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The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is Up and Running!

January 29, 2025 -

Multiple Locations

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is Up and Running!

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 on the Status of Women 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)

Room: Cal Poppy, 2nd Floor 

24100 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544

Join the webinar:

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 231 595 989 456 

Passcode: 9o4bF9yi

Recurring event

COSW - Policy and Advocacy Committee

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)

Room: Cal Poppy, 2nd Floor

24100 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544

Join the webinar:

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 288 412 445 948 

Passcode: ZowH5z 

Recurring event

Advisory Commission on Aging

Second Monday of each month - 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

In-Person and Online

Dept. of Adult & Aging Services, Maxwell Park Room - Eastmont Town Center: 6955 Foothill Blvd., Ste. 143 (1st Floor), Oakland, CA 94605

Advisory Commission on Aging

Community participation is welcome in-person and online.

In-Person Meeting Location:
Alameda County Social Services Agency - Dept. of Adult & Aging Services
Maxwell Park Room (link - directions to confernce room)
Eastmont Town Center
6955 Foothill Blvd., Ste. 143 (1st Floor)
Oakland, CA 94605

Online via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89924544024?pwd=aXJzODEyUlU1OTZVWU9XTExWQWZKdz09

Zoom Dial-in Option:
1-669-900-6833 (local)
Meeting ID: 899 2454 4024 
Passcode: 839169

Visit the Advisory Commission on Aging page for meeting agendas and commission information.

Recurring event

Veterans Affairs Commission

Third Monday of each month (subject to change; please see below) - General Meeting 10:00am - 12:00pm

Alternating Sites

(See below for more information)

Veterans Affairs Commission

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. 

 

For public participation through virtual meeting attendance, join online via  Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/99526750740?pwd=YlpjQ1JsRm5FM2VsNndTL3FZRmg0Zz09 or
Dial-in by your location: 1-669-900-6833 | Meeting ID: 995 2675 0740 | Passcode: 995735
To find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abzuOIeRu4 


Recurring event

Human Relations Commission Meeting

Fourth Wednesday of the Month - 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Gail Steele Multi Service Center and Online

Human Relations Commission Meeting

Meeting agendas are available at least 72 hours before a scheduled regular meeting.

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

Option 2: On Microsoft Teams

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 230 759 380 996

Passcode: yr7pb2HZ

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