Mental Health First: A Community Crisis Training

As part of MLK Action Week, the Anti Police-Terror Project invites you to participate in the Mental Health First Community Crisis Training on January 25th from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This virtual training is designed to empower community members with crucial skills for responding to mental health crises, supporting those in distress, and fostering healing justice within our neighborhoods.

Participants will learn practical strategies for crisis intervention, de-escalation, and promoting wellness, all grounded in the spirit of collective care and Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision of liberation. Join us to strengthen your ability to make a lasting, positive impact in your community.

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Mental Health First: A Community Crisis Training

As part of MLK Action Week, the Anti Police-Terror Project invites you to participate in the Mental Health First Community Crisis Training on January 24th from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This virtual training is designed to empower community members with crucial skills for responding to mental health crises, supporting those in distress, and fostering healing justice within our neighborhoods.

Participants will learn practical strategies for crisis intervention, de-escalation, and promoting wellness, all grounded in the spirit of collective care and Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision of liberation. Join us to strengthen your ability to make a lasting, positive impact in your community.

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The Wandering Officer: New Databases and Police Accountability

From the Anti Police-Terror Project: Modern law enforcement in the US have long been shielded from transparency and accountability when they abuse their powers to terrorize or kill the people they're sworn to protect. When California passed and strengthened the 2018 “Right to Know Act”, journalists and data scientists came together to provide the public the right to see records from nearly 700 law enforcement agencies from city police and county sheriffs to California highway patrol and district attorneys--stripping away decades of secrecy surrounding serious uses of force, officer-involved shootings, and law enforcement misconduct.

Find out more about the Police Records Access Project, what the new statewide database of police misconduct and use-of-force records contains, and how it’s related to a new law creating the possibility to decertify officers with histories of abuse.

Guest Speakers include:

• Uncle Bobby X: activist and community organizer, and advisory member of the POST Accountability Advisory Board that makes decertification recommendations

• Jack Glaser: UC Berkeley professor of Public Policy and advisory member of the POST Accountability Advisory Board

• Cat Brooks: activist, community organizer, artist and co-founder of the Anti Police-Terror Project

• Amanda Majail-Blanco: student, youth organizer, and family liaision of Alternatives in Action supporting systems' impacted families in Oakland and the Bay Area

Sponsoring organizations:

• Anti-Police Terror Project (APTP)

• Human Rights Data Analysis Group (HRDAG)

• Berkeley Institute for Data Science (BIDS)

• Community Law Enforcement Accountability Network (CLEAN)

• National Police Index (NPI)

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Stay Ready Training Series: Kali Kuno

As part of the Anti Police-Terror Project’s 12th Annual week(s) of Action to Reclaim the Radical Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - Join APTP in continuing to highlight how Black Power Trumps Fascism through our Stay Ready political education training series. We are joined for a series of movement strategist gathering thought the weeks of acton at BAM House.

Tickets are $10-20 sliding scale and no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

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12th Annual March to Reclaim MLK’s Radical Legacy

Join the Anti Police-Terror Project in the streets of Oakland on Monday, January 19th from 11AM–3PM for the 12th Annual Reclaim MLK March!

This march is rooted in Rev. Dr. King’s uncompromising vision for anti-capitalist, anti-war, racial and economic justice.

Meet at 11am at Oscar Grant Plaza in Oakland, see you in the streets!

Queer Nonprofit Happy Hour

Winter Care Village - Everything Is Free for Everyone!

Mutual Aid Community Gathering

To our Bay Area Community:

At a time of extreme political attacks on queer, trans, immigrant, and BIPOC community members, we have been looking for a space to meet local activists, share resources, strategize, and take action.

If you share this feeling, please join us for our second meeting on Tuesday, December 9th, at A.B.O. Comix in downtown Oakland to discuss the needs of our community, strategize ways to support one-another, and plan for a monthly mutual aid gathering. This month’s focus is food insecurity.

This event is open to everyone of all ages, experiences, identities, etc—If you don’t know much about mutual aid, or you’re an expert, it doesn’t matter! We want to meet you!

We will have drinks and snacks! See you there!

Habitat for Humanity Orientation for Upcoming Affordable Homeownership Opportunity in Walnut Creek

Attend a virtual Homeowner Orientation with Habitat for Humanity on Monday, December 8th at 5:00 p.m to learn more about an affordable homeownership opportunity in Walnut Creek!

This orientation is the first step to begin the process and provides essential information about the program, the eligibility guidelines, and what applicants can expect.

Click below to learn more about the orientation and to sign up!

Volunteer for Tennispalooza 2025 by the Gay & Lesbian Tennis Federation (GLTF)!

Volunteer for Tennispalooza 2025 by the Gay & Lesbian Tennis Federation (GLTF)!

The Gay & Lesbian Tennis Federation (GLTF) is a vibrant community of more than 500 tennis and pickleball enthusiasts, with members playing across the San Francisco Bay Area. They host events for every level of player—from first-timers to teaching pros—creating opportunities for fun, competition, and connection.

Their signature year-end celebration, Tennispalooza, is a chance to honor their incredible league captains and reflect on the many accomplishments of the past year. This year’s event will take place at the Goldman Tennis Center, and they’re looking for volunteers to lend a hand with setup, the registration desk, and tear-down. Food will be provided for volunteers.

Shifts available:

• 2:30-4:30pm

• 4:30-6:30pm

• 2:30-6:30pm 

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Help decorate the World Tree of Hope at Grace Cathedral from Nov. 1 to Nov. 30, 2025

Help decorate the World Tree of Hope at Grace Cathedral!

The World Tree of Hope is the largest origami holiday tree in the world, standing over 23 feet tall and decorated with over 17,000 origami cranes and stars, each hand folded and inscribed with wishes for the future of the world. The Tree is created as a symbol of global unity and hope, to promote peace, love and humanitarian action. http://www.worldtreeofhope.org/

The decorating dates/times at Grace Cathedral (1100 California St., San Francisco) are from Nov. 1-30, 2025:

• Saturday, Nov. 1 from 10 AM to 6 PM

• Sunday, Nov. 2 from 10 AM to 6 PM

• Thursday, Nov. 6 from 10 AM to 6 PM

• Friday, Nov. 7 from 10 AM to 6 PM

• Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 AM to 6 PM 

• Sunday, Nov. 9 from 10 AM to 6 PM

• Thursday, Nov. 13 from 10 AM to 6 PM

• Friday, Nov. 14 from 10 AM to 6 PM

• Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 AM to 6 PM

• Sunday, Nov. 16 from 10 AM to 6 PM

• Thursday, Nov. 20 from 10 AM to 6 PM

• Friday, Nov. 21 from 10 AM to 6 PM

• Saturday, Nov. 22 from 10 AM to 6 PM

• Sunday, Nov. 23 from 10 AM to 6 PM

• Friday, Nov. 28, from 10 AM to 6 PM

• Saturday, Nov. 29 from 10 AM to 6 PM

• Sunday, Nov. 30 from 12:30 PM to 5 PM

The tree lighting celebration is Monday, December 8, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 8 PM.

We will take the tree down on Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 10 AM to 4 PM.

Grace Cathedral graciously hosts the World Tree of Hope, the Tree is created by Rainbow World Fund https://www.rainbowfund.org as a symbol of global unity and universal love. The Tree's purpose is purely humanitarian with the message that we are all one human family. It is open to everyone regardless of belief or non-belief.

Rainbow World Fund’s mission is to promote peace, unity and hope by leading the LGBTQ+ movement to participate in local and humanitarian relief efforts. Founded in 2000, RWF is the world's first, LGBTQ+-based humanitarian aid organization. RWF works to help people affected by natural disasters, hunger, poverty, disease, oppression and war by raising awareness in and funds from the LGBTQ+ community to support relief efforts around the world.  https://www.rainbowfund.org

Please also sign up with the Rainbow World Fund at the link sent to your email after signing up below.

Mutual Aid Community Gathering

To our Bay Area Community:

At a time of extreme political attacks on queer, trans, immigrant, and BIPOC community members, we have been looking for a space to meet local activists, share resources, strategize, and take action.

If you share this feeling, please join us on Wednesday, October 29th, at ABO Comix in downtown Oakland to discuss the needs of our community, strategize ways to support one-another, and plan for a monthly mutual aid gathering.

This event is open to everyone of all ages, experiences, identities, etc—If you don’t know much about mutual aid, or you’re an expert, it doesn’t matter! We want to meet you!

We will have drinks, snacks, and time to socialize and meet folks from 5:30-6pm. RSVP below if you’re planning on attending.

Attend the Solano Pride Resource Fair

Want to table at this event or have questions? Contact cristina@solanopride.org for more information!

Attend Queer Nonprofit Happy Hour at the Stud!

We build community & capacity with connection, joy, & mutual aid.

Come together for October’s Queer Non-Profit Happy Hour and Showdown Drag Battle at The Stud, Tuesday, October 14, 5-7:30PM!

Each month, two organizations battle for the community: 100% of the tips raised at the events goes to the participating organizations!

This month, King Khalil challenges Linda Summers. Bring your cash and see you there!

East Bay Front Runners & Walkers 21st Annual Pride Run and Walk

Volunteer for the East Bay Front Runners & Walkers 21st Annual Pride Run and Walk!

The EBFRW is a running and walking club for the LGBTQ+ community and allies in San Francisco's East Bay. In addition to hosting the Pride Run and Walk each year, they hold runs/walks every Saturday morning at various locations, open to members, guests and newcomers. 

They are looking for volunteers to help keep runners and walkers on the route, help with the registration of participants, bag check, the snack table, water station, traffic control within the park, trash pick-up, and medal distribution.  

There is one shift: 8:15 AM - 11:30 AM. The meeting point for volunteers will be at the picnic area near the Lake Merritt Sailboat area at the volunteer check-in table. 

Sign up below to express interest, and follow the next steps sent to your email!

Become a Gender Advocate (Peer Counselor) with TACT

Under TACT (Trans Advocacy and Care Team), Gender Advocates are trans and nonbinary volunteers who provide free and sliding scale 1-on-1 peer counseling to other trans and nonbinary people. They employ strong active listening skills and center the lived experiences of the individuals who they support. Gender Advocates provide compassionate listening, affirmative guidance, and supportive resources with the ultimate goal of helping other trans and non-binary folks to thrive. Great opportunity for folx who are becoming a therapist, counselor, or community organizer. Also open to folx interested in the mental health, social justice, and community organizing space. 

They are kicking off their new volunteer Gender Advocate cohort training on Tuesday, September 30th, from 4:30 - 7pm PST / 7:30 - 10pm EST. 

This is a 10-week training (1.5hr/week commitment) to equip Gender Advocates with the essential skills and resources needed to successfully provide trans and nonbinary folx with the gender-affirming support they need. After the training, Gender Advocates can expect to hold their own 1-on-1 peer counseling sessions with peers that match their unique stories, background, and experience (carefully matched by our TACT Programs Manager). Throughout this whole experience, Gender Advocates will report and have our TACT Programs Manager as a mentor for ongoing, weekly support. 

Sign up below to express interest and follow the next steps sent to your email to complete the process!

Volunteer for Folsom Street Fair 2025!

Folsom Street Fair returns to SOMA!

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Volunteer for Magnitude 2025 - The Saturday Night Main Event of Folsom Street Fair™

After last year’s steamy, sold-out event, Folsom Street and Brian Kent Productions return with the 42nd Annual MAGNITUDE—the Main Saturday Night Event of Folsom Street Fair™—and this year, we’re going deeper, darker, and hotter than ever before.

To volunteer, click below and look for shifts labeled “Magnitude Party.” Some shifts will appear in the early hours of Sunday the 28th. Contact leila@turnout.org with questions.

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Volunteer at Oakland Pride Parade & Festival 2025

Volunteer for Oakland Pride 2025: In Unity We Thrive

Join us and volunteer as we celebrate the 15th anniversary of Oakland Pride, one of the most diverse and inclusive Pride events in the Bay Area. Each year, thousands of people come together in downtown Oakland to celebrate LGBTQ+ culture, identity, and community. This milestone year is all about honoring our history, showing up for each other, and creating space where everyone feels seen, safe and celebrated.

Volunteers play a pivotal role in making sure the event runs smoothly, and volunteers will get a free T-Shirt and food provided! We will provide a volunteer training before the event (date TBA) and a volunteer info packet to ensure you feel prepared and excited for your shift.

Contact Leila at leila@turnout.org with questions, and thank you for your interest in volunteering!

Volunteer at Berkeley Pride: A Program of Pacific Center

We’re thrilled to announce that Berkeley Pride 2025 is on the horizon. Mark your calendars for a celebration of Queer Joy and community right in downtown Berkeley. 

Volunteer to help support this new event! Volunteer shift times range from 7 AM -9 PM. Roles include helping with volunteer check-in, vendor check-in, set up, break down, stage support, as VIP area hosts, AND MORE!

Contact developmentmanager@pacificcenter.org with questions!

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Volunteer for Up Your Alley!

Up Your Alley returns to SOMA!

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Attend a Talk on Transgender (In)Visibility in California's Parole Process

​🏛️ What does justice look like for trans people behind bars?

​Join the Big Brain Speaker Series at the SF Athletic Club for a conversation with Dr. Kimberly Richman, professor of sociology and legal studies at the University of San Francisco, as they explore what happens when transgender people navigate the prison system—and what it takes to make it out.

​In this talk, they’ll take a closer look at how California’s parole system works—and what happens when transgender individuals come before the parole board to earn their release after long prison terms. Drawing from original research analyzing every transgender parole hearing in the state from 2021–2022, Dr. Richman will unpack what the data reveals about bias, reform, and the real-world barriers to freedom.

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Puzzle Palooza 2025: Bay Area League Team Registration

Oasis Legal Services increases access to culturally responsive legal representation and wraparound services for LGBTQ+ immigrants who have experienced violence and persecution in their home countries. Since Oasis’s inception in 2017, we have served over 2,800 LGBTQ+ clients from 68 different countries on their journey to permanent safety in the United States.

To sustain their lifesaving services for queer and trans immigrants, they are hosting their 2nd Annual Puzzle Palooza. Teams of three will race against the clock to solve a limited edition 500-piece puzzle.

Each team will fundraise throughout Pride Month, leading up to game day. As we fight against the escalating injustices and harm aimed at LGBTQ+ immigrants, we lean on our community for strength and support. If you enjoy puzzling and want to take an actionable step against the federal administration’s harmful agenda, this event is for you!  

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Volunteer for PRIDE! Queer Affinity Volunteer Event with Save The Bay

Save The Bay's mission is To Protect and Restore San Francisco Bay for people and Wildlife. 

Join them for their PRIDE! Queer Affinity Volunteer Event on Saturday, June 21st from 10am- 1pm! This volunteer program is an affinity space for folks that identify as LGBTQ+ and is led by staff that identify as Queer. Come join them for a special Pride Month celebration event!

Volunteers will assist in maintaining their native plant nursery! No equipment or experience necessary! Having the ability to stand and kneel for duration of the event is helpful but they can make accommodations for folks with mobility issues. 

For more information on the event, visit https://savesfbay.org/calendar/.

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Volunteer at the SF LGBT Center Summer Pride Well-being Fair 2025

Volunteer for the SF LGBT Center Summer Pride Well-being Fair 2025! Launched in 2022, this seasonal event offers a spiritual and holistic approach to self-care, fostering a space for LGBTQ+ individuals to connect and celebrate their well-being.

Presented in collaboration with Makunda Studios, this event champions the belief that self-care is an act of self-love, and self-love is a powerful form of Pride. Join us for an enriching experience that nourishes your mind, body, and spirit. 

Volunteer shift times are 11:30am – 2:30pm and 2:30pm – 5:30pm.

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Attend the 2nd Annual PRIDE Mill Valley Kick-Off Party!

Get Ready to Celebrate PRIDE in Mill Valley!

Mark your calendars and join us for the 2nd Annual PRIDE Mill Valley Kick-Off Party on Saturday, June 7th, from 11 AM to 3 PM, at the vibrant Mill Valley Depot Plaza!

What to Expect:

• Kick off PRIDE Month with a day filled with joy, love, and celebration. Whether you’re coming with family, friends, or flying solo, there’s something for everyone at this fabulous event!

Event Highlights:

• Live Entertainment: Enjoy incredible performances that celebrate diversity and unity.

• DJ Sets: Dance your heart out to upbeat tunes and celebrate the spirit of PRIDE.

• Vendors: Explore unique merchandise, delicious food and beverages, and support local businesses.

• Community Resources: Learn about organizations making a difference in the LGBTQIA+ community.

• Selfie Station: Capture the magic of the day and let your true colors shine!

• … and so much more!

Bring your family, bring your friends—this is a celebration of love, acceptance, and community you don’t want to miss!

Let’s make this PRIDE celebration one for the books! See you there!