OBUGS

Address

1724 Mandela Pkwy. #5

Oakland, CA 94607

Telephone: 510.465.4660 Fax: 510.465.4677

Website: www.obugs.org

Email: obugs@obugs.org

Contacts

CEO: Margaret Majua/Dorothy Noyon

Other contacts: Michelle Lieberman, Program Coordinator, 510.207.4620, gardeninglady@gmail.com

Year Incorporated: 1998

Category:

Service Provider

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to provide nutrition and environmental education and to facilitate community building through a netword of neighborhood gardens.

History/Goals/Objectives:

OBUGS (Oakland Based Urban Gardens) is an 8-year-old grassroots organization working in West Oakland. Our work is divided into five categories: in-school programs, after-school programs, YO!BUGS programs (Youth Opportunity Based in Urban Gardens), Summer Camp, and the Mandela Farmers' Market. Our goals include increasing children's knowledge in science, ecology, and nutrition;increasing access to fresh vegetables for West Oakland residents; increasing students' enjoyment of learning; and building community through better health, leadership training, and safe spaces for children.

Target Populations:

Elementary

Middle

High

Male

Female

Staff Capacity: 4 FTE

Language Capacity (other than English): Spanish

Organizational Operating Budget: $200,001 - $500,000

Geographic Areas Served (current):

District 3 (West Oakland/Downtown - West Oakland, Jack London)

Geographic Areas for Expanded Service: