Marcus Garvey Commons

Marcus Garvey Commons is a multi-family housing development located in the Lower Bottoms neighborhood of Oakland, CA. The community offers 22 family townhomes with a mix of one, two, three, and four-bedroom units, along with amenities such as parking, on-site laundry, a community room, and an outdoor children's play area. Named in honor of Marcus Garvey, the project aims to improve the economic development of African Americans and pays tribute to Garvey's national Back to Africa campaign. Managed by the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC), Marcus Garvey Commons is part of their Healthy Neighborhoods approach to community development. EBALDC is an equal opportunity housing provider that does not discriminate against prospective residents based on race, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. They also adhere to the Ronald V. Dellums Simarashe Sherry Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance, ensuring fair and equal access to housing for all individuals.Generated from the website

Esq Apprentice is a non-profit organization based in Oakland, CA, dedicated to empowering low-income women of color to pursue careers in the legal profession. Through their apprenticeship program, they provide paid legal employment and a culturally responsive curriculum, enabling these women to achieve economic security for themselves, their families, and their communities. With an impressive 85% legal employment rate and a 30% annual increase in wages, Esq Apprentice has successfully supported their apprentices in specializing in areas of law that have historically disadvantaged them, such as housing, criminal, and estate planning. Their commitment to addressing the financial needs of their apprentices has resulted in a remarkable 75% retention rate over the minimum 4-year program duration, making legal career paths accessible to women who have been historically excluded from the profession.Generated from the website