On February 5th, 2025 there was a  “fun day” at Fernando Rivera, there were many services provided one of them being “MOCHA” based in Downtown Oakland.

What is MOCHA? MOCHA is a determined art program that is attempting to bring art lessons to all schools, private or public. MOCHA believes that art is a learning tool and that art education is very important in young people’s lives.

What is MOCHA? MOCHA is a determined art program that is attempting to bring art lessons to all schools, private or public. MOCHA believes that art is a learning tool and that art education is very important in young people’s lives. 

MOCHA is undertaking the duty of providing necessities to communities. On https://www.mocha.org/, MOCHA has openly stated that “As a member, MOCHA is concerned about how rising rates of violence are affecting our children. We passionately feel that art plays a critical role in mending communities by generating opportunities to create, share, and connect constructively.” 

What did MOCHA bring to the table at FRS? MOCHA provided a fun activity about printing. Though it comes in many different forms, they were able to show FRS one. 

The procedure of this activity was very straightforward, first, students brushed their paint on a clear acetate, then they used a Q-tip to draw a design. Lastly they ttook a white piece of paper then pressed down gently to transmit their artwork.

MOCHA is an arts program with the motivation to provide art education to many students, to fulfill this MOCHA has great classes and opportunities to learn, though their impact may be little now, it will soon become more evident.