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January 2008
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In this issue:
News
Tidbits
Resources
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Free Tax Service
Feb 4 - Apr 15, Mon & Wed nights, 4-8pm
Discovery Cove Fundraiser
Feb 7, 12-2pm
Seniors' Crab Feed
Feb 8, 6pm
FRC Orientation
Feb 13, 9:30am-12pm
Indulgence, Evening of Chocolate, Art & Wine
Apr 18, 6-9pm
See details....
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Donations Welcome
If you'd like to make a tax-deductible donation to support FRC client services, such as childcare services or case managers, contact FRC Administrator Judy Schwartz at 574-2007. Thank you!
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Workshop Topics: parenting, child care, job hunting, health, financial education and domestic violence. Registration required.
Support Groups exist for: Teens, Domestic Abuse Survivors, Afghan Women, Divorced Chinese Women, and Child Care Providers
See details....
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FRC Room Rentals
FRC meeting and conference rooms are available to any individual or organization needing a gathering place. Rooms are available seven days a week from 8am-11pm, with room capacities of 24-80 people. Rates vary from $35-$70/hour. more....
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Onsite Child Care at Discovery Cove
Do you need childcare for just a few hours? Or maybe you have regular daycare service but need an occasional back-up? The FRC operates a drop-in hourly childcare service for well children. Limit 12 hours a week. Reservations recommended.
Location..FRC Suite #H850
Phone......574-2010
Hours......M-F, 8:30-5:00
Ages.......2-10 years
Cost.......$7 per hour/child
Onsite childcare is free to clients accessing services.
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Lunchtime Learning Series
Noontime seminars are free and open to local human/social service providers.
Jan 24 - Anger Management
Feb 28 - Emergency Preparedness for Self & Home
Mar 27 - Housing in Southern Alameda County
more...
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Finding the FRC by Bus
Four AC Transit bus lines run within a half mile of the FRC -210, 211, 213 and 218. A new bus line now comes right to Liberty & Capitol - #328.
For detailed directions from your starting point, call AC Transit at 511 or 817-1717 Monday-Friday 7am-7pm, or Saturday-Sunday 9am-5pm. Follow the voice menu to reach bus info, or go online at AC Transit and click on Trip Planner.
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FRC Poster
The FRC is reprinting our beautiful, four-color poster and making it available to Tri-City organizations. Two years ago, the FRC launched the poster to increase outreach efforts. The poster lists FRC services in four languages and with original artwork, some of which you'll see in our Scoop banner.
If your organization would like a poster, you can request one now. A limited supply is available. We're looking for organizations who support individuals and families in Fremont, Union City or Newark. To request a poster, contact FRC Admin Davinder Atwal and provide your name, organization, address, phone number and mission statement or description of audience served. Posters will be available next month.
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Tax Refund Loans Don't Add Up
If someone offered to take part of your paycheck each pay period and hold it for you until the end of the year, then charge you a fee of up to 500% (yes, 500%!) to get it back, you'd laugh them out of town. Yet, if anyone has ever taken a "pay day loan," tax refund loan, or instant refund loan, that's exactly what they've done. [read more]
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The Homework Chain
Doing one's homework may be more complicated than you thought! Many parents don't realize that there are many steps involved in doing homework. As ADD/ADHD workshop leader and author John F. Taylor, PhD points out, a student must complete all of the following steps in order to successfully complete a homework assignment. [read more]
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CityServe Brightens Holidays
CityServe, the FRC's newest member agency, was very busy this holiday season coordinating three wonderful projects to help some of the neediest in our community. During the holidays, CityServe churches donated Thanksgiving turkeys and food baskets, Christmas gifts and even a Christmas Eve dinner and winter coat giveaway!
CityServe is a network of 70+ Tri-City Christian churches who operate a Compassion Network, whereby they match up volunteers to those in need. [read more]
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Chandra's Story
Sometimes life throws you a curve ball and you need help. When a single mother of two was laid off right before Christmas one year, she ultimately found help at the Fremont FRC. Here's her story.
When I was asked to write this letter, part of me was excited and part of me was embarrassed. I decided to think about it for a while and later decided that it would be a great opportunity to help someone else.
My story begins like this: I have always been a workaholic for as long as I can remember. [read more]
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Shop with a Cop
On December 12th, the City's annual "Shop with a Cop" event was held at the Target store in the Fremont Hub. This program, a partnership between the City of Fremont's Police Department, Mission San Jose Rotary and Target Stores, pairs local children with police officers for a day of holiday shopping. [read more]
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Alcoholic Energy Drinks
In recent years, the energy drink industry has added a new and enticing ingredient to their product - alcohol. Ok, so mixing a stimulant and a depressant together in one can seemed like a good idea to them. More disturbingly, marketing this directly to youth seemed like a really good idea. I guess if you're driven by cash and not by morals, then they are good ideas. [read more]
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Our Diverse Community
The FRC Scoop is starting the new year with a column celebrating our diverse community. Written by different staff members, each article will share interesting tidbits on holidays, traditions and celebrations enjoyed by the many cultures living in the Tri-City area.
Chinese New Year - "Kung Hei Fat Choi" means wishing you wealth. You will hear this greeting on many occasions in the Chinese community during Chinese New Year. [read more]
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FRC Customer Survey
Results of the our bi-annual customer survey are in and overwhelmingly people are satisfied with FRC services.
On November 14, the FRC was lined with colorful balloons and banners asking all visitors to complete our survey to provide feedback. Of the 329 visitors that day, 156 turned in completed forms. [read more]
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Gratitude Journal
"Thank you. Thank you very much." - Elvis Presley
Research shows that people who are grateful are happier in life. You might be thinking, "Of course they're grateful; grateful for all of the things that make them happy." In fact, research shows that practicing gratitude will produce greater happiness and healthiness. [read more]
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Free Tax Preparation
If your family income was less than $42,000 in 2007, the FRC can help you file your tax returns for free under the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program where trained volunteers prepare the tax forms for you and your family. You may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit and/or other credits you did not know about. [read more]
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