You are invited to the 25th anniversary of the Fremont Family Resource Center (FRC) Supporter Reception, celebrating our success as a welcoming and innovative family support and service delivery model.

When you purchase a ticket for the Supporter Reception, you're not just investing in a memorable evening but also a worthy cause!

The evening promises scrumptious hors-d'oeuvres with beer, wine, and soft drinks. Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers will provide entertainment. This is a unique opportunity to network with other supporters and learn more about the FRC Collaborate. Finally, you'll enjoy reserved seating in the public portion of the program. Tickets for the Supporter Reception are only $100, offering a delightful and enriching experience.

Doors open to ticket holders: 5:00 p.m.

Private Reception, music, and Networking: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Doors open for public seating: 6:45 p.m.

Public Program (Free): 7:00 p.m.

For more information about the FRC's partners and services, the event, and to purchase tickets visit our 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)

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

Register Here

First 5 Parent Survey - Alameda County

Are you a parent, grandparent, or primary caregiver of a child under 6 years old and living in San Leandro, San Leandro, Castro Valley, Newark, or Fremont? Take First 5’s Parent Survey!

A $25 Gift Certificate is available for all qualified participants who complete the survey.

First 5 Alameda County wants to hear directly from parents to help inform the five-year program plan to allocate Measure C Funding. As a parent, grandparent, or primary caregiver, your participation is crucial to shaping the future of early care and education in Alameda County.   

**You must live in Alameda County and be the primary caregiver of a child 0-6 to participate. 

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First 5 Alameda County Provider Survey

Fremont or Union City Child Care Providers

Take First 5 Alameda County’s survey and help inform the 5-year program plan to allocate Measure C funding. 

To participate, you must be a child care provider for children 0-5 in Alameda County and be the owner or administrator of the childcare site AND be located in Fremont or Union City. 

Limited to one survey per organization.

Click here to take the survey  

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Volunteers and Donations Needed - ReturnGifts.org

ReturnGifts.org is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about female hygiene and providing free menstrual products to women and girls in need. To date, ReturnGifts.com has donated over 5000 products to various organizations, including the Fremont Family Resource Center (FRC), East Bay Agency for Children (EBAC), Boys and Girls Club of America, and Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments (SAVE).



To donate, volunteer, for more information please visit the website or contact via email. 

Join the FRC's VITA Volunteer Program

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. 

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)

Volunteers at 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 email the VITA team..



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

Free Citizenship & Green Card Renewal Clinic



Monday, September 23, 2024

10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Fremont Family Resource Center

39155 Liberty St.

Pacific Conference Room #H800

Fremont, CA 94538



Walk-ins Welcome

Pars Equality Center will be providing free naturalization eligibility consultations and form-filling assistance for naturalization, green card renewal, and fee waiver applications.

What to Bring for Citizenship:

• Green Card, Social Security Card, Passport(s)
• Job History and Home Addresses for the Last Five years
• List of Trips abroad in the Last Five Years
• Family information for Spouses (current and former) and Children
• Arrest records, if arrested and/or cited
• To Apply for a Fee Waiver or Reduced Fee (Latest Tax Return or bring
• Verification of Benefits Showing Public Benefits (Medi-Cal/Cal Fresh)

For more information, call 510-894-3161 or email fremontpars@parsequalitycenter.org

Ohlone College Career Fair

Thursday, October 3, 2024

12:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.

Ohlone College Fremont Campus

43600 Mission Blvd.

Fremont, CA, 94539

Employers are recruiting for many in-demand Industries for full-time and part-time positions!

Register here, or for more information, please call 510-742-2323.

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

40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy.

Fremont, CA 94538

The 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.

Register today for WE 2024 by calling 510-790-6600 or visiting city.fremont.gov/WE2024 

Volunteers Needed for the 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 safeparking@fremont.gov or call 510-574-2222.

Save 50% Off Transit with Clipper START!

Clipper START is offering 50% off single-ride bus, BART, rail and ferry transit fares to eligible Bay Area residents ages 19-64. Clipper START is a FREE discount program developed to increase affordability and ensure that public transit in the Bay Area remains equitable and accessible. Once approved, riders will receive a Clipper START card that will automatically apply each agency’s discount fare on use — just load value, tap and go! If you need application help, visit the FRC Welcome Center Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Learn more.

South County Housing Resource Center

FRC Millennium Room

Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Our Homeless Services team hosts drop-in hours every Thursday at the Housing Resource Center at the FRC. This is an opportunity for people seeking housing problem-solving support, shelter assessments, referrals, or housing assessments. If you can't visit the HRC, call 2-1-1 for assistance.

The HRC also offers drop-in services for anyone wishing to receive legal assistance, job/career assistance and general health services through the BACH Mobile Health Van. See the HRC flyer which includes the schedule of drop-in services.

Low-income Drivers can Save 50-75% on I-880 Express Lane Tolls

A pilot program is helping 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. Drivers will need a FasTrak® account and toll tag to receive discounts. If you need help applying, call 510-574-2141 or stop by the FRC Welcome Center Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Workforce Training Resource

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.

Fremont Human Services is Hiring

The Fremont 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. The following positions are available:

• Crisis Intervention Specialist
• Counselor (Family Resource Center)
• Case Manager (Family Resource Center)

Food Distribution & Free Meals at the FRC

TCV Mobile Food Pantry at the FRC

Next Food Distribution: October 2, 2024



Bring a bag to take home groceries on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. near the FRC Millennium Room, accessible from the parking lot between the two buildings.

Weekly Meals for the Unhoused at the FRC

• Sunday Breakfast is provided by the Tzu Chi Foundation on Sundays from 8:00 am -9:00 a.m. between the two buildings.
• Soup Talk from CityServe's Compassion Network is on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. on the patio behind FRC Building ABCD.

CalFresh is Money for Buying Groceries

If your food budget is too tight, apply to CalFresh. It's money to buy groceries. If you're single and qualify for CalFresh benefits, you can receive up to $250 a month to purchase groceries. Larger households can receive more. Applying is easy. Visit GetCalFresh to apply in English, Spanish or Chinese. If you need help applying, stop by the FRC Welcome Center Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

SparkPoint Financial Services

SparkPoint Fremont provides free financial coaching to low-to-middle income residents in English and Spanish. Our Financial Coaches help people: manage expenses and reduce debt; increase credit scores; and save for emergencies.



Register for one of the Virtual SparkPoint Information Sessions which are held on the third Thursday of each month from 6:00 pm - 7:00 p.m. Register online or call 510-574-2020. After attending the Info Session, you will be invited to schedule a meeting with a Financial Coach.

Reaching FRC Agencies

List shows Days & Hours each Agency is Open

The two FRC buildings are open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Each agency determines their own hours. Some agencies accept walk-ins while others require appointments. When in doubt, call before visiting. Click here for the agency list of hours.

Current Chart is dated Feb 2, 2024

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