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Pet Assistance, Inc.
Pet Assistance is an amazing organization that helped us save the life of our beloved German Shepherd, Severus. Without the help of people Ruth and organizations like this one, we never would have been... more
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Good World Solutions Inc
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- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
martha p wrote:
The Fair Wage Guide is currently one of the most important initiatives in the fair trade craft movement. The Guide provides a framework for ensuring the successful growth of the movement, both in terms of increased market penetration and increased social... more »
International
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Congo Education Partners
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 21 reviews
ariel4congo wrote:
I've been working with Congo Education Partners for over a year now. The team in the US is dedicated, professional and very knowledgeable, and the team in the DR Congo is just amazing!! Led by an incredible Congolese advocate for the environment and the... more »
Education
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Centers For Spiritual Living
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
zodemuro wrote:
A spiritual practice is about as personal as anything can possibly be and a place where you feel you can create, develop, and enhance that practice is a gift beyond measure.That is what I found at the Oakland Center for Spiritual Living!Inviting,... more »
Religion
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Women's Cancer Resource Center
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 5 reviews
afiessi wrote:
I think WCRC is a great organization. I started going there when my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and joined the friends and family support group. It was great, support groups are very helpful, Ihave in the past for myself. Then later on as... more »
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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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Asylum Access
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
brigitte wrote:
Pregnant with my 3rd child, I took refuge from the Rwandan genocide in the Congo. I found a job working for an American nonprofit, but was arrested and torturred by Congolese authorities after being suspected of being a U.S. spy. When I was released,... more »
Civil Rights
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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 »
Environment
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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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Give2Asia
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
Thura A. wrote:
Give2Asia works closely with donors to steward philanthropic interests and directs funding to the most effective and impactful groups doing charitable work in 23 Asian countries as well as Hong Kong and Taiwan . Give2Asia has staff in every country it... more »
International
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Desi Dance Network Incorporated
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
Anushka_P wrote:
As a freshman in college, I joined a Bollywood dance team for exercise purposes more than anything else. I had no idea we'd go on to produce a powerful show about navigating sexuality and cultural identity. For many parents in the audience, the show was... more »
Arts & Culture
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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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Gratitude Alliance
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 26 reviews
rachcrow wrote:
I currently volunteer with Gracias by helping with the newsletter, writing blog posts and with social media posts. We have also donated to the Kenya project where our son volunteered earlier this year. There are so many issues that need addressing in... more »
Mental Health
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Pacific Institute for Studies in Development Environment and Securi
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 18 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 »
Environment
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GRID Alternatives
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
Loretta wrote:
GRID Alternatives trains and leads teams of volunteers to install solar electric systems for low-income homeowners. Time, talent and resources provided to the organization are leveraged many times - and the work is fun! GRID Alternatives was founded... more »
Environment
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Sentry Living Solutions.
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 8 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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Urban Habitat Program
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
Joe wrote:
Urban Habitat is one of the few organizations working across sectors and across issues to empower low-income people of color. The organization has been at the forefront of the social justice movement making the case for equity and reframing the debate... more »
Economic Development
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Priority Africa Network
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
priority-africa-network wrote:
Great organization that promotes Africa in general and with particular outreach to immigrants from different African countries. They have calendar listings of Africa related events in the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as a way to engage and work with... more »
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Wose Community Church Of Oakland
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 4 reviews
sankofaworks wrote:
I have been a donor to WOSE community for 3 year. I enjoy donating to the WOSE community because of the great services and programs they offer. In addition to providing spiritual instruction they created a fantastic k-8 school that focuses on preparing... more »
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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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Dancin Power
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 89 reviews
ben_13 wrote:
Our organization Soccer Without Borders has worked with Dancin Power for the past two summers in Oakland and San Jose, CA where Dancin Power teachers have led amazing dance workshops with our youth during the Oakland and San Jose Refugee Community Soccer... more »
Children & Youth
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Hopalong Animal Rescue
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
Writer wrote:
I volunteered and donated to Hopalong for a number of years until I eventually adopted the foster dog I took in. The organization helps find homes for displaced animals and places them in the care of foster homes. It's a great cause run by capable and... more »
Animals
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Bay Area Green Tours Inc
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
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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Bay Area Childrens Theatre
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 1 review
Marcia L. wrote:
Active Arts is now Bay Area Children's Theater (BACT). See http://www.bactheatre.org/ This is a great opportunity to introduce children to theater and ensure the whole family has fun!!! Mission: To inspire young audiences with imaginative productions,... more »
Arts & Culture
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The Mosaic Project
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
5 stars 26 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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