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SERVE MLK Jr. Elementary Playground Build
Sep
3
to Sep 5
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SERVE MLK Jr. Elementary Playground Build

  • Martin Luther King Jr Elementary (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We are helping to build a new play space and sports court at MLK Jr. Elementary in partnership with Eat Learn Play and Kaboom and need your help! No prior experience necessary and work is available for all levels of skills and ability. Sample activities include assembling play equipment, mixing concrete, painting murals, and moving mulch.  Must be age 18+ to participate.

Build week will run for 3 days:

  • Wednesday September 3, 8:30am - 4pm (15 volunteers needed)

  • Thursday September 4, 8:30am-4pm (15 volunteers needed)

  • Friday September 5, 8:30am-3pm (75 volunteers needed)

Lunch, snacks, bottled water and a T-shirt will be provided for all volunteers. Gloves and other safety materials will be provided for the projects that require them. This project will happen rain or shine so come dressed for the weather. Closed-toe shoes are required.  Questions?  Contact Amanda Collison.

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SERVE Community Kitchens
Sep
21
2:00 PM14:00
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SERVE Community Kitchens

Community Kitchens (CK) brings restaurants, community organizations and volunteers together to help feed those in need in Oakland. Founded in 2020, CK provides over 10,000 meals per month through the CK Mobile Oasis outreach bus, town fridges, and community partners. In the Oakland neighborhoods CK serves, over half the people are going to bed hungry at night. CK's mission is to build sustainable, equitable and community-centric foodways driven by the voice of the people to support the underserved in our community. Join us for an afternoon in the CK Kitchen with Chef Kendall to help with food prep, sandwich making and meal packaging. Meals prepared will be delivered in the CK Mobile Oasis outreach bus to Oakland encampments and youth programs. Space is limited. Age 10+. 

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Ministry Fair
Sep
28
10:00 AM10:00
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Ministry Fair

  • 1714 Franklin Street Oakland, CA, 94612 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We seek to be a church that loves and serves Oakland. Join us for our second annual ministry fair featuring representatives from ResOak's nine Oakland-based partners:

  • CityTeam Oakland

  • MLK Jr. Elementary School

  • Harbor House

  • Grateful Gatherings

  • Alameda County Community Food Bank

  • Children Rising

  • Community Kitchens

  • Foster the City

  • Love Never Fails

There are many ways to get involved and serve. Learn more and find out where your gifts (and schedule!) work best.

This event will be held directly across the street from the church after both services on the 2nd floor of 1714 Franklin. Coffee and a light breakfast will be provided.

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SERVE Community Kitchens
Aug
17
2:00 PM14:00
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SERVE Community Kitchens

Community Kitchens (CK) brings restaurants, community organizations and volunteers together to help feed those in need in Oakland. Founded in 2020, CK provides over 10,000 meals per month through the CK Mobile Oasis outreach bus, town fridges, and community partners. In the Oakland neighborhoods CK serves, over half the people are going to bed hungry at night. CK's mission is to build sustainable, equitable and community-centric foodways driven by the voice of the people to support the underserved in our community. Join us for an afternoon in the CK Kitchen with Chef Kendall to help with food prep, sandwich making and meal packaging. Meals prepared will be delivered in the CK Mobile Oasis outreach bus to Oakland encampments and youth programs. Space is limited. Age 10+. 

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Love Never Fails Freedom Walk
Aug
16
10:30 AM10:30
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Love Never Fails Freedom Walk

Join us for Love Never Fail's 4th annual Freedom Walk to raise awareness and take a stand against human trafficking in Oakland. We will gather at Fremont High School, hearing stories from survivors and then walk in solidarity down International Boulevard, one of the most impacted areas in Oakland. Cost $25 and includes a T-shirt, lunch, ice cream truck, and one entry into the raffle of your choice. Stand with us to support survivors!  

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SERVE: Alameda County Community Food Bank
Feb
10
8:30 AM08:30
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SERVE: Alameda County Community Food Bank

  • Resurrection Oakland Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us at the Alameda County Community Food Bank to help sort and pack farm-fresh produce and dry goods for those in Oakland struggling with hunger.  Space is limited to 15 volunteers.  Youth (ages 10-17) are welcome to participate.  One adult is required for every five youth.  Please register here.

The Food Bank is accessible via public transportation (take BART to Coliseum/Oakland Airport Station and then take AC transit bus #98).  

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SERVE: Harbor House
Mar
11
9:00 AM09:00
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SERVE: Harbor House

Join us for a morning of beautification at Harbor House! There will be opportunities to help with painting, gardening, organizing and general cleaning. All ages are welcome. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Space is limited to 20 volunteers. RSVP here for this event.

Harbor House Ministries serves the families in Oakland's San Antonio neighborhood, offering a safe place for many immigrants and refugees. They provide food and clothing access, after-school enrichment for students of nearby Franklin Elementary, spiritual development, youth leadership and family literacy classes. Learn more here.

This event is part of Project Peace's quarterly Day of Service.  They have 265 volunteers helping with projects on March 11th at 10 different organizations throughout the East Bay.  Learn more here.

This event is now FULL. If you are interested in serving at another partner site on March 11th with Project Peace, you can register here.

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