MFFCE Community Roundup: September 2 through September 8, 2026
This week’s lineup is a reminder that community enrichment is not one thing. It is a library workshop, a repair clinic, a neighborhood cleanup, a
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.
This week’s lineup is a reminder that community enrichment is not one thing. It is a library workshop, a repair clinic, a neighborhood cleanup, a
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