Our Stories
For over 55 years, Oakridge Neighborhood has been changing lives through stable housing and responsive programming for residents and others in the community.
There are many stories of success. Here are just a few of our #OakridgeStrong stories.
Abubaker’s Story
Abubaker Mohammed and his wife Madina became U.S. citizens in 2019. Their five children became citzens in August 2020. It was an important achievement for the Mohammeds on a journey far from their beginnings in Sudan. The pair applied and moved to the United States in...
Dalia’s Story
My name is Dalia Elnour. I arrived in the United States in December 2024 with my husband and our six children. We had spent the previous three years in Eygpt after fleeing war in our native Sudan, where we'd been employees of the U.S. government abroad. When we first...
Lilianna’s Story
Join us for our annual Breakfast at Tiffany's fundraiser, which supports our childcare and youth programs. Your support helps move our mission forward, making Oakridge Neighborhood a place where children thrive.My name is Lilianna Bernstein, Associate Director of...
Zami’s Story
I'm Zamiratu Dainkeh, and I'm 19-years-old. My Oakridge journey began when I was six-years-old, when I moved to the neighborhood with my mother. We lived at Oakridge until my 15th birthday when we bought our first home. Even after moving, my brother and I have...
Celebrate the Legacy of Margaret Toomey
Celebrate the Legacy of Sister Margaret ToomeyJoin us for the 2025 Oak Society Reception as we honor Sister Margaret Toomey, the visionary leader who transformed Oakridge Neighborhood from a struggling housing project into a thriving community. Margaret's courage,...
