THE OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL FOUNDATION
Born out of the first purpose-driven pro sports team in the United States, the foundation was created to support Oakland Roots & Soul Sports Club’s vision:
Using the power of sports to build a happier, healthier, and more equitable Oakland and East Bay.
GET INVOLVED
ORASF works collaboratively with the Clubs and communities to enhance the health and wellbeing of every resident, working specifically at the intersections of race and gender justice and sports in Oakland and the East Bay.
Want to get involved? Help support the foundation by making a donation today!
OUR PILLARS
Sports Equity
Helping underserved youth access safe, quality, inclusive sports programs.
Coach Academy
Creating a more inclusive, diverse and educated coaching community.
Safe Places to Play
Creating new, safe places to play for Oakland and East Bay youth.
Justice Fund
Strategic grants to organizations at the intersection of race and gender justice.
Robert Marcus, Chief Community Impact Officer, Positive Coaching Alliance
“The success of Positive Coaching Alliance’s Sports Equity Coalition owes much to the support of partners like the Oakland Roots and Soul Foundation. With their support, we're witnessing a notable increase in youth participation, volunteer coaches, and access to quality coaching education, significantly improving the youth sports landscape in our community.”
Hillary Murphy, Executive Director of the Mirnahill Foundation
“We are excited to be a founding supporter [of] the Oakland Roots and Soul Foundation. We believe that ORASF’s targeted strategy and strong community partnerships have the potential to create systemic change to the state of youth soccer in Oakland, giving every child the opportunity to positively impact the trajectory of their lives.”
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