by Sky Liang and Feng Ying Zhou | May 14, 2026 | Blog, Climate Resilience, Stories
This year of the Fire Horse brings a long-awaited transformation to one of America’s oldest Chinatowns. After years of organizing, planning, and fundraising, APEN and Friends of Lincoln Square Park are finally breaking ground to renovate...
by Kieran Tran, Healthy Homes Organizer | Apr 23, 2026 | Blog, Climate Resilience, Safe, Stable, and Affordable Housing, Stories
Healthy Homes Together, APEN, our members, and working-class immigrant and refugee families across California have been fighting for quality, affordable, and healthy housing for all. APEN’s Healthy Homes advocacy is rooted in our vision of strong, sustainable local...
by Caitlyn He | Aug 21, 2024 | Climate Resilience, Oakland, Stories
70+ volunteers. 4 hours. 5,800 kits. 70+ volunteers. 4 hours. 5,800 emergency starter kits packed with life-saving essentials like flashlights, first aid kits and masks. We did that! Thank you to all of the volunteers, staff, members, and partner organizations who...
by Shina Robinson | Dec 7, 2023 | Climate Resilience, Oakland, Power to the Frontlines, SOMAH, Stories
Two pieces of very good news As world leaders at COP28 debate corporate schemes to keep burning fossil fuels, APEN is fighting for climate change solutions led by communities on the frontlines of climate disaster. This year, solutions that our communities have dreamed...
by Friends of Lincoln Square Park & APEN | Nov 8, 2023 | Climate Resilience, Oakland, Press Releases
Oakland wins $9.25m grant for the Lincoln Square Community Resilience and Recreation Center Photo by Stephen Woo Images Oakland, CA, November 3, 2023 — Oakland Chinatown is one big step closer to seeing our dream of a new 21st century center at Lincoln Square Park...
by Friends of Lincoln Square Park & APEN | Nov 8, 2023 | Climate Resilience, Oakland, Stories
Celebrating community, together. This park has served families and strengthened our community resiliency for generations and for the future. We are delighted to see the investment and recognition of our beloved park and recreation center. Tiffany Eng Co-Founder,...
