In 1985, the owners of Red Oak Realty sought a way to give back a portion of their business earnings to the communities they serve. To that end, Red Oak Opportunity Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, charitable organization, was formed. Funding comes from Red Oak Realty agents, owners, staff, local businesses, clients, and private contributors. Grants are awarded annually to deserving local organizations. Since its inception, total R.O.O.F. contributions exceed $550,000. This year Red Oak and it’s supporters raised $88,539!  I am proud to say that I am a supporter of R.O.O.F. Here is a list of the recipients for 2008: 2008 AwAward Recipients EDUCATION Albany Education Foundation Berkeley – Albany YMCA Y Scholars Program Berkeley Public Education Foundation Cantare Con Vivo Children’s Choir Center for Early Intervention on Deafness (CEID) Future Leaders Institute Marcus A. Foster Educational Institute Read Aloud Volunteer Program Rhythmic Concepts West Contra Costa Public Education Fund HOUSING Oakland Elizabeth House Women’s Daytime Drop-in Center YEAH! Youth Emergency Assistance Hostel OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS Adult Day Services of Alameda County Bay Area Alternative Press Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program Berkeley Food Pantry Camping Unlimited Early Childhood Mental Health Program West Coast Children’s Clinic Youth Mountain Bike Adventures