January 2023 E-Newsletter | |
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Gratitude Spotlight - Kim Wininger
After nine years of service, Kim Wininger stepped off Eden I&R's Board of Directors in October 2022. The Eden I&R team would like to extend our immense gratitude to Kim for her dedicated work and support over the years.
Not only did Kim take on board responsibilities with sheer commitment, but she also supported our day-to-day work as a monthly donor. The valuable leadership inputs and relationships she fostered will have a lasting impact on Eden I&R. Thank you, Kim, for being a valuable board member. We wish you the best of luck with your future endeavors.
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Stay Prepared This Winter and Beyond
The parade of storms this January has been an important reminder for Californians to build emergency plans to stay prepared and safe. California Health and Human Services have put together an emergency resource guide to help plan for emergencies, including winter storms. You can access the guide here.
For the latest alerts on emergencies and any upcoming storms, sign up for AC Alert here. You can also check out LISTOS California for even more disaster preparedness tips.
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Make 2023 Your Year to Quit Tobacco
You can quit smoking or vaping this year, and Kick It California can help! Kick It California offers services, from one-on-one Quit Coaching to text programs and self-help materials. They have been helping people quit smoking for 30 years, and they can help you.
Learn how to get your free Quit Plan and an extra $20 by calling 211.
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An Updated Way to Give
Eden I&R is thrilled to announce that our donation page has a new look! Over the last few months, we’ve worked hard to improve the giving experience for our supporters, and we believe that the new page will help create even more impact for Alameda County residents. If you have any questions on how to donate, please email us at development@edenir.org.
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Job & Volunteer Opportunities
Community Resource Specialist (CRS): Under the direct supervision of the 211 Contact Center Manager, the CRS will address clients' concerns over the phone and through text and provide needs
assessment and referral. Learn more.
Director of Administration: Oversee and lead activities in administrative services, including human resources, IT, operations, and grants management. The primary responsibility of the Director is to manage the day-to-day operations necessary to ensure that the organization achieves its objectives. Learn more.
Junior Program Manager (Housing Portal): Under the supervision of the Senior Program Manager, the Junior Program Manager will focus on user support and provide day-to-day coordination of portal maintenance. Learn more.
Volunteers: As an Eden I&R / 2-1-1 Alameda County volunteer, you can help connect people to valuable resources in the community. Get involved.
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Make an Impact: Become a Board Member
Eden I&R is seeking new members for its Board of Directors! The Board of Directors provides oversight and counsel on planning and policy development, financial oversight, and resource development.
Women, minorities, people with disabilities, veterans, people impacted by the justice system, and other candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to reach out about this opportunity! If you are interested in board service, please contact Eden I&R’s Executive Director, Alison DeJung, at adejung@edenir.org.
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Team 211 Attends Make a Difference For Pleasanton Festival
On Saturday, January 14th, the Make a Difference For Pleasanton festival took place at the Pleasanton Senior Center, and Team 211 was there to share resources and promote our volunteer program. Make A Difference For Pleasanton is a non-profit that helps people connect with others in community, service, walking groups, and fun. It was a great way to start the new year by connecting with so many people! You can read more about the festival here.
Team 211 is available for community events; for more information, contact Bridget Schultz at bschultz@edenir.org.
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Gearing up for 211 Day!
National 211 Day, celebrated on February 11th (2/11) each year, recognizes the more than 200 211's located throughout the country. 211 Alameda County has connected individuals and families to critical health, housing, and human service resources since 2007. We wanted to take the time to recognize our team and the vital and comprehensive services that 211 brings to the community.
Stay tuned for more updates on how we plan to celebrate 211 Day next month!
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A woman in Fremont was experiencing abuse from her husband and called in search of shelter that would provide a safe place for her to stay. She said she had reached out to different agencies on her own but was not having any luck. 211 staff provided her with A Safe Place’s 24-Hour Crisis and Information Hotline for help finding shelter and other domestic violence services.
Read more 211 call examples.
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211 By the Numbers - December 2022 | |
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Average Call Length:
6:58 minutes
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Average Wait Time:
1:24 minutes
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Services Database:
79 agency record updates
203 program record updates
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Housing Database:
220 units added
1,903 records updated
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Website page views:
37,050
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Website Sessions/visitors:
9,983
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"211 helped me and left me a bunch of resources for my client in this time of need. I am so appreciative because no one has been able to help me this far. Thank you! "
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Thank You to Our Partners | |
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Partner Spotlight - National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. This year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' theme is Partner to Prevent, an opportunity to highlight the importance of partnerships and collaboration in strengthening anti-trafficking efforts. Preventing human trafficking cannot be accomplished alone; instead, we must build partnerships across all sectors of society to improve the lives of those we serve. When we #Partner2Prevent, we can enhance our efforts to keep everyone safe from human trafficking.
Several of our partners help people who have experienced or may be experiencing human trafficking overcome these complex challenges, including:
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Eden I&R is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, and your donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
We envision a community empowered with information and connected to resources so that all people obtain health, happiness, hope, and improved livelihoods.
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