2025 Cycle of Gratitude Fundraiser - December 6th
Dine in with us & forge unity through discussion!
Engage in critical conversations to enrich your perspectives and open your heart
Hear from Oakland youth and connect with fellow members of our amazing community
Enjoy delicious catered 3 course lunch from Jusla Catering’s Chef Christina “Lala” Harrison
ArtEsteem invites you to join us at our annual fundraiser, where you will help us in generating vital economic support for our programs and services while participating in facilitated, deep discussion.
Snapshots of last year’s event.
Lunch from Chef Lala of Jusla Catering!
With over a dozen years of experience, Chef Christina “Lala” Harrison is a proud Black chef serving Oakland & the greater Bay Area through her self-made business, Jusla Catering. Her food is an expression of Black Heritage Cuisine with a California twist, focusing on historical African American experiences through food. Her flavorful dishes utilize ingredients from local farmers, prepared with love and positive energy to feed the mind, body, and soul.
When she’s not in the kitchen, Chef Lala works with local area youth and undeserved communities to teach important trade skills, because kitchens build character. She’s also a lover of her dogs, and the World Champion Golden State Warriors.
Chef Lala works hard to partner and share opportunities with fellow black entrepreneurs in the community. She partners with other small businesses around the Bay Area owned by Black women, showcasing talents and skill sets to make each experience special and give fellow Black women entrepreneurs opportunities to network and thrive.
We are proud to partner with Chef Lala, and are ecstatic for you all to join us in enjoying her cuisine!
NAVIGATION:
Our new property is located in the residential neighborhood of the Hoover-Foster Corridor at 3111 West Street.
Parking is limited to spaces on the surrounding streets. We recommend that you walk, bike, take public transportation, carpool, or rideshare to ease your arrival experience.
Our fundraiser sponsors and friends are steadfast allies to us and other organizations that uplift community and enrich the Bay Area. We are thankful for their continued support!
