News Update

The City recently launched a new Alameda Strong Campaign to raise money for Alameda businesses, residents, and non-profits who make Alameda the truly awesome city that it is.

The goal is to raise over $1 million for grants that can help our local businesses and others recover from the devastating impacts of COVID-19. If you are in a position to do so, please help fund the emergency relief grants by making a tax-deductible donation to the “Alameda Strong” community fund today. Donations are being accepted online through The East Bay Community Foundation.

Alameda’s small businesses, nonprofits, and low-income renters need our support. Please donate today at www.alamedastrong.org.

(Donations can also be submitted by check. Make the check payable to: “Alameda Strong Fund” and mail it to: East Bay Community Foundation; Attn: Alameda Strong Fund; 200 Frank Ogawa Plaza; Oakland CA 94612)

Please help get the word out about this campaign — the grant is dependent on community donations.

We were absolutely blown away by @girlcancook451’s participation in the ABCs of Park Street Game. She completed the full alphabet and even got creative by including her son and signing their way together through downtown. Check out a few favorites! www.instagram.com/p/CAqxmNGh03p

(B is for the @alamedaballetacademy, while they dance in their rooms. M is for movies at the iconic @alamedatheatres. W is for waffles from the one and only @oleswaffleshop.⁣⁣)

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ABCs of Park Street Game

What is your favorite #downtownalameda business? Join us for the ABCs of Park Street Game and THREE of you could win a $100 gift card to the Park Street business of your choice! 🥳⁣

To participate, simply: ⁣
1. Post a photo of a Park Street business on Instagram or Facebook and caption it with the corresponding letter of the alphabet. For example, “A is for the Alameda Theatre & Cineplex.” The photo can be a picture you take while you’re out for a social distancing walk, a picture you take of your takeout meal back at home, or a drawing by one of your kiddos. Feel free to get creative! 🤗⁣
2. Tag your photo with BOTH #downtownalameda and #abcsofparkstreet.⁣

The Bay Area’s shelter-in-place order has been extended but there are still ways to support your community, friends, and neighbors while maintaining social distancing.

Shopping online, over the phone, ordering out, and promoting your wonderful local businesses are just a few of the ways you can support your community and independent, family-owned businesses.

How you can support local while maintaining social distancing:

Shop Online – Many local businesses have an online presence and can mail or personally deliver your items. This is also a great time to stock up on gift cards for future visits or gift giving opportunities.

Order Out – Order takeout, delivery, or curbside pickup from your favorite restaurant.

Leave a Review – Did you have a memorable experience with the owner or an employee the last time you were at a local business? Show your love for favorite shopping, service, and dining establishments by leaving a review.

Promote on Social Media – By interacting virtually with local businesses, you can help them survive this difficult time. Comment and share posts from your favorite local businesses. Post about your favorite places using #DowntownAlameda and tag us @DowntownAlameda. (And remember to follow Downtown Alameda on Instagram and Facebook.)

Like and Subscribe – Be sure to like your favorite local places on all social media channels and subscribe to their email lists to get updates on their activities.

Stay up-to-date with information about downtown businesses offering take-out, delivery, gift certificates, services, and virtual experiences. Our Open For Business list is updated often with more businesses being added.

Please share this link: www.DowntownAlameda.com/open-for-business

Support your friends and neighbors by supporting local business. #together6feetapart

Mother’s Day is a little different this year, but you can still enjoy the tradition of surprising Mom with a gift. Alameda’s downtown businesses continue to offer take-out, delivery, gift certificates, and virtual experiences. 

Pick Up a Sweet Treat:

Crispian Bakery – Order a pie, lemon meringue tart, chocolate cake, or a plethora of other goodies for Mothers’ Day pickup on Sunday.

Feel Good Bakery – Celebrate Mom with some sweets! Order something special online or pick out something from the store display case.

Tucker’s Ice Cream – Order a pint to go — choose your flavor and they will hand pack your ice cream for you. Ice cream cakes are available too.

Roses Are Red and So Is Wine:

Farmstead Cheeses & Wines – Treat Mom to a Farmstead wine pick. How About an Oregon Pinot Noir at an Amazing Price?

The Park Street Cellars – Find a unique wine for Mom. Shop in the store or shop anytime online, but remember to pickup by Saturday.

Order Flowers for Delivery:

You can now support local healthcare heroes while also supporting our wonderful Alameda restaurants.

A new Feed Alameda’s Frontline meal sign-up program launched by CASA (Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda) enables community members to treat our local healthcare heroes with meals delivered from Alameda restaurants.

Goal = Keep everyone thriving.

Alameda Hospital is supported by a large team of nurses, doctors, and staff working tirelessly during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are ensuring our Alameda community receives the best possible treatment and testing options. They are fielding calls and providing virtual and on-site patient support for COVID-19 and other health issues.

The campaign was created in close coordination with the Alameda Hospital Foundation. The goal is to coordinate delivery to the hospital of at least 20 lunches and 20 dinners per day thru early May. Given their intense focus right now, healthcare workers would SO appreciate your donation of lunch and/or dinner. 

If you’d like to contribute OR share the sign-up page with others to buy 10 or 20 meals, please CLICK HERE.

CASA is dedicating current efforts towards community resilience, and working to sustain all of those around us. This includes driving ongoing donations to the Alameda Food Bank, Meals on Wheels, and our local small businesses. More information can be found on their new COVID-19 Community Resilience webpage.