Lotus Bloom

In hard and tough places,
there are these beautiful flowers that can emerge."
-Angela Louie Howard, CEO

Lotus Bloom is a network of family resource centers

rooted in Oakland for over 14 years.

We believe every caring adult in the life of a young child matters and every family deserves a safe space to play, learn and grow. We are committed to building bridges of connection to health, social and learning opportunities that build confidence in caregivers and ensure that every child has a strong start in life.

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Making an impact in Oakland, California

Lotus Bloom is a proud supporter of AFRO-PLAY Oakland

Afro-Play is a thematic family playgroup based in Afrocentrism for families of the African Diaspora!

Join us in raising $12,500 to support Afro-Play's Fall Programs

Your generous support ensures that Black children and their parents/caregivers have a safe place in the community to play, learn and experience Black joy!

A gift to Afro-Play between now and July 1st, 2021 will go towards:

A safe and secure storage space for our playgroup materials
Equipment to continue our virtual programming including a camera, microphones and curriculum materials
Supplies including books, art and Afro-Play swag!

So far, we have raised $7,201 (we’re over half way there!); a gift in any amount will help us reach our goal and ensure our programs are able to continue and reach even more families this fall.

How You Can Give:

Donate to our GoFundMe online
Write a Check to Lotus Bloom ; make sure to write a note on the check that your donation is “for Afro-Play”!

Not able to give right now? We understand, please consider sharing our fundraising efforts with your networks! Asé

Blog Posts

We invite you to take actions towards love, and come together in support Asian American and Pacific Islander families with us through education, action, generosity and advocacy.
- OUR SAFETY IS INTERCONNECTED
by ANGELA HOWARD, CEO
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Thank you to all of our sponsors!

Alameda County Department of Public Health

All In Alameda County
the new war on poverty

S.H. Cowell Foundation
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Bernard E. and Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation

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East Bay Community Foundation

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YOUR PARTNERSHIP HELPS SUPPORT A YOUNG CHILD'S STRONG START IN LIFE

A gift of $10 pays for a family to join us at play group
A gift of $50 pays for a teacher's supplies to bring high quality curriculum to the community for a month
A gift of $100 keeps our programs low cost for those who need it most

Become a friend of Lotus Bloom with a monthly gift

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Make a one time gift