OASES was founded in 1983 by a group of UC Berkeley undergraduates who wanted to provide a critical safety net for youth living in Oakland’s Chinatown. Today, OASES has grown into an organization of more than 400 volunteers, serving over 400 students in grades K-12 each year regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, or religious belief.
All students in the public education system reach their fullest potential and are supported to achieve success in school, careers and civic life.
OASES empowers youth with limited resources through education, mentorship, and service to strengthen the Oakland community.
We are pleased to announce our selection as the 2011 partner organization of Project by Project San Francisco/Bay Area. Project by Project is a 501(c)3 national volunteer organization of social entrepreneurs focusing on issues relating to the Asian American community by raising public awareness, volunteerism and capital. For more information click here.
For the 2011 -2012 academic year, OASES is supporting approximately 250 students through our after school programs offered on a daily basis throughout the school year. Our services provide an equivalent of 88 additional regular school days. In order to continue providing excellent services to our community, our goal this year is to raise $60,000 through our Fall Benefit event happening October,13th, 2010. Will you consider attending this event or making a donation to help us reach our goal?
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OASES is excited to launch our new and improved website! Please be aware that our website is still under construction. We ask for your patience as we further develop our website.