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 Ally Putthongvilai | May 22, 2024 | Richmond, Standing Up to Big Polluters, Stories
I was so nervous — but I spoke anyway. Here’s how to support youth leaders like me right now In early 2021, Chevron spilled hundreds of gallons of oil into the bay from their Richmond refinery – right on the waterfront, near where teenagers like me swim every day....
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 TEAM APEN | Nov 18, 2023 | Climate Resilience, Media, Oakland, Statewide, Stories
The Guardian: Solar power to the people: California program brings clean energy to Oakland The St Mary’s Gardens apartments in Oakland, California, had solar panels installed through the state’s Somah program. Photograph: John Brecher By Momo Chang Joseph Wang and his...
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,...
