HOPE Collaborative

HOPE Collaborative Our mission is to advance racial, economic, and health equity in Oakland through community-driven food and neighborhood initiatives. Food Systems, 2.

The HOPE Collaborative envisions vibrant Oakland neighborhoods that provide equitable access to affordable, healthy, locally grown food; safe and inviting places for physical activity and play; sustainable, successful, local economies—all to the benefit of the families and youth living in Oakland's most vulnerable neighborhoods. The HOPE Collaborative brings together Oakland flatland community mem

bers and organizations to transform neighborhoods by promoting access to healthy, local food and safe places to live and play. We help neighborhoods build community wealth by advocating for programs and policies that support a locally owned food system. The HOPE Collaborative has three action teams: 1. Built Environment, 3. Economic and Civic Community Ownership.

Join us for a guided hike at Lake Chabot! Spend time in nature and share your ideas about the future of East Bay Regiona...
08/21/2026

Join us for a guided hike at Lake Chabot! Spend time in nature and share your ideas about the future of East Bay Regional Parks! During the hike, we’ll explore Lake Chabot, learn about native plant species and how they contribute to healthy ecosystems and cleaner air, and participate in an interactive activity along the trail. No previous hiking experience is necessary!

HOPE Collaborative is working with the East Bay Regional Park District as it develops its District Plan, and we want to hear directly from Oakland youth about their experiences with parks and green spaces. We want to learn what encourages youth to visit parks, what barriers make it difficult to access them, and what would make regional parks more welcoming, accessible, and engaging. At the end of the hike, participants will complete a short Youth Parks Survey. Survey completion is required as part of participation, and feedback will be shared with the East Bay Regional Park District to help inform its District Plan. Take our survey and be entered to win gift cards from Uber, Clipper, and more!

-What to Bring
Please come prepared to walk and spend time outdoors. We recommend:
Comfortable walking shoes
Comfortable clothing
Reusable water bottle
Sun protection
A light layer depending on the weather

Need help getting to Lake Chabot? Rides may be available upon request. Contact [email protected] to request transportation support. AC Transit Line 28 also provides service to the Lake Chabot area.

Additional information about the event logistics at Lake Chabot Regional Park will be provided to registered participants.

Registration Link here: HTTPS://TINYURL.COM/YOUTHLAKECHABOT

Survey Link Here: http://bit.ly/HOPEparkssurvey

HOPE Collaborative is partnering with the East Bay Regional Park District to better understand how youth and young adult...
08/11/2026

HOPE Collaborative is partnering with the East Bay Regional Park District to better understand how youth and young adults (ages 14–24) in East and West Oakland experience parks, trails, and green spaces. The East Bay Regional Park District is currently developing its District Plan, a long-term planning document that will help guide future investments, programs, and improvements throughout the regional park system.

The purpose of this survey is to hear directly from young people about their experiences with parks. We want to learn what encourages youth to visit parks, what barriers make it difficult to access them, and what improvements would make parks more welcoming, accessible, and engaging for young people.

Survey respondents will be entered to win gift cards from Uber, Clipper, and more! Fill out our survey here: bit.ly/HOPEparkssurvey

Deadline Extended to August 7th!!! HOPE Collaborative is recruiting a group of 3-5 high school-aged youth from Oakland t...
08/04/2026

Deadline Extended to August 7th!!! HOPE Collaborative is recruiting a group of 3-5 high school-aged youth from Oakland to help shape the future of East Bay parks. As part of this youth engagement opportunity, participants will work alongside HOPE Collaborative staff and our Young Adult Leadership Program (YALP) member to help plan and carry out outreach activities, engage other young people across East and West Oakland, and share youth perspectives that will help inform the East Bay Regional Park District’s District Plan.

Program Schedule:
August 10: Orientation, Leadership & Outreach Training
August 12: East Bay Regional Park Visit & Community Engagement Activity
August 14: Community Engagement & Outreach Training
August 15: Tabling & Survey Gathering at Roots Community Health’s Health & Resource Fair

If you’re a high schooler passionate about nature, parks, environmental justice, or want to see change made in your community, please fill out our interest form in our bio or at https://bit.ly/EBHOPEYouthParks to learn more and apply! Email [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions. Applications close August 7th.

08/04/2026

DEADLINE Extended to August 7th:

HOPE Collaborative is recruiting a group of 3-5 high school-aged youth from Oakland to help shape the future of East Bay parks. As part of this youth engagement opportunity, participants will work alongside HOPE Collaborative staff and our Young Adult Leadership Program (YALP) member to help plan and carry out outreach activities, engage other young people across East and West Oakland, and share youth perspectives that will help inform the East Bay Regional Park District’s District Plan.

Program Schedule:
August 10: Orientation, Leadership & Outreach Training
August 12: East Bay Regional Park Visit & Community Engagement Activity
August 14: Community Engagement & Outreach Training
August 15: Tabling & Survey Gathering at Roots Community Health’s Health & Resource Fair

If you’re a high schooler passionate about nature, parks, environmental justice, or want to see change made in your community, please fill out our interest form in our bio or at https://bit.ly/EBHOPEYouthParks to learn more and apply! Email [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions. Applications close August 7th.

Reflecting on an incredible year with our Youth Action Board. Over the course of 7 months, our Youth Action Board member...
07/20/2026

Reflecting on an incredible year with our Youth Action Board. Over the course of 7 months, our Youth Action Board members learned about food justice, environmental justice, community health, redlining, the impacts of colonization and how these issues affect our communities. and that shape our communities. They strengthened their public speaking skills and leadership skills. The program concluded with youth creating a video featuring a puppet show focused on the impacts of data centers on our communities.

Thank you to each Youth Action Board member for your dedication, curiosity and commitment this year!!!!!

Over the past 8 months our second Environmental Justice Cohort has been learning about air quality, health impacts, and ...
06/02/2026

Over the past 8 months our second Environmental Justice Cohort has been learning about air quality, health impacts, and community solutions for East Oakland. Though the program has ended we want to shoutout all of our amazing participants and guest presenters who have supported the program! We can’t wait to continue our fight for clean air and environmental justice in our communities!

HOPE Collaborative’s Young Adult Leadership Program (YALP) has opened up the opportunity for one young adult leader per...
05/21/2026

HOPE Collaborative’s Young Adult Leadership Program (YALP) has opened up the opportunity for one young adult leader person age (18-24) to work alongside HOPE staff to support youth outreach and engagement focused on Oakland parks, public spaces, accessibility, and community wellbeing.

The selected YALP member will receive training in community engagement strategies including facilitation, outreach, project planning, and youth leadership development. With support from HOPE’s staff, the YALP member will help develop and lead outreach activities with Oakland youth throughout the summer in collaboration with the East Bay Regional parks District.

The YALP member will also support a small working group of high school youth involved in outreach and engagement efforts across East and West Oakland.

Program Timeline: June 8th, 2026 - August 31st, 2026
Time Commitment: 7.5 hours per week. Hours are flexible and can be completed on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for in person work, with the option for occasional independent remote work.

Compensation: $500/month

Compensation will be distributed at the conclusion of the program.

Apply here:https://bit.ly/YALPSummer2026 or link in bio!

For any questions, please email [email protected]

Joins us for a Sock- Puppet Screening! The Youth Action Board invites you to a creative screening of a sock-puppet show ...
05/06/2026

Joins us for a Sock- Puppet Screening!

The Youth Action Board invites you to a creative screening of a sock-puppet show that explores the environmental impacts of AI on our communities, Oakland, and future generations.

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: 3461 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94601

RSVP link in our bio!

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2000 Franklin Street, 3rd Floor
Oakland, CA
94612

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 1pm

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