Center of Healing and Wholeness
Healing For The Mind, Body, and Spirit
Resources
At COHAW, we are committed to connecting people with the resources they need to thrive. Our mission is to serve as a bridge between our community and trusted organizations that provide support, guidance, and hope.
We believe that no one should have to navigate life’s challenges alone. That’s why we partner with a wide range of local and regional organizations to make it easier for individuals and families to access essential services—from food assistance and housing support to counseling, education, and spiritual care.
Whether you are seeking help or looking to connect others with meaningful resources, we are here to walk alongside you. Together, we can strengthen our community, uplift one another, and make a lasting impact.
Explore Community Resources
We invite you to review the flyers and visit the organizations listed below to learn more about the services available to you and those you serve. Each resource has been carefully selected to provide valuable support and up-to-date information for our community.
A Conversation with Sarah Collins Rudolph:
"The Fifth Girl: A Journey of Survival and Justice"
September 12, 2026 | 12:30 pm
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Conversation with Sarah Collins Rudolph: "The Fifth Girl: A Journey of Survival and Justice"
On September 15, 1963, five girls gathered in the basement ladies' lounge of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. A bomb planted by white supremacists took the lives of four of them — Addie Mae Collins, Cynthia Wesley, Carole Robertson, and Denise McNair. Sarah Collins Rudolph, then just twelve years old, survived.
Join the Allen Temple Baptist Church Public Ministry and our community partners for an intimate and powerful conversation with Mrs. Rudolph — known to history as "The Fifth Girl" — as she shares her story of survival, faith, and her decades-long pursuit of justice.
As we prepare for the November midterm elections, this gathering offers a moment to pause and reflect on the struggles that have carried us closer to freedom, justice, and equality — and to strengthen one another for the journey ahead.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
12:30 p.m.
Allen Temple Baptist Church — Family Life Center, Mary Morris Room
8501 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94621
The conversation will also be streamed on Allen Temple's YouTube, Facebook, and Vimeo channels
In partnership with Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA), the Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center, NAACP Oakland Branch, Brotherhood of Elders Network, National Council of Negro Women (East Oakland-Hayward Section), and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc
Oakland/Bay Area Chapter
Positive Steps Mentoring Program
For Young Ladies Ages 12-17
Program Runs: Sept. 19, 2026 - June 19, 2027
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. — Oakland Bay Area Chapter is opening enrollment for Positive Steps, a free mentoring program designed to help young ladies grow into beautiful, strong, and successful leaders.
Girls ages 12-17 (grades 6-12) will spend the year meeting girls who become lifelong friends, going on exclusive field trips, learning from successful Black women, and exploring STEM, business, health, and entrepreneurship — all while building the confidence and leadership skills to prepare for college, scholarships, and a lifetime of impact.
Program Runs: September 19,2026 –June 19,2027 (Sessions every 3rd Saturday)
Location: Provided upon receipt of application
Cost: Free to all participants
Lunch provided at every session
Journey of Life Psychological, Inc.
No Cost Mental Health Treatment
