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New group Freedom Oasis seeks partners to support marginalized communities in Merced County
Summary
Gameelah Mohamed introduced Freedom Oasis, a grassroots group seeking partners, a meeting space and volunteers to support Middle Eastern, North African, Southeast Asian and tribal communities; organizers also urged turnout for an upcoming crime victim rights event.
At the committee meeting, Gameelah Mohamed presented Freedom Oasis, an organization she said is forming to support Middle Eastern, North African, Southeast Asian and tribal communities in Merced County. Mohamed asked for community partners, help finding a building for the organization and volunteer support for an upcoming crime victim rights event.
Mohamed framed the work as coalition‑building to address marginalization and promote community safety. "We are looking for partners to support the organization and get the word out, and we are trying to find a building," she said, asking committee members and attendees to help spread information and attend the planned event. The committee discussed outreach strategies and potential collaboration with community health workers and Promotora programs to expand culturally specific services.
