OUR MISSION
HayCoCoa verbs to ensure the land and resources that Hayward occupies and controls serves the community equitably. We prioritize collective democratic struggle through community organizing and stewardship in order to dismantle systems of oppression and develop community-owned alternatives.
OUR WORK
We formed in 2020 during the national uprisings in response to the death of George Floyd and the many others who were killed by police, including here in Hayward. During that time, we successfully organized for public safety reforms across the City including:
The creation of a mobile mental health crisis response team (the HEART program),
Securing $350k+ for 12 community projects across the city (Hayward People's Budget).
Since then we've:
Organized alongside teachers, parents, students, and workers to prevent the closure of six schools.
Won local elections for the Hayward Unified School District Board & Hayward City Council.
Secured half a million dollars in funding to provide legal aid for tenants experiencing evictions after the moratorium expired.
Every now and then, we also like to host street clean-ups to make sure Hayward remains beautiful.
PAST WORK
Get Involved!
Is there an issue that you or your neighbors care about and want to solve?
Are you interested in developing skills that will help you change your community for the better?
Do you want to connect with other local activists and learn how to build power together?
SUPPORT OUR WORK!
We are a completely volunteer-run organization!
Your donations support our community by helping us afford supplies and cover administrative costs so we can continue advancing social justice in Hayward!
