by FIAEB | Jan 30, 2024 | News
In the News: ‘It’s not just what you see.’ Illegal dumping is affecting people’s lives Faith in Action East Bay leader Maria Suarez was profiled in El Timpano’s recent coverage of Oakland’s illegal dumping crisis and the organizing...
by FIAEB | Jan 19, 2024 | News
The Voter Engagement Cohort meets on third Thursdays at 1 p.m.: February – 2/15, March – 3/21, April – 4/18, May – 5/16, June – 6/20, July – 7/18, August – 8/15, September – 9/19, October – 10/17 plus the November...
by FIAEB | Dec 2, 2023 | News
NEWS ADVISORY: Outraged by the unresolved issue of illegal dumping on Oakland streets, community leaders from Faith in Action East Bay and Block By Block Organizing Network will hold a virtual action event with city officials at 6 p.m. Thursday, December 7. Oakland,...
by FIAEB | Dec 1, 2023 | News
People of faith are helping lead the charge for housing justice in California! On November 15, Bethlehem Lutheran Church and Pastor Todd Benson were featured in a major piece in California’s premiere news outlet. We in the PICO California network are making great...
by FIAEB | Nov 30, 2023 | News
Change can happen when we follow the Faith in Action East Bay organizing model. Leonor has seen it work. Leonor Godinez knows firsthand that the Faith in Action East Bay (FIAEB) organizing model works. Through her parish, San Antonio Church/Mary Help of Christians,...
by FIAEB | Nov 30, 2023 | News
At 3 p.m. Sunday, December 31, St. Columba Catholic Church will hold a memorial service to commemorate the lives lost to homicide in Oakland this year. The service will include representatives from community service organizations, and bereaved family and friends. For...
by FIAEB | Nov 29, 2023 | News
Three important pieces of legislation that address the housing crisis were passed this year thanks to grassroots organizing and the support of Representatives Mia Bonta, Lori Wilson, Timothy Grayson, Liz Ortega, and Buffy Wicks as well as Senators Aisha Wahab and...
by FIAEB | Nov 29, 2023 | News
The third annual Guns to Gardens Oakland gun buyback event happened again in Oakland on Saturday, November 18th. The team is pleased to report another wild success! In total, 68 guns and 5 BB guns were collected, made up of 33 handguns,...
by FIAEB | Nov 1, 2023 | News
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...
by FIAEB | Oct 12, 2023 | News
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...
