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PlanetRead
- Location:
- Piedmont, CA
4.82576 stars 132 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
- 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 Freedom Story
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.96429 stars 84 reviews
cclouie wrote:
The SOLD Project is an inspiration to families and children in both Thailand and the United States. As a volunteer, I have had to opportunity to travel to Thailand and work alongside SOLD and am continually impressed with their efforts. Within a year,... more »
Children & Youth
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Reading Partners
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.94118 stars 51 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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The Mosaic Project
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 36 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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Community Education Partnerships
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 30 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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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
- 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
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 12 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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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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The Crucible
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 7 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
- 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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Math Science Network
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.85714 stars 7 reviews
shannon3 wrote:
The Expanding Your Horizons network provides hands-on outreach to girls in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics by engaging members of the professional community. It's incredibly motivating for girls to have the opportunity to... more »
Technology
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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
- 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
- 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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Street Academy Foundation
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
Kitty wrote:
My son attended the Street Academy, and I currently serve on the Board. This is an amazing institution which was created long before anyone thought of "small schools" or "charter schools" Yet it embraces the best part of both and some other good qualities... more »
Education
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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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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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Kipp Bay Area Schools
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
robynreiss wrote:
This is an outstanding nonprofit, led by an incredible leadership team, that is creating AMAZING results for kids who attend KIPP schools. Go visit a KIPP school and see for yourself! more »
Education
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Lighthouse Community Public Schools
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
Laura.M.Kretschmar wrote:
I have been involved with the Lighthouse Community Charter School in Oakland, California since its planning days in 2000 to its inception in 2002 as a founding teacher. Lighthouse is a K-12 public charter school serving 700 low-income students for whom... more »
Education
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