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<div><strong>Campaign Goal: $33,670</strong>

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<div><strong>About ArleneAnn House:</strong>
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<div>We are thrilled to announce the one year anniversary of ArleneAnn House, a transformative initiative dedicated to providing transitional housing for families and women in Oakland. This initiative, founded by Tracey Nails Bell, CEO of A Diamond In the Ruff and Tracey Williams, CEO of urban university, aims to address critical housing needs while providing a community of support. 
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<div><strong>Why ArleneAnn House Matters:</strong>
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<div>In a city where lower-income households continue to struggle to find affordable housing, ArleneAnn House stands as a beacon of hope. According to the 2024 Alameda County Point-in-Time (PIT) reports, Oakland accounts for more than half, or roughly 58%, of Alameda County's homeless population, despite the city making up only about a quarter of the county's total residents. African-Americans represented 43% to 47% of Alameda County's homeless population in counts from 2022 and 2024, a significant overrepresentation compared to their roughly 11% share of the general county population. ArleneAnn House provides an opportunity for everyone to lend a hand to <span>an</span> end homelessness on the behalf of vulnerable women and families. 
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<div><strong>The Vision:</strong>

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<div>ArleneAnn House offers below-market housing in two residential facilities, providing 14 beds and essential amenities in Oakland’s San Antonio neighborhood. This initiative provides an affordable and safe place to live and delivers a comprehensive support system to help single mothers and women transition from short-term housing to long-term stability.

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<div><strong>Key Features:</strong>

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<div>Two-Year Transitional Housing: Women and mothers  have the opportunity to live in our supportive environment for up to two years;

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<div>Comprehensive Support: Services include workforce development, educational opportunities and wellness workshops tailored to the needs of low-income working single mothers and women; Community Engagement: peer support groups, and resource referrals will empower residents to build resilience as they increase their social and economic mobility.

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<div><strong>Why We Need Your Support:</strong>

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<div>To sustain ArleneAnn House, we need to meet our $33,670 goal (we’re 12,580 away) as we continue our fundraising. Your continued contributions will help us continue to provide vital services. This is more than just a housing project; it’s a lifeline for low-income single mothers, their children, and women - enabling them to overcome barriers and build a brighter future.

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<div><strong>Your Donation will be used to provide:</strong>

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<li>affordable housing for single mothers and women working to overcome barriers;

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<li>rental expenses;
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<li>utilities and maintenance;

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<li>essential household supplies;

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<li>educational resources, workshops, and supportive services.

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<div><strong>Join Us in Making a Difference:</strong>

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<div>Your support will help us create a nurturing environment where single mothers and women can thrive and contribute positively to their communities. Together, we can scale ArleneAnn House ensuring that our community of women and single mothers has the opportunity to build a stable and successful future.

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<div><strong>Donate today</strong> and be a part of this impactful journey!

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<div>Donate Now and <strong>Share Our Story</strong>!

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<div>For more information or to get involved, visit <a href="https://www.urbanuniv.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.urbanuniv.org</a> or <a href="https://www.adiamondintheruff.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.adiamondintheruff.org</a> and complete interest/inquiry forms.

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<div>Thank you for your generosity and support!

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<div><strong>Tracey Nails-Bell &amp; Tracey Williams</strong>

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Rochael Adranly

Teresa Goodwin

Nina Senn

Juan Walker

Patricia McGillis

Carla Boulianne

Freya Prowe

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Union Pacific Community Foundation

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Drew Hess

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