2nd Annual Equity & Empowerment Expo

Event Highlights

Event Highlights

• Educational Workshops: Build your skills and knowledge through sessions on topics like Climate Justice , Financial Fitness 101, and Mental Health & Wellbeing.
• Health & Wellness Resources: Receive critical information and support to prioritize your physical, emotional, and mental health.
• Equitable Degree Pathways: Support for degree completion with accessible resources.

Expert-Led Panels

Engage in meaningful conversations on key equity-focused issues, including:

• Environmental Health Equity
• Generational Wealth
• Mobility Access
• Safety in BIPOC Communities
• LGBTQIA+ & Tribal Representation

Equity-Focused Support Services

Connect with programs offering resources for:

• Survivors of domestic violence
• Justice-involved individuals
• Environmental justice advocacy
• Free Giveaways: Enjoy exciting complimentary items and resources as a token of appreciation for your participation.

AFLAC

Aflac will highlight the importance of being covered with a focus on cancer prescreening benefits and how, once diagnosed, this Aflac plan covers experimental treatment.

https://www.aflac.com/individuals/products/default.aspx

CalABLE

CalABLE will be providing information into how to set up a CalABLE Savings account. These accounts are intended for people with disabilities to help them plan and save for their financial futures.

https://calable.ca.gov

Capital One

Capital One will offer education on Credit Restoration, Credit Health, and first time home buying.

https://www.capitalone.com/

Golden 1 Credit Union

Golden 1 Credit Union will educate on its credit and banking services and will provide Financial Literacy while highlighting its services that are available to everyone regardless of citizenship. 

https://www.golden1.com/

Pacific Service Credit Union

Pacific Service Credit Union is dedicated to providing trustworthy products and services to its members to help them achieve their financial goals and strengthen their financial lives. They will be highlighting the free financial counseling and interactive education courses they provide to members to help them begin the journey to financial freedom.

www.pacificservice.org

Patelco Credit Union

Patelco Credit Union will share a Financial Simulation on budgeting, an app for younger people geared towards High School juniors/ foster youth. The Simulation helps youth get ready and to stay ready financially.

https://www.patelco.org/

Savings Plus

Representatives from savings plus will participate in a Financial education panel and share key insights into tools and methods that promote financial fitness.

https://www.savingsplusnow.com/rsc-web-preauth/index.html

Travis Credit Union

Travis Credit Union will raise awareness around its Math City Money Program, which offers basic hands-on experience through scenario-based activities. Travis Credit Union will also be highlighting issues on identity theft and building credit.

https://www.traviscu.org/

Berkeley Adult School

Berkeley Adult School will share information about its programs, including career trainings, aimed at helping adult learners achieve their educational and career goals.

https://bas.berkeleyschools.net/

California State Library

The California State Library will be joining and providing insight into the plethora of resources and materials that can be accessed at the State Library.

https://bas.berkeleyschools.net/

Children Rising

Children Rising will share ways to volunteer, providing reading and math help to elementary students in Oakland’s underserved neighborhoods. 

https://www.children-rising.org/

Department of Rehabilitation

The Department of Rehabilitation will provide resources and information on overcoming barriers to employment for individuals with disabilities.

https://www.dor.ca.gov/

Peralta Community College

Peralta Community College will share information about its programs, including degree and certificate courses.

https://www.peralta.edu/

California State University, East Bay

California State University, East Bay will share information about its diverse academic programs and student support services designed to help learners achieve their educational goals.

https://www.csueastbay.edu/index.html

San Francisco State University

San Francisco State University will share information about its diverse academic programs and student support services designed to help learners achieve their educational goals.

https://www.sfsu.edu/

California Highway Patrol - Golden Gate Division

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will provide information and pamphlets on what to do if you are involved in a traffic collision. They will also engage with participants in discussions about how CHP is working to educate communities on safety and accident prevention.

For more information, visit: CHP Golden Gate Division.

https://www.chp.ca.gov/find-an-office/golden-gate-division

The California Office of Traffic Safety

The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) will highlight its grants and various safety programs dedicated to making California roadways safe for ALL. Learn about the Go Safely Movement and how to be a Traffic Safety Champion: https://gosafelyca.org/.

https://www.ots.ca.gov/

Mothers Against Drunk Driving

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will provide resources and information aimed at preventing impaired driving, supporting victims, and promoting safer communities for all.

https://madd.org/home/

Oakland Public Library

Oakland Public Library will be promoting the plethora of free library programs and services they offer. Registration for a Library Cards will also be available!

https://oaklandlibrary.org/

Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer's Association will provide resources and support to help individuals and families navigate the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease.

https://www.alz.org/

Breathe California

Breathe California will exhibit and provide information on the importance of clean air and promoting public health in our local communities.

https://lungsrus.org/

Included Health

Included Health will be in attendance promoting their unique care option that provides flexible virtual care options for members.

https://includedhealth.com/

John Muir Health

John Muir Health will table and highlight their services throughout the Bay Area.

https://www.johnmuirhealth.com/

Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente will be highlighting Thrive Local - an online directory of available community-based programs and services.

Kaiser Permanente will discuss the Medi-Cal Redetermination-rules, explaining what has happened and how people can continue to access Medi-Cal.

https://kp.kaiserpermanente.org/

Pacific Center for Human Growth

Pacific Center will share information on its plethora of services for the LGBTQIA+ community which include health care support, homeless support, social advocacy work on mental health.

https://www.pacificcenter.org/

Primary Care at Home, Inc.

Primary Care at Home, Inc. is a non-profit in the Bay Area offering comprehensive healthcare, focusing on individuals living with HIV. They provide client-centered medical, psychosocial, and supportive services at no cost, ensuring a caring environment where all are treated with dignity and respect.

https://www.pcahi.org/

Sutter Health

Sutter Health will table and highlight their services throughout the Bay Area.

https://www.sutterhealth.org/

United Health Care

United Healthcare will be in attendance providing information how to access affordable care options as well as conducting free BMI checks.

https://www.uhc.com/

Alameda County Community Food Bank

ACCFB will offer application assistance with Cal Fresh while providing Nutrition information, program resources,  food distribution locations, and contact information for food banks in other counties.

https://www.accfb.org/

Alameda County Social Services Agency

Alameda County Social Services Agency and assist participants with applying to Medi-Cal and Cal-Fresh. Their Eligibility Services Technicians will assess eligibility and will then assist with application packets and general info.

https://www.alamedacountysocialservices.org/

Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS)

Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS) will be in attendance providing resources on services in line with Wellness, Career & Education Training, and Housing.

https://www.self-sufficiency.org/

California Consortium for Urban Indian Health

CCUIH will education on their RedLine services. This is a helpline created for the Native American/ Tribal community but will anyone and everyone in need.

Redline connects people to services such as food banks, shelters, clinics, mental health, Disability Services, Emotional Support,COVID-19 Info, Urban Indian Health Programs, Housing and Utilities Referrals, Substance Use, Youth Services, and more!

https://ccuih.org/redline/

Lao Family Community Development

Lao Family Community Development (LFCD) will provide information on grants and scholarship program that support refugee, immigrant, limited English, and low-income community members.

https://asianpacificfund.org/affiliate/lfcd/

Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments (SAVE)

Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments (SAVE) will raise awareness about support and resources available to people who experience Intimate Partner Violence.

https://save-dv.org/

Success Centers SF

Success Centers will table and share resources regarding their education support services, work force development programs, job readiness trainings for youth between the ages of 16 and 24. 

https://successcenters.org/

West Oakland Job Resource Center (WOJRC)

West Oakland Job Resource Center will be tabling and exhibiting to share information on the services they offer in employment training and financial coaching for low-and moderate-income job seekers.

https://www.wojrc.org/

California Air Resource Board

CARB provide resources on its programs and incentives geared to equitably serve and outreach to minority communities.

https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/

CalRecycle

CalRecycle will be raising awareness around the Plastic Pollution Responsibility Act - SB 54 and the key piece of its health impacts.

https://calrecycle.ca.gov/

Caltrans District 4 Office of Health & Safety

The Office of Health & Safety will be providing Employee Assistance Program resource information

Coalition of California State Workers 

Coalition of California State Workers will come with a well-rounded approach to educating our internal and external communities on being covered not only health wise but financially as well in order to level the playing field for all.

https://theccsw.net/