Founded in 1972, the Davis Street Community Center serves children and families in San Leandro, California, and six surrounding cities. Specific services that each client qualifies for depend on income, preexisting assistance from other state entities, and family size. It provides vital services needed by low-income families, focusing on improving clients’ lives and supporting their physical and mental well-being.
The organization offers childcare services tailored to different ages and geographic locations. Its four licensed child development centers serve preschool- and elementary school-aged children, with centers operating out of local elementary schools. The Roosevelt Child Development Center, which provides nonsubsidized care, is open to children from the nearby Roosevelt Elementary School and surrounding area. Additionally, Roosevelt students can take advantage of before- and after-school care, accommodating parents' schedules, as well as summer camp.
Alongside childcare services, the Davis Street Community Center fulfills basic needs for residents in San Leandro and Eden. Services include a food pantry and emergency transportation, among others. The organization’s staff can also assist clients with completing Social Security, low-income housing, and emergency utilities forms.
