Our Focus Areas
We’ve identified four of the most pressing needs facing families in the East Bay.
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Education is one of the most powerful tools for breaking cycles of poverty. We invest in partners who remove barriers to learning (from early childhood programs to adult literacy and workforce development) so that every person has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
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Stable housing is the foundation of a healthy life. We partner with organizations providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and wrap-around services to help individuals and families regain stability and build a path toward permanent housing.
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No one should go to bed hungry! We support community partners who distribute nutritious meals, operate food pantries, and connect families to benefits programs — ensuring that people across the East Bay have reliable access to the food they need to thrive.
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Young people in the foster system face unique challenges that can follow them into adulthood. We work alongside partners who provide mentorship, educational support, life skills training, and safe spaces to help foster youth build resilience and envision a hopeful future.
Our Community Partners
We’re meeting these urgent needs through our network of 18+ Community Partners, who we select based on their sustainable programs & aligned missions.
Justice Area
Children Rising
Children Rising mobilizes community support for struggling elementary school children living in Oakland’s lowest-income neighborhoods
Crossroads Alternative High School
Crossroads is an alternative high school designed to support and empower parents raising their young children.
Franklin Elementary
Located in the heart of Oakland's San Antonio-Eastlake neighborhood, Franklin serve students from over 30 different countries who speak over 20 languages.
Garfield Elementary School
Garfield Elementary School’s vision is that ALL Garfield students will grow into caring and creative adults prepared to graduate from college and succeed in life.
Lockwood STEAM Academy
Lockwood STEAM Academy help students grow through hands-on learning, strong academics, and a caring school community.
Meadow Homes Elementary School
Meadow Homes is a TK-5 dual-language (one-way) and SEI (structured English immersion) school in the heart of Concord, California
Oakland International High School
Oakland International High School (OIHS) is a Full-Service Community School within the Oakland Unified School District.
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School
At Sylvia Mendez, (formerly Le Conte), our vision is for students to become enthusiastic and proficient learners, mastering fundamentals, taking risks, and tackling intellectual challenges.
West Oakland Middle School
West Oakland Middle School help students grow through consistent support, strong academics, and a school culture rooted in care and pride.