Lotus Bloom

Come join us at our Holiday Craft Fair this Saturday, Dec. 18th. From 10am-1pm. The fair will be located at Youth Uprising in East Oakland. It will consist of local vendors and cool, and fun activities for you and your family. JOIN US for some Holiday fun!

Contact us for more information about our fun multicultural programs on Mondays & Wednesday’s and other resources we can provide. Check us out at www.lotusbloomfamily.org

Will you join Lotus Bloom in raising $5000 for Oakland families? Make your gift count on #GivingTuesday, November 30th, 2021! A gift of $25 ensures a family can participate safely in an 8-week playgroup series with adequate PPE, individualized art and sensory take home kits, free books, free food, and an enriching in-person experience. ... www.lotusbloomfamily.org/donate

Good Morning Lotus Bloom Family & Friends, don’t forget that the most wonderful time of the year is here! Giving Tuesday! Tuesday Nov. 30th! Don’t miss out and give thanks to those

One thing we love to see at Lotus Bloom are SMILES #OaklandFamilies #LotusBloomFamily #OaklandKids

Good Morning Lotus Bloom friends and families, Thankful Thursday is BACK! Today is a special day and opportunity to give thanks in support of Lotus Bloom‘s work and community! Click on our website for more info. Don’t forget to like and comment our posts. We would love to hear from you!

Community, There is STILL time to VOTE in today's State Recall Election. Don't miss this opportunity to exercise your right to make your voice heard. The more we come together as a community and engage in civic action, the better policies we will see for our children, our families and our neighborhoods. VOTE Today! Rhazilla & Purplita are cheering for you!

California Residents: Don't forget to Vote! Rhazilla & Purplita are here to show you how! As the CA recall election approaches Lotus Bloom wants to encourage our friends, families, and community to go out there and let your voice be heard TOMORROW, Tuesday September 14th. The more we come together as a community, the better policies we can see for our children, friends, and families. This is your chance to exercise your right to vote! You can find a polling place to cast your vote TOMORROW here: https://www.acgov.org/rov_app/pollinglist

Community, This is urgent. Don’t forget to VOTE on Tuesday, September 14th in California’s Recall Election! You can vote by mail EARLY or find a polling place at https://www.acgov.org/rov_app/pollinglist to cast your vote on Tuesday. The more engaged we are as a community, the better policies we see for our children and our neighbors. This is a chance to exercise your right and your power. Let’s go vote! ... Comunidad, Esto es urgente. ¡No olvide VOTAR el martes 14 de septiembre en la Elección de Retiro de California! Puede votar por correo ANTICIPADO o encontrar un lugar de votación para emitir su voto el martes. Cuanto más comprometidos estemos como comunidad, mejores políticas veremos para nuestros niños y nuestros vecinos. Esta es una oportunidad para ejercer su derecho y su poder. ¡Vamos a votar! https://www.acgov.org/rov_app/pollinglist 9 14 https://www.acgov.org/rov_app/pollinglist . 14 () ! . . . ! https://www.acgov.org/rov_app/pollinglist

Something new is coming... Join us on Youtube tomorrow morning at 8 for the launch of a BRAND NEW Circle Time Video! https://youtu.be/AsFFhosd36c

"After having missed so much school, a program to ease the transition from pre-K to kindergarten is more important than ever." Lotus Bloom is grateful to partner with Oakland Unified School District's Kinder Readiness Program, as well as local family resource agencies, parents and caregivers to mend the safety net for many young children navigating Kindergarten during the pandemic. By providing playgroups for socialization and connecting families to resources and support, together we can work toward every child having a strong start in life! Thanks to New America for producing this great read and Oakland Starting Smart and Strong for sharing.

We had a GREAT time with the Friends of San Antonio Park ; the community showed up for an incredible focus group to explore the potential of our beloved community park! Thank you for your partnership with the families of the San Antonio Neighborhood Oakland County Parks and Recreation Garfield Elementary School Nikki Fortunato Bas, Council President East Side Arts Alliance and Oakland Unified School District EBAYC

Do you enjoy Lotus Bloom's Programs? Thankful Thursday is TODAY, and you're invited to join the whole Lotus Bloom community in a celebration of generosity and care by giving what you can to support our work and families! Can't make a gift today? Your words of appreciation go a long way! Drop us a comment about what you like about Lotus Bloom! We'd love to hear from you.

Calling all Oakland Childcare Providers & Caregivers! Join us with our friends at Oakland Starting Smart and Strong this Saturday for a symposium you won't want to miss: Connecting Families to Resources Register here: https://www.oaklandsmartandstrong.org/ece-symposium.html Space is very limited!

To honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott, and Black organizers throughout history, Lotus Bloom reflects on the meaningful day which reminds us of the courage and sacrifices of those who came before us.Lotus Bloom believes that healthy communities start with strong families, especially the Black and Brown, Indigenous and Immigrant families of the flatland neighborhoods of Oakland. On this day, 12 years ago, Lotus Bloom engaged in social service action by creating a family resource in the East Lake/San Antonio neighborhood. We cleaned walls, painted assembled furniture, and decorated our new center. Today, our acts of service look very different, however the heart behind the word remains the same, to uplift our youngest generation and the caring adults who look after them.

We are left in disbelief over the unprecedented insurrection that unfolded in the US Capitol on Wednesday, January 6th. As we face the ongoing resurfacing of institutional racism, we must collectively seek ways to heal ourselves and our community. We encourage you take care of yourself and nurturer our connection with loved ones, take time to breathe deeply, practice moments of mindfulness, incorporate gratitude, recharge in nature and seek ways to nourish your soul. We love you and we are here for you, always. Read our full letter at www.lotusbloomfamily.org/blog

This holiday season, we are all spending a lot of time at home. Getting the essentials we need can be a challenge for families with young children. This is why Lotus Bloom’s team of family navigators and teachers are hosting distributions to provide essentials like food, diapers, and holiday gifts for families. ... This photo was generously captured by @enbphotos

Oakland is vibrant with diverse traditions of celebrating the winter season in ways that bring families together. This year, those traditions will look different for all of us, but Lotus Bloom is doing what we can to make this season special for families with a gift giveaway to families participating in our playgroup programs in partnership with SANDIA. Make this season special for a child this year with a gift to Lotus Bloom! ... www.lotusbloomfamily.org/donate See more

We’re Still Here For You On December 7, 2020 Lotus Bloom will close all in-person programming and our offices starting December 7, 2020 until January 4, 2021. We know that these are challenging times, and we must work together to slow the spread of the coronavirus by taking the steps necessary to stay safe. ... You can stay in touch with us on Facebook & our website's program page at www.lotusbloomfamily.org/programs with a Learning Library, Referrals & Resources! Find guidelines on how to stay safe during this Stay at Home order, visit www.acphd.org In Community, Lotus Bloom

Wow Community! Thank you for your support this #GivingTuesday2020! Thanks to you, Lotus Bloom raised $5,120! Your generous donations go directly to programs serving families including online and in person playgroups, family navigation and essentials distributions, and financial assistance! ... We couldn't do this great work without you! Thank you for your partnership! #ThankYouWednesday

Lotus Bloom is proud to partner with AFROPLAYOAKLAND - Afro-Play is a thematic family playgroup based in Afrocentrism for families of the African Diaspora. You can help Afro-Play grow by supporting their GoFundMe campaign for strong families and healthy communities! How can you help? ... GIVE: You can support our campaign right now with a donation, nothing is too small and EVERYTHING is appreciated. SHARE: Please share Afro-Play's messages on social media, with your friends and family. You never know who knows who!

Community! Thank you so much for your support this Giving Tuesday! With your support and the generous donations of longtime community members and new friends, we are ONLY $380 away from reaching our $5k goal! There's still time to donate! ... Your gift goes towards providing parents and caregivers with essentials such as diapers or financial support to pay rent. In this year of great need, you can support your community with generosity! Donate today at www.lotusbloomfamily.org/donate

Hey Community! It's time to start winter celebrations! Join our friends at AFROPLAYOAKLAND as we share in the joy of Kwanzaa.

It’s giving Tuesday! Friends and family I ask for your support. Cheers.

TODAY is #GivingTuesday2020 and Lotus Bloom is raising $5,000 for Oakland families. Your partnership can make a big difference! Will you join us to support early learning programs, food and diaper distributions and rapid response fund serving over 1200 families with young children? Donate today: www.lotusbloomfamily.org/donate ... No gift is too small; a little kindness goes a long way.