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"There is no greater joy nor greater reward than to make a fundamental difference in someone's life."
- Mary Rose McGready
The purpose and vision of every responsible local government is the betterment of the people, families, and communities that it serves. While governments attempt to respond to economic and demographic changes that can have dramatic impacts on the fabric of the community, continued feedback from the community helps us to identify community priorities and establish programs and projects that truly help address the most severe community needs. Below is an array of social service information and resources depending on your needs.
City Releases Draft Permanent Local Housing Allocation Plan (December 2, 2020)
The City of Union City has published its draft Permanent Local Housing Allocation Plan (“PLHA Plan”). Senate Bill 2 (the Building Homes and Jobs Act) has created the PHLA program, which provides grants for housing solutions to local jurisdictions. The City estimates receiving $ $1,523,610 over the first five years. See below for a link to the City’s draft PHLA Plan.
The primary goal of the PLHA program is to create a source of funding available to eligible local governments in California for housing-related projects and programs to address unmet housing needs in their local communities. Staff proposes to allocate all PLHA funding to fund the City’s CAREavan program, which aids community members combating homelessness within the City by providing a safe place to park overnight as well as supportive/case management services including assistance finding transitional and permanent housing. A portion of the funds will be used to add a full-time homeless case worker / outreach coordinator to support these efforts.
The City Council will be reviewing the Plan at its December 8, 2020 meeting. The City Council meeting agenda packet and instructions on how to virtually attend the meeting provide your comments can be found at https://www.unioncity.org/199/City-Meetings-Video. Meeting packets which includes the meeting agenda and staff report are generally available on-line the Friday before the meeting.
If you have questions or would like to provide written comments on the draft PHLA Plan, please contact Francisco Gomez, Housing and Community Development Manager, at (510) 675-5322 or via email at franciscog@unioncity.org.
To learn more or if you have questions regarding the programs below, contact:
Francisco Gomez
Housing & Community Development Manager
Email: housing@UnionCity.org
Phone: (510) 675-5322
2-1-1
For health, homeless, housing & human services information help, dial 211.
Child Care
Disabled Services
- The Arc of Alameda County
- Community Resources for Independent Living
- Deaf Counseling Advocacy and Referral Agency (DCARA)
- East Bay Paratransit
- Regional Center of the East Bay
Domestic Violence
- Ruby’s Place - Hotline: (888) 339-SAFE (7233)
- Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments (SAVE) - 24 Hr Hotline (510) 794-6055
Food/Meal Programs
- Alameda County Social Services Agency
- Centro de Servicios
- Life Elder Care (Meals on Wheels)
- Spectrum Community Services
- Tri-City Volunteers
- Union City Family Center
General Social Services
- Alameda County Social Services Agency
- Centro de Servicios
- Fremont Family Resource Center
- Union City Family Center
Fair Housing & Tenant/Landlord
Health Services
Homeless Services
If you or someone you know is homeless or at-risk of homelessness, please call 2-1-1 for immediate assistance and to get connected with Alameda County’s Homeless Coordinated Entry System. Click here for more information.
EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Housing and Emergency Lodging Program (HELP)
This program is available to single adults who are Alameda County residents and are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless. Apply Online
Job/Employment Services
- Alameda County Social Services Agency
- The Arc of the East Bay-Alameda County
- Tri-Cities One-Stop Career Center (Fremont Family Resource Center)
Legal Services
- Alameda County Bar Association
- Bay Area Legal Aid
- Centro Legal de la Raza
- East Bay Community Law Center
- Eviction Defense Center
- Legal Assistance for Seniors (LAS)
Mental Health/Counseling
- Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services (ACBHCS)
- Bay Area Community Services (BACS)
- Family Paths
- La Familia
- Second Chance
- Union City Youth & Family Services
- Khalil Center
Senior Programs
- Bay Area Community Services (BACS)
- Life Elder Care
- Spectrum Community Services
- Ruggieri Senior Center
- Tri-City Senior Help Line: (510) 574-2041
- Friendship Line - 1-888-670-1360
Veterans Services
Youth Services
- Eden Youth and Family Center
- Filipino Advocates for Justice
- New Haven Schools Foundation
- The Village Method
- Union City Family Center
- Union City Teen/Youth Programs
- Union City Youth and Family Services
Housing
- Affordable Housing Information
- Housing Rehabilitation
- First Time Home Buyer Programs
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)