The Junior League of Oakland-East Bay’s Community Enrichment Fund (CEF) helps support the vital work of nonprofit and community organizations across Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Each year, we fund projects that strengthen our communities and align with JLOEB’s mission of promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the lives of women and children.

After a thoughtful review process led by our 2025 CEF Grant Committee—Julia Alvarez, Angela Craven, Megan Shapanka, and Sarah Velen—we are proud to announce the 2024–2025 Community Enrichment Fund recipients:

SHELTER, Inc.

SHELTER, Inc. rebuilds lives one family at a time by helping them re-establish a home and assisting with the skills and resources needed to live the life they deserve. Wrap-around services are essential components of long-lasting solutions. Affordability is only one factor that results in someone becoming homeless. Education, training, counseling and goal planning are vital to the success of regaining and maintaining a home.
Learn more at shelterinc.org

Oakland Elizabeth House

Established in 1991, Oakland Elizabeth House (Ehouse) is a transitional residential program for women with children who have experienced homelessness, domestic violence, addiction, or poverty. Ehouse is a nurturing, cooperative living environment that provides resources, hospitality, and respect. Ehouse is one of only three facilities in Oakland that provides transitional housing to women and their children.
Learn more at oakehouse.org

We are honored to partner with these organizations as they continue to uplift and empower women and families in the East Bay. Thank you again to our 2025 CEF Committee for their leadership and dedication!