Community Works in-custody programs address exigent public health crises of incarceration that are gravely exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. These vital programs must be supported and permitted to continue within the San Francisco County jails, especially during this global public health crisis. Learn how you can help Community Works to #KeepFamiliesConnected. The coronavirus pandemic has cast a glaring spotlight on the dangerously detrimental...
San Francisco Public Library will host an exhibit this fall showcasing artwork made in Community Works programs over the past two decades. Community Works’s groundbreaking programs and projects have served the Bay Area for more than 20 years. One of the most impactful ways that CW catalyzes understanding and change is with large-scale public events that give voice to marginalized communities through the creative and...
The women of Rising Voices debuted their original performance piece, Deception of the Heart, last month during the First Annual Community Works Youth Theater Festival in San Francisco. The piece focuses on experiences of domestic violence, survival, and healing. Deception of the Heart is an original piece created by the women in the Rising Voices program, who channeled their...
Project WHAT! will host the first ever summit for Bay Area youth impacted by incarceration on March 30, 2019. Find out more, including how you can support this awesome event, here!
For families with loved ones in prison, incarceration takes its toll Click here to read the spotlight on some of our programs: https://oaklandnorth.net/2018/12/13/20181204_incarceration_williamsrodas/
Hosted by our One Family program and led by facilitator Khaledah Wright, we are pleased to share news of our weekly parenting classes for justice-involved parents. More information can be found on the flyer below:
On the evening of Friday, June 9th, Community Works West hosted an opening night reception for The Welcome Home Project, a collection of stories and photographs of formerly incarcerated Alameda County residents who turned their lives around after years in prisons and jails.
The Welcome Home Project is a collection of stories and photographs of formerly incarcerated Alameda County residents who turned their lives around after years in prisons and jails. Their stories are testimony to the power of resilience and determination in the face of the barriers that most formerly incarcerated individuals face. Opening Night Reception: Friday, June...
Project WHAT!, raises awareness about the effects of parental incarceration on children, with the long-term goal of improving services and policies that affect these children. Once a year we hold a fundraiser to raise money for our high school seniors who are transitioning into college. Read about past scholarship recipients here.
