The Sugar Freedom Project
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The Sugar Freedom Project

Do you know what role sugar plays in communities of color? Join Roots, East Oakland Building Health Communities and the Oakland Food Policy Council on the 29th of July from 10:30am-12:00pm to uplift the experiences and priorities of the most affected in the implementation of the soda tax.   Join Policymakers, residents, and frontline organizations…

Tonight a Smoking Prevention Ordinance will be proposed at the Oakland City Council Meeting
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Tonight a Smoking Prevention Ordinance will be proposed at the Oakland City Council Meeting

Tonight at 6:30 pm Vice Mayor Annie Campbell Washington and Council President Larry Reid will propose a smoking prevention ordinance. If adopted, it will prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products, require the posting of the full retail price of tobacco products, prohibit the redemption of tobacco discounts and coupons and lastly, make administrative changes…

Save The Date: Back To School Health & Resource Fair
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Save The Date: Back To School Health & Resource Fair

It’s that time again, the kids are going back to school! Join Roots at our Pediatrics Clinic for free services and giveaways including school physicals, health screenings for the whole family, Medi-Cal /CalFresh and WIC Enrollment, back packs, school supplies, diapers and booster seats. Join us Saturday August 12th, 2017 from 10:00am – 3:00pm at…

Save The Date: Neighborhood Day

Save The Date: Neighborhood Day

Save the Date of July 8th! Our 3rd annual Neighborhood Empowerment Day (#NED2017) will be held to celebrate, serve and unite our East Oakland community by offering free, empowering resources and services. The more we come together, the more power we have to make positive change- whether that’s at an individual level, within a family,…