The McFadden Finch Foundation for Community Enrichment exists to uplift the voices, dreams, and efforts of Oakland’s most committed changemakers. Our work is rooted in five focus areas: community enrichment, arts and culture, youth development, education, and neighborhood revitalization.
We deliver targeted investments to organizations and leaders who are embedded in their communities and focused on long-term, measurable impact. Whether it’s launching a youth mentorship program, expanding access to the arts, or supporting neighborhood revitalization, we stand behind the people building equity from the ground up.
September has a particular nonprofit rhythm. Schools reopen, fall programs get moving, grant cycles tighten, and somebody is always asking, “Wait, was that deadline today?”
At USF’s fifth CelebrateUSF, the Hilltop became a meeting place for more than reunions. The 2025 gathering brought together current and former Dons, families, and
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A young person steps to a microphone. The room gets quiet. They speak about safety, grief, and the kind of Oakland they want to help
On September 12, inside the Juntos Fruitvale Cultural Arts Center, 40 Oakland residents sat around tables, asked hard questions, and tried to imagine a city
Oakland does not lack community energy. The frustrating part is finding opportunities that are genuinely public, affordable, current, and worth your time. This week's roundup
