Approve Inventory Item No. 220 to provide a grant to Asian Law Alliance in the amount of $35,000 relating to providing legal services at the Vietnamese American Service Center and supporting Rapid Response Network education and outreach efforts, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Duong)
This document outlines a recommendation from Supervisor Betty Duong to approve a grant of $35,000 to the Asian Law Alliance (ALA) for providing legal services at the Vietnamese American Service Center and supporting the Rapid Response Network's education and outreach efforts. The recommendation is set for final consideration on June 18, 2026. The grant aims to assist residents in accessing legal services in their preferred languages and support community engagement efforts.
Key points
The grant amount is $35,000 for the Asian Law Alliance.
The funding will support legal services at the Vietnamese American Service Center.
The grant aims to assist 3-5 residents per session with legal consultations.
ALA is a member of the Rapid Response Network, providing emergency legal services.
The recommended action will benefit children and families, with no impact on seniors.
Limitations
The document includes placeholders such as 'DATE:' without a specific date.
The document does not provide details on the full requested amount by ALA.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Two Supervisor Betty Duong 128763 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Betty Duong, Supervisor SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item No. 220 Asian Law Alliance RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 220 to provide a grant to Asian Law Alliance in the amount of $35,000 relating to providing legal services at the Vietnamese American Service Center and supporting Rapid Response Network education and outreach efforts, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Duong) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is a one-time cost of $35,000. The recommended amount is less than the requested amount in order to align with the Board of Supervisors' policy cap while still funding the maximum number of requests. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION Access to free or low-cost legal services in preferred languages remains a barrier for many community members in Santa Clara County, especially those who live in District 2. Asian Law Alliance (ALA) provides free in-language legal services across a variety of practice areas which equips the organization to effectively and compassionately serve those seeking legal...
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This document is a cover sheet for a funding request from the Santa Clara County Asian Law Alliance. The organization is a nonprofit entity requesting $80,840 for a program that will operate from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, specifically in District 2. The entity has a fiscal sponsor and has received previous funding from the County for similar activities. The proposed funding aligns with the Board of Supervisors' strategic priority of strengthening community safety and reforming the criminal justice system. The entity affirms compliance with the County's grant agreement terms.
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Entity requesting funding: Santa Clara County Asian Law Alliance
Amount requested: $80,840
Type: Nonprofit Entity
Fiscal Sponsor: Yes
Geographical reach: District 2
Duration: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
Strategic priority supported: Strengthening community safety and reforming the criminal justice system
Current contracts with County: Yes
Affirms compliance with grant agreement terms: Yes
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Budget Inventory Item Cover Sheet Entity or Individual(s) requesting funding:lsanta Clara County Asian Law Alliance Amount of funding requested: 80840 D Type of Entity/Individual(s):0 Governmental Entity ✓ Nonprofit Entity For-Profit Entity Other: !...._ _ _ _ _ _ ___,;......i;.....;;.__,;....___;_""'---==----------'------, D Note: Nonprofit and for-profit entities must provide current Certificate of Status from Secretary ofState showing good standing to receive funding. Does Entity/Individual have a Fiscal Sponsor?□ No [Z] Yes (please identify): A Fiscal Sponsor is a nonprofit that is taking on responsibility for accepting and/or disbursing funds on behalf of the grantee or sponsored entity. Note: Fiscal Sponsors are available 9.!!:D!.for new initiatives or projects that have not yet incorporated, or for individuals. Nonprofits that are not in good standing with the California Secretary of State, and for-profit entities, may not use a fiscal sponsor. Geographical reach of program or activities to be funded: D Countywide Or specific district(s) (check all that apply): ODistrict 1 [Z]District 2 ODistrict 3 ODistrict 4 ODistrict 5...
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This document contains letters of support for the Asian Law Alliance (ALA) related to Agenda Item 179, emphasizing the importance of ALA's work in providing legal services and support to immigrant and low-income communities in Santa Clara County. Multiple individuals, including Lynette Parker, Vanessa Hatakeyama, and Mimi Nguyen, express their strong support for funding ALA through the budget inventory process, highlighting its critical role in advocating for marginalized groups and ensuring access to justice.
Key points
Lynette Parker supports funding for ALA, citing a long history of collaboration.
Vanessa Hatakeyama emphasizes ALA's essential role in supporting vulnerable communities and its commitment to cultural competency.
Mimi Nguyen highlights ALA's mission and its importance in civic engagement, especially in an election year.
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The document appears to be a draft as it contains multiple email threads and informal communication.
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BoardOperations From: Sent: To: Subject: Lynette Parker Friday, May 8, 2026 1:16 PM BoardOperations [EXTERNAL] Agenda Item 179 Dear President Lee and members of the Board of Supervisors: We strongly support the recommendation from Supervisor Betty Duong to provide support to the Asian Law Alliance (ALA) through the budget inventory process. Our agency has worked closely with ALA for over two and a half decades and we think very highly of their work in the community. Sincerely, Lynette Parker Associate Clinical Professor of Law/Supervising Attorney Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center (KGACLC) -Lynette Parker Pronouns: she/her/hers Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center Santa Clara University Law School This message and its attachments are sent by a law office and may contain information that is confidential and protected by privilege from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, you are prohibited from printing, copying, forwarding, or saving this email and any attachments. Please notify the sender immediately if you believe that you are not the intended recipient. 1 BoardOperations From: Sent: To: Subject: Robert Yabes Friday, May 8, 2026 1:20...
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The attachment contains public comments in support of the Asian Law Alliance (ALA) regarding agenda item 179. Multiple individuals, including Carla Torres, Channary Bill, and Dr. Angelica Cortez, express their strong support for the recommendation from Supervisor Betty Duong to provide budget support to ALA, highlighting its critical services to the community.
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Public comments are in support of agenda item 179.
Carla Torres, a community advocate, supports the recommendation from Supervisor Betty Duong.
Channary Bill, President of the Cambodian Women’s Association, also supports the recommendation.
Dr. Angelica Cortez, Founder & CEO of LEAD Filipino, expresses her support and has worked closely with ALA.
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The text includes multiple instances of similar comments, which may indicate redundancy.
The document contains unresolved placeholders and formatting artifacts.
The document appears to be a draft as it includes multiple signatures and comments without clear finalization.
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Re: Agenda item 179 Dear President Lee and members of the Board of Supervisors: I strongly support the recommendation from Supervisor Betty Duong to provide support to the Asian Law Alliance (ALA) through the budget inventory process. I have worked closely with ALA for a number of years and think very highly of their work in the community. Asian Law Alliance, has years of service in Santa Clara County as a non-profit organization and provides critical services to our community. Sincerely, Carla Torres Community Advocate Re: Agenda item 179 Dear President Lee and members of the Board of Supervisors: I strongly support the recommendation from Supervisor Betty Duong to provide support to the Asian Law Alliance (ALA) through the budget inventory process. I have worked closely with ALA for a number of years and think very highly of their work in the community. Sincerely, Channary Bill President, Cambodian Women’s Association (CWA) BoardOperations From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Angelica Cortez Monday, May 11, 2026 9:43 AM BoardOperations; D2Inventory [EXTERNAL] Support for Budget Inventory Item #179 Asian Law Alliance ALA Budget Inventory Support Letter - 179.pdf To those...
This document contains multiple letters of support for Inventory Item #179 for the Asian Law Alliance (ALA) addressed to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. The letters are from various executive directors of community organizations, expressing strong support for ALA's work in providing legal services and advocating for vulnerable communities. The letters emphasize the importance of ALA's role in civic engagement and community support.
Key points
Multiple letters of support for Inventory Item #179 for the Asian Law Alliance.
Letters are from Philip Nguyen (Vietnamese American Roundtable), Huy Tran (Services, Immigrant Rights and Education Network), Jen Masuda (Yu-Ai Kai), and Raj Jayadev (Silicon Valley De-Bug).
Support for ALA's work in providing access to legal services and advocacy for marginalized communities.
Emphasis on collaboration between the organizations and ALA in addressing community issues.
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The document contains multiple letters but lacks specific details about the budget or the exact nature of Inventory Item #179.
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BoardOperations From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Philip Nguyen Monday, May 11, 2026 5:18 PM BoardOperations Richard Konda; D2Inventory [EXTERNAL] Letter of Support for Asian Law Alliance for Inventory Item #179 VAR _ ALA Inventory Item Support 2026.pdf Dear Board Operations Team, Please see the attached letter of support from the Vietnamese American Roundtable (VAR) for the Asian Law Alliance for Inventory Item #179. Best wishes, Philip -Philip Nguyen (he/him) Executive Director Vietnamese American Roundtable | http://varoundtable.org To help protect y our priv acy , Microsoft O ffice prev ented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Vietnamese A merican Roundtable 1 May 11th, 2026 Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors 70 W. Hedding Street San Jose, CA 95110 Re: Letter of Support for Inventory Item #179 for the Asian Law Alliance Dear Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, I, Philip Nguyen, am pleased to write this letter in support of Santa Clara County Budget Inventory Items #179, recommended by Supervisor Betty Duong, to support the Asian Law Alliance’s (ALA) work to provide access to legal services at the Vietnamese American Service Center (VASC)...