At 76 years young, Spectrum client and Oakland resident Ollie Jackson is a retired beautician who’s favorite thing in life is babies and older people. “I’m a people person, I love people!” an enthusiastic Ollie shared with us. In addition to her time as a beautician, Ollie spent 25 years as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) prior to her retirement.
In February, Ollie had back surgery and when she returned home, she was in need of a new heater. “I came out of surgery, and the next day, Spectrum put in a new Central Heating system in my home! I couldn’t believe this was happening - I was so grateful!” Many clients in Alameda county are without safe, reliable appliances in their homes. Spectrum has helped Ollie for over 20 years through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), and more recently, our weatherization program. “They keep me safe, they keep me warm! This year, my bill has been especially high and I have been fortunate to receive this help.”
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BUTTERNUT SQUASH, CHICKPEA & LENTIL MOROCCAN STEW
Serves 4 | Cook Time: 30 Min | Prep Time: 15 Min
Cozy vegan Moroccan stew simmered with spices, tender butternut squash and protein-packed chickpeas & lentils. This incredible, healthy Moroccan stew recipe makes a wonderful plant based dinner. Serve with naan for the perfect meal!
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive or coconut oil
1 medium white or yellow onion, chopped
6 cloves of garlic, minced
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
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Spectrum’s Fall Prevention Program helps seniors stay physically active! We offer fall prevention skills-building training sessions that help to develop strength, improve mobility and balance and increase hand-eye coordination.
For the first time in over a year, Fall Prevention clients were able to gather in-person at the San Leandro Marina to participate in Spectrum's 2021 Fall Prevention Awareness Walk. On the first day of Autumn, almost 100 Fall Prevention clients joined the event to celebrate Fall Prevention Awareness Week.
We heard stories of how our Fall Prevention Program has impacted the lives of clients, allowing them to remain active or helping them to recover from an injury, illness or surgery. Many participants expressed thanks for the online Zoom classes that kept them active and engaged during shelter-in-place orders.
Could you or someone you know benefit from Spectrum's Fall Prevention exercise classes or educational workshops? If so, please reach out to Program Manager, Stacey Blackard at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Spectrum relies on donations to continue to offer and expand our Fall Prevention exercise classes and other programs If you can make a gift today to ensure these programs remain available to those that need them most, please click HERE.
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Spectrum employees, Board and Volunteer Committee Members, as well as family and friends, celebrated Appreciation Day at the Oakland Coliseum.
We gathered for a delicious tailgate BBQ before heading into the stadium to watch the Oakland A’s take on the Texas Rangers.
This event was a wonderful opportunity for those who work in different departments to get to know each other. We were so grateful for the opportunity to finally gather and celebrate all that we've been able to accomplish.
"I had a great time with my Spectrum Family and I'm looking forward to doing it again! - Anthony, Spectrum Staff
"Everything was well organized. Spectrum consistently puts on quality events." - Brandon, Committee Member
Interested in becoming a volunteer with Spectrum? Learn more by clicking here.
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