United Council of Human Services

East Oakland Community Project (EOCP) is a compassionate and dedicated organization that has been rooted in Oakland for 30 years, providing personalized support and care to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. They lead with empathy, understanding each person's unique story and working towards healing racial and economic disparities through their Black-led initiatives. EOCP's commitment to building trust and connection is evident in their efforts to create a safe and secure environment for their residents, helping them work towards well-being and permanent housing placements. Through collaboration and partnership, they strive to serve more people and empower them to break free from cycles of homelessness, transforming their lives with personalized care and support.Generated from the website

Family Bridges is a nonprofit, multiservice organization that provides assistance to low- and moderate-income individuals, Asian immigrants, senior citizens and individuals with limited English language skills. Founded in 1968, it offers the Friendly Visitors program, which includes companionship to homebound and socially isolated Cantonese and Mandarin speaking senior citizens. The organization provides a social services program that features language assistance, naturalization, and information and referral services. Family Bridges also provides referrals to affordable homecare assistance for low-income individuals. It maintains the Hong Lok Senior Center, which is a drop-in center that offers a range of support services for senior citizens. Family Bridges maintains a presence in Oakland, Calif.