Roosevelt Student-Athlete Strength & Wellness Center

Supporting Stronger Spaces for Oakland Student-Athletes

Change for FiveHundred is supporting Roosevelt Middle School Athletics with fundraising, resource development, sponsor outreach, vendor engagement and project planning connected to athletic facility and equipment improvements.

Project coordination: Jason Brown, Athletic Director & Case Manager, Roosevelt Middle School.

The Need

Student-athletes benefit when training spaces are safe, functional and equipped for age-appropriate development. This initiative focuses on targeted facility improvements, equipment replacement and wellness resources.

Priority 1 — Gym Repairs

Repair materials, skilled labor, contractor assistance, court patching, painting and branding.

Priority 2 — Volleyball Conversion

In-ground sleeves, standards, nets, padding, court lines and installation support. Portable practice components and suitable practice surfaces are also being explored.

Priority 3 — Strength & Wellness Center

Youth-appropriate strength equipment, benches, lighter dumbbells, storage, conditioning accessories, safe flooring and turf where appropriate.

Additional Support

Electrical improvements, fans and displays, storage, safety improvements, sports nutrition, conditioning tools, delivery, installation and professional services.

How Businesses Can Help

• Equipment donors: New or appropriate youth-safe equipment.

• Contractors and installers: Skilled labor and professional services.

• Material suppliers: Flooring, turf, hardware, paint, electrical materials and volleyball components.

• Corporate sponsors: Financial support for designated project needs.

• Community connectors: Introductions to foundations, companies and skilled partners.

Would you consider donating or sponsoring the equipment package, contributing individual components, or connecting us with an installation partner willing to help?

Request the project packet · Donate equipment · Offer professional services

Project Status & Vision

Facility information, current-space photographs, video and proposed layouts are being organized. Concept renderings illustrate the vision; they are not final construction plans. Final equipment selection, layout, construction and installation remain subject to measurements, product suitability, school coordination and required approvals.

Vendors contacted are outreach leads. We will identify sponsors and announce contributions only after confirmation.

Current facility photo. This image documents the existing Roosevelt weight-room space. Proposed improvements remain subject to site coordination and required approvals.

Planning concept — not a completed facility. The design board illustrates a possible Roosevelt Bulldogs strength and wellness environment. Final equipment, layout, costs and installation depend on verified measurements, suitability, funding and approvals.