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NACo Award-Winning Programs

Alameda County recently won 14 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for innovative programs that provide vital services to residents and maximize precious public resources. Here is a playlist of short videos about the winning programs.

Alameda County Father's Corps

In 2013, the Alameda County Public Health Department and First 5 Alameda County launched the Alameda County Father's Corps to provide resources to fathers to help them with the unique challenges they face in trying to be effective and supportive parents. In honor of Father's Day, on June 21, we share this video about this innovative Father's Corps program.

Sustainability Team & Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

On May 5, the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) presented Alameda County with four major awards for innovative initiatives. CSAC also produced the videos below about two of the award winning programs: the Dig Deep Farms and Produce project providing fresh produce and employment opportunities; and our multi-faceted Climate Action program to reduce the environmental impacts of County operations.

AC Apps Challenge 2015.1

It's the fourth Community "hackathon" to leverage the creative ideas of local residents will be held on April 25 at James Logan High School in Union City. To get a flavor of the excitement that's in store for all participants, take a look at this video about our 2014 Apps Challenge event in Dublin.

EV Charging Stations In County Parking Facilities

Alameda County parking facilities provide charging stations for electronic vehicles.

AC Project Search Still Reaching New Levels Of Success

Alameda County’s groundbreaking Project SEARCH program recently completed its fifth year of providing year-long internships – and new career opportunities – to individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. That milestone is celebrated on January 28 when the County marks the graduation of its latest group of interns, 12 very determined individuals who have lifted the County workforce with their professionalism and brought new perspectives to the office that underscore the value of diversity in the workplace.

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Stone Soup Food Drive 2014

Alameda County's 2014 Stone Soup Holiday Food Drive and Design Competition spotlights County employees' generosity and creativity, while breaking the County's all-time records for holiday donations to the Alameda County Community Food Bank.

Taking A "Stand" On Urban Farming

A partnership of the Alameda County Social Services Agency and Dig Deep Farms & Produce, a project of the Alameda County Deputy Sheriff’s Activities League (DSAL), has the goal of making nutritious food available to low-income residents.

Alcobike: Alameda County Bicycle-Only Parking Facility

Alameda County bolsters credentials as Greenest County in America by opening a bike-only parking facility.

Gameday At The Coliseum

The teams that converge on the O.co Coliseum on Sundays every fall don’t all wear helmets and shoulder pads. There is also the multi-agency team of law enforcement officers - led by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office - that carries out a critical game plan of its own in and around the stadium.

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Election Worker Recruitment

The recruiting of poll workers is a vital part of running a successful election. And this process begins long before the first ballots are cast. Take a look at Alameda County’s full-court press to recruit election workers, particularly bilingual residents to accommodate the County’s broad diversity.

Healthcare For The Homeless

For more than 25 years, Alameda County has operated its unique Health Care for the Homeless Program, deploying two mobile clinics to sites across the County to help the homeless get help for critical health care needs.