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Most Popular Oakland Arts & Culture 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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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