Thank You to Our Sponsors

  • Patelco Credit Union

  • North Berkeley Wealth Management

  • Clark Pacific Foundation

  • UC Berkeley College of Engineering

  • Jack and Jill OBAC

  • Umoja Health

Sponsor Tiers

About Trailblazer Sponsor

UMOJA HEALTH

Umoja Health Partners are Community Coalitions initially formed to address the COVID-19 and health-related needs of underserved communities of color in the Bay Area. After taking on COVID-19 testing and vaccination under a new model of community-led care delivery, we are expanding our scope to address the burden of cancer, other chronic diseases, and unmet social needs that have left communities of color especially vulnerable during the pandemic.

In line with this expanded focus on vital social resources, Umoja Health generously provided the funding required to power our Persimmon Food Pantry. This critical investment allowed us to establish consistent, monthly food drives specifically designed to support students and local families. Stretching from the summer months through the holiday season, this partnership successfully distributed over 12,000 pounds of food, directly providing nutritious groceries and essential relief to over 500 vulnerable households in our community.

About Beacon Sponsor

Since 2005, North Berkeley Wealth Management has helped clients protect and grow their assets in a way that accomplishes their goals and aligns with their personal values. They offer comprehensive financial planning and diversified investment strategies that emphasize relationships and a deep commitment to the well-being of our clients.

Bringing this expertise to our community, North Berkeley Wealth Management partnered with our Financial Literacy program to deliver an interactive workshop focused on demystifying the stock market. Their team provided young women and community members with a clear, step-by-step roadmap for strategic long-term investing. By breaking down asset allocation and giving participants actionable next steps, this session equipped attendees with the practical tools required to confidently start building their own portfolios.

NORTH BERKELEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

About Voice Sponsor

PATELCO CREDIT UNION

Patelco Credit Union is a full-service, not-for-profit financial cooperative dedicated to helping members and communities prosper. With nearly $10 billion in assets and over 550,000 members nationwide, they are one of the largest credit unions in the nation.

Through our collaboration, Patelco directly powered our Financial Literacy workshop that taught young people and community members how to track spending, reduce unnecessary expenses, and build sustainable budgets. A core feature of this initiative is the "Bite of Reality" workshop for high school students. In this immersive simulation, teens receive a fictional profile complete with an occupation, credit score, and recurring bills, forcing them to balance their wants versus their needs at various tabletop stations to learn the true cost of living.

About Spark Sponsor

Since 1938, Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated (J&J, Inc.), has been dedicated to fostering children’s growth and development through educational, cultural, civic, health, recreational, and social activities. That dedication remains today as we work toward improving the quality of life for all children, particularly African American children.

J&J, Inc. has partnered with the YWCA Berkeley/Oakland to support the Basic Needs Campaign, funding critical, immediate relief for families in need. This contribution provides essential resources—including groceries, hygiene items, and school supplies—to ensure stability and dignity for local families and the community.

Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

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