To get through the pandemic, Danielle is finding new ways to spend time with her family. Together, they walk their dog, garden, and have movie nights. “It’s been a little challenging,” she says. “But it’s been nice spending so
By Ingrid Becker, Associate Director - Community Engagement There are a lot of unknowns in our world right now, but in East Oakland, a crew of people know exactly how to support their neighbors. A group of women
Every day, older Americans – a quickly growing population – help make Alameda County a vibrant place to live. They are working, volunteering, mentoring, learning, and leading. Every day, older adults share their wisdom and experience with future generations, and
When people who are homeless first enter emergency housing, sometimes it’s been awhile since they’ve had a warm meal. As the Food Services Manager at East Oakland Community Project, it’s Andre Green’s job to have breakfast, lunch, and dinner on
Usually, when you see a packed parking lot, dozens of shopping carts, and bustling aisles — you might expect to find a sale at the mall. But this scene is just a typical morning on our Agency Shopping Floor all
