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Stories from Alameda Peeps' journey as a community, from our founding in 2010 to today.

Community Recap Traffic Safety Civic Engagement

November 29, 2025

November 2025 Community Recap: Trees, Turkeys, and Traffic

A round-up of what Alameda was talking about this month. From the Central Avenue transformation and Prop 50 results to heartwarming acts of kindness and that mysterious coyote.

Turkey Drive Philanthropy Alameda Food Bank

November 28, 2025

2025 Turkey Drive Update: Thank You to Our Generous Donors!

An update on the 2025 Alameda Peeps Turkey Drive, recognizing our generous community members who stepped up to support the Alameda Food Bank this holiday season.

Turkey Drive Philanthropy Alameda Food Bank

November 10, 2025

2025 Alameda Peeps Turkey Drive: Let's Feed Our Community!

Join us in supporting the Alameda Food Bank this holiday season. Every $1 donated provides $7 worth of food to families in need.

Alameda Food Bank Alameda Point Community Support

November 9, 2025

2025 Year in Review: Community Organizing and Civic Engagement

A look back at 2025 for Alameda Peeps, including the Alameda Food Bank legal victory, No Kings rallies with thousands of participants, the 4th of July parade, community response to ICE activity at Coast Guard Island, and other community events.

Anniversary Community Thank You

October 11, 2025

15 Years of Alameda Peeps: Thank You, Chrissy Collins

A celebration of Alameda Peeps' 15th anniversary and a heartfelt thank you to Chrissy Collins, who started this amazing community in 2010.

Patrick Corder Alameda Fire Department Community Paramedic

December 31, 2024

2024 Year in Review: Loss and Community Resilience

A year marked by loss and community resilience, including the passing of Alameda Peep and Fire Fighter Patrick Michael Corder, and continued community support efforts.

Alameda Sun Local News Flooding

December 31, 2023

2023 Year in Review: Weathering Storms and Change

A challenging year that included the closure of the Alameda Sun, severe flooding and storms, and the AUSD decision to phase out grades at Bay Farm Middle School.

Turkey Drive Philanthropy Alameda Food Bank

December 31, 2022

2022 Year in Review: Reopening and Remembrance

A year of reopening and remembrance, including COVID-19 reopenings, the dedication of Constitution Way in honor of Supervisor Wilma Chan, the launch of the Alameda Outdoor Cat Map, and the annual Turkey Drive.

Turkey Drive Philanthropy Alameda Food Bank

December 31, 2021

2021 Year in Review: Continuing Community Support

Reflecting on Alameda Peeps' continued community support in 2021, including the official renaming of Jackson Park to Chochenyo Park, community response to the death of Mario Gonzalez, the annual Turkey Drive that raised $25,885 for the Alameda Food Bank, and ongoing conversations about police accountability.

COVID-19 Business Support City Partnership

December 31, 2020

2020 Year in Review: Adapting and Supporting During Crisis

How Alameda Peeps adapted to support the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the What's Open Alameda directory, porch concerts, trademark filing, major progress on renaming Jackson Park, and community discussions about racial justice and police accountability.

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