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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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Wardrobe for Opportunity
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- Oakland, CA
4.97619 stars 42 reviews
Michelle S. wrote:
WFO provides continuous support for individuals getting on their feet and settled in with a job and career. WFO stays with them and offers support and nurturing unlike any other employment-focused organization. We are program partners and together we... more »
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.45455 stars 22 reviews
JSPuskar wrote:
I have been a supporter of St. Vincent de Paul Society in Oakland for decades. I have followed their work in supporting the folks on the margins of society in my city, and I am very impressed with the work they do in feeding the hungry, helping those... more »
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First Place for Youth
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.29412 stars 17 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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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Oakland Digital Arts & Literacy Center (ODALC)
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
oaklanddigital wrote:
ODALC calls for leaders of Silicon Valley and beyond to participate and contribute technical experience. Together we will strengthen the social fabric of the City while rejuvenating the image and future of Oakland's workforce. more »
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Clausen House, Inc.
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
3 stars 2 reviews
Leander S. B. wrote:
Not impressed. Surprised it has lasted this long. more »
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Bay Area Community Services Inc
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
3 stars 2 reviews
galmanza wrote:
I wanted to post a review on a great community agency BACS who takes care of our country's veterans who have returned from service and have many mental health issues such as PTSD, depression and anxiety issues. This agency is a true wrap around service... more »
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Goodwill Industries Of The Greater East Bay Inc
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
WilliamAnderson wrote:
Great place to see where volunteer efforts are happening. We need more places like Goodwill. more »
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URBAN UNIVERSITY
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Organizational Mission and History: Established in 1998, urban university (uu) is a non-profit 501 c (3) organization that was... more »
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Mk Level Playing Field Institute
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Level playing field institute is committed to eliminating the barriers faced by underrepresented people of color in science, technology,... more »
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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 »
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Icafund
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To educate, accelerate, and invest in high-growth small businesses in order to create accessible good jobs that lead to equitable... more »
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Institute For Frontier Science
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Scientific and medical research and public education of the findings more »
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OAKLAND PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL INC
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
We provide accessible, high- quality training and employment services to local residents and employers. We do our work because... more »
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The Shirley Ware Education Center Health Care Workers Union Local
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To provide training and education to low skilled workers and place them in positions within the health care industry. more »
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East Bay Alliance For A Sustainable Economy
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Ebase advances economic, racial and social justice by building a just economy in the east bay based on good jobs and healthy communities.... more »
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Automotive Industry Apprenticeship Trust Fund
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To provive education and training to apprentices in the automotive industry more »
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Hack the Hood
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
At Hack the Hood, people of color find the opportunity to fulfill their potential as entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders... more »
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Alive & Kicking Self Defense
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Until every woman is safe, Women Defending Ourselves will teach self-defense classes that empower women and girls to realize and... more »
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Youth Employment Partnership Inc
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To enhance the employment opportunities of underserved oakland youth by providing training, job placement, access to education... more »
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Interfaith Movement For Human Integrity
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- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The interfaith movement for human integrity works to achieve an equitable, inclusive and healthy society, culture, and economy... more »
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