Art Transforms Lives

“I think The Crucible has impacted my life for the better, 100%. Art, especially industrial art, has kept me grounded. I am so lucky to have grown up in this environment where I was nurtured creatively. Now I can give that back. It fills me with light, to be able to watch students grow and see them gain more confidence like I did.”

- Leslie Kwok

Former Youth Student-turned-Crucible Instructor

Your donation will support youth scholarships, expanded bike shop programs, free workshops for OUSD students, Fuego Youth Leadership stipends, and our new Creative Economy Pathway Program for young people pursuing careers as instructors, fabricators, and creative business owners in the industrial arts and trades.

Join us in lifting up the next generation of makers, innovators, and creative leaders in Oakland and beyond.

The Crucible is a 501c3 organization in West Oakland, CA and all donations are tax deductible. Our EIN# 52-2137825. To learn more about The Crucible's mission and programming, visit thecrucible.org.

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Jerry Jackman | $260.22

I love the Crucible - over the years I have taken over 50 classes and hit nearly every department, and I consider it my home away from home. I would not be who I am today, nor possibly even here to say that, without it.

Jim Jackman | $520.87

Christopher Rogers

May this place continue to fire creative spirits for generations!

Albert | $104.39

Quinn White | $10.72

Seth Steward | $260.59

Sam | $31.55

Thanks for the bike tube. You saved my ass.

Anonymous | $1,041.44

Seeing Crucible was on of my favorite activities at Maker Faire.

Sadie | $104.39

Thank you so much for the wonderful work you do!!

Melanie Moore

Mark and Lucia Savage