Oakland, CA

POSITIVE COMMUNICATION PRACTICES INC

EIN 83-4709391

Justice, Rights & Public Safety Criminal Justice Reform & Reentry Children & youth Justice-involved people

Mission

To support positive lifestyle transformation and healthy manhood through culturally grounded programming—including Rites of Passage and manhood-development workshops—that engage young men (including those in juvenile custody) with communication, healing practices and reentry preparation.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About POSITIVE COMMUNICATION PRACTICES INC

Positive Communication Practices Inc (PCP) is an Oakland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers culturally grounded manhood-development, restorative practices, and reentry-support programming for young men and youth involved in the juvenile justice system. The organization works with county partners, foundations, and community stakeholders to deliver Rites of Passage workshops, fatherhood and mentorship supports, and skills-building that emphasize accountability, emotional intelligence, and healthy relationships. Since formal tax-exempt recognition in 2023, PCP has expanded contracted services with Alameda County agencies and increased its program revenue and grants, enabling larger-scale delivery of its core curricula and outreach in the East Bay region.

Notable achievements

County contracts for juvenile services

Secured multiple service contracts with Alameda County (Probation and related public-safety programs) to deliver Rites of Passage and behavior-change programming for justice-involved youth, establishing PCP as a recurring vendor for county juvenile services.

Growth in revenue and program scale

Recorded notable financial growth between filing years (for example, program revenue and total revenue increased substantially between 2022 and 2024), enabling expansion of program delivery, staff compensation, and organizational capacity.

Foundation funding support

Received competitive grant funding from regional funders (including a six-figure cumulative relationship with local foundations and a reported $50,000 grant award), which supported program delivery focused on public safety and youth reentry.

At a glance

Total assets: $118K
Annual revenue: $384K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 83-4709391
Location: Oakland, CA
Website: positivepractices.net
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Listed and tracked in national nonprofit data services (Candid/GuideStar and ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer) as a recognized 501(c)(3) organization.

Included as a funded partner in regional foundation grant disclosures and community foundation grant listings, reflecting institutional philanthropic support.

Recognized in Alameda County procurement and board agenda documents as an approved vendor for probation and juvenile services, demonstrating public-sector endorsement of its programs.

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