Around Town Back-to-School movie nights: Pixar’s Luca By Piedmont Education Foundation | July 30, 2021 PEF sponsors a family favorite at Havens' Becker Field next Friday and Saturday night.
Bay Area ‘Mama Brown’ transforms students’ lives and futures By Carolyn Jones and Andrew Reed | EdSource | July 30, 2021 Tutoring, field trips and plenty of love made the difference for Oakland students "adopted" by real estate agent.
Around Town Wellness Center seeks sponsors for annual fundraising walk By Wellness Center Support Committee | July 6, 2021 "Walk for Wellness" is an accessible, inclusive, and socially-distanced event to be held September 20-26.
Nonprofit Nonprofit with Oakland roots keeps the beat with Hip-Hop Therapy By Amelia Williams | Bay City News Foundation | June 28, 2021 Beats Rhymes and Life offers a multifaceted framework for helping youth confirm and address their trauma through procuring, analyzing and, eventually, performing hip-hop music.
Around Town Save the Date: Cancer League event set for Sept. 1 By Erin Brayer, Cancer League | June 15, 2021 "Soirée D'été" will be a fun way to wrap up summer, catch up with friends and raise money for this important cause.
Around Town Piedmont Education Foundation welcomes five new members; thanks outgoing trustees By Heather Frank, Piedmont Education Foundation | May 28, 2021 Change of the guard at PEF as plans develop for the year ahead
Bay Area Committed to success: Oakland mentoring program supports student achievements in college and beyond By J.L. Odom | Bay City News Foundation | May 21, 2021 The nonprofit organization Oakland Promise, which supports high school seniors as they graduate high school, is looking for mentors.
Arts & Entertainment Oakland residents and civic leaders turn to quilt art to combat gun violence By Nick Marnell | Bay City News Foundation | May 11, 2021 A partnership with a local anti-violence organization and a national anti-gun violence nonprofit will use quilting art to foster community dialogue.
Nonprofit ‘Students for Solar’ host auction to help fund STEAM building solar panels By Students for Solar | May 11, 2021 PHS and MHS students roll up their sleeves to raise $400,000; virtual auction is live until June 3.
Bay Area Endangered fin whale died after ship strike, investigation determines By Stephanie Lam | Bay City News Foundation | April 27, 2021 The young male whale had blunt force injuries to its neck, researchers from the Marine Mammal Center said.