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Hear East Bay Housing Organization Policy Director Jeff Levin, explain what the "3-P's" of affordable housing means: https://www.facebook.com/TVAPC/videos/3976622609066726

Riding in an elevator has become increasingly awkward because of their limited space and air flow. What should you do to keep yourself safe? Read more. https://www.cchnc.org//Following-the-Proper-Elevator-Etiqu

By February, many of us have already broken our new year's resolutions, so what's the point? A new year offers the opportunity for a fresh start. Read more. https://www.cchnc.org/wp-conte//New-Years-Resolutions.pdf

Providing public comment is an important way to engage with elected officials about topics that are important for us all. If you're considering giving public comment for the first time, tune in to this KQED segment which provides tips for first-time public comment makers. Listen in and learn more. https://www.kqed.org//by-the-people-oaklands-longtime-city

Former CCH President and CEO Don Stump was recently honored by the Nonprofit Housing Association (NPH) with the prestigious Catherine A. Bauer Lifetime Achievement Award. Don was recognized for dedicating more than 40 years to his life’s work of providing quality, affordable housing to low-income seniors. Read more. https://www.cchnc.org/don-stump-honored-for-lifetime-achie/

As the COVID-19 pandemic has unfolded, CCH employees have been resilient in their steadfast commitment to helping our residents live and thrive in the comfort of their own home. Read more about CCH's unsung heroes. https://www.cchnc.org/saluting-the-work-of-our-heroes-2-2-/

After years of mounting failure in trying to address affordable housing and homelessness at the scale the need requires, 2021 will be California’s big chance to make progress. There are four steps needed to ensure our struggle yields change rather than disappointment. Read more/ https://calmatters.org//4-steps-to-change-the-equation-on/

Staff at CCH’s Fargo Senior Center have found creative ways to keep residents safe and engaged during the pandemic. Read more. https://www.cchnc.org///Fargo-Embraces-Challenges-1-1.pdf

COVID-19 has many people re-thinking many common activities, such as when to go to the doctor and how to safely pick up medicine. Here are some tips provided by medical professionals on how to navigate medical needs during the pandemic. https://www.cchnc.org/navigating-routine-medical-appointm/

Voting is a privilege and a right. In this unusual election season during COVID-19, many voters and most especially our seniors are conflicted about when, where and how to best cast their votes safely. Read more about how to ensure your vote counts. https://www.cchnc.org/fulfilling-our-civic-duty-222-2/

CCH joins with other affordable housing advocates to empower our communities through passage of Proposition 15. The number of affected elders who are unhoused in our communities continues to grow each year while corporate profits soar. Prop 15 is critical to reducing inequities and bringing back millions of dollars to our local communities to invest in schools, affordable housing, emergency rental assistance, and other services our communities deserve and need. Join us and vote your conscious by November 3.

Amazon Prime Day 2020 starts today. While shopping for bargains, you can also help vulnerable seniors in need? By going to smile.amazon.com and selecting CCH, you can easily make a difference in seniors' lives every time you shop, at no cost to you. You’ll have the same shopping experience with the added bonus of having Amazon donate .5% of the purchase price to CCH. Spread the world among your family and friends. Read more below about how you can sign up today. https://www.cchnc.org/smile-shop-and-support-cch-2/

In 2019, a study by the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC) cited that by 2029, 54 percent of middle-income older adults will be unable to afford senior housing, .What's needed, according to NIC, is affordable housing and community-based solutions that deliver health, safety and wellness. Read more. http://engageheadlines.com/innovation-minka-homes/

As fires rage throughout California,, health professionals cite that the biggest health threat from smoke is from fine particles that can get into your eyes and respiratory system. Read more about how to best protect yourself and others. https://www.cchnc.org/wp-cont/uploads/Fires-and-Health.pdf

The year 2020 is unlike any other in recent history, between the pandemic, calls for social justice, wild fires, hurricanes and the upcoming election. Not to be forgotten in all the hubbub is this year’s 2020 Census. Have you completed the Census and urged your family, friends and neighbors to do the same? CCH urges residents to take action now. Read more. https://www.cchnc.org/be-counted-in-census2020-2-2-2/

CCH remains committed to the Fair Housing Act, enacted as an expansion of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 and meant to ensure all citizens, regardless of race, creed, national original, religion, sexual preference or disability, have an equal opportunity to fair housing. Read more. https://www.cchnc.org/affirming-fair-housing-2-2-2-2/

During these trying times, CCH remains focused on the health, safety and wellness of our residents and staff. With safety uppermost in mind, we continue to adjust to the changing evolution of living life with a world-wide pandemic. Read more. https://www.cchnc.org/navigating-unprecedented-times-222/

This week, California Gov. Gavin Newson signed Assembly Bill 3088, passed by the California Legislature, which creates a statewide eviction moratorium. The COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020 provides new protections from eviction for residents, including prohibitions from evicting a resident who has failed to make specified rental payment when certain requirements are met because of COVID-19-related financial distress. For a full explanation, read more below: https://caanet.org/ab3088/

CCH supports East Bay Housing Organization Director, Rev. Sophia DeWitt, and Eduardo Torres, of Tenants Together, as they lead a discussion on Housing Systems & Social Equity at the Contra Costa County event, "Ensuring Opportunity Campaign to End Poverty," this Thursday, Sept 3rd. See sign up information below. https://www.facebook.com//a.669814736516/1693306567500410/

This year's CCH Annual Fundraising Gala 2020 has been cancelled for the first time since 2011 out of concern for community safety as a result of the evolving nature of COVID-19. Read more. https://www.cchnc.org/gala-202-postponed-2-2-2-2/

Smoke from wildfires adversely affects air quality and potentially puts people, especially seniors and those with compromised immune systems, at higher health risk from smoke exposure. The Smoke-Ready Toolbox, developed by public health officials and others, is available to help educate people about the risks of smoke exposure and actions you can take to protect your health. Read more. https://www.epa.gov/smoke-ready-toolbox-wildfires

COVID-19 could leave tens of thousands of Californians homeless, according to a recent report. This could mean an increase in the state's homeless population of about 14% over last year. Across the country, homelessness could surge by as much as 45%. Read more. https://www.mercurynews.com//coronavirus-could-make-tens/

Older adults may fare worst in a post-pandemic era, according to an article posted in RollingStone. By grouping all people 65 years and older into one high-risk category, we may inadvertently create a world where older adults are stigmatized and valued less, regardless of their actual health status. Read more. https://www.rollingstone.com//covid-19-pandemic-agism-old/