Nurturing Learning, Creating Change - Volume 1, Issue 10
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1. Chabot College:
Link to Latest Updates and Information
2. Response to COVID-19:
a) Update on Emergency Student Aid Appeal,
b) Why Give?,
c) Chabot Students Supporting FREE COVID-19 Testing, &
d) Ways to Give
3. Alumni Art:
Gladiator-Style
4. Did You Know?
Community Resources for You
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Chabot College:
Link to Latest Updates and Information
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As a Chabot College supporter, you may be interested in the college's response to COVID-19. To view the latest updates and information, click the link to the
college's homepage
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At the top of the page are buttons linking to resources for:
- Students,
- Employees, and
- Online Student Services.
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The Friends of Chabot College:
Response to COVID-19
Emergency Student Aid Appeal
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Thank you
to everyone who has donated to The Friends of Chabot College's Emergency Student Aid Fund, thus far! We are fortunate to be part of such a giving community and truly appreciate the outpouring of support we have already received.
We still need help reaching our goal. If you have not yet had a chance to support the Emergency Student Aid Fund, here are ways you can help.
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With the many changes presented by the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and call to shelter-in-place, we are looking for your support to
help Chabot College students most severely impacted by this challenging time.
Students are having to navigate:
- Losing their hourly/service industry jobs or having significant hours cut.
- Taking their courses remotely, while already facing technology access issues.
- Juggling taking care of kids at home from school while adjusting to learning remotely.
- Paying for basic needs (i.e. food, utilities, rent).
For many students living paycheck-to-paycheck, facing one, if not all of these challenges can be detrimental. Despite these challenges, students are finding so many ways to selflessly contribute to others in need.
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Chabot Students Supporting FREE COVID-19 Testing
Chabot College's Fire Academy is volunteering to help at the COVID-19 testing site in front of Hayward Fire Station 7. This is an important service to help first responders and community members, and we thank our students - and all those working the front lines - for meeting this call.
For more information about the Hayward testing center, please see the following link:
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Donate to Emergency Aid Funds
Using the button below, donate to Emergency Aid Funds: The Friends of Chabot College Fund and The Chabot Academic Senate Fund.
These funds provide direct aid to support emerging student needs. Examples of what funds may be used for include:
- $200-$250 pays for a student Chromebook.
- $9.99/month pays for a Wi-Fi internet subscription.
- Basic needs, such as food and living expenses.
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Donate Laptops
We are looking for laptop donations. Once received, the District's Information Technology Services will scrub the device before distributing to a student. About 1,600 laptops are needed to support students with emerging needs.
If you are interested in donating, please email The Friends of Chabot College.
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Share the Links
Help us share the following links in your social media accounts and via email.
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Alumni Art:
Gladiator-Style
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In February 2020, Chabot Alumni created this gladiator-style art during the Winter Warm-Up Event. Thank you to everyone who contributed to make this one-of-a-kind piece, which will be proudly displayed on campus.
Looking for more images from the Winter Warm-Up Alumni? We haven't forgotten and will bring you more footage as soon as we can.
Want to join in on the fun? Join the Alumni Association at the following link for the latest and greatest events and updates.
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Did You Know?
Community Resources for You
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We are here for you! Throughout the next few months, we will bring you the latest resources throughout the community.
Here is a list to get you started:
Chabot College has also put together a resource list, summarized below, addressing basic needs and more. For the latest updates to this resource list, please use the following link:
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EMPLOYMENT
Filing for Unemployment:
If your employer has reduced your hours or closed due to COVID-19, you can file an
Unemployment Insurance Claim
, which can provide partial wage replacement benefit payments. For full details, see the following link:
Employers Hiring:
The following employers are increasing hiring efforts.
- CVS - Looking to fill 50,000 full-time, part-time and temporary positions nationwide, including "store associates, home delivery drivers, distribution center employees and member/customer service professionals." Apply Here
- Walmart - Planning to hire 150,000 workers for full-time, part-time and temporary positions at its distribution and fulfillment centers across the United States. Apply Here
- Instacart - Looking to hire 300,000 "full-service shoppers" to meet surging demand for grocery deliveries. Apply Here
- Amazon - Plans to hire 100,000 people nationwide for full-time and part-time roles in Amazon's delivery network and at its fulfillment centers. Apply Here
- Dollar Tree- Looking to add up to 50,000 employees to its workforce by the end of April. The company said it anticipates most of its new roles will be temporary, but it also expects some of the new employees will receive "long-term career growth opportunities." Apply Here
- Papa John's - Plans to hire 20,000 new "restaurant team members." Apply Here
- Domino's - Plans to hire 10,000 employees to work as pizza makers, delivery personnel and customer service representatives. The company is also looking for people to fill roles at its supply chain centers in addition to management and assistant management positions. Apply Here
- Pizza Hut - Recruiting more than 30,000 employees across the nation and says its new drivers can start working in as little as five hours upon hiring. Apply Here
- 7-Eleven - Expects to hire up to 20,000 new store employees to meet increased demand. Apply Here
- Walgreens - Looking to hire approximately 9,500 roles in stores across the U.S., particularly customer service associates, pharmacy technicians and shift leads. Apply Here
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FOOD
Various locations throughout the community are providing food during this time. Please review the links for more specific details regarding each resource.
Local Food Pantries:
Meals for Children - Grab-and-Go Options
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CalFRESH:
Some may become newly eligible for
CalFRESH
due to losing employment or having reduced hours. For more information, see the following links to applications:
English
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Spanish
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Chinese
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HOUSING and HYGIENE
H.E.L.P. -
Alameda County Social Services Agency is providing the Housing
and Emergency Lodging Program (HELP). H.E.L.P. is one-time emergency assistance to "single adults who are Alameda County residents and are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless."
Apply Here
CleanStart Mobile Hygiene Unit -
The City of Fremont's mobile hygiene unit is still operating to serve those experiencing homelessness. An updated schedule with locations can be found through the City's
website.
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INTERNET ACCESS and UTILITIES
PG&E has suspended service disconnections for non-payment. Flexible payment options and other assistance is available. For details, see the following link:
pge.com/covid19consumerprotections
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MENTAL HEALTH
Several resources are available to support mental health. Here are a few:
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This list will continue to be updated. You can check the list anytime with the following link:
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Spread the News
Join our mailing list.
Help spread the word. Encourage your friends, family, and contacts to join our mailing list to receive these newsletters and special Chabot College announcements. Simply click the link below:
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The Friends of Chabot College
25555 Hesperian Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545
510-723-6633
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The Friends of Chabot College is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. Donors are encouraged to consult a qualified tax consultant for more detailed information.
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The Friends of Chabot College
Board of Directors
Hon. Mark Salinas, Chair; Hon. Pat Gacoscos, Vice Chair/Secretary;
Mr. Obray Van Buren, Fundraising Chair; Ms. Sheryl Boykins; Ms. Marita Cheng;
Dr. Hal Gin; Ms. Melinda Matsuda; Dr. Susan Sperling; Mr. Dale Wagoner;
Ms. Yvonne Wu Craig, Executive Director
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