~Open House for Neighbors and Families~
"IT'S HAPPENING IN OAKLAND!"
~Open House for Neighbors and Families~
"IT'S HAPPENING IN OAKLAND!"
August 8th Event Co-Hosted by:
California Black Chamber of Commerce
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The Crucible Industrial Arts Center
AB&I Foundry
Oakland Neighbors held its inaugural event on Saturday, August 8, 2009. Nearly 400 local residents enjoyed food, music, giveaways and a tour of local business AB&I. Residing in East Oakland for over 100 years, the event host is the largest manufacturer of cast iron soil pipe and fittings in the Western United States. All products manufactured and sold by AB&I are 100% Made In America from 100% recycled material. AB&I takes pride in providing good paying jobs to Oakland Area residents and caring about its neighbors. Located at 7825 San Leandro Street, AB&I’s Oakland-area workforce are your friends and neighbors.
Acts Full Gospel COGIC 
California Metals Coalition Church of God In Christ East Oakland Youth Development Center Fale Maama Tongan United Methodist Havenscort Community Church Ignacio De La Fuente Jones' BBQ of Oakland Jr. Workforce Development Program Men of Valor Mt Tabor Baptist Church Navy Youth Program NIMBY Oakland City Administrator Dan Lindheim Oakland Mayor Dellum's Office Oakland Police Department Office of Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley Office of state Senator Loni Hancock Office of state Senator Ellen Corbett San Ramon Mayor Abram Wilson Save the Libraries St Louis Bertrand Church St Peter's Lutheran Church Union Baptist Church Wo'se Community Church Youth Uprising
The Oakland Police Department has been working with AB&I Foundry for over 20 years through a program titled "Melting Crime Initiative." Confiscated weapons and firearms are permanently removed from the street after they are melted in AB&I's furnace. For the first time, the Oakland community was able to watch the melting of weapons. Below is a short video from the August 8 event:
Reaching out to the youth in the Oakland Community...and beyond
The Jr. Workforce Development Program is offering internships to youth in our community. Internships are a great way to learn about an occupation and get work experience at the same time. On August 8, AB&I announced that it is currently accepting applications for paid internships in the following fields: administration, enginnering, environmental compliance, safety, and marketing and sales. Graduates of the Jr. Workforce Development Program gain knowledge and insight into what it takes to work and do business in California. Jobs are the key to prosperity, and preparing our youth is a priority for Oakland Neighbors.Download the AB&I Internship Application
Attendees received a custom frying pan,
manufactured in Oakland by AB&I.
Today's Date:
