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WE Offer: Outreach events, Weekly text messages and seminars

08/08/2026

A HUGE thank you to Maria and her friend for helping us get all of the school supplies organized and ready for today’s giveaway! 💜🎒 Your time and helping hands are truly appreciated.

And a very special thank you to We Can Help for generously donating the school supplies that are helping us make sure our students head back to school prepared. 📚✏️

It truly takes a community, and we’re grateful to everyone helping Our Youth Matter continue to serve our youth! 💜

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08/06/2026

A huge THANK YOU to We Can Help! for their generous donation of school supplies for our Our Youth Matter Back 2 School Bash! 💜🎒✏️

Because of your kindness and commitment to our community, more children will head back to school feeling prepared and confident. Every backpack, notebook, pencil, and supply makes a difference in a child’s education and reminds them that their community believes in them.

We are incredibly grateful for your partnership and your heart for giving back. Together, we’re helping set our youth up for a successful school year—one backpack at a time.

Thank you, We Can Help, for making an impact! 💜

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08/05/2026

🎒📚 FREE BACK-TO-SCHOOL GIVEAWAY! 📚🎒

School is almost here, and Our Youth Matter is excited to help students head back to school prepared!

If your child needs school supplies, stop by our FREE Back-to-School Giveaway.

🗓 Saturday, August 8, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Carter Gilmore Park
1324 66th Ave
Oakland, CA 94621

🎒 FREE Backpack
✏️ FREE School Supplies
👧🏽 Child must be present
📚 While supplies last

Questions? Call or Text (510) 694-4OYM (696)

💜 Please LIKE • SHARE • TAG a family who could benefit. Every share helps us reach another child in our community.

Together, we’re building brighter futures—one backpack at a time! 💜

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05/21/2026

Only 2 days left until Our Youth Matter celebrates 18 YEARS! 💛

Join us Saturday, May 23 from 1 PM – 3 PM at Carter Gilmore Park (Greeman Field), 1390 66th Ave, Oakland.

We’ll have pizza, cupcakes, games, raffles/prizes, music, and community fun for the whole family as we celebrate 18 years of serving youth and families in Oakland.

Whether you’ve supported, volunteered, donated, attended events, or simply encouraged us along the way, thank you for being part of the OYM journey. We hope to see you there!

05/20/2026

In 2017, today was officially recognized as Our Youth Matter Day in the City of Oakland. 💛

As we prepare to celebrate 18 years of community impact, we’re grateful for every youth, parent, volunteer, supporter, and partner who has been part of this journey.

Come celebrate with us this Saturday for games, pizza, cupcakes, raffles, music, and fun for the whole family!

📍 Carter Gilmore Park
🗓 Saturday, May 23
⏰ 1 PM – 3 PM

Thank you, Oakland, for 18 years of love and support. 💛

05/20/2026

4 days until we celebrate 18 YEARS of Our Youth Matter! 💛

Come on down this Saturday and celebrate with us right where it all began! We’ll have food, games, cupcakes, raffles, music, and good community vibes for the whole family.

📍 Carter Gilmore Park
🗓 Saturday, May 23
⏰ 1 PM – 3 PM

Whether you’ve supported us from the beginning or are just getting connected, we’d love to see you there as we celebrate 18 years of serving Oakland youth and families.

Bring the kids, bring a friend, and come celebrate with us!

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Thank you to for the generous donation of dolls 💕Your support helps create joyful moments for our children and reminds ...
12/19/2025

Thank you to for the generous donation of dolls 💕
Your support helps create joyful moments for our children and reminds us how local businesses can make a real impact in the community. We are truly grateful for your heart and partnership.






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Thank You to an Anonymous Donor 💛Because of your generosity, we were able to purchase toys for children for our upcoming...
12/13/2025

Thank You to an Anonymous Donor 💛

Because of your generosity, we were able to purchase toys for children for our upcoming Toy Giveaway. This support means more than words can express.

If you’d like to help us reach more children in the next 7 days, here’s how you can give:

Donate: Links in bio
• PayPal: Paypal.me/ouryouthmatter
• Cash App: $itonya
• Venmo:
• Zelle: Our Youth Matter | (510) 229-7467

🎁 Toy Drop-Off Location:
Oakland Public Library – 81st Ave Branch
1021 81st Ave., Oakland, CA
🕙 Monday–Saturday | 10 AM – 5 PM

Every toy, every dollar, every share matters.

🎁 Amazon Toy Drive – Our Youth MatterWe’re collecting toys for our annual Toy Giveaway and need your help. Many families...
12/11/2025

🎁 Amazon Toy Drive – Our Youth Matter

We’re collecting toys for our annual Toy Giveaway and need your help. Many families are facing a tough season, and your support truly makes a difference.

🗓 Deadline to donate: December 19
🧸 Donate via our Amazon Wishlist (ships directly to us)
👉 Click the link in our bio to donate
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2U1TMPMOTVVBC?ref_=wl_share

💛 Prefer to make a monetary donation?
You can donate here:
• PayPal: paypal.me/ouryouthmatter
• Cash App: $itonya
• Venmo:
• Zelle: Our Youth Matter | (510) 229-7467

Thank you for supporting our youth and helping us spread holiday joy. We truly appreciate you.

Only 10 days left!OYM is seeking toy donations + in-kind gifts for children ages 2–12.Deadline: Dec 19Pickup available.D...
12/11/2025

Only 10 days left!
OYM is seeking toy donations + in-kind gifts for children ages 2–12.
Deadline: Dec 19
Pickup available.

Donate: Paypal.me/ouryouthmatter
Cash App $itonya
Venmo 
Zelle  Youth Matter (510) 229 – 7467

Help us make Christmas brighter for our families.
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