A San Francisco Bay Area Progressive Directory Saturday 9 Jul ...

can only be accomplished through tough General Plan policies and the implementation of a
groundwater management plan. Address: 1390 North McDowell Blvd., Suite G 306,
Petaluma CA 94954 Email: owl@owlfoundation.net Web: http://owlfoundation.net
[14 Aug 2010]
Oakland Asian Students Educational Services (OASES) Mission is to empower
students with limited resources through education, mentorship and service to strengthen the
Oakland community. Address: 196 Tenth Street, Oakland CA 94607 Voice: (510) 891-
9928 Fax: (510) 891-9418 Web: http://www.oases.org [24 May 2010]
Oakland Based Urban Gardens (OBUGS) Mission is to build community through
educational programs offered in a network of neighborhood gardens, green spaces and farmers
markets. OBUGS offers numerous programs to students in West Oakland in our programs
students learn about gardening, nutrition, exercise, healthy eating, science, and have fun.
Address: 1724 Mandela Parkway, Suite 1, Oakland CA 94607 Voice: (510) 465-4660
Fax: (510) 465-4677 Email: obugs@obugs.org Web: http://obugs.org/ [12 Jun 2011]
Oakland Citizens Committee for Urban Renewal (OCCUR) Serves the greater
Oakland / East Bay region as a commiunity building intermediary and direct service
organization dedicated to public policy, non-profit capacity building, information technology,
and consumer education. OCCUR has been nationally commended for its positive impact on
low-income and emerging communities. OCCUR programs cover a diverse range of successful
community engagement and service activities. Address: 1330 Broadway, Suite 1030,
Oakland CA 94612 Voice: (510) 839-2440 Fax: (510) 268- 9065
Email: occur@sbcglobal.net [24 Oct 2008]
Oakland Food Connection Promotes nutritional awareness, access to healthy foods and
the connections between people and our planet. Address: 4173 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite
10, Oakland CA 94619 Voice: (510) 482-1898 Web: http://foodcommunityculture.org/
[16 Oct 2010]
Oakland Food Policy Council Promotes an equitable and sustainable food system in
Oakland, California. Address: Food First, 398 60th Street, Oakland CA 94618
Voice: (510) 654-4400 x233 Email: oaklandfood(at)foodfirst.org
Web: http://www.oaklandfood.org [16 Oct 2010]
Oakland Kids First Supports visionary youth leaders who transform Oakland’s schools
and communities through organizing, alliance building, creative arts, and leadership training.
At Oakland Kids First, we create lasting cultural change that increases the supports and
opportunities necessary for student success in Oakland schools through partnership and
youth-driven ideas and action. We believe that as a critical mass of young people take
responsibility for themselves, for each other, and for their education they have the power to
immediately improve student culture and school climate and organize more effectively with
their peers to win long-term systemic changes. Address: 1924 Franklin Street, Suite 310,
Oakland CA 94612 Voice: (510) 452-2043 Fax: (510) 452-2075 Email: info-ATkidsfirstoakland.org
Web: http://www.kidsfirstoakland.org [20 Jan 2008]
Oakland Museum of California Provides unique collections, exhibitions and educational
opportunities designed to generate a broader and deeper understanding of and interest in
California's environment, history, art and people. Museum programs are responsive,
accessible and meaningful to the public, including school children, teachers, scholars, the
immediate Oakland community, and an increasingly diverse California population.
Address: 1000 Oak Street (at Tenth Street, two blocks from Lake Merritt BART), Oakland CA
94607 Voice: (510) 238-2200 Web: http://www.museumca.org/ [24 Jan 2009]
Oakland Public Library Inspires and delights our diverse community as a resource for
information, knowledge, and artistic and literary expression, providing the best in traditional
services, new technologies and innovative programs. Web: http://www.oaklandlibrary.org/
[21 Nov 2009]