Author Archives: Catherine Stahl

2-1-1 Launches Texting for Tax Referrals

Eden I&R has launched a two-way texting pilot for tax preparation assistance information in Alameda County. Although 2-1-1 staff have been texting referral information to callers over the last several years, this recent enhancement now allows for staff to conduct live texting conversations with those wishing to converse via texting. Initially two-way texting is specific to the topic of tax preparation assistance and is available Monday-Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. 2-1-1 will be rolling out a larger two-way texting program with expanded hours Continue reading →

Alameda County Community Preparedness Fair, September 8, 2018

ALAMEDA COUNTY COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS EVENT! You are invited to attend The Alameda County Community Preparedness Event. This free event is on Saturday, September 8, 2018, from 9 am to 4 pm and will be held at the 3 Crosses Church, 20600 John Drive, Castro Valley.     There will be training classes throughout the day. TRAINING CLASSES: SKIP: Safety Kept in Place – Learn how to make a simple personal safety kit from 10-11 am AND 1-2 pm Camping Out at Home – Emergency Preparedness Continue reading →