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Oakland Nonprofits and Charities
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![Junior State of America]()
Junior State of America
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.95439 stars 285 reviews
Romi wrote:
As a teenage pacific islander, it was quite difficult to gauge how difficult university classes would be. In attending Stanford and Princeton via JSA summer school, my eyes were truly opened to the hard work still ahead as I graduated high school. In... more »
Arts & Culture
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![PlanetRead]()
PlanetRead
- Location:
- Piedmont, CA
4.84472 stars 161 reviews
sn1986 wrote:
Working with PlanetRead in the summer of 2006 gave me excellent exposure to using technology and media for educational change. While things in India are often disorganized, and PlanetRead could focus more on internal organization, their... more »
Education
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![The Breakthrough Collaborative Inc]()
The Breakthrough Collaborative Inc
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.94949 stars 99 reviews
hppsmom wrote:
I love the concept of this organization - getting deserving kids on the path to college while also inspiring you teachers. That said, I see that there is a tremendous amount of turnover in the organization which would cause me concern as a donor. more »
Children & Youth
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![Medical Education Cooperation With Cuba]()
Medical Education Cooperation With Cuba
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.88889 stars 90 reviews
jsouers wrote:
I am a student at the Latin American School of Medicine (ELAM) in Cuba, a full scholarship program that graduates over 10,000 students a year to work in uderserved communities. I am so grateful to MEDICC for their work with the students. They help us... more »
International
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![Family Violence Appellate Project]()
Family Violence Appellate Project
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.98889 stars 90 reviews
Writer wrote:
I am an advocate working for clients at the trial court level. I have seen first hand how the work done by FVAP is changing the atmosphere and outcome of family violence cases in California. more »
Crime & Law
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![Dancin Power]()
Dancin Power
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 89 reviews
ben_13 wrote:
Our organization Soccer Without Borders has worked with Dancin Power for the past two summers in Oakland and San Jose, CA where Dancin Power teachers have led amazing dance workshops with our youth during the Oakland and San Jose Refugee Community Soccer... more »
Children & Youth
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![BANANAS, Inc.]()
BANANAS, Inc.
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.9759 stars 83 reviews
NanT wrote:
Bananas is a client-centered, child and parent advocate of the best kind. Their services are geared to the needs of children and supportive of parenting, a difficult job under the best of circumstances. more »
Children & Youth
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![Bella Vita Rescue]()
Bella Vita Rescue
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.93846 stars 65 reviews
dessertqueen wrote:
We adopted 2 dogs from this rescue and we adore them. They backed their training and even taught us about diet, we highly recommend Bella Vita Rescue Team. more »
Animals
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![The Mosaic Project]()
The Mosaic Project
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 60 reviews
Marley wrote:
I am a teacher that brought my 4th grade students to the Mosaic Project camp in Napa and was blown away by how together the program is. After five days and four nights at Mosaic, my kids came home singing songs like "Fighting is not the solution..."... more »
Civil Rights
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![Reading Partners]()
Reading Partners
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.94444 stars 54 reviews
jdgnjudi wrote:
Turtoring one on one with a struggling school child brings such joy into my life! As I work together with the child, I love to watch eyes sparkle, smiles spread across the face as we work together to learn to love reading. I view my role as not only... more »
Children & Youth
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![Community Education Partnerships]()
Community Education Partnerships
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 49 reviews
schavez331 wrote:
CEP is a great organization. I volunteer in their tutoring program and the support that they provide not only to the students but also to me as a volunteer is invaluable. CEP is providing services to a population of students that are historically ignored... more »
Children & Youth
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![Oakland Youth Chorus]()
Oakland Youth Chorus
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.89583 stars 48 reviews
Kwamegirl wrote:
My daughter is a participant in Oakland Youth Chorus' All-City Miracle Chorus and this organization is TERRIFIC! The teachers are fantastic and all come together to create a wonderfully diverse repertoire for these children to learn. They learn classical... more »
Arts & Culture
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![Seneca Family of Agencies]()
Seneca Family of Agencies
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.83333 stars 48 reviews
mym8n1 wrote:
Writing on behalf of many concern families of Black, Latino and minorities of Urban areas, PLEASE pay close attention! POVERTY PIMPS, lots of good people but they don't do nothing for youth of color! POVERTY PIMPS, they target cities specifically... more »
Children & Youth
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![Lincoln]()
Lincoln
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.85366 stars 41 reviews
lgedigian wrote:
Lincoln Child Center (with locations and programs in Oakland, Hayward, and Concord, CA) is an amazing resource for families in the East Bay. I am most impressed by their dedicated staff. Whenever I get the change to speak to a Lincoln employee, I am moved... more »
Children & Youth
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![National Council on Crime and Delinquency]()
National Council on Crime and Delinquency
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.89474 stars 38 reviews
John Crombach wrote:
I am a board member however I am also a client that was served by NCCD. NCCD was involved in a couple of projects involving the City of Oxnard addressing issues of gang and youth violence. NCCD was instrumental in the selection and training of the street... more »
Children & Youth
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![Pacific Institute for Studies in Development, Environment, and Security]()
Pacific Institute for Studies in Development, Environment, and Security
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 32 reviews
chris1234567809 wrote:
With water shortages becoming more prevalent in developing areas, it has become crucial to find real-world solutions to these issues. Pacific Institute has already helped reduce water stress in low-income communities and has become a key part of leading... more »
Environment
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![Global Glimpse]()
Global Glimpse
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.63333 stars 30 reviews
nataliaskolnik wrote:
I am a teacher who took a delegation of students on Global Glimpse trips in the summer, and I love hearing from the alumni about what they are doing now and how it all started with this trip! It's only 3 weeks, but it changes peoples lives. On... more »
Children & Youth
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![Building a Solid Foundation]()
Building a Solid Foundation
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
2.84615 stars 26 reviews
ladydogtrainer wrote:
This organization appears to be a scam. Their website shows them in Oakland, but the government website shows them to be in Long Beach and we saw one gentleman with paperwork showing them in Fontana. The e-mail addresses and phone numbers are no good.... more »
Mental Health
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![Gratitude Alliance]()
Gratitude Alliance
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 26 reviews
rachcrow wrote:
I currently volunteer with Gracias by helping with the newsletter, writing blog posts and with social media posts. We have also donated to the Kenya project where our son volunteered earlier this year. There are so many issues that need addressing in... more »
Mental Health
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![Sierra Club]()
Sierra Club
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
3.96154 stars 26 reviews
Lisa C wrote:
This is an effective organization. From Colorado to Washington, DC, I have volunteered for Sierra Club on and off since the early 1990s. Most recently, I have volunteered with the DC Chapter and worked professionally in partnership with their headquarters... more »
Religion
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![Center for Environmental Health]()
Center for Environmental Health
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 25 reviews
Gerwigka wrote:
CEH gets amazing and long-lasting results in protecting the public from toxic chemicals. Eliminating arsenic in playground furniture, lead in children's toys/candy/jewelry, and toxins in school lunch packaging are just a few of their successes. They use... more »
Environment
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![Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County]()
Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.45455 stars 22 reviews
JSPuskar wrote:
I have been a supporter of St. Vincent de Paul Society in Oakland for decades. I have followed their work in supporting the folks on the margins of society in my city, and I am very impressed with the work they do in feeding the hungry, helping those... more »
Job Training
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![Amazon Watch]()
Amazon Watch
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 21 reviews
zacho wrote:
Everything that I have seen them do benefits both the Indigenous people on the ground in the Amazon and also all of humanity. They are professional and, from all that I have seen, trustworthy and transparent. I support various nonprofits, and Amazon... more »
Arts & Culture
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![Mind Body Awareness Project]()
Mind Body Awareness Project
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 21 reviews
anahatasound wrote:
Being involved with MBA has been a dream. To have the opportunity to teach inside of the facility has greatly shaped a stronger sense of mission for me. It works, the teens really want what we are bringing and are using it. more »
Children & Youth
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![Bay Area Legal Aid]()
Bay Area Legal Aid
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.42857 stars 21 reviews
Tom wrote:
In my experience, Bay Area Legal is staffed by dedicated professionals who really believe in what they are doing. Bay Area Legal organized training in Family Law which featured very useful materials and presentations by family court judges and experienced... more »
Crime & Law
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![350 Bay Area]()
350 Bay Area
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 21 reviews
Roopak K. wrote:
I've been working as a volunteer with 350 Bay Area for nearly year and a half now. After researching several organizations in the Bay Area, I chose 350 Bay Area for their wide breadth of programs and broad impact, even having joined them as a Board member... more »
Environment
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![Meals on Wheels of Alameda County]()
Meals on Wheels of Alameda County
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 20 reviews
Dan C. wrote:
ACMOW is an essential organization - feeding 2000+ seniors everyday. The organization has tremendous public support and runs very "lean." For donors looking to get bang for their buck, ACMOW delivers. more »
Food
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![Save The Bay]()
Save The Bay
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.6 stars 20 reviews
dan wrote:
I worked with Save The Bay during the winter of 2008. During my time with the organization I became aware of Save the Bay's misson to celebrate, protect and restore the San Fransisco Bay Area. Their mission is not only a great idea but it is a reality... more »
Environment
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![Bay Area Girls Rock Camp]()
Bay Area Girls Rock Camp
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.75 stars 20 reviews
melissa wrote:
Please note I am also a board member for BAGRC, but my first experience with the organization was as a client served. My 14 year old daughter Maggie is a rock camp alumna. She attended the first session of Bay Area Girls Rock Camp 2008 when she was... more »
Children & Youth
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![WAGES (Women's Action to Gain Economic Security)]()
WAGES (Women's Action to Gain Economic Security)
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 19 reviews
Lynn Rhodes wrote:
I have used Natural Homes Cleaning Cooperative that was started by WAGES. Through my involvement with them I have developed a greater understanding of the toxic effects of most house cleaning methods. I am so thankful for their environmentally friendly... more »
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![Charlotte Maxwell Clinic]()
Charlotte Maxwell Clinic
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 19 reviews
cabernet123 wrote:
I have been a volunteer for Charlotte Maxwell for two years. This is a wonderful family of passionate care givers of every stripe. The staff, the board, the volunteers all exude deep commitment to helping women who are having the challenge of their... more »
Health
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![One Step Closer (OSC)]()
One Step Closer (OSC)
- Location:
- Piedmont, CA
5 stars 19 reviews
graceosc2 wrote:
I've been a part of the OSC community for over seven years and have met so many incredible people in the natural products industry through this organization. OSC is leading the way on some major industry-wide initiatives like climate and DEI. more »
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![First Place for Youth]()
First Place for Youth
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.11111 stars 18 reviews
Cassandra wrote:
I've been on the Board for one year now, and been a donor to First Place for more than five. I began supporting them because of my work with homeless adults and discovering that more than half of them had been part of the foster care system as children!... more »
Children & Youth
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![California School-Based Health Alliance]()
California School-Based Health Alliance
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 17 reviews
adam17 wrote:
CSHCA is providing a hugely important service to the public, and they are doing it with great professionalism and class. We use resources on their website all the time, and when we call we always get to talk to a knowledgeable person right away. Aileen,... more »
Children & Youth
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![Impact Bay Area]()
Impact Bay Area
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.93333 stars 15 reviews
wolfton wrote:
Hands down the best safety skills I have ever received came from this program. Since taking the class I notice that I am speaking up more and it is positively affecting my work and personal life! The instructors were professional and warm and... more »
Mental Health
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![Catholic Charities of the East Bay]()
Catholic Charities of the East Bay
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 14 reviews
bowerman wrote:
This agency serves not just Catholics and it does not just do charity! They reach out and provide services that help clients help themselves: immigrants, families experiencing violence and death in Oakland, and those in need of education and training... more »
Homeless & Housing
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![Exhale An After-Abortion Counseling Talkline]()
Exhale An After-Abortion Counseling Talkline
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 14 reviews
jseversole wrote:
I have been involved with a variety of nonprofits in the past few years Exhale is one of the best out there. I have been a volunteer on the after-abortion talkline for a little over a year now and I am constantly impressed with Exhale as an organization... more »
Mental Health
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![Arts for Oakland Kids]()
Arts for Oakland Kids
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 14 reviews
bsilverman wrote:
Oakland Fund for the Arts provides funding so our underserved youth have a chance to find their creative voice while building their self esteem. I've had the pleasure of witnessing first hand these programs in action and have been thrilled to see how... more »
Arts & Culture
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![The BASIC Fund]()
The BASIC Fund
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 13 reviews
carrottopone wrote:
As an administrator of a tuition based school, the BASIC Fund has been an overwhelming help in assisting our lower income families that would never have the opportunity to choose a school for their children. There are aspects of our school that are very... more »
Education
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![Stagebridge]()
Stagebridge
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 13 reviews
MEG70 wrote:
Stagebridge is a unique Senior Theater Company. I had done a little acting in school and college, and again in a local community theater while in my 40's, but never did really follow through on my childhood dream of being in theater. Then, in the winter... more »
Arts & Culture
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![The Center for Oceanic Awareness, Research, and Education]()
The Center for Oceanic Awareness, Research, and Education
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 12 reviews
timfuller wrote:
This organization ROCKS! Not only do they EDUCATE the public about conservation of species, the need to recycle and re-use, but with the addition of Sharksafe, they have gone great strides for protection. No hidden agendas here... Great people, great... more »
Animals
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![Faith Network Of The East Bay Inc. - DBA Children Rising]()
Faith Network Of The East Bay Inc. - DBA Children Rising
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.91667 stars 12 reviews
Writer wrote:
I was able to attend this year's annual "Hope for Children Now" Benefit Gala. The gala was well attended by the Oakland Unified School District, including the newly named superintendent. Clearly, the services and support of Faith Network have been and... more »
Children & Youth
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![All-Options (formerly Backline)]()
All-Options (formerly Backline)
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 12 reviews
Gina E. wrote:
I've done a lot of volunteering in my life, but I have never been involved in a community as supportive as Backline. The leaders in this organization go out of their way to recruit awesome people, and they instill a lot of trust and confidence in their... more »
Civil Rights
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![Ecocity Builders]()
Ecocity Builders
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.81818 stars 11 reviews
isabelwade wrote:
This group has been a leader for more than 3 decades in trying to redesign the main habitat for humanity, the cities where most of the world lives, to be resource conserving and less harmful to the rest of the planet. With little money, they have also... more »
Arts & Culture
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![Family Violence Law Center]()
Family Violence Law Center
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 11 reviews
susanstewart wrote:
It's an honor and privilege to support the life-changing services provided by FVLC, including free legal services for victims of domestic violence in Alameda County. The tireless efforts of passionate, dedicated, staff and volunteers is truly inspiring.... more »
Homeless & Housing
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![Center for Elders' Independence]()
Center for Elders' Independence
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.63636 stars 11 reviews
Pera wrote:
Through our firm's work with the employees of Center for Elders Independence, I have witnessed a genuine pride in the standard of care provided to the population that they serve. This is evident when I see the enhanced quality of life for the seniors... more »
Health
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![Axis Dance Company]()
Axis Dance Company
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.72727 stars 11 reviews
laura44 wrote:
Without any doubt, one of the most exhilirating dance companies of the New Age;that is Axis. They represent compassion, unconditional love and infectious enthusiasm): They had me at: "We'd like to work with you and further develop your potential". Its... more »
Arts & Culture
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![Bay Area Nonviolent Communication]()
Bay Area Nonviolent Communication
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 10 reviews
s5601 wrote:
Great organization that teaches communication skills to foster greater connection and compassion in the world. It was a honor to volunteer there. Everyone on staff walks the talk and displays skill and integrity in their dealings with the public and with... more »
International
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![Bay Area Green Tours Inc]()
Bay Area Green Tours Inc
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 10 reviews
girling wrote:
Bay Area Green Tours provides the most amazing tours of green businesses, organic farms, waste facilities, restaurants in short all the places you need to learn about. Each tour is led by a trained professional and allows you to meet the CEOs and leaders... more »
Environment
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![East Bay Agency For Children]()
East Bay Agency For Children
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 10 reviews
EmCooper wrote:
The foundation of East Bay Agency for Children's mission is to help the mentally, emotionally and behaviorally challenged children and youth within our community. Often these families are also economically disadvantaged and their needs are difficult to... more »
Mental Health
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![Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation]()
Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 10 reviews
cd-greatnonprofits wrote:
MDF has been instrumental in helping me and my family learn about this little-known, but extremely impactful condition. Additionally, just becoming aware of the extended communities of families and others living with this condition has helped me understand... more »
Health
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![Sentry Living Solutions.]()
Sentry Living Solutions.
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.55556 stars 9 reviews
Edary wrote:
Loving and caring, they go beyond, their duties and your expectations, you can tell is not just a job for them but a pasion and that is the reason why they can make the difference in the life of all their clients. Thank you very much for the different... more »
Disabilities
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![Civicorps]()
Civicorps
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 8 reviews
Alan L.1 wrote:
Civicorps shares their data and statistics so that a donor can easily decide if they are doing what they say. With a 72% graduation rate, Civicorps is accomplishing what few other programs can claim working with 18-26 years olds who did not previously... more »
Education
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![Loved Twice]()
Loved Twice
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 8 reviews
schreibc wrote:
fantastic way to deliver still-good baby clothes and toys to deserving families...so often your baby grows so fast that clothes are worn just once or twice - I love having a way to get them to new mothers who are struggling to provide even the basics.... more »
Human Services
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![Pageturner]()
Pageturner
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 8 reviews
Booklover33 wrote:
What a great use of my outdated Fire Tablet. I was so excited to find a group that could and would put my device to good use.Every written encounter with the team has been professional and positive. I'm pleased to be an ongoing digital book donor. more »
Education
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![The Crucible]()
The Crucible
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.625 stars 8 reviews
plasmajan wrote:
I first became aware of The Crucible's programs when i went as a spectator to their annual fundraiser, a production of Romeo & Juliet -- as a fire ballet. Astounded by the creative mixing of classical music, hip-hop, ballet, fire performance, glass and... more »
Arts & Culture
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![National Equity Project]()
National Equity Project
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.85714 stars 7 reviews
teacherpassmore wrote:
National Equity Project is doing incredible work in schools around the ideas of social justice, race and equity. I was involved a few years ago with a joint administrator/teacher training. They facilitated real, sometimes tough, conversations about... more »
Education
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![Hands To Hearts International]()
Hands To Hearts International
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 7 reviews
Linda wrote:
Because choosing a non-profit organization to support is a difficult decision to make, I spend a lot of time closely examining their work and mission, their impact and passion. I want to believe that what I am able to give is really being used to greatest... more »
Children & Youth
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![PRESCOTT-JOSEPH CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT INC]()
PRESCOTT-JOSEPH CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT INC
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 7 reviews
pmay wrote:
Prescott Joseph is making a real difference in Bay Area communities by operating the one and only Breathmobile® in Northern California. Weekly this 33 ft. Winnebago RV, outfitted with the latest equipment to function as a mobile asthma clinic, visits... more »
Human Services
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![Bay Area Women Against Rape]()
Bay Area Women Against Rape
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 7 reviews
Fariha F. wrote:
I love BAWAR! The staff are incredibly passionate about what they do, and it shines through their high-touch support for all the volunteers. Staff are always available to check-in and debrief after crisis-line shifts, continuously looking for feedback... more »
Crime & Law
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![Piedmont Choirs]()
Piedmont Choirs
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 7 reviews
Kskirkpatrick wrote:
Participating in these Choirs means finding your voice. Our singers develop a deep love and appreciation for music and its power to lift the audience from daily living and into a moment in time or emotion, to tell stories, and to promote change. Our... more »
Arts & Culture
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![California Golden Tigers Professional Basketball Organization]()
California Golden Tigers Professional Basketball Organization
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 7 reviews
waldcast wrote:
The ABA California Golden Tigers are ably owned by CEO Ivan Davis in Oakland, Calif. Expect great things from this TRUE SPORTS VISIONARY! Ivan has the rugged "pioneer spirit." Simply, he has no fear. Thank you, Ivan Davis, for bringing affordable sports... more »
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![Youth Together Inc]()
Youth Together Inc
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 7 reviews
somneng wrote:
Youth Together has made an extremely positive impact in my life. Growing up in East Oakland was not the most safe and empowering experience, but with Youth Together I had the privilege of being part of making positive changes and empowering my community.... more »
Civil Rights
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![Ella Baker Center for Human Rights]()
Ella Baker Center for Human Rights
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 6 reviews
beka wrote:
The Ella Baker Center is the best place I've volunteered at, and that's because I learned so much. I got to help do research for their campaign against Prop 6, and in doing so I learned a lot about California politics, the prison-industrial complex,... more »
Civil Rights
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![Aphasia Center of California]()
Aphasia Center of California
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 6 reviews
david wrote:
My father goes here for group speech therapy sessions. He had a stroke and has trouble talking. It was the best thing he ever did. His talking has really improved and he became a lot more confident. The speech therapists are really great and know a lot... more »
Health
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![Women's Cancer Resource Center]()
Women's Cancer Resource Center
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 5 reviews
afiessi wrote:
I think WCRC is a great organization. I started going there when my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and joined the friends and family support group. It was great, support groups are very helpful, Ihave in the past for myself. Then later on as... more »
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![Family Paths Inc]()
Family Paths Inc
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.2 stars 5 reviews
eliza-in-berkeley wrote:
I came to Family Paths 6 years ago when I was fresh out of college. I'd volunteered many places before I came to Family Paths. I was accustomed to organizations that didn't know what to do with a volunteer, that didn't seem to be helping their clients,... more »
Mental Health
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![Oakland Asian Cultural Center]()
Oakland Asian Cultural Center
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.4 stars 5 reviews
anreh wrote:
I co-founded American Center of Philippine Arts. If not for OACC, we wouldn't have the space or the resources to bring Philippine cultural dance and music to East Bay youth. The staff are energetic and loving individuals who are truly passionate about... more »
Arts & Culture
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![Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala (NISGUA)]()
Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala (NISGUA)
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 5 reviews
CIELcomms wrote:
Ten years ago, I spent two years working as a human rights accompanier in Guatemala with NISGUA, with the goal of using international presence to provide a measure security to human rights defenders who were daring to challenge the repressive status quo.... more »
International
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![American Bone Health]()
American Bone Health
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 5 reviews
PaulC75 wrote:
American Bone Health is a fantastic organization to support! It's also the one that's more likely to be specifically relevant to you weather you know it or not. Most people don't know that Osteoporosis is not an old persons disease. Rather, its... more »
Health
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![GirlVentures]()
GirlVentures
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 4 reviews
SierraSF wrote:
My daughter LOVED Girlventures! She did the rock climbing weekend classes for 2 sessions and would look forward to it all week long. It brought together girls from all over SF which was fun, but the instructors were all so amazing and encouraging. ... more »
Children & Youth
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![East Oakland Boxing Association]()
East Oakland Boxing Association
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 4 reviews
Mike Yoell wrote:
The EOBA is a safe and nurturing facility that provides physical education, tutoring, computer skills, leadership and mentorship free to youth and children under 20 years of age. I recently began volunteering here, but I've been aware of the program... more »
Arts & Culture
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![Sierra Club Foundation]()
Sierra Club Foundation
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
3.5 stars 4 reviews
N. Hawkinson wrote:
Fist, it is a 4-star charity. Second, they keep members informed about local situations and provide information and ways for members/donors to participate in keeping the planet safe, e.g., river waters. They should be listed in the top 10 charities... more »
Environment
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![Museum Of Childrens Art]()
Museum Of Childrens Art
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 4 reviews
MamaShelley wrote:
Oakland's Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA for short) is a wonderful place for children to go to explore their artistic talents, express themselves through creativity, and to develop an appreciation for the arts. I have been taking my own son, now 7, for... more »
Arts & Culture
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![Great Oakland Public Schools]()
Great Oakland Public Schools
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 4 reviews
CarrieMcDouglass wrote:
Great Oakland Public Schools is one of the highest performing and highest impact non-profits working on education reform advocacy across the country. In my role at CEE-Trust (www.cee-trust.org) I have the honor of working with 30+ cities across the country... more »
Education
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![Pivot Learning]()
Pivot Learning
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 4 reviews
Ardella Dailey wrote:
Being a new superintendent, it was invaluable to have a coach who didn't just simply tell me what to do, but who helped me process what issues, strategies and priorities I needed to address. - Ardella Dailey, Alameda Unified School District *This review... more »
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![Memorial Tabernacle Church]()
Memorial Tabernacle Church
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 4 reviews
workshit1982 wrote:
Memorial Tabernacle Church has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to aiding the local Oakland community. They actively participate in the fight against human trafficking and are equally devoted to empowering survivors through various projects. The... more »
Religion
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![What Now America]()
What Now America
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 4 reviews
Milad wrote:
What Now America has been a life changing experience for me. Seeing the smiles on the faces of the students makes all the hard work well worth it. Working with a very talented board and student volunteers makes the program what it is. I would strongly... more »
Children & Youth
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![Delores Thompson-Simons Sista Girl Network]()
Delores Thompson-Simons Sista Girl Network
- Location:
- OAKLAND, CA
4.5 stars 4 reviews
tutu wrote:
The Sista Girl Network is a great organization that assist families. I have been blessed by them with financial support and many of the Sista's are more then willing to give one on one spiritual counseling, the founder although she's a famous radio personality... more »
Human Services
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![East Bay SPCA]()
East Bay SPCA
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
3.75 stars 4 reviews
ishen wrote:
As an animal lover, I can personally attest to the great job that the East Bay SPCA does for the animals in their care. If you ever even step foot in the facility you will notice just how much care goes into their facility alone. The animals here are... more »
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![Chabad Jewish Center of Oakland]()
Chabad Jewish Center of Oakland
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
Jeff wrote:
I have experienced many different Jewish holidays and attend a weekly learning session with the Rabbi. The Rabbi & his wife and whole family are warm, giving, caring, learned people who clearly care about transmitting Jewish learning, values without... more »
Religion
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![The Coral Reef Alliance]()
The Coral Reef Alliance
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
Zoe wrote:
I found this international nonprofit after seeing all the wonderful work that had been done to preserve coral reefs in Hawaii and wanting to take a greater part in supporting initiatives of this sort. The Coral Reef Alliance team were very helpful in... more »
Animals
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![Oakland Digital Arts & Literacy Center (ODALC)]()
Oakland Digital Arts & Literacy Center (ODALC)
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
oaklanddigital wrote:
ODALC calls for leaders of Silicon Valley and beyond to participate and contribute technical experience. Together we will strengthen the social fabric of the City while rejuvenating the image and future of Oakland's workforce. more »
Job Training
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![Asylum Access]()
Asylum Access
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
brigitte wrote:
Pregnant with my 3rd child, I took refuge from the Rwandan genocide in the Congo. I found a job working for an American nonprofit, but was arrested and torturred by Congolese authorities after being suspected of being a U.S. spy. When I was released,... more »
Civil Rights
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![Compasspoint Nonprofit Services]()
Compasspoint Nonprofit Services
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
Perla N. wrote:
I am a local nonprofit executive and I use Compasspoint's services a lot. I always look forward to their conferences because they are super lively and fun and address a lot of issues that not a lot of other people are willing to talk about honestly in... more »
Philanthropy
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![Asian Pacific Environmental Network]()
Asian Pacific Environmental Network
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
LinSang wrote:
I have been an APEN member for 14 years. To get something done you have to get the right people to work together at the right time at the right place. APEN does that. APEN’s work is powerful and important. Since 1993 APEN has been fighting for the rights... more »
Environment
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![Partnership for Children and Youth]()
Partnership for Children and Youth
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
Glen Price wrote:
I have worked with the Bay Area Partnership for over six years in a variety of capacities. During that time frame, I have seen them leverage limited amounts of financial resources to assist school districts and non-profits serving low-income communities... more »
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![PRESCOTT CIRCUS THEATRE]()
PRESCOTT CIRCUS THEATRE
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
Kizzyseven wrote:
I am extremely pleased to say a few good words about Aileen Moffitt and staff of the Prescott Circus Theatre. My grandson stood in awe on a Saturday afternoon at the Oakland Main Library as the PCT performed...young people on stilts, some juggling, some... more »
Arts & Culture
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![Mercy Retirement & Care Center]()
Mercy Retirement & Care Center
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
DedeWentz wrote:
I think this is a great way to raise awareness of our senior population and their needs! This was a really easy way to contribute! more »
Human Services
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![Brighter Beginnings]()
Brighter Beginnings
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
marianisalmon wrote:
As a donor and board member of Brighter Beginnings, I know first hand the commitment that Brighter Beginnings has to insuring the best outcomes to children born in the East Bay. With the focus on 0-5 years old early childhood development, Brighter Beginnings... more »
Mental Health
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![Empowering The Turkish-American Community USA]()
Empowering The Turkish-American Community USA
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
Elchin wrote:
Since the opening of ETAC Dublin, there have been so many events and functions to bring the Turkish American community together. My family and I have participated in several events and have met so many wonderful people. I really appreciate everything... more »
Human Services
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![National Center for Youth Law (NCYL)]()
National Center for Youth Law (NCYL)
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
homotoole wrote:
The National Center for Youth Law has long been the voice for low-income children and youth who have been abused, neglected, or challenged with other disadvantages. I have admired how NCYL has used the law to improve the lives of such disadvantaged children... more »
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![Partners Asia]()
Partners Asia
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
maercklein wrote:
I am so happy to have a way to support health care workers diligently and selflessly providing care to people who need it so desperately. Thank you, Partner’s Asia for facilitating this. more »
International
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![Mandela Marketplace]()
Mandela Marketplace
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
jpbromka wrote:
I first met Dana at the Socap conference. It's a huge conference with a lot of fairly high falutin people. Dana's talk about her work transforming neighborhoods by galvanizing community members was by far the strongest presentation I saw. I... more »
Economic Development
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![TRUE PASSION]()
TRUE PASSION
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
3 stars 2 reviews
Nadine wrote:
Hello Friends, I am happy to announce that Christmas Come True has finally found a little home to work out of instead of my guest bedroom. I would love to take this opportunity to tell you about it. As you probably know, Christmas... more »
Children & Youth
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![The Chinue X Project Inc]()
The Chinue X Project Inc
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
Chinue_X wrote:
The Chinue X Project Inc TCXPI is an Afrocentric educational resource service that provides culturally relevant information to all students seeking knowledge of the history of who they are as people of African descent. more »
Education
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![Farms To Grow Inc]()
Farms To Grow Inc
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
Arnold N. wrote:
Consistently excellent produce delivered every month. more »
Education
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![The Alameda County Community Food Bank]()
The Alameda County Community Food Bank
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
Sharon wrote:
The food bank serves as a clearinghouse to work with partner agencies to distribute food to people in need. The requirement to get food aid is to call the food bank help line and ask for help. There are no other qualifications. The staff and volunteers... more »
Food
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![Jewish Youth for Community Action]()
Jewish Youth for Community Action
- Location:
- Piedmont, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
a.m.orfirer2222 wrote:
I joined JYCA—a Jewish youth empowerment and activist organization—during my freshman year of high school at a time when I was feeling lost in my own introversion. Of the three main components of JYCA—Judaism, social action and leadership—I connected... more »
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![Centers For Spiritual Living]()
Centers For Spiritual Living
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
zodemuro wrote:
A spiritual practice is about as personal as anything can possibly be and a place where you feel you can create, develop, and enhance that practice is a gift beyond measure.That is what I found at the Oakland Center for Spiritual Living!Inviting,... more »
Religion
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![Changelab Solutions]()
Changelab Solutions
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
3.5 stars 2 reviews
Kath O. wrote:
While ChangeLabs has created a coordinated effort to address the nutritional needs of children, there is a deeply concerning campaign that this group is actively manipulating municipalities with incomplete and defective information in order to push a... more »
Childhood Obesity
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![Clausen House, Inc.]()
Clausen House, Inc.
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
3 stars 2 reviews
Leander S. B. wrote:
Not impressed. Surprised it has lasted this long. more »
Disabilities
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![Aids Project Of The East Bay]()
Aids Project Of The East Bay
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
3 stars 2 reviews
ynkuya wrote:
AIDS Project of the East Bay is an organization that serves folks living with HIV and AIDS in Alameda County. Serving one of the most diverse populations in the Country APEB often reaches into the margins to serve folks that do not feel comfortable at... more »
Health
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![Wokai]()
Wokai
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
Virginia S wrote:
This is a wonderful organization. I've been impressed with how this group is trying to make a difference in rural China. I'm so glad that they are giving women opportunities to be self sufficient and help their families. Wokai is run by an impressive... more »
International
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![Restore Hetch Hetchy]()
Restore Hetch Hetchy
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
Kay Pitts wrote:
If someone proposed to fill Yosemite Valley with water because it is needed to solve a water crisis in California, what would you do? While it seems inconceivable today, less than 100 years ago it happened; not to Yosemite Valley but to its twin in Yosemite... more »
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![Rebuilding Together Oakland]()
Rebuilding Together Oakland
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
Alex Madonik wrote:
Rebuilding Together literally brings together numerous local congregations, civic groups, businesses, and other volunteers to help members of the community who need significant home repairs that directly affect their comfort and safety. Many older residents... more »
Homeless & Housing
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![The Milligan Foundation, a project of Cultural Media Services Inc]()
The Milligan Foundation, a project of Cultural Media Services Inc
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
1 stars 1 review
LeiSmith wrote:
After jumping through all the hoops and then filling their instructions to a “T” to have no response is unacceptable. To then reach out several more times leave messages more then six times because you desperately need help. Again, no reponle is unacceptable.... more »
Homeless & Housing
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![Cactus Cancer Society]()
Cactus Cancer Society
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
rnpvscancer wrote:
One of the best AYA cancer programs in the US. All of the programs are virtual (AYA patients and survivors outside of the US can join too), and I'm so grateful to be able to participate in their wonderful programs when I don't feel well and can't leave... more »
Health
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![PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE]()
PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
MaryPittman wrote:
PHI is an incredible resource to people who want to make a difference in public health, equity, and social justice. Whether its teaching advocacy skills to farmworker families or helping low income families and communities get access to healthy foods,... more »
Health
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![ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS]()
ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
Rossie6 wrote:
Aspire is the best school in our area. They genuinely care about each individual child and do everything they can to make sure the children are successful. Ms Ontiveros would come in early to sit with my son individually to help him with his reading.... more »
Education
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![Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley]()
Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4 stars 1 review
sdubya wrote:
The company I worked for at the time held quarterly, company-wide volunteer events and doing construction of inner city housing in South Oakland with Habitat For Humanity was one of those events. There was something for everyone to do no matter the skill... more »
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![HEALING MUSES]()
HEALING MUSES
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
SFFred wrote:
While my wife was in the hospital following an operation, we encountered one of the harp players from Healing Muses. The music played helped my wife a great deal with the discomfort and uncertainty that she was feeling. One of the nurses even danced by... more »
Health
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![Tudorka Tots Inc]()
Tudorka Tots Inc
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
Kolibri wrote:
My daughter went to Tudors Tots, and she can't wait to come back every time. She loves all the activities and the attention that she gets. She adores the owner, Renata, who is the best with any kids. Her kindness towards to the kids is remarkable. The... more »
Children & Youth
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![Hack the Hood]()
Hack the Hood
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
Daimeon wrote:
My spouse and I decided it was time to do our married planning. My mail to spyhackelite @gmail com made the process easy. He listened to me, what we wanted and made great recommendations on how we can best plan for the future. He explained in simple language... more »
Children & Youth
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![A HOME WITHIN]()
A HOME WITHIN
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
Fernanda1 wrote:
I am happy to be a part of the San Francisco Education Fund because I am an elementary school teacher from Mexico and my participation in the schools of this country is every importat that people can donate their time, their experience, and their love... more »
Children & Youth
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![Oakland Promise]()
Oakland Promise
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
matthewhulse wrote:
I've volunteered with East Bay College Fund for years. They are an efficient, professional organization and their mission is truly critical. more »
Education
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![NEXT STEP LEARNING CENTER INC]()
NEXT STEP LEARNING CENTER INC
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
Migila wrote:
I have been a volunteer at Next Step for seven years. The staff are dedicated to the students and ensuring that they get the right match with a volunteer to help the students move forward in their education. Next Step prepares their students to take the... more »
Education
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![CASA D ORO MINISTRIES]()
CASA D ORO MINISTRIES
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
casadoro wrote:
Casa D'Oro Ministries is devoted to the physical, mental, and spiritual education and well-being of individuals who are interested in acquiring a deeper understanding of themselves and their place in the universe, the implementation and use of materials... more »
Religion
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![Advancing The Research]()
Advancing The Research
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
SaveNubiaProject wrote:
Advancing The Research is an educational organization which is a leader in primary research focusing on the preservation and promotion of African culture and history worldwide. A major project of Advancing The Research is the Save Nubia Project.... more »
Arts & Culture
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![GreatSchools]()
GreatSchools
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
CAmom wrote:
Truly a mission-driven organization working to help improve educational opportunities for all families across the country. Supportive, family-friendly culture. more »
Education
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![Think College Now]()
Think College Now
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
DreaH wrote:
I've worked with some of the teachers and administrators at this school and am SO impressed by their dedication! I helped their Assistant Principal to analyze their student's test score and performance data and I was astounded by the amount of progress... more »
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![California Genealogical Society]()
California Genealogical Society
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
JeffreyV wrote:
Fantastic programs and events throughout the year. Programs for beginners, programs for advanced genealogists, events for the public, classes on a variety of topics, outreach into the community via lectures and presentations. more »
Arts & Culture
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![Health Career Connection Inc]()
Health Career Connection Inc
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
ireyes wrote:
HCC is a life changing non-profit that gives minority and low income students the opportunity to join the public health industry with a paid internship in college or just after college. HCC provides huge value by finding paid public health internships... more »
Education
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![OAKLAND ZOO]()
OAKLAND ZOO
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
2727 wrote:
The Oakland Zoo truly is a remarkable organization. They serve so many children in our community with excellent educational programs and are a leader in conservation and animal welfare. more »
Animals
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![Give2Asia]()
Give2Asia
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
Thura A. wrote:
Give2Asia works closely with donors to steward philanthropic interests and directs funding to the most effective and impactful groups doing charitable work in 23 Asian countries as well as Hong Kong and Taiwan . Give2Asia has staff in every country it... more »
International
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![Oakland Technology & Education Center (DBA AfroComicCon)]()
Oakland Technology & Education Center (DBA AfroComicCon)
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
nibke5-rorqak-corBet wrote:
The mission and vision of OTEC is amazing! It supports POC in arts and education as well as tech, social Justice and the Entertainnent fields among other great services in the community and helps black businesses. more »
Arts & Culture
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![Aspire Education]()
Aspire Education
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
alibaasit wrote:
Please be there to listen to other stories of people and try to comeup with solution more »
Education
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![LOTUS BLOOM Child & Family Center]()
LOTUS BLOOM Child & Family Center
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
kymjohnson wrote:
Lotus Bloom is a great organization supporting caregivers of children birth to 5 years old that may not be participating in a formal preschool setting. Lotus Bloom provides curriculum-based playgroups that are culturally affirming to their diverse families.... more »
Children & Youth
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![Priority Africa Network]()
Priority Africa Network
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
priority-africa-network wrote:
Great organization that promotes Africa in general and with particular outreach to immigrants from different African countries. They have calendar listings of Africa related events in the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as a way to engage and work with... more »
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![Children's Fairyland]()
Children's Fairyland
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
TheresaN wrote:
Children's Fairyland is a fairytale theme park that inspired Walk Disney to create Disneyland. BUt twenty years ago, when my daughter was a toddler, Fairyland was run down and on its last legs (run by the cash-strapped city at the time). A committed group... more »
Environment
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![Community Initiatives]()
Community Initiatives
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
AskManny wrote:
The Diabetes Hands Foundation was Model-C fiscally sponsored project of Community Initiatives for a number of months, during our 2009-2010 Fiscal Year. The service and value we received from the CI team was amazing! Since we first learned about them,... more »
Civil Rights
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![IGNITE]()
IGNITE
- Location:
- San Francisco Bay Area , CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Building political ambition in young women more »
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![Hope Art Inc]()
Arts & Culture
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![The Public Interest Law Project]()
The Public Interest Law Project
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Since 1996, the Public Interest Law Project (PILP) has provided crucial litigation and advocacy support to local legal services... more »
Crime & Law
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![CHRISTIAN CHURCH HOMES OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA]()
CHRISTIAN CHURCH HOMES OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Providing Affordable Quality Housing in Caring Communities more »
Homeless & Housing
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![Great Oakland Public Schools Leadership Center]()
Great Oakland Public Schools Leadership Center
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
We provide education, advocacy, and leadership to support a coalition of Oakland families, students, teachers, principals, community... more »
Education
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![Freedom For Immigrants]()
Freedom For Immigrants
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Freedom for Immigrants is devoted to abolishing immigration detention, while ending the isolation of people currently suffering... more »
Civil Rights
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![Women's Centers International]()
Women's Centers International
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Develop centers managed by and for low-income women, providing the training, support and access to capital that enables more prosperous... more »
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![CALIFORNIA PRISON FOCUS]()
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![DHARMA INC]()
Education
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![Living Jazz]()
Living Jazz
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The mission of living jazz is to transform lives through music. We work to empower children and adults, inspire creative growth... more »
Arts & Culture
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![St Vincents Day Home]()
Children & Youth
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![World Bridges]()
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![All Black Network Foundation]()
Human Services
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![Oakland Scottish Rite Language Center]()
Oakland Scottish Rite Language Center
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To provide quality speech/language and educational services to East Bay children in need, at no cost to their families. more »
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![Adult Day Services Network of Alameda County]()
Adult Day Services Network of Alameda County
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The Network's mission is to advance the availability and quality of Adult Day Services in Alameda County so that older and disabled... more »
Human Services
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![Nika Project]()
International
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![K To College]()
K To College
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Addressing the unmet material needs of homeless and other impoverished children, and adults working towards self-sufficiency. more »
Children & Youth
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![California Clean Energy Fund]()
California Clean Energy Fund
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To promote the serial creation of institutions and investment vehicles that address critical gaps in the clean energy marketplace.... more »
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![Game Theory Academy]()
Game Theory Academy
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The Game Theory Academy team has guided 360 youth through our programs this year: Make Your Decisions Count, our signature strategy-thinking,... more »
Children & Youth
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![Pray 4 Oakland]()
Pray 4 Oakland
- Location:
- Oakland , CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To promote citywide peace & unity through the following focuses: *Community Building *Neighborhood Arts & Beautification *Violence... more »
Arts & Culture
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![A Sista's Touch]()
A Sista's Touch
- Location:
- OAKLAND, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To cultivate and celebrate Black Excellence through the inspirations of African American women; with a foundational focus on adolescent... more »
Human Services
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![Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment]()
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
We support grassroots initiatives that help build a world in which individuals, organizations, and communities are empowered to... more »
Children & Youth
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![Multiplier]()
Multiplier
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To accelerate impact for initiatives focused on protecting and fostering a healthy, sustainable, resilient, and equitable world.... more »
Environment
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![Movimiento]()
Movimiento
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Movimiento’s mission is to nourish a youth movement for learning and social change through local agriculture, social entrepreneurship,... more »
Human Services
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![Spot.Us]()
Spot.Us
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Spot.Us is a nonprofit project of the Center for Media Change. We are an open source project, to pioneer community-funded reporting... more »
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![TRANSFORMCA]()
TRANSFORMCA
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
TransForm works to create world-class public transportation and walkable communities in the Bay Area and beyond. We build diverse... more »
Environment
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![OAKLAND LEAF FOUNDATION]()
OAKLAND LEAF FOUNDATION
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Oakland Leaf cultivates community transformation through creative education for youth and families. Our goal is simple, give our... more »
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![Oakland Community Land Trust]()
Oakland Community Land Trust
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Combating community deterioration and expanding housing and economic opportunities more »
Homeless & Housing
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![Taking it to the Streets]()
Taking it to the Streets
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Taking it to the Streets specializes in generating and delivering supplemental funding to support poverty needs within local communities... more »
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![Techbridge Girls]()
Techbridge Girls
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The mission of Techbridge is to inspire girls in technology, science and engineering through multi-faceted programs and to build... more »
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![EastSide Arts Alliance]()
EastSide Arts Alliance
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
EastSide Arts Alliance (ESAA) is a group of artists and community organizers of color who live and work in the Lower San Antonio... more »
Arts & Culture
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![Idev Data]()
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![East Bay AIDS Walk]()
East Bay AIDS Walk
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Host the annual East Bay AIDS Walk, which is generally held each September every year around Lake Merrit in Oakland, CA more »
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![King David Respect For Life Inc]()
Education
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![Strive For Change Foundation]()
Strive For Change Foundation
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The strive for change foundation is committed to raising funds to support innovative local programs that help the working poor... more »
Philanthropy
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![JULIA MORGAN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS]()
JULIA MORGAN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The julia morgan school for girls is dedicated to the intellectual, creative, social, and emotional growth of girls during their... more »
Education
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![Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights]()
Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Urgent Action Fund for Women’s Human Rights is a global women’s fund that protects, strengthens and sustains women and transgender... more »
Civil Rights
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![Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link Inc]()
Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link Inc
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Our mission is to promote K-12 student achievement and career exploration in math and science while increasing student exposure... more »
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![Oakland Landscape Committee]()
Oakland Landscape Committee
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To support greening efforts, public gardens, tree planting/care, park maintenance and beautification, vegetation management to... more »
Animals
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![Worksafe Inc]()
Worksafe Inc
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Worksafe is a California-based non-profit dedicated to eliminating all types of workplace hazards and empowering people to advocate... more »
Job Training
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![California Clean Energy Fund Innovations]()
California Clean Energy Fund Innovations
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
We support entrepreneurs to drive innovation and build equity into the clean economy. more »
Environment
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![YOUTH UPRISING]()
YOUTH UPRISING
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Our mission is to transform east oakland into healthy and economically robust community by developing the leadership of youth... more »
Children & Youth
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![OAKLAND PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL INC]()
OAKLAND PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL INC
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
We provide accessible, high- quality training and employment services to local residents and employers. We do our work because... more »
Job Training
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![Responsible Purchasing Network]()
Responsible Purchasing Network
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
“Promote and practice responsible purchasing by identifying best practices, developing effective purchasing tools, educating... more »
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![Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council]()
Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council's mission is to promote increased procurement and business opportunities... more »
Human Services
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![Junior League Of Oakland-East Bay Inc]()
Junior League Of Oakland-East Bay Inc
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Our mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. more »
Women
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![Eritrean Community Cultural Civic Center Inc]()
Eritrean Community Cultural Civic Center Inc
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Promoted cultural educational technology health sport and ethnic services in our community. Also promote english and eritrean... more »
Human Services
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![Courageous Women Association Inc.]()
Courageous Women Association Inc.
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Courageous Women Association's mission is to encourage, inspire and empower women and child victims of domestic violence, homelessness,... more »
Civil Rights
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![Humans Love Love Foundation]()
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![Do It For The Love]()
Do It For The Love
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Do It For The Love is a non-profit wish-granting organization that brings people living with life-threatening illnesses, children... more »
Health
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![Heart To Heart Global Cardiac Care]()
Heart To Heart Global Cardiac Care
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Heart to Heart develops self-sustaining medical programs in areas of need, measurably expanding access to life-saving cardiac... more »
International
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![East Oakland Youth Development Center]()
East Oakland Youth Development Center
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The mission of east oakland youth development center (eoydc) is to promote the social, educational, economic, recreational, and... more »
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![Veteran Launch]()
Veteran Launch
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
We help veteran entrepreneurs become lendable to main stream financial institutions by providing financing and consulting services... more »
Job Training
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![Envision Education Inc]()
Envision Education Inc
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To transform the lives of our students-especially those who will be the first in their families to attend college - by preparing... more »
Arts & Culture
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![CALIFORNIA LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND]()
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
CLCVEF is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to improving the quality of the environment for all Californians. The CLCVEF works... more »
Environment
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![San Francisco Bay Area Chapter Of The National Black MBA Association]()
San Francisco Bay Area Chapter Of The National Black MBA Association
- Location:
- OAKLAND, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Established in 1970, the national black mba association is dedicated to develop partnerships that result in the creation of intellectual... more »
Arts & Culture
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![Fred Finch Youth Center]()
Fred Finch Youth Center
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To provide innovative, effective services supporting children, youth, young adults, and families to heal from trauma and lead... more »
Children & Youth
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![California Association of Food Banks]()
California Association of Food Banks
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The mission of California Association of Food Banks (CAFB) is to provide a unified voice among food banks to maximize their ability... more »
Food
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![Lutheran Social Services of Northern California]()
Lutheran Social Services of Northern California
- Location:
- Concord, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Lutheran Social Services of Northern California, responding to the biblical mandates of compassion and justice, affirms the inherent... more »
Human Services
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![Asian Immigrant Women Advocates Inc]()
Asian Immigrant Women Advocates Inc
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Asian immigrant women advocates empowers low-income, limited english speaking immigrant women and youth through education, leadership... more »
Civil Rights
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![Mission Cats Foundation]()
Mission Cats Foundation
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Mission Cats Foundation assist economically disadvantaged (low-income), elderly, disabled and homeless people in the San Francisco... more »
Animals
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![Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA)]()
Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA)
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To increase the number of educationally disadvantaged and historically underrepresented students who earn their bachelor's degrees... more »
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![URBAN UNIVERSITY]()
URBAN UNIVERSITY
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Organizational Mission and History: Established in 1998, urban university (uu) is a non-profit 501 c (3) organization that was... more »
Job Training
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![Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP)]()
Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP)
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP) expands and mobilizes resources for Asian American and Pacific Islander... more »
Philanthropy
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![Insight Center for Community Economic Development]()
Insight Center for Community Economic Development
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The Insight Center for Community Economic Development is a national research, consulting, and legal organization dedicated to... more »
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![Human And Pet Initiative]()
Human And Pet Initiative
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To keep pets with their families and out of shelters by providing necessary support to their humans more »
Animals
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![Building Bridges Child Development Center (BBCDC)]()
Building Bridges Child Development Center (BBCDC)
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Mission: We strive to support the diverse groups of children and families of Oakland by providing a safe and nurturing environment... more »
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![Leverage Research]()
Leverage Research
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To analyze existing academic research and conduct additional basic research into the causes of human behavior; to apply findings... more »
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![East Meets West]()
East Meets West
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
East Meets West creates sustainable and catalytic solutions to difficult development problems. We seek to transform the health,... more »
Education
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![Root & Rebound]()
Root & Rebound
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To increase access to justice and opportunity for people in re-entry from prison and jail, and to educate and empower those who... more »
Crime & Law
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![Black Men Speak, Inc.]()
Black Men Speak, Inc.
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Our Mission To inform and enlighten the mental health community and general public, about issues concerning African American... more »
Mental Health
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![The Unity Council]()
The Unity Council
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The Unity Council’s mission is to promote social equity and improve quality of life by building vibrant communities where everyone... more »
Economic Development
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![Milton Marks Neuro-Oncology Family Camp]()
Health
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![Oakland Bloom]()
Job Training
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![East Bay Asian Local Development Corp.]()
East Bay Asian Local Development Corp.
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
EBALDC is a community development corporation that develops affordable housing and community facilities with integrated services... more »
Homeless & Housing
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![Young Legacies Inc]()
Young Legacies Inc
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To provide a traditional overnight summer camp experience where Black youth expand their comfort zones, develop dynamic friendships,... more »
Children & Youth
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![Global Footprint Network Inc]()
Global Footprint Network Inc
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Global Footprint Network’s vision is for all people to live well, within the means of nature. Our mission is to change how... more »
Environment
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![East Bay Community Foundation]()
East Bay Community Foundation
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The East Bay Community Foundation is the leading resource for information about charitable giving and community needs in the East... more »
Philanthropy
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![THE FRIENDS OF THE OAKLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY]()
THE FRIENDS OF THE OAKLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The mission of the Friends of the Oakland Public Library is to advance the role of the Oakland Public Library as a vital community... more »
Education
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![Ethiopian Community & Culture Center]()
Ethiopian Community & Culture Center
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The Ethiopian Community & Cultural Center (ECCC), a 501c3 public benefit corporation, has a mission to help Ethiopian immigrants... more »
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![Law Students for Reproductive Justice]()
Law Students for Reproductive Justice
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Law Students for Reproductive Justice is a national nonprofit network of law students and lawyers. Our organization educates,... more »
Civil Rights
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![Covenant House California - Bay Area]()
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![Youth Radio]()
Youth Radio
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Youth radio's mission is to develop underserved youth,ages 14-24 years old, to become leaders in the multi-media industry and... more »
Arts & Culture
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![Art Works for Change]()
Art Works for Change
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Art Works for Change strives to harness the transformative power of art to promote awareness, provoke dialogue, and inspire action.... more »
Arts & Culture
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![CENTRO COMMUNITY PARTNERS]()
CENTRO COMMUNITY PARTNERS
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Centro community partners' primary purpose is to train, educate, and develop underserved women and minorities with business competency,... more »
Economic Development
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![Faithhill Church]()
Religion
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![NATIONAL COALITION OF 100 BLACK WOMEN INC OAKLAND-BAY AREA CHAPTER]()
NATIONAL COALITION OF 100 BLACK WOMEN INC OAKLAND-BAY AREA CHAPTER
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Providing programs that increase the participation of african american women and girls in economic, civic, entreprenurial and... more »
Women
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![Oaktown Jazz Workshop]()
Oaktown Jazz Workshop
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Our purpose is to promote, preserve, and present this music so that all youth develop a sense of ownership and pride in jazz music... more »
Arts & Culture
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![Alliance For Safety And Justice]()
Crime & Law
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![MISSSEY]()
MISSSEY
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
MISSSEY serves commercially sexually exploited children (CSEC) in Alameda County through our advocacy and intensive case management... more »
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![California Communications Access Foundation (CCAF)]()
California Communications Access Foundation (CCAF)
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
CCAF’s mission is to serve as an educator, convener and resource that works in collaboration with service providers to ensure... more »
Human Services
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![East Bay Housing Organizations]()
East Bay Housing Organizations
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
East bay housing organizations (ebho) is a member-driven organization working to create, preserve, and protect affordable housing... more »
Homeless & Housing
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![Oral Lee Brown Foundation]()
Oral Lee Brown Foundation
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Education grants & scholarships. more »
Education
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![Equal Justice Society]()
Equal Justice Society
- Location:
- Oakland , CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Since its founding in 2000, the Equal Justice Society has grown into an established player in national civil rights community,... more »
Civil Rights
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![Nourish California]()
Nourish California
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
We are a statewide policy and advocacy organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of low income californians... more »
Food
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![Love Thy Woman Foundation Inc]()
Children & Youth
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![FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES]()
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, founded in November 1989, provides support to parents and other caregivers of vulnerable children. The... more »
Children & Youth
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