Change for FiveHundred

Breaking Chains While Creating Change

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Rooted in Richmond. Reaching Across the Bay.

Breaking Chains. Building Opportunity.

Founded in 2017, Change for FiveHundred brings neighbors, volunteers and partners together to support youth and families across Richmond, North Richmond, West Contra Costa County, Oakland and surrounding Bay Area communities.

Our mission centers mentorship, education, leadership and community engagement to help young people build positive futures and break cycles of violence.

Explore our programs and upcoming initiatives · Read our full mission.

Help Build Something That Lasts

Roosevelt Student-Athlete Strength & Wellness Center

We are developing resources and support for Roosevelt Middle School Athletics and a proposed Student-Athlete Strength & Wellness Center. Equipment and facility improvements depend on funding, school coordination and required approvals.

Explore the Roosevelt project, current needs and ways to help.

Give a Child a Brighter Holiday

2026 Holiday Toy Giveaway

Saturday, December 19 · 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Shields-Reid Community Center · North Richmond

In partnership with Shields-Reid Community Center, we are preparing a free holiday event for children and teens ages 0–17. Our goal is to serve up to 500 youth. Gifts depend on donated inventory and event capacity; donations are not required to register.

Visit Events for family information, volunteering and donation opportunities.

Questions?

Contact Marcus Byrd-Ray Sr. at changeforfivehundred@gmail.com or 209-998-0872 for donations, volunteering and partnerships.

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Community Roots. Real Work. Since 2017.

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