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Make check payable to
La Cocina.

Mail donations to:
Amrita Daing
Attn: La Cocina
435 Clifton Street
Oakland, CA 94618

La Cocina's
Federal Tax ID:
59-3838549

Stock transfer information:
Wells Fargo
First Clearing, LLC
DTC #141
# 7372-5983; La Cocina, Inc.

Business Consulting
Mentorship in product, finance, marketing, operations

Affordable Kitchen Space
Access to a fully equipped kitchen facility and hands on training.

Market Opportunities
Connection to sales and growth opportunities, like farmers markets, catering jobs and pop-ups.

Storytelling Platforms
Amplifying the less-often heard voices from the food industry.

Enjoy a full year of benefits, community, food and celebration with a recurring monthly or annual commitment. Your membership gives us the capacity to work side by side with talented entrepreneurs through every step of their business launch and growth - from lease negotiations and capital referrals to marketing and ongoing support after they've moved into their own spaces.

We launched our most epic project to date: the country's first women-led food hall in the nation. With our entrepreneurs at the helm and the generous support of the City, funders, and public and private partners, this 7,000 sq.-foot space will offer economic opportunity for low-income women entrepreneurs, a safe and accessible space for Tenderloin residents, and a replicable model of conscious community development.

Covid delayed our opening and continues to stifle our progress as the pandemic rages on. Support the Municipal Marketplace by ordering take out or dining with us, creating a house account for your staff at work, renting the space for your next event, or donating to La Cocina.

Create a partnership that matters. Engage, integrate and amplify your brand voice into the fabric of the communities that La Cocina empowers. Be a part of unforgettable urban culinary experiences that support and promote innovation in San Francisco.

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Make check payable to La Cocina. Mail donations to:Amrita DaingAttn: La Cocina435 Clifton StreetOakland, CA 94618 La Cocina's Federal Tax ID:59-3838549 Stock transfer information:Wells FargoFirst Clearing, LLCDTC #141# 7372-5983; La Cocina, Inc. Business Consulting Mentorship in product, finance, marketing, operations Affordable Kitchen Space Access to a fully equipped kitchen facility and hands on training.

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More information about La Casita can be found at https://lacocinasf.org/ or if you want to visit it, it is located at  2948 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94110.

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Women account for only 33% of business owners nationwide and still make 46-75 cents for every dollar their white, male counterparts make.

We provide affordable commercial kitchen space to talented entrepreneurs.

The high cost of renting a commercial kitchen makes it difficult for many working class food entrepreneurs to formalize their business. Our kitchen space lets people who were formerly shut out of the food industry find a way in.

Businesses receive mentorship and access to market opportunities.

New businesses undergo a series of classes in product, finance, marketing and operations. We provide 1:1 mentorship to guide businesses and connect them to a variety of sales opportunities, from catering opportunities to farmers' markets and brick and mortars, so they can grow their business.

We amplify the voices that need to be heard.

We believe in the power of storytelling to shift perceptions and to inspire others to follow their dreams. We use media, PR, and our own storytelling platform, F&B: Voices from the Kitchen, to share the voices from the food industry that are less often heard.

GIVING VOICE TO ENTREPRENEURIAL WOMEN OF COLOR AND RECENT IMMIGRANTS TO THE U.S.

This highly anticipated cookbook chronicles La Cocina's growth into the organization it is today -- globally admired and profoundly influential -- through more than 40 stories and 120 recipes from the women who have used their talent and their food to pursue economic freedom. Award-winning photographer Eric Wolfinger captures the spirit of the people, the mouthwatering food, and the diverse experiences of La Cocina entrepreneurs. All proceeds from the book go back into La Cocina to support new and existing entrepreneurs.

Be a part of La Cocina's biggest leap yet: Opening the country's first women-led food hall.

In the heart of San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, the 7,000 sq.-foot La Cocina Municipal Marketplace will offer economic opportunity for low-income and immigrant women, a safe and accessible space for Tenderloin residents, and a transformational and replicable model to alleviate poverty in inner cities nationwide.

Over 120 businesses have been incubated at La Cocina since 2005. From cafes to restaurants, to catering companies, to packaged products, our incubator has supported entrepreneurs in creating over 30 brick-and-mortar locations around the Bay Area. Our graduates are thriving, running award-winning restaurants, gathering national press, operating factories and mentoring businesses still in the incubator. Support La Cocina businesses by visiting these brick-and-mortars, farmers markets and pop-up locations around the Bay Area.

Supporting La Cocina means supporting cultural diversity, business equity, and female entrepreneurship.

Your donation fuels the next generation of culinary and community leaders.

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Women account for only 33% of business owners nationwide and still make 46-75 cents for every dollar their white, male counterparts make. The high cost of renting a commercial kitchen makes it difficult for many working class food entrepreneurs to formalize their business.

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The difference between Gender Equity and Gender Equality  

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The difference between Gender Equity and Gender Equality  

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The difference between gender equity and equality-and why it matters

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Commentary: The key to removing many barriers for women and girls is to shift the mindset away from gender equality to one of gender equity.

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Therapy for Black Girls is an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls. This space was developed

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Therapy for Black Girls is an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls.

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Oakland LGBTQ Community Center’s goal is to become Oakland’s premier network of programs and services for the LGBTQ community.

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Oakland finally has its very own LGBTQ+ Community Center! Established in 2017, the Oakland Community Center is a Non-Profit, 501(c)(3), tax exempt organization, located at 3207 Lakeshore Ave., in the beautiful Lake Merritt district . We welcome you to come in, check out our service offerings and get involved-this is YOUR Center! The Oakland LGBTQ Community Center's model of service delivery is "Wellness First" and includes social, educational, and holistic-health related programs, services and activities.

What does the center mean to me ?

12:00pm - 8:00pm

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We are normally open some Saturdays for group activities. Closed Sundays except for special events. For all group activities and meetings, please calendar .

The Oakland LGBTQ Center is committed to enhancing the health and well-being of our community members. We provide case management, information and referral services, along with a variety of health and wellness related workshops, forums, peer support groups and community strengthening activities. You are invited to become a volunteer peer support group facilitator, workshop presenter, outreach worker, or apply for a volunteer opportunity that fits your interest. Click here to volunteer!
Call us at 510-882-2286

The Center is committed to supporting our youth by providing information and referral services, support groups, leadership development, conflict resolution workshops, advanced educational opportunities, job training and employment information, food and nutrition resources, transportation assistance and referrals for housing and homeless prevention services. To learn more about our youth services program or to join the youth club, click here. Youth can also call the Center and ask to speak to our Youth Services Coordinator.

Call us at 510-882-2286

Our Glenn Burke Wellness Clinic offers Sexual Health and linkage to care services to help our community stop the spread of HIV and other S TI's and provides access to treatment for those who need it. Click here to schedule an appointment with a Wellness Coordinator or to learn more about our services.

Call us at 510-882-2286

We are dedicated to promoting a positive and healthy quality of life for families and elder LGBTQ individuals in Oakland and Alameda County, by ensuring they continue to be supported, respected, and connected to our broader community. Click hereto learn about elder services at the Center or to speak with a Wellness Coordinator at 510-882-2286

The Center's Transgender Support Services offer opportunities to educate, empower, house and employ our transgender community members. To learn more about transgender services at the Center, click here. You can also call 510-882-2286 and ask to speak with a Wellness Coordinator.

Power X is a Latino/Latinx Affinity group designed to meet the wellness needs of men/trans men around the bay area. Our group meetings will take place twice per month (once in English and once in Spanish), discussing topics designed to meet the groups needs and provide fun and educational meetings, in person or virtually - click here to learn more or call 510-882-2286

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Oakland LGBTQ Community Center | Oakland, CA

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Oakland finally has its very own LGBTQ+ Community Center! Established in 2017, the Oakland Community Center is a Non-Profit, 501(c)(3), tax exempt organization, located at 3207 Lakeshore Ave., in the beautiful Lake Merritt district . We welcome you to come in, check out our service offerings and get involved-this is YOUR Center!

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La Cocina – La Cocina is a nonprofit working to solve problems of equity in business ownership for women, immigrants, and people of color.

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La Cocina – La Cocina is a nonprofit working to solve problems of equity in business ownership for women, immigrants, and people of color.

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Women account for only 33% of business owners nationwide and still make 46-75 cents for every dollar their white, male counterparts make.

We provide affordable commercial kitchen space to talented entrepreneurs.

The high cost of renting a commercial kitchen makes it difficult for many working class food entrepreneurs to formalize their business. Our kitchen space lets people who were formerly shut out of the food industry find a way in.

Businesses receive mentorship and access to market opportunities.

New businesses undergo a series of classes in product, finance, marketing and operations. We provide 1:1 mentorship to guide businesses and connect them to a variety of sales opportunities, from catering opportunities to farmers' markets and brick and mortars, so they can grow their business.

We amplify the voices that need to be heard.

We believe in the power of storytelling to shift perceptions and to inspire others to follow their dreams. We use media, PR, and our own storytelling platform, F&B: Voices from the Kitchen, to share the voices from the food industry that are less often heard.

GIVING VOICE TO ENTREPRENEURIAL WOMEN OF COLOR AND RECENT IMMIGRANTS TO THE U.S.

This highly anticipated cookbook chronicles La Cocina's growth into the organization it is today -- globally admired and profoundly influential -- through more than 40 stories and 120 recipes from the women who have used their talent and their food to pursue economic freedom. Award-winning photographer Eric Wolfinger captures the spirit of the people, the mouthwatering food, and the diverse experiences of La Cocina entrepreneurs. All proceeds from the book go back into La Cocina to support new and existing entrepreneurs.

Be a part of La Cocina's biggest leap yet: Opening the country's first women-led food hall.

In the heart of San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, the 7,000 sq.-foot La Cocina Municipal Marketplace will offer economic opportunity for low-income and immigrant women, a safe and accessible space for Tenderloin residents, and a transformational and replicable model to alleviate poverty in inner cities nationwide.

Over 120 businesses have been incubated at La Cocina since 2005. From cafes to restaurants, to catering companies, to packaged products, our incubator has supported entrepreneurs in creating over 30 brick-and-mortar locations around the Bay Area. Our graduates are thriving, running award-winning restaurants, gathering national press, operating factories and mentoring businesses still in the incubator. Support La Cocina businesses by visiting these brick-and-mortars, farmers markets and pop-up locations around the Bay Area.

Supporting La Cocina means supporting cultural diversity, business equity, and female entrepreneurship.

Your donation fuels the next generation of culinary and community leaders.

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The conversation surrounding 'gender equality' is ongoing and important-but there's something missing.

In , in the , in classrooms and in boardrooms, important and historic conversations are taking place. The narrative surrounding gender equality, a conversation seemingly as old as time itself, has taken center stage in the global consciousness bringing new eyes and a new generation of leaders and advocates to the fore.

There is however an important distinction that needs to be understood-gender equality and gender equity are related terms but have different meanings. While the words sound similar, the definitions and practical usage are different.

At Pipeline™, the word 'equity' is dual-purpose. Related to gender and the workplace, equity sets the stage for equality, as it refers to the "fairness of treatment for both women and men, according to the their respective needs." If equality is the end goal, equity is the means to get there.

"Gender equality, equality between men and women...does not mean that women and men have to become the same, but that their rights, responsibilities and opportunities will not depend on whether they were born male or female. Gender equity means fairness of treatment for men and women according to their respective needs. This may include equal treatment or treatment that is different but which is considered equivalent in terms of rights, benefits, obligations, and opportunities." -United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ()

The word 'equity' also has deep financial implications. In the world of business, a broad definition of equity is the financial value of an asset after subtracting the value of liabilities. At Pipeline™, we tie an increase in financial performance for companies to closing the gender equity gap. In an era where increasing of women are exiting the workforce, and where there is a $2 Trillion GDP gap in the United States, there is money to be made on both sides of the fence-for female employees and for the enterprise.

SIGN UP: Get your company's free Equity Baseline™ report. Find out where you score on five DEI KPIs.

The dual meaning of the word equity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for business. A challenge because the distinction between gender equity and gender equality is unclear to most people, and bringing clarity and purpose to this conversation is an important step along the path to eliminating the gender equity gap. An opportunity because we now have the insights to open the eyes of individuals and business leaders as to this distinction, thereby making it possible to move forward along the journey to gender equality in the workplace.

Once there is broad awareness of the opportunity, we can work together to take positive steps toward its realization.

The goal at Pipeline™ has always been to address and solve the issues surrounding gender equity and to monetize its impact on business. Clarifying the subtle but important distinction between the terms gender equity and gender equality is a small, first step toward realizing this economic opportunity.
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Shedding light on these differences, bringing men into the conversation, and opening up space for intelligent dialogue and healthy tension will bring us closer to the objective of closing the gender equity gap in our lifetime.
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Gender Equity Vs. Gender Equality: What's the Distinction?

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Understand the subtle but important distinction between gender equity and gender equality. It is an integral step toward closing the gender equity gap.

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Gender Equity is being fair to women and men for example Women and Men should have equal pay for equal work.