Why Restore Oakland?
We believe in community prosperity and safety.
Our vision is a people-powered economy and an accountability-centered justice system.
Our community organizing and advocacy efforts will help shift resources away from prisons and punishment and toward community reinvestment and restorative justice.
We believe in people power
Our model is unique is because we lead with organizing and advocacy to mobilize the power and self-determination our communities hold. We will provide hands-on job training, business incubation, restorative justice mediation and housing rights services—all in one space.
We believe the restaurant industry holds opportunity
The restaurant sector holds promise for creating jobs and careers, particularly for immigrants and people who have been formerly incarcerated. Restore Oakland will act as a model for generating economic opportunity for all
We believe in accountability
Every year, Restore Oakland will work with hundreds of local community members to hold our institutions and decision makers accountable to our community's collective needs and vision for the future.
We believe in community
Together with the community, we are creating a better model for community transformation that can be replicated in other cities and communities.
Join Us
Join with us and help ensure a people-powered economy and an accountability-centered justice system.