Age-Friendly San Leandro
Initiative Updates
Pedro Naranjo, Human Services Manager
March 19, 2026
Age-Friendly Initiative Priorities
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Plan Sustainability Priority—which includes implementing the structure and systems (e.g., funding, staffing, and partnerships) necessary for the long-term success of the Age-Friendly San Leandro initiative
1) Implement Age-Friendly San Leandro Comprehensive Communications Plan --02/10/26 Presentation to San Leandro Kiwanis Club
--3/24/26 Kaiser’s Aging Well Resource Showcase
--4/18/26 VACCEB Spring Health Fair
--Downtown Farmer’s Markets on 4/29/26 and 6/17/26
--Second Friday events on 5/8/26 (AAPI Fest), 7/10/26 (San Leandro Pride), 9/11/26 (Latin Heritage), and 12/4/26 (It’s a Wonderful Night)
--Video production to promote RideCare and Rental Assistance Programs Personal Protection Priority—which includes protecting the physical, psychological, and financial safety of residents of all ages, whether at home, in public or across cyberspace
1) Participate on the Alameda County Access and Functional Needs (AFN) Advisory Committee
--1/20/26 meeting update
--3/17/26 Personal Emergency Preparedness Training
2) Schedule presentation from the City’s Transportation & Engineering Division to the Senior Commission
--February 19, 2026 Senior Commission meeting
3) Engage partners to explore emergency evacuation support for seniors and people with disabilities
--First meeting in early March 2026
Health & Wellness Priority—which includes ensuring San Leandro seniors have affordable, equitable access to physical and mental health care, especially the basic needs of food, clothing, and hygiene
1) Coordinate Alameda County Healthy Brain Initiative Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) trainings at the Senior Community Center --First AC HBI and the Alzheimer’s Association Community Convening on 2/27/26 --Second AC HBI and the Alzheimer’s Association Community Convening on 4/16/26 2) Convene local food and meal providers to develop a local food network model, actionable demand data, and potential pursue joint funding. --Senior Food Delivery Pilot Program launch update
Transportation Priority—Which includes providing affordable, reliable transportation that takes into account residents’ mobility and cognitive differences and personal destination needs. 1) Identify funding strategies to contract with CityServe to provide RideCare the volunteer driver program in San Leandro
--RideCare Program update
Social Connection Priority—which includes combating the epidemic of isolation and loneliness through creative, varied opportunities for trust building, social interaction, and shared learning
1) Amend the contract with the operator of the FLEX Rides shuttle program to provide monthly day trips for older adults to visit local and regional parks, museums, and Beautify San Leandro volunteer events
--01/23/26 Chabot Space & Science Center update
--02/27/26 Walt Disney Family Museum
--3/20/26 Aviation Museum in San Carlos
2) Explore intergeneration learning and social connection opportunities --Launch of Tech Help Program
Age-Friendly San Leandro
Send feedback and suggestions to:
Pedro Naranjo, Human Services Manager
[email protected]