administered by Alameda County and operated by Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley. All inquiries will be handled directly by Habitat staff.

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