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Join Oakland Thrives, The San Francisco Foundation, East Bay Community Foundation, and Northern California Grantmakers for a site visit in the 40x40 neighborhood on November 1st to learn about the visionary work of Rise East. This half-day event includes transportation through the neighborhood, lunch in Liberation Park, and stops at key sites.
Join community, philanthropic, and public sector changemakers in a discussion about the racial and economic justice opportunities in East Contra Costa County and a community-centered philanthropic collaborative activating leadership development, narrative change, and public and philanthropic investment in the region.
Join us for an important virtual panel discussion on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm PST / 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm EST. We'll explore valuable lessons from recent place-based, community-led initiatives and their implications for future efforts. Moderated by: Brandi Howard, President & CEO, East Bay Community Foundation. Panelists Include: Tonya Allen, President, McKnight Foundation Fred Blackwell, CEO, San Francisco Foundation Dr. Tony Iton, Formerly of The California Endowment Garland Yates, Formerly of The Annie E. Casey Foundation Please note: You must log in to Zoom to join the discussion.
Imagine an East Oakland where Black children and families are not only surviving but flourishing. In this vibrant and inclusive community, every individual can reach their full potential and contribute to the greater good. RiseEast is a 10-year collective effort to make deep and lasting improvements in the well- being of Black children and families in East Oakland, with initiatives that are direct reflections of the hopes and needs of the people who live here.
This program is an opportunity to learn more about Sierra Health Foundation’s Community Economic Mobilization Initiative (CEMI) that works to build the capacity of frontline communities to advance equitable, regional economic development and climate resilience.
Data has proven to be a vital ingredient in furthering racial and economic equity in the Bay Area. However, not all local organizations have the capacity to leverage data-driven insights and tools to drive solutions forward and achieve equitable outcomes.
Please join the California Youth Organizing Funders Collaborative for a discussion focused on the power and impact of investing in youth organizing as a strategy that supports a broad array of foundation and donor priorities - from youth development, to climate change, to mental health and well-being to power and movement building and leadership development for a truly just, inclusive and equitable California. This session will provide historical context, resources, dialogue with youth organizers and learning between practitioners in philanthropy who seek to invest in youth power and youth leadership development.