The Junior League of Oakland-East Bay (JLOEB) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025–2026 Community Enrichment Fund (CEF) grants: A Safe Place and Teen Advocacy Going Strong (TAGS).

Each year, JLOEB’s Community Enrichment Fund provides grants to nonprofit and community organizations serving Alameda and Contra Costa Counties whose work aligns with our mission of advancing women’s leadership and improving the lives of women and children in the East Bay.

Grant recipients were recognized during JLOEB’s May 3, 2026 May Celebration following a thoughtful review and selection process led by the 2025–2026 CEF Committee.

A Safe Place

A Safe Place provides a wide range of services focused on addressing and preventing domestic violence, including emergency shelter, legal advocacy, mental health services, prevention education, and community training programs.

Grant funding from JLOEB will support the organization’s legal services program, helping women access free or low-cost assistance with urgent legal matters such as protective orders, child custody, immigration, employment, and housing issues.

A Safe Place is currently the only shelter serving both Alameda and Contra Costa Counties that provides legal assistance as part of its services.

Learn more at asafeplace.org

Teen Advocacy Going Strong (TAGS)

Teen Advocacy Going Strong (TAGS) empowers women and girls through creative expression, entrepreneurship, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities designed to increase confidence and create pathways for future success.

Youth participants engage in hands-on creative workshops including pottery, fashion design, and other artistic programs, while also gaining real-world work experience through TAGS’ community thrift shop and traveling Maker’s Markets.

JLOEB grant funding will help support future creative workshops by covering supplies, instructor support, and related program expenses.

Learn more at teenadvocacy.org

We are honored to support these organizations and their ongoing work to uplift women, girls, and families throughout the East Bay community.

Thank you to the 2025–2026 Community Enrichment Fund Committee for their dedication and leadership throughout this year’s grant process: Julia Alvarez and Sarah Velen (Committee Co-Leads), Thelma Andree, Angela Craven, Amalia Cunningham, Kristen Nailor, and Zeenna Stapper.