I’m sure that you received the message in part one that everything you need for sustainability can be found at Eastmont TC. Your problem with or question about food, money, clothing, housing, medical/dental/mental health or assistance with your aging family member(s) were practically eradicated. Eastmont TC offers that and much more! New Information Board of …Read more…
About Tonya Shipp
About Tonya Shipp
Tonya Shipp is a mother of two and avid supporter of education and development. For the past ten years, she has been freelancing and working through staffing agencies in the San Francisco Bay Area but recently began as Program Aide at Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency. She obtained an associate’s degree in the social sciences from Laney College and is one class shy of receiving a bachelor’s degree in Business Management. She also served eight years in the Army Reserves before being honorably discharged. She volunteers regularly at the events and offices of non-profits. Having experienced extensive periods of homelessness, unemployment and being without dental coverage is a strong advocate for the poor.
Fret Nothing, Eastmont Town Center Has You Covered
Eastmont Town Center, located on 73rd and Bancroft, is a hub for all one’s needs or, at least a big stepping stone. Firstly, on the first floor you will find the Self-Sufficiency Center, known as the social services agency, that’s federally-funded; visited when a person is in need of cash, food, and/or medical insurance. The …Read more…
Let’s Get Physical
I’ve had a membership at Planet Fitness’ East Oakland branch located on 4055 MacArthur Boulevard for several months; however, I haven’t stepped foot in it since joining. What prompted me to sign up, was a no money down, $10/month ad. I thought it was a real steal, a gift to the community. I thought even …Read more…
Affordable Clothing and Other Reasons to Shop at Rainbow Shops
I love fashion and that’s why I stop by Rainbow Shops at least twice a month. It appears they get new stock in at least once a week and the person who’s assigned to unpack it performs the task in front of the store as she greets each potential consumer who steps into the door. …Read more…
East Oakland Hip Hop Cultural Icon
I love hip-hop and rap music; they’re my favorite genres. Don’t get me wrong, I like jazz, R&B, reggae, soca, salsa, hard rock, pop, alternative, and etcetera, so I do have diversified taste. However, what makes me go crazy/lose my mind is words on a drum beat. I’m not a radiohead, but when I listen …Read more…
Profile of The East Oakland Switchboard
The East Oakland Switchboard is located right around the corner from me. For three years, I’ve walked and ridden past it and wondered what the business does. Formerly homeless, I could tell it was a non-profit organization, but because I have never seen any lines of people around it, I remained mystified. I could …Read more…
Sweet and Bitter
I’m leaving my $1400 – a-month two-bedroom rented house, locking my closet door; otherwise, known as my front door, with the leaky roof above it. I lock the two locks on my security door and walk down the steps to my non-shrub lined trail because someone has stolen them! Neither my front nor back yards …Read more…
She gave us everything
“AAAAAAAAAAAAAA,” my mother screamed! My sister and I, then school age, ran down the steps of our shared house seeing the back of our father as he ran out of the front entry-way. Left, right, through the dining room to the kitchen we went to find our mother dripping a large amount of blood from …Read more…