Past Event Archive

Because of you, the Circle of Care continues.

Children Rising invites you to a Virtual Town Hall on July 16. Get updates on our progress and the Circle of Care. Register free via Zoom.

Join Marshelle Wilburn and the Children Rising team for a Virtual Town Hall — a hopeful update on the children you’re helping, the progress we’ve made together, and what comes next.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. | Via Zoom

Register here, and we’ll send your Zoom link soon. We can’t wait to share this moment with you.

Celebrate summer with your Children Rising family.

Celebrate summer with your Children Rising family

Join us for a joyful afternoon in the park with children, families, tutors, volunteers, donors, and friends of Children Rising.

Come enjoy games, activities, food, and time to connect as we celebrate the children and community that make Children Rising so special. Whether you are a family in one of our programs, a tutor, a longtime supporter, or a new friend, we would love to welcome you.

Bring the whole family and be part of a fun, relaxed summer gathering filled with laughter, connection, and community.

Saturday, June 6, noon-3 p.m.
Snow Park at Lake Merritt
Harrison St. and 19th St., Oakland, CA 94612

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We hope you’ll join us for this joyful afternoon together.

P.S. Want to help make the day extra special for the kids and families? We’d love to hear from you if you’d like to volunteer at the festival.

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You’re invited to a Welcome Reception for Marshelle Wilburn, Children Rising’s new executive director.

Please join us on Saturday, February 7, from 1-3 p.m.

Meet Marshelle and hear her share her hopes for Oakland’s children and the work ahead at Children Rising. As we welcome Marshelle, we’ll look ahead together—rooted in your commitment to uplifting Oakland’s children.

Details:

📅 Saturday, February 7
🕐 1-3 p.m.
🗺️ St. John’s Episcopal Church; 1707 Gouldin Rd, Oakland, CA 94611

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children-rising.org/rsvp

“Are we doing enough for our inner-city Oakland students in reading and math?”

Allen Temple Baptist Church welcomes Children Rising’s Henrietta Fabio, Margena Wade-Green, and Jim Wambach for an informative discussion about how individuals, community groups, and the faith community can uplift our community by giving kids a fairer chance to succeed in school… and life.

All are invited to share light refreshments and a lively discussion.

Allen Temple Baptist Church

J. Alfred Smith Fellowship Hall
8501 International Blvd
Oakland, CA

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Need a midweek reset? We’ve got you covered: couch seating, craft beer, tasty food—and a great cause.

Every Wednesday in June, Children Rising is The New Parkway Theater’s Karma Cinema partner. You pay what you want for your ticket, and 20% goes directly to help Oakland kids build confidence in reading and math.

💺 Cozy living-room vibes
🍕 Snacks or a full dinner
🍻 Local beers and wines
🎟️ And your night out makes a difference

There’s no catch—just show up, pick your price, and enjoy the show!

So kick back, enjoy a film, and help a child rise to their God-given potential. That’s a blockbuster combo in our book.

See you at the movies, for the children,

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Need a midweek reset? We’ve got you covered: couch seating, craft beer, tasty food—and a great cause.

Every Wednesday in June, Children Rising is The New Parkway Theater’s Karma Cinema partner. You pay what you want for your ticket, and 20% goes directly to help Oakland kids build confidence in reading and math.

💺 Cozy living-room vibes
🍕 Snacks or a full dinner
🍻 Local beers and wines
🎟️ And your night out makes a difference

Here’s what’s playing tonight:
🎮 4:00 PM – A Minecraft Movie
🕵️ 4:45 PM, 6:20 PM & 9:20 PM – The Phoenician Scheme
🎭 7:05 PM – Friendship
😈 8:40 PM – Sinners

📍 The New Parkway – 474 24th Street, Oakland
🎉 No catch—just show up, pick your price, and enjoy the show

So kick back, enjoy a film, and help a child rise to their God-given potential. That’s a blockbuster combo in our book.

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Thank you, New Parkway, for your generous spirit and commitment to uplifting local nonprofits. See you at the movies!

Support children in Oakland by coming out to Karma Cinema at the New Parkway Theater. Each Wednesday in June pay whatever you want for your movie ticket, and 20% goes directly to support Children Rising.

We’re honored that Oakland’s beloved community movie theater has invited us to be part of Karma Cinema this June! Thank you, New Parkway, for your generous spirit and commitment to uplifting local nonprofits.

Get Tickets!

Support children in Oakland by coming out to Karma Cinema at the New Parkway Theater. Pay whatever you want for your movie ticket, and 20% goes directly to support Children Rising.

We’re honored that Oakland’s beloved community movie theater has invited us to be part of Karma Cinema this June! Thank you, New Parkway, for your generous spirit and commitment to uplifting local nonprofits.

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Hope for Children Now Giving Gatherings are your opportunity to meet and fellowship with caring members of the Children Rising family. Giving Gatherings are a series of four small, intimate events hosted in the homes of Children Rising supporters throughout Oakland and the East Bay. Please join us for a two-hour gathering with delicious food, engaging conversation, and inspiring stories about our kids.

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Hope for Children Now Giving Gatherings are your opportunity to meet and fellowship with caring members of the Children Rising family. Giving Gatherings are a series of four small, intimate events hosted in the homes of Children Rising supporters throughout Oakland and the East Bay. Please join us for a two-hour gathering with delicious food, engaging conversation, and inspiring stories about our kids.

Learn More and Register

Hope for Children Now Giving Gatherings are your opportunity to meet and fellowship with caring members of the Children Rising family. Giving Gatherings are a series of four small, intimate events hosted in the homes of Children Rising supporters throughout Oakland and the East Bay. Please join us for a two-hour gathering with delicious food, engaging conversation, and inspiring stories about our kids.

Learn More and Register

Hope for Children Now Giving Gatherings are your opportunity to meet and fellowship with caring members of the Children Rising family. Giving Gatherings are a series of four small, intimate events hosted in the homes of Children Rising supporters throughout Oakland and the East Bay. Please join us for a two-hour gathering with delicious food, engaging conversation, and inspiring stories about our kids.

Learn More and Register