Build Oakland’s Wellness Infrastructure — Together
At Hands for Life Lake Merritt, we believe lasting change comes from collaboration. We’re not just building programs; we’re building permanent community wellness infrastructure — systems that will continue serving Oakland long after grants and short-term projects fade away.
We’re calling on partners who share this vision — organizations, firms, and community leaders ready to invest in long-term solutions that improve health outcomes, increase access, and strengthen communities from the inside out.
Partnership with us isn’t just about writing a check. It’s about standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the neighborhoods you serve and helping to build a healthier, more equitable Oakland for generations to come.
Who We’re Looking For
Personal Injury Law Firms
Your clients live in the same neighborhoods we serve. By partnering with us, you’re not only supporting recovery — you’re investing in the long-term wellness of those very communities. Together, we can bridge the gap between treatment and lasting health.
Medical Facilities & Imaging Centers
Your facilities thrive because of Oakland’s residents. Join us in investing in preventive wellness infrastructure that keeps your community healthier, reduces emergency care costs, and creates more sustainable pathways to wellness.
Foundations
Support evidence-based, mobile wellness interventions with measurable health outcomes. Our research-backed programs collect real data that demonstrates the effectiveness of community-led health strategies.
Corporations
Transform your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goals into meaningful, visible change. Partnering with us means tangible community impact, brand visibility on our mobile units, and engaging volunteer opportunities for your employees.
Food Justice Organizations
Collaborate with us in fresh food distribution, sourcing, and outreach coordination. Together, we can expand access to healthy, affordable foods and address the root causes of nutrition inequity across Oakland neighborhoods.
Healthcare Practitioners
Join our referral and service network to provide sliding-scale or volunteer-based care for participants of our mobile wellness units. Chiropractors, acupuncturists, herbalists, and holistic practitioners — your expertise helps make health accessible to all.
Partnership Benefits
When you partner with Hands for Life Lake Merritt, you’re aligning your organization with a mission-driven movement that delivers measurable results and visible impact.
Logo Recognition
Your organization’s logo will appear on our mobile wellness units, website, printed materials, and summit collateral — showcasing your leadership in building community wellness.
Impact Storytelling
Receive quarterly reports that go beyond numbers — with data, testimonials, and real stories of lives changed through your support.
Employee Engagement
Offer your team meaningful volunteer opportunities through wellness events, community days, and site visits, allowing them to see their impact firsthand.
Community Visibility
Gain recognition as a featured partner at the Urban Wellness Advocacy Summit and other community gatherings, with opportunities to speak, present, or co-host events.
Network Access
Connect directly with a vibrant coalition of Oakland organizations, practitioners, policymakers, and changemakers working toward health equity and systemic wellness reform.
Tax Benefits
Hands for Life Lake Merritt is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, making all contributions fully tax-deductible. Your investment supports both your community and your company’s philanthropic goals.
Let’s Build Together
If you’re ready to move beyond charity and start building community wellness infrastructure that lasts, we want to hear from you.
📧 info@handsforlifelm.org
Join us in creating an Oakland where health, food, and wellness are accessible to everyone — not as a privilege, but as a right.