Featured Leader: Mary Schlarb

Featured Leader: Mary Schlarb

Home is Blessing Leaders at Faith in Action East Bay (FIAEB) and other organizations in the PICO Federation across the state are celebrating the passing of SB567 (renter protections) and SB4 (affordable housing on faith lands). One of those people is veteran FIAEB...
A Call to Lamentation

A Call to Lamentation

In light of the tragic events occurring in the Middle East and as people of faith who affirm the sanctity of human life, the inherent interconnectedness and wholeness of the human community, we are heartbroken and saddened by the scale of suffering and pain that is...
Survey on Public Safety

Survey on Public Safety

Faith in Action East Bay has created a Public Safety Steering Committee and we would like your input on the issues affecting public safety in Oakland that you think are most important.  We greatly appreciate your participation in this short survey. Your input...
Featured Leader: Myrna Schwartz

Featured Leader: Myrna Schwartz

From the South Bronx to Philadelphia to Alameda County, Myrna Schwartz is compelled by the Jewish value of tikkun olam — repair the world. She works to end the over-incarceration of people with mental illness, substance use disorder, and homelessness....
Featured Leader: Ernestine J. Wilson

Featured Leader: Ernestine J. Wilson

FIAEB leader Ernestine J. Wilson celebrates her influences (including some past and present FIAEB staff) and puts her faith into action by working toward a cleaner and safer Oakland. When did you first get involved with Faith in Action East Bay (FIAEB)? What inspired...