Public safety and homelessness services took center stage at the February 17 City Council meeting, as Councilmembers reviewed detailed data from the Alameda Police Department and considered multi-year contracts to support the City’s homeless response system. Karin K. Jensen relays the discussions. https://alamedapost.com/news/council-reviews-public-safety-trends-new-homeless-shelter-contracts/

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Twenty Alameda nonprofit organizations received grants totaling $24,000 from the Rotary Club of Alameda at their meeting on December 9. These grants come from generous donations made by Rotarians to their favorite charities and are matched by the Alameda Rotary Endowment Foundation. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/rotary-club-of-alameda-awards-24000-to-local-nonprofits/

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Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft urges residents to support Alameda’s small businesses and local nonprofits this holiday season, highlighting ways to shop local, give back, and strengthen the community. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/mayor-ashcraft-encourages-alamedans-shop-local-give-local/

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Each spring, the Rotary Club of Alameda champions local initiatives by offering community grants to support a diverse range of community development and humanitarian projects, benefiting many nonprofit organizations that enhance the lives of Alameda residents. This year, 23 nonprofits were named. https://alamedapost.com/news/rotary-club-alameda-awards-23-community-grants-local-nonprofits/

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After a successful fundraiser at their annual Chili Cookoff, the Kiwanis Club awarded grants to 15 local nonprofits. "For the 2025 Grant Awards, the Alameda Kiwanis Club Grants Committee emphasized work to combat violence and racism, and to promote equity and equality," writes Patricia Bowen. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/alameda-kiwanis-foundation-awards-community-grants-local-nonprofits/

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On May 6, City Council authorized a new agreement with Alameda Family Services to continue providing clinician and case management services for the CARE Team, winner of the 2024 Alameda County EMS Program of the Year Award. Karin K. Jensen explores the CARE Team and other notes from the meeting. https://alamedapost.com/news/council-approves-continuing-afs-services-award-winning-care-team/

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On May 6, City Council will consider re-adopting the City’s Third-Party Food Delivery Services Ordinance, which caps third-party delivery fees at 15% for restaurants. Among other items, Council will also receive an update on the CARE Team. Karin K. Jensen shares how to get involved. https://alamedapost.com/news/may-6-city-council-meeting-preview-key-topics-participate/

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On December 3, City Council approved the Social Service Human Relations Board’s housing and community development needs statement for the coming fiscal year’s Community Development Block Grant Action Plan. Karin K. Jensen explains how Block Grant funding serves community needs.

https://alamedapost.com/news/council-approves-community-development-needs-statement/

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On November 19, City Council accepted the 2024 Progress Report on 'The Road Home, A City’s Five-Year Strategic Plan to Prevent and Respond to Homelessness in Alameda.' Karin K. Jensen reports that although the City has increased support, unsheltered homelessness has increased as well.

https://alamedapost.com/news/council-accepts-report-efforts-combat-rising-homelessness/

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During its August 13 meeting, the AUSD Board expressed excitement at the dawn of a new school year, but took time to reflect on the tragic July 2024 mass shooting. Ken Der highlights other key talking points, including nine positions at the school district that have no funding after June 2025.

https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-reflects-on-mass-shooting/

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