About WECAN

WECAN is a group of neighbors who believe our corner of Berkeley should be a place where everyone can belong — vibrant, safe, and welcoming across generations, cultures, and incomes. We come together to build community, shape local policy, and advocate for a neighborhood that evolves and thrives for years to come.

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What we do

We organize around three things:

• Build community — block parties, park hangouts, neighborhood events

• Look out for each other — clothing swaps, disaster preparedness, mutual support

• Shape local policy — forums with city officials and advocacy on the issues that matter to our neighborhood

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Who we are

WECAN was founded in 2025 by a group of neighbors in the Willard, Elmwood, and Claremont area. Our informal leadership includes Nick Roosevelt, Marc Hedlund, Theo Gordon, Joe Speicher, and Molly Turner — along with many other neighbors who show up, contribute ideas, and help make things happen.

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We're building this as we go. If you want to help shape what WECAN becomes, we'd love to have you.