Resources

BUSINESS & BOOKKEEPING

Chambers Of Commerce

Oakland Latino Ch. of Commerce
1515 Aurora Dr., Ste. 202k, San Leandro 94577
Joe Partida, Acting President, https://www.oaklandlatinochamber.com/

The Oakland Latino Chamber of Commerce (OLCC) advocates for the interests, advancement and development of Latino merchants and Professionals in Oakland, CA, and fosters unity and communication among organizations, corporations and individual who support the goals of the OLCC.

Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
475 14th St., Ste. 100, Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 874-4800

Barbara Leslie, Exec. Director, https://www.oaklandchamber.com/pages/AboutUs

Founded more than one hundred years ago, the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce remains one of the most influential forces in local government and regional economic development. The mission of the Chamber is to secure the economic future of our community, and to enhance the quality of life in the City of Oakland.

City Small Business Resources

Business Assistance Center
270 F. H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 238-7398
https://www.oaklandca.gov/resources/help-with-your-business

“The Business Assistance Center offers free assistance to small business owners and entrepreneurs located in Oakland.”

County Small Business Resources

Small Business Development Center Alameda County
475 14th St, Ste. 100, Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 208-0410
https://www.acsbdc.org/

“The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) of Alameda County works with local small businesses to accelerate their growth and success by offering one-on-one advising, trainings and workshops, and funding assistance.”

State Small Business Resources

Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (Go-Biz)
1325 J Street, Ste. 1800, Sacramento, CA 95818
(877) 345-4633
https://business.ca.gov/

“The California Business Portal has information on starting and growing your business, finding applicable incentives or looking for financial assistance to operate your business.”

Federal Small Business Resources

San Francisco District Office
455 Market Street Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 744-6820
https://www.sba.gov/offices/district/ca/san-francisco

“The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. Through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations, SBA delivers its services to people throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam.”

Community Resources

Community Organizations

Unity Council
1900 Fruitvale Avenue, Ste. 2A, Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 535-9600
Chris Iglesias, Executive Director, https://unitycouncil.org

“Our Mission is to promote social equity and improve quality of life by building vibrant communities where everyone can work, learn and thrive.”

Spanish-Speaking Citizens Foundation
1470 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 v (510) 261- 7839
Alicia Contreras, Executive Director, https://sscf.org

“The mission of the Spanish Speaking Citizens' Foundation is to help East Bay families improve their lives, embrace their heritage, and develop as civic leaders by promoting educational enrichment and civic responsibility.”

Disaster Preparedness and Food

Communities of Oakland Responding to Emergencies (C.O.R.E.)
(510) 238-6068
Dena Gunning, CORE Coordinator
CORE Email: core@oaklandnet.com
https://www.oaklandca.gov/topics/communities-of-oakland-respond-to-emergencies-core

“CORE is a free training program for the public. Individuals, neighborhood groups and Community-based organizations in Oakland can join. CORE helps communities form disaster response teams. These teams will help care for the community if a major disaster happens.”

Alameda County Community Food Bank
7900 Edgewater Drive, Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 635-3663
https://www.accfb.org/

“What we do: Food Distribution, Ending Child and Student Hunger, CalFresh Outreach, Advocacy, Health and Hunger.”

Education and Recreation

Oakland Unified School District
1000 Broadway, Suite 150, Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-8200
Kyla Johnson Trammel, Superintendent, https://www.ousd.org/

“Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) will build a Full Service Community District Focused on high academic achievement while serving the whole child, eliminating inequity, and providing each child with excellent teachers, every day.”

Oakland Parks, Recreation and Youth Development
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 3330, Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 238-7275
J. Nicholas Williams, Director, https://www.oaklandca.gov/departments/department-of-parks-recreation-and-youth-development

“With an emphasis on Oakland's youth, Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development and Its partners will provide best in class, relevant and equitable programs and services, while Meeting the specific needs of people and communities both at the neighborhood level and regionally throughout the City of Oakland. We achieve this mission through intentional engagement and by removing the barriers that prohibit equitable opportunities for all.

Government

Oakland City Administrator Sabrina Landreth
1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 3rd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 238-3301
https://www.oaklandca.gov/departments/city-administrator

“The City Administrator oversees the day-to-day operations of all City departments to ensure the goals and policy directives of the Mayor and City Council are implemented.”

Health and Housing

La Clínica de la Raza
Administration Office, 1450 Fruitvale Avenue, 3rd Flr., Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 535-4000
https://www.laclinica.org/index.html

“The misión of La Clinica is to improve the quality of life of the diverse communities we Serve by providing culturally appropriate, high quality, and accessible health care for all.”

Highland Hospital 1411 E. 31st St., Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 437-4800
http://www.alamedahealthsystem.org/locations/

“Highland Hospital is Alameda Health System's flagship, with 236 inpatient beds, a renowned regional trauma center, nationally recognized medical and clinical teaching and research, and state-of-the-art primary, specialty, and multi-specialty care. Its new Acute Care Tower is host to topflight maternal child services and other advanced care.”

Oakland Housing Authority
1619 Harrison St., Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 874-1512
Eric Johnson, Executive Director, http://www.oakha.org/

“The Oakland Housing Authority was founded April 28, 1938, by City of Oakland ordinance, under the Health and Safety Code of the State of California. The Authority was established to receive federal funds to provide housing for low-income residents of the City of Oakland, California.

Immigration and Legal Services

Centro Legal de la Raza
3022 International Blvd. 4th Flr., Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 437-1554
https://centrolegal.org

“Founded in 1969, Centro Legal de la Raza is a comprehensive legal services agency protecting advancing the rights of immigrant, low-income, and Latino communities through bilingual legal representation, education and advocacy. By combining quality legal service with know-your- rights education and youth development, Centro Legal promotes access to justice for thousands individuals and families each year throughout Northern and Central California.”

Labor Unions and Job Training

Building and Construction Trades Council of Alameda County
7750 Pardee Lane, Ste. 100, Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 430-8664
http://www.btcalameda.org/

“The Building and Construction Trades Council of Alameda County is a coalition of 28 affiliated unions representing workers in various construction trades.”