Rise East

We celebrated a big milestone - $40m raised for Rise East! Thanks to our funding partners, we have just $10m left to go! You can help us reach our goal by donating to any of the 5 organizations stewarding this vision, Black Cultural Zone, The Brotherhood of Elders Network, East Oakland Youth Development Center, Roots Community Health, and Oakland Thrives. Photos by Adriana Oyarzun. See the full list of funding partners, follow along, and join us at www.riseeast.org/donate!

Rise East partners are on a mission to raise $50M -- with just $10M left to go! Watch our journey and join us to create an East Oakland where Black children and families are thriving. Black Cultural Zone, BROTHERHOOD OF ELDERS NETWORK, East Oakland Youth Development Center, Oakland Thrives, Roots Community Health https://lnkd.in/gaGVCrP3

Rise East partners celebrated City Council's unanimous decision, which allows Black Cultural Zone to move forward with the Liberation Park Market Hall and Cultural Hub and Liberation Park Residences. This development will create 119 new affordable housing units and a bustling three-story cultural center that will host a dynamic food hall and support local businesses and artists and create a stable economic hub for Deep East Oaklanders. https://lnkd.in/gv6xs3CX

Paid summer internship opportunity for young adults interested in community health! Rise East partners are expanding college and career pathways by coordinating internships, connecting students with mentors and employers, and preparing students for meaningful, joyful, and productive lives after graduation.

#eastoaklandrises #oakland #thetown #riseeast #collectiveimpact East Oakland Youth Development Center Selena Wilson

Last week Rise East partners celebrated the soft launch of Black Cultural Zone's new Welcome Center, a resource hub that will provide housing supports and job resources to East Oakland residents. The Welcome Center is among the first coordinated investments the Rise East initiative has supported to reinvigorate commercial corridors in the 40x40 neighborhood. As Councilmember Treva Reid said, "we know that as we Rise East, Oakland will rise." https://lnkd.in/gje7k-FY

Reggie and Nicole Borders had sold slices of her homemade pound cake nearly every Sunday morning at the corner of 73rd Ave. and Foothill Blvd. in Deep East Oakland since 2020 when they were among the first local business owners who helped turn a vacant lot into what’s known today as “Liberation Park.” https://lnkd.in/gsYM4cpJ

The Black population of East Oakland will be reduced to only 10% of the overall neighborhood by 2040 if the current rate of displacement continues, according to Carolyn Johnson. The Rise East collective at Oakland Thrives is working to stop this trend. Latinos in the Mission District have used a collective impact strategy to push back against similar displacement pressures in San Francisco. Yesterday’s rain couldn’t stop us from sharing our Promise Neighborhood stories with esteemed leaders from Rise East, including Black Cultural Zone, East Oakland Youth Development Center, Roots Community Health Center, Councilmember Treva Reid, and the BROTHERHOOD OF ELDERS NETWORK. When we stand together, we are unstoppable. #ItTakesAVillage #BlackHistoryMonth Mission Economic Development Agency Mission Promise Neighborhood Felton Institute Dra. Yohana I. Quiróz Aarón Ayala

The first thing visitors notice as they step off bustling International Blvd and into the Clean360 warehouse in Deep East Oakland is the powerful aroma of serenity – a wave of lavender passes through the air followed by a stream of mint, and then possibly a note or two of cinnamon. The second thing they might notice is shop supervisor Damian Bradley, a towering figure in a Raiders sweatshirt who oversees the candle-and-soap making operation. 

Imagine an East Oakland where Black children and families not only survive, but flourish. In this vibrant and inclusive community, individuals can reach their full potential and contribute to the greater good. Rise East embodies the belief that prioritizing the well-being and success of Black children and families can create a catalytic ripple effect that uplifts and empowers all members of our city. Rise East is a call to East Oakland - past, present and future - to rise up and build a space and place where Black people can vigorously grow and thrive. Through its programs, initiatives, and partnerships, we will provide resources, support, and opportunities for growth and success in East Oakland, which will serve as a beacon of hope for the entire city of Oakland. Rise East was born out of the vision and efforts of community leaders and longtime and legacy residents living in Deep East Oakland. Our initiatives are direct reflections of the hopes and needs of the people who live here and those who wish to return. Learn More About How You Can RISE With Us at www.RiseEast.org