ICYMI: A great time was had by all at the 2024 Alameda County Women's Hall of Fame Celebration & Induction Ceremony this past weekend! Congratulations to all of the outstanding inductees, including Elaine Brown!

Check out all of the 2024 inductees here: acgov.org/whof/

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. A stroke occurs when something blocks blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts.

Know the F.A.S.T. signs of stroke to prevent death and disability, and act fast!

Learn More: cdc.gov/stroke/signs_s…

5/15/2024, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Be Kind to Your Mind! Join the City of Berkeley for a Mental Health Month event. Games, food, yoga, raffle prizes, music, and mental health resources. In-person & virtual participation. Learn more: tinyurl.com/yc3wdw26

Bridge for cyclists, pedestrians to open at Gilman Interchange berkeleyscanner.com/2024/05/08/tra…

Need food? Help is available for Alameda County residents facing food insecurity.

➡️Contact Alameda County Community Food Bank Helpline at (510) 635-3663 or visit FoodNow.net.

➡️Visit acgov.org/maps/food-serv… for area food banks.

Wednesday Weekly – May 8, 2024. An afternoon of jazz at AAMLO; Mother's Day Hats & High Tea at the Berkeley Rose Garden; and an educational event about Parkinson’s Disease in the African American and Latinx communities. #D5WedWeekly

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Sign up for AC Alert to receive important information in the event of a local emergency or critical incident near you and provide information as to what protective actions you may need to take. Visit acalert.org or download the Everbridge app on your smartphone.

Happy #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth ! Alameda County is proud to celebrate and recognize the important history, contributions, and culture of Jewish Americans in our community and throughout the country.

5/9/2024: Women of Valor Resource Fair, 11 AM - 3 PM, St. Vincent de Paul (2272 San Pablo Ave., Oakland).

Connect with organizations, resources, and employers for women's education, health, and safety.

Lunch provided, gift bag giveaway, and more!

First come, first served.

DISTRICT 5 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: If you have an interest in promoting & protecting the best interests of consumers, consider serving on the Alameda County Consumer Affairs Commission. District 5 currently has one vacancy. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/2RKQ5Rq

Submit your pre-application for the final round of AC Boost by May 15, 2024! AC Boost offers shared appreciation loans of up to $210k to first-time homebuyers who live in, work in, or have been displaced from Alameda County. Learn more: acboost.org | (510) 500-8840

In-person talks promote healthy mental development. This Mental Health Awareness Month, talk to your children and teens about mental health. Need help getting started? samhsa.gov/mental-health/… #MHAM2024 #MentalHealthMatters

TODAY ONLY: The Housing Authority of the County of Alameda is providing a 1-day extension to its waitlist opening for the Housing Choice Voucher program and HACA-Owned Project Based 3- and 4-bedroom units.

List closes at 8 PM!

Visit haca.net for more info.

Happy #CincoDeMayo ! If you will be celebrating today, please do so safely and responsibly.

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, October 5, 2024, 10 AM - 2 PM, Ed Roberts Campus, Berkeley. Please join me and Oakland Firesafe Council for a day filled with great information & resources at Alameda County Emergency Preparedness Day. Stay tuned for details! #BePreparedAlCo

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: The public is invited to submit comments on the Alameda County Mental Health Services Act Annual Plan Update for FY 2024-2025. The comment & review period will end 5/15/24. To view the draft plan & provide your feedback, visit: acmhsa.org

NEXT WEEK, 5/6, 2 PM: Alameda County adults 55+ are invited to participate in a public hearing on the 2024-2028 Countywide Area Plan for Older Adults . Both in-person and virtual attendance will be available.

For full details and to register, visit: tinyurl.com/yr7phbw2

Earlier this week, I had the distinct pleasure of recognizing Elaine Brown, CEO of Oakland & the World Enterprises, and her trailblazing work to bring a new, much needed, affordable housing project to West Oakland. Thank you, Elaine, for all that you do for our community!

MAY 7, 11 AM - 1:30 PM: Record Cleaning & Know Your Rights Workshop at Laney College. Open to Peralta students & all community members.

➡️Food➡️Family Friendly➡️Walk-ins Welcome

Register for record cleaning only: bit.ly/2024recordclea…

Contact: [email protected], 510-464-3456

Age joyfully! Consider your passions and interests and pursue something that brings you happiness and fulfillment. Remember that mental health support is available to you if you need it. Visit samhsa.gov/resources-serv… to learn more. #MHAM2024