OCCUR HAS BEEN PROVIDING ENRICHING COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR OVER 60 YEARS.

OCCUR was founded in 1954 at a time when the City of Oakland, CA was transforming from a mid-sized working-class community to one of the country’s most complex and diverse cities which came with all of the issues related to urban renewal. This transformation included all of the issues linked to increased urban migration, emerging poverty, new demands for social services and affordable housing.  The Oakland Citizens Committee for Urban Renewal (OCCUR) was dedicated to monitoring Oakland’s transformation into a new urban melting pot with all its big city challenges, and the need to develop Oakland’s neighborhoods with Federal resources and programs. OCCUR’s founding members were convinced that Oakland needed an independent organization that was prepared to confront emerging poverty, urban blight and increased migration by populations of color.

THE JOURNEY CONTINUES… 

OCCUR is committed to its mission: “To positively and effectively design and implement programs and services that improve the lives and conditions of low-income residents, neighborhoods and communities. OCCUR serves as a facilitator and catalyst bringing together neighborhood residents, merchants and government to strengthen and stimulate the economic development potential of emerging communities”. Over its more than 60 year history, OCCUR has consistently served as a community “watchdog” agency and has honed its strategic effectiveness in serving the interests and improved quality of life for low-income youth, residents, and families.

CURRENT PROGRAMMING

Now, in its role as an intermediary and public service policy organization, OCCUR provides critical services and programs in community technology, nonprofit capacity building, consumer education, and civic engagement.

CAPACITY BUILDING FOR FAITH-BASED & NONPROFITS – MICRO-ENTERPRISES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONSUMER EDUCATION.

DIGITAL LITERACY – EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES – 2020 CENSUS

Providing essential computer skills training classes and exposure to commonly used software applications.
Also, we have an exploratory learning environment for ages 12 and up.  Youth students engage in creative coding, video game design, VR/AR, artificial intelligence, robotics, circuitry, and fashion technology with an emphasis on social justice.

How OCCUR can help you in the 2020 Census year
-We offer free computer access at our technology center to submit your responses.

Many Thanks to our generous sponsors!