Candice Elder Archives - Oakland Voices

Oakland homelessness encampment closures doubled within last two years

July 13, 2026 Bella Liu

Encampments have shifted towards lower-income and Black and Latino neighborhoods in East Oakland.

Flipcause sale could determine if nonprofits repaid donations

February 25, 2026 Rasheed Shabazz

Nonprofits owed millions watch closely and wait as Flipcause heads to auction.

California Attorney General demands Flipcause shutdown operations

November 14, 2025 Rasheed Shabazz

California orders Flipcause to halt operations after nonprofits report months-long delays in receiving donations.

Flipcause delays top $500,000, straining nonprofits worldwide

October 1, 2025 Rasheed Shabazz

Organizations report operational disruption, unpaid staff, and pending legal complaints as they wait for funds.

Flipcause withholding thousands of dollars from nonprofits

September 11, 2025 Rasheed Shabazz

Delayed donation transfers to nonprofits has led to layoffs and program cuts.

Oakland Fire Department avoids massive cuts amid local budget deficit

November 15, 2023 Ansel Troy

Federal funds helped Oakland Fire Department sidestep service cuts earlier this year, amid an extraordinary budget deficit.

Five African Americans stand and smile for camera.

Thanksgiving came early for unhoused East Oaklanders Thanks to Feed the Hood 19

November 26, 2021 Howard Dyckoff

Thanksgiving came early for unhoused East Oaklanders at more than 75 encampments with Feed the Hood 19 last weekend. More than 100 volunteers were involved with this effort as meals and personal care kits were

An African American woman wearing a grey head wrap and black cardigan poses in front of a grey marble like background for her portrait.

The Key to The East Oakland Collective’s Candice Elder: Purpose

January 22, 2020 JoAnn Hollis-Bell

My initial telephone meeting with Candice Elder provided me with an opportunity to learn not only about a few of her efforts generated within the East Oakland Collective, but more importantly, it provided me a