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HUMAN SERVICES
BE A VOLUNTEER KINDNESS AMBASSADOR
A volunteer program for adults age 18 and up! The Kindness Ambassador Program is managed as a collaboration between Redwood City Parks, Recreation, and Community Services and the Redwood City Parks and Arts Foundation.
KINDNESS AMBASSADOR ROLE
Kindness Ambassadors support the Magical Bridge Playground in Redwood City. During COVID-19, Kindness Ambassadors are needed to keep the playground operating safely and assist visitors in complying with COVID-19 playground protocols.
KINDNESS AMBASSADOR VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT
Volunteer for a minimum commitment of 4 hours per month for 6 months. Complete an Interest Form, Orientation, and Volunteer Agreement. All volunteers must clear a background check.
APPLY NOW!
https://www.rwcpaf.org/kindness-ambassador-program For more info please check out our Q&A or contact us at: info@rwcpaf.org
FAIR OAKS COMMUNITY CENTER
2600 Middlefield Road, Redwood City. 94063
FAIR OAKS COMMUNITY CENTER IS A MULTI-SERVICE FACILITY OFFERING A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO THE BROADER REDWOOD CITY COMMUNITY.
• We have implemented a safety protocol to protect the health and safety of our patrons and employees. • Please call us first 650.780.7500 - most assistance can be done over the phone. • If you need hard copies of paperwork, it will be done by appointment only. • If folks do not have phones, they can come to the main door where a staff member will greet them and give them further instructions.
Additional On-Site Partners Phone Numbers
• Peninsula Family Service- 650-780-7542 • Legal Aid Society- call 650-517-8911 for a telephone consultation. • Immigration Institute of the Bay Area- call 650-780-7537 for a telephone consultation. • All of these efforts are designed to eliminate the need for unnecessary contact with employees and waiting in line in close proximity. Please share this information with those who need help with food, homeless support services, safety net information and referral services.
FOOD PROGRAMS AND SERVICES DURING COVID-19
EMERGENCY FOOD
Pick-up at Fair Oaks Community Center Mon-Fri • 8:00-11:00 am & 1-4 pm Tu/Th • 8:00-11:00 am & 3:00-4:00 pm
DRIVE-THROUGH FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS:
2nd Friday of the Month •11 am-12 pm and 4-6 pm 4th Friday of the Month • 11 am-12 pm
VEGAN OUTREACH - VEGAN GROCERIES
1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month 3:00-5:00 pm
GRAB AND GO LUNCHES FOR OLDER ADULTS
M-F 11:00 am - 12:00 pm* *must make a reservation with Peninsula Family Service 650-780-7542
For additional food distribution information-
https://www.redwoodcity.org/essentialservices
SERVICES FOR OUR NEIGHBORS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS
In Partnership with WeHOPE
(650)780-7500 2600 Middlefield Rd., Redwood City Free Mobile Shower and Laundry Service for the homeless. Mondays and Wednesdays, 2-6pm
In Partnership with St. Vincent De Paul:
HOMELESS HELPDESK
provides food and toiletries to single homeless adults. Monday-Friday 1:15-2:15pm
SANDWICHES ON SUNDAYS
Sundays 12-1pm Provides a to-go bag lunch for homeless individuals and/or families.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS
• 1st Tuesday of the Month, 9-11am, Veterans Memorial Senior Center, 1455 Madison Ave. 94061 • 1st Thursday of the Month, 10am-12pm, Sandpiper Community Center, 797 Redwood Shores Parkway, 94065
SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS FROM OUR PARTNERS AT PENINSULA FAMILY SERVICE:
Blood Pressure Screenings
4th Tuesday of the Month; for more information call 650-780-7542
ZOOM Virtual Exercise Classes
Sit and Be Fit // Strong for Life // Soul Line Dancing For information, call Rosa Carrera 650-780-7545
Yoga- Mondays at 9 am // Tai chi – Wednesdays, at 10 am For information, call 650-780-7542 Para Español Llame al 650-780-7542
Support Groups
La Platica - Spanish // Let’s Talk - English To register please call 650-780-7542
Senior Peer Counseling Program
The Senior Peer Counseling program works to ensure no one faces the challenges of aging alone. Specially-trained volunteer counselors provide weekly visits to adults age 55+ to help manage transitions and life changes such as health concerns, mobility issues, caregiver needs, and grief. Special care is taken to connect participants with someone who shares similar life-experiences and perspectives, with programs offered in languages such as English, Mandarin, Spanish, and Tagalog, and to participants who identify as LGBTQ. Peer counselors meet with participants via telephone, zoom or when possible in person. For more information contact Ann Blick-Hamer at 650-403-4300, x 4322 or email ablickhamer@peninsulafamilyservice.org.
Get App-y!
If you are 55 or older and enjoy using apps, we have a great opportunity for you! In 2021 Peninsula Family Service will be recruiting a group of participants to try the Wysa app and provide feedback. It is natural to feel anxious during these difficult times and Wysa is an App that can support emotional health, relieve stress and anxiety through a variety of calming activities. Wysa has helped over two and a half million people and we want to know if you think older adults in San Mateo County will find it helpful too. Participants will receive gift cards. Tell a friend and sign-up together! For more information or to sign-up to test Wysa, email Arlene Aquino aaquino@ peninsulafamilyservice.org or call 650-403-4300 ext. 4327.
