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Centro Legal de la Raza

Centro Legal de la Raza is a legal services agency founded in 1969 that protects and advances the rights of low-income, immigrant, Black, and Latinx communities. They provide free legal services in multiple areas including housing, workers’ rights, immigration, and family law. The organization operates impact litigation and advocacy programs to address systemic issues. They serve the East Bay area with multilingual services and community outreach.

Bay Area Legal Aid

Bay Area Legal Aid provides free legal assistance to low-income residents across the San Francisco Bay Area. They offer comprehensive legal services in housing, family law, domestic violence, health care access, and consumer rights. The organization serves as a critical access point for vulnerable populations facing legal challenges. They operate multiple offices throughout the Bay Area with multilingual services.

East Bay Community Law Center

EBCLC is Berkeley’s oldest community-based poverty law center, providing free legal services to low-income residents. They focus on centering women of color in their pursuit of equity and racial justice. The organization operates eight community-based clinics and offers holistic legal advocacy. They provide services in housing, employment, immigration, and health care access.

Eviction Defense Center Oakland

The Eviction Defense Center has provided free legal services to tenants facing eviction in Alameda County and Richmond since 1996. They specialize in defending low-income tenants in eviction proceedings with a focus on jury trials. The organization also processes rental assistance applications and provides comprehensive tenant rights education. They operate on a sliding scale fee system based on income levels.

Oakland Tenants Union

The Oakland Tenants Union is a volunteer organization of housing activists dedicated to protecting and expanding tenant rights and interests. They work directly with tenants to provide education, organize collective action, and advocate for stronger renter protections. The organization offers regular tenant rights workshops and operates a support hotline. They are actively involved in policy advocacy for rent control and tenant protections.

Mission Action

Mission Action nurtures individual wellness and cultivates collective power among low-income and immigrant communities in San Francisco. They are a trauma-informed organization that provides personalized services to stabilize individuals in crisis. Their services include housing navigation, health support, employment resources, and food provision through the El Mercadito program. They offer comprehensive case management and community-based services.

La Familia

La Familia provides mental health services and community support to underserved, multicultural communities in the Bay Area. They offer comprehensive programs including mental health support, substance use recovery, housing assistance, and employment services. The organization operates developmental disabilities services, diversion and reentry programs, and family support services. They have served the community for over 46 years with free, high-quality services.

The Unity Council

The Unity Council promotes social equity by building vibrant communities where everyone can work, learn, and thrive in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood. Founded in 1964, they serve over 10,000 low-income children, families, and immigrants annually. Their programs include housing support, youth development, employment services, early childhood education, and senior services. They operate as a non-profit Social Equity Development Corporation with over 60 years of history.

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