We believe everyone should have access to affordable housing and job opportunities that are close to where we live and thrive as a community. We're currently working on projects in San Leandro and Fremont.
January 21, 2013
This year brought us several transitions on staff and board. We're sad to see these great people move on, but we're also excited to welcome some new change.
January 10, 2013
St. Leander’s LOC is capitalizing on this opportunity, forging a relationship with the executives at OSI Software Company, which will be an anchor employer in the TOD.
Black Parents and Students United for Success (formally SACREA) is moving forward with a presentation to the school board in Hayward that will strengthen HUSD's efforts to close the achievement gap for African American students. Meanwhile, parents at the Institute for Community Leadership in Union City are working with COR to increase parental involvement at the school.
Leaders filled over 225 phone-bank shifts to identify over 2,500 infrequent voters. COR staff and leaders also canvassed low-income communities of color in South Alameda County to educate and agitate infrequent voters about the critical need for their votes on issues facing our local cities and state.
COR is working to create job opportunities for hard to employ youth and young adults, especially in the growing green economy.
The first cohort of COR’S Advanced Power Seminar (CAPS) completed the 6-month training program in December. Susana Peinado, Joe Robinson, Drew Nettinga, Michael Wharton, Cassandra Alvarez and Samuel Gomez sharpened their organizing skills, deepened relationships and led individualized organizing projects as part of the program. Experienced leaders interested in CAPS should contact COR office.
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