What’s happening at SSA and in our community
February 12, 2025 - All Day
All County Offices
The Agency will be observing Lincoln's Birthday on Wednesday, February 12th. Offices will be closed.
For a list of the other County Holidays click here.
January 29, 2025 -
Multiple Locations
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:
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.
February 17, 2025 - All Day
All County Offices
The Agency will be observing Washington's Birthday on Monday, February 17th. Offices will be closed.
For a list of the other County Holidays click here.
Second Wednesday of each month - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Hybrid Meeting
*Commission meeting schedules are subject to change.
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
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 275 519 355 469
Passcode: Qu9Wgn
Or call in (audio only)
+1 415-915-3950,,764269720# United States, San Francisco
(888) 715-8170,,764269720# United States (Toll-free)
Phone Conference ID: 764 269 720#
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
Or call in (audio only)
+1 415-915-3950,,943927133# United States, San Francisco
(888) 715-8170,,943927133# United States (Toll-free)
Phone Conference ID: 943 927 133#
Second Monday of each month - 9:15 am - 11:45 am
In-Person and Online
Dept. of Adult & Aging Services Lobby - 6955 Foothill Blvd, Ste 143 (Maxwell Park Room), Oakland, CA 94605
Public participation is welcome in-person and online.
In-Person:
Alameda County Social Services Agency - Dept. Adult & Aging Services Lobby
Eastmont Town Center
Maxwell Park Room (directions to conf. room)
6955 Foothill Blvd., Ste. 143 (1st Floor)
Oakland, CA 94605
Online:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89924544024?pwd=aXJzODEyUlU1OTZVWU9XTExWQWZKdz09
Dial-in Option:
1-669-900-6833 (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 899 2454 4024
Passcode: 839169
Visit the Advisory Commission on Aging page for meeting agendas and commission information.
Third Monday of each month (subject to change; please see below) - General Meeting 10:00am - 12:00pm
Alternating Sites
(See below for more information)
Public Participation is Welcome
To be more inclusive of our Veterans Community, the Commission will be holding its meetings at various locations throughout Alameda County.
or in-person meeting location, see flyer below.
Meeting Agenda - January 21, 2025
Meeting agendas are normally available at least 72-hours in advance of the meeting 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 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 995 2675 0740 | Passcode: 995735
To find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abzuOIeRu4
Fourth Wednesday of the Month - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Gail Steele Multi Service Center and Online
To access the agenda (normally available at least 72 hours in advance) for this meeting as well as previous minutes please visit our Human Relations Commission page.
To participate in meetings of the Human Relations Commission:
Option 1: In person (required of all Commissioners)
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: 249 170 014 714
Passcode: c9TQnK
Or call in (audio only)
+1 415-915-3950,,635160506# United States, San Francisco
(888) 715-8170,,635160506# United States (Toll-free)
Phone Conference ID: 635 160 506#