DrawBridge's East Bay presence is currently anchored in Alameda, with a growing waiting list across Oakland, Fremont, and Berkeley reflecting real demand for programming in the region. We're actively working toward expanding weekly sessions to more East Bay communities as funding allows, in partnership with organizations like the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda, Oakland Housing Authority, and the East Oakland Youth Development Center.

"It takes my mind off things, off my stress." — DrawBridge Participant

Where We Currently Serve

Housing Authority of the City of Alameda – Esperanza Properties, 1903 3rd St, Alameda, CA 94501

Communities on Our Waiting List

Community Education Partnerships – Family Matter Shelter, Oakland, CA (confidential location)
Community Education Partnerships – Bay Area Rescue Mission, Richmond, CA
Oakland Housing Authority – Lockwood Gardens, 1263 65th Ave, Oakland, CA 94621
East Oakland Youth Development Center, 8200 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94621
Abode Services – Sunrise Village, 588 Brown Rd, Fremont, CA 94539
Berkeley Food & Housing Project – Family Housing Program, Berkeley, CA (pilot program, launching Spring–Summer 2025)

Every gift to this region goes directly toward sustaining and expanding free arts programming for the East Bay's most vulnerable children.

Oakland/East Bay Core

Free, weekly art programs for children facing housing instability across the East Bay

Team Members