The CleanStart Mobile Hygiene Unit provides shower and laundry services to our unhoused neighbors at five sites across the Tri-Cities, 11 times a week. Both of our Age Well Centers also offer the use of their showers on weekdays.

When someone accesses these services, they are offered new clothing to put on after their shower or while their other clothes are being washed. To help keep up with requests, the CleanStart team keeps a supply of clothing and other items on hand. We still need many items from our updated needs list.

Items most needed are t-shirts, sweatpants, leggings (sizes Small to XXL), and backpacks. If you are interested in donating items, you can view the complete needs list, which includes donation instructions here.

The Keep Fremont Housed – Housing Stability Program has scheduled additional Eviction Information Workshops through the fall. The next workshop is:



Tuesday, July 11, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Fremont Family Resource Center

39155 Liberty Street, Fremont

Registration is required.

Call 510-574-2028 to reserve your spot.

Download our flyer for a complete list.

You can also visit the Keep Fremont Housed webpage for complete information about the Housing Stability Program. 

Are you seeking a name and/or gender

marker court order to conform with

your gender identity?

Sign up to get free help from attorneys and advocates for completing court paperwork and updating identity documents such as CA birth certificates, marriage licenses, passports, social security cards, and driver's licenses!

Virtual Name & Gender Marker Change Clinic

Presented by Bay Area Legal Aid

July 18, 1 - 6 p.m. 

You must register in advance here. Download the flyer in English or Spanish. Contact Bay Area Legal Aid at Probono@baylegal.org with questions.

AGE WELL CENTER AT LAKE ELIZABETH

African Dance and Culture NEW!

Starts this week

Wednesdays 5 - 7 p.m.

$96 members, $116 nonmembers

OR

Fridays 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

$48 members, $68 nonmembers

Experience the joy and vitality of African Dance with movement, 

rhythm, and spirit! Fun, energetic, creative expression through dance, 

song, instruments, and fashion. 

Become familiar with a new language and culture, and discover delicious 

treats from Nigeria during social time. All fitness levels and abilities are welcome. Instructor Esther Orobiyi.

ESL Mandarin NEW!

Mondays 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.

Multipurpose Room

Join our new drop-in English as a Second Language class. Volunteer Monica Chen facilitates it. It is designed for Mandarin/Cantonese-speaking adults 55+ who want help learning English. This is a beginner-level class (with simple daily words and phrases). When you leave

you will hopefully have more knowledge and use of English.

Register now and drop in to start learning!

EMAIL Nick Jordan with questions about classes at the Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth.

AGE WELL CENTER AT SOUTH FREMONT

Bollywood Dancing

Wednesdays, 10 - 11 a.m.

July 5 - August 9

Large Activity Room

Join this Bollywood dance class designed to keep you moving to music that will leave you feeling great! The choreography will be at a beginner level. The songs will range from Bollywood movie songs to hip-hop remixes of some of those songs.

Instructor: Navya Saravanakumar.

Bingo 

Presented by Fremont Hills

Tuesday, July 18

1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Multipurpose Room

Join this free fun-filled event presented by Fremont Hills Assisted Living. Winners will receive prizes. Bring your friends and family and have a fantastic time!

Space is limited. Register today!

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

The City is pleased to announce that Fremont's updated draft Climate Action Plan is now available on MyFremont for the community to review and provide feedback! On June 20, the Fremont City Council unanimously approved to release the draft for a period of public review and comment.

The plan, titled Climate Ready Fremont, provides a series of local greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction and climate adaptation measures to be undertaken through the year 2030. To learn more about the plan and the update process, please visit the City’s Climate Action Plan webpage.

To provide feedback on the draft, community members can take the following actions on MyFremont, the City's community engagement platform.



• Review the draft.
• Take a quick poll with only three questions.
• View and participate in a discussion forum.
• Ask a question.

Feedback will be accepted on MyFremont for approximately one month. The feedback received will be reviewed and considered as staff prepares the final Climate Action Plan to bring to the City Council for adoption later this year.

The City welcomes all feedback, and thanks everyone for participating and helping to create a climate ready Fremont!

NEW! Senior Accounting Specialist

The Human Services Department is seeking a motivated individual who has knowledge of the methods, practices, and terminology used in grant accounting clerical work. The Senior Accounting Specialist is responsible for a variety of advanced level fiscal clerical assignments. This position provides administrative support of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Programs (HOME) programs related to affordable housing and services to low income residents.

First review of applications will be on July 17.

View our recruitment brochure for complete information.

Senior Clinical Program Coordinator

YFS is looking for an experienced Clinical Mental Health Program Coordinator who is responsible for overseeing the Early Childhood Mental Health Program and supervising clinicians. This position also provides direct counseling and early childhood consultation services to children 0-8 years, parents, and family members.

Licensed as a Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Clinical Psychologist, or Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is required. View our recruitment brochure for complete details.

School-Based Wellness Center Associate Mental Health Counselor

YFS also is seeking four full time Post Graduate Associate Mental Health Counselors to provide school-based mental health services located at Wellness Centers in Fremont High and Middle Schools, for the 2023-2024 academic school year from August 14, 2023 through May 31, 2024. This position works four days a week at school sites and receives clinical training, supervision one day a week. Counselors report to and receive clinical supervision from a YFS Clinical Supervisor. Review the updated brochure for complete details.

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.

South County Housing Resource Center Drop-In Hours

Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 12 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.

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 following interest lists. Those who subscribe can choose to receive the information by email or SMS/text message.

Affordable Rental Units for Adults and Families:

Affordable Housing Interest List

Affordable Rental Units for Seniors:

Senior Affordable Housing Interest List

Below Market Price (BMP) Homes for Sale:

First Time Homebuyer Program Interest List

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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