A time was had! I’m so grateful to each and every one of you who showed up, stood with us, and helped make this year’s Affordable Housing Month such a powerful success. Together, we hosted over 30 events and welcomed hundreds of people across Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Whether we were building community, sharing stories, or organizing for change, your presence reminded me that none of us are in this fight alone—and that real transformation happens when we come together.
As we move into Pride Month, I’m holding close what’s at stake. As a queer Black woman with deep roots in Oakland, this work is personal to me. Fighting for housing justice is about protecting our people, our homes, and our right to thrive. Let’s keep showing up together to build a powerful future.
With appreciation,
— Kiki Poe, Chief Operating Officer
Affordable Housing Month Highlights
Thank you for joining us last month to celebrate, learn, and build! Here are just a few snapshots from EBHO’s and our partners’ events.
Keeping Busy
In between the 30 Affordable Housing Month events, the EBHO still managed to get a lot of work done! Here’s a quick look at what else we were up to in May:
- Published our 2024 Impact Report
- Celebrated 11 new Graduates of our Leadership Academy program
- Received 12 proclamations from local governments recognizing May as Affordable Housing Month
- Hosted 8 Staff Instagram story takeovers documenting their experiences at Affordable Housing Month events
- Attended Oakland People’s Budget Coalition’s advocacy day and press conference
