BANANAS

We connect parents with child care professionals, offer educational workshops, and advocate for child care.

[BANANAS @BananasBunch]

Thank you to our generous UnPeeled Sponsors:

KinderSystems
Strong Families Alliance of Alameda County
Structoris Construction Solutions
AIMS K-12
4Cs of Alameda County

[BANANAS @BananasBunch]

Thank you to our generous Champion, Hero, & Ally Level UnPeeled Sponsors!

Don't forget to RSVP to join us at Unpeeled on April 25, 2026 at Children's Fairyland in Oakland!

RSVP: https://t.co/CQhU7jYMUj

[BANANAS @BananasBunch]

Today we want to give a huge shoutout to Jose 👏🏽

Jose has been taking important steps in his parenting journey by committing to 1:1 coaching and showing up for himself and his family. We are incredibly proud of him for doing the work, staying focused, and moving forward on his path.

This journey takes courage, consistency, and heart—and Jose is showing all three. We’re honored to support fathers who are investing in growth, healing, and their families.

Keep going, Jose. Your effort matters. ✨

#FatherEngagement #ParentEd #GrowthInAction #CommunitySupport

[BANANAS @BananasBunch]

Did any of our other partners attend hashtag #BUILD2025? What was your favorite session?
We thoroughly enjoyed connecting with Crystal from Alameda County Office of Education and expanding our toolbox on creating and sustaining support systems for families with young children!

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BANANAS FFNs (Family, Friend, or Neighbor Caregivers) enjoyed a session of creative enrichment at @mochaarts! MOCHA provides meaningful arts learning opportunities to children who reside in communities underserved by the arts and cultural programming.

FFN care is the way a family and community can work together to raise our children. Find FFN Caregiver resources at https://t.co/mfN6VxOzQG.

[Family Paths @FamilyPaths]

Read Janelle's story and INVEST IN HOPE on GivingTuesday - https://t.co/1V7rWU5OEd

[BANANAS @BananasBunch]

🎉 We just launched our 2024-2025 Impact Report—see how your support has already created meaningful change for families and early educators! See the Impact: https://t.co/xtFY6iGQAG

[BANANAS @BananasBunch]

It’s #GivingTuesday, and our year-end campaign is in full swing!

Double Your Impact Today and donate now at: https://t.co/tyomZJLzsk
hashtag#BANANASBunchOakland hashtag#HelpFamiliesThrive

[Kenneth Rainin Foundation @KR_Foundation]

Our grantee @BananasBunch is hosting playgroups at @oaklibrary’s Main Library on the 4th Friday of the month. Children 0-5 years old can play, celebrate music & create art while their families learn new parenting tools centered around child development. https://t.co/SrCk54BB7T

[4Cs of Alameda County @4CsofAlamedaCty]

Have you heard? https://t.co/BvoqHtMpnt is live! If you need help navigating Alameda County early learning options before kindergarten, then visiting https://t.co/HpnOoe6yp9 is a great place to start. Visit today!

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Black Breastfeeding Week is celebrated from August 25th-August 31st.

This week is a powerful reminder that breastfeeding is a beautiful, natural act of love.

We encourage you to read more about black breastfeeding week here: https://t.co/eGtGEoSQDU

[First 5 Alameda County @First5Alameda]

This #BlackBreastfeedingWeek, we’re calling out the disparities: only 58.9% of Black women in the U.S. have ever breastfed, compared to 75% of white women.

We are committed to addressing this gap through culturally responsive care & support for Black families in Alameda County.

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Applications are still open for First 5 Alameda County’s Early Care and Education Emergency Grants.

Las aplicaciones todavia están abiertas para Subvenciones de Emergencia para Cuidado Temprano y Educación de First 5 del Condado de Alameda.

https://t.co/ssG5QcKd0e

[First 5 LA @First5LA]

New analysis of national data shows 4 in 10 families with young children face material hardship, with clear impacts on child wellbeing. Read more about what families are facing and why listening to them matters in this study: https://t.co/a01fUHXXrA

[BANANAS @BananasBunch]

First 5 Alameda Co. is providing emergency funding for child care providers who serve low-income families. Family child care providers & child care centers may be eligible for additional funding for teacher wages, facilities issues, & more.

Learn more: https://t.co/1LBbbn5Bes

[First 5 Alameda County @First5Alameda]

Yesterday, the Board of Supervisors approved First 5’s plan to move ahead with distributing Measure C funds to expand access to child care in our community. First 5 is now accepting applications for grants to child care providers. Visit https://t.co/KBRHiYHbj7 to learn more!