RECAP
Although Oakland’s problems with violence, joblessness and unaffordable housing are decades in the making, the recent COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated these issues locally and nationally. That said, this current crisis presents a new opportunity to innovate for a better Oakland. The opportunity to meet these challenges and push for transformative, lasting change lies here, now, with us.
The Oakland Fund for Public Innovation’s COVID-19 Relief Fund raised money to address the negative economic and social impacts of the pandemic. To date, this Fund has been used to address issues of food insecurity, homelessness, community health education, and economic insecurity for over 25,000 Oakland residents and families. The support from our community partners has been critical in addressing the inequities that have been heightened by the pandemic.
The fund, which has raised more than $5.7 million, has supported some of our highest need residents, families, and low-income small businesses of Oakland.
Please note the COVID-19 Relief Fund is closed at this time, thank you for your support.
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