E 8th Encampment Cleanup!
2025-05-17 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 8th St, 1300 E 8th Street, Oakland, CA, 94606, United States
🚨 Updated Location🚨
The site we had designated on E 12th has been cleared so we are going to focus our energy on another nearby area in need. We will meet at the location below at 9am, on 8th St near 12th Avenue. Looking forward to seeing you all there! 🙂
📍This week’s location: 1300 E 8th St.
🌴Residents are looking forward to our presence this Saturday so come on out to support them and make Oakland a better place for us all. It’s a fun way to spend a Saturday morning, making friends and cleaning our streets.
👩‍🌾If you have heavy duty rakes or scoop shovels that you no longer need, we could always use a few more!
🌻We approach this with compassion and kindness, and build bridges between volunteers and our unhoused community. All are welcome (ages 16+). Please wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes. All personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies are provided.
💰Donations are always welcome!
📝Please RSVP each time you plan to attend. Thank you for your support!
📨Questions: lee.h@urbancompassionproject.org

Weekday Cleanup at Lower Bottoms Park
2025-05-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Lower Bottoms Park, 1448 3rd St, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
📍This week’s location: Lower Bottoms Park, meet at 1448 3rd St
🗑️Two weeks ago we cleaned up 10,000lbs of trash from inside the park and we’re going back to finish the job! We plan to get the rest of the trash out and then do beautification on the park and leave it in really nice condition. There is an encampment there whose residents are looking forward to our presence. Let’s make the park nicer for them and the neighborhood! Come on out to make Oakland a better place for us all. It’s a fun way to spend a Wednesday morning, making friends and cleaning our streets.
🌻We approach this with compassion and kindness, and build bridges between volunteers and our unhoused community. All are welcome (ages 16+). Please wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes. All personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies are provided.
💰Donations are always welcome!
📝Please RSVP each time you plan to attend. Thank you for your support!
📨Questions: lee.h@urbancompassionproject.org

Memorial Monday Cleanup!
2025-05-26 09:00 - 12:00 | 5th St & Kirkham St, 500 Kirkham St, Oakland, CA, 94615, United States
📍This week’s location: 5th St & Kirkham St
🌴There is no immediate parking, but West Oakland Station is nearby and has a large lot. Residents living in this encampment are dealing with a lot of garbage and we’re going to clear it. Come on out and have a fun morning with us, making friends and cleaning our streets.
👩‍🌾If you have heavy duty rakes or scoop shovels that you no longer need, we could always use a few more!
🌻We approach this with compassion and kindness, and build bridges between volunteers and our unhoused community. All are welcome (ages 16+). Please wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes. All personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies are provided.
💰Donations are always welcome!
📝Please RSVP each time you plan to attend. Thank you for your support!
📨Questions: lee.h@urbancompassionproject.org

Kirkham Street - Part 2!
2025-05-29 13:30 - 16:30 | 5th St & Kirkham St, 500 Kirkham St, Oakland, CA, 94615, United States
📍Thursday location: 5th St & Kirkham St
🌴We will be back on Kirkham to finish the job! There is no immediate parking, but West Oakland Station is nearby and has a large lot ($13.50). There is also street parking in the area if you don’t mind a walk.
💖Residents living in this encampment are dealing with a lot of garbage and we’re going to finish clearing it all! Come on out and have a fun afternoon with us, making friends and cleaning our streets.
👩‍🌾If you have heavy duty rakes or scoop shovels that you no longer need, we could always use a few more!
🌻We approach this with compassion and kindness, and build bridges between volunteers and our unhoused community. All are welcome (ages 16+). Please wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes. All personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies are provided.
💰Donations are always welcome!
📝Please RSVP each time you plan to attend. Thank you for your support!
📨Questions: lee.h@urbancompassionproject.org

E 12th Cleanup #7!
2025-05-31 09:00 - 12:00 | E 12th St & 42nd Ave, 1212 42nd Ave, Oakland, CA, 94601, United States
📍This week’s location: E 12th St. & 42nd Ave.
🌴This will be cleanup number 7 on East 12th street! Come on out for a fun Saturday morning, making friends, cleaning our streets, and making Oakland a better place for us all.
🌻We approach this with compassion and kindness, and build bridges between volunteers and our unhoused community. All are welcome (ages 16+). Please wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes. All personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies are provided.
👩‍🌾If you have heavy duty rakes or scoop shovels that you no longer need, we could always use a few more!
💰Donations are always welcome, support the #east12thmovement!
📝Please RSVP each time you plan to attend. Thank you for your support!
📨Questions: lee.h@urbancompassionproject.org

Downtown Oakland Cleanup!
2025-06-04 12:00 - 15:00 | W Grand & San Pablo, W Grand Ave & San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
📍Location: San Pablo Ave. & W Grand Ave., pin is here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/twH6ZM9FrpzLzBLn9
🌴We will be at a new location in downtown Oakland this Wednesday from 12-3p! We’ve been on a roll lately, let’s keep the momentum going! Come on out and have a fun afternoon with us, making friends and cleaning our streets.
🌻We approach this with compassion and kindness, and build bridges between volunteers and our unhoused community. All are welcome (ages 16+). Please wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes. All personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies are provided.
💰Donations are always welcome!
📝Please RSVP each time you plan to attend. Thank you for your support!
📨Questions: lee.h@urbancompassionproject.org

E 12th Cleanup #8!
2025-06-07 09:00 - 12:00 | 12th & 42nd/High, 1212 42nd Ave, Oakland, CA, 94601, United States
📍Location: 4218 E 12th St. (between 42nd Ave & High St)
🌴We will be back on E 12th St. this Saturday from 9a-12p! We’ve been on a roll lately, let’s keep the momentum going! Come on out and have a fun afternoon with us, making friends and cleaning our streets.
🌻We approach this with compassion and kindness, and build bridges between volunteers and our unhoused community. All are welcome (ages 16+). Please wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes. All personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies are provided.
💰Donations are always welcome, support the #east12thmovement!
📝Please RSVP each time you plan to attend. Thank you for your support!
📨Questions: lee.h@urbancompassionproject.org

Wednesday Cleanup: Jack London
2025-06-11 12:00 - 15:00 | CA
📍Location: Chestnut St. & 5th St. (the skinny street parallel to 5th) See pin (https://maps.app.goo.gl/pRiRhxQZhng6nPXV8) or map below:

🌴We will be at a new location in Jack London this Wednesday from 12-3p! We’ve been on a roll lately, let’s keep the momentum going! Come on out and have a fun afternoon with us, making friends and cleaning our streets.
🌻We approach this with compassion and kindness, and build bridges between volunteers and our unhoused community. All are welcome (ages 16+). Please wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes. All personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies are provided.
💰Donations are always welcome!
📝Please RSVP each time you plan to attend. Thank you for your support!
📨Questions: lee.h@urbancompassionproject.org

E 12th Cleanup #9!
2025-06-14 09:00 - 12:00 | 12th & 46th, 1201 46th Ave, Oakland, CA, 94601, United States
📍Location: E 12th St. & 46th Ave. https://maps.app.goo.gl/Qpkwg744gBEaYYfx9
🌴We will be back on E 12th St. this Saturday from 9a-12p! We’ve been on a roll lately, let’s keep the momentum going! Come on out and have a fun afternoon with us, making friends and cleaning our streets.
🌻We approach this with compassion and kindness, and build bridges between volunteers and our unhoused community. All are welcome (ages 16+). Please wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes. All personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies are provided.
💰Donations are always welcome, support the #east12thmovement!
📝Please RSVP each time you plan to attend. Thank you for your support!
📨Questions: lee.h@urbancompassionproject.org

Wednesday Cleanup
2025-08-06 12:00 - 15:00 | 5th St & Kirkham St, 500 Kirkham St, Oakland, CA, 94615, United States
📍Location: Kirkham St. & 5th St.
🌴We will be in West Oakland on Wednesday from 12-3p! We had an amazing cleanup on Wednesday, clearing 7 tons from Kirkham St. There are a few tons left so we are heading back to finish the job. Come on out and have a fun afternoon with us, making friends and cleaning our streets.
🌻We approach this with compassion and kindness, and build bridges between volunteers and our unhoused community. All are welcome (ages 16+). Please wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes. All personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies are provided.
💰Donations are always welcome!
📝Please RSVP each time you plan to attend. Thank you for your support!
📨Questions: lee.h@urbancompassionproject.org

Saturday Cleanup @Wood St. #3!
2025-08-09 09:00 - 12:00 | 34th & Wood, 1695 34th St, Oakland, CA, 94608, United States
📍Location: Just north of 3440 Wood St https://maps.app.goo.gl/qJpg2R2yRXDGoYeo8
🌴We will be back at the Wood St encampment from 9a-12p! We’re made a huge amount of progress on the 19th (25 tons!!) and are going to finish the job. Come on out and have a fun day geting dirty with us, making friends and cleaning our streets.
🌻We approach this with compassion and kindness, and build bridges between volunteers and our unhoused community. All are welcome (ages 16+). Please wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes. All personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies are provided.
💰Donations are always welcome!
📝Please RSVP each time you plan to attend. Thank you for your support!
📨Questions: lee.h@urbancompassionproject.org

UCP x u/pengweather! [8/27]
2025-08-27 12:30 - 15:00 | 5503 Foothill Blvd, 5503 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, 94605, United States
📍Location: 5503 Foothill Blvd
🌴We’re doing a collab cleanup event in East Oakland from 1230-3p in with u/pengweather! Come on out and have a fun day getting dirty with us, making friends, and cleaning our streets.
🌻We approach this with compassion and kindness, and build bridges between volunteers and our unhoused community. All are welcome (ages 16+). Please wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes. All personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies are provided.
💰Donations are always welcome!
📝Please RSVP each time you plan to attend. Thank you for your support!
📨Questions: lee.h@urbancompassionproject.org

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UCP x Hiero Day
2025-08-31 10:00 - 13:00 | 24th & Wood, 1747 24th St, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
🥳 We are excited to announce a collaborative cleanup with Hiero Day alongside CityEats & Taqueria Azteca! This event will have music, food, coffee, cool people, and culminate in clean streets!
📍Location: 24th & Wood St.
🎵 Hiero
🎛️ DJ Gunjan
☕ TheCityEats
🌯 Taqueria Azteca
🌻 We approach our cleanups with compassion and kindness, and build bridges between volunteers and our unhoused community. All are welcome (ages 16+). Please wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes. All personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies are provided.
💰 Donations are always welcome!
📝 Please RSVP each time you plan to attend. Thank you for your support!
📨 Questions: lee.h@urbancompassionproject.org

Saturday Cleanup [9/20]
2025-09-20 09:00 - 12:00 | CA
📍Location: 4th St. & Fallon St.
🌴We’ll be in Oakland, near Wag Hotel, for a cleanup from 9a-12p. Come on out and have a fun day getting dirty with us, making friends, and cleaning our streets.
🌻We approach this with compassion and kindness, and build bridges between volunteers and our unhoused community. All are welcome (ages 16+). Please wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes. All personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies are provided.
💰Donations are always welcome!
📝Please RSVP each time you plan to attend. Thank you for your support!
📨Questions: lee.h@urbancompassionproject.org

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5k Run & Walk - Every Month is Earth Month with UCP!
2026-08-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Edoff Memorial Bandstand, Edoff Memorial Bandstand, Oakland, CA, 94610, United States
UCP 5K Community Run & Walk • August 15
👟Go at your own pace and compete to collect the most trash in one loop around Lake Merritt
🌎We’re hosting a fun, community 5K around the lake to celebrate the progress we’ve made together across Oakland. And, also, Earth Month in August because every month is earth month 😬
💪Over the past few years, Urban Compassion Project has cleared millions of pounds of illegal dumping, mobilized more than 4,000 volunteers, fought for systemic change, and supported thousands of individuals living on the fringes. This run is about honoring that impact, the people behind it, and our planet.
Check-in: 10:15 – 10:45 AM
Run start: 11:00 AM (after brief intros and volunteer awards)
Event ends: 1:00 PM
Location: Lake Merritt – Edoff Memorial Bandstand
Registration: $35 (sign-up fees directly support UCP’s operations, helping us continue cleanups, outreach, and community-driven work across Oakland)
👕The first 100 registrants will receive a UCP 5k 2026 commemorative t-shirt!
*If you’ve registered for the original April event there is no need to register again
🌯We’ll have food provided by our incredible partner Taqueria Azteca, and we’ll be celebrating some of the volunteers who have shown up again and again to make this work possible.
💞Come to hang out, walk, run, clean, and enjoy our beautiful lake

UCP x Hiero Day 2026
2026-09-05 10:00 - 13:00 | CA
🥳 We are excited to announce our 2026 collaborative cleanup with Hiero Day alongside CityEats & Taqueria Azteca! This event will have music, food, coffee, cool people, and culminate in clean streets!
📍Location: TBD, RSVP or check back for details
🎵 Hiero Day, Souls of Mischief, Hieroglyphics, Del the Funky Homosapien
☕ TheCityEats & Goodpeople
🌯 Taqueria Azteca
🌻 We approach our cleanups with compassion and kindness, and build bridges between volunteers and our unhoused community. All are welcome (ages 16+). Please wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes. All personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies are provided.
💰 Donations are always welcome!
📝 Please RSVP each time you plan to attend. Thank you for your support!
📨 Questions: lee@urbancompassionproject.org

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