Posted by LaNiece Jones · March 29, 2020 5:37 PM
BWOPA members!!!
In this unprecedented time as we shelter in place and practice social distancing, its a critical time to continue to check-in on each other, our loved ones and engage, mobilize and organize our sisters and respective communities with pertinent information.
On Sat, April 4th from 10am - 11:30am, BWOPA California leadership held an "All Membership Zoom Call" --- BWOPA officers, board of directors, chapter leaders and membership joined by BWOPA very own Lifetime Member California Senator Holly Mitchell.
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Posted by LaNiece Jones · March 18, 2020 3:56 PM
During our Shelter in Place mandate there are a number of Bay Area schools that are providing free breakfast & lunch for children under 18 for pick up only.
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Albany
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Albany High School Cafeteria
603 Key route Blvd.
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M-F, March 16-April 3
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11am – 1pm
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Berkeley
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Berkeley Arts Magnet Elementary
2015 Virginia St.
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T-F, March 17 – March 20 M,W,F, March 23-March 27
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11am – 1pm
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Rosa Parks Elementary
920 Allston Way
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Longfellow Middle School
1500 Derby St.
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Willard Middle School
2425 Stuart St.
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Berkeley High School
1980 Allston Way
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Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School 1781 Rose St.
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Castro Valley
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Creekside Middle School Cafeteria
19722 Center St.
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M-F, March 18 – March 31
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11am – 12:30pm
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Hayward
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Cherryland Elementary
456 Laurel Ave.
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M-F, March 17, March 27
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11am-12pm
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Fairview Elementary
23515 Maud Ave.
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Longwood Elementary
850 Longwood Ave.
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Park Elementary
411 Larchmont St.
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Schafer Park Elementary
26268 Flamingo Ave.
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Treeview Elementary
30565 Treeview St.
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Tyrrell Elementary
27000 Tyrrell Ave.
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Posted by LaNiece Jones · December 31, 2019 3:15 PM
RSVP today! Limited Scholarships - apply by Jan 10th
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Posted by LaNiece Jones · December 26, 2019 1:55 AM
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Posted by LaNiece Jones · September 25, 2019 7:42 PM
In 2018, California had one the deadliest and most destructive fire seasons ever with over 1.8 million acres burned. We are working now to better prepare our communities for wildfires and disasters. One focus has been to increase the access to safety information that gives our residents what they need to plan and prepare.
BWOPA is working with Pacific Gas & Electric Company on this, and we hope it makes all of the difference in keeping everyone safe.
People are being asked to prepare a Five Minute Plan to evacuate their homes immediately and watch for Red Flag Warnings. Evacuation orders means you have to leave right away to avoid getting stuck. Preparing a Five Minute Plan gets your family ready to go quickly once you are ordered to leave.
There are steps that must be taken in order to be able to leave in 5 minutes.
- Mark evacuation routes on map
- Plan where to go if you can’t come home
- Put together an emergency supply kit
- Explain plan to children
- Practice leaving your home in 5 minutes
Visit PG&E.com to learn more ways to keep you and your family safe during this Wildfire Season.
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Posted by LaNiece Jones · July 25, 2019 8:48 AM
You are invited to join BWOPA, AKA, Niagara Democratic Club, Joy and Justice Initiative and Bayard Rustin LGBT Coalition for the 2020 Presidential Debate Watch Party @ Geoffrey's Inner Circle, Wed July 31st, 5pm. Doors open at 4:30pm.
RSVP -- http://bit.ly/2MecZhh
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Posted by LaNiece Jones · April 01, 2019 7:00 PM
We Invite You To Join Us!
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BWOPA partners with 100 Black Women of the Bay Area & the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Xi Gamma Omega Chapter for the"BOSS Women Helping BOSS Women" - an initiative set to support women in the Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS) - Career Training and Employment Center (CTEC) program.
In an effort to lift the self-esteem and remove the barriers to be self-sufficient, the collective of black women organizations' goal is to gather women clothing of ALL sizes, to include: slacks, blazers, professional tops, dresses, skirts, shoes, brief bags, purses, and scarves to support their efforts for on the job and for interviews.
Since a large portion of the women in the CTEC programs are formerly incarcerated and/or homeless, many may lack sufficient clothing for interviewing or in a job setting. A large number of the women are excited to obtain a job interview, but are let down when they realize they do not have the proper interview attire.
We ask members of the community to join us in this effort to bring a little more joy in our community.
BOSS works daily to fulfill its mission to help individuals become self-sufficient. Self-sufficiency is the means to be able to support one self without relying on solely on assistance. It is our goal to assist the women of BOSS in their efforts to become self-sufficient and prosperous.
If you are interested in supporting and have gently worn or new clothes for women of all sizes - e-mail staff@bwopa.org for upcoming drop off locations and events.
Or visit www.bwopa.org.
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