From Summer Studio to Fall Stage: How Alonzo King LINES Ballet Keeps Artistic Learning in Motion
A dance organization can look very different depending on where you meet it. In November, Alonzo King LINES Ballet will share the stage with the
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.
A dance organization can look very different depending on where you meet it. In November, Alonzo King LINES Ballet will share the stage with the
On Friday, August 21, 2026, a boxing gym patio in Deep East Oakland became a place for history, food, youth leadership, financial literacy, mindfulness, voter
A safer Oakland is built in more places than hospitals, schools, city offices, and neighborhood streets. It is built wherever people decide to learn from
This week connects practical learning with neighborhood participation, public culture, legal access, food access, youth connection, and small-business support across Oakland and the broader Bay
There is a particular kind of energy backstage before a runway begins. Someone is checking a hem. Someone else is adjusting a sleeve, testing a
A neighborhood organization should not have to choose between sending a clear newsletter and paying for a basic software subscription. A small business owner should