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PreviousNextThe Language and Literacy of Hope Volunteers Make Free English as a Second Language Program Possible Shortly before 10:00 am Monday through Thursday, you can pass St. Anthony’s Church in Oakland and see a steady flow of people climbing steep, blue stairs into a white house nearby. A vibrant fountain of learning exists within thoseRead more

Dear Friends, One of the toughest challenges to providing effective mental health services is the stigma associated with mental illness. May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and the third week in May is National Prevention Week, which raises awareness of substance abuse and mental health. This month empowers us to educate and engage in advocacy toRead more

MISSION MOMENT  Leah Kimble-Price, LMFT is our new Director for Claire’s House. We are all very excited that Leah has joined our team. She brings so much knowledge, experience, and passion for the girls. Leah is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, a 3rd generation Oaklander, and a community healer. For the past ten years,Read more

Dear Catholic Charities, Welcome to the March Virtual Coffee with Chuck. This month’s Mission Moment takes a look at Mental Health First Aid, a training that saves lives by offering tools to use when someone might be contemplating suicide or harm. We also explore the unique connection between Lent and budget development. My goals are to keep you informed of ourRead more

Dear Catholic Charities, Welcome to the March Virtual Coffee with Chuck. This month’s Mission Moment takes a look at Mental Health First Aid, a training that saves lives by offering tools to use when someone might be contemplating suicide or harm. We also explore the unique connection between Lent and budget development. My goals are to keep you informed of ourRead more

February has been challenging. Our jobs in nonprofits are hard enough – balancing client needs and sustainable funding, guiding staff, and inspiring others while complying and innovating with precious resources.Now add to that the confusion and conflict with a new administration whose words and actions are harming the very people we serve – the poor,Read more

The “big three” is a term used to describe the most dominant entities in a group – like Ford, GM, and Chrysler in the U.S. auto industry or our own Warriors with Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Kevin Durant (big four with Draymond?). Even the nonprofit world has a big three – GuideStar, BBB WiseRead more

I love the holidays. It’s not because of the cold weather, the falling leaves, or yummy treats. It’s just that people seem more grateful for their blessings and gifts during the holidays. Gratitude crosses all lines – age, gender, religion, and nationality.  I’ve learned, sometimes the hard way, that gratitude is a choice. I canRead more

The most important responsibility of a leader is to hire the right people. It’s also the most difficult. We’ll be hiring staff for our projects with Chevron Corporation, for Claire’s House, and for our immigration program. I’ve made plenty of hiring mistakes in the past – rushing to fill a position, not the right experience,Read more

An organization’s mission statement defines why they exist. As community needs, demographics, and priorities change, mission statements should be reviewed to ensure their relevance. The book Mother Teresa, CEO, talks about eight principles that Mother Teresa, or now Saint Teresa, followed to change the world. While she didn’t have an MBA, Saint Teresa, the MissionariesRead more