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If you are a member of the press and would like more information, please contact Regina Jackson, EOYDC’s Executive Director, at (510) 569-8088 or at regina@eoydc.org.
September 1, 2010
Extra Mile America: Stories of Inspiration, Possibility and Purpose
Regina Jackson was recently featured in Shawn Anderson’s book
A passage was dedicated to her for her commitment to excellence in changing lives through leadership of the East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC). The Foreword is written by Kevin Johnson, Mayor and Former NBA All Star. Other notables include: Dr. Madye Henson of Greater DC Cares (DC); Aisha Desince of Khadarlis for Sierra Leone (RI); and Doug Sudell of Hands on Hartford (CT).[Full Story]
February 21, 2010
Sunday Morning News
Union Bank and KQED Honors African American Heroes
Several Bay Area women were honored as Local Heroes at an awards ceremony February 17, held at KQED Public Broadcasting Center in San Francisco. The event was hosted by Union Bank, represented by Julius E. Robinson, Executive Vice President of Union Bank and KQED, as part of their continued commitment to cultural diversity and in celebration of Black History Month.  [Full Story] [Video]
February 17, 2010
Flotrack.com
COS & WOW Speed With Curtis Taylor
Curtis Taylor is one of the top sprint coaches in the nation, and his record proves it. Whether it is with his athletes at Laney College (Oakland, CA) or those in the East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC), speed is king with coach Taylor.  [Video]

September 21, 2009
Oakland Tribune Newspaper
Nonprofit director helps rescue futures
Regina Jackson was just 30 years old when she took the reins of the East Oakland Youth Development Center during the most precarious time in the nonprofit's long history of serving young people in need.  [Full Story]
September 16, 2009
Governor's Council On Physical Fitness & Sports
Anthem Blue Cross Foundation Spotlight Awards
The East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC) has consistently produced scholar athletes who have become engaged public servants and professional athletes. [Full Story]
July 12, 2009
Oakland Tribune Newspaper
Teens Ready To Decorate in D.C.
Oakland youths who stage homes hope for chance to use skills in White House. [Full story]
July/August 2009
Oakland Magazine
EOYDC: A Beacon for Oakland Youth
A smorgasbord of programs and activities provides participants with training and development they don't get in school. The experience of the staff and the Center's wide-reaching volunteer connections create prospects and exposure otherwise unavailable. [Full story]
May 1,2009
NFL Update
Raiders’ CB Asomugha Takes Students On Trip Of a Lifetime
A week before the NFL Draft prospects came to New York City, 10 students from Oakland made a cross-country trip of a lifetime to the Big Apple with Raiders Pro Bowl cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha. [Full story]
April 30,2009
Yahoo! Sports
Asomugha plays offense off the field
Mendoza and nine other high school students from Oakland, Calif., can credit the Oakland Raiders’ two-time All-Pro cornerback, who funds and plans the annual Asomugha College Tour through the East Oakland Youth Development Center. Both the person and place are steeped in history: Asomugha became the league’s highest-paid defensive back ever after signing a three-year deal in February that guarantees him $28.5 million, and the East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC) was founded 36 years ago by former Clorox Company chairman Robert Shetterly.  [Full story] [Yahoo! Sports Link]
April 22,2009
Oakland Tribune Newspaper
Oakland volunteers to participate in National Rebuilding Day
More than 100 volunteers from the Oakland business community will complete renovation projects Saturday in East Oakland for National Rebuilding Day. They will work from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to put the finishing touches on the East Oakland Youth Development Center at 8200 International Blvd. It's one of 33 area homes and community facilities being rehabilitated through the program, a month long effort organized by partner nonprofit Rebuilding Together Oakland.  [Full story]  [inside BayArea.com link]
April 22,2009
CBS Sports.com
Shutdown Corner Asomugha Opens New Routes For Oakland Kids
The best thing that happened to Oakland this year was the re-signing of All-Pro cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, and I don't mean it was the best thing for the Raiders ... though it probably was. Nope, I mean it was the best thing for Oakland, and I can call on 10 teenagers to prove it. [Full story] [CBS Sports link]
April 10,2009
EBONY Magazine-(Home Edition, May issue)
The Makers of PINE-SOL Cleaners, Honor Women Making a Powerful Difference In Our Communities
These women make a difference--a Powerful Difference--for our schools, our communities and our children. The makers of Pine-Sol cleaners and ABC Radio Networks received hundreds of nominations from around the country for women who deserve the Powerful Difference Award. Each winner will choose a nonprofit organization to receive a donation. Meet the latest winners....  [Full story]
April 2,2009
San Leandro Times Newspaper
Soroptimists Offer a Hand To Promising Young Women
Soroptimist International of the East Bay (serving Castro Valley, San Leandro, San Lorenzo and Hayward) gave out $2,500 to three deserving women at it's March meeting. Alma Barocio received the $1,000 "Women's Opportunity Award" to assist her in continuing her pursuit of a college degree, and with general living expenses. Barocio is striving to support her family and get a degree. She works as executive assistant to the ED of East Oakland Youth Development Center and attends Cal State East Bay, studying non-profit management. [Full story]
November 12,2008
GLOBE Newspaper
EOYDC employment fair offers hope, direction to Oakland job-seekers
Over 250 people attended the East Oakland Youth Development Center’s Community Fall Job Fair on Thursday. The fall job fair is a part of EOYDC’s Project J.O.Y. (Job Opportunities for Youth) employment training program, which places over 300 young adults in jobs annually and offers help with resume preparation, interview skills, job survival tips and more.  [Full story]
October 17,2008
ESPN The Magazine
The Raider with the big heart
During his senior year at Cal, Asomugha had a chance meeting with Regina Jackson, the president of the East Oakland Youth Development Center. The community-based nonprofit Center, which began in 1973 as a job training facility, has transformed under Jackson's tutelage into an educational, academic and recreational haven for children ages 5 to 20. A major distinguishing factor is the Center's hands-on mentality, which puts its youth in operational roles. "My first time there during my rookie year, when I saw the secretary was a 12-year-old and the head chef was a 14-year-old, I was drawn to that style of leadership and wanted to help out," Nnamdi says.  [Full story]
June 19, 2008
Oakland Tribune Newspaper
Obama's sister visits Oakland

Maya Soetoro-Ng sister of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, spoke passionately to college bound and GED students during “A Conversation of Hope and Leadership at the East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC).  [Full story]

Press Releases (more releases)
March 16, 2009:
Regina Jackson Receives Advocacy Award for Public Service [Download PDF]
November 1, 2008:
EOYDC Celebrates 30 Years of Public Athletics Program That Generates Record Breakers, Scholarships and Sports Stars  [Download PDF]
November 1, 2008:
EOYDC Celebrates A Decade of National Track & Field Champions [Download PDF]
July 16,2008:
Regina Jackson Receives Jefferson Award for Public Service [Download PDF]
Authorized photo of Regina G. Jackson, Executive Director EOYDC [Download jpeg]
May 2, 2008:
East Oakland Youth Development Center Open House Celebrates 30 Years of Community Service [Download PDF]
March 16, 2008:
East Oakland Youth Development Center Track Club Breaks National Championship Record Again [Download PDF]

Press Kit
EOYDC Celebrates 30 Years of Free Service to Local Community & Nation [Download PDF]
EOYDC Celebrates 30 Years of Free Programming [Download PDF]
EOYDC Celebrates 30 Years of Milestones [Download PDF]
EOYDC Celebrates Commemorative Book Featuring Stories From 30 Alumni [Download PDF]
Regina Jackson Photo [Download jpeg]