What Now America

4th Annual Back 2 School Event

FREE School Gear!
While Supplies Last!
Event Flyer

What Now America is proud to host its 2nd Annual Back to School Event to draw community members to an activity-filled day that will raise awareness of WNA’s after school program. Pictures from last year

Date:	September 10th, 2011
Location:	De Fremery Recreation Center 1651 Adeline Street Oakland, CA 94607 View Map
Time:	12-5pm
Activities:	Water balloon toss, Double Dutch (jump rope), Fire truck, Face painting, Relay, Treasure hunt, Education: Math facts, Reading circle, Hangman, Study techniques, Charades, Dental Hygiene

Aug 17 - Back 2 School Fundraising

What Now America would be honored by your presence at the Back 2 School fundraising event! To benefit West Oakland youth with the schools supplies they need to start the academic year for success!

While you're sipping fusion cocktails and chatting with other sophisticated ladies and gentlemen, you'll be supporting a worthy cause. Please come out and enjoy the dinner and drinks with us and your friends... The Grand Pu Bah is DONATING 20% OF THEIR DINING AND BAR PROFITS during the event to WNA, and we are very thankful for their help! Bring your friends and family. The more the merrier...

$10+ suggested donation to WNA's School Supply drive. We'll have several volunteers greeting you at the door and throughout the evening to take your donations. It’s not required, but any donation will be greatly appreciated and will make a difference to the students in West Oakland.

You can also donate online through our website.

Tribute to Mr. Stanley Garcia

2010 Oakland Earth Day - April 17th

What Now America - Oakland Earth Day 2010

FREE Breakfast Free BBQ

What Now America & KIPP Bridge Charter School will co-host Oakland Earth Day at the KIPP facility located at 991 14th Street, Oakland, CA (next to Lowell Park).

The fun doesn't stop at noon; we will have our usual Saturday program filled with Earth Day activities from noon-5pm.

More Information (City of Oakland Website)

Volunteer Information

Video From Last Year

2009 Thanksgiving Celebration

Join us this Saturday for our Annual Thanksgiving Celebration; all donors, volunteers, supporters, friends and participants are welcome to take part in this event. You’ll have a chance to see the operations first-hand if you haven’t done so already; meet some of the participants and hear their stories.

Food will be provided and all attendees are more than welcome to bring something to share. We would love for you to join us; so if you can, please do so this coming Saturday.

When: Saturday, November 21st, 2009
Where: 991 14th Street, Oakland, CA 94607

2nd Annual Back to School Event

FREE School Gear!
While Supplies Last!
Event Flyer

What Now America is proud to host its 2nd Annual Back to School Event to draw community members to an activity-filled day that will raise awareness of WNA’s after school program. Pictures from last year

Date:	September 19th, 2009
Location:	KIPP Bridge Charter School 991 14th Street (Next to Lowell Park) Oakland, CA 94607 View Map
Time:	12-5pm
Activities:	Water balloon toss, Double Dutch (jump rope), Fire truck, Face painting, Relay, Treasure hunt, Education: Math facts, Reading circle, Hangman, Study techniques, Charades, Dental Hygiene

Oakland Through 30 Eyes

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For Youth:

01What is Oakland Through 30 Eyes?
The Oakland Through 30 Eyes Project is an initiative to bring together an image of Oakland lived by 15 youths through the lens of a camera. Through this initiative, What Now America (WNA) will distribute 15 digital cameras between 15 youths selected through an application process.

Parent's Day - Great Success

The first annual Parent’s Day with What Now America was a smashing success, a sure sign of the progress the organization has made after just 11 months. The turnout was fantastic, demonstrating the support of the youth's family members, who showed a lot of interest in the program and pride in their children’s accomplishments. While partaking in delicious food, families learned about their children's involvement in the organization and participated in some of the regular program activities. In a poster presentation, the kids shared their favorite parts of WNA, including making new friends, shopping days, and educational activities, such as computer lab and science experiments. Highlighting the day’s positive message, one participant said that he liked “the person he became after joining the program”.

Youth Backpacking Trip

Youth Backpacking Trips Need Your Support

As a part of our continued partnership with Big City Mountaineers, we have the chance to sponsor two groups of teens for a 6-day, no-frills backpacking trip in the high Sierras. 5 girls and 5 boys will be selected to join an equal number of coach/counselors on a physically and emotionally challenging adventure. The teens will learn new ideas about age/ethnic diversity, self-esteem, environmental awareness, and interpersonal relationships. This is a very rewarding and amazing opportunity for personal growth in their lives. Make a donation today.