Family Bridges

This weekend our Housing & Community Services Department celebrated the diverse journeys and successes of our reentry community. Often the reentry experiences can be very isolating as people leave their support networks and step into a world that has been moving and evolving without them. Getting back to the basics of community and nature we were able to celebrate first like new foods, feeling the sand between the toes, and new jobs. The day ended with an impromptu assembly line as people packaged up over 70 food bags for our Community Mediator team to pass out to the unhoused. Like the food bags say "We are Stonger Together".

This weekend our Housing & Community Services Department celebrated the diverse journeys and successes of our reentry community. Reentry can feel isolating as people leave familiar support networks and return to a world that has kept moving without them. By reconnecting with community and nature, we shared firsts—kayaking, feeling sand under our feet, starting new jobs. Our Community Mediators also distributed 70 food bags to the unhoused. As the bags remind us, we are stronger together.

✨ Sneak Peek: Live Auction Highlights at Our 58th Gala! 🎉

Here’s a preview of a few of the incredible items featured in our Live Auction:

👨‍🍳 Exclusive Experiences with Celebrity Chef Martin Yan

🎨 Original Bison Painting by Johnny DaRosa

That’s just the beginning! Join us at our 58th Gala for an exciting night of bidding, celebration, and making a meaningful impact.
https://familybridges.org/2026-annual-fundraising-gala/

🌉 Breaking Stereotypes. Building Community. 💚
Join our Housing & Community Services department on 6/13 for a meaningful day.

✨Introducing the Stars of Our 58th Gala! ✨

🎤 Emcee: Danny Wan
👗 Fashion Designer: Joanna Jia
🎶 Singing Performer: Jessica Shum
💃 Dance Performers: Julia Tung and Lorraine Wong

Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with elegance, entertainment, and celebration. We look forward to sharing this special occasion with you!

🏆 Congratulations to Jimbo Lin, the champion of our Charity Mahjong Tournament! 🀄️ We also want to extend our thanks to the Ulferts Center and the Dublin Koi Palace. Thank you for your incredible support in hosting this wonderful event and making it such a memorable night. ✨

Grateful to Oakland Chinatown Coalition for honoring our Community Mediators. Together, we’re keeping Chinatown safe, connected, and strong.

Chinatown Coalition