Oakland Leaf empowers youth with the confidence to explore life with curiosity and excitement, advocate for themselves and their community, and catalyze change as leaders. They run comprehensive after-school programs at six elementary and middle schools across East Oakland that emphasize: arts and culture, health and wellness, empowerment and leadership, and having fun. They provide high school internships focused on gardening and youth development. The paid internship collaborates with their after-school programs to provide intergenerational learning, and professional and leadership development opportunities.