What is Libby up to now?
Mayor Libby Schaaf and Vice Mayor Larry Reid today announced the formation of the Oakland Economic Recovery Advisory Council to help ensure an equitable economic recovery in Oakland.
White House Educational Excellence for African Americans
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) continues to provide resources and information to students, parents, educators, borrowers, and community leaders to address the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic and support the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
We Buy Black & SheaMoisture Relief Fund
We Buy Black, in cooperation with SheaMoisture, is announcing the Black Business Relief Fund: $100,000 for Black owned businesses
Alameda County Grants
The COVID-19 Community Grant will award up to a total of $100,000 in funding this cycle. CBOs are eligible to apply for up to $25,000. Selection criteria include benefits to communities most at risk and number of
Apply for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) CARES Act
The NEA will award funds to nonprofit arts organizations to help them endure the economic hardships caused by the forced closures of their operations due to the spread of COVID-19. As part of this important investment, the NEA has designed
Coronavirus Immunity Cards are being discussed
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, revealed Friday the federal government is considering issuing Americans certificates of immunity from the coronavirus, as the Trump administration works to better identify those who have been infected and restart the U.S. economy
Bay Area COVID-19 Resources for Small Businesses
The current pandemic is affecting so many and we would like to offer some assistance on how to locate information, support and financing options.
The Families First Coronavirus Act
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19
East Oakland Produce and Water Giveaway
East Oakland Councilmember Taylor and Shoprite Produce and Water Giveaway today at 1 PM! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRODUCE AND WATER GIVEAWAY AT SHOP RITE GROCERY STORE IN EAST OAKLAND Who:Shop Rite Grocery Store and City of Oakland Councilmember Loren Taylor, District 6 What: Grocery Store owner Ali Albasiery, who has
Verizon Commits $2.5M to entrepreneurs in under-served communities
Verizon has committed $2.5 million to provide critical relief to small businesses facing immediate financial threat because of the COVID-19 pandemic.