Events
Upcoming A.R.T Screenings
Alameda County Housing and Community Development is sponsoring a viewing of “A Rising Tide” Documentary , the impact of homelessness on our county and panel Discussion.
If you haven’t seen the award-winning documentary created by East Bay native Cheryl Fabio, it is more than just a look at homelessness in Alameda County, but shows us the experience of being unhoused through the eyes of children, their families, and the helping industry that has developed from the housing crisis. The film portrays the experiences, strategies and outcomes of people struggling with finding a place to call home in our community.
At our event we will screening a number of excerpts of this documentary on homelessness, each of which will be following by a discussion on poverty and housing.
Panel: Moderator – Patrick Anderson
- Johnathan Russell, Director, Office of Housing and Homeless Services, Alameda County
- LaTonda Simmons, Assistant City Administrator, City of Oakland
- Vivian Wan, CEO, Abode Services
- Andrea Osgood, EVP and Chief of Real Estate Development, Eden Housing
- TENTATIVE Darlene Flynn, Executive Dir., Race & Equity Department, City of Oakland
Location: CDA Hearing Room, Room 160, 224 West Winton Avenue, Hayward
Join us for a screening of “A Rising Tide,” a poignant documentary by local filmmaker Cheryl Fabio. Explore the challenges of homelessness and housing insecurity in Alameda County through the stories of children, families, and service providers. Witness how rising rent burdens force working families into homelessness, as depicted by medical professionals in the film.
Recognized for its profound impact, “A Rising Tide” has garnered acclaim as an official selection at both the 2023 Oakland International Film Festival and the 2024 African American Women in Cinema Film Festival.
Following the screening, seize the opportunity to engage in a thought-provoking Q&A session with the filmmaker herself.
No registration is required—simply join us for an evening of insightful storytelling and community discussion.
May 30th, 2024 (6 PM – 8:30 PM) The New Parkway Theater: A Rising Tide film screening and discussion
Join All Home on May 30th, 6-8:30pm at The New Parkway Theater, Oakland, for a screening of “A Rising Tide”. Directed by Cheryl Fabio, the documentary delves into homelessness in Alameda County. Film at 6pm, followed by a 45-min panel on East Bay homelessness solutions. Free with registration.
Host A Screening
SWFCenter is looking for community partners and organizations to join us in bringing our film, A Rising Tide, to the housing community. Please send us an email to inquire about hosting a screening at swfcenter4sj@gmail.com.
Previous Screenings
A Rising Tide, a documentary by Cheryl Fabio, explores homelessness through the perspectives of children, families, and service providers. Join us for a free screening followed by a panel led by government and non-profit leaders discussing progress and solutions in poverty and housing.
Panelist:
- Cheryl Fabio – Film Director
- Darlene Flynn – Department of Race & Equity
- Michelle Phillips – Oakland Inspector General
- LaTonda Simmons – ACA / Homelessness Director
