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F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva, Inc
I volunteer at fish. They go over and above to help those neighbors in need. The food bank and Back Pack programs help provide food for families. They help the elderly with transportation and visits.... more
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Family Violence Appellate Project
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- Oakland, CA
5 stars 80 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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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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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
- 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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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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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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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 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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Family Paths Inc
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 3 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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Allied Fellowship Service
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
johndrivers wrote:
AFS has been very successful in assisting me with my transition from parole to freedom. I was a parolee in the program. I staying in the program for 1 year and once I left I had approx $11,000 saved and was able to get a studio. I also left the program... more »
Crime & Law
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California Rural Legal Assistance Inc
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- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Crla provides no-cost, legal services that improve the quality of life for low-income individuals and their rural communities.... more »
Crime & Law
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W Haywood Burns Institute
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The w. Haywood burns institute helps to advance the well-being of children of color and poor children by building community centered... more »
Children & Youth
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Nihonmachi Legal Outreach
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Api legal outreach works to tear down long-standing barriers that have denied asians and pacific islanders equal justice and equal... more »
Civil Rights
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Housing And Economic Rights Advocates
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The organization is a statewide, legal services and advocacy organization whose mission is to protect all people from discrimination... more »
Civil Rights
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Legal Assistance For Seniors Inc
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Provide free legal advice & representation to low-income residents of alameda county who generally are 60 years of age and older;... more »
Human Services
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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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Soroptimist International Of The Americas Inc
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Founded in 1921, Soroptimist International of the Americas is an international organization for business and professional women... more »
International
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Crime & Law
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Asian Advisory Committee On Crime
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Asian advisory committee on crime is a local non-profit organization located in oakland california and is based in oakland chinatown.... more »
Crime & Law
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Mental Health
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Green Aid Medical Marijuana Legal Defense & Education Fund Inc
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Medical Marijuana Legal Defense and Education more »
Crime & Law
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Safe Passages
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To develop charitable and educational programs for high need children and families. more »
Children & Youth
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The Mentoring Center
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The mentoring center exists to move all youth, whatever challenges they are facing, toward healthy, successful lives, by providing... more »
Children & Youth
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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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Collective Legal Services - The Eviction Defense Center A Non-Prof
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Legal aid more »
Crime & Law
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