And various communities, including Alameda County, san ramon, and Silicon Valley, talking to those trying to do something about hunger. And when we examine the situation in Alameda County, we find that one in five residents experience or are at risk of hunger. In fact, about 119,000 are considered food insecure, and an addition 130,000 are marginally food secure. Addressing the need is a daunting task, and that is taken on by the Alameda County Community Food bank. Joining us to talk about whats being done and what needs to be done are director Michael Altfest and outreach associate roy chim. Welcome to the show. Michael altfest thank you for having us. Robert you know, you hear that kind of term, food insecure, and things like that. Give us an idea in terms of what that means. Michael its quite simple. So, when were talking about somebody thats food insecure, theyre literally answering questions like, i do not have enough food to feed my children today. So, these are people who are st
People on the streets, that there are a lot of people that are willing and able to accept services, but the services dont exist. And especially looking at the connection with homelessness, but if somebody is trying to get help for a Mental Health condition or for substance use, but they are not given housing, it is nearly impossible to maintain that. I hope you all will join that effort to continue to push for that. Lastly, on the conversation about longterm care, i wanted to make sure you all knew that there is a town hall on Longterm Services and supports coming up on thursday, september 19th. It is the day before this attempt 20th dignity fund forum, so hopefully you can plan on those back to back. It is september 19th from 10 00 a. M. Until 12 00 p. M. And it is at the main library in the auditorium. They will be a panel of the three state bay area legislators who will be talking about these issues and how we can have a statewide, longterm Care Insurance program. It is put on by se
To answer any questions you have about anything else that i dont mention. Rose is going to help me field those questions. So, um, you can see that we have five overarching Strategic Plan goals to maintain a Robust Network of communitybuster communitybd services, provide consumercentred programming, and to ensure best use of resources, and maximize client outcomes, and support and develop and engage professional workforce that is prepared to work with other people and adults with disabilities. So from goal one, i really just wanted to highlight strategy b, which is to explore alternative models to best serve younger adults with disabilities. As you may remember, the 2018 Dignity Fund Needs Assessment highlighted that people with disabilities in San Francisco experienced discrimination, and there is a lack and utilization of available resources. Were trying to work with Community Members to address this. Service organizations, advocates, and other city departments to develop a center tha
One strategy from each goal. And then but i am happy to answer any questions you have about anything else that i dont mention. Rose is going to help me field those questions. So, um, you can see that we have five overarching Strategic Plan goals to maintain a Robust Network of communitybuster communitybd services, provide consumercentred programming, and to ensure best use of resources, and maximize client outcomes, and support and develop and engage professional workforce that is prepared to work with other people and adults with disabilities. So from goal one, i really just wanted to highlight strategy b, which is to explore alternative models to best serve younger adults with disabilities. As you may remember, the 2018 Dignity Fund Needs Assessment highlighted that people with disabilities in San Francisco experienced discrimination, and there is a lack and utilization of available resources. Were trying to work with Community Members to address this. Service organizations, advocate
Should be fired because Joshua Pawlik did not pose a threat a threat. They basically sided with director and against the chief of police. Reporter the Commission Says pawlik, who was homeless, did not pose a threat at the time he was shot. They said that their view of the enhanced version of the video shows that mr. Pawlik did not point the gun at the officers. Dr. Frank mcgrady is among 4 officers to be fired. The report says he took part in the shooting instead of supervising officers. Also facing termination is a fifth officer who fired a beanbag gun. The Commission Recommended he be demoted to sergeant. In a statement, Sergeant Benny Barry Donnellan says the commissions decision is obviously born through a desperate political driven need to prosecute Police Officers regardless. Reporter another statement said United States Due Process Rights of all employees. It is an historic event and it is sort of the wave of the future, the weight is going to be Going Forward, the Police Commis