September 2021 E-Newsletter |
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Fire Safety Resources for Community-Based Organizations
Community-based organizations are key partners to support our community affected by a wildfire or Public Safety Power Shutoffs. In particular, they can help people with access and functional needs access critical resources such as transportation, hotel accommodations, food deliveries, backup batteries, food replacement and more.
Pacific Gas & Electric held two virtual wildfire safety resource fairs in August. You can find the replays here.
For more resources, including steps to prepare and links to resources such as the Medical Baseline Program and the PSPS potential outage map, click here.
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September is National Preparedness Month
National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. The 2021 theme is “Prepare to Protect. Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.”
Eden I&R is co-hosting a free, online training series on emergency preparedness, which started earlier this month and runs through October.
This series is designed for nonprofit employees, volunteers, and other interested community members. People with access and functional needs are encouraged to participate.
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COVID Testing is Vital After Gatherings
The Alameda County Health Care Services Agency reminds everyone that if you have been around a large group of people, especially indoors, do your part and get tested. Even people who have been vaccinated can spread COVID-19.
For more information and resources specifically for those living with HIV, visit the website for East Bay Getting to Zero. |
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Housing & Utility Assistance Still Available
There's lots of outreach to be done to find eligible residents and landlords who may benefit from the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).
Since it started in mid-March, about $16.5 million in ERAP and utility assistance has been approved. For more ways to spread the word, including marketing materials for tenants and landlords and training for outreach partners, visit here.
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Tips to Help Kids Manage Stress
As children go back to school, it's a good time to find healthy ways to help them manage stress. Our partners at ACEs Aware offered these tips and best practices for primary care providers to help pediatric patients and parents manage stress.
To see the top 5 ways to help kids manage stress, click here. |
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Fremont Helping Afghan Refugees
Fremont is raising money for refugees arriving from Afghanistan.
The city is home to one of the largest Afghan communities in the U.S., and many residents and businesses asked how they can help. The city's Human Services Department will work with local Afghan partner organizations to allocate funds to refugees for housing, food, clothing and other items or services.
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Join Our Team!
Accounting Manager: Manage the monthly accounting cycle and day-to-day accounting operations. Click here for details.
Community Resource Specialist: Be the person on the phone when someone calls 211. Click here for details or here if you're bilingual in Spanish and English.
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An Oakland woman living with mental and substance use challenges called in crisis seeking support. Staff connected her with Crisis Support Services of Alameda County’s 24-hour suicide prevention crisis line and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center inpatient psychiatric services.
Click here to read more 211 call examples from August.
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211 By the Numbers - August 2021 |
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211 Alameda County
6,386* conversations handled
8,007 referrals provided
*Includes 36 calls for Covid-19 testing and vaccine appointment scheduling.
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Demographics
70% female
28% single mothers with minor children
54% living with disabilities
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Conversations handled reflects both calls and two-way texts to 211.
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Average Call Length
6:17 minutes
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Average Wait Time
6:09 minutes
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Services Database
136 agency record updates
486 program record updates
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Housing Database
150 units added
1,987 records updated
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“211 staff was so kind, patient, empathetic and very resourceful. She provided me with detailed information for myself and my family. Thanks 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.
Last month, AHIP completed 179 calls and 13 face-to-face meetings with clients, provided 702 housing referrals and 168 referrals to services. AHIP completed 1 housing placement, 6 site visits and assisted 4 clients with Coordinated Entry System navigation and document readiness. Year to date, AHIP has provided assistance to 162 unduplicated clients.
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32 community web-based meetings & calls attended
37,852 website page views
9,918 website sessions/visitors
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Thank You to Our Partners |
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Donor Spotlight - Desiree and Kevin Tieskoetter
“We have been donating to Eden I&R for the last four years. Particularly during the pandemic, it’s become even more obvious how important it is to connect people to the services that they need. Having front-line communication is key to help the most vulnerable in our communities in times of crisis.
Eden I&R and its programs are making critical connections daily for those seeking help. The work the agency does to assist with housing is essential. We are also particularly moved to contribute to organizations that help women and those who are victims of domestic violence and abuse.
Eden I&R is one of the primary nonprofit organizations we support each year as well as our local food bank, Doctors Without Borders, and others. Eden I&R and its staff are an amazing resource and we are inspired by their work.”
Eden I&R would like to extend its deep appreciation to the Tieskoetters for their generous annual support.
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Partner Spotlight - East Oakland Community Project
East Oakland Community Project offers emergency and transitional housing in Alameda County.
They provide compassionate, comprehensive support services so homeless individuals and families can become self-reliant.
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