From Sccgov.org. 

Dear Friend,

Last month, I had amazing opportunities to work with the community.  I, along with CHAM Deliverance Ministries, Gardner, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, and the Low-Income Self-Help Center, hosted a health fair for low-income, uninsured, and homeless residents in downtown San Jose. Together we provided health screenings, haircuts, blankets and toiletries, information, and more. 

I also ran in the Turkey Trot, an event that raised more than $1M for local nonprofit organizations. There are many ways to share your gifts and talents with others.  I hope that this holiday season you will have opportunity to do so. Below, I have listed information on Operation 2nd Chance, low-income car loans, foreclosure assistance, volunteer opportunities, and more.  If you have questions, comments or concerns, please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or 408-299-5030.

Sincerely,

Dave Cortese
County Supervisor, Third District

Do you know someone who wants a furry friend?
The Santa Clara County Animal Shelter has a December adoption special – $12 on all adult dog and cat adoptions.  This is a great opportunity to give a home to a special friend.  For more information, please visit their website at http://www.sccgov.org to find your new friend.

Do you know someone with a nonviolent misdemeanor criminal or traffic warrant?
The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with all other Santa Clara County law enforcement agencies, is holding Operation 2nd Chance during the month of December.  Through this program, individuals with nonviolent misdemeanor criminal and traffic warrants can receive a citation with a new court date, in lieu of being booked into the County Jail.  For more information, please contact Sheriff’s Office Records at 408-808-4717.

Do you know someone who lost a home due to foreclosure?
If you know someone who lost a home between January 2008 and December 2011, please share this information with them.  If you lost your home and your mortgages were serviced by Ally/GMAC, Bank of America, Citi, Chase, or Wells Fargo, you may file a claim under the (Attorney General) National Mortgage Settlement.  Claims must be filed by January 18, 2013.  Please visit http://nationalmortgagesettlement.com  for information on how to file a claim. Compensation in this settlement will not affect eligibility in other settlements. 

Do you know a veteran of the Korean War?
This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the Korean War.  There is an opportunity for veterans of the Korean War to receive a Certificate of Appreciation for their service.  For more information, please contact Lou Horyza at [email protected] or my office at 408-299-5030.

Do you know someone who needs a car but can’t afford one?
The Ways to Work Vehicle Loan Program provides low-interest car loans for those who can’t get a traditional loan.  This program, provided by Peninsula Family Services, offers the opportunity to improve mobility and gain financial stability.  For more information on the Ways to Work Vehicle Loan Program, please visit their website at http://www.peninsulafamilyservice.org/need-a-hand/financial-empowerment-services/loans/.

Do you know someone who would like to support foster youth?
Santa Clara County is sponsoring “Operation Santa Drive” for children and youth in foster care.  Through this program, Santa Clara County will collect and distribute donated gifts and cash to children and youth ages 0-21 in our foster care system.  Items will be collected at the San Jose Family Resource Center (591 King Road, San Jose) through December 21, 2012.  Monetary donations can be sent to the Department of Family and Children’s Services, Operation Santa, 379 Tompkins Court, 2nd Floor, Gilroy, CA  95020.  For more information, please contact my office at 408-299-5030.

Do you know someone who has a coat they would like to donate?
There are many people who don’t have a warm shelter to stay in that will keep them warm and safe.  If you have a coat you would like to donate to someone in need, please drop it by the Democratic Headquarters (25 N. 14th Street, San Jose) any weekday or Saturday from 10am to 2pm now through January 4th.

Do you know someone who wants a good volunteer opportunity?
The Tax EZ program is looking for volunteers to help community members file their taxes during the upcoming tax season.  Through this incredible program, low income community members receive assistance in filing their taxes.  This is an opportunity for them to get a refund that they can use to support their families.  FREE training is provided to volunteers.  Volunteers are needed across the county for this program.  For more information, please visit their website at http://www.catholiccharitiesscc.org/tax-ez.

Are you interested in serving on a Santa Clara County Board or Commission?Santa Clara County has more than fifty Boards and Commissions.  These groups play an important role as advisors to the Board of Supervisors on various topics.  We currently have openings in a number of Boards and Commissions including, but not limited to:

• HIV Planning Council for Prevention and Care,
• County of Santa Clara-Moscow Sister Commission
• Social Services Advisory Commission

If you or someone you know would like more information about Santa Clara County’s Boards and Commissions, would like to see what Board or Commission opportunities are available, or would like to apply to serve as a member, please call my office at 408-299-5030 or visit my website.

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Credit solution repair

These days the economy is taking an awful toll on people's credit. Job layoffs, reduced salaries and shrinking retirement funds have placed many of us in a precarious position. 

It's not all your fault that you have credit problems but at least you have an affordable option to easily repair your credit report and once again be able to get those car loans, credit cards and home loans that are so important to all of us.

You can change your credit situation by using our "exclusive automated system" , Credit Solution Repair, makes this all possible. Everything you will be doing to restore your credit is both simple and fast. You’ll wonder what you ever did before you found the Credit Solution Repair system, and that's just the beginning.   Credit Solution Repair is like no other product on the market today.
In order for you to clean up your credit and get yourself a good credit score, you'll need to have the right information and know the correct steps to take.

Remember, you are the only one that will suffer if you make critical mistakes when you are trying to repair your credit. Our fool proof system is designed to prevent this from ever happening to you.

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One of the biggest problems people have when they are trying to repair their own credit is that they often get discouraged by not getting the results they desire. Burying your head in the sand will not change anything at all when it comes to your credit record.

Negative items can stay on your credit record for 7 years and bankruptcies can remain for up to 10 years. Many of these items can be removed from your credit report if you just know the proper way to dispute them.  The credit bureaus assume that most people will never dispute an item or check their record for mistakes. We make sure you handle these items.

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The sad fact is that you will pay big money for a Credit Law Firm and you end up being the one doing most of the work. You pay the firm and then they tell you to get all the documentation together, get paperwork notarized and then fax it in to them.

Big credit law firms tend to work very slowly.  This makes sense as they are billing you hourly and are rarely in a hurry to get things done. The longer the process takes the more money they put on the bottom line.

This extended time span, when using a law firm for credit repair, can cost you $1000's and not to mention the time you will lose in the whole process Credit Solution Repair totally eliminates these problems for you.  Click here for more information.

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If you are serious about writing an application that will get you an interview, then grab a coffee and read every single word on this page.. it’s that important…. (even if you are at work at the moment) Whether you are new to government or are an expert with years of experience, I’m confident you know which of the following statements is true:

The best person for the job is always successful when applying for government positions

Usually, the best selection criteria writer is successful when applying for government positions

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In short it’s a type and click software system using tried and tested templates that took months to fine tune. When I first tested it, a response that normally took me 3 hours to complete was done in just 20 minutes! You see, because of my training and background in government, I know exactly what interview panel members are looking for in selection criteria responses, just as your applications will be noticed using this very system!  Click here for more information.

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