A message from Eden I&R’s
Executive Director:
As I write this, NPR is covering the news conference held in Atlanta during which family members of Rayshard Brooks, a black man killed by police outside a drive-thru restaurant, demanded changes in the criminal justice system. Mr. Brooks’ death comes three weeks after the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man murdered by police in Minneapolis. And three months after Breonna Taylor, an emergency medical worker, was shot and killed by police inside her own home. And four months after two white men chased and shot to death Ahmaud Arbery, an unarmed black man who was out jogging in a Georgia neighborhood.
The list of black lives that have been taken as a result of racism, sadly and unacceptably, goes on…and on.
During today’s conference, Chassidy Evans, Rayshard Brooks’ niece, stated, "Not only are we hurt, we are angry. When does it stop? We’re not only pleading for justice. We’re pleading for change.”
WHEN does it stop?
I am heartbroken by these brutal and senseless murders. I grieve deeply for all those who have lost their lives, and I recognize and honor the pain and exhaustion felt by Eden I&R’s African American staff and clients as they traverse these prejudices every day.
I wholeheartedly support the Black Lives Matter movement
and I call upon my white colleagues to take a vocal stand against the injustices and inhumanity that have plagued our nation for hundreds of years.It is imperative that as a society we do better for people of color and that we actively work to change systemic oppression.
This inequality has deep and far reaching consequences which is evidenced among our clients, the majority of whom are black and brown. One only has to look at the disproportionate numbers of these individuals adversely impacted by Covid-19, represented in the prison population, living unsheltered, and dealing with the long-term effects of redlining, the systematic denial of various services by government agencies and the private sector to residents of specific neighborhoods or communities, to see the ramifications.
I have begun the first of what I intend to be many conversations with my board and staff on this issue.
I pledge to speak up more, dig deeper, challenge myself and other white team members and colleagues, and learn more about unconscious bias.
I am also committed to learning how Eden I&R, as an organization, can strategically and authentically advance racial equity. As the leader of Eden I&R, I am compelled to make this agency part of the change. We can, and should, do better.
Respectfully,
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Alison DeJung
Executive Director
Eden I & R Inc.
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Alameda County COVID-19 Testing Sites
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This is a friendly reminder that COVID-19 testing is still available!
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We're Hiring! Bilingual Phone Line Resource Specialist (Spanish & English)
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The 211 Phone Line Resource Specialists are the front-line staff responsible for assessing callers' needs; conducting client intake; collecting accurate client information and referrals provided; and researching and making appropriate referrals.
Bilingual in Spanish & English REQUIRED.
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Earn it! Keep it! Save it!
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Tax Day now July 15
Treasury, IRS extend filing deadline and federal tax payments regardless of amount owed
Earn it! Keep It! Save It!
(
EKS) is a coalition of Bay Area organizations that provide free tax preparation to households earning less than $56,000 a year. United Way Bay Area partners with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), churches, nonprofits, AARP, and other organizations to scale the free tax preparation effort across the region.
You can call 211 to get information on if you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit and to find a free tax preparation site near you.
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Alameda County Reopening Plan
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Effective last Friday, June 19, 2020 a new Health Officer Order for Alameda County allows for reopening of outdoor museums, outdoor restaurant dining, limited religious and cultural services, retail and outdoor fitness classes.
For the full orders and links to guidance, visit:
http://www.acphd.org/2019-ncov/health-officer-orders.aspx. You can also
click here to view the Alameda County Reopening Plan and learn about social bubbles.
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Nonprofits Supporting our Community During the Pandemic
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Eden I&R Executive Director, Alison DeJung, joined the Alameda Chamber of Commerce and
other panelists from local nonprofits to discuss:
- Impact of the pandemic
- Challenges they are facing
- How they are pivoting
- How we can support them
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A woman battling cancer called from Fremont, concerned about paying her rent.
She was out of work and not sure if she would be able to work again because she was considered high risk for Covid-19. She was looking for information regarding applying for unemployment benefits. 211 provided this caller with information on the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance that is part of the CARES Act and Temporary Moratorium Information on Residential Evictions in Fremont.
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211 By the Numbers - May 2020
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211 Alameda County
6,640
conversations handled*
6,598
referrals provided*
*reflects both calls and two-way texts to 211
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Demographics
69%
female
21%
single mothers with minor children
53%
Living with disabilities
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Average Call Length
4:37
minutes
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Average Wait Time
2:06
minutes
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Services Database
157
agency record updates
427
program record updates
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Housing Database
156
units added
793
records updated
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“I just wanted to say the lady I spoke with was so nice. She was very polite and informative! Thank you so much”
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AHIP (AIDS Housing Information Project)
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AHIP (AIDS Housing Information Project) offers housing and human services resource referrals to People Living with HIV/AIDS via a designated phone line and through one-on-one, in-person assistance at clinics and AIDS Service Organizations.
In May, AHIP had
89
calls and
5
meetings with
15
unduplicated clients, provided
93
service referrals,
105
housing referrals, and conducted
3
site visits.
1
client was placed in permanent housing and
11
clients were assisted with Coordinated Entry System navigation and document readiness.
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32
community web-based meetings & calls attended
37,307
website page views
7,968
website sessions/visitors
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Thank You to Our Partners
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Eden I&R is grateful to be one
of many organizations receiving funding from the East Bay Community Foundations's "COVID-19: A Just East Bay Response Fund."
The coronavirus pandemic and its many compounding effects have thrust families into crisis across the country and throughout the East Bay. Individuals and families already living in extreme poverty are experiencing even more dire circumstances; others who were barely making ends meet are now facing loss of income, food and housing insecurity, health impacts, and other challenges. The East Bay Community Foundation is rapidly deploying resources to organizations addressing the social and economic impacts of the broader COVID-19 outbreak, including the immediate needs of communities and organizations affected by coronavirus-related closures.
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Established in 2017, the Oakland LGBTQ+ Community Center is a Non-Profit, 501(c)(3), tax exempt organization, located in the beautiful Lake Merritt district. The Oakland LGBTQ Community Center's model of service delivery is "wellness first" and provides social, educational, and holistic health-related programs, services and activities.
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