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Oakland Youth Commission Workshop

What to do with the 980 Freeway?

📅 Saturday, May 2, 2026  |  11 AM – 2 PM
📍 2850 West St., West Oakland

The 980 Freeway displaced families, demolished homes, and fragmented a thriving West Oakland neighborhood. Today, we are re-imagining the 980 corridor and how to begin to repair the harm to West Oakland and its legacy residents.

🎮 Minecraft • 3-D Models • Food

A $50 stipend is available for up to two (2) participants. High school youth and parent/guardian prioritized. Application does not guarantee participation.

⚠ Space is limited — Apply now!

Past Events

980 Block Party

EVOAK! 980 Block Party

A landmark community festival mobilizing Oakland residents through art, storytelling, and participatory design to reimagine the future of the I-980 corridor with an equitable development lens.

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Fill out the form below to receive updates and information about upcoming programs, events, and volunteer opportunities. Join us in painting a brighter future through the transformative power of the arts.
Together, we can empower our community, enrich our cultural heritage, and create lasting positive change. Thank you for your support and commitment to the arts!

For any inquiries, please contact us at info@evoak.org
or call 510-333-9175
Together, we can empower our community, enrich our cultural heritage, and create lasting positive change. Thank you for your support and commitment to the arts!

The Mothership:
3718 MacArthur Blvd, East Oakland, CA 94619
EVOAK!, a 501(C)3 nonprofit corporation
EIN# 01-0730431

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