Hayward Nonprofits and Charities

I was a client at ITS back in 2006 to 2008. I came into ITS in real bad shape and needed a tremendous amount of healing and help. <br>I was suffering from mental health/addiction and PTSD. I had a serious case I was dealing with Alameda County Superior Court. <br> I had to enroll in an outpatient recovery program and adhere to all court and program guidelines. I was at ITS prior to my case and then as part of my sentence, the judge had me stay for an additional year and complete my program at ITS. <br>At enrollment, I came with heavy issues. I was a victim of a very violent crime and very new to recovery from drugs. <br>I lived in ITS’s Womens recovery home with other women seeking recovery. My environment was always safe, loving, nurturing and positive. I relearned how to live life in on life’s terms. While there, learned how to get a job, keep a job and stay employed. I learned how to manage my finances and how to save and conserve my resources. <br>ITS management helped us by teaching us real life skills and how to be responsible members of a loving community. Collectively, we learned how to take care of our recovery home by doing daily chores, weekly meetings, and a complete overall double scrub once a month. By doing this, we learned how to maintain and manage a very clean environment for all. <br>We all signed a contract which required a certain amount of responsibility and adhering to house rules. For example, we had a curfew of 10 PM, and given a certain amount of space for our belongings and food storage . <br>Our kitchen was always clean and orderly as we were required to clean immediately after we cooked and ate. <br>Also, we had to act responsibly when it came to using excessive water and electricity. We were apart of a community and the whole community had to do their part in conserving these resources due to drought and grid failures. <br>Also the monthly rental charge was, and is one of the lowest amounts in the Bay Area. That monthly rental charge included and still includes all utilities which is an unbeatable deal. <br>They could charge more monthly but they don’t because the majority of the clients receive some sort of monthly financial assistance from the government, and they would not be able to afford their rent if this consideration wasn’t made by ITS. <br>Us clients were all given a voice, and how the house should be run, and when there was a conflict, it was resolved very quickly in a matter, which was fair. Our house had a house manager, and we took direction from her. ITS management came by the house on a regular basis and were always available for us to contact should we need them. <br>ITS helped me reach my goals in recovery and seeking the help I needed with my mental health and severe PTD. <br>I was a client there for over two years in those years I learned how to become a productive member of society, learned how to live with other women where we respected each other, and were essential to each other’s growth. Had it not been for ITS’s nurturing environment it provided I would not be alive and doing as well as I’m doing now. I now have 17 1/2 years of continuous recovery and I’m flourishing in life. Those skills I learned while living at the woman’s house still benefit me today. I was so lucky to have been given the opportunity to participate as a client at IIS. <br>I have stayed in contact with ITS over the years and volunteer there often. <br>I highly recommend anyone seeking recovery and a safe place to seek help from ITS. <br> <br>

I lived here about 18 years ago with my mom dad sister and baby brother. I think about this place all the time I remember how warm I felt inside having a warm place to stay with my family all together. The community and staff that worked there felt like such a family to me I remember having a Christmas event and getting gifts by Santa and I remember thanksgiving dinners at a large table with all the families . They got my siblings and I to see a counselor to relieve our feelings. It was a great experience given the circumstances I’m so glad they are still around helping families like mine to get on their feet. Thank you FESCO I will never forget you.

Wonderful school with amazing and loving teachers, on a beautiful, green campus. It was powerful and formative for me. Thank you Northstar!

There is plenty of food , But you have to pick the edibles, the volunteers not all though are not respectful when talking to poor people begging for food, one man talks nicely to some but not to others, I think that is being racist or discriminating to some nationalities, there is also a woman that talks disrespectfully, A few times, there is chaos, so many are cutting the line, they arrive late but they are the first inline which is unfair for others, One time I lost my bag because it was thrown in the trash. Another time , a lady volunteer pushed me so I told her not to touch me. I keep coming because I give some food to others who has no ride and to the homeless shelter. Thank you hope for the heart ♥️ even I have experience discriminatory practices.

Hayward Rotary is a fantastic nonprofit supporting many community based organizations in Hayward. They work hard to be able to provide annual community grants, building capacity and programs and services in local organizations. 4Cs of Alameda County is looking forward to continue collaborating with the Hayward Rotary Club!

South Hayward Parish is a group of Christian, Muslim & Jewish congregations working together to help the people of South Hayward. They have been actively working in their community for decades. Their primary focus has been their emergency food bank, which feeds thousands of people yearly. The Parish operates on donations & grants, plus volunteers' sweat & labor.

I have been happy to serve as a volunteer for the Spectrum Lunch Program the past few years. It is wonderful to see our seniors get out and socialize with each other. It also gives them a chance to have a nutritious affordable meal prepared by a registered dietitian. Spectrum adds little touches to decorate the tables for various holidays. They even delivered Valentine cards to all the seniors made by children from the community. All these things and more show Spectrum Community Services to be a caring organization. They go out of their way to make our seniors feel like they have not been forgotten. They deserve a pat on the back for all their hard work.

I had a severely disabled son who died when he was seven. But in the years before his death, the ARC of Alameda County was like a second family - one that knew the ins and outs of getting help and services. They are an outstanding group of hardworking, underpaid and underfunded people who make every penny count to help their clients. I cannot say enough about the good these folks do!

Write to the 'pastor' of this 'ministry' and let him know that an investigation is underway with the IRS regarding their lack of providing the services they promise to. The person to contact to complain - and I urge everyone to do this - is: Pastor Tom Quillen, Full Gospel Ministries, 27936 E. 12th Street, Hayward, CA 94544. 510.537.7338. I had several bags out on the curb that didn't get picked up as promised; I then called them twice and left voicemail messages regarding picking up my clothing. No response at all. My neighbor even called because he was sick of seeing my bags out on the curb, and he actually spoke to a person - who hung up on him! SCAM ALERT, AND THE IRS NEEDS TO KNOW!!

My testimony is as follows... "from a mother" <br> <br>My 2 sons joined Royal Ambassadors when my youngest was 3 and my oldest was 8 and now they are 13 and 19 and have carried their knowledge and teachings from the Royal Ambassadors to this day, and that is to be loyal, royal, mighty men of valor! The awesome leaders of the Royal Ambassadors (Brother Gene and Brother Moses) have attended elementary, high school and even honored my oldest Marine graduation. I am so very grateful that Brother Gene, Moses and Ron have always and continue to be there for me as I am a single mom of 17 years and having them there for me has been a HUGE BLESSING like they will never ever know. I want to just thank them tremendously for their love, caring, support and ROYALTY to me and my beautiful young Christian men! I praise God often for the Royal Ambassadors and will truly give back and honor them as often as God allows! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! May the Lord continue to bless and keep you all in His EVER LOVING CARE!! <br> <br>Sister Melissa <br> <br>

I chose to donate to and volunteer for Humanitarian China because this organization is run by a group of highly compassionate people who are dedicated to helping those who are truly in need of help, e.g. families of prisoners of conscience in China. <br>What impressed me more is the fact that all the members and officers of Humanitarian China are volunteers, who not only commit a lot of time but also donate generously to the organization. Therefore, donors can feel certain that their donations are dedicated to the cause they support.

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Fulfilling Organizational Promise <br>through Leadership Development <br>Lorrain Taylor: <br>1,000 Mothers to Prevent Violence <br>After the murder of her twin sons in 2000, Lorrain Taylor found comfort in CoPE (Circle of Prayer + Empowerment), a grief support group she started for survivors of those lost to homicide. As a legacy to her sons and to others in the community, Lorrain vowed to build a comprehensive multi-service program to alleviate the detrimental impact of violence in the Bay Area through direct,practical, and compassionate outreach services to victim-survivor families. <br>From this promise, 1,000 Mothers to Prevent Violence <br>(www.1000mothers.com) emerged. With her positive energy and nurturing guidance, leadership comes naturally to Lorrain. But the formal tools and training to advance her goals as a nonprofit leader <br>have been harder to come by. “I needed to provide more <br>practical services. I needed to know what I was doing to be <br>an effective leader.” A colleague recommended CompassPoint <br>and Lorrain immediately followed up, reading about the <br>Management 101 course, which was starting the next day. <br>“I knew I had to attend, so I showed up for the class <br>without being registered—and I had no money.” Staff <br>worked out a plan where Lorrain could volunteer her time <br>in exchange for attendance. The effort was worth it. <br>“Management 101 was the most effective class I’ve <br>ever taken,” says Lorrain. “This course ‘brings it all home’ for managers. I could see what it means to manage a nonprofit organization. I also learned that Management 101 was the main piece of CompassPoint and San Jose State’s Nonprofit Certificate Program. I knew I had to do this, too. I completed the certificate program in six months. It was at first a little intimidating because I was with leaders who were more experienced, but the instructors made me <br>comfortable. There were no judgments. I ended up learning so much from the others. It was an awesome experience.” CompassPoint trainers and consultants also know how to guide and support <br>clients to apply new skills. When confronted with writing her first grant proposal, Lorrain turned to Byron Johnson, one of her certificate program instructors. “I asked Byron to do it and he said he couldn’t. I asked, ‘Then what do I do?’ ” She laughingly recalls his response: “‘Remember, do your budget first.’ Now I thank Byron for not <br>bailing me out. I didn’t get the grant not because it wasn’t a competitive proposal, but because I didn’t have experience managing a government grant. That gave me confidence. CompassPoint provided all the tools I needed to write a successful grant proposal. <br>It was so rewarding to do it myself.” The results of Lorrain’s professional growth and learning are evident in her organization. “We can offer mothers aftercare, help with vigils, convene evenings of healing, and honor a survivor of the year.” And like every great leader, Lorrain is looking ahead. “Five years from now, I want a camp in place for children survivors. I want to hold retreats to get kids and parents away together. I want our own office space, more staff, and more <br>programs. No matter what, CompassPoint will always be a part of my testimony. I knew my purpose, but with CompassPoint now I know how to get there. I’m going to keep coming.” We are deeply grateful to our investors:

I have been actively involved with the Imperial Court for over 25 years.I enjoy going out and raising funds for those in need i feel each day gets better when you know you have supporters to assist you in everyday life. one of our recent goals is to help the youth be stronger and more celebrated for their lifes.. as more and more teens coming out as gay and lebian then ever before we now need to stand together and support our Youth for they are our future..

If you all want to promote the awareness of melanoma here's your chance. Hi, my name is Taylor Stevens and I am trying to promote the awareness of skin cancer. I need pamphlets, buttons, stickers or anything related to those. If you are able to send me any of these things please contact me at: Email: socceranne101@gmail.com Home Phone: (919)585-2221 Cell Phone: (9191)215-4129 *I am normally not available during the week so if you need to contact me contact me over the weekend. Thank You for your tim and service *I also need these before November fifth. If I call you I can give you the information you need to give me these supplies.

Learned of this non-profit organization through work and have participated with several projects for this group. The volunteer staff has great organization skills that make volunteering or donating a pleasurable experience. There has been an increasing need for programs as this, families come for breakfast, education and homework assistance the last 2 Saturdays of each month. And with the tragic economic times were in this non-profit has seen a major increase for there services. Hope this group continues with their service to feed the low income families and supports the community. I for one will continue helping them out when ever I can. Robin Towers, volunteer