Oakland Civic Friendship Circle: A Civic Hub Gathering on What Matters Most

Every obstacle to our ideals is an invitation to grow stronger together.

Oakland is full of wisdom — and people ready to act. What’s missing is a space to listen deeply, identify the problems that matter most, and collaborate across lines to solve them.

This gathering is Part 2 in a four-part series, where we’ll identify problems that get in the way of our ideal Oakland, and what key focus can make a big difference. All are welcome.

In this community-led civic process, we’ll:

• Share what really matters to you, as an Oaklander
• Explore what’s possible across neighborhoods, backgrounds, and sectors
• Experience and experiment with inclusive practices and tools (like this interactive Pol.is survey!)
• Discover opportunities to meet with community members, leaders, media, and policymakers

Facilitated by a local team of community organizers and civic innovators, we invite you to come and be heard. This is not a listening session— come ready to build something together.

Whether you’re a resident, activist, small biz owner, journalist, policymaker, or just someone who cares — your voice belongs here.

We aim to create a welcoming and transformative space where people feel heard, discover shared priorities, and want to build toward solutions together. Join us at the beginning — your voice shapes this ongoing experiment in real democracy for the East Bay.

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The Oakland Civic Friendship Circle event series is hosted by Real Democracy and East Bay Civic Hub (a part of Better Together America), in partnership with Elevate Community Solutions and Collaboration Arts. Free and open to all; no Groundfloor membership required. Light snacks provided.

Host or Publisher Real Democracy & East Bay Civic Hub