IMPORTANT INFO & UPDATES
Our Efforts re COVID-19
Serving our unhoused brothers/sisters and other vulnerable populations across Oakland (seniors, disabled, immune-compromised, low income families).
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Food
We are addressing the deep food insecurity by distributing food from restaurants, caterers, and food services. We distribute individually packaged fresh meals, non-perishable food bags and produce bags. If you are a restaurant or caterer with leftover food or would like to donate, please contact us. |
Supplies
We are purchasing and distributing critical sanitation, hygiene and household supplies. |
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WATCH // EOC's COVID-19 Response Efforts
Learn about EOC's Expanded Services in Support of Oakland's Vulnerable Populations |
WATCH // Business Insider Today
"How American Families Are Grappling With Homelessness During A Pandemic," featuring two unhoused mothers EOC supports. |
If You Need Help
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If you are unhoused/unsheltered/homeless, senior citizen, disabled, or a person with a pre-existing health condition(s)/compromised immune system, low income family and are in need of food, hygiene/sanitation or household supplies, please contact us! Call or text us at 510-990-0775 with your request and needs. Or email us at info@eastoaklandcollective.com.
Our distribution days (pick up or drop off) are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday's each week, between 1 PM - 4 PM. |
Our COVID19 Efforts In the News
US homelessness could shoot up by 45% by the end of the year -- but these organizations are helping families find relief- Business Insider
Frontline Healers ‘Protectors of the Last Frontier’ Extend Food Service During COVID-19 Pandemic - Post News Group
The pandemic isn’t slowing the East Oakland Collective down - Berkeleyside
How has COVID-19 impacted homeless advocates and service providers? - Street Spirit
COVID-19 Giving Guide: How To Donate To Reach The Most Marginalized - Forbes
Bay Area's essential workers on the front lines of COVID-19 - Mercury News
East Oaklanders band together in the face of coronavirus threat - SF Chronicle
Helping Bay Area Organizations During COVID-19 Pandemic - KTVU News live segment 3.23.2020
Impact of a coronavirus outbreak on unhoused residents and call for a moratorium on sweeps - KPFA Upfront live segment 3.11.2020
Coronavirus: As Bay Area cities shut down, homeless are hit the hardest - Mercury News
How to help during the coronavirus crisis – East Bay Times
Coronavirus: Bay Area jurisdictions struggle to move homeless residents into trailers - Mercury News
Oakland Restaurant Feeds Those in Need While Trying to Stay Afloat - NBC Bay Area
Frontline Healers ‘Protectors of the Last Frontier’ Extend Food Service During COVID-19 Pandemic - Post News Group
The pandemic isn’t slowing the East Oakland Collective down - Berkeleyside
How has COVID-19 impacted homeless advocates and service providers? - Street Spirit
COVID-19 Giving Guide: How To Donate To Reach The Most Marginalized - Forbes
Bay Area's essential workers on the front lines of COVID-19 - Mercury News
East Oaklanders band together in the face of coronavirus threat - SF Chronicle
Helping Bay Area Organizations During COVID-19 Pandemic - KTVU News live segment 3.23.2020
Impact of a coronavirus outbreak on unhoused residents and call for a moratorium on sweeps - KPFA Upfront live segment 3.11.2020
Coronavirus: As Bay Area cities shut down, homeless are hit the hardest - Mercury News
How to help during the coronavirus crisis – East Bay Times
Coronavirus: Bay Area jurisdictions struggle to move homeless residents into trailers - Mercury News
Oakland Restaurant Feeds Those in Need While Trying to Stay Afloat - NBC Bay Area
#WokeEastOakland"In order to have influence, pull a chair to the table and be involved in the change you want to see.”
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FOCUS AREAS
Civic Engagement & LeadershipAdvocacy and organizing for representation in local government and developing Deep East Oakland resident power and leadership.
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Economic EmpowermentIncreasing opportunities in Deep East Oakland for individual and collective wealth.
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Homeless Services & Solutions Addressing the immediate needs of unhoused populations across Oakland. Advocacy and organizing on behalf of and with the unhoused in Deep East Oakland.
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Addressing lending barriers with the East Oakland SuSu Lending Circle Program.The East Oakland SuSu Lending Circle Program connects East Oakland residents of color, particularly Black low and middle income individuals who fall between 30-80% of the area medium income (AMI) and small business owners, to collectively pool monetary resources for personal and group economic advancement.
Join the 2020 cohort of the East Oakland SuSu Lending Circle Program to socially lend with your community! |
MUST WATCH!
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Oakland leaders from The East Oakland Collective and The Village featured on DemocracyNow!In a recent visit by DemocracyNow! to the Bay Area, host Amy Goodman did a special segment "State of Emergency," reporting on Oakland's criminalization of growing curbside communities.
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EOC IN THE NEWS
United Nations Expert Describes Oakland and California's Homeless Crisis as 'Cruel'
BondGraham, Darwin. 
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Photo credit: Charles Lee/@picturemesirius
In the Field with The East Oakland Collective, a Grassroots Group Aiding the Homeless
Harshaw, Pendarvis. 
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SUPPORT US
Consider donating today to support efforts to increase racial and economic equity in deep East Oakland. Your valued contributions will directly support programming in civic engagement, leadership, economic empowerment, homeless services and solutions. All monetary donations are tax deductible.
