The 2025 Harmony Walk kicked off the usual procession — via walking, jogging, “wogging” or running — over to GRIP, but most attendees enjoyed remaining at Nicholl Park where, for the first time, a massive 12-foot-wide daylight-readable LED screen included a video tour of GRIP, along with dignitaries and volunteer messages, and of course, the GRIP logo that many people used as an Instagram backdrop.
Executive Director Ralph Payton leads this 8-minute tour of GRIP.
CLICK ANYWHERE ON THE INSTAGRAM IMAGE TO START THE VIDEO (SOUND UP!)
The Harmony Walk also included videos from State Senator Jesse Arreguín, Rep. John Garamendi, and several community groups and volunteers.
Plans for the 2026 Harmony Walk — the 40th annual — are already underway, and the video is sure to return.
As always, we’d like to especially thank our sponsors and booth organizers who made it possible.
Chevron
- Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies. We believe affordable, reliable, and ever-cleaner energy is essential to achieving a more prosperous and sustainable world.
- $4.2 million spent in 2020–2021 to support organizations improving the quality of life in Richmond and West County.
- 17,216 volunteer hours from staff 2019–2021.
- $35 million being invested over 10 years to make college attainable for local students.
Kaiser Permanente
Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente, headquartered in Oakland, California, has nearly 13 million members, 39 hospitals, and 734 medical offices. Kaiser has nearly 24,000 doctors and 65,000 nurses—with 220,000 total employees.
Sims Metal
Sims Metal is one of the world’s leading metal and electronics recyclers with more than 200 facilities, operations in 18 countries, and 4,000 employees globally. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector.
Mechanics Bank
Mechanics Bank supports everything from Boys and Girls Clubs and Junior Achievement to financial literacy programs across six Bay Area public schools. The bank also promotes economic development for low-income, minority, and women-owned businesses. Employees donated 875 volunteer hours in 2019 alone—many on company time.
Chase Bank
Proud to serve millions with personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans, and payment processing.
East Bay MUD
The East Bay Municipal Utility District provides high-quality drinking water to 1.4 million customers in Alameda and Contra Costa counties and wastewater services to 740,000 more. EBMUD is a not-for-profit public agency established in 1923.
ABC7
The Bay Area’s source for breaking news, weather, and live video—covering San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and the greater Bay Area.
MA Hayes
M.A. Hayes is a full-service insurance agency helping clients protect their assets through comprehensive, secure programs.
Mark A. Porter and Ameriprise Financial
Mark Porter is an Ameriprise Private Wealth Advisor serving the San Francisco area, offering personal financial guidance to help clients achieve their goals.
MACK5 (New this year!)
mack5 provides project, cost, and construction management services to deliver cost-effective, timely projects that align with owner expectations.
Overaa Construction (New this year!)
Building community since 1907, Overaa Construction began as a small Richmond-based business and now employs more than 400 people across Northern California, continuing its century-long legacy of integrity, family values, and craftsmanship.
Republic Services (New this year!)
For decades, Republic Services has been a trusted partner for sustainable recycling and waste solutions—and is now a leader in environmental services.
7 Stars (New this year!)
7 Stars was founded to make cannabis accessible in an environment that encourages learning and community. The team is proud to cultivate a space where cannabis brings people together to imagine a better world.
Contra Costa Labor Council
The Contra Costa Labor Council represents 85 affiliated unions and more than 80,000 union members and their families across Contra Costa County.
BARTable
BARTable is your guide to everything that’s BARTable—from art and family activities to dining and the outdoors. Plan your next adventure at bartable.bart.gov.
Booths
1: Beats Rhymes and Life, Inc.
2: Christina’s Crafts
3: Multi-Cultural Bookstore
4: CoBiz/Melanin Ulmtd.
5: Comment Studios
6: CEI – Center for Elders’ Independence
7: Lemur International
8: Chunches
9: BACR/AMPD Coalition – Bay Area Community Resources
10: White Pony Express
11: Faby-Lou’s Plants
12: Brighter Beginnings
13: Four Elements Fitness
14: Workforce Services Bureau
15: Chevron
16: Contra Costa Library
17: East Bay Meditation Center
18: TURN – The Utility Reform Network
19: FIERCE Advocates
20: Food Bank of CC County
21: Hip Hop for Change
22: Ancient Creations
23: Latina Center
24: Mocha Moms
25: Multicultural Institute
26: MFAC – Multi-Faith Action Coalition
27: Safe Return Project
28: Restore Your Wellbeing
29: Green Remedy
30: CoR Rental Inspection
31: Rubicon
32: Re-Entry Success Center
33: Tandem
34: First Five CC
35: Black Girls’ Mental Health Collective
36: Black Wealth Builder’s Fund/Arlington Community Church
37: Fountain Project
38: Beautiful Redeemer Ministries
39: ECMHP – Early Childhood Mental Health Program
40: EBMUD
41: Kiwanis
42: CoR Crisis Response
43: LifeLong Medical
44: Bay Area Girls’ Club
45: Children’s Art Studio
