South Hayward Parish

10/04/2024

We've seen the comments, heard the voicemails, and read the Yelp reviews. Now, we need to talk about it. Join us for a conversation with visiting author Kevin Nye, local resource providers, FirstPres staff and shelter guests, with time for Q&A. For more details, visit firstpreshayward.org/events

05/31/2023

Skunk Fun Facts:



#1 They need glasses - skunks can't see things more than 10 feet away.



#2 Humans can smell skunk spray up to 3.5 miles away. Skunks can spray their smelly liquid up to 3 meters.



#3 The best remedy for neutralizing skunk spray is a mixture of hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and dish soap (tomato juice doesn’t actually work!).



48,076 pounds of food given away for the week of May 22-26, 2023.

05/31/2023

Last week, we took our FirstPres & South Hayward Parish resource center and shelter guests to The Chabot Theater to see Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3. Each guest received popcorn and soda. Going to the movies is one of the most looked forward to events of the month! Thank you The Chabot for rolling out the red carpet for us!

This was all made possible by . Thank you for taking us to the movies! We appreciate you!



We still need movie sponsors for August-December to reach our goal of sending our guests to the movies monthly in 2023! If you are interested in sponsoring a movie event for us, please visit our website: firstpreshayward.com/everyone-deserves!

05/25/2023

Hamster Fun Facts:



#1 Their name originates from the German word “hamstern” which relates to food storage. Hamsters have cheek pouches for storing food when they are out foraging. Their cheek pouches can hold their own bodyweight in food!



#2 There are hamsters in the wild too! Only five of the over 20 species of hamsters are common pets.



#3 Hamsters are born with all their teeth, and they keep them for life.



Sources: kids.nationalgeographic.com and onekindplanet.org/animal/hamster/



46,338 pounds of food given away for the week of May 15-19, 2023.

05/25/2023

We have volunteer opportunities in our shelters, resource center, and food pantry! If you’re interested in donating a meal or serving, check out www.southhaywardparish.org/volunteer and click on the “✅ SIGN UP!” button.



Interested in helping out in another way like teaching a class or sharing a skill, send us a message!

05/24/2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRb8kgIdT4I&feature=youtu.be

According to the California Department of Public Health Four or more weeks after a COVID-19 diagnosis, some individuals experience returning illness, recurring health problems, or a range of new symptoms. This is referred to as long COVID or post-COVID. Individuals with this condition are sometimes called “long-haulers.” The best way to prevent long COVID is by taking precautions to prevent COVID-19 illness. This includes getting the covid-19 vaccine and booster, and wearing a mask that has both good fit and good filtration, like an N95, KF94, or KN95. California Department of Public Health, in partnership with Resolve to Save Lives, an initiative of the global public health organization Vital Strategies, is promoting the Voices of Long COVID campaign to heighten public awareness of long COVID in order to help prevent it.

Four or more weeks after a COVID-19 diagnosis, some individuals experience returning illness, recurring health problems, or a range of new symptoms. This is ...

05/19/2023

Meerkat Fun Facts:

#1 They are immune to certain types of venom. After a sting or bite, they may feel unwell, but they always make a full recovery.

#2 They are experts at capturing and preparing scorpions to eat. First, they remove the scorpion's tail. Then, they rub the scorpion in sand to remove any venom from the exoskeleton. So clever!

#3 They don’t drink water! They absorb all the water they need from the plants and animals they eat.

Source: factanimal.com/meerkat/

42,841 pounds of food given away for the week of May 8-12, 2023.

05/11/2023

Watch Acting Surgeon General, Dr Bhushan, discuss the importance of slowing down and prioritizing rest in our fast-paced and often stressful world. For more information visit or click here to go to Office of the California Surgeon General or visit their website osg.ca.gov/about

Alameda County Health Care Services Agency

05/10/2023

Arctic Fox Fun Facts:

#1 Their coats are seasonal. In the winter their coat is white and 200% denser than their summer “blue” coat.

#2 Under their coats, their skin is dark to help absorb and retain heat in the winter.

#3 To make it through the winter when food is scarce, arctic foxes collect food in the summer, bury it, and feed on it all winter long.

Source: factanimal.com/arctic-fox/

37,050 pounds of food given away for the week of May 1-5, 2023.

05/09/2023

Serving over 20 individuals a day at our South Hayward Parish location, we are always in need of donations. Currently, the items we need most are: men’s boxers, men’s & women’s t-shirts, men’s jeans, shoes, deodorant, cooling rags, and back packs.

Please call to schedule your drop-off. We want to make sure we have staff on hand and ready to receive your donations when you come by. We are not able to accept unscheduled donations. Our numbers are:

FirstPres Shelter: (510) 634-4750
SHP Shelter: (510) 634-2229

05/04/2023

Repost from National Institute on Aging - NIH
Did you know osteoporosis affects about 1 in 5 women over age 50? The risk of developing it increases as women grow older. Attend NIA’s and the Office on Women's Health - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services YouTube Live Q&A event on May 15 at 1 p.m. ET to hear experts discuss women’s health and aging.
More info here: https://go.nia.nih.gov/3mD8Rw9

Alameda County Health Care Services Agency

05/03/2023

Tarsier Fun Facts:

#1 They are the only venomous primate. They can secrete a toxin from a gland in their arm which they mix with their saliva when they feel threatened by predators.☠️

#2 Their eyes are bigger than their brains—16mm in diameter! Tarsiers are nocturnal, so having large eyes helps them see better at night. 👁👁

#3 They can turn their heads 180° like an owl!🦉

Source: factanimal.com/tarsier/

41,301 pounds of food given away for the week of April 24-28, 2023.