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Featuring Melanie Turner, an Oakland educator who is now able to live and work in the community she serves.For many educ...
04/18/2026

Featuring Melanie Turner, an Oakland educator who is now able to live and work in the community she serves.

For many educators, staying in Oakland isn’t a given—it’s a challenge. Through Rooted, we’re working to change that by creating access to stable, affordable housing.

Swipe to hear from Melanie and see what that looks like in real life.

“It’s affordable for a teacher’s salary… I’m really grateful that it’s not only affordable, it’s comfortable.”

When educators can stay, communities stay strong.

Watch the full story at the link in bio.

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04/10/2026

One week ago, we came together around one shared goal: keeping Oakland educators in Oakland.
Community, partners, and leaders showing what’s possible when a city invests in its people.
This is just the beginning — 33 homes secured, 117 more to go.
Learn more about how we’re building pathways for educators to stay and thrive.
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Yesterday, The Oakland Fund announced the acquisition of a 33-unit apartment building—now preserved as affordable housin...
04/03/2026

Yesterday, The Oakland Fund announced the acquisition of a 33-unit apartment building—now preserved as affordable housing for educators through our program.

To our knowledge, this is the first nonprofit-led acquisition and preservation model of its kind focused specifically on educators. It took an extraordinary group of partners to make it happen.

The room was standing-room-only. What stayed with us most was hearing from educator Melanie Turner, who grounded us in why this work matters.

Thank you to everyone who helped bring this to life.

This is just the beginning. Join us in bringing this model to more educators—learn more, share this post, and connect with us to support the work.

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Oakland is a city full of imagination and brilliance.The Oakland Fund exists to help that brilliance translate into real...
03/07/2026

Oakland is a city full of imagination and brilliance.
The Oakland Fund exists to help that brilliance translate into real outcomes for our communities.

Learn more about how we’re doing this on our website: www.oaklandfund.org

With an updated name, look, and website, our mission remains the same.Our refreshed brand reflects the partnerships and ...
03/07/2026

With an updated name, look, and website, our mission remains the same.
Our refreshed brand reflects the partnerships and community leadership driving change across Oakland.
Check out our new website: www.oaklandfund.org

Oakland's Juneteenth Street Festival returns for its 18th year this Saturday, June 21, from 11 AM to 6 PMon Brockhurst S...
06/20/2025

Oakland's Juneteenth Street Festival returns for its 18th year this Saturday, June 21, from 11 AM to 6 PM
on Brockhurst Street.

Free and open to the public, the festival features live music, youth zones, health and wellness activities, a film screening, and more.

Proudly sponsored by the Oakland Fund for Public Innovation.

Still feeling the energy from Oakland’s Small Business Week Marketplace at Frank Ogawa Plaza! Thank you to everyone who ...
05/09/2025

Still feeling the energy from Oakland’s Small Business Week Marketplace at Frank Ogawa Plaza! Thank you to everyone who came out to support local vendors, enjoy the music, and celebrate Oakland’s small business community.

Special thanks to for organizing a powerful day and to our sponsor partners and the City of Oakland’s Economic & Workforce Development department for making it possible.

Let’s keep uplifting our entrepreneurs and creatives — their love, grit, and brilliance shape the heart of our Town.

The OFPI x OakWeb Mayoral Forum brought community members, small business owners, and nonprofit leaders together for a c...
04/04/2025

The OFPI x OakWeb Mayoral Forum brought community members, small business owners, and nonprofit leaders together for a conversation rooted in Oakland’s realities.

Candidates responded to questions on housing, small business recovery, public safety, and the future of arts and culture—driven entirely by the concerns of Oaklanders.

This forum was about listening, accountability, and building toward a city that works for everyone.

Read the newsletter for more photos, event highlights, and a link to the full recap of questions and candidate responses.

Oakland’s future is on the ballot.Join us this Wednesday, March 27 at 6:30 PM for the Oakland Mayoral Candidates Forum a...
03/25/2025

Oakland’s future is on the ballot.
Join us this Wednesday, March 27 at 6:30 PM for the Oakland Mayoral Candidates Forum at Oaklandia Cafe.
Hear directly from the candidates, ask your questions, and shape the future of our city.

Free & open to all. RSVP encouraged!


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Join us at Breakfast with Business on Thursday, March 20 at Oaklandia Cafe! We’re supporting this pre-election discussio...
03/19/2025

Join us at Breakfast with Business on Thursday, March 20 at Oaklandia Cafe! We’re supporting this pre-election discussion to help our community stay informed ahead of Oakland’s Special Election. Come through, learn what’s on the ballot, and connect with local leaders.

Oakland is at a turning point, and this special election will define what comes next. Join us on March 27 for a nonparti...
03/15/2025

Oakland is at a turning point, and this special election will define what comes next. Join us on March 27 for a nonpartisan mayoral candidates forum, where candidates will share their plans and answer community questions. Free & open to all—RSVP for updates and to submit questions. Be informed. Get involved. Make your voice heard.

Rest & Resilience was a night to celebrate, connect, and restore. Educators, healers, and community leaders gathered for...
02/22/2025

Rest & Resilience was a night to celebrate, connect, and restore. Educators, healers, and community leaders gathered for an evening of self-care, honoring the legacy of Black healers. From massages and yoga to candle-making and financial wellness support, the event provided OUSD staff with a space to recharge. Thank you to everyone who made this possible. Learn more at trioplus.org.

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