November 2023 E-Newsletter | |
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Giving Thanks for Your Support
Ahead of the Giving Season, we want to extend our gratitude to our partners and donors who continue to help support our mission to link people with resources.
We are delighted to share Eden I&R/211 Alameda County's FY23 Annual Report with you. Your support allows us to continue providing life-saving resources to our community. The results of your generosity are evident in the work we are able to do for residents of Alameda County. We hope this report will give you an idea of our impact and highlight how critical our partnerships are. Thank you!
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Happy Information and Referral Day!
November 16th marks the celebration known as National Information and Referral (I&R) Day. It is an opportunity for us to acknowledge and appreciate the work done daily by our 211 Alameda County staff of professionals who link services to people through information and referral programs.
An often overlooked element of community care, I&R teams provide individuals in need with service providers such as charities, churches, hospitals, and other human service entities. These support networks are often managed by United Way 211 programs, aging and disability organizations, and other nonprofits. Right here in Alameda County, Eden I&R helps thousands of individuals navigate the trials of homelessness, hunger, health struggles, and other crises. Please consider making a gift today to support our callers and staff!
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Free Thanksgiving Meals
To help those in need of food for the upcoming holidays, we have compiled a list of places where free meals are being served for the community. Whether you are looking for a hot meal for yourself or want to bring your family along, there are plenty of options available:
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Insight Housing is hosting a Thanksgiving Community Meal at the Hope Center on Friday, November 17th, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The address is 2012 Berkeley Way, between Shattuck and Milvia Streets in Downtown Berkeley.
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There's still time to register for Tri-Valley Haven's annual holiday program. Registration ends on November 18th and is mandatory for the Thanksgiving and holiday giveaways. This is primarily for Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, and Sunol residents. All information regarding registrations can be found here.
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Sister to Sister, 2 Inc.'s Thanksgiving meal will be served at Serenity House, located at 2363A San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, on November 24th at 12:30 p.m.
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A free Thanksgiving meal will be served at the Newark Pavilion on Thanksgiving Day. You can learn more here.
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Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson has organized a list of places in District 5 serving free meals that you can find here.
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211 Alameda County's Resource Finder can also be used to find seasonal meals. Click here or the button below to search.
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Diabetes Awareness Month
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and the Alameda County Public Health Department offers a Diabetes Program that provides self-management classes to adults diagnosed with pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. The diabetes team offers education classes, support groups, and develops a treatment plan to assist residents in controlling their diabetes. To learn more about the County's Diabetes Program and see if you are eligible, visit their website here.
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In Memory Of Chris Low
It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of Chris Low, longtime Board Member and supporter of Eden I&R. Chris stepped off the board after more than 25 years of service to the agency in 2020. Over those years, Chris served in a variety of roles, including as Board Chair. His tireless efforts on behalf of Eden I&R for a quarter of a century were so appreciated, and his work will have a long-lasting impact around the Bay Area. Chris never stopped working for underserved community members. He will be greatly missed.
A Celebration of Chris's Life will be held on December 9th at the Castro Valley United Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome! Please dress in casual attire in Chris' remembrance. Instead of flowers, his family has asked to please consider donating to Castro Valley United Methodist Church, Eden I&R, or a charity of your choice.
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Job & Volunteer Openings
Visit our job portal online here to sign up for new job notifications.
Volunteers: As an Eden I&R / 2-1-1 Alameda County volunteer, you can help connect people to valuable resources in the community. Get involved.
Board Service: If you are interested in board service, please contact Eden I&R’s Executive Director, Alison DeJung, at adejung@edenir.org. You can learn more about the role here.
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An Alameda single mother of two texted 211 seeking financial assistance. She was behind on her rent and afraid of losing her family's home. The 211 staff member provided information about the Society of St. Vincent de Paul's rent payment assistance.
Read more 211 call examples.
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211 By the Numbers - October 2023 | |
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Average Call Length:
6:40 minutes
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Average Wait Time:
2:27 minutes
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Services Database:
129 agency record updates
346 program record updates
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Housing Database:
155 units added
1,986 records updated
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Website page views:
42,342
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Website sessions/visitors:
14,078
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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.
Last month, AHIP completed 1 permanent housing placement.
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"211's staff is very nice, very helpful, and very calming.
They had a lot of good information to pass on. Thank you!"
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Thank You to Our Partners | |
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Partner Spotlight - Native American Health Center
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we are highlighting the Native American Health Center (NAHC). NAHC is a nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center proudly serving California’s Bay Area Native Population and other underserved communities. Caring for the Bay Area since 1972, NAHC is dedicated to providing high-quality medical, dental, behavioral health, community wellness, and social service programs.
Learn more about their services by visiting their website.
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Eden I&R is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, and your donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
We envision a community empowered with information and connected to resources so that all people obtain health, happiness, hope, and improved livelihoods.
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