Believe, Belong, Begin!

by | Jul 28, 2021 | News

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!

by | Jul 22, 2021 | News

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

by | Jun 28, 2021 | News

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

by | Jun 28, 2021 | News

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...

Sierra Health Foundation Grant Inspires Vaccinations

by | Jun 28, 2021 | News

Faith in Action East Bay (FIAEB) recently received a $100,000 grant from the Sierra Health Foundation to increase Covid vaccinations in Alameda County. Joselin Barajas will serve as the project coordinator. FIAEB will utilize strategies from past census work and...

Bulky Block Party Returns

by | Jun 18, 2021 | News

Oakland residents will once again get to safely and legally dispose of large unwanted items at a free drop-off event series known as the Bulky Block Party, the City announced Thursday. Piloted in 2018 and expanded to a monthly service, the popular Bulky Block Party...