“The best part of my job is getting to work in and with the community in partnership with incredible community partners. It is so moving to see how much the Oakland community comes together to ensure families' needs are met and getting to the see the tangible impact that our programs can make is so fulfilling.”

— Andra C.

“When we announced a new playground was coming, a kid came up to us after in utter disbelief. He said they had been promised one before and he doubted it would ever happen. He had tears of joy when they finally got the playground. We see that joy a lot in the work we do. It’s magical.”

— Marissa T.

“We are special because we are very thoughtful in the way that we show up and in everything that we do. From the small things like the books that we selected to the meals that we catered and to the big things like play structures that we built, every kid in any neighborhood would love to have them and not just kids in Oakland would love to have them.”

— Cammy N.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed working at Eat. Learn. Play. due to its collaborative work environment. Internally, we value and appreciate each other's contributions, fostering a sense of camaraderie among colleagues. Moreover, witnessing the direct impact our work has on the communities we serve has further deepened my satisfaction with the organization’s mission and values.”

— Courtney L.

“Being able to partner with leaders that are building the landscape that will change the trajectory for a generation of students in Oakland.”

— Mei W.