Cupertino gives housing assistance to De Anza College students

College housing grants

The City of Cupertino contributed $50,000 in grant funds to help create the De Anza College Housing Assistance Grants Program to assist students who are struggling with the region’s high cost of housing. Through this program, De Anza is able to provide one-time emergency grants of up to $2,000 for eligible students who may be facing eviction or need help with move-in costs.

To qualify, a student must be listed on the lease for a rental in Cupertino, must be taking at least six units at De Anza College and have already completed at least 12 units, and must show financial need by qualifying for the California College Promise grant. Students are also required to complete the free application for Federal Student Aid and become a client of West Valley Community Services, which helps administer the housing program.

Interested students can learn more at cupertino.org/housing or via email to Erika Flores at floreserika@deanza.edu.

Commission vacancies

Cupertino residents can apply for positions on city commissions that will have vacancies in January 2023. These include the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission, Arts and Culture Commission, Housing Commission, Library Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission and Technology Information and Communications Commission.

The application deadline is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 6. Applications can be submitted at cupertino.org/vacancies. For more information, email the city clerk’s office at cityclerk@cupertino.org.

Blacksmith demonstrations

Baer Blacksmith Shop at McClellan Ranch Preserve will be open Dec. 31 and Jan. 28 for those who want to learn about early Cupertino history and the craft of blacksmithing. The forge will be fired up from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and blacksmithing demonstrations are offered on these days.