THE EDGE
Oakland Fund’s
Monthly Newsletter
The Edge is the Oakland Fund’s monthly newsletter and thought platform. Each issue offers a digest of key initiatives, partnerships, events, and stories advancing the Fund’s mission and shaping Oakland’s future. More than updates, The Edge highlights bold ideas and fresh perspectives that move our city forward.
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Bringing an HBCU to Oakland
July 2026
This month, the Oakland HBCU Initiative — led by Taína Knox, Kim Thompson, and Dr. Kimberly Mayfield Lynch — brought its vision for a Historically Black College or University presence in Oakland to a standing-room-only crowd of business, government, and community leaders, then took that vision national at the UNCF UNITE 2026 Conference alongside HR&A Advisors. Organizer Kim Thompson also shared the story with KTVU's Talk of the Town. Plus, we bid farewell to four outgoing Board members and welcomed three new ones. Here's everything that moved us this month.
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Meet Our CEO
Kyra Mungia shares how her experience as an Oakland educator shapes her leadership and vision for building community-driven solutions through The Oakland Fund.
Introducing The Oakland Fund
March 2026
While the name is changing, our mission remains the same.
New Year, New Partnerships, and Deeper Impact
January 2026
Updates on City collaborations, community safety, and local impact in Oakland
Looking Back on a Year of Impact
December 2025
What we accomplished together—and how it grounds the work ahead.