March 31, 2022
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IN THE WAKE OF THE WEEK
Honoring César Chávez
César Chávez grew up working in the fields of California and experienced first hand the terrible working conditions migrant workers were made to endure. The indignities, cruelty, and brutality he witnessed on a daily basis led him to fight for humane working conditions for farmworkers for the rest of his life. In the 1960s, he changed the face of the American labor movement when he implemented peaceful tactics, reminiscent of the civil rights movement, with labor strategies to garner public attention and support for the plight of farmworkers. He joined other labor leaders like Filipino-Americans Philip Vera Cruz and Larry Itliong who were holding strikes against the grape growers in Delano, California. The result was labor contracts for farmworkers across the agricultural industry that were more fair and just. Ultimately, Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta, labor icon and activist, founded the National Farm Workers Association which later became the United Farm Workers (UFW) union. 
 
Sponsored by Councilmember Peralez, the UFW Flag flew at City Hall in honor of César Chávez Day from Monday, March 28 until Thursday, March 31. I invite you to learn more about César Chávez and to visit his historic San José home. 
 
On March 31, his birthday, we honor César Chávez and his partner labor leaders for their sacrifice to ensure better working conditions for farmworkers. His legacy lives on through his contributions to the American labor movement and the UFW. Let's all take a moment to reflect on the incredible contributions of a local and national hero, César Chávez.
Sincerely,
IN THIS EDITION
  • LIBRARY GIVING DAY
  • BERRYESSA ART FESTIVAL IS BACK
  • EASTER EGG HUNT AT BERRYESSA COMMUNITY CENTER
HELP SUPPORT OUR LIBRARIES
April 6 is national #LibraryGivingDay! On that date, people in San José will join millions across the country in an incredible movement to strengthen and support our local libraries that offer so much to our community. In celebration of our 35th anniversary, all gifts to support the San José Public Library Foundation will be MATCHED — dollar for dollar, up to $35,000 — thanks to HP Inc.
If you believe in the power of your local library, please support it with a gift in honor of #LibraryGivingDay ... and watch it go twice as far to benefit the San José Public Library!
 
Your gift is an investment that fuels free life-changing resources and programs you simply can’t find anywhere else.
 
THE BERRYESSA ART FESTIVAL IS BACK!
EASTER EGG HUNT AT BERRYESSA COMMUNITY CENTER
Spring is almost here! Welcome the Spring season with a morning full of fun activities and family memories. There will be an egg hunt for different age groups, a special prize for those who find the GOLDEN EGG, and children will be able to create season-themed arts & crafts.

Please register for any of the times below at any City of San José community center or online at www.sjregistration.com. Space is limited so register today!
NEED HELP PAYING YOUR ELECTRICITY BILL?
The past two years have been difficult, and while for some it feels like life may be getting back to normal, we know many are still struggling to keep up with utility bills. San José Clean Energy (SJCE) is here to help.

Relief on overdue bills is here! Customers with past due balances on their energy bill will receive a credit between February and April to help reduce debt accrued during the pandemic. Read more about the CAPP credit here: www.SanJoseCleanEnergy.org/CAPP

For more help paying your bill, visit www.SanJoseCleanEnergy.org/Discount-Programs. You can also call SJCE at 833-432-2454 or email them at info@sanjosecleanenergy.org.

Saving energy can lead to saving money! Visit www.SanJoseCleanEnergy.org/Energy-Savings-Tips for ways to save energy without compromising comfort. 
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT SECOND HARVEST
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is still serving 60% more people than they were pre-pandemic. They can't continue do this work without the community's support. If you're able to, please consider signing up to volunteer to ensure the 400,000 people relying on Second Harvest receive the food they need.
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Volunteers sorting food in our warehouse are required to be fully vaccinated. A volunteer is considered to be fully vaccinated if they have received the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, the second dose of Moderna/Pfizer or other World Health Organization COVID approved vaccines at least two weeks before the date of the volunteering. Vaccination is not required to work at an outdoor distribution site or for home delivery volunteers. For more information, please see our Volunteer FAQs.

Second Harvest will continue to require masks for all volunteers while they are onsite and indoors. Masks are highly encouraged when volunteers are outdoors but are not required. Although the state is relaxing its mask requirements, Second Harvest will continue to follow the strictest requirements from the county level.
THE RESILIENCE CORPS SAN JOSE IS HIRING!
Are you passionate about working with children? Do you want to earn a living hourly wage of $25.31? Are you looking to kickstart your career in the expanded learning field?
 
The San Jose Public Library Foundation in partnership with Resilience Corps San Jose is looking to hire professional, reliable, and passionate people who want to gain experience in the expanded learning field working with students in grades K-8. Resilience Corps Associates earn a living wage, receive professional development training, and meet other passionate education professionals.
Immediate, ongoing and Summer/Fall positions are available. Applicants must be available for the duration of the 2021/2022 academic year for a minimum of 15 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 2:00-6:00 p.m. Priority will be given to first-generation college and graduate students and candidates living in San Jose’s under-resourced census tracts.
 
Apply today at https://tinyurl.com/RC2application to become a Resilience Corps Associate. No experience required!
COVID 19 UPDATE
Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests for Everyone: Every home in the U.S., regardless of their insurance status, is eligible to order four free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests. Orders ship in 7-12 days. Order free at-home tests at www.covidtests.gov.   
 
Avoid Fake COVID-19 Tests: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Division of Consumer and Business Education recently issued guidance on how to avoid purchasing fake COVID-19 tests. For more information, visit the FTC webpage. 
 
Guidance to COVID-19 Testing Options: With the high demand for COVID-19 testing locally, the County Public Health Department offers guidance on what kind of test to use, when a test is needed, and where you should and should not go to get tested. The testing options are a PCR test, typically administered in a clinic or drive-through operation, and an antigen test, which is available for home use. To help inform residents about the COVID-19 testing options, we encourage you to share these social media assets. 
Everyone 12 and older who is six months out from their second Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two months out from their Johnson & Johnson vaccine, is eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot. 
No Appointment Necessary for COVID-19 Vaccinations: The vaccine clinic locations listed below do not require advance appointments, however, capacity and wait times may vary. Appointments are strongly encouraged and can be made at www.sccfreevax.org.

Vaccinations are free, and no insurance or proof of immigration status is required. Anyone age five or older is eligible. Staff will be onsite to support language needs and disability access. Individuals seeking vaccination are encouraged to arrive at least one hour before closing time. Additional clinic dates and locations are added frequently, check www.sccfreevax.org for the most up-to-date information. For Santa Clara County locations outside of San José, visit the County’s vaccinations web page.

Vaccination Sites

· Sun Pharmacy (2559 S. King Rd., San José 95122)
· Advance SJ Pharmacy (2331 Montpelier Dr., Suite A-10, San José 95116)
· Dan Hopner MD/Rom Romero PA (2060 Aborn Rd., Suite 100, San José 95121)
· Emma Prusch Park (647 S. King Rd., San José 95116)
· Bay Area Community Health (5504 Monterey Hwy., San José 95138)
· Bay Area Community Health (Rocketship Mosaic) (950 Owsley Ave., San José 95122)
· Bay Area Community Health (1855 Lucretia Ave., San José 95122)
· Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (101 North Bascom Ave., San José 95128)
· Story Road HUB (1775 Story Rd., San José 95122)
· Latino College Preparatory Academy (14271 Story Rd., San José 95127)

Testing Sites

· Valley Medical Center/Valley Health Center East (1993 McKee Rd., San José 95116)
· Valley Water (OptumServe/CDPH Bus) (5750 Almaden Expy., San José 95118)
· Bay Area Community Health - Monterey (5504 Monterey Hwy., San José 95138)
· Costco (OptumServe/CDPH Bus) (2376 S. Evergreen Loop, San José 95122)
· SCC Office of Education (OptumServe) (1290 Ridder Park Dr., San José 95131)
· Santa Clara VTA (OptumServe) (2240 S. 7th St., San José 95112)
· Santa Clara VTA (OptumServe) (3331 North First St., San José 95134)
· Santa Clara VTA (OptumServe) (3990 Zanker Rd., San José 95134)
· County Fairgrounds, Parking Lot A (344 Tully Rd., San José 95111)
· Grand Century Mall (OptumServe/CDPH Bus) (1111 Story Rd., San José 95122)
School Site Testing
 
Again, we encourage school staff and families to register for weekly school site testing, especially during this winter season. Schedules vary by site. Please contact your school to learn your weekly testing day. This registration process also provides permission for your students to be tested when they are considered a close contact for school exposure if response testing is available and helps expedite that process. As a reminder, if you are notified to pick up your child from school for exposure, please be sure to check them out from the office. Additional information for testing and isolation will be provided at that time.