Urban compassion project

E 12th Encampment Cleanup #5!
2025-05-03 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 8th St, 1300 E 8th Street, Oakland, CA, 94606, United States
📍This week’s location: 1832 E 12th St.
🌴This will be cleanup number 5 at the East 12th encampment and we are nearing 100,000 pounds of illegally dumped waste removed! We’ll be hitting the large pile at E 12th and 19th avenue this week. 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, support the #east12thmovement!
📝Please RSVP each time you plan to attend. Thank you for your support!
📨Questions: lee.h@urbancompassionproject.org

E 12th Encampment Cleanup #4!
2025-04-26 09:00 - 12:00 | 8th St, 1300 E 8th Street, Oakland, CA, 94606, United States
📍This week’s location: 1717 E 12th St.
🚗Parking on 16th and 17th Ave, next to 12th. Don’t leave valuables in your car!
🌴This will be cleanup number 4 at the East 12th encampment and we are up to 83,226 pounds of trash removed! We’ll be hitting the large pile at E 12th and 17th avenue this week. 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, support the #east12thmovement!
📝Please RSVP each time you plan to attend. Thank you for your support!
📨Questions: lee.h@urbancompassionproject.org

Flash Cleanup: UCP Andy/Pengweather!
2025-04-21 10:30 - 13:00 | Lower Bottoms Park, 1448 3rd St, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
We’re doing a flash cleanup event in collaboration with Andy/Pengweather! If you’re free, join us this Monday morning in West Oakland.
📍This week’s location: 1450 3rd St
🗑️There is a large amount of garbage blocking the sidewalk and spilling onto the street at this location just across from Lower Bottoms Park. Come on out to make Oakland a better place for us all. It’s a fun way to spend a Monday 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

Earth Day at Mosswood Park with Keep Oakland Beautiful
2025-04-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Mosswood Park, 3612 Webster Street, Oakland, CA, 94609, United States
Unfortunately we’ve maxed out our registration for this event. Thank you for your interest and be sure to check out other upcoming events!

We’ve got a big event planned! We’ll be collaborating with Keep Oakland Beautiful to conduct a cleanup at Mosswood park. We’ll be covering the entire park; no litter will go unhunted!
Come join us for an incredibly FUN day of community and service at our beloved Mosswood Park. This is a collaborative community event, but UCP volunteers will be focused on conducting an encampment cleanup, doing the heavy lifting (UCP Volunteers are not permitted to bring pets or children under the age of 16).
📍 Mosswood Park @ 3612 Webster Street Oakland, CA 94609
⏰ Saturday, April 19, 2025 @ 10:00 AM
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Led in partnership with Mosswood Park, Keep Oakland Beautiful, Mosswood Community Gardens, YouthAlive!, Youth Empowerment Through Horses, Urban Compassion Project, Trees for Oakland, Oakland Parks, Recreation and Youth Development, Oakland Public Works, Mosswood Meltdown, Sidewalk Trees & Gardens, United Nations Association of the East Bay – We’re showing our love to our city together as One BIG Oakland Family!
❤️ Check-in at the Basketball Court with all necessary cleaning supplies: pick up kits, gloves, vests, bags – all you need to do is show up for the 10:00AM start.
❤️ We are in need of equipment and resources for this event. Please consider donating shovels and rakes and we have limited resources availably.
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Important Notes:

Registration for this fun event ends Wednesday 4/17 at 6PM Pacific.
While supplies last.
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Registered volunteers must arrive at 10:00AM and participate in the beautification and clean up on Saturday 4/19 to receive your ticket(s).
Questions: lee.h@urbancompassionproject.org

E 12th Encampment Cleanup
2025-04-12 09:00 - 12:00 | 8th St, 1300 E 8th Street, Oakland, CA, 94606, United States
This week’s location: 1631 E 12th St.
Parking on 16th and 17th Ave, next to 12th. Don’t leave valuables in your car!
East 12th Street needs our help! The entire street is plagued by illegal dumping so we’re going to be making it our focus this spring. We will be at the large encampment at the above address. 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

Community Cleanup
2025-04-05 01:00 - 04:00 | Mosswood Baseball, 369 W MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA, 94611, United States
❣️NEW LOCATION❣️
This week’s location: Mosswood Park, by the baseball diamond
https://maps.app.goo.gl/djEjnH5AFSVbHD8C8
I will have the table and trailer set up at the above location so please meet there. A trail into the park at 369 W MacArthur BLVD leads right to the encampment.
Apologies for the late change of plans! The city hasn’t finished picking up the trash we removed from E 12th and it’s starting to spread out so we’re going to be helping out at Mosswood Park. There’s an encampment in right field at the baseball diamond there whose residents I’ve spoken to an they’re excited for us to help clean their living space. There is a lot of trash (see pictures) and I think we will be able to make a big difference for them!
We approach our cleanups with compassion and kindness, building 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

Community Cleanup
2025-03-29 01:00 - 04:00 | 8th St, 1300 E 8th Street, Oakland, CA, 94606, United States
This week’s location: 1611 E 12th St
Parking on 16th and 17th Ave, next to 12th. Don’t leave valuables in your car!
We had an *amazing* turnout last Saturday, thanks so much to everyone who came out. Over 8,000 pounds of trash cleared in one morning!
East 12th Street needs our help! The entire street is plagued by illegal dumping so we’re going to be making it our focus this spring. We will be starting at the large encampment at the above address. 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

Community Cleanup
2025-03-22 01:00 - 04:00 | 8th St, 1300 E 8th Street, Oakland, CA, 94606, United States
This week’s location: 1611 E 12th St
Parking on 16th and 17th Ave, next to 12th. Don’t leave valuables in your car!
East 12th Street needs our help! The entire street is plagued by illegal dumping so we’re going to be making it our focus this spring. We will be starting at the large encampment at the above address. 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

Community Cleanup
2025-03-15 01:00 - 04:00 | 621 4th Street, 621 4th Street, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
This week’s location: 621 4th St., Oakland
We meet on Saturdays at 9 am to clean up an area in need. We approach this with compassion and kindness, and build bridges between volunteers and our unhoused community. All are welcome. 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

Clothing Sorting Event
2025-03-13 03:00 - 05:00 | Storage, 655 3rd Street, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
Location: SAF Keep Storage, 655 3rd St, Oakland
Time: Thursday, 3/10, 11-1p
Hello volunteers! We have received a lot of clothing donations from generous supporters and we could use a hand getting it sorted. We take clothing, along with hygiene kits, shoes, blankets, pillows, and more to encampments and shelters to distribute to those in need. The items will be folded and sorted into bins so we can easily fetch requested items and sizes from the truck.
Please RSVP below. I will email my phone number to attendees so I can let you into storage on arrival. There is parking available.
All are welcome, looking forward to seeing you there!
Questions: lee.h@urbancompassionproject.org
Pics from distribution and our last sorting event

Community Cleanup
2025-03-08 01:00 - 04:00 | Lafayette Square Park, Lafayette Square Park, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
This week’s location: Lafayette Square Park – Jefferson St. & 11th St.
There is an encampment at Lafayette Square Park whose residents would like our assistance! A lot of trash has piled up at the park and residents are looking forward to our presence this Saturday. Come on out to support them and make Oakland a better place for us all!
We meet on Saturdays at 9 am to clean up an area in need. We approach this with compassion and kindness, and build bridges between volunteers and our unhoused community. All are welcome. 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

Community Cleanup
2025-03-01 01:00 - 04:00 | 6th & Webster, 8 6th St., Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
This week’s location: 6th St. & Webster St.
There is an encampment under the overpass behind the Oakland Salvation Army that would like our assistance! A lot of trash has piled up and residents are looking forward to our presence this Saturday. Come on out to support them and make Oakland a better place for us all!
We meet on Saturdays at 9 am to clean up an area in need. We approach this with compassion and kindness, and build bridges between volunteers and our unhoused community. All are welcome. 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

Community Cleanup
2025-01-11 01:00 - 04:00 | 3485 Telegraph, 3485 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA, 94609, United States
We got a great start on this location last week and are coming back to finish the job. The street is clean so we’ll be moving on to cleaning around tents under the overpass and behind the fence.
This week’s location: 3485 Telegraph
There is an encampment under the an overpass on Telegraph whose residents would love our assistance in cleaning their living space. Come on out to support them and make Oakland a better place for us all!
We meet every Saturday at 9 am to clean up an area in need. We approach this with compassion and kindness, and build bridges between volunteers and our unhoused community. All are welcome. 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

Community Cleanup
2025-01-04 01:00 - 04:00 | 3485 Telegraph, 3485 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA, 94609, United States
We’re back! UCP are pleased to announce the resumption of our weekly cleanup efforts. We are super excited to ring in the new year with you by giving back to our community and enjoying each others’ company.
This week’s location: 3485 Telegraph
There is an encampment under the overpass beside Grove Shafter Park whose residents would love our assistance in cleaning their living space. Come on out to support them and make Oakland a better place for us all!
We meet every Saturday at 9 am to clean up an area in need. We approach this with compassion and kindness, and build bridges between volunteers and our unhoused community. All are welcome. 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

Community Cleanup - Alameda Estuary
2024-10-26 01:00 - 04:00, 2024-10-19 01:00 - 04:00, 2024-10-12 01:00 - 04:00, 2024-10-05 01:00 - 04:00 | 3680 Alameda Avenue, Oakland CA, 3680 Alameda Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94601, United States
Join us to clean up at the Alameda Estuary.

Community Cleanup
2024-08-24 01:00 - 04:00 | St. Vincent’s, 23rd Street and Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
This week’s location: 23rd and MLK (East side of MLK)
Hello volunteers! We got a great start on this area last Saturday and we will be back to finish the job. Come on out to support our neighbors and make Oakland a better place for us all!
We meet every Saturday at 9 am to clean up an area in need. We approach this with compassion and kindness, and build bridges between volunteers and our unhoused community. All are welcome. 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

Community Cleanup
2024-08-17 01:00 - 04:00 | St. Vincent’s, 23rd Street and Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
This Saturday’s cleanup is in remembrance of Angela “Angie” Marie Acosta. Loving daughter and sister.

This week’s location: 23rd and MLK
Hello volunteers! There are many people staying near St. Vincent’s and the area is getting quite cluttered. Our neighbors would love our assistance in cleaning their area. Come on out to support them and make Oakland a better place for us all!
We meet every Saturday at 9 am to clean up an area in need. We approach this with compassion and kindness, and build bridges between volunteers and our unhoused community. All are welcome. 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

Community Cleanup
2024-08-03 01:00 - 04:00 | 7th and Kirkham, Kirkham St & 7th St, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
This week’s location: 7th and Kirkham St.
Hello volunteers! Some of our neighbors living on Kirkham Street between 5th and 7th would love our assistance in cleaning their area. Come on out to support them and make Oakland a better place for us all! There is no shade so be sure to bring a hat and wear sunscreen 🌞😎
We meet every Saturday at 9 am to clean up an area in need. We approach this with compassion and kindness, and build bridges between volunteers and our unhoused community. All are welcome. 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

Community Cleanup
2024-07-20 01:00 - 04:00, 2024-07-13 01:00 - 04:00 | 3485 Telegraph, 3485 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA, 94609, United States
This week’s location: 3485 Telegraph
There is an encampment under the overpass beside Grove Shafter Park whose residents would love our assistance in cleaning their living space. Come on out to support them and make Oakland a better place for us all!
We meet every Saturday at 9 am to clean up an area in need. We approach this with compassion and kindness, and build bridges between volunteers and our unhoused community. All are welcome. 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

Community Cleanup
2024-06-29 01:00 - 04:00, 2024-06-15 01:00 - 04:00 | Grove Shafter Park, Martin Luther King Jr Way & 36th St, Oakland, CA, 94609, United States
This week’s location: 36th and MLK by Grove Shafter Park
There is a small encampment along Grove Shafter Park whose residents would love our assistance in cleaning their living space. Come on out to support them and make Oakland a better place for us all!
We meet every Saturday at 9 am to clean up an area in need. We approach this with compassion and kindness, and build bridges between volunteers and our unhoused community. All are welcome. 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

Community Cleanup
2024-06-08 01:00 - 04:00, 2024-06-01 01:00 - 04:00 | Lafayette Square Park, Lafayette Square Park, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
This week’s location: Lafayette Square Park (11th and MLK)
Lafayette Square Park is in urgent need of cleanup and beautification. There are about 8 people staying there who would really like help in making the park safe and livable. Come on out to support them and make Oakland a better place for us all!
We meet every Saturday at 9 am to clean up an area in need. We approach this with compassion and kindness, and build bridges between volunteers and our unhoused community. All are welcome. Please wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes. All personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies are provided, and donations are always welcome.
Please RSVP each time you plan to attend. Thank you for your support!
Questions: lee.h@urbancompassionproject.org

Community Cleanup
2024-05-25 01:00 - 04:00 | Castro St & 7th St, Castro St. & 7th St., Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
This week’s location: Castro St & 7th St.
We meet every Saturday at 9 am to clean up an area in need. We approach this with compassion and kindness, and build bridges between volunteers and our unhoused community. All are welcome. Please wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes. All personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies are provided, and donations are always welcome.
Please RSVP each time you plan to attend. Thank you for your support!
Questions: lee.h@urbancompassionproject.org

Community Cleanup
2024-04-27 01:00 - 04:00 | 2301 E 12th, 2301 East 12th Street, Oakland, CA, 94601, United States
This week’s location: 2301 East 12th Street Oakland.
We meet every Saturday at 9 am to clean up an area in need. We approach this with compassion and kindness, and build bridges between volunteers and our unhoused community. All are welcome. Please wear long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes. All personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies are provided, and donations are always welcome.
Please RSVP each time you plan to attend. Thank you for your support!
Questions: lee.h@urbancompassionproject.org

Earth Day Beautification at Lake Merritt with UCP & Keep Oakland Beautiful
2024-04-20 01:00 - 04:00 | Lake Merritt, Edoff Memorial Bandstand at Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA, 94610, United States
On Saturday, April 20th, join Keep Oakland Beautiful, MARK’s Artisans, Urban Compassion Project, and the dedicated Oakland Community as we beautify Lake Merritt!

Volunteers will be picking up litter around the lake and greening spaces.
We’ll be staging at the Lake Merritt Bandstand with all necessary cleaning supplies: pick up kits, gloves, vests, bags – all you need to do is show up for the 9AM start.

We’ll provide water stations so please bring your reusable water bottle.
Enjoy a delicious lunch generously catered by C’era Una Volta located in Alameda!

Bring your family & friends and come out April 20th to show Oakland love.
Please note: Interior Lake Merritt parking is $5 on weekends.
