Believe, Belong, Begin!

by Servant BK Woodson, Sr., Director of Clergy Development  The leaders, members, and staff of Faith in Action East Bay (FIAEB) believe that our work can make a difference. We conference, organize, build relationships, draft and distribute flyers, phone...

Ceasefire Walk!

Friday, July 23rd @ 6pm from St. Benedict Catholic Church located at the corner of 82nd and Bancroft Avenue. We’ll start the walk at 6:30pm to 73rd and Bancroft Avenue. At 73rd and Bancroft, we’ll stand on the corners for a couple turns of the light before...

Sheriff’s Oversight in Alameda County: Progress and Challenges

The California State Legislature recently passed AB1185 which provides for county Boards of Supervisors to establish an Office of Inspector General (IG) and/or an Oversight Board with subpoena powers to oversee operations of sheriff’s departments. Representatives from...

Alternative to Policing Program Advances in Oakland

The Mobile Assistance Community Responders of Oakland (MACRO) pilot is inching towards implementation. Although it’s been frustratingly slow, a pilot will be on the ground in a few neighborhoods soon.  FIAEB leaders and activists have been...