Our Work

HOPE Collaborative focuses our health equity efforts in four areas.

Food Systems:

HOPE’s Food Systems work aims to build a sustainable local economy and healthy, locally grown food system that ensures equitable access to fresh, healthy, affordable, local food throughout Oakland's most vulnerable neighborhoods.

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Built Environment:

HOPE’s Built Environment program aims to promote policies that create safe, attractive spaces for physical activity in Oakland neighborhoods, and ensure that health plays a role in city planning.

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School Food:

HOPE’s School Food work aims to enhance the availability of fresh, local, affordable food in Oakland Unifies School District schools, school neighborhoods, and community.

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Civic and Youth Engagement:

HOPE’s Civic and Youth Engagement work sustains community leadership and ownership within the Collaborative by building the leadership capacities of community members and engaging youth in leading significant systems change.

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