HELP OUT: Latine/x Read-In Week with Oakland Public Education Fund

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Project Overview

To honor Hispanic Heritage Month and Oakland's vibrant Latine community, the Oakland Ed Fund is hosting the 10th Annual Latine/x Literature Week. This event celebrates the contributions of Latine authors, students, families, educators, and community members. Elementary schools are welcoming guest readers to share Latine stories with students. We invite volunteers to share their connection to Oakland and Latine literature. The Ed Fund will provide the books and handle event logistics.

About Oakland Public Education Fund

The Oakland Public Education Fund leads the development and investment of community resources in Oakland public schools so that all students can learn, grow, and thrive.

The Ed Fund is the only organization raising money for all Oakland public schools. Since 2003, we have helped raise over $200 million for schools and programs that help students thrive. We put the right tools in students’ hands to give all kids the excellent education they deserve. We support all Oakland public schools with a focus on those furthest from opportunity, because kids who come to school with less need more.

Project Requirements & Important Notes

• Each shift will be a different school in Oakland. Once you sign sign up you will receive the address and additional information.

• Please dress in comfortable clothing for sitting.

• Please do your part in keeping our community healthy. If you are immuno-compromised, at increased risk for severe illness, or feeling sick at all, please decline your registration to the event and register for a project at a less risky time. For additional resources and guidance on how to keep yourself healthy, visit the CDC website.

If you are interested in signing up as a group, please email sarah@handsonbayarea.org. For a one-time $50 group sign-up fee, we can assist your team with signing up. Please note we are unable to customize our commUNITY calendar projects and are unable to increase the number of spots that are available. For groups wanting a custom project, please refer to our corporate volunteering program.