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TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM
To: City of Emeryville From: Iteris, Inc.

Date: July 28, 2025
Subject: Trail Safety and Speed Policy Review: Recommended Bicycle Speed Limits on the Emeryville Greenway Trail

PURPOSE
This memorandum summarizes bicycle speed limit policies and practices on multi-use trails, with a focus on determining appropriate speeds for the Emeryville Greenway and its trail crossings. It incorporates findings from the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD), the California Vehicle Code (CVC), National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) guidance, design guidelines, local ordinances, and case studies of trails and shared-use paths with enforced speed limits.

Establishing bicycle speed limits is a critical safety measure on shared-use paths, particularly in highconflict zones where pedestrian and cyclist interactions are frequent. While not all of these incidents occur on trails, studies show that speed is a contributing factor in up to 63% of bike-pedestrian collisions on shared-use paths such as the Golden Gate Bridge1 in San Francisco, CA.

Following a review of speed management policies from peer agencies and trail authorities across California and other states, the City of Emeryville is proposing to establish a context-sensitive bicycle speed limit on the Emeryville Greenway. As a regional connector with high pedestrian volumes and recent infrastructure upgrades, the Emeryville Greenway requires a balanced approach to trail safety and accessibility. While bicycle speed limits are not easily enforceable, given that most bicycles lack speedometers, posting a limit can promote user awareness, reinforce trail etiquette, and help reduce conflicts between faster-moving cyclists and more vulnerable trail users.

TRAIL CHARACTERISTICS AND OBSERVED USE PATTERNS
The Emeryville Greenway is a vital 1.3-mile multi-use bicycle and pedestrian corridor that traverses the full north-south length of Emeryville, connecting Berkeley’s 9th Street Bike Boulevard at its northern end to the Bay Trail in Oakland at its southern end.

The Greenway includes:
• Separated pedestrian walkways and designated bicycle lanes. • Community gathering spaces, such as Peladeau Park.
• Paved surfaces (asphalt and concrete), with shaded segments and occasional shared-road conditions.
• ADA accessibility throughout most of the corridor.

The Greenway provides direct links to several regional active transportation routes:
• North: Berkeley’s 9th Street Bicycle Boulevard
• South: Oakland’s Mandela Parkway via Horton Street Bike Boulevard. • East: Albany’s University Village and Buchanan Street Cycle Track via the 9th Street Bike Boulevard 1 Bicycle Path (Multi-Use) Speed Limit Survey, September 2014

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• West: San Francisco Bay Bridge Trail via South Bayfront Bridge and connecting streets.

Collision Analysis
The Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) and California Crash Reporting System (CCRS) was used to review pedestrian and bicycle collision history at the Emeryville Greenway for the period May 2019 to June 2025. No collisions were reported along the Emeryville Greenway during this timeframe.

Field Review
In June 2025, Iteris staff conducted a field review at three trail crossings along the Greenway. Observations were made during the midday period, with high levels of pedestrian and bicycle activity. Notably, pedestrian volumes exceeded bicycle volumes during the review.

Eco Counter Data Analysis
Year-to-date usage data from the Emeryville Greenway/66th Street trail eco counter provides the following average daily volumes as summarized in Table 1. Figures 1 and 2 illustrate the hourly weekday and weekend pedestrian and bicycle activity trends.

Table 1: Average Daily Trail Volumes by Mode
Mode Average Weekday Average Weekend
Pedestrians 1,373 peds/day 1,012 peds/day
Bicycles 722 bikes/day 541 bikes/day
Figure 1: Weekday Hourly Trends by Mode

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Figure 2: Weekend Hourly Trends by Mode
Hourly Trends
• Weekdays:
- Bicyclists peak during commute hours: 7:00–9:00 AM and 3:30–6:30 PM. - Pedestrians show three distinct peaks: AM commute, midday (11:00 AM–1:00 PM), and PM commute.
- Midday pedestrian volumes significantly exceed bicycle volumes. - Commuter-hour bicycle volumes exceed pedestrian volumes. • Weekends:
- Usage is more evenly distributed
- Bicycle volumes exceed pedestrian volumes between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. - Pedestrian volumes are higher outside of those hours, especially between 3:00–5:00 PM.

These patterns indicate frequent interactions between users, with pedestrians generally outnumbering bicyclists, especially during the weekday midday and weekend evening periods.

Key Observations
• Pedestrian volumes consistently exceed bicycle volumes on both weekdays and weekends, indicating that walking is the dominant mode of travel on the Greenway. • Weekday usage is higher across both modes, suggesting the corridor supports not only recreational activity but also commute-oriented and utilitarian trips. • The weekday pedestrian average (1,373) is nearly double the bicycle average (722), reinforcing the need to prioritize pedestrian comfort and safety in design and policy decisions. • Weekend volumes show a similar pattern, though the gap between modes narrows slightly, reflecting a more balanced recreational use.

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POLICY GUIDANCE
This section summarizes key policy sources and design standards that inform speed management strategies for multi-use trails in California.
🛑🛑 CA MUTCD
• The CA MUTCD does not explicitly provide guidance on using regulatory posted speed limit signs (R2-1) for bicycles on trails. However, Section 9B.14 Other Regulatory Signs2 permit the use of regulatory signs (e.g., R2-1) on bicycle facilities as appropriate. ���� California Vehicle Code (CVC) §21206
• CVC Section 212063 does not prevent local authorities, by ordinance, from regulating the registration of bicycles and the parking and operation of bicycles on pedestrian or bicycle facilities, provided such regulation is not in conflict with the provisions of the code. 🛣🛣Caltrans’ Highway Design Manual
• Caltrans’ Highway Design Manual, Chapter 10004, recommends the following bike path design speeds for Class I Bikeway (Multi-Use Path) Design:
- Bike Paths with Mopeds Prohibited: 20 mph.
- Bike Paths with Mopeds Permitted: 30 mph.
- Bike Paths on Long Downgrades (steeper than 4%, and longer than 500'): 30 mph. 📐📐 American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) • The AASHTO Guide to Bicycle Facilities, 4th Edition5, recommends the following design speeds - Flat Terrain (grades <2%): 18 mph.
- Hilly terrain (grades ≥ 6%): Up to 30 mph.
- Paths with frequent conflicts: Lower than 18 mph.
• Additionally, AASHTO notes that shared use paths have a narrower range of operating speeds, typically between 12 mph and 30 mph, compared to roadways, and therefore recommends selecting design speeds in 2 mph increments within this range. The design speed increments used are:
- 12–20 mph: 2 mph increments
- Above 20 mph: 5 mph increments
🚴🚴 NACTO
NACTO’s Urban Bikeway Design Guide6 provides urban design guidance for bikeways and shared-use paths:
• Operating Speeds Observed:
- E-bikes: 12–18 mph.
- Conventional bikes: 4–18 mph.
2 Section 9B.14 Other Regulatory Signs
3 CVC Section 21206
4 Caltrans’ Highway Design Manual, Chapter 1000, Table 1003.1 Bike Path Design Speeds 5 AASHTO Guide to Bicycle Facilities, 4th Edition, Chapter 5: Design of Shared Use Paths 6 Urban Bikeway Design Guide: Design User, Design Speed, and Design Year

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- Electric micro-mobility devices: 8–15 mph.
• Design Speed Assumptions:
- Across facility types (e.g., bike boulevards, advisory lanes, shared-use paths): 10–15 mph. - On low-pedestrian-volume paths, cyclists may travel at speeds of 20 mph or more, but slower users should be anticipated and accommodated.
📝📝Emeryville Municipal Code
While CVC §21206 grants local jurisdictions the authority to regulate bicycle operations including speeds on shared-use paths, the City of Emeryville has not codified any formal bicycle speed limits for the Emeryville Greenway or other local facilities under the Emeryville Municipal Code. 🧾🧾Alameda County Municipal Code
Alameda County has likewise not codified any bicycle speed limits for facilities under its jurisdiction.

CASE STUDIES AND JURISDICTIONAL APPROACHES TO TRAIL SPEED

MANAGEMENT
To inform the development of a context-sensitive bicycle speed limit policy for the Emeryville Greenway, it is important to examine existing regulatory frameworks and operational practices adopted by peer jurisdictions. The following case studies compile examples of trail speed limits, drawn from municipal ordinances, regional park policies, and state-managed facilities. These precedents reflect a range of approaches, including enforceable limits, advisory guidance, and conditional reductions, designed to mitigate conflict in shared-use environments and enhance safety near pedestrians, equestrians, and constrained trail segments.

Bicycle Path (Multi-Use) Speed Limit Survey, Marin County, 20141 In 2014, the Marin County Department of Public Works surveyed speed limit practices on various multiuse trails. This effort was conducted to propose a 10 mph bicycle speed limit at the Sausalito-Mill Valley Pathway, which had a 15 mph speed limit preceding this study. The reduction in bicycle speed limit was proposed on account of high pedestrian volumes and a pedestrian/bicycle collision. The survey provided a comprehensive comparison of bicycle speed limit policies adopted by other jurisdictions summarized in Table 2.

Table 2: Comparative Speed Limits on Multi-Use Paths (Marin County Survey) Location Speed Limit Context / Notes
American River Trail, CA 15 mph Formalized speed limit on shared-use paths.

Contra Costa Canal Trail, CA 15 mph Formalized speed limit on shared-use paths.

Canada Road, San Mateo County,
CA 15 mph Formalized speed limit on shared-use paths.

Centennial Trail, Coeur d’Alene, ID 15 mph Formalized speed limit on shared-use paths.

Capital Cresent Trail , Washington
DC 15 mph Formalized speed limit on shared-use paths.

Cross Marin Trail, Marin County, CA 15 mph Formalized speed limit on shared-use paths.

Pinelias Trail, FL 15 mph Formalized speed limit on shared-use paths.

Columbus Recreation and Parks
Department Trails, OH 15 mph Formalized speed limit on shared-use paths.

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Location Speed Limit Context / Notes
Burke Gilman Trial, Seattle, WA
No posted speed
limit in Seattle/15
mph in Kings County
Bicyclists must provide audible signal when
overtaking and passing pedestrians.

Newport-Balboa Bike Path,
Newport Beach, CA 8 mph Highly congested and narrow path that parallels the beach front.

Hermosa Beach Strand Pathway –
Hermosa Beach, LA County, CA 8 mph Flashing yellow lights installed at initial speed limit approaches.

Renton-Cedar Path (Cedar River
Trail), Renton, WA
10 mph (reduced
from 15 mph in
2010)
Reduced speed from 15 mph to 10 mph after a
fatal accident between a bike and a pedestrian.

Mission Bay Bike Path, San Diego,
CA 8 mph Highly congested path that parallels beach front Golden Gate Bridge, SF, CA 10 mph/5 mph
A 2011 study recommended 10 mph for 10-footwide paths and 5 mph for narrower sections, but the limits weren’t implemented due to local
opposition.

Key takeaways from the Marin County Survey:
• Several jurisdictions have adopted speed limits below the typical 15 mph on shared-use paths in areas with high pedestrian volumes, frequent congestion, or a history of pedestrian-bicycle collisions.
• Many jurisdictions incorporate bicycle speed management strategies into their local policy frameworks, including provisions within municipal codes. • While the Caltrans Highway Design Manual sets a minimum design speed of 20 mph for bike paths, this does not determine the appropriate operating speed, which should reflect actual conditions like congestion and mixed use.
• Even when speed limits are recommended, local opposition can prevent enforcement. This highlights the need for community engagement and consensus-building when implementing speed management measures.
• Some jurisdictions, like Seattle, rely on behavioral rules and trail etiquette rather than posted speed limits.
• The FHWA BIKESAFE program does not recommend blanket speed limit enforcement on multiuse paths.

Bicycle Safety Study for the Golden Gate Bridge, 20207
This study builds upon the original 2011 Golden Gate Bridge Bicycle Safety Study. It serves as an updated assessment of bicycle and pedestrian safety conditions on the Bridge sidewalks, with a renewed focus on speed management and collision trends. The 2011 study was previously referenced in Marin County’s 2014 speed limit survey for the Sausalito–Mill Valley Multi-Use Pathway.

Key takeaways from the Golden Gate Bridge Safety Study:
• The west sidewalk on the Golden Gate Bridge is designated primarily for bicyclists, while the east 7 Bicycle Safety Study for the Golden Gate Bridge, 2020

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sidewalk is a shared-use path accommodating both pedestrians and bicyclists during most daytime hours.
• During peak weekday hours, the east sidewalk sees over 1,100 users per hour, with pedestrians comprising over 60% of the traffic.
• Bicyclist speeds on the east side average 9–11 mph during congested periods, compared to 17– 18 mph on the west side.
• From 2010 to 2019, there were 241 reported bicycle collisions on the Bridge sidewalks, 28 were bicycle-pedestrian collisions, with 93% occurring on the east sidewalk. • Speed was a recorded factor in 21% of all collisions. • The study recommended:
- A 15 mph speed limit on straight segments and 5 mph near towers and pylons. - Continued use of radar speed signs, pavement markings, and signage to reinforce user separation.
- Policy updatesto permit only Class 1 and 2 e-bikes, and continued restriction of incompatible devices (e.g., scooters, skateboards). Class 1 e-bikes are pedal-assist-only e-bikes with a top speed of up to 20 mph and no throttle. Class 2 e-bikes have both pedal assist and a throttle, with a maximum speed of up to 20 mph. Class 3 e-bikes are electric bikes with pedal assist, throttle, and a top speed of up to 28 mph.

Other Local Ordinances and Established Policies
The following table compiles examples of trail speed limits in California not included in the previous sections.

Table 3: Comparative Speed Limits on Multi-Use Paths
Jurisdiction / Trail Standard Limit Reduced Limit Conditions for Reduction Marshall Gold Sector, CA State
Parks 15 mph 5 mph Near hikers, equestrians, or blind turns.

City of Oakland (CA) 15 mph 5 mph
Near blind turns or when passing
pedestrians or
equestrians.

City of Orange, CA 10 mph (e-bikes) 5 mph (sidewalks) 10 mph on trails for e-bikes; 5 mph on sidewalks.

City of Long Beach, CA 15 mph (sidewalk) 5 mph 5 mph where pedestrians are present.

Santa Monica Mountains
National Recreation Area, CA 15 mph Context-sensitive
May be reduced based on trail
conditions; speed must be safe
and prudent.

City of San Marcos, CA 15 mph 5 mph Within 50 feet of other trail users.

East Bay Regional Park District
(CA) 15 mph Context-sensitive Emphasizes safe speeds and yielding; no posted reductions.

SF Bay Bridge Trail (Regional),
CA 15 mph (advisory) Not enforced Advisory only; varies by segment and jurisdiction.

Folsom Lake State Recreation
Area, CA State Parks 15 mph 5 mph When passing hikers or equestrians or on blind turns.

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RECOMMENDED POLICY ACTION
Based on observed usage patterns, field review findings, and comparative policy analysis, a contextsensitive bicycle speed limit of 12 mph is recommended for the Emeryville Greenway. This recommendation reflects the following considerations:
• The Greenway experiences consistently high pedestrian volumes, particularly during weekday midday and weekend evening hours, increasing the potential for modal conflicts between cyclists and pedestrians.
• While many peer jurisdictions maintain a 15 mph speed limit on shared-use paths, several have adopted lower limits of 5 mph in areas with frequent congestion, high pedestrian activity, or documented conflicts.
• Although no collisions have been reported on the Emeryville Greenway, its unique conditions, especially the density of pedestrian use, warrant a proactive and context-sensitive approach to speed management. A 12 mph limit with emphasis on trail etiquette and safe speeds near pedestrians is proposed to balance walkability and bikeability, promote modal safety, and respond to the trail’s high usage levels.

This recommendation aligns with best practices in trail management, supports equitable access, and enables targeted outreach and signage to reinforce safe behavior during peak activity periods.

Implementing a 12 mph speed limit will strengthen the Greenway’s role as a safe, inclusive corridor for active transportation and recreation.
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City of Emeryville

C A L I F O R N I A

M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: LaTanya Bellow, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY:Rebecca Sermeno, Community Services Director SUBJECT: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

EMERYVILLE ADOPTING THE COMMUNITY PROMOTION GRANT

SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO SELECT EMERYVILLE

CHILDREN AND NATURE, ENTITLED FUTURES, FISHNETS & FILM
INC., FRIENDS OF EMERYVILLE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER,

FRIENDS OF GOLDEN GATE LIBRARY, HEAD OVER HEELS
GYMNASTICS, KALA INSTITUTE, MISFIT COMBAT INC., NEW
ARTS FOUNDATION, RUDY’S CAN’T FAIL CAFÉ, SCIENTIFIC

ADVENTURES FOR GIRLS, SPOILED BOUTIQUE, TAIWO KOYEJO,

TERESA KALNOSKAS DBA TEKA PAINTING, AND THE

EMERYVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AS RECIPIENTS FOR THE

EMERYVILLE COMMUNITY PROMOTIONS GRANT PROGRAM

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached resolution adopting the Community Promotions Grant Sub-Committee recommendations selecting Emeryville Children and Nature, Entitled Futures, Fishnets & Film Inc., Friends of Emeryville Child Development Center, Friends of Golden Gate Library, Head Over Heels Gymnastics, Kala Institute, Misfit Combat Inc., New Arts Foundation, Rudy’s Can’t Fail Café, Scientific Adventures For Girls, Spoiled Boutique, Taiwo Koyejo, Teresa Kalnoskas DBA TEKA Painting, and The Emeryville Historical Society as recipients for the Emeryville Community Promotions Grant Program.

BACKGROUND
The Community Promotions Grant Program (CGP) was established over twenty years ago as a means of “promoting the cultural and artistic aspects of the community and to provide for a high-quality living and working environment in the City of Emeryville”. Under these guidelines, the grant program mostly funded artists and art organizations to conduct free public performances, art education, or activities that increased public access to local artists, such as open studio tours and temporary art exhibitions. Over time, the CGP began providing funds for social services, such as low-income legal assistance and nutrition programs.

Prior to FY 2012-13, virtually all of the community grant funding was drawn from the City’s former Redevelopment Agency (RDA). In FY 2012-13, due to the dissolution of the RDA, funding totaling $58,450 for the grant program was drawn from the City’s General Fund and the funding process was non-competitive, with requests for funding limited to a set Community Promotions Grants 2026
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number of community organizations that received the same level of funding each year.

Staff were directed by City Council to notify all the FY 2013-14 grantees that the program was under review, and to revisit the program under the Community Services Department upon completion of the Emeryville Center of Community Life.

Staff worked on an application process and program guidelines and presented the staff report to City Council on December 6, 2016. The goal of the Community Promotions Grant Program is to fund eligible arts and culture organizations and individuals to provide diverse programs and activities that benefit the greater Emeryville community. The grant guidelines are as follows:

Applicants must submit a fully completed grant application by the established deadline for consideration. All proposed programs or activities must be located within the City of Emeryville, or the funded portion of the project must occur within Emeryville. Grant awards are subject to a maximum allocation of $10,000 per applicant. Upon completion of the funded project or activity, recipients are required to submit all closing documents as outlined in the grant requirements to ensure compliance with program guidelines.

DISCUSSION
On January 12, 2026, the City released a call for applications on the City website, through social media, and by contacting former recipients. By February 18, 2026, the City had received 21 qualified applications.

The selection panel included Parks and Recreation Committee Member Nicholas Robert, Public Art Committee Member David Ridlehuber, Commission on Aging Member Calvin Dillahunty, Budget Advisory Committee Member Sam Feldman, and Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Member Jeffrey Banks. The meeting was facilitated by Rebecca Sermeno, Community Services Director.

The subcommittee was provided with access to all applications and supporting documents for review in advance. On March 11, 2026, the Selection Panel heard presentations from each applicant and discussed every program’s merit before making these recommendations. Every proposal was highly impressive, which made the panel’s decision-making process both challenging and thoughtful.

Here is a list of applications, requested grant amounts, and subcommittee recommendations.

Organization Name Program/Event Name Requested
Grant Recommendation
Emeryville Children &
Nature
Ongoing Nature Initiative and
Continued Impact $10,000 $3,260
Entitled Futures Parents As Teachers Program $10,000 $5,000 Fishnets & Film Inc. Emeryville PRIDE $10,000 $7,500
Friends of Emeryville Child
Development Center
Emeryville's Early Childhood
Music Project $10,000 $9,000
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Friends of the Golden Gate
Library
Jazz On Sundays & Jazz
Concert Series $10,000 $6,700
Head over Heels
Gymnastics
2026 Summer Camp
Scholarship Program $10,000 $2,800
Kala Institute Artists-in-Schools Program $10,000 $6,500 Misfit Combat Misfit Combat $10,000 $3,700
New Arts FoundationNancy Karp + Dancers Dancing in the Schools $10,000 $10,000 Rudy's Can't Fail Café Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe-Live
Music on the Patio Series $10,000 $800
Scientific Adventures for
Girls
TK–5th Grade: Anna Yates
Elementary Afterschool STEM
Education Program
$10,000 $9,000
Spoiled Boutique Juneteenth Bay Area Black
Fashion Expo $10,000 $7,500
Taiwo Koyejo Hands of Hope Hair Education
& Empowerment Series $10,000 $2,500
Teresa Kalnoskas DBA
TEKA Painting
ART! ART! ART! Senior Center
Art Classes $10,000 $2,300
The Emeryville Historical
Society
EHS Butchertown/North Hollis
Historic Walking Tour $9,872 $3,440
Bay Street Emeryville Bay Street CARE for Teens $10,000 $0 Empress Kehinde Koyejo The Cookies & Connextion
Social Series $10,000 $0
Exotic Linx & Body
Essentials
Youth Cultural Identity &
Healing Art Workshop Series $10,000 $0
The Emery Merchants
Association
Micro-Merchant Community
Connection $10,000 $0
Us4Us Bay Area Youth Educational Rally $10,000 $0
Women of the World Fund Community Wellness &
Connection $10,000 $0
TOTAL REQUESTED/AWARDED $209,872
In 2024, following Council direction, the Grant Subcommittee transitioned from a four-member structure—comprised of two Parks & Recreation and two Public Art Commissioners—to the current multi-committee model.

Each January, the City requests a primary and alternate nominee from Parks & Recreation, Public Art, Economic Advisory, and Commission on Aging. One representative is chosen annually from either the Bike & Pedestrian, Housing, or Budget Advisory Committees for the fifth seat. A clear rotation between these three committees would prevent members from committing unnecessarily when only one is needed.

To improve predictability and long-term participation opportunities among these committees, staff recommends establishing a three-year rotation for the fifth-seat assignment among the Budget Advisory, Housing, and Bike & Pedestrian Committees.

FISCAL IMPACT
The current approved budget includes $80,000 from 230-87300.

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STAFF COMMUNICATION WITH THE PUBLIC
No staff communication with the public
PREPARED BY: Rebecca Sermeno, Community Services Director

ATTACHMENTS
▪ Draft Resolution
➢ Attachment A – Grant Applications Overview
RESOLUTION NO.

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE ADOPTING

THE COMMUNITY PROMOTION GRANT SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

TO SELECT EMERYVILLE CHILDREN AND NATURE, ENTITLED FUTURES, FISHNETS & FILM INC., FRIENDS OF EMERYVILLE CHILD DEVELOPMENT

CENTER, FRIENDS OF GOLDEN GATE LIBRARY, HEAD OVER HEELS GYMNASTICS, KALA INSTITUTE, MISFIT COMBAT INC., NEW ARTS FOUNDATION, RUDY’S CAN’T FAIL CAFÉ, SCIENTIFIC ADVENTURES FOR GIRLS, SPOILED

BOUTIQUE, TAIWO KOYEJO, TERESA KALNOSKAS DBA TEKA PAINTING, AND

THE EMERYVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AS RECIPIENTS FOR THE EMERYVILLE

COMMUNITY PROMOTIONS GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Community Promotions Grant Program (CGP) was established more than twenty years ago as a means of “promoting the cultural and artistic aspects of the community and to provide for a high-quality living and working environment in the City of Emeryville”; and
WHEREAS, the Program was discontinued in 2015, until an application process and guidelines could be developed; and
WHEREAS, staff developed an application process and presented it to the City Council on December 20, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the City Council supported the goal of the CGP which funds eligible arts and culture organizations and individuals to provide diverse programs and activities that benefits the greater Emeryville community; and
WHEREAS, the City released a call for applicants with February 18, 2026, deadline and received 21 qualified applications; and
WHEREAS, a Community Grants Subcommittee comprised of five members from each advisory committee or commission from Public Art Committee, Parks and Recreation Committee, Commission on Aging, Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and Budget Advisory Committee were designated to review the applications; and WHEREAS, the Selection Committee met on March 11, 2026, and reviewed the applications and recommends the City Council approve the Selection Committee’s recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council supports a consistent and equitable appointment structure by establishing a three-year rotational schedule for the fifth Grant Subcommittee seat among the Budget Advisory, Housing, and Bike & Pedestrian Committees; now, therefore, be it
Resolution No. _____
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RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Emeryville hereby approves the selection of Emeryville Children and Nature, Entitled Futures, Fishnets & Film Inc., Friends of Emeryville Child Development Center, Friends of Golden Gate Library, Head Over Heels Gymnastics, Kala Institute, Misfit Combat Inc., New Arts Foundation, Rudy’s Can’t Fail Café, Scientific Adventures For Girls, Spoiled Boutique, Taiwo Koyejo, Teresa Kalnoskas DBA TEKA Painting, And The Emeryville Historical Society as recipients for The Emeryville Community Promotions Grant Program.

Emeryville Children and Nature $3,260
Entitled Futures $5,000
Fishnets & Film Inc. $7,500
Friends of Emeryville Child Development Center $9,000
Friends of Golden Gate Library $6,700
Head Over Heels Gymnastics $2,800
Kala Institute $6,500
Misfit Combat Inc. $3,700
New Arts Foundation $10,000
Rudy’s Can’t Fail Café $800
Scientific Adventures For Girls $9,000
Spoiled Boutique $7,500
Taiwo Koyejo $2,500
Teresa Kalnoskas DBA TEKA Painting $2,300
The Emeryville Historical Society $3,440
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ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of Emeryville at a Regular Meeting held April 7, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

CITY CLERK CITY ATTORNEY

ATTACHMENTS
▪ Exhibit A – Community Applicants Overview
Program / Event Name /
Project Name
Organization / Individual
Name
Area benefitted by grant Describe Organization/Individual background in 100 words or less.

Which demographic best represents
you or the employees of the
organization you represent?
Location of Program / Event /
Project
Number of
Community
Members Expected
to be Served
Summary Amount Requested Amount Awarded
Bay Street CARE for
Teens
Bay Street Emeryville
Pre-Teens ages 11-13
years
Teens ages 14-17 years
Organized in three city blocks connected by a main street, the character of Bay Street Emeryville is drawn from the rich history of our creative residents and visitors. We are located on Bay Street in Emeryville with easy bike and pedestrian access to East Emeryville and convenient access to BART via Emery-Go-Round with stops at Ohlone Way and Christie Ave. Bay Street Emeryville is about shopping, great food and engaging community events, designed specifically for this wonderfully diverse community.

Black or African American
White
Asian or Asian American
Hispanic or Latino
Bay Street Emeryville Dining
Terrace Area
500
Bay Street Emeryville seeks funding for a pilot youth‑engagement safety initiative with the Emeryville Community Services Department and Youth Alive. Trained outreach staff will de‑escalate conflicts, build relationships, set expectations, and connect teens to services, strengthening safety, reducing incidents, and supporting a positive, economically vibrant community environment.
10,000 $0
Emeryville Children &
Nature Ongoing Initiative
and Continued Impact
Emeryville Children &
Nature
Youth ages 5 years &
under
Youth ages 6-10 years
Pre-Teens ages 11-13
years
Community Events
East Bay Children & Nature (EBCN), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, envisions a future where every child has equitable access to nature to foster health and happiness. Our mission is to connect children with the outdoors through nature-rich programming and urban greening. EBCN was born from Emeryville Children & Nature (ECN), which now serves as our dedicated pilot initiative and fictitious business name (DBA). By partnering with the City and local schools, ECN implements our regional goals at a hyper-local level, ensuring nature is integrated into every Emeryville neighborhood, park, and early childhood center.

White
Ralph Hawley Head Start,
Emeryville Child Development
Center, Davenport Park, DoyleHollis Park, Huchiun Park, ECCL / EUSD, Stanford Park
1000
The $10,000 request advances the Emeryville Nature Everywhere Initiative by funding public nature events, building durable Nature Exploration Areas at Head Start and ECDC, and supporting maintenance across five sites. The project expands equitable early‑childhood nature access, revitalizes neglected spaces, and strengthens long‑term community wellbeing through sustained nature‑based play. 10,000 $3,260
The Cookies &
Connextion Social Series Empress Kehinde Koyejo Community Events Empress Kehinde Koyejo is a culinary artist, wellness educator, and community innovator advancing health, cultural preservation, and economic opportunity through food and shared experience. As founder of Choc’late Mama Cookies Co. and Kalm Korner, she curates plant-forward programming, micro-gatherings, and creative learning environments that support local artists, small businesses, and the broader community.

Grounded in the belief that micro experiences can create a macro impact, her work reconnects people to ancestral foodways, expands access to wellness, and transforms intimate community engagement into measurable social impact—cultivating personal healing and collective empowerment.

Afro Indigenous American Coco Mama Boutique House 120
Cookies & Connextion is a weekly intergenerational gathering that reduces isolation, fosters mentorship, and builds trust through shared activities and conversation.

Hosted at Coco Mama Boutique House, the series strengthens civic bonds, supports local culture, and creates a welcoming, inclusive space where relationships, collaboration, and community resilience grow.
10,000 $0
Parents As Teachers - EU Entitled Futures
Youth ages 5 years &
under
Entitled Futures is a community-based behavioral health organization founded in Oakland, California in 2019. We provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed mental health services for youth and young adults ages 12–25 and support for parents and caregivers. Our model embeds licensed clinicians and trained staff directly into trusted community spaces such as schools, libraries, recreation centers, and affordable housing sites. Through drop-in wellness hubs and the evidence-based Parents as Teachers program, we increase early access to care, reduce stigma, and strengthen family wellbeing. Our mission is to ensure all young people have equitable access to mental health support.

Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino Emery Unified School District 45
Entitled Futures seeks $10,000 to deliver the Parents as Teachers program in Emeryville, providing one‑on‑one parent coaching, developmental screenings, and family support for 45 caregivers of children ages 0–5. Funds cover a certified Parent Educator, curriculum, outreach, and coordination to offer accessible, prevention‑focused early childhood services.
10,000 $5,000
Youth Cultural Identity &
Healing Art Workshop
Series
Exotic Linx & Body
Essentials
Youth ages 5 years &
under
Youth ages 6-10 years
Pre-Teens ages 11-13
years
Teens ages 14-17 years
Adults 18 years & older
Seniors 55 years & older
Community Events
Exotic Linx & Body Essentials was founded in 2006 by Oakland artist and cultural practitioner Tracey Bell. Rooted in Africa and Native American heritage, the brand creates handcrafted adornment, natural body care, and healing arts experiences that promote cultural pride, self-love, and holistic wellness. Tracey's work centers on cultural preservation, community empowerment, and identity healing through artistic expression. For nearly two decades, she has used culturally grounded creative practices to uplift youth, families, and communities through art, education, and wellnesscentered programming.

American Indian or Alaska Native
Black or African American
Co Co Mama Cookie Boutique
House
120
The Youth Cultural Identity & Healing Arts Workshop Series provides four sessions of culturally grounded art, storytelling, and wellness for 30 Emeryville youth and families. Funding supports materials, instruction, outreach, and a nurturing environment that fosters creativity, cultural pride, emotional resilience, and community belonging.
10,000 $0
Emeryville PRIDE Fishnets & Film Inc.

Pre-Teens ages 11-13
years
Teens ages 14-17 years
Adults 18 years & older
Seniors 55 years & older
Community Events
We foster and celebrate both our queer performance art and cinema communities through the production of festivals, GAYLAs, drag shows, special events, and films.

White
Asian or Asian American
Hispanic or Latino
Bay Street Emeryville, Public
Market Emeryville, Bureau 510
Restaurant,
5000
Emeryville PRIDE 2026 is a three‑day LGBTQ+ festival featuring queer performance art, storytelling, and cinema across multiple city venues. The event celebrates community, supports local artists and businesses, and provides inclusive, family‑friendly programming. Growing rapidly each year, the festival strengthens visibility, connection, and economic activity while fostering a vibrant, welcoming Emeryville.
10,000 $7,500
Emeryville's Early
Childhood Music ProjectFriends of ECDC

FRIEND OF EMERYVILLE

CHILD DEVELOPMENT
CENTER
Youth ages 5 years &
under
The Friends of Emeryville Child Development Center is a community-run organization that works to support ECDC by providing extra opportunities for learning, development and celebration to our students and staff. Funds raised by the Friends is used towards STEAM activities including ECDC's: music program, gymnastics classes, nature education and field trips. The Friends of ECDC is a non-profit and all donations are tax deductible.

Black or African American
White
Asian or Asian American
Hispanic or Latino
Middle Eastern or North African
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific
Islander
Emeryville Child Development
Center
50 Friends of ECDC requests $10,000 to continue weekly Harmony Monsters music classes for all children ages 0–5 at the Emeryville Child Development Center. Funding supports 35 weeks of instruction, materials, and insurance, ensuring equitable access to high‑quality arts education that strengthens development, family engagement, and community connections.
10,000 $9,000
Friends of the Golden
Gate Library Jazz On
Sundays & Jazz Concert
Series
Friends of the Golden
Gate Library
Youth ages 5 years &
under
Youth ages 6-10 years
Pre-Teens ages 11-13
years
Teens ages 14-17 years
Adults 18 years & older
Seniors 55 years & older
Community Events
Friends of the Golden Gate Library has provided live Jazz performances for over 30 years. The program was founded by the world renown jazz drummer Donald "Duck:

Bailey in 1990. FGGL Live Jazz performances are provided for free by professional Jazz musicians with international, national experience and local Bay Area connections. The performances are provided in trio, quartet, quintet and big band groups. We also provide youth Jazz performances.

Black or African American
White
Golden Gate Branch Library,
Oakland, Doyle Hollis Park &
Emeryville Senior Center
2000
The Friends of the Golden Gate Library propose a 2026 jazz program including a big‑band concert at Doyle Hollis Park, three Senior Center performances, and four Jazz on Sundays youth‑and‑professional concerts. Funding will support free, accessible jazz experiences that celebrate cultural history, engage seniors and youth, and strengthen community connection.
10,000 $6,700
2026 Summer Camp
Scholarship Program
Head over Heels
Gymnastics
Youth ages 5 years &
under
Youth ages 6-10 years
Pre-Teens ages 11-13
years
Head Over Heels has a strong commitment to the community through our programs building a lifelong practice of personal, social, and physical well-being. Every year, we grant 30 weeks of summer camp and $40,000 in team financial aid.

American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian or Asian American
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Middle Eastern or North African
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific
Islander
White
Head Over Heels Gymnastics
The 2026 Summer Camp Scholarship Program provides one free week of full‑day gymnastics camp for ECCL students and Emeryville families with financial need. Head Over Heels covers all staffing costs, ensuring donations fund scholarships directly. The program expands access to childcare, supports physical development, and aims to award 25 scholarship weeks.
10,000 $2,800
Kala Art Institute: Artistsin-Schools Program
Kala Institute
Youth ages 6-10 years
Pre-Teens ages 11-13
years
Teens ages 14-17 years
Kala is a non-profit arts organization and a vital community hub for artistic experimentation. Located on San Pablo Ave/Heinz Ave., Kala annually serves 175 artistsin-residence and offers exhibitions, public programs, and arts education for youth and adults. Kala’s youth art programs reach 2,500 students in neighboring public schools and through on-site programs including Camp Kala - a summer art camp, after school studio art, teen studio, field trips, and more. Kala's Artists-in-Schools program started in 1991 and we have partnered with Emeryville
schools for many years.

Asian or Asian American
Black or African American
White
Emery High School / Anna Yates -
Artists-in-Schools Programs
135
Kala Art Institute seeks support to continue year‑round art instruction at Anna Yates and Emery High, offering hands‑on visual arts, lunchtime Art Club, and curriculum‑aligned projects led by professional teaching artists. Funding sustains creative learning, culturally responsive teaching, student exhibitions, and stronger school‑community connections.
10,000 $6,500
Misfit Combat Misfit Combat
Youth ages 6-10 years
Pre-Teens ages 11-13
years
Teens ages 14-17 years
Adults 18 years & older
Seniors 55 years & older
Community Events
Misfit Combat is a non-profit martial arts gym in Emeryville that offers strength and conditioning classes, practical self-defense, and a variety of martial arts such as grappling and striking. Additionally, it offers tiered membership prices, a free weekly self-defense program called Queer Combat for queer/trans communities, free monthly community workouts, and free intensive seminars led by unique instructors that consist of culturally-specific education as it relates to martial arts and embodiment. Misfit Combat’s mission of providing inclusive selfdefense and combat sports for all is guided by its core values of accessibility, respect, and community-care.

Asian or Asian American
White Emeryville 100
Misfit Combat seeks funding to offer free quarterly self‑defense seminars and launch a tiered membership program providing low‑cost gym access for low‑income residents. Programs center queer, trans, BIPOC, and youth participants, offering culturally rooted martial arts, safety skills, and community connection. Funding expands access, confidence, and equitable participation in martial arts. 10,000 $3,700
Dancing in the Schools -
Nancy Karp + Dancers
New Arts FoundationNancy Karp + Dancers
Youth ages 6-10 years
Pre-Teens ages 11-13
years
Teens ages 14-17 years
Adults 18 years & older
Seniors 55 years & older
Community Events
The New Arts Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1981, is dedicated to the creation and presentation of new work that reflects the artistic vision of director/choreographer Nancy Karp and her dance company, Nancy Karp + Dancers.

Interdisciplinary collaboration is the key focus of the organization, and it commissions outstanding composers, visual artists, and designers to work with the company in the creation of new dances each season. Our core programs include public performances, a year-long teaching program in the Emeryville Public Schools, site-specific performances, and a mentoring program for early-career choreographers.

Asian or Asian American
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
White
ECCL - Bldg. A - Anna Yates
Elementary School
Nancy Karp + Dancers requests funding to deliver a 12‑week dance residency at Anna Yates for 2nd–3rd graders and special‑needs students. Professional teaching artists provide curriculum‑aligned movement instruction, culminating performances, and community‑building experiences that boost confidence, skills, and arts access for Emeryville youth.
10,000 $10,000
Rudy's Can't Fail CafeLive Music on the Patio
Series
Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe
Youth ages 6-10 years
Pre-Teens ages 11-13
years
Teens ages 14-17 years
Adults 18 years & older
Seniors 55 years & older
Community Events
Rudy's Live Music on the Patio Series features local musical acts performing in the shadow of Emeryville's historic City Hall April through October. Most performances are from 6:00-8:00 on Friday and Saturday nights. The grant funding will help us to continue this great program. Additional costs to run the music series include additional music licensing fees, promotional costs, equipment costs and compensation for the musicians.

This program brings folks from all over the Bay Area to Emeryville to enjoy live music and community. In 2025 we had 37 nights offering live music to the public.

Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
White
Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe
1200-2000
Rudy’s Live Music on the Patio Series brings free outdoor performances to downtown Emeryville April–October, featuring local jazz, rock, folk, and R&B artists. Funding supports musician pay, licensing, promotion, and equipment, sustaining 37 nights of vibrant community gathering and boosting local business and cultural vitality. 10,000 $800
Scientific Adventures for
Girls in TK–5th Grade:

Anna Yates Elementary
Afterschool STEM
Education Program
2026–2027
Scientific Adventures for
Girls
Youth ages 5 years &
under
Youth ages 6-10 years
Pre-Teens ages 11-13
years
For the past 11 years, Scientific Adventures for Girls (SAfG) has been an East Bay nonprofit dedicated to expanding equitable access to STEM education for elementary school girls. Through joyful, hands-on, culturally responsive programming, SAfG serves nearly 1,000 girls annually across Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Our 27-week afterschool program, along with camps, Family STEAM Nights, and leadership opportunities, builds confidence, curiosity, and persistence in science and engineering.

The majority of participants are girls of color from under-resourced communities. By introducing girls to real-world STEM role models and engaging projects, SAfG helps them imagine—and pursue—futures in STEM fields.

Hispanic or Latino Anna Yates Elementary School 35
Scientific Adventures for Girls requests funding to continue its 27‑week afterschool STEM program at Anna Yates, serving 35 girls with hands‑on, inquiry‑based learning.

The program builds confidence, curiosity, and STEM identity through themed units, women STEM role models, and strong family engagement, advancing gender equity and early STEM pathways.
10,000 $9,000
Juneteenth Bay Area
Black Fashion Expo
Spoiled Boutique Community Events
Bay Area Black Fashion Expo is an annual Juneteenth celebration in Emeryville that uplifts Black-owned businesses and emerging creatives through a culturally rooted, community-centered marketplace and live programming. The event features up to 100 vendors across fashion, beauty, art, and wellness, alongside local music and fashion showcases that highlight Bay Area talent. Designed to be inclusive and family-friendly, the Expo connects entrepreneurs with thousands of attendees, increases economic opportunity, and promotes cultural pride, small business growth, and creative career exposure for youth and community members.

Black or African American Bay Street Shopping Center
Emeryville 4000
The Bay Area Black Fashion Expo seeks funding to support artists, cultural programming, small‑business vendors, and event operations for a free Juneteenth celebration. Funds ensure fair pay, accessible design, youth engagement, and subsidized vendor costs, uplifting Black creatives, expanding economic opportunity, and fostering inclusive community connection in Emeryville. 50,000 $7,500
Hands of Hope Hair
Education and
Empowerment Series
Taiwo Koyejo
Teens ages 14-17 years
Adults 18 years & older
Seniors 55 years & older
Community Events
Hands of Hope Beauty Academy is led by me Taiwo Koyejo. I am dedicated to empowering the community of Emeryville through hair education and beauty entrepreneurship. With over 25 years of experience in the beauty industry as a stylist, educator, and salon owner, I have provided hands on hair classes and access to highquality hair products. The academy offers free and low-cost training for adults and teens, helping individuals in the community gain skills to earn income, start their own businesses, and build confidence. Our mission is to "Each one, Reach one, Teach one", creating opportunities for personal and economic growth in the local Emeryville community.

Black or African American Coco Mama Boutique House 50
The Hands of Hope Hair Education Series requests $10,000 to provide a month‑long, hands‑on natural‑hair training program for 50 Emeryville participants. Funding covers supplies, materials, certificates, and career guidance, empowering adults and teens with practical skills, income‑generating opportunities, and accessible, community‑based professional development.
10,000 $2,500
ART! ART! ART! Senior
Center Art Classes
Teresa Kalnoskas DBA
TEKA Painting
Seniors 55 years & older
Community Event
Teresa Kalnoskas is a professional artist who currently lives and works at the 45th Street Artists’ Cooperative in Emeryville, California. Her artwork is held in corporate collections throughout the US and Asia. Museum representation has included: Triton Museum of Art, Schweinfurth Museum of Art, Fitchburg Art Museum, Arnot Art Museum, and California Museum of Art.

In 2017, she was the recipient of the Portrait Project Grant from the City of Emeryville.

These portraits are currently installed in the Emeryville Senior Center.

White Emeryville Senior Center 100
The Senior Center Art Classes request funding to offer professional instruction, materials, and a field trip for up to 100 older adults. The program fills a major arts‑education gap, providing creative skill‑building, social connection, and exhibition opportunities highly valued by Emeryville’s senior community. 10,000 $2,300
Micro-Merchant
Community Connection
The Emery Merchants
Association/ TEME
SALON
Community Events
We are an organization dedicated to strengthening the connection between Emeryville's micro-merchants and the community they serve. We support merchants with fewer than 5 employees by fostering collaboration, increasing visibility, and encouraging meaningful engagement. In addition, we secure a liaison role between local business owners and Emeryville city officials, helping ensure clear communication, advocacy, and alignment that benefits both merchants and residents.

Black or African American Choc'late Moma Cookies Co. 200 This project seeks funding to establish a micro‑business association in Emeryville, supporting enterprises with fewer than five employees. Funds will cover marketing, venue space, staffing, and operations to provide guidance, coordination, and advocacy—strengthening local merchants, improving collaboration with the City, and enhancing community engagement and business sustainability. 10,000 $0
EHS Butchertown/North
Hollis Historic Walking
Tour
The Emeryville Historical
Society
Pre-Teens ages 11-13
years
Teens ages 14-17 years
Adults 18 years & older
Seniors 55 years & older
Community Events
Founded in 1989, the Emeryville Historical Society has spent more than 36 years preserving and sharing the city’s rich and often overlooked history. Through original research, photo preservation, public presentations, curated walking tours, and dynamic social media storytelling, the Society brings Emeryville’s past into the present. We are committed to uncovering unique local stories, safeguarding historical materials, and making history accessible to residents, businesses, and visitors alike. By connecting people to place, we foster civic pride, community identity, and a deeper understanding of Emeryville’s evolution.

American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian or Asian American
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Middle Eastern or North African
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific
Islander
White
City Streets of Emeryville, CA
This project requests funding to develop a new historic walking tour of Emeryville’s former Butchertown district. Support will cover extensive research, documentation, design, and production costs, making the tour free and accessible. The program preserves local history, strengthens community identity, and deepens public connection to Emeryville’s industrial past.
9872.47 $3,440
Us4Us Bay Area Us4Us Bay Area
Youth ages 6-10 years
Pre-Teens ages 11-13
years
Teens ages 14-17 years
Community Events
US4US Bay Area is a youth-led nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing violence prevention and community building for students from historically marginalized communities in the Bay Area. Rooted in the belief that students are experts in their own experiences, US4US centers youth voice, leadership development, and community advocacy through programming, campaigns, and public events. The organization creates spaces where young people can learn, build power, and engage in civic and educational action that directly impacts their schools and
communities. US4US Bay Area has a strong track record of organizing youth-centered initiatives that combine education, culture, and community engagement to drive systemic change.

Black or African American Emery High School 200
US4US Bay Area seeks funding to host a youth‑centered educational rally at Anna Yates and Emery High. The free, on‑campus event will feature cultural performances, speakers, educational activities, and youth‑led engagement. Funding supports event production, stipends, and materials, empowering students, strengthening community connection, and advancing educational equity in Emeryville. 10,000 $0
Community Wellness &
Connection
Women of the World
Fund
Adults 18 years & older
Seniors 55 years & older
Community Events
Women of the World Fund (WOW) is a community-based organization founded by Julia Drummond, an Emeryville resident of seven years, dedicated to uplifting women through education, health, and economic empowerment. WOW develops accessible, community-centered programs that expand access to physical and mental health resources, wellness support, and opportunities for community connection. By partnering with local organizations, businesses, and community members, WOW delivers barrier-free programming that strengthens social connection and community engagement. Julia volunteers all organizational leadership and coordination, ensuring zero administrative overhead and maximum direct investment in services for Emeryville residents.

Asian or Asian American
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Middle Eastern or North African
Multiple Emeryville Locations 40
This eight‑week wellness and education series for Emeryville women builds civic connection, reduces isolation, and strengthens community pride through movement, mental‑health workshops, dialogue circles, creative arts, and wellness services.

Funding supports local facilitators, supplies, facilities, insurance, and outreach, ensuring free, high‑quality, community‑rooted programming for 30–40 participants. 10,000 $0
$ 249,872 $ 80,000
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