Beloved Communities Network

A new mural is coming to Courtland Creek Park.

The Melrose Mural Project is a community-led effort to transform a large wall in the park into a public artwork shaped by and for the neighborhood. The project has already received City approval and will be led by artists David Burke and Pancho Pescador.

One of the things we love most about this project is how many different threads of community life it brings together. A children's book featuring Freddy the Octopus, inspired by the mural at the Melrose Community Garden, is helping support fundraising efforts while giving neighbors a shared story to rally around.

Beloved Communities Network is proud to serve as the project's fiscal sponsor and incubator, helping support fundraising, partnerships, and long-term sustainability as the project works toward its $65,000 fundraising goal.

Learn more about the project and the Melrose Neighborhood Council at melrose27xneighborhoodcouncil.com.

MELROSE 27X NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL ROOTED IN OAKLAND * ROOTED IN OAKLAND * Ammbush Boomrang Principal (DaVinci Ft. Ginger) Zumbi facing up into the sky. Artist: Hungry Ghost Studio (David Burke), Peskador, Joevic Yeban Photographer: It takes inclusion, unity, and teamwork from the neighborhood to thrive! Join the Commu...

We’re excited to welcome Facing In as a new network partner of Beloved Communities Network.

Facing In supports individuals and communities impacted by trauma, conflict, and harm to move from separation and isolation toward deeper connection, with more dignity, authenticity, and accountability, in service of collective liberation.

Their work spans conflict transformation, healing and therapeutic support, ritual and spiritual practice, and untangling whiteness – all grounded in a commitment to transforming harm into healing and division into connection.

We’re grateful to be in relationship and excited for what we’ll build together.

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