City of San Jose, CA / COVID-19 Pubic Service Announcements

San José City Council October 20, 2020 Meeting, Agenda Item 3.1

Veronica Goei, Executive Director of Grail Family Services, asks residents affected by COVID-19 to contact San Jose’s Virtual Local Assistance Center for resources on food, housing, unemployment, etc. Call 311 or visit at www.sanjoseca.gov/vlac to find the information you need.

Officer Russell of the San José Police Department is asking residents to drive safely and respect speed limits during COVID-19. Be alert, be on the lookout for pedestrians and bicyclists on our roadways and always drive with caution.

Michele Lew, CEO of The Health Trust, shares how you can help homebound residents get healthy, nutritious meals and support Meals on Wheels. Visit SiliconValleyStrong.org to donate or volunteer.

Chris Wilder from the Valley Medical Center Foundation shares how you can support the community during this pandemic by visiting SiliconValleyStrong.org

Jesus Flores, President of Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Association, shares information about a website by the City of San José dedicated to providing information and guidance to small businesses and their employees.

https://siliconvalleystrong.org/go-virtual/small-businesses/

Yvonne Maxwell, Executive Director of Ujima Adult and Family Services, reminds us of the importance of staying connected with each other for our well-being while following health department guidelines

Tri Nguyen from the Vietnamese American Roundtable shares resources where you can find free meals in Santa Clara County. Visit siliconvalleystrong.org and click on “Find Free Meals” to see a map of food distribution centers that are labeled. Click on each marker to see more details such as location, operating time and contact information.