The Berkeley Flea Market, which operated for nearly fifty years, exemplified community values and provided crucial support to local nonprofit organizations. Initiated by community activist Pat McClintock, the market aimed to raise funds for organizations facing financial challenges. Community Services United was formed to enhance collective lobbying and improve services, particularly after the passage of Proposition 13. Despite its gradual decline, the flea market played a pivotal role in sustaining the community’s health care, housing, and social services.
The Berkeley Flea Market served as a vital institution for nearly half a century, supporting various nonprofit organizations and enhancing community services in Berkeley.
Initiated by community activist Pat McClintock, the flea market was designed to raise funds for over a dozen organizations struggling to survive.
Community Services United was formed to improve lobbying power and services collectively as members faced funding challenges from city council grants.
The flea market had become a hub for local activism and fundraising, serving essential community needs like health care, housing, and child care.
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