Our 30th Anniversary is next month!
Celebrate with us at Easy Does it Day 2025: Three Decades of Dedication, a free BBQ for the Community we Serve and their allies. Get your free tickets now.
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May 23, 2025
The May Update
Greetings friends of Easy Does It, here is everything new in May,
Our favorite time of year is almost here. We are a week from a summer filled with events, community outreach, and our 30th anniversary celebration, which will be a free BBQ at San Pablo Park on June 28, starting at 12 PM . This month, we will be collaborating with Berkeley Ready on a virtual Disaster Preparedness Workshop. In June we will be at multiple resource fairs with the Oakland Housing Authority, the USOAC’s Annual Convention, and of course Juneteenth. We could not be more excited to celebrate 30 years of helping our clients live as they choose in their own homes.
The Easy Does it Day Menu is out Now
On June 28, we will celebrate an incredibly special occasion, our 30th anniversary. In honor of this important milestone, we will be hosting a free BBQ for the disability and Senior communities, which we serve. We will have Premium Burgers, Hot Dogs, Ribs, Chicken, Hot Links, and multiple Vegetarian options; all freshly prepared by our Team. We will also be playing a short game of Bingo to be available for an exciting new activity as well as live entertainment, which will be announced as we get closer to the event. Visit our website to get your free tickets now and be sure to reach out to our Team if you need help reserving your ticket.
Get TicketsFree Transportation for Berkeley Clients
If you are one of our Berkeley Clients, you have the option of requesting free transportation both to and from the event, just let our dispatchers know you would like to reserve an Easy Does it Day Ride. Clients also have the option to test an early version of our online booking system, and its effectiveness will determine if we attempt to implement this bookings system for all of our service calls. So be sure to give it a go and provide feedback if you would like to see us implement this feature in the not-too-distant future.
Reserve TransportationDisaster Preparedness with Berkeley Ready
Just before kicking off our 30th Summer of Outreach, we are thrilled to be kicking off a series of online workshops with our friends at Berkeley Ready! Their agency exists to ensure that all Berkeley Residents have the knowledge and resources needed to stay safe during natural disasters or emergency situations. They also ensure that Easy Does It has the resources needed to continue operating during a natural disaster.
In this online series of workshops, their team will walk EDI’s clients through a variety of disaster scenarios and how they can stay safe during them. Be sure to pay close attention to their talks, as attendees will have a chance to win a variety of prizes during the quiz after. Our first workshop on the 30th will focus on how to stay safe during an Earthquake, visit our website to get your unique webinar link.
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Our 30th Summer of Outreach
Over the next few months our Team will be getting back out into the Community for our 30th Summer of Outreach! We will be tabling at numerous events throughout the Summer to get the word out about our Wheelchair Rescue and Expanded Wheelchair Repair Services. We would like to connect with our supporters and hook everyone up with this year’s collection of Easy Does It Merch. Here are just a few of the events we look forward to tabling in June.
Oakland Housing Authority’s Resource Fair & BBQ
We’re thrilled to once again be tabling at The Oakland Housing Authority’s third annual Resource Fair and BBQ. Every year, the Oakland Housing Authority puts together multiple events where their residents can learn about the wealth of resources available to them in Alameda County; we cannot wait to connect them with our Wheelchair Resue and newly expanded Wheelchair Repair programs.
USOAC’s Annual Convention
Shortly after, we will be tabling at United Seniors of Oakland and Alameda County’s Annual Convention. The USOAC provides resources and advocacy for the county’s aging population and their annual convention is an opportunity to reflect on their accomplishments before the Healthy Living Festival. It is also an opportunity to learn about our services and pick up some free EDI merchandise.
Berkeley’s Juneteenth Festival
Every year The City of Berkeley commemorates Juneteenth with a street festival right in front of our main offices. Our team loves spending the day celebrating emancipation on Adeline with the Community we serve. We are looking forward to seeing many new and familiar faces, while connecting them with our safety net services.
Community Resources
Ecology Center’s Summer Solstice Gathering
Friday, June 20 from 6pm to 8pm
Join Ecology Center on Friday, June 20, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the serene courtyard of the Multicultural Institute in Berkeley for the Ecology Center's Summer Solstice Celebration. This event marks the longest day of the year, a time honored by cultures worldwide as a symbol of abundance and renewal. It is an opportunity to reflect on our connection to the Earth and our commitment to its stewardship as we look ahead to the work still to be done.
Get TicketsHousehold Fire Weather Planning class
Friday, June 20 from 6pm to 8pm
Wildfires are now more frequent, destructive, and fast-moving than ever. A Household Fire Weather Plan will help you make important decisions before extreme fire weather starts, including: deciding to leave your home; choosing where you will go; planning multiple evacuation routes; and identifying who you can ask for help.
This interactive virtual class, led by the City of Berkeley's Office of Emergency Services, lets you connect with fellow community members, helps you answer key preparedness questions, and guides you in creating a plan to keep your family safe during fire season.
Register to AttendSix Critical Steps to Disaster Preparedness class
Thursday, July 10, 2025 from 7:00 pm–8:00 pm
In this one-hour class, staff from the City of Berkeley's Office of Emergency Services will give a short interactive presentation on the six critical steps you can take to be ready for potential disasters in Berkeley. Come ready to participate!
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