Resurrection Oakland loves the TOWN! We seek to be a church that loves and serves our city as Christ has loved and served us.
We partner with several organizations in Oakland.
City Team provides care and food for our neighbors in the greatest need in Oakland. They also run residential programs for men and women struggling with addiction and homelessness. Learn more here.
722 Washington St
CityTeam Oakland serves the unhoused Oakland community 365 days a year. They welcome help with breakfast (6-8am), lunch (11am-1pm) and dinner service (5-7pm) as well as help organizing donations for their clothing closet. No special culinary skills are needed! If you are interested, sign up on their volunteer calendar! This is a great opportunity for a Community Group to consider serving together. Questions? Contact Amanda.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is a school in Oakland Unified School District located just 10 blocks from ResOakland. The school serves 350 students TK-5th grade, including a state-sponsored preschool and a large special education program. Learn more here.
960 10th St
There are two current opportunities to get involved at MLK currently:
Donate snacks for MLK teachers and staff via their Amazon Wish List. Snacks can be dropped off at church or shipped to 1714 Franklin Street #100-454 Oakland CA, 94612 and will be delivered to the school.
Volunteer as a summer tutor in June. ResOakland ministry partner Children Rising is seeking tutors who can commit to helping 2nd and 3rd grade students one day per week from June 4th-June 27th. Many of these kids are 2 or more grade levels behind in math and reading. Time Commitment: 2 hours once a week between the hours of 9-11am on Tuesday, Wedneday or Thursdays. Register here to learn more.
Harbor House Ministries serves the families in Oakland's San Antonio neighborhood, offering a safe place for many immigrants and refugees. They provide food and clothing access, after-school enrichment for students of nearby Franklin Elementary, spiritual development, youth leadership and family literacy classes. Learn more here.
1811 11th Ave
Harbor House welcomes volunteers in these areas: tutoring elementary or middle school students, leading an after school enrichment club, helping with food distribution to families, and taking care of their new prayer garden. If you are interested in getting involved, contact Amanda.
Grateful Gatherings furnishes homes for families transitioning from homelessness or crisis. They help families thrive by providing a safe and comfortable home. Learn more here.
1528 Webster St
Alameda County Community Food Bank is leading the fight to end hunger in Oakland. They distribute millions of healthy meals every year. Learn more here.
7900 Edgewater Dr
Children Rising matches volunteer tutors with struggling Oakland elementary school children for weekly tutoring in math and reading. Learn more here.
2633 Telegraph Ave, #412
Community Kitchens brings restaurants, community organizations and volunteers together to help feed those in need in Oakland. Learn more here.
2270 Telegraph Avenue
Foster the City is a coalition of churches providing loving homes for children in foster care. Learn more here.
Locations throughout the Bay Area
If you’re interested in joining us for church wide service opportunities, fill out this form and we’ll send you more information about upcoming events.