Norma Ward, co-founder of Progressive Transition(s)

A fundraiser is being held to support two Oakland-based organizations, Progressive Transition(s) and A Diamond in the Ruff, which are collaborating to provide reentry services for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women.
The fundraiser, “A Grown Folks Party” will be held at 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 22, at The Masonic Center, 3903 Broadway, in Oakland.
Well-known local DJ Frank Bodden will be providing entertainment.  Tickets are $35 and may be purchased in advance or at the door.
For information call (510) 917-0666.
Progressive Transition(s) helps victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and trauma, and A Diamond in the Ruff, which helps young obtain job readiness and entrepreneurship skills.
For tickets go to www.progressivetransitions.org/oldschooltix