Contact Tracing of people who are exposed to Coronavirus is one of the main tools we have to keep the virus in check. Johns Hopkins University is offering a free 6-hour certified course via Coursera to anyone who may wish to obtain one of the paid or volunteer positions available in your city or county. The vast majority of the work is done by phone in front of your computer. Anyone with a high school diploma or above is qualified. Click here to be redirected to the course website.
To meet the unprecedented need for assistance during the COVID-19 emergency, the Alameda County Social Services Agency (ACSSA) is deploying additional online resources to connect residents with food distribution sites and other essential services.
The Social Services Agency in partnership with the Alameda County Emergency Operations Center, Alameda County Community Food Bank and other community partners have worked together to assemble and organize county-wide data on food distribution and emergency resource information to help cut through the confusion and connect residents with vital services that they need to meet their basic needs.
The information provided is meant to be as comprehensive as possible, which includes dates and time of operation, a description of services provided and location information (www.acgov.org/maps/food-services.htm). County residents are encouraged to visit the website early and often – resource information will be updated regularly as more information becomes available. Click here to be redirected to the website.
As of Wednesday, April 29, 2020, the Alameda County Shelter in Place Order to reduce the spread of COVID-19 has been extended.
The collective efforts taken to date regarding this public health emergency have slowed the virus’ trajectory, but the risk to public health remain significant. The scientific evidence shows that at this stage of the emergency, it remains essential to continue to slow virus transmission.
The Health Officer Order requires that most people stay home unless they are engaged in certain “Essential Activities” which are discussed in the full Health Officer’s Order.
Please click here to read the Alameda County Shelter in Place order in its' entirety.
With the shelter in place/stay at home order extended until further notice, Bethsaida Counseling Services at Allen Temple Baptist Church is offering a list of additional services to assist the community with connecting to professionals available virtually (online) for those in need of emotional, mental & behavioral health and wellness support. Remember that it is okay to ask for help. Please click here to view the list; share with your family & friends!
Allen Temple’s own Anitra Clark, LCSW is offering virtual counseling appointments to those in need at no cost. The usual consent/telehealth consent, contract and demographic information will be collected and concerns around risk/safety will be upheld. Counseling will be provided in the evenings via Zoom.
You may contact Sister Clark at (510) 241-2373 or clarkconsulting2010@gmail.com. Review her Psychology Today profile by clicking here.
Onward CA is a one-stop resource for the people of California impacted by job loss during the COVID-19 Pandemic. They provide connections to essential life services (money, food, shelter), retraining opportunities and a job board. Click here to get started.
To support this rapidly escalating need, United Way Worldwide has created the COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund. Our Fund supports communities struggling in the wake of the new virus, by supporting local United Ways and 211, the go-to information resource in times of crisis. Every year, 211 specialists answer 12 million requests by phone, text, chat and email to connect people with disaster, food, housing, utility, health care resources and more. There is no other network in the country with a similar pulse on America’s needs. So far, some 24 statewide 211 operations have been activated, and 211 is working closely with health officials all over the country to provide accurate updates to the public.
NOTE: You can dial 211 to speak to someone about local assistance at any time. The 1-866-211-9966 number you may have seen on social media is only available for residents of Indianapolis. Please be aware that financial assistance related to COVID-19 is not available for individuals everywhere.
March 30, 2020 UPDATE
Our Community Partners Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area remain committed to young people. In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, and are still working to ensure that all youth achieve their full potential. It is in that spirit that BBBSBA provides the following resource links to the Bay Area at large so that young people may receive necessary food and educational support. Please check back frequently as they will add more resources as they are received.
Please note that in light of the Bay Area shelter in place, picking up food is considered an essential activity. You will NOT be penalized for picking up food.
Bay Area School Districts Offering Meal Pickup (check back frequently as school districts, distributions and locations are being added as they are received/updated)
Educational Resources Activities for Kids and Self Care (updated 3/30/20)
Bay Area COVID-19 Resource List
Coronavirus Quarantine Resources for Parents and Caregivers
FAQs for Childcare regarding Shelter in Place Ordinance
Supporting Kids During the COVID-19 Crisis – also available in Spanish
Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus
Spanish: Nuevo coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) – also in Spanish
State Medicaid and CHIP Strategies to Respond to the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis
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Dear Allen Temple Family and Friends,
Praying this note finds each of you well and holding on to your faith amidst this time of storm. Our God is Faithful!
As you know, the information surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to develop almost by the hour. We promised to keep you updated as we receive new information that impacts our church family and ministry.
This afternoon, the Interim Health Officer of Alameda County along with five other counties, has issued an order to "Shelter in Place" effective at 12:01 a.m. March 17th through April 7th. In essence this means, that everyone is advised to stay in their residence except for "Essential Travel". Profit and not for profit businesses except for those listed in the order are expected to close and remain closed for this period. For more information on the details of this order, please click here to view the order in PDF format.
In order to comply with this order, all campus activities are suspended effective 12:01 a.m., Tuesday, March 17th. All staff able to do so will be working from home. We are also in conversation with City and County Officials to assist us in ensuring that the vulnerable members of our communities who depend on us for food and other ministry, health and social services are still able to be helped. We remain committed to our mission, even in times of crisis.
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Read more: Coronavirus/COVID-19 Update: Campus Shutdown Effective Tuesday, March 17 at 12:01 AM
March 12, 2020
Dear Allen Temple Family and Friends,
Amidst concerns surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to let you know how Allen Temple Baptist Church is responding.
Our leadership team is carefully and continually monitoring this situation. As information evolves, this page is the primary, most up-to-date place for you to receive answers to commonly asked questions. We are committed to doing everything we can to provide a safe environment for our church family and surrounding community.
IS ALLEN TEMPLE GATHERING FOR WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY?
Yes. We will gather for worship this Sunday. If at any point this changes, we will update this page immediately and share any plans we have for gathering online. However, at this time, all Sunday worship will continue as usual.