Oakland Department of Human Services

Walk to End Poverty

Walk Logo May 30, 2009, 9am-2pm at Oakland's Lake Merritt

The Walk begins at 9am.

Update: We would like to thank all those who participated in our 4th Annual Walk to End Poverty on May 30, 2009. We look forward to seeing you again next year.

Walk Information

The Walk to End Poverty hosted by the City of Oakland Community Action Partnership, in collaboration with other local organizations that work to fight poverty and prevent violence, will took place on Saturday, May 30, 2009, around beautiful Lake Merritt in Oakland. This community walk is intended to raise awareness about the conditions of the 68,148 people who live in poverty and violence within the City of Oakland and to raise funds to help support local organizations that provide assistance to those who are trying to break the cycle of poverty and violence. Local agencies providing services to Oakland’s low-income residents, community organizations, and the community at-large are encouraged to participate in the event by organizing teams of supporters to walk.

A Community Fair is held immediately following the walk to educate and inform the expected 400 participants about opportunities available to assist Oakland’s low-income community. Elected officials will also be on hand to talk about strategies for eradicating poverty and prevent poverty in the City of Oakland and entertainment will be provided by local artists committed to social change. Awards for outstanding community service, leadership and youth service were given to nominated individuals.

This event provides an annual forum for local activist, advocates, elected officials and the community at large to come together to ensure that the issue of poverty and violence remains on the local, state and federal agenda.

For walk participants, download your registration and consent form here:
Walk Registration Form .

“Poverty must not be a bar to learning and learning must offer an escape from poverty”

Lyndon B. Johnson

Community Service and Leadership Awards

Community Service Award

The Oakland Community Action Partnership (OCAP) Community Service award was established by OCAP to recognize and honor achievements of an organization/individual who has worked to change the lives and improve the conditions of Oakland's low-income community.

Leadership Award

The Oakland Community Action Partnership Leadership Award was established by OCAP to recognize and honor achievement by an individual who has changed lives and improved their community in honor of National Community Action Month in May. It was established to acknowledge exemplary achievements for outstanding community action leadership and is given to an individual who has shown outstanding dedication and made extraordinary contributions toward giving a voice to the poor.

Youth Service Award

The Oakland Community Action Partnership Youth Service Award is given to any youth who has contributed to the community through advocacy, volunteerism, public service, or some other form of service.

To nominate an organization/individual for either the Community Service Award, the Leadership Award or the Youth Service Award, download and complete nomination form below and return it to OCAP by the deadline.

2009 Award Nomination Form

Just remember to mark which award you recommend for your nominee in the appropriate checkbox.

Every day many promises are made, but few are kept, especially when it comes to low-income people. The Census Bureau reports that not only have poverty rates climbed for a fourth straight year, but more than 37 million Americans now live below the federal poverty level

Partners

Catholic Charities of the East Bay

Oakland Parks and Recreation

Oakland Community Action Partnership
Department of Human Services
150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Ste. 4340
Oakland CA 94612

Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday

Phone: 510-238-2362
Fax: 510-238-2367
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