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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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![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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![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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![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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![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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![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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![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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![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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![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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![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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![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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![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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![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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![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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![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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![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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![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 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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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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![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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![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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![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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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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![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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![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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![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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Education
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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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![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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![Oral Lee Brown Foundation]()
Oral Lee Brown Foundation
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Education grants & scholarships. more »
Education
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Children & Youth
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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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![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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![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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![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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![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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![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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![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 »
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