News and Events

As news of the coronavirus and its effects spread, EBALDC stands with our residents who represent the richness in diversity of Oakland in the face of misinformation and racial profiling around the virus. To prevent any potential infection, we urge everyone to receive information from credible sources, including the Centers for Disease Control, World Health Organization, and the Alameda County Public Health Department. We also urge everyone to have a basic understanding of coronavirus: Symptoms: Fever and dry cough Prevention: Wash hands with liquid soap and water and rub for at least 20 seconds;... Read more

What a year! See how far we’ve come in our 2018-2019 Impact Report!   See Winter 2019 Newsletter    ... Read more

On Monday, January 27, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in favor of allowing the Trump Administration to enforce its draconian changes to the “public charge” rule. Expanding the definition of a “public charge” will subject millions of legal immigrants living in this country to the possibility of deportation if they ever used, or were deemed likely to use, government benefits to help their families meet basic needs like Medicaid, food stamps, and non-cash housing assistance. East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation strongly opposes the Supreme Court’s decision to... Read more

  Here are a few tips for getting the most benefit from your contribution to EBALDC and any other charities you’ll be making gifts to this year – whether or not you will be itemizing deductions in 2019. If you will be itemizing (that means you will probably have at least $24,000 in property tax, qualified mortgage interest, medical expenses and charitable contributions) you can still deduct the full amount of when you give cash to any qualified charity. However, if you have appreciated securities by giving those directly to EBALDC... Read more

OAKLAND, CA — The East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC) will host its Annual Gala on September 13 to celebrate nearly 45 years of building equitable, healthy neighborhoods. The anniversary event also will recognize the achievements of EBALDC’s gala honorees whose work strengthens Oakland’s community fabric so all residents can belong and thrive.  “Our work would be impossible without the vision and perseverance of these leaders,” said Joshua Simon, executive director of EBALDC. “Thoughtful partnerships that lift up and leverage the diverse expertise of individuals and organizations are critical to... Read more

Every month at Lion Creek Crossings (LCC) in East Oakland, markers and chart paper in hand, a group of young people ages 13-21 gather to discuss a book they’ve just read. The book club was founded by 16-year-old Da’Layjah Washington, a youth leader who calls the affordable housing community in Coliseum Gardens home. During the meetings, book club members take notes and share their reflections to post on the wall. They talk, laugh, and debate over dinner and dessert. They grapple with difficult issues and conversations, like they did when reading... Read more