Despite market volatility in 2023, the Red Oak Opportunity Foundation (ROOF) pulled together to distribute over $90,000 to East Bay nonprofits.

 

The funds were distributed to 21 charities that directly benefit East Bay communities. These nonprofits support the unhoused, at-risk youth, women and children in need, the environment, educational- and arts-based programs, mental health services, social justice, food insecurity, and much more.

 

Here are a few of the great organizations that we supported. We encourage you to learn and support them as well. Watch for more updates on Red Oak’s blog, where you can sign up for email updates here.

 

WOMEN’S DAYTIME DROP-IN CENTER is an organization that has been serving the East Bay for 30 years. Providing drop-in services that include hot meals, groceries, hygiene products and housing resources to at-risk homeless women and children the organization both empowers them and keeps them safe. Each month they serve over 150 women and children in need. Red Oak agents have been supporting this charity for years and continue to do so.

 

YES NATURE TO NEIGHBORHOODS is another organization that Red Oak agents have been supporting for decades. In partnership with nature, YES challenges Richmond families and young adults to lead healthy and connected lives while embracing their communities. Placing an emphasis on equity, diversity, cultural relevance and mutual respect, YES creates a collaborative environment seeking to remove the barriers that impede access for less privileged individuals.

 

LUNA KIDS DANCE, INC. is another longtime ROOF recipient in support of equitable and inclusive practices. The organization brings creativity, equity and community to the lives of children through dance and creative activities. They have worked with children, parents, educators, schools, artists and various organizations for over 30 years, helping to develop future leaders, choreographers and visionaries.

 

If you have questions about the organizations mentioned above, or about ROOF in general, reach out. And we hope you will donate to ROOF, too.