Over 7 million people in the San Francisco Bay Area are at risk of tsunami impacts, especially in coastal communities and cities along the Bayshore. There is more than a 40% chance of a potentially damaging tsunami in the next 50 years.
Tsunamis are massive waves triggered by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions. In deep ocean waters, these waves are hardly noticeable, but as they approach land, they grow taller due to shallower depths. The speed of tsunami waves depends on the ocean's depth, not their distance from the source.
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The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is Up and Running!
January 29, 2025 -
Multiple Locations
We are excited to announce that the Alameda County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is now up and running!
The VITA Program provides no-cost tax preparation services to low- and moderate-income families and individuals, ensuring they receive all the tax credits and refunds they are entitled to. Our team of IRS-certified volunteers is ready to help you with your tax returns, including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and other valuable credits.
Services Begin: January 29, 2024
Appointment Information: Tax preparation is available by appointment only. Appointments can be scheduled through our online Appointment Scheduler. Please bring all required tax documents to your appointment.
Locations & Hours of Operation:
Thomas L. Berkley Square (North Oakland) , 2000 San Pablo Ave. Tues/Wed: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Sat: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
East Oakland (Enterprise Way), 8477 Enterprise Way. Tues/Wed: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Sat: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Gail Steele Multi-Service Center (Hayward), 24100 Amador St. Tues/Wed: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Sat: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Marina Community Center (San Leandro), 15301 Wicks Blvd. Wed Only: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
San Leandro Community Center, 13909 East 14th St (San Leandro) 2/18 Tues: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM 2/27 Thurs: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM 3/11 Tues: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM 3/20 Thurs: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM 4/01 Tues: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Don't miss out on this opportunity to get your taxes done for free and maximize your refunds! For more information and to schedule an appointment, visit our website or contact us at vita.eitc@acgov.org.
Recurring event
Commission on the Status of Women Meeting
Second Wednesday of each month - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Hybrid Meeting
*Commission meeting schedules are subject to change. Please check the meeting agenda to verify date, time and location.
To access the agenda (normally available at least 72 hours in advance) for this meeting as well as previous minutes please visit our Commission on the Status of Women page.
To participate in meetings of the Commission on the Status of Women:
In Person:
Gail Steele Multi-Service Center (formerly Eden Area)
Second Wednesday of each month (no meeting Oct 9, 2024) - 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
Hybrid Meeting
The Commission on the Status of Women - Policy and Advocacy Committee will meet the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 P.M to approximately 6:15 P.M.
In Person:
Gail Steele Multi-Service Center (formerly Eden Area)
Dept. of Adult & Aging Services Lobby - 6955 Foothill Blvd, Ste 143 (Maxwell Park Room), Oakland, CA 94605
Public participation is welcome in-person and online.
In-Person: Alameda County Social Services Agency - Dept. Adult & Aging Services Lobby Eastmont Town Center Maxwell Park Room(directions to conf. room) 6955 Foothill Blvd., Ste. 143 (1st Floor) Oakland, CA 94605
Third Monday of each month (subject to change; please see below) - General Meeting 10:00am - 12:00pm
Alternating Sites
(See below for more information)
Public Participation is Welcome
To be more inclusive of the Veteran Community, the Commission holds their meetings at various locations throughout Alameda County.
For In-person meeting location, see the flyer below.
Meeting agendas are normally available at least 72-hours in advance of the meeting date and can be found under the Meeting Agendas tab on the Veterans Affairs Commission page.
To access the agenda (normally available at least 72 hours in advance) for this meeting as well as previous minutes please visit our Human Relations Commission page.
To participate in meetings of the Human Relations Commission:
Option 1: In person (required of all Commissioners) 24100 Amador St Hayward, CA 94544
Gail Steele Multi Service Center, 2nd Floor, Room: Cal Poppy
Check out community events happening around Alameda County, including festivals, town hall sessions, health and wellness events, job fairs, and more. Events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise specified.
