12/02/2025
Cooking at Lotus Bloom!
Founded in 2006, Lotus Bloom operated in shared space and under the fiscal sponsorship with Oakland Ready to Learn.
Lotus Bloom is a network of family resource centers in Oakland, where children ages 0-5 and their caregivers learn, play, gain confidence and find connections to other parents, health resources, education resources. Today, Lotus Bloom is an independent 501(c)(3) in a new location, operating with an all-volunteer Board of Directors and small part-time staff. Our centers serve over 400 families per
12/02/2025
Cooking at Lotus Bloom!
07/05/2025
Featured Leader Alert: Angela Louie Howard is the Founder and Director of Bloom. She’s been part of the OSSS Lead Planning Team since the beginning. Read what inspires her, what she’s proud of, and what gives her hope for the future: https://www.oaklandsmartandstrong.org/angela-louie-howard.html
05/09/2025
We are super excited for our Spring Fair tomorrow! 🌻
We have a lot of fun things planned, like a petting zoo, bubble show, free children activities, live music, and more! There will be free food and other goodies.
We hope to see you tomorrow! 💐
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¡Estamos súper emocionados por nuestra Feria de Primavera de mañana! 🌻
Tenemos un montón de actividades divertidas planeadas, como un zoológico interactivo, un espectáculo de burbujas, actividades infantiles gratuitas, música en vivo ¡y mucho más! Habrá comida y otras delicias gratis.
¡Esperamos verte mañana! 💐
01/16/2025
Happening Today at Zachary's Pizza on Grand Ave, Oakland, CA. Come join us!
11/20/2024
Giving Tuesday is coming up, support children and families!
11/01/2024
Thank you Kenneth Rainin Foundation for supporting our BIPOC leaders!
Rest And Care Awards For Education Honor BIPOC Women Leaders - Kenneth Rainin Foundation The Rest and Care Award honors the dedication of nonprofit leaders by providing the opportunity to step away, rest and focus on themselves.
01/24/2024
Check out the Neighborhoods Ready for School video series today! 👀
https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=vD_9Qx28uZNgpaxq&v=9UF94zkagAQ&feature=youtu.be
11/29/2023
Today is and Lotus Bloom is raising $9,000 for families and children!
A gift of $25 ensures a family can participate in our playgroups, which provides caregivers and their children a safe space for growth, learning and play.
A gift of $50 provides essentials like food, baby wipes and gift cards for groceries.
A gift of $100 supports Lotus Bloom’s Rapid Response Fund, which puts cash directly into the hands of families to meet everyday expenses such as rent and utilities.
Your partnership can make a big difference! Please consider supporting our mission in continuing to ensure that every child has a strong start in life.
Donate today: www.lotusbloomfamily.org/donate
No gift is too small; a little kindness goes a long way.💜
11/23/2023
11/23/2023
Hello Lotus Bloom Friends! Happy Thanksgiving!
Giving Tuesday is around the corner! ✨
Please consider in supporting our mission in continuing to provide families and children safe spaces for growth, learning and play. Along with providing resources and support to ensure that every child has a strong start in life.
https://www.lotusbloomfamily.org/donate.html
Thank you!
10/04/2022
Fostering Early Learning Opportunities with Lotus Bloom — Eat.Learn.Play. Foundation A network of family resource centers rooted in Oakland for over 14 years, Lotus Bloom provides safe, inclusive spaces for parents/caregivers and their children aged 0-5 who might not otherwise have access to high quality early childhood educational opportunities.
04/25/2022
Happy Monday Lotus Bloom friends, Thankful Thursday is almost approaching us… Here is your opportunity to give Thanks by giving what you can and show support for our work and families in our community. Can’t make a gift? Drop a comment or emoji below and tell us what you like out of Lotus Bloom. We’d love to hear from you!
| Monday | 9:30am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 11:30am |
| Friday | 9:30am - 5pm |