Sep 26, 2013
Oakland Rising is hosting our last house party of 2013 and you’re invited! On Saturday, October 12th from 4-8pm we will be hosting Bourbon, Beer and Brats. At this a one-of-a-kind house party we intend to raise $1,500 to support Oakland Rising’s fall...
Sep 25, 2013
Communities deluged by flooding are evidence that rain does not discriminate. Here in the Bay Area, Saturday’s rain reminded us ~ the air on Sunday morning smelled fresher, gardens looked more beautiful and even struggling plants showed promise. Rain does not...
Aug 13, 2013
Oakland Rising is hosting our first-ever Open House event on Wednesday, August 28th from 4:30-630pm to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our volunteers and donors. We’re excited to open our doors to you and share a more intimate look into the work and the...
Jun 12, 2013
Next week, Oakland Rising will celebrate 5 years of working in low-income, immigrant and communities of color to ensure that our voices are heard at City hall and at the ballot box. Together, we have identified 47,000 voters in Oakland who support our agenda to build...
May 1, 2013
Today, Oakland native daughter and Oakland Rising’s Executive Director, Esperanza Tervalon-Daumont, received the annual “Making Democracy Work” award from the League of Women Voters. Our work to increase authentic local democracy by building the...
Apr 18, 2013
Mayor Quan released her proposed 2013-2015 city budget earlier this week, on Wednesday, April 17th. Over the next couple of months, Oakland residents and our elected representatives must work to provide input, present alternative proposals, and pass a balanced budget...
