Announcements, Events, Resources, and Trainings
Check out this page for upcoming events, workshops, trainings, celebrations, funding opportunities, and other timely resources for programs!
Planting Justice's Fruit Bearing Tree Distribution
Alameda County (AC) is supporting Planting Justice in distributing free fruit trees to anyone living in Alameda County.
They have already distributed a little over half of the 1000 trees AC funded, and need to distribute all trees by the end of May. Any help spreading the word about these trees would be appreciated! Or just come get some trees yourself.
Trees that we are offering for free in this program to any current Alameda County residents:
- Dogwood
- Loquat Seedling
- Medlars
- Mt. Ash
- Quince
- Apricots
- Some Cherries
- Some Peaches
- Arrowwood
- Honey Locust seedling
- Rosa Rugosa
- Pomegranates
- Olives
- Catalpa
- Oaks
- Lemon Strawberry Guava
- Incense Cedar
- Black Locust
- Tree Germander
- Golden Curls Willow
- Big Leaf Maple
- Fragrant Sumac
- Guajes
- Blueberries (2 Gal Pot)
- Raspberries (2 Gal Pot)
This is in-person, at PJ's East Oakland Nursery only. If you have any questions please email, s.musaji@plantingjustice.org.
Dream Youth Clinic's Dream Big Youth Community Fair on Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Dream Youth Clinic's Dream Big Getting to Zero Youth HIV Prevention Community Fair on Friday, May 22 at the Lake Merritt Band Stand from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
This will be a wonderful FREE youth led event for Oakland youth ages 13 to 24 where they will learn about youth centered resources and action for HIV awareness and prevention while hanging out and having fun.
They will have free food, cool giveaways, a DJ all day, a free photo booth, a T-shirt making station, henna art, and a special guest will be performing! We are expecting over 100 Oakland youth and families to attend the event.
Where: Lake Merritt Band Stand
Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Cost: Free for everyone
If you need transportation, click here to register
RECAST & Be the Change Consulting 2026 Offerings
Oakland ReCAST is partnering with Be The Change Consulting (BTC), for its third year of delivering transformative capacity building for community-based organizations across Oakland.
This year's series is grounded in human-centered design and trauma-informed practice, and is thoughtfully crafted to meet providers where they are. These sessions use a trauma informed lens to create a space to breathe, reflect, grow, and lead.
This year's offerings includes 8 virtual topics listed below:
RECAST & Be the Change Consulting 2026 Offerings
If you would like to attend, please use the link for the corresponding date below:
MAY
Burnout Prevention and Self Care Strategies
JUNE
Building Trust in Teams: Trauma-Informed Facilitation Tools for Leaders
JULY
Healing Centered Case Management
AUGUST
Identifying and Navigating Compassion Fatigue
SEPTEMBER
Burnout Prevention and Self Care Strategies
GO Public Schools Reclassification Family Leadership Program (FLP) starts on April 15th, 2026
GO Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that partners with families across Oakland to provide free, family centered programs focused on student success, college and career readiness, and parent leadership.
They are launching their Reclassification Family Leadership Program (FLP)—a space for families of multilingual learners to deepen their understanding of the reclassification process and build the tools to advocate for strong outcomes for English learner students.
To attend, you must register: bit.ly/ReclassificationFLP
When: 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, and 5/20
Cost: Free; registration required— bit.ly/ReclassificationFLP
What to expect:
- Learn how reclassification works and what supports help students succeed
- Understand key student outcome data for multilingual learners
- Build leadership and advocacy skills alongside other families
A Message from Mayor Barbara Lee: Standing Together Through Interruption of CalFresh Benefits
Mayor Barbara Lee provided a message and assistance to the Oakland Community about the crisis threatening over 77,000 residents; the federal suspension of CalFresh (SNAP) benefits could strip 22,000 children and 16,000 seniors in Oakland of critical food assistance – taking $35 million in monthly food purchasing power from our community.
Destiny's Art Center: Teddy Bear Movement Class Starts October 17th, 2025
Destiny's Arts is excited to launch our FREE, drop-in Teddy Bear Movement class at Clinton Recreation Center starting Friday, 10/17 at 11:00 a.m.
This caregiver-inclusive class centers joyful movement, music, rhythm, and storytelling for little ones from first steps to preschool.
Who: Oakland families with children ages 0–5 (open to all; we center and prioritize families of color, especially home-based families or those not connected to traditional school systems)
When: Fridays at 11:00 a.m. starting 10/17
(this program will run through the end of the school year)
Where: Clinton Recreation Center, 655 International Blvd., Oakland
Cost: Free; no registration required—drop in!
What to expect: playful movement, early literacy through rhythm and stories, and a welcoming space for children and caregivers to grow together.
Questions? Please contact Mike Lee at mike@destinyarts.org.
