
Upcoming events.
2025 Career & Job Fair
The Youth Career & Job Fair will be on March 26, 2025, at Encinal Jr. Sr. High School Gymnasium from 2:30 – 4:30 pm. There will be a lot of information on various jobs, internships, and educational programs. Additionally, resume assistance and headshots will be available. We are also looking for businesses with opportunities to table at the event.
QTAC Open House
The Queer Teen Alameda Center (QTAC) will be having an open house on Monday, February 10, from 6 – 8 pm at the Teen Center inside the Veteran’s Memorial Building at 2203 Central Ave.
Season For Nonviolence Art Show 2025
Exhibit Opening Day Saturday, February 8, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Until Saturday, April 26
Light snacks and beverages will be provided.
PTA 2025 Graduating High School Senior Scholarship Application
The California State PTA has two scholarships available for the class of 2025. The Volunteer Service Scholarship and the $500 Dr. Ralph E. White Graduating Senior Scholarship. Applications are due on February 1. For more information, please visit Scholarships and Grants - California State PTA.
Oakland Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Vouchers Waitlist Open
For the first time in 14 years, the Oakland Housing Authority is opening its waitlist for Section 8 housing vouchers. The applications opened on January 7th and will be open until January 26 for 5,000 new spots on the list. For more information and to apply, please visit OAKHA | Apartments in Oakland, CA.
December ACCYF Meeting
Join our December ACCYF Meeting on Zoom. This meeting will be shorter and in the evening so that the ACCYF Youth Advocacy Board members can chair the meeting. We hope you can join us and support us. Attached is our agenda for the meeting, which is highlighted by a presentation from First 5 Alameda. Zoom Link is listed here: https://alamedaca-gov.zoom.us/j/84768005971?pwd=t3fmr1q5ShyrUuxxXMXedxeTJcecxa.1
California E-Bike Incentive Program
On Wednesday, December 18, @ 6 pm, California will launch its E-Bike Incentive Program application. The E-Bike Incentive Program provides up to $2000 for residents to purchase an E-Bike and its accessories. This program is available to California Residents ages 18 or older with a qualifying household income of 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) or less who complete the application and receive an approval notification via email. Two things that people should have access to digitally when they fill out the application are their proof of California residency and proof of income eligibility. For more information on the program and the application, please visit California E-Bike Incentive Project. To learn more about Alameda’s E-Bike Rebate Programs, please visit Get Around Alameda | City of Alameda.
ELCN Book & Activity Distribution DayELCN Book & Activity Distribution Day
On Wednesday, December 18, from 3:30 pm – 6 pm at Christmas Tree Lane (3268 Thompson Avenue), there will be a Book & Activity Distribution Day. Take a stroll down Christmas Tree Lane and pick up a book and activity bag for families to do over winter break. They request that families only accept one book and one bag per family.

Dignity Village Gift Card Drive
The ACCYF Youth Advocacy Committee and Dignity Village have come together to start a gift card drive for the holiday season. The partnership's goal is to bring more joy to the Dignity Village residents during this festive time of year.
The holiday season is often difficult for those experiencing hardships, and small gestures like a gift card to choose something needed and something out of reach for residents make a difference. Our goal is to raise funds and collect gift cards for the residents so that they can celebrate during the winter season as a members of our community.
To make this initiative successful, we rely heavily on the generosity of our community to make the holiday season feel a little warmer. ACCYF and Dignity Village rely on your support to make this possible!
You can make a monetary donation that will go towards the purchases of gift cards here.
To send gift cards, mail or drop them off to 950 West Mall Square, Suite 205, 94501, ATTN: Gabriella San Diego, Community Engagement Specialist. We request that the gift cards are a minimum of $25 (any amount is appreciated), and are from stores that are easily accessed by Dignity Village residents at Alameda Landing like:
Target
Unleashed
Roundtable
Micheals
In-and-Out



INVITATION TO REGISTER FOR THE ALAMEDA YOUTH CAREER & JOB FAIR
Free Tables for Businesses and Non-Profits
We encourage ACCYF members looking for summer help to register now for the eighth annual Youth Career & Job Fair on Wednesday, March 27, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at Encinal Jr. & Sr. High School's gymnasium (210 Central Ave). Over 600 students attended last year’s event. Registration is free and closes on Friday, March 15. Register NOW to reserve a table at http://tinyurl.com/YouthCareerFair2024. For more information, please visit the City’s website here.

Alameda Pride LGBTQ+ Youth Center
ACCYF and Alameda Pride will be hosting a listening session for Alameda families to discuss the opening of an Alameda-based LGBTQ+ Youth Center on Monday, March 18, 2024, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at the Alameda Free Library Main branch, 1550 Oak Street, at the Stafford Room. Youth and parents are invited to attend to share their insights and experiences.

Alameda Chamber Foundation Scholarship
The Alameda Chamber Foundation launched the 2024 Chamber Foundation scholarships for graduating seniors in Alameda. They will award fourteen $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing a career or education in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and the integration of Arts. Minority students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the sciences are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply, please scan the QR code or follow the link. Applications are due Monday, April 1, 2024, at 11:59 pm. For more information about the scholarship, please visit here. If you have questions, please contact communications@alamedachamber.com or call (510) 522-0414.

Supper & Support
The Alameda Free Library and the City of Alameda are hosting an informational session about food security in the City of Alameda. Resources include emergency food resources in the City and County. The event will take place on Sunday, February 18, 2024, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Stafford Room in the Main Library located at 1550 Oak Street. This event is free and there will be a free hot meal for each person.

Season for Nonviolence Art Opening
Island High Artists Present Season for Nonviolence (Season) Inspired Portraits are showing at the Alameda Free Library Main branch, 1550 Oak Street, on the second floor in the teen section. On Saturday, March 16, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm, the AFL will host a formal opening event with refreshments in the Teen Room on the second floor. The show is open for the entirety of the Season, from January 30 to April 4, 2024.

Tacos & info from the Housing and Resource Center
All events are free and open the public.
Check the library website:
www.alamedafree.org for more
information. Sponsored by the Friends
of the Alameda Free Library. Contact
the Library for any questions at:
510-747-7777.



Dental Clinic at College of Alameda
The clinic is open Monday and Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 to 5:00 PM and on Saturdays from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. It is available to Asian Health Services patients, City of Alameda residents, and College of Alameda students.


Youth Mental Health Symposium
The National Alliance of Mental Illness is holding an event for families, teachers, and caregivers who want to support mental wellness for teens and young adults, recognize signs that a young person is struggling, respond to a crisis, and talk constructively about mental health with teens and young adults.

Alameda Pride Weekend
Alameda Pride is celebrating pride from Friday, October 13 to Sunday, October 15.

ACCYF Youth Advocacy Committe IN-PERSON MEETING
Presentation on domestic violence resources for youth by the Family Violence Law Center’s Managing Attorney, Nicole Britton-Snyder

Job Fair
The City of Alameda is co-sponsoring a Job Fair for temporary and permanent positions available in Alameda and nearby cities. The Job Fair will be held Tuesday, September 26, from 2-4:00pm at the South Shore Shopping Center, across from Trabocco Restaurant.


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