by FIAEB | Jul 15, 2026 | News
Oakland, Calif. — Thanks to the work of the Faith in Action Illegal Dumping Local Organizing Committee and Block by Block Organizing, Oakland Public Works is bringing back the Bulky Block Party, an event where Oakland residents can attend to conveniently dispose...
by FIAEB | Jul 7, 2026 | News
OAKLAND, CA. – Phase one of the “Oakland Civic Assembly on Transforming Vacant Spaces” has begun: This week, 20,000 randomly-selected households in Oakland will receive an invitation in the mail to participate in a “civic assembly” focused on transforming vacant...
by FIAEB | May 25, 2026 | News
Beyond the Walls: Maurice Harper and the Living Faith of St. Columba Listen to the podcastMaurice Harper’s early years were shaped by faith, family, and the vibrant community of St. Columba Catholic Church, a parish that would become both his spiritual home and the...
by FIAEB | Apr 13, 2026 | News
Oakland Community Groups to Hold Citywide Follow-up Public Accountability Session on Illegal Dumping Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and other city officials to attend and report on progress. WHAT: Faith in Action East Bay and Block By Block Organizing Network, two...
by FIAEB | Mar 26, 2026 | News
Originally adopted in June 2019, Oakland’s Sanctuary City policy was a response to federal immigration enforcement efforts during the Trump administration. With a new wave of aggressive federal actions targeting immigrant communities, local leaders are urging the City...
by FIAEB | Feb 26, 2026 | News
Get a yard sign for No Coal in Oakland: Developers are now seeking funding from coal producers who want to ship even more coal through Oakland than initially projected. But: No Coal in Oakland – with your help – continues to work with allies across the Bay Area and in...
