Responding To The Pandemic - Kenneth Rainin Foundation

Responding To The Pandemic

A rendering of the coronavirus particle
A rendering of the coronavirus particle
COVID-19 particle. Photo credit: Alissa Eckert, MS and Dan Higgins, MAMS

The COVID-19 pandemic’s exposure of long-standing inequities and the uprisings for racial justice intensify our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Listening was vital to understand how to best support grantees as they pivoted to meet urgent needs. Our Arts Program launches the East Bay/Oakland Relief Fund for Individuals in the Arts. Our Health Program supports labs with grants and no-cost extensions. Our Education Program awards responsive grants to organizations that provide essential resources to Oakland families.