Harbor House Ministries - Approved

• In the mornings, Harbor House is teeming with adults who come for a bag of food or need clothes. In the afternoons, we warmly open our doors to elementary children from the neighborhood for our high-quality after-school program. At Harbor House, they are served a nutritious, hearty snack and offered a quiet and safe place to do their homework, participate in high-quality enrichment activities such as art, choir, cooking, and soccer, play outdoor games, and develop positive relationships with caring mentors.
• • Owner
    Nai Pharn
  • Created On
    07-13-2016
  • Updated On
    09-22-2023
  • Update Reminder
    09-01-2024

• How To Contact

  • Name
    General Contact
  • Phone
    (510) 534-0165
  • Fax
    (510) 865-2647
  • Email
    admin@hhministries.org
  • Alt Name
    Volunteer Coordinator
  • Alt Phone
    N/A
  • Alt Fax
    N/A
  • Alt Email
    nicole@hhministries.org
  • Address
    1811 11th Avenue
  • City
    Oakland
  • State
    CA

• More Information

  • Start Date
    08-01-2019
  • Expiration Date
    10-01-2024
  • Eligibility
    free
  • Fee
    0.00
  • Organization
    Harbor House
  • Zip Code
    94606

• Helpful Links

  • Main Program URL
    https://hhministries.org/programs/
  • Olive's Closet Children's Thrift Store
    https://hhministries.org/programs/olives-closet-thrift-store
  • Food Distribution
    https://hhministries.org/programs/food-access
  • Volunteer
    https://hhministries.org/volunteer

• Detailed Information

  • PROGRAMS

    EDUCATION

    Elementary After-School Program

    During the school year, we open our doors to children from Franklin Elementary for our elementary after-school program. Harbor House staff pick the kids up from Franklin and walk them three blocks to Harbor house. We feed them a hearty supper and give them time to play outside before coming inside for Academic Hour and Enrichment Clubs.  Interns from our Youth Leadership Program help lead the children through their activities and volunteers come to teach enrichment clubs.

    Summer Day Camp

    The beautiful mix of high schoolers serving as Counselors, middle schoolers serving as Junior Counselors, and elementary students participating as Campers, brings life and joy to Harbor House each summer at our Summer Day Camp. Through songs, skits, games, and Bible stories, the youth learned to see every person as part of God's family. 

    With field trips every Friday to places like Soda Aquatic Center (with Orinda Aquatics), Rock City, Rockin Jump, Alameda Beach, and JBL Home Ranch, the youth enjoy exciting new adventures each week. Breakfast and lunch are provided daily by our church partners. Engaging guest speakers, book clubs, and enrichment clubs (ie: Soccer, Robotics, and Hip Hop) round out the summer.

    LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

    Youth Leadership Program

    The Harbor House Youth Leadership Program (YLP) develops and encourages high school students in Oakland to be agents of positive charge in their community. Participants have opportunities to discover and practice their inherent gifts and talents, develop safe and caring relationships with peers, adults, and mentor students in our K-5 after-school program. Interns meet together for daily debriefs to learn various aspects of leadership such as communication, emotional wellness, and professional skills for future employment.

    FOOD ACCESS

    Food Distribution

    Harbor House has been a distribution site of the Alameda County Community Food Bank for many years. This year, we are seeing the value of this essential service with an increase of 300% in people who came for food during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    We distribute food every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 10:00 - 11:30 AM outside in our parking lot. Clients may quickly and safely receive fresh produce, bread, rice, beans, pasta and other pantry staples. Masks are required and everyone must stand six feet apart. 

    Need to sign up for food? New clients without appointments are invited to come at 11:30 AM on any 2nd or 4th Tuesday of the month to sign up. On your first visit please bring your photo ID and proof of address (example: PG&E bill). You will be asked how many people are in your household for our reporting purposes. If you have questions, please call (510) 534-0165 and leave a message and someone will return your call.

    OLIVE'S CLOSET THRIFT STORE

    Olive's Closet Children's Thrift Store

    Olive's Closet is an important community resource that offers families affordable access to children's clothing. We specialize in gently loved stylish clothing for babies, children, and teens. Everything in the store is just $1, $2, or $3. Come shop for your kids at Olive's Closet and feel good knowing that you're getting clothes for super low prices AND you're supporting the youth programs at Harbor House.
    

    Hours and Location

    Olive's Closet is located inside Harbor House at 1811 11th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606. 

    Olive's Closet is OPEN:

    Mondays 10:30-12:30PM

    Wednesdays 12:30-2:30PM

    Thursdays 2-4PM

    Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/olivesclosetchildrensthriftstore

• Eligibility Information

  • States
  • Counties
    • Alameda County
  • Cities
    • Alameda, CA
    • Oakland, CA
    • Dublin, CA
    • Berkeley, CA
    • Hayward, CA
    • Albany, CA
  • Zipcodes
  • School Districts
  • Age Groups
    • All Age Groups
  • Languages Served
    • English
    • Spanish
  • Family Incomes
  • Insurance Providers

• Files