Oakland Leaf

Oakland Leaf 🍃Our goal is simple: give our students and their parents the resources they need to become success leaders and community members🌳

Oakland Leaf seeks to give students a voice and an opportunity to express themselves creatively in engaging and structured programming that continues throughout the course of the school year, and into the summer. HISTORY:
Oakland Leaf was founded in 2001 by a collective of East Oakland educators who shared a commitment to cultivate community transformation through creative education for youth and

families. The founders of Oakland Leaf saw a need and an opportunity to provide programs that would equip our future leaders with conflict resolution skills as well as artistic and cultural exploration and expression abilities. OUR PROGRAMMING:
Oakland Leaf runs after-school programs at 6 low-income elementary schools in the East Bay, provides high school internships, and even has a 4-week summer camp for middle and high school students. All of our programs are fully subsidized for our participants


OUR PHILOSOPHY & METHOD:
Our long-term vision of social change is for East Oakland youth to be creative, thriving and contributing to their community. We will do this by supporting their growth in the following areas:

Physical Well-being – Youth engage in regular physical activities, practice healthy eating habits, and are environmental stewards

Social & Emotional Well-being – Youth demonstrate self-love, practice self-care, and engage in healthy dialogue with others

Academic Success – Youth are lifelong learners and critical thinkers

Leadership & Service – Youth are empowered to be agents of positive change in their communities

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Contact Information:

Address:
7700 Edgewater Drive, Suite 818
Oakland, CA 94621

Oakland Leaf Foundation is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent provided by law. For additional information about our programs, please contact us at: [email protected] or (510) 564-4334

Or go to: www.oaklandleaf.org

Get ready to celebrate 25 years of Love in Action and win some unforgettable prizes! 🎟️✨Tickets are selling fast for Roo...
06/05/2026

Get ready to celebrate 25 years of Love in Action and win some unforgettable prizes! 🎟️✨
Tickets are selling fast for Rooted and Rising: 25 Years of Love in Action on June 11th. As part of the milestone celebration, we are hosting spectacular Live and Silent Auctions. You won’t want to miss what we have lined up!
Here is a quick sneak peek of what you can win:
✈️ Bucket-List Getaways: A 7-night villa stay in Italy, a wine country retreat in Calistoga, or a creekside Sierra escape.🍽️ Elite Culinary Experiences: A private chef garden party for six, or a luxury date night at Chez Panisse and the Claremont Hotel.🏆 Ultimate Sports Packages: VIP tickets for the 49ers, Giants, Oakland Roots, and Bay FC.🎨 Local Art & Family Fun: Exclusive Oakland Leaf anniversary artwork by LZ Lerman, East Bay bakery favorites, Oakland Zoo passes, and a fire station tour!Every ticket and auction bid supports our mission and keeps our community rising. 🌿❤️

Want to see the full lineup and grab your tickets before they’re gone? Click the link in our bio to visit our event page! tinyurl.com/25YearsofOL

Much love to Metrovation for helping us build a brighter, just, and loving future! ✨We are honored to have Metrovation j...
06/01/2026

Much love to Metrovation for helping us build a brighter, just, and loving future! ✨

We are honored to have Metrovation join us as a sponsor for Rooted and Rising: 25 Years of Love in Action. Partnerships like this one ensure that our doors stay open and our programs remain safe spaces for 1,300+ Oakland youth to feel seen, heard, and empowered.

This partnership is an investment in the heart of Oakland’s development: our next generation of leaders. Thank you, Metrovation, for your vision and for standing with us as we celebrate 25 years of community impact!
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Event Details:
✨ Secure your spot: Link in bio or visit tinyurl.com/25YearsofOL
📅 Save the Date: June 11th, 2026 at 6PM
📍Location: The Terrace Room in Oakland
⏳RSVP By: by tonight!

Let’s celebrate the roots we’ve grown and the future we’re building together.



06/01/2026

Secure your spot: Link in bio or visit tinyurl.com/25YearsofOL
📅 Save the Date: June 11th, 2026 at 6PM
📍Location: The Terrace Room in Oakland

Let’s celebrate the roots we’ve grown and the future we’re building together.

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05/22/2026

Our students have a message for you! 🎤 There are only a few days left to RSVP and secure your tickets, and we want the room to be filled with the community that makes our work possible. Ticket sales have been extended and will close Wednesday! Will we see you there?

Event Details:
✨ Secure your spot: Link in bio or visit tinyurl.com/25YearsofOL
📅 Save the Date: June 11th, 2026 at 6PM
📍Location: The Terrace Room in Oakland
⏳RSVP By: May 25th

Let’s celebrate the roots we’ve grown and the future we’re building together.

A huge much love to our partners at Kaiser Permanente! 💙As we celebrate 25 years of impact, we are honored to announce ...
05/18/2026

A huge much love to our partners at Kaiser Permanente! 💙

As we celebrate 25 years of impact, we are honored to announce as an official sponsor for our upcoming Rooted and Rising: 25 Years of Love in Action celebration.

At Oakland Leaf, we believe that a vibrant, thriving community starts with empowered youth. This partnership helps us provide a holistic, joyful environment for 1,300+ Oakland students to grow and thrive.

Thank you, Kaiser Permanente, for your commitment to the well-being of our community and for investing in the future of Oakland’s next generation of leaders!

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Join us at Rooted and Rising: 25 Years of Love in Action to celebrate the impact we’ve built together and invest in the future of over 1,300 Oakland youth. Your presence helps us expand our youth-centered and joyful learning spaces for the next generation.

Event Details:
✨ Secure your spot: Link in bio or visit tinyurl.com/25YearsofOL
📅 Save the Date: June 11th, 2026 at 6PM
📍Location: The Terrace Room in Oakland
⏳RSVP By: May 25th

Let’s celebrate the roots we’ve grown and the future we’re building together.

OaklandEvents OaklandCommunity YouthLeadership CommunityImpact KaiserPermanente LocalPartnerships

In case you missed our newsletter... we just unveiled the first look at our Rooted and Rising Auction! ✈️🍷To celebrate 2...
05/18/2026

In case you missed our newsletter... we just unveiled the first look at our Rooted and Rising Auction! ✈️🍷

To celebrate 25 years of love in action, we’ve curated experiences that are truly once-in-a-lifetime. From the rolling hills of Tuscany at a private stone farmhouse to the sunset-drenched vineyards of Calistoga, and even a serene creek-side sanctuary in Palisades Tahoe, your next great adventure is waiting for you.

The best part? These exclusive items are only available on the night of June 11th! Start dreaming, start planning, and help us continue providing safe, joyful spaces for our youth with every bid.

Click the link in our bio to see the full sneak peek and grab your tickets before the May 25th deadline! 🎟️✨

Much Love to our friends at ! 🧡As we celebrate our 25th Anniversary year, we are so proud to announce as an official sp...
05/08/2026

Much Love to our friends at ! 🧡

As we celebrate our 25th Anniversary year, we are so proud to announce as an official sponsor for our upcoming Rooted and Rising: 25 Years of Love in Action event!

In a milestone year for Oakland Leaf, community partnerships allow us to sustain our mission. This sponsorship directly supports our work in providing 1,300+ Oakland youth with nurturing spaces where they are seen, heard, and valued.

Thank you, , for investing in the next generation of Oakland leaders and for standing with us in our commitment to building a more loving, just, and vibrant Oakland!
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Join us at Rooted and Rising: 25 Years of Love in Action to celebrate the impact we’ve built together and invest in the future of over 1,300 Oakland youth. Your presence helps us expand our youth-centered and joyful learning spaces for the next generation.

Event Details:
✨ Secure your spot: Link in bio or visit tinyurl.com/25YearsofOL
🗓️ Save the Date: June 11th, 2026 at 6PM
📍 Location: The Terrace Room in Oakland
⏳ RSVP By: May 25th

Let’s celebrate the roots we’ve grown and the future we’re building together. 🌱

Ice cream-making at Encompass was a success! Check out these awesome students learning how to make it from scratch and t...
05/04/2026

Ice cream-making at Encompass was a success! Check out these awesome students learning how to make it from scratch and then after enjoying a sweet treat. 🍨 🍦

04/23/2026

Stay tuned for more!❤️🥰

❤️A Celebration of Our Manager Team, The 7 Pillars of Our OrganizationMuch love and deep gratitude to our incredible man...
04/23/2026

❤️A Celebration of Our Manager Team, The 7 Pillars of Our Organization
Much love and deep gratitude to our incredible manager team. You are not just leaders. You are pillars.
A pillar doesn’t just hold things up; it holds things together. Think of the ancient columns of a great hall that stand firm through every storm, quietly bearing the weight so that everything inside can thrive. That is exactly what each of you does, every single day. When a youth needs steadiness, you are there. When a staff member needs direction, you show up. When a family needs trust, you build it. You are the structure that makes this place feel like magic.
As Maya Angelou so powerfully said: “If you’re always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” You chose the extraordinary path, one of service, sacrifice, and deep commitment, and our community is transformed because of it.
You are seven pillars, each one grounded in who we are:
Community. Cultivation. Critical Thinking. Voice. Love in Action.
You don’t just talk our values. You walk them. You cultivate the next generation, you elevate every voice in the room, and you lead with love as an action, not just a feeling.
To every manager on this team: we see the program meetings, the early parent conversations, and every moment in between. We see the patience, the creativity, and the heart you pour into this work.
This week and every week, we celebrate you.🪴❤️

Address

510 3rd Street, Suite 200
Oakland, CA
94607

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+15105644334

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