About Us
Because Berkeley values education, diversity, and social justice…
Because all Berkeley families should have the resources and environment they need to thrive…
Because society is served best when public institutions, educators, and community groups work together…
Because we believe in a better Berkeley, the City of Berkeley, the University of California-Berkeley, the Berkeley Unified School District founded the Berkeley Alliance to turn these beliefs into action and serve the community.
We bring policymakers, institutional leaders, and community representatives together to create solutions and city-wide change. As the steward of this unique partnership, the Alliance builds capacity to ensure that all Berkeley children, youth, families and households benefit from the wealth of resources in their city.
Our Mission
The Berkeley Alliance builds strategic community partnerships that strengthen capacity to effect change on critical issues related to social and economic equity in Berkeley.
Our Strategies
The Berkeley Alliance is a collaboration founded by the City of Berkeley, the University of California, Berkeley, and the Berkeley Unified School District. With these institutions and our community partners, we work to advance social and economic equity in Berkeley through three main strategies:
- Policy development and advocacy for systems change
- Building capacity of local organizations and institutions through leadership and resource development
- Convening forums for community stakeholders and institutional partners to address critical local issues
Our Structure
The Berkeley Alliance is an independent 501(c) 3 non-profit organization with a full-time staff based in North Berkeley, a board of directors composed of our partners and community representatives, and an advisory committee representing our partner institutions.
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