In Contra Costa County, more than 70% of the population who are 75 and older had already gotten at least one dose of the vaccine, as of Feb. 19. |
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"Help Your Neighbor" Program
For Contra Costa residents who are eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine, an appointment to get immunized is just a few clicks away. But not everyone feels comfortable making an appointment online or through email.
If you know someone who is eligible for a COVID-19 immunization appointment right now, but may need a little help, please make that offer. Even if you cannot yet make an appointment for yourself, you can help someone you know – and the whole community.
This web page has information that eligible county residents need to make a COVID-19 immunization appointment with Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) or its community partners.
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Vaccine Appointments for Residents 65-74
Vacunación para los Residentes de 65 a 74 Años de Edad
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Need Help Getting There?
MOBILITY MATTERS - RIDES PROGRAMS
Qualifications for Volunteer Drivers
In order to apply to become a volunteer driver, the individual must meet ALL of the following criteria:
- Be a caring, mature individual who is willing and able to provide transportation to a senior or disabled veteran who can no longer drive or take other forms of transportation.
- Age 25 -75 with a current driver’s license.
- Excellent driving record and crime-free background.
- Own or have access to a reliable, safe vehicle that is registered and insured.
- Participate in a three-hour training class before giving the first ride.
When a volunteer driver joins our team, we can usually enroll at least two more clients. Come join us and find out what a difference you can make in other people’s lives. It will change their lives for the better, and it will most certainly change yours as well!
Qualifications for Clients
In order to apply as a client for our Rides programs, the individual must meet ALL the following criteria:
- Live in our service area, which is anywhere in Contra Costa County.
- Age 60 or older.
- Able to walk with the aid of a cane, walker, knee scooter, crutches, or elbow assistance.
- Require escorted, door-through-door assistance.
- Able to call in to request rides.
- Unable to use other forms of transportation for medical or dental care and basic necessities, like grocery shopping.
- Trained, certified service animals welcome.
RIDES 4 VETERANS
- Live in our service area, which is anywhere in Contra Costa County.
- Must be an honorably discharged veteran of any age.
- Able to walk with the aid of a cane, walker, knee scooter, crutches, or elbow assistance.
- Require escorted, door-through-door assistance.
- Able to call in to request rides.
- Unable to use other forms of transportation for medical or dental care and basic necessities, like grocery shopping.
- Trained, certified service animals welcome.
If you meet these qualifications, please fill out the form below and one of our program coordinators will contact you, or call: In Contra Costa County: 925.284.6161
Mobility Matters is currently working with each client who has not already been vaccinated to make an appointment for them and transport them door-through-door as well as wait in line with them for their safety. They follow up with them by phone the next day to be sure they are managing any side effects. After all Mobility Matters clients are vaccinated with both shots, they will reach out to other seniors in need.
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Wi-Fi Hotspots Now Available for Checkout |
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CCC Library is offering Wi-Fi hotspots for checkout. The hotspot provides internet access to families and library patrons who don’t have a connection at home. The lending program will allow students, parents, teachers, and families working and studying remotely, access to a free and reliable internet connection.
“Due to the pandemic many people in our communities need access to the internet more than ever,” said County Librarian Alison McKee. “Reliable internet service will help with work, school, and with staying connected to friends and
family members they can’t see right now.
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The portable hotspots connect Wi-Fi-enabled devices such as laptops, tablets, or smartphones to the internet.
The hotspots can connect up to 10 devices at one time and work almost anywhere in the continental U.S.
Hotspots are available for checkout at ccclib.org or by contacting library staff at any community library. Patrons must have a library card in good standing in order to check out a hotspot. The lending period is 21 days, and they are available for renewal if there is no waitlist.
The hotspot kits come with a case, charging cord, and instructions.
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ShelterInc program for those affected by the COVID-19 virus.
- Payment of past-due rent
- Payment of current month's rent
- Payment of future month's rent
- Payment of utilities (PG&E, garbage, water)
- Participants affected by COVID-19
- Able to prove how they are being affected by COVID-19 virus
- No need to prove self-sufficiency
- Not able to pay past, present, and/or future rent
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Call 211 for Resources
The nonprofit Contra Costa Crisis Center runs the 211 call center for Contra Costa County, answering calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Contact 211 to access free and confidential crisis and suicide prevention counseling, and referrals for disaster assistance, food, health care and insurance assistance, stable housing and utilities payment assistance, employment services, veteran services, and childcare and family services.
The Board supports the Contra Costa Crisis Center’s efforts to broaden awareness about the vital services provided through its 211 call center, and encourages residents to utilize the free, confidential services to seek support for themselves and loved ones.
Visit cccc.myresourcedirectory.com
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Medication Safety Workshop |
A vital workshop for Seniors and their family and professional caretakers. Learn how Seniors can be unexpectedly impacted by commonly prescribed medications such as painkillers, sedatives and stimulants. Learn about their special medication vulnerabilities, risk factors, possible signs of misuse/abuse and how to reverse an opioid overdose if that happens. Receive special tips that can help keep the Seniors in your life safe from medication impacts.
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An Elderly Wish Foundation
Presents the 20th Annual
Heart to Heart
"Gala to Go"
February 27, 2021
6:00 PM
Phone: 925-978-1883
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Please join us in celebrating Opportunity Junction’s 21st Birthday, A Coming of Age, at our Virtual 2021 Imagine Gala.
April 24, 2021 | 5PM
The funds raised from this annual event allow Opportunity Junction to help hundreds of Contra Costa job seekers gain the skills and confidence to launch careers that lead to financial security, making their families and our communities stronger.
Help us expand our Healthcare Career Pathway program to our Antioch office, bringing more opportunities to East Contra Costa, and support our life-changing job training programs that are in high demand due to COVID-19.
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO SERVE ON THE MEASURE X
COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD?
The Community Advisory Board was established on February 2, 2021 following passage of Measure X – a countywide sales tax measure providing general purpose revenue for County programs estimated to generate at least $81 million annually.
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is seeking individuals that represent broad and diverse voices, perspectives and expertise, including but not exclusive to: budget justice advocacy, children’s services, community health, consumer advocacy, faith leadership, senior services, fire and public safety protection, housing and homelessness, labor union representation, legal advocacy, local businesses, mental health services, non-partisan civic organizations, policy organizations, public health, racial justice and equity, safety net services, substance abuse services, taxpayers, and youth services, to serve on the newly established Measure X Community Advisory Board.
The Measure X Community Advisory Board is composed of 10 Supervisorial District seats and 7 At-Large seats, for a total of 17 seats and is responsible for the following:
- Overseeing an annual assessment of community needs, focusing primarily on the priority areas identified in the Measure X Needs Assessment, including emergency response (fire/medical), health care, safety net services, preventative care, affordable housing, and support for early childhood, youth, families, and seniors;
- Creating a detailed priority list of the top service gaps based on the results from the Needs Assessment;
- Using the Needs Assessment to make funding priority recommendations to the Board of Supervisors annually;
- Providing an Annual Report on the outcomes and impact of allocated funds; and
To be considered, candidates must either live or work in Contra Costa County. The Community Advisory Board will initially meet as needed to develop recommendations to the Board of Supervisors, then shall meet at least quarterly. During COVID-19, Committee members will meet via online conferencing as permitted by the Governor’s Executive Order N29-20 issued on March 17, 2020.
Members of the Community Advisory Board will receive no compensation for their service and must complete State required ethics training as well as County training on the open meeting laws, including the Ralph M. Brown Act and Better Government Ordinance. Initial members of the Committee shall serve staggered terms of two or three years, with subsequent appointments serving three-year terms, with a maximum of six years served consecutively by any member. Currently elected or appointed public officials, including, but not limited to, Mayors, City Councilmembers, City Managers and Fire Chiefs are not eligible for appointment. Candidate interviews will take place during the month of March and the Board of Supervisors plans to make final appointments in late March or April 2021.
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District 3 Commission Openings
Family & Children’s Trust Committee
1 seat
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Committee makes funding recommendations for the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect and supportive services for families and children.
Committee meetings are held on the first Monday of the month at 9:30 AM in central Martinez.
Countywide Bicycle Committee
1 Seat
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Countywide Bicycle Advisory Committee provides input to the County and the cities of the County on bicycle projects for Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds to construct bicycle/pedestrian projects and also provides advice to cities and the County on bicycle planning matters.
First 5, Contra Costa Children and Families Commission
1 Alternate seat
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
First 5 Contra Costa helps young children start school healthy and ready to learn. They invest in programs and advocate for policies focused on children during their first five years, the most important time in children's development.
The commission meets on the second Monday of each month at 6 pm located at 1485 Civic Court, Suite 1200 in Concord.
Knightsen Town Advisory Council
1 Seat
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Applicants must reside within the Knightsen TAC boundaries to serve on this board.
The Council advises the Board of Supervisors on land use and planning matters affecting the community of Knightsen and may represent the Knightsen community before the Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission, and the Zoning Administrator on such issues as land use, planning, and zoning. The Council may also represent the community before the Local Agency Formation Commission on proposed boundary changes affecting the community.
The Council may advise the Board of Supervisors on services which are or may be provided to the community by Contra Costa County or other local government agencies. Such services include, but are not limited to, public health, safety, welfare, public works, and planning. The Council may also provide input and reports to the Board, County staff, or any County hearing body on issues of concern to the community.
However, it is understood that the Board of Supervisors is the final decision-making authority with respect to issues concerning the community and that the Council shall serve solely in an advisory capacity.
The Council meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7:30 pm located at the Knightsen Farm Bureau in Knightsen.
Assessment Appeals Board
1 Alternate seat
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Assessment Appeals Board conducts impartial hearings on property assessment disputes between taxpayers and the county assessor. Based on the evidence presented at these hearings, the appeals board determined the value of the disputed property or determines other matters of property tax assessment within the board’s jurisdiction.
Qualifications:
Applicants should possess five or more years of professional experience in California as one of the following: licensed real estate broker, attorney, certified public accountant (CPA) or public accountant, property appraiser accredited by a nationally recognized professional organization, property appraiser certified by the Office of Real Estate Appraisers, or property appraiser certified by the State Board of Equalization.
Compensation:
This is a volunteer position. Assessment Appeals Board members are compensated for their time at hearings and reimbursed for their mileage to attend assessment appeals hearings.
The Assessment Appeals Board meets every Thursday at 9:00 a.m. located at 651 Pine Street, Room 107 in Martinez.
Library Commission
1 Alternate seat
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors and the County Librarian; provides a forum for the community to provide input concerning Library operations and recommends proposals to the Board of Supervisors and the County Librarian which may improve the Library.
The Commission meets on the 4th Thursday of every other month at 7pm located at 777 Arnold Drive in Martinez.
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Background: The Board of Supervisors receives valuable input and community participation from numerous citizen advisory boards on a range of issues. Boards usually meet monthly on a regular basis.
Candidates for these positions must live in District 3 or any specified boundary area for special districts. District 3 is comprised of the cities of Antioch, Oakley and Brentwood, and the unincorporated communities of Blackhawk, Diablo, Bethel Island, Byron, Knightsen and Discovery Bay.
Applications should be submitted to the Clerk of the Board’s office (925-335-1900) located at 651 Pine Street, Martinez, CA 94553.
For more information, including on how to apply, you may contact Supervisor Burgis’ Deputy Chief of Staff, Lea Castleberry at 925-252-4500 or Lea.Castleberry@bos.cccounty.us
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What is a Zoom Meeting?
Chances are, if you're one of the millions of people currently working from home or taking classes online due to the coronavirus pandemic, you've quickly become familiar with the teleconferencing software.
Beyond being a productivity tool, Zoom has become a place where friends are organizing virtual get-togethers and where families are staying in touch as the coronavirus pandemic keeps us all separated and indoors.
Government entities are utilizing this technology more today which gives constituents an even easier way to participate.
For those new to Zoom, we have assembled some information to get you started:
- How to Download Zoom
- Zoom meeting cheat-sheet
- Zoom meeting Etiquette
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