Who We Are
We are a coalition of Hayward community members organizing and growing activism in the heart of the Bay.
Contact us: haycocoa@gmail.com
Follow us: @HayCoCoa
OUR PRIORITIES
RE-IMAGINING PUBLIC SAFETY
Hayward spends nearly half of its general fund on the police department, which is why we are:
Demanding budget changes that reinvest police funds back into chronically underfunded community services (ie.education, housing, social services, etc.)
Drafting policy initiatives that improve community safety without requiring a police or armed presence.
Organizing public calls to action and mobilizing our community to email elected representatives, make public comments, or show up to protests and other direct actions.
Organizing Organizers
What is power? How do people gain power? How does a community build solidarity? These are among the many questions that HayCoCoa is wrestling with as we grow activism in Hayward. Members meet every week to develop and participate in campaigns that empower and develop leaders across the Hayward community.
Interested in getting involved with our next campaign?
Sign up to volunteer here!
OUR Partnerships
HayCoCoa has partnered with Bike East Bay and Rails to Trails Conservancy! The Collaborative is committed to improving access to biking, walking and transit, with particular attention to communities and areas that have been underserved.
There are many trails in Hayward and in the surrounding areas to hike or bike with your dog, friends, and family. Click here to view the Bay Area Regional Trail Network map, and become a friend of the Bay Area Trails Collaborative to receive regular updates about the progress of the trail network and opportunities for advocacy. Learn more here www.railstotrails.org/batc
Want to Partner with us?
We're always looking to support local, grassroots groups that align with our progressive vision for Hayward!