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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 31 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 »
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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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![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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![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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![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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![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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![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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![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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![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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![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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![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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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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![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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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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![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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![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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![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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![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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