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![BANANAS, Inc.]()
BANANAS, Inc.
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.9759 stars 83 reviews
NanT wrote:
Bananas is a client-centered, child and parent advocate of the best kind. Their services are geared to the needs of children and supportive of parenting, a difficult job under the best of circumstances. more »
Children & Youth
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![Lincoln]()
Lincoln
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.85366 stars 41 reviews
lgedigian wrote:
Lincoln Child Center (with locations and programs in Oakland, Hayward, and Concord, CA) is an amazing resource for families in the East Bay. I am most impressed by their dedicated staff. Whenever I get the change to speak to a Lincoln employee, I am moved... more »
Children & Youth
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![Building a Solid Foundation]()
Building a Solid Foundation
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
2.84615 stars 26 reviews
ladydogtrainer wrote:
This organization appears to be a scam. Their website shows them in Oakland, but the government website shows them to be in Long Beach and we saw one gentleman with paperwork showing them in Fontana. The e-mail addresses and phone numbers are no good.... more »
Mental Health
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![First Place for Youth]()
First Place for Youth
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.11111 stars 18 reviews
Cassandra wrote:
I've been on the Board for one year now, and been a donor to First Place for more than five. I began supporting them because of my work with homeless adults and discovering that more than half of them had been part of the foster care system as children!... more »
Children & Youth
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![Catholic Charities of the East Bay]()
Catholic Charities of the East Bay
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 14 reviews
bowerman wrote:
This agency serves not just Catholics and it does not just do charity! They reach out and provide services that help clients help themselves: immigrants, families experiencing violence and death in Oakland, and those in need of education and training... more »
Homeless & Housing
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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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![All-Options (formerly Backline)]()
All-Options (formerly Backline)
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 12 reviews
Gina E. wrote:
I've done a lot of volunteering in my life, but I have never been involved in a community as supportive as Backline. The leaders in this organization go out of their way to recruit awesome people, and they instill a lot of trust and confidence in their... more »
Civil Rights
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![Center for Elders' Independence]()
Center for Elders' Independence
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.63636 stars 11 reviews
Pera wrote:
Through our firm's work with the employees of Center for Elders Independence, I have witnessed a genuine pride in the standard of care provided to the population that they serve. This is evident when I see the enhanced quality of life for the seniors... more »
Health
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![Family Violence Law Center]()
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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![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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![Sentry Living Solutions.]()
Sentry Living Solutions.
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.55556 stars 9 reviews
Edary wrote:
Loving and caring, they go beyond, their duties and your expectations, you can tell is not just a job for them but a pasion and that is the reason why they can make the difference in the life of all their clients. Thank you very much for the different... more »
Disabilities
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![Loved Twice]()
Loved Twice
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 8 reviews
schreibc wrote:
fantastic way to deliver still-good baby clothes and toys to deserving families...so often your baby grows so fast that clothes are worn just once or twice - I love having a way to get them to new mothers who are struggling to provide even the basics.... more »
Human Services
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![PRESCOTT-JOSEPH CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT INC]()
PRESCOTT-JOSEPH CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT INC
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 7 reviews
pmay wrote:
Prescott Joseph is making a real difference in Bay Area communities by operating the one and only Breathmobile® in Northern California. Weekly this 33 ft. Winnebago RV, outfitted with the latest equipment to function as a mobile asthma clinic, visits... more »
Human Services
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![Hands To Hearts International]()
Hands To Hearts International
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 7 reviews
Linda wrote:
Because choosing a non-profit organization to support is a difficult decision to make, I spend a lot of time closely examining their work and mission, their impact and passion. I want to believe that what I am able to give is really being used to greatest... more »
Children & Youth
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![Aphasia Center of California]()
Aphasia Center of California
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 6 reviews
david wrote:
My father goes here for group speech therapy sessions. He had a stroke and has trouble talking. It was the best thing he ever did. His talking has really improved and he became a lot more confident. The speech therapists are really great and know a lot... more »
Health
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![GirlVentures]()
GirlVentures
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 4 reviews
SierraSF wrote:
My daughter LOVED Girlventures! She did the rock climbing weekend classes for 2 sessions and would look forward to it all week long. It brought together girls from all over SF which was fun, but the instructors were all so amazing and encouraging. ... more »
Children & Youth
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![Delores Thompson-Simons Sista Girl Network]()
Delores Thompson-Simons Sista Girl Network
- Location:
- OAKLAND, CA
4.5 stars 4 reviews
tutu wrote:
The Sista Girl Network is a great organization that assist families. I have been blessed by them with financial support and many of the Sista's are more then willing to give one on one spiritual counseling, the founder although she's a famous radio personality... more »
Human Services
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![Mercy Retirement & Care Center]()
Mercy Retirement & Care Center
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
DedeWentz wrote:
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Human Services
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![Clausen House, Inc.]()
Clausen House, Inc.
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
3 stars 2 reviews
Leander S. B. wrote:
Not impressed. Surprised it has lasted this long. more »
Disabilities
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![The Alameda County Community Food Bank]()
The Alameda County Community Food Bank
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
Sharon wrote:
The food bank serves as a clearinghouse to work with partner agencies to distribute food to people in need. The requirement to get food aid is to call the food bank help line and ask for help. There are no other qualifications. The staff and volunteers... more »
Food
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![TRUE PASSION]()
TRUE PASSION
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
3 stars 2 reviews
Nadine wrote:
Hello Friends, I am happy to announce that Christmas Come True has finally found a little home to work out of instead of my guest bedroom. I would love to take this opportunity to tell you about it. As you probably know, Christmas... more »
Children & Youth
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![Empowering The Turkish-American Community USA]()
Empowering The Turkish-American Community USA
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
Elchin wrote:
Since the opening of ETAC Dublin, there have been so many events and functions to bring the Turkish American community together. My family and I have participated in several events and have met so many wonderful people. I really appreciate everything... more »
Human Services
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![A HOME WITHIN]()
A HOME WITHIN
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
Fernanda1 wrote:
I am happy to be a part of the San Francisco Education Fund because I am an elementary school teacher from Mexico and my participation in the schools of this country is every importat that people can donate their time, their experience, and their love... more »
Children & Youth
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![The Milligan Foundation, a project of Cultural Media Services Inc]()
The Milligan Foundation, a project of Cultural Media Services Inc
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
1 stars 1 review
LeiSmith wrote:
After jumping through all the hoops and then filling their instructions to a “T” to have no response is unacceptable. To then reach out several more times leave messages more then six times because you desperately need help. Again, no reponle is unacceptable.... more »
Homeless & Housing
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![Adult Day Services Network of Alameda County]()
Adult Day Services Network of Alameda County
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The Network's mission is to advance the availability and quality of Adult Day Services in Alameda County so that older and disabled... more »
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![Asian Immigrant Women Advocates Inc]()
Asian Immigrant Women Advocates Inc
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Asian immigrant women advocates empowers low-income, limited english speaking immigrant women and youth through education, leadership... more »
Civil Rights
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![FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES]()
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, founded in November 1989, provides support to parents and other caregivers of vulnerable children. The... more »
Children & Youth
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![California Communications Access Foundation (CCAF)]()
California Communications Access Foundation (CCAF)
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
CCAF’s mission is to serve as an educator, convener and resource that works in collaboration with service providers to ensure... more »
Human Services
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![Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council]()
Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council's mission is to promote increased procurement and business opportunities... more »
Human Services
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![Lutheran Social Services of Northern California]()
Lutheran Social Services of Northern California
- Location:
- Concord, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Lutheran Social Services of Northern California, responding to the biblical mandates of compassion and justice, affirms the inherent... more »
Human Services
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![CHRISTIAN CHURCH HOMES OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA]()
CHRISTIAN CHURCH HOMES OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
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Homeless & Housing
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![Eritrean Community Cultural Civic Center Inc]()
Eritrean Community Cultural Civic Center Inc
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Promoted cultural educational technology health sport and ethnic services in our community. Also promote english and eritrean... more »
Human Services
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![Movimiento]()
Movimiento
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Movimiento’s mission is to nourish a youth movement for learning and social change through local agriculture, social entrepreneurship,... more »
Human Services
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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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![Courageous Women Association Inc.]()
Courageous Women Association Inc.
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Courageous Women Association's mission is to encourage, inspire and empower women and child victims of domestic violence, homelessness,... more »
Civil Rights
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![A Sista's Touch]()
A Sista's Touch
- Location:
- OAKLAND, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To cultivate and celebrate Black Excellence through the inspirations of African American women; with a foundational focus on adolescent... more »
Human Services
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![Mission Cats Foundation]()
Mission Cats Foundation
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Mission Cats Foundation assist economically disadvantaged (low-income), elderly, disabled and homeless people in the San Francisco... more »
Animals
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![Human And Pet Initiative]()
Human And Pet Initiative
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
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