A Back to School Update (in pictures)

An Oakland Leaf Back to School Update: A peak into our first month back on our school campuses From beading to reading, jumping to journaling, and stretching to snacking, Oakland Leaf is committed to a holistic approach to youth development. We are building young...

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Love in Action Event Update and Photos

Dear Friend of Oakland Leaf, Our Love in Action celebration Tuesday evening was a huge success. We met and exceeded our fundraising goal. Between ticket sales, sponsorships, donations, and auction sales, we raised over $120,000 for our afterschool and youth internship...

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Love in Action Celebration on April 21st, 2022

Join us at Love in Action, a celebration of the everyday acts of love that help Oakland Leaf students and programs thrive.Oakland Leaf’s COVID-safe outdoor soirée will include delicious seasonal Mexican cuisine and cocktails, student performances, a silent auction,...

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Restorative Justice is about more than conflict resolution

When talking about Oakland Leaf’s approach to youth development, we often use the term restorative justice (RJ). While RJ, as a concept, has become relatively mainstream, most people only have a fuzzy idea of what it is in practice.  In western culture, people tend to...

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