Artists Building Communities

07/24/2024

Today is bittersweet. For over 4 years, Artists Building Communities brought dignity to our unhoused neighbors

In partnership with our unhoused neighbors, we built 15 up to code emergency tiny homes in Oakland.

Today, Dmitry (Director of Perspective and Innovation) passed the first box of screws to the amazing artist Danni from .community

ABC is closing on this high note as we've decided to donate all of our remaining build materials and stored tools to this deserving community. They're preparing to build permanent affordable housing in the form of tiny homes.

We want to thank the 300+ volunteers who helped us along every step of the way. Thank you to everyone who donated funds, food, materials, and time towards this project.

Thank you to all of our inspiring partners 🙏🏿🙏🏽🙏🏻 especially the , who funded our final two builds and made sure that Kimba's tiny house was saved from demolition.

Of the 15 tiny homes we've built, 5 recipients are now in permanent affordable housing. We are hoping this number continues to grow and our organizers will stay connected in support of this dream.

Thanks again! We could have never done this without your help. 🏠💚✨️

06/27/2024

DONATE TODAY!

Hello everyone!
Although we no longer operate, one of Artists Building Communities old partners is seeking $5k more to reach their annual operating budget.

They have a generous donor who is matching everything that people donate up until July 30th!

Support them in bringing hygiene products like feminine care, wipes, underwear, and socks to those who need it most. Low income and unhoused people deserve the dignity that Simply the Basics offers.

Through them we were able to supply Cob on Wood 's Resiliency Center with 5 different sizes of underwear for women and men.

This is so needed, please support them if possible!

Simply the Basics is the first nationally reaching Hygiene Bank. This informational video will help you understand our programs, our impact, and our goals! w...

06/13/2024

This is a nice lunch event happening in Livermore next Thursday. Come celebrate formerly unhoused people who are making an impact on their community

05/06/2024

REMINDER! Alameda County opens up their Section 8 lottery today. Their application portal closes at 8pm tonight, so hop on it! 🙂 https://www.haca.net/
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Housing assistance for low-income people in Albany, Berkeley, Dublin, Emeryville, Newark, Ashland, Castro Valley, Cherryland, Fairview, San Lorenzo and more.

04/12/2024

“On Monday, April 22nd, the Supreme Court will begin to hear oral arguments for Johnson v. Grants Pass, a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that barred municipalities across the western United States from punishing their unhoused residents for sleeping outside, even when there are no available shelter options. Many think that the Supreme Court will likely side with the establishment that has fought to continue to sweep its poorest constituents, so it’s imperative that the people show up in solidarity with our unhoused neighbors!
Join the Bay Area mobilization on Monday, April 22nd at 10:00am as we march from the Federal Building, to the State Building, and then ending at San Francisco City Hall. At each stop there will be speakers representing a large solidarity network of organizations.”
-Coalition on Homelessness

02/02/2024

A few friends created a gofundme for Mr Kelly's replacement truck. He helped move Tiny home four 3 times, and has supported numerous residents during illegal evictions. He is a very deserving man, please support him if possible. Any little bit helps, and please share with your circles

My name Kelly, I'm 75 years old living in my RV in Oakland. And recently the tran… Kelly Thompson needs your support for Replacement Truck for Vietnam Veteran

09/22/2023

Next Weekend Residents of the Wood Street Commons will bike from Oakland to Sacramento to meet with our Senator, Assembly members and possibly our Governor!

They aim to advocate for their unhoused members currently living at the BOSS Cabins on Wood Street. The conditions are poor and the services are lacking.

They want to work with politicians on improving their conditions, and better centering the voices of the unhoused in decisions that effect them. This is necessary so that they will have the best chance at maintaining healthy and abundant lives.

The Wood Street Commons need $4,000 more to fund:
+Community van to support this ride and community
+Gas
+Food
+and other bike supply needs!

See the flyer and a full list of requested supplies below.

Please donate to this coalition directly at tinyurl.com/woodstreetride

and is a the and in the on in and California Homeless Union

Thank you Caron Cabbage for this beautiful video 🚲🚲🚲

08/10/2023

Save Street Spirit!!
This is a newspaper that has done amazing things in support of the Bay Area's unhoused community. Please come to their fundraiser, donate and spread the word!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-concert-to-save-street-spirit-tickets-692814144757?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/27/2023

📣 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙑𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙨!!

🏠This Saturday and Sunday (4/1-4/2) from 11a-5p we will be building Tiny Home 15

👉 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣 𝙪𝙥 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚: form.jotform.com/220095639342153