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In effort to support youth in the Oakland and Alameda County communities, the AEG Oakland Community Foundation was established in 2012 by AEG Oakland. Each year, the foundation hosts multiple events across the Oakland and Alameda County, benefiting local youth and their families.

Our Mission

The AEG Oakland Community Foundation develops strategic relationships that positively impact families and engage young people in meaningful activities which build character, promote greatness, and reinforce the importance of giving back.

From our consistent work with diverse, local and small businesses to partnerships with business associations throughout the county, we share a deep commitment to support the local economy to promote a vibrant community.

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You can make a difference in the lives of local youth and their families by donating to support youth programming within the community.

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2026 Scholarship Application - Now Live!

The AEG Oakland Community Foundation is proud to announce that its scholarship program is now live and open for applications from high school seniors throughout Oakland and Alameda County. Through this program, three (3) students will have the opportunity to receive financial assistance toward their college tuition.

Applications will be accepted from Thursday, October 8 through Friday, November 6. All application materials must be postmarked by Friday, November 6 to be considered.

Please click here to download the application and learn more about eligibility requirements.

Community Events

Back-to-School Shoe Giveaway

Each September, we celebrate the new academic school year in a safe, family friendly environment filled with community and health resources for all attendees. First African Methodist Episcopal Church launched the Annual Shoe Giveaway in 1996. Seventeen years later, the event moved to Oakland Arena and Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Since joining efforts, over 13,400 free new pairs of shoes have been distributed to K through 12th grade students across Alameda County. 70% of the families that receive shoes have annual incomes below $25,000.

2025 Event

2024 Event

College Scholarships

Each year college-bound students from all over Oakland and Alameda County compete in AEG Oakland’s scholarship program, with three promising students winning an annual $10,000 scholarship. Provided they maintain GPA requirements, these students were eligible to renew their scholarships each year, totaling $40,000 over their college careers.

2025 Event

2024 Event

Students sitting at tables looking at computers

College Prep Financial Aid Workshop

AEG Oakland Community Foundation and East Bay Consortium hosted a free workshop at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum for all Alameda County Residents to learn and apply for FAFSA and CADAA.

2024 Event

2022 Event

Students receiving candy for Halloween from Legends Global staff members

Halloween Trick-or-Treat

For our AEG Oakland Community Foundation’s 8th annual Halloween event, 170 students from Alameda County School District were invited for a safe trick-or-treating experience on the Oakland Arena event floor. The students enjoyed a trick-or-treat lane where our staff passed out candy and had activities like face painting and balloon making.

Job Shadowing Program

The Job Shadowing Program was established as a partnership that brings educators, industry, and community partners together to create a supplemental education opportunity for high school students. Youth participants gain valuable experience and insight into the world of work through direct observation, hands-on activities, and close engagement with team members. The program not only inspires young people but also provides the youth of our communities with work readiness skills.

Read Across America

ASM Oakland promotes literacy by selecting a school to donate over 300 new books to their library. Many of these libraries cannot afford new books due to budget challenges. We work with the principal and teachers to identify specific books to purchase for students from kindergarten up to sixth grade. ASM Oakland employees join the event and read aloud to students, often sharing their educational journey. Students then select a free book to take home.

Seats for Safety

California law requires children of a certain age and weight to ride in a booster seat. Unfortunately, too many parents are unable to afford one. That’s why we partnered with Safe Kids Alameda County Coalition and AAA to provide free new low and high-back booster seats. Installed by certified technicians, families can transport their children knowing they are safe.

4th of July Essay Contest

This year, the AEG Community Foundation reestablished the 4^th of July Essay Contest where students from Lincoln Elementary and Encompass Academy wrote a 500 word essay about what freedom means in honor of Independence Day. Essay recipients were rewarded with tickets to enjoy an Oakland A’s baseball game with lunch provided and a photo with Stomper!

2024 Event

Learn more about the AEG Oakland Community Foundation

Past Annual Report

2024 Impact Report

2023 Impact Report

2012-2022 Annual Report