A Safe Place Description: Breaks the cycle of family violence and intimate partner abuse. We work every day to provide 24/7 emergency shelter, security and support for families who are not safe at home. Contact: Carolyn Russell, MSW, MA, Executive Director Phone: 510-986-8600 ext 315, Fax: 510-986-8606 Email:crussell@asafeplace.org Website: www.asafeplace.org
Adamika Village Inc Description: First responders for homicides and missing youth; provides vigil, funeral arrangement, and repass services. Contact: Daryle Allums Phone: 510-910-1963 Email:adamikaadamika@gmail.com
Global Communication Education and Arts (GCEA) Description: Translation and immigration support services for African Immigrants. Contact: Almaz Yhidego Phone: 510-560-5520 Email: info.gcsinc@gmail.com Website:www.globalcommunicationservices.org
Love not Blood Campaign/California’s Families United for Justice Description: Provides support and services to individual families seeking assistance in getting healing and justice; working to redress the causes of unjustified police shootings. Contact: Beatrice X Johnson Phone: 510-480-8187 Email:info@cafu4jnetwok.org or cephusJohnson@yahoo.com Website:http://www.lovenotbloodcampaign.com
Oakland Frontline Healers Description: Provides information on food, PPE, COVID-19 testing, homeless shelters, etc. Contact:510-353-3900 (hotline) Website:https://oaklandfrontlinehealers.org
People’s Community Medics Description: Teaches basic emergency first aid skills on a sliding scale; COVID-19 prevention and natural healing, to include massage, acupuncture, Reiki; offers other healing alternatives for keeping your immune system strong. Contact: Sharena Thomas Phone: 510-239-7720 Website:http://peoplescommunitymedics.org Realized Potential Inc Description: Provides positive programs and resources to improve the lives of under-served youth and adults. Contact: Darren White Phone: 510-604-1323 Email: dwhite@rpicares.com Website: www.rpicares.com
Soldiers Against Violence Everywhere Description: Promoting peace in the streets, and advocating for changes that will reduce gun violence in Oakland. Phone: 510-208-4565 Email: info@save-oakland.com Website: www.save-oakland.com Take Back Our Streets (TBOS) Description: Crisis Intervention and Music Wellness for Self-Care Contact: Ceasar and Julius Johnson Phone: 510-346-3046 Website: www.Eastoaklandcollective.com
Taz Foundation Description: Initiative to address anti-bullying and individuals being forced into gun-play Contact: Audrey Candycorn Phone: 510-379-0275
Vision Quilt Description: Empowers communities to create solutions to gun violence through the power of art and inclusive dialogue. Contact: Cathy DeForest Phone: 541-690-6976 Email: visionquilt@gmail.com Website:www.visionquilt.org
Housing Requests: Limited isolation housing is available for people experiencing homelessness who: 1) Have tested positive for COVID-19 OR 2) Are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 OR 3) Have been exposed to COVID-19 Instruction for how to refer to isolation housing is on the Alameda County Public Health Department Operation Comfort webpage.
FOOD RESOURCES
Alameda County Food Bank Description: Our main priority is to ensure that you and your family have access to food during the shelter in place caused by COVID-19. Please use Food Now as a quick and easy way to find the food you may need, or apply for CalFresh Food. We are here for you. Phone: 1-800-870-FOOD (3663) or 1-510-635-3663 Website: FoodNow.net
Fresh Life Foundation Description: FLF is beginning its work by partnering with Community Foods, an independent grocery store newly opened at 3105 San Pablo Ave., in the heart of the San Pablo Corridor of West Oakland. Together with Community Foods, FLF partners with local residents and organizations to offer a range of programs and services available to shoppers at the store. Community Foods is the current hub for FLF initiatives, with the grocery store providing space, partnership and collaboration on community health goals. Email: info@freshlifefoundation.org Website: http://www.freshlifefoundation.org/?fbclid=IwAR1kM1l-207Cr_OYhWbvHixjcjU_FFabsk4-Wc1BTyKtaxyz2DdFyRBdgIg
Please help to slow the spread of COVID-19: · Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or use hand sanitizer · Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. · Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your upper shirt sleeve, completely covering your mouth and nose. · Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects · When in public, keep at least 6 feet distance between yourself and others. · Wear face coverings when conducting essential business and when around others outside of your immediate household. · Observe the shelter in place order
