The wealth gap isn’t an accident.
Neither is what we’re doing about it.
OCCUR is meeting the challenges of this current economic, technological, and social moment head on.
Building on a decades-long legacy of grassroots organizing, community-building, and empowerment in East Oakland, we are meeting community leaders right where they are.
Building economic power to create a future we deserve.
Rooted. Lasting. Growing.
OCCUR is a Black-led nonprofit organization with decades of experience building economic power in historically excluded communities. Based in East Oakland and operating the David E. Glover Emerging Technology Center—the oldest tech center in East Oakland — we deliver free, expert-led programs in small business development, AI and digital skills, and nonprofit capacity-building. Our work is grounded in a simple conviction: when historically excluded communities like ours get the right tools and support, we build wealth, lead institutions, and shape the future.
Our Areas of Focus
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We train small business owners and entrepreneurs with the skills to grow, compete, and build generational wealth.
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The digital economy is the economy. From AI bootcamps to technology training, we make sure our communities are included.
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We strengthen nonprofits and faith-based organizations so they can do more for the communities they serve.