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Emphasizing our historic and continuing commitment to Asian and Pacific Islander communities, EBALDC works with and for all the diverse populations of the East Bay to build healthy, vibrant and safe neighborhoods through community development.

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May 2025

Year One Lessons: People Power

EBALDC’s CEO, Janelle Chan, is reflecting on her first year leading the organization with a multi-part series of lessons learned.   I am thrilled to have passed my 1-year milestone as CEO of EBALDC. This past year has been one of listening, learning, and deciphering who EBALDC is and where we belong in the East Bay ecosystem through conversations with staff and engagement with the community. I am thankful to EBALDC for such long-standing relationships in the community and the dedication from staff and board.   For 50 years EBALDC has strengthened... Read more
May 2025

Small Business Week 2025

Happy Small Business Week! EBALDC is proud to support local, small businesses in the East Bay and is committed to developing neighborhoods by providing affordable commercial spaces as homes for community serving nonprofit organizations, retail businesses and service providers that hire from and serve local residents. Our commercial spaces are home to over 114 small businesses and non-profits, with a majority being founded or managed by people of color.   We are grateful to have the ability to support small businesses and encourage you to support your small, local businesses year-round!... Read more