On April 3rd, EBASE launched the Emeryville Community Empowerment Project, a 6-part leadership program that gives Emeryville residents the opportunity to develop their skills and experience in grassroots organizing. Participants gathered on Saturday morning eager to learn about the issues they currently face in Emeryville and to come up with collective solutions. 

Residents got down to business, discussing the various approaches people have taken to affect change in Emeryville’s history and the importance of community organizing as the way to build real power for residents. “It feels empowering to be part of something bigger than yourself”, said Sarah Harper, a training participant.

In that spirit, residents are ready to build resident power and there is a rising tide of change among the grassroots. Residents United for a Livable Emeryville (RULE) formed over a year ago and continues to build a powerful voice for residents to advocate for a more inclusive, livable city.

Through their work with EBASE on the campaign to Build a Better Bay Street, residents have built the foundation for a ground-up movement to hold public officials and corporations accountable to the needs of residents.

Come join the movement for grassroots social change in Emeryville!  The next training will be Community Organizing 101: Tools to Build Power on April 24th, 11:00 am  – 1:30 pm @ East Bay Pilates, 4053 Harlan Street, Suite 113. 

Please RSVP to Reem Assil to reserve a spot!



Posted in Community Benefits, EBASE Blog, Emeryville Bay Street 2 Campaign

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