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UCP has been relentlessly trying to clean up our neighborhoods and build sustainable, community-driven solutions, from organizing volunteer cleanups to mutual aid distribution to launching our Homeless Ambassador Program. And all this on our own with no support from...
We Need Your Help – Philozoia Animal Rescue Fire Cleanup
Join us in making a difference! The Urban Compassion Project is organizing volunteer efforts to assist the victims of the recent fires in LA County. These fires have had a devastating impact on our community, leaving many in need of help to rebuild their homes and...
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Creating your philanthropic legacy in a tax-efficient manner
By: Paige Voorhees, Urban Compassion Project board secretary Supporting a charitable cause not only benefits those in need but can also provide tax advantages for donors. Whether you’re passionate about bringing health, welfare, and empowerment to those who are often...
We’ve removed over 350 tons of bagged waste and debris from encampments, parks, and waterways!
More coming soon. We removed 130.8 tons of bagged waste and debris from encampments, parks, and waterways in 2023. This number excludes large waste like refrigerators, couches, beds. 77 tons of trash removed in 2021 144 tons of...
James Johnson Community Service Memorial
Two years ago, we met James while he was unhoused in the Wood Street encampment. After some heartfelt discussions, it was clear he wanted to turn his life around, and we were able to assist him in joining Lake Merritt Lodge. It wasn't long before he and his wife...
San Francisco Chronicle highlights issue of illegal dumping
The San Francisco Chronicle’s Caron Creighton reported recently on the problems caused by illegal dumping of trash, particularly in homeless encampments. Urban Compassion Project’s founder, Vincent Ray Williams, was interviewed for the article, and talks about the...
Oaklandside: How one Oaklander is organizing to clean up illegal dumping in Oakland
After seeing myself in the eyes of an unhoused boy, I decided to start cleaning up areas in West Oakland where unhoused people live. The work snowballed from there. “What are you doing?” asked the boy, his eyes gazing up at me. “I’m working out to make sure I stay...