Text "PSPS" to 211-211 to get updated information related to PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs. To find out how you are impacted, visit https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/updates/.

Thank you to state Senator Bob Wieckowski for choosing Eden I&R as his 2020 Community Partner!

It is a great honor to have this acknowledgement and recognition of all the staff’s hard work during this challenging year. Eden I&R’s Executive Director accepted this award, along with the Senator’s other Local Hero Awardees, Second Harvest Food Bank and Project More Foundation, at the Virtual State of the 10^th Senate District Address & Awards Ceremony on October 21, 2020.

Taking small steps today to prepare for a future disaster can make a big difference, so we partnered with Supervisor Keith Carson and Listos California to bring you a video with four steps to help you prepare for the unexpected. Please watch this 2-minute video to help us reach our goal of educating 20,000 Alameda County residents on disaster preparedness by the end of 2020. 

Although online voter registration ended on Monday, October 19th, you can still register at your local county elections office, polling place, or vote center. You can view the Same Day Voter Registration page or call your county registrar’s office.

The Registrar of Voters team will be going around Alameda County. If you are a vote by mail voter who does not want to mail your ballot, you can drive by and drop off your ballots at these drop-off sites or call 510-272-6973. Find your closest election day voting site, early voting site, and drop boxes here.

KQED’s website has an English and Spanish Voter Guide which includes information about the 12 California propositions (background knowledge and yes/no arguments, supporters, & donations), specific races by County, election news, and much more. Click here to access the website. 

Are you confused by the propositions on your ballot? You are not alone. Propositions can be tricky because they can be written to be misleading. The CalMatters website has one-minute videos to explain the propositions, so it’ll take about 12 minutes to learn about all the props. Click here to access the website. 

Do you know how you're getting to the polls? Lyft is working across the country to remove transportation as a barrier to voting. Learn more at https://www.lyft.com/lyftup/voting-access.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month – a time to bring awareness to this terrible crime, acknowledge domestic violence survivors, be a voice for its victims, and share resources. Relationship abuse is painful especially when it comes from the people we love. By being more informed and spreading information, we will be prepared to recognize and stop abuse when it happens. 

Looking for a way to make a difference? Eden I&R is seeking new members to join its Board of Directors and provide mission-based leadership, development assistance and strategic governance. This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about Eden I&R’s mission and who has relevant skills and leadership experience. Ideal Board Members will have a background in business, government, finance, law, philanthropy, education or the nonprofit sector that allow them to attract funders, partners, program resources and other qualified and committed Board Members. Eden I&R’s Board Members serve a three-year term and are eligible for reappointment for an additional terms. Board meetings are held quarterly, and committee meetings are held on a monthly basis as-needed.

If you are interested in board service, please contact Eden I&R’s Executive Director, Alison DeJung, at adejung@edenir.org. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to reach out about this opportunity!

International ShakeOut Day was on October 15th – a day focused on educating the public about learning and practicing the steps of drop, cover, and hold on to protect ourselves in case of an earthquake. Eden I&R’s staff and families participated in an earthquake drill with 12.4 million people throughout the United States. Please check out the Great ShakeOut’s resources that includes drills, safety videos, and posters that fit the needs of different workplace environments and age groups.

Visit https://www.centerondisability.org/preparedness/ to learn more steps you can take to prepare for a disaster.

With the passage of the new statewide eviction moratorium – the Tenant, Homeowner, and Small Landlord Relief and Stabilization Act of 2020 (AB 3088) – Californians are scrambling to understand what the law means for them.

A new text “RENTSOS to 211-211” campaign was established to help tenants understand what steps they need to take to stay housed and access resources to support them. Click here to learn more.

The Alameda County Social Services Agency launched the Alameda County Responsibility to Community Health (ARCH) with the purpose of reducing the spread of Covid-19 in Alameda County. ARCH aims to curb spread through financial help to self-isolating County residents who've tested positive for Covid-19 and live in designated high-risk neighborhoods. Eligible residents will receive a one-time stipend of $1,250.00 in the form of a VISA cash card. Please view this pdf for contact information, more details, and frequently asked questions.

A single mother called from Alameda looking for help finding a place to charge her son’s Chromebook for remote learning. She was homeless and had been living in her car with her children. 211 referred her to the Village of Love which offers the Alameda Safe Parking program and serves as a Homeless Drop-in Center. In addition, 211 screened this caller for the County’s Coordinated Entry System and connected her to the Mid County West Housing Resource Center for an assessment.

For more 211 call examples from September, click here.

4,647 conversations handled*

5,577 referrals provided*

*reflects both calls and two-way texts to 211

72% female

23% single mothers with minor children

56% Living with disabilities

4:12 minutes

2:16 minutes

231 agency record updates

556 program record updates

119 units added

1,473 records updated

In September AHIP completed 153 calls and 11 face-to-face meetings with clients, provided 92 housing referrals and 90 referrals to services. 1 client was placed in permanent housing, 7 site visits were conducted, and 2 clients were assisted with Coordinated Entry System navigation and document readiness. Since July 1, 2020, AHIP has provided assistance to 128 unduplicated clients.

28 community web-based meetings & calls attended

32,495 website page views

8,526 website sessions/visitors

Eden I&R thanks the San Francisco Foundation for supporting our agency with a Disaster Relief Grant in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Together with community leaders, nonprofits, and donors, the San Francisco Foundation is committed to advancing racial equity and economic inclusion to ensure that everyone in the Bay Area has a chance to attend a good school, get a good job, live in a safe and affordable home, and have a strong political voice. 

Lao Family Community Development advances the economic mobility and well-being of diverse communities through culturally-informed specialized employment, housing, education, and support services.

Lao Family Community Development has delivered culturally informed specialized education, jobs, and family support programs to over 300,000 Californians, in particular to refugee, immigrant, and US born low-income groups in a “one stop shop” center. To learn more about Lao Family Community Development, their collaborative service model approach, and services visit www.lfcd.org.