by FIAEB | 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...
by FIAEB | 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...
by FIAEB | 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...
by FIAEB | 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...
by FIAEB | Jun 17, 2021 | News
MACRO is inspired by CAHOOTS (Crisis Assistance Helping Out on the Streets) in Eugene, Oregon. Organizers from Faith in Action East Bay are making the Mobile Assistance Community Responders (MACRO) project a reality in the City of Oakland. After two years of...
