Opportunity Changes Everything
It Starts Here in Oakland
From cradle to career, Oakland Promise is with families every step of the way, building pathways to college, careers, and generational wealth.
Oakland Promise supports programs, partners, and systems to ensure students and families receive consistent support at every stage of their educational journey.
Our Impact to Date
Enrolled 4,000 babies in college savings accounts seeded with $2M toward their education
Over $34M in college scholarship funding awarded to ~7,000 Oakland high school graduates
Invested nearly $10M to coordinate city-wide impact for students and families
To read more about our impact last year, see our Annual Report and Oakland Children’s Initiative Results Based Accountability Report
Our Initiatives
We Deliver Impact in Three Ways
Coordinate and Convene
Invest in local community based organizations through technical assistance, mobilizing funding, and sharing data and learnings to create a web of support.
Grantmaking
Fund trusted organizations delivering programmatic services within the Oakland cradle to career ecosystem.
Direct Services
Deliver cradle to career programming like seeding college savings accounts, awarding scholarships, and mentoring families and students.
Oakland Promise is powered by a community that believes in Oakland’s young people. When you give your time, mentorship, or support, you help surround students and families with the resources, guidance, and opportunities they need to succeed.
Volunteer
Join the movement closing opportunity gaps for Oakland's youth
Whether through volunteering, advocacy, or support, your involvement helps build a future where every student can succeed from cradle to career.
Donate
Your gift opens doors to college and career for Oakland's next generation.
Every dollar invested in an Oakland student removes a barrier and opens a door. Join us in building a future where every Oakland child can thrive.
Mentor
Ready to make a difference in the life of an Oakland scholar?
Join a community of mentors committed to supporting Oakland students as they explore their goals, build confidence, and pursue their aspirations.
Invest in Oakland's Promise
Invest in Oakland's Promise
Support Oakland Youth on Their Path to College and Career Success
Join us in empowering the next generation of leaders. Your support helps Oakland students pursue their college and career dreams—and turn them into reality.
Our Funding Partners
