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Uplifting those impacted by systemic inequities & poverty through medical and behavioral care, navigation, workforce enterprises, housing, outreach & advocacy. (Oakland/San Jose, CA) 🌐 www.rootscommunityhealth.org 🔗 linktr.ee/rootsempowers

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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
We’re proud to be featured in The New York Times for our work supporting those who have been formerly incarcerated as they transition back into the community and reconnect with health care and essential resources.
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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
The People's Health Briefing will not air on Tuesday, February 17th. We will be back, next Tuesday, February 24th at 10am. Please check out our archives on our website for previous episodes: ow.ly/NMy250YcQEj #RootsEmpowers #PHB #CommunityHealth #PublicHealth
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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Today we celebrate the lifetime and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.! As we celebrate, we acknowledge our work and service at Roots Community Health, as a direct reflection of his legacy. In honor of Dr. King, all Roots sites will be open today for regular services.
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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
All Roots sites will be closed Thursday and Friday and will reopen on Monday, December 1st. We hope you take time this break to reflect and give thanks for all that is in your life. Have a safe and healthy holdiay!🍂🦃 #RootsEmpowers #HolidaySeason #Thanksgiving
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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
If you know someone in #Oakland, ages 13-26 in need of free services, send them this! 🙌🏾 At our Young People's Wellness Center, we're all about supporting our young community members with a wide variety of services, from medical to mental health! #RootsEmpowers #YouthWellness #YouthSupport
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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
If you live or work in #EastOakland, make your voice heard! 🗣️ Join our Community Safe Keeping Meeting to discuss key issues and work on strategies to create a safer East Oakland! 📅Thursday, 11/20 | 5:30-7:30PM 📍Armstead Hall 🔗 ow.ly/iM4x50XqalB #RootsEmpowers #CommunitySafety
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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
We have another hands-on class, where you can make healthy recipes you can recreate anytime at home! 📅 Sat., November 15 🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM 📍 1811 S. 7th St. Suite D., San Jose, CA Spots are limited: ow.ly/JtVb50XpyLH #RootsEmpowers #SanJoseEvents #Cooking Challenge
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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
On November 15, we’re bringing our community together in Deep East Oakland for 40x40’s first Power Building Summit to ensure folks can stay and thrive in the neighborhood they have built. Free breakfast and lunch will be provided! RSVP here: ow.ly/pNQH50XkUNK
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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Don't miss out on our online Parenting Toolkit, Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 AM! We'll explore ways to build healthy relationships and boundaries for your kids! Open to all families—Sign up here: ow.ly/Keww50VVQFi #RootsEmpowers #ParentingToolkit #AlamedaCounty #Oakland
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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Black Solidarity Day is held the Monday before #ElectionDay to remind us that our vote has the power to fight injustice and bring equity! Roots has the only Ballot Drop Box in East Oakland. Make it easy and cast your mail-in ballot! #BlackSolidarityDay #Vote2025 #RootsEmpowers
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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Connect with local employers, explore opportunities and take the next step on your career journey, tomorrow at the Roots Career Fair! 📅Fri., Oct. 24 | 11AM - 4PM 📍6403 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605 Bring a friend and spread the word! #RootsEmpowers #CareerFair #Oakland
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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Young people in #Oakland, Roots is here for you! At our Young People’s Wellness Center, we have a wide variety of services like free medical & behavioral health and navigation services. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions or need support! #RootsEmpowers
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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
If you are a mother/guardian, join our Motherhood Circle next Tuesday, October 28 at 11:30 AM on Zoom! 💻 Connect, share, and feel supported on your motherhood journey. 💕💮 Sign up here: ➡️https://ow.ly/tjnP50XbaWZ #RootsEmpowers #MotherhoodCircle #Oakland #SupportGroup
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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Connect with local employers, explore opportunities and take the next step on your career journey at Roots Community Health Career Fair! 📅Fri., Oct. 24 | 11AM - 4PM 📍6403 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605 Bring a friend and spread the word! #RootsEmpowers #CareerFair #Oakland
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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
ATTN D6 & D7 Residents! Illegal Dumping is a key public safety issue we must address. Come to the upcoming Regional Convening on Illegal Dumping! 📅 Wed., October 29 | 9AM-1PM 📍Alameda County Training and Conference Center Register now: ow.ly/9aJi50XcHEj
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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Bring your little ghouls and goblins to our 3rd Annual Trick-or-Treat at Emma Prusch Farm Park! 📅 Fri, Oct 31 | 4–7PM | 647 S King Rd, San Jose Treats, spooky-fun painting & family vibes await. 🍬✨ RSVP here: ow.ly/lIW750XcG0N #FallFestival #RootsEmpowers #SanJoseEvents
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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Help us shape the future of transpotation! 🚆 Take Alameda County's survey to share your experience and priorities to improve transportation. Survey 🔗: bit.ly/2026CTPSurvey
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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Join us for another hands-on cooking class, where you can make healthy recipes you can recreate anytime at home! 📅 Sat., October 18 🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM 📍 1811 S. 7th St. Suite D., San Jose, CA Sign up here: ow.ly/xHgy50X7o8H #RootsEmpowers #CookingChallenge #SanJose
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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Connect with local employers, explore opportunities and take the next step on your career journey at Roots Community Health Career Fair! 📅Fri., Oct. 24 | 11AM - 4PM 📍6403 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605 Bring a friend and spread the word! #RootsEmpowers #CareerFair #Oakland
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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
TODAY!!! DROP THE DOUBT & DROP THE SQUAT!!🏋🏾‍♀️🔥 We're combining fitness and mindfulness to help you release self-doubt and boost your confidence, making you stronger, inside and out. Sign up here: ow.ly/YoGw50WYnjO #RootsEmpowers #FitnessClass #HealthyLifestyle #SanJose
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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
The People's Health Briefing will not air on Tuesday, October 14. We will be back, next Tuesday, October 21 at 10am. Please check out our archives on our website for previous episodes: ow.ly/lH7c50X9U6W #RootsEmpowers #PHB #CommunityHealth #PublicHealth
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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Join the 40x40 Council this Saturday at the Power Building Kick Off! 🤝🏾 Connect with neighbors and advocates. ✨ Share your hopes and dreams for Deep East Oakland. 📝 Learn about the our plan for a better community. We need you in the room. RSVP now: ow.ly/SOjN50X7Pas
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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Our Rooted in Flavor: Wellness Cooking Challenge last month went so well, we had to run it back! 👩🏾‍🍳 Join us for another hands-on class were you can make healthy recipes you can recreate anytime at home! Spots are limited: ow.ly/5ESa50X7ooY #Rootsempowers #CookingClass #SanJoseEvents
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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Congratulations to 3 of our incredible navigators for completing a 14-week training! They were among 60 navigators who received their certificates of completion on August 20th! This training equips them with important skills to better support the community. #RootsEmpowers #CommunityHealth
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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Free Air Purifiers in Oakland! 🍃 Acterra is hosting a special event tomorrow, Wednesday, September 3, at 1:30 PM at the 81st Ave Branch Oakland Library. They will be distributing free air purifiers to community members to help improve indoor air quality. See flyer for more! #RootsEmpowers
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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Connect with neighbors, have fun with the family, & get resources at #NeighborhoodEmpowermentDay!🎉 When: Saturday, September 13 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM Where: Parker Community Resource Center We'll have food, activities & giveaways! Tickets here: ow.ly/7OTV50WJ8j5 #RootsEmpowers #NED2025 #EastOakland
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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
What a day! We had a blast at our Back to School Health & Resource Fair.🎉📚 Thank you to everyone who showed up and helped make this day so impactful. ❤️ Our next event is Neighborhood Empowerment Day, on Saturday, September 13th! #RootsEmpowers #BacktoSchool #EastOakland
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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Come join us tomorrow for our #BackToSchool Health and Resource Fair! 📚 We'll have haircuts, school supplies, tons of helpful information and an amazing lineup of partners providing additional resources! All at the Parker Community Resource Center! #RootsEmpowers #Back2School #Oakland
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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Let's get ready for #BlackBreastfeedingWeek! Join us for Boots On The Ground: Strapped In, Laced Up & Latched On! 📅 Monday, August 25 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM 📍 On Zoom (Sign up below) Start the week with an online gathering that introduces the theme and sets the tone for the week: ow.ly/lPXG50WzIRH
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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
The People’s Health Briefing will not air on Tuesday, July 29! Stay tuned, we’ll be back on Tuesday, August 5 at 10am for the next episode. Please check out our archives for previous episodes: ow.ly/yhQ850V2fPg #RootsEmpowers #CommunityHealth #HealthEquity #PHB
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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
It’s #BackToSchool season! Kick off another school year with our FREE Back to School Health & Resource Fair! 📅When: Saturday, August 16th 📍Where: 7929 Ney Ave, Oakland, CA Come out and enjoy a range of services from health screenings to educational resources!📚 #RootsEmpowers #Back2School #Oakland
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Roots Community Health @rootsempowers.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
#SaveTheDate Black Breastfeeding Week is coming!🤱🏾 We invite you to celebrate, learn, and connect as we raise awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding! RSVP for details: www.eventbrite.com/e/black-brea... #RootsEmpowers #BlackBreastfeedingWeek #BlackMaternalHealth
Save the date image of a black mother breastfeeding her baby
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