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Local Business Honored at City Hall

“It was a pleasure to present Pho San José with the Economic & Community Champion Award at the Exploring Entrepreneurship Event at City Hall this morning! Accepting the award were Andy Nguyen, his wife Thu, and their son Zachary, along with his brother Thuyen. 

Congratulations to a fantastic District 4 business!”

Pho San José is located at 1174 N Capitol Ave, San Jose, Ca 95132

Roadway Safety Improvements in District 4

I'm excited to share some great new safety and traffic improvements made on Sierra Rd between Flickinger and Berryessa. Thanks to the hardworking men and women of the San José Department of Transportation, we have new speed bumps to help slow down drivers, bollards and paint protecting cyclists, and improved crosswalks to protect pedestrians. With traffic accidents and fatalities continuing to plague our city, we will continue to make similar improvements in the coming years. 

Bollards and Paint Looking South on Sierra Rd

Speed Bump on Sierra next to the Municipal Golf Course

Bollards and Paint along Sierra

Bollards and Paint on Sierra Rd at Hazlett Way

Crosswalk at Sierra and Araujo

Students, Are You Registered To Vote?

The March 5th Primary Election is coming up and the General Election is happening November 5th, 2024! Did you know that even if you're under eighteen you can pre-register to vote? On your eighteenth birthday you will be automatically added to the voter rolls! Take control of your future by helping to shape your government on a local, statewide, and national level. VOTE!

Donate A Gift Card For The Holidays!

Giving $25 can provide one child from a low-income family with a gift of their choice!

AACI is collecting gift cards and monetary donations through December 15, 2023, to provide holiday gifts to children of our most marginalized clients, including children of refugees and survivors of domestic violence. Every $25 will provide a child with a gift card to purchase the gift of their choice this holiday season!

This year, there are over 800 children on our list, and you can help guarantee that every child receives a gift this holiday season. Your gift enables the families we serve to feel the magic of the holidays with their little ones amidst these difficult times.

Unhoused Students Need Our Help

East Side Union High School District and East Side Education Foundation Launch Fundraising Effort for Unhoused Students.

This GivingTuesday, East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD) and the East Side Education Foundation (ESEF) are coming together and inspiring generosity by encouraging community members to donate to support the district’s unhoused students at the East Side Education Foundation website (www.eastside-fund.org/mckinney-vento).

This holiday season there will be nearly 900 East Side high school students and families who are unhoused - in 2020, that number was just 300. ESUHSD and the ESEF are coming together to support the rising needs of students through the McKinney-Vento Program.

The McKinney-Vento Program supports the approximately 900 students at East Side who qualify for the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. The program directly provides warm clothes and gift cards to these students during the holiday season. 

Superintendent Vander Zee shared, “Over the years, we have witnessed the unwavering determination of students who qualify for the McKinney-Vento Program. Despite the hardships, they endure and strive to graduate with their peers. Every donation, regardless of its size, will have a meaningful impact. I invite you to join us in making a positive impact on the lives of our McKinney-Vento students and their families.”

East Side Education Foundation Executive Director Carlos Singh added, “We’re proud to play a role in supporting some of the most vulnerable and resilient students in ESUHSD. By providing for their basic needs, we as a community can help them focus on succeeding in high school and beyond.”

Those who are interested in joining East Side Union High School District and East Side Education Foundation's GivingTuesday initiative can visit the East Side Ed Foundation website www.eastside-fund.org/mckinney-vento, ESUHSD’s Instagram www.instagram.com/esuhsdproud/, or ESUHSD’s Facebook Page www.facebook.com/EastSideUnionHSD/ 

Scholarships for STEM Students

Calling all future STEM leaders! I'd like to share some useful information about scholarship opportunities from Amazon for students in District 4.

Amazon AHEAD program

AHEAD (Amazon, Hardware, Embedded, Artificial Intelligence, Design) is a fully-funded STEM opportunity for students ages 11-18 to participate in a six-month enrichment program bringing the magic of STEM to life. The AHEAD program is designed to increase diverse representation in STEM. 

Students participating in this program must reside in the Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay area, or Washington, D.C. (DMV) metro areas. Selected applicants will attend this innovative program delivered by iD Tech, the world’s top STEM educator, and will be immersed in hands-on learning through a custom curriculum enhanced by Amazon.

AHEAD program dates: January -June, 2024

Application deadline: November 27, 2023

AHEAD Scholars will be notified via email by December 8, 2023

https://www.idtech.com/amazon-ahead

Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

Applications are open for the Amazon Future Engineers scholarship program, awarding $40,000 for high school seniors interested in studying computer science in college with a paid internship at Amazon. Amazon awarded 400 scholarships to students across the country this year, 70% of which came from underserved communities. Amazon is committed to reaching 2 million students from underrepresented communities across the U.S. with real-world virtual and hands-on computer science project learning.

Students can apply here: https://www.amazonfutureengineer.com/scholarships

Applications will close on December 15 at 1pm pacific/4pm eastern.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley

Join us for the Gift Drive

December 7th • 4pm–6pm

Alviso Club

5040 N First St, San Jose

Gift: Donate new, unwrapped gifts suitable for children and teenagers of all ages at participating club locations on December 7. Fill out the Joy Drive participation form to show your interest!

Donate: Be part of the magic by donating to support youth this holiday season.

Volunteer: Help collect and sort gifts at the Joy Drive or fill out a holiday card for a child at a participating location of your choice.

Annual District 4 Pajama Giveaway

Help us keep kids warm by donating for our Third Annual District 4 Pajama Giveaway

The District 4 tradition continues this year as we once again partner with local schools to deliver warm pajamas to kids for the holidays. We had an incredible response to our request for donations during our pajama drives during the last two years, delivered pajamas to nearly 150 kids last year, and are asking for your help through pajama donations this year. 

Pajamas are a way for kids to express themselves, keep them cozy and warm, make them feel secure, and even lower risk of cold or flu. Donating a pair of pajamas will make a world of difference for a child in your neighborhood during the frigid winter months.

We request new with tags or new in package pajamas in any kids’ size 5-18, or adult sizes small through XXL for older kids. They can be footy pajamas, night gowns, two-piece pajamas, flannel, plaid, plain, with popular characters, for boys or girls or gender neutral.

Please bring or have your donations shipped to the Berryessa Union School District office, c/o District 4 Pajama Program, 981 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, CA 95131.

E-commerce sites such as amazon.com, target.com and Costco.com make it simple to purchase and have pajamas delivered directly, but you can personally drop off if you prefer. Feel free to attach a holiday greeting note to your gift for the recipient.

You may also contact the Council District 4 office at 408-535-4904 if you need guidance with your donation or if you want to make a cash or gift card donation to the District 4 Pajama Program instead.

Youth Poets Anthology

We invite youth under 18 who live or go to school in Santa Clara County to submit to the Santa Clara County Youth Anthology: "Dreams for the Future" at HERE. We are collecting poetry and art submissions until March 31st at 11:59 pm. All submissions will be reviewed by the Youth Poets Laureate team for physical publishing and will potentially be featured in a county mural. Please contact Poetry Ambassador Sage Cobb at sagecobb42@gmail.com with questions.

How To Report A Crime Anonymously

Reporting crimes, regardless of their magnitude, is vital for maintaining public safety and promoting a secure community. By reporting both minor and major crimes, individuals contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the local crime landscape. This valuable information assists the police department in strategically allocating resources and determining where to increase patrols or improve surveillance. Detecting patterns of criminal activity becomes more feasible with a higher volume of reported incidents, enabling law enforcement to respond effectively and implement proactive measures to deter crime. Ultimately, reporting crimes empowers communities to actively participate in making their neighborhoods safer and more resilient against criminal activities.

Click the link below to report a crime. Hopefully you don't have a crime to report right now, but you might want to click the button and bookmark the page it takes you to.

Volunteer In Your Community

Volunteer Opportunities: 

If you are interested in volunteering, we are always in need of volunteers for a wide array of events that take place in District 4! Please consider helping out your community and joining us!

Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Angela Pedrigal, at angela.pedrigal@sanjoseca.gov for more information. 

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Rebates up to 90% for Your Building Upgrades!

Through the San José Energy Efficient Business Program, your business can receive rebates when you make certain energy-saving upgrades. These significant rebates (80-90% off!) help make the projects more affordable, and when you combine the rebates with your lower monthly energy costs, the upgrades can quickly pay for themselves.

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Who's making a big difference in our community? A great teacher, business owner, a police officer who goes beyond the call of duty. Maybe there's someone spending their free time organizing creek clean-ups or blanket drives for the unhoused... If you've got someone special in your neighborhood, let us know by nominating them to be a District Hero!