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No questions from the commission. <br /> Commissioner Rubino-Brumm asked agency representatives not to be offended if they were not <br /> being asked questions from the commission that it was because commissioners are already <br /> familiar with their organization. Chairperson Carlucci agreed and Commissioner Bedegi noted <br /> that many questions had been answered in the applications that commissioners had reviewed. <br /> Tri-Valley Haven (Shiloh Domestic Violence Shelter) — Christine Dillman <br /> No questions from the commission. <br /> Tri-Valley Haven (Sojourner House Homeless Shelter) — Christine Dillman <br /> No questions from the commission. <br /> CALICO Center <br /> No questions from the commission. <br /> Legal Assistance for Seniors — Greg Bedard <br /> Commissioner Rubino-Brumm discussed with Mr. Bedard the difficulty of using Zoom for <br /> providing services to senior citizens. Mr. Bedard commented on the difficulty but advised they <br /> have been able to provide services and education to seniors both via Zoom and in-person, <br /> though they are still using technology for providing most services. He noted that as progression <br /> takes place with the court system, they will be able to change how they provide services. <br /> Commissioner Hayes discussed the collaboration the agency has with other services and <br /> questioned if they were anticipating an increase in the need for their services. Mr. Bedard <br /> advised they are already beginning to see an increase and are concerned that there will be an <br /> increase for housing need services when things begin to open after COVID. He advised that the <br /> agency is trying to be resilient, and attorneys are trying to collaborate with seniors on technology <br /> issues. <br /> Commissioner Bedegi asked about the twenty-five Pleasanton residents served the previous <br /> year and if Legal Assistance anticipates that number increasing. Mr. Bedard stated they hoped <br /> to see an increase, but much depends on the types of services and amount of time required to <br /> assist people. <br /> Tri-Valley Haven (Counseling and Legal Services) — Christine Dillman <br /> No questions from the commission. <br /> Sunflower Hill (2 programs) — Pamela Zielske <br /> No questions from the commission. <br /> Assistance League of Amador Valley — Denise Barr <br /> Ms. Barr wanted to inform the commission that there program was not duplicative of what is <br /> offered by Hively and provides a number of different services and programs for students. <br /> Commissioner Powers was advised by Ms. Barr that the Assistance League receives funds from <br /> the City of Pleasanton, corporation grants, North Pleasanton Rotary, Livermore Rotary, and <br /> Human Services Commission Minutes <br /> March 2,20222 <br /> Page 4 <br />