The February 24 Planning Board meeting spotlighted housing. Karin K. Jensen reports that the Board approved the Rebuilding Existing Supportive Housing at Alameda Point report and voted to update the City’s Universal Design Ordinance, which supports housing for individuals with mobility difficulties. https://alamedapost.com/news/planning-board-approves-reshap-report/

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“Marguerite walked with a spirit of kindness. She was a champion for so many vulnerable communities and made a difference that is a wonderful legacy,” said Patricia Wells about Marguerite Bachand. A native of Oakland, Marguerite served as Executive Director of Operation Dignity.

https://alamedapost.com/news/obituaries/marguerite-marie-bachand-1955-2024/

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AEF is raising funds for its annual school supply drive for TK - 12th grade students. Their website explains why monetary donations are so helpful, "Your financial donation enables us to specify the items needed and order in bulk to stretch every single dollar so we can reach more students in need."

https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/join-aef-to-help-make-local-students-equipped-4-success/

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The Alameda Elks, in conjunction with Operation Dignity, commemorated the completed construction of a new pergola at the Dignity Commons on March 9. According to Vicky Nguyen, staff hope the pergola "will become a place to host future events as well as an inviting place for residents to congregate."

https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/dignity-commons-military-housing-celebrates-new-pergola/

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Alameda’s guaranteed income pilot program, Rise Up Alameda, will begin accepting applications for eligible households at 9 a.m. on Friday, September 8. The new program will provide 150 randomly selected low-income households with $1,000 per month for 24 months.

https://alamedapost.com/news/guaranteed-income-pilot-program-applications-open-sept-8/

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City Council gives the green light to a revamped Grand Street design which now includes a separated, two-way bikeway from Shore Line Drive to Clement Avenue. Karin K. Jensen also reports that both the RESHAP and West Midway housing projects are moving forward.

https://alamedapost.com/news/council-approves-three-big-projects/

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Immanuel Lutheran Church welcomes Reverend Crystal Larsen Stewart in a special service at 10 a.m. on July 2, with reception and coffee hour to follow. All are welcome to attend.

https://alamedapost.com/news/immanuel-lutheran-church-to-install-reverend-crystal-larsen-stewart/

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Planning Board unanimously approved a development plan for the RESHAP–Rebuilding Existing Supportive Housing at Alameda Point project. Karin K. Jensen reports that the project will include 309 housing units for low-income, very low-income, and extremely low-income residents.

https://alamedapost.com/news/supportive-housing-coming-to-alameda-point/

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