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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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Palo Alto Nonprofits and Charities
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Proyecto Itzaes
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
4.99371 stars 159 reviews
dwilber wrote:
PI is a great organization doing great things for kids in Mexico -- Please give them your support ! more »
Education
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Childrens Health Council Inc
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
4.96 stars 100 reviews
Liz King wrote:
I have volunteered for Children's Health Council for over 8 years and have fallen in love with the work they do. They are a great community resource for kids that think and learn differently and can give simple consultations or extensive evaluations... more »
Children & Youth
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SynGAP Research Fund - SRF (SYNGAP1)
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
4.95833 stars 96 reviews
Mike G.4 wrote:
This group is non-stop. There are a dozen families on the board and they are all working to raise both awareness of Syngap and funding for research. I am blown away by the team here. Also the founder cover all operating costs so 100% of donations go... more »
Disabilities
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Racing Hearts
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
4.95833 stars 72 reviews
Catherine Crystal Foster wrote:
I first learned about Racing Hearts through the organization's incredibly motivated and passionate founder. I never knew how important it was to get AEDs in schools and at sporting events, and how simple it can be to make these life-saving devices available.... more »
Health
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The Art of Yoga Project
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
4.96825 stars 63 reviews
lauren wrote:
I have mostly helped out behind the scenes, but did spend one yoga session at the GIRLS Camp. I was so moved, I had a goose bumps. The change in the language and body language of the girls was stricking between the beginning of class and the end. The... more »
Children & Youth
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Kaeme
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
4.925 stars 40 reviews
Solomon Lee wrote:
KaeMe, or “remember me” in Twi, was named precisely to remember the thousands of children currently lost in Ghana’s disorganized, oversaturated, and frequently corrupt child orphanage system. Ghana is overburdened with orphanages. Though often created... more »
Children & Youth
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TeachAids
- Location:
- Stanford, CA
5 stars 37 reviews
CortneyG wrote:
To be honest, I am completely smitten with TeachAIDS. And with good cause. I discovered them whilst searching for jobs/organizations I would readily add to my "has-a-heart-and-soul" list. While I found dozens and dozens of nonprofits also committed to... more »
Education
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MO4PAWS
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
5 stars 34 reviews
rosieargueta wrote:
I was able to volunteer with this amazing organization at an event they had in Calabasas. I love animals and love to help them in any way possible. With this organization I was able to do just that by interacting with the animals there and going out to... more »
Animals
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Ape Action Africa Inc
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
5 stars 17 reviews
RobinHuffman wrote:
Ape Action Africa is a very special place, and an extraordinary organization. My first volunteer stay there, in 2007, literally changed the course of my life. Because of my experiences there, and the heroic leaders, I left the corporate world and became... more »
Animals
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Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
4.94118 stars 17 reviews
kate10 wrote:
The Anita Borg Institute has touched me in many ways over the past few years and provided me with priceless opportunities to grow professionally as a Computer Scientist and also to expand my network. I have had the opportunity to travel, speak at conferences,... more »
Arts & Culture
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Kids Saving The Rainforest Inc
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
4.85714 stars 14 reviews
Amy_138 wrote:
In 2006, I was able to be a small part of KSTR with the academic group I was traveling with from SUNY Oneonta in Oneonta, NY. While in Quepos, Costa Rica, we hand made post cards to sell at the Hotel Mono Azul to sell in their gift shop to support the... more »
Animals
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THE ELIZABETH F. GAMBLE GARDEN
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
4.85714 stars 14 reviews
Loren G. wrote:
I've volunteered at Gamble Garden for over five years. There are many opportunities including working in the garden, assisting with the children's programs, helping with the adult education program, fundraising, office work and more. This garden is... more »
Arts & Culture
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Beneficent Technology Inc
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
4.76923 stars 13 reviews
reedhurtado wrote:
Benetech has greatly contributed to introduce scientific debate into the baseline discussions regarding human rights violations in Colombia. Through professional advisory services and long-term training programs Benetech has sought to ensure a sustainable... more »
Education
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Abilities United
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
4.92308 stars 13 reviews
helpfulone wrote:
I have know Abilities United since they were C.A.R. (Community Association of Rehabilitation). Their services are extraordinary. Every staff member I have come in contact with has been professional, caring and extremely helpful. This organization is helping... more »
Disabilities
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Pacific Art League of Palo Alto
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
4.75 stars 12 reviews
mkoford wrote:
As a Senior who was not able to progress in developing my passion for artistic expression until I moved to the Bay Area at the age of 75, I was delighted to discover the quality of basic instruction in drawing and painting skills that I had sought unsuccessfully... more »
Arts & Culture
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Vista Center for the Blind Visually Impaired
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
5 stars 10 reviews
mirkap wrote:
Several years ago, I developed a medical condition that makes it difficult for me to read print. The staff at Vista Center taught me how to use my computer and phone non visually, which has allowed me to feel much more independent. I now put those skills... more »
Disabilities
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Community Working Group, Inc.
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
4.7 stars 10 reviews
jlwasow wrote:
The Community Working Group is responsible for the creation of the Opportunity Center in Palo Alto, which provides both supportive housing for singles and families, and drop-in services for the unhoused in the community. It fills many needs, including... more »
Homeless & Housing
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Quest Scholars Program
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
5 stars 9 reviews
Teresa wrote:
The Quest Scholars Program connected me to Stanford University and I received a full 4 year scholarship through this program. When I first heard about the program it seemed to good to be true, but after talking to my high school counselor I was reassured... more »
Children & Youth
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Kara
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
5 stars 8 reviews
Writer wrote:
I have had nothing but wonderful experiences with Kara as a volunteer for the past two years. They provided excellent and thorough training for all of their volunteers and have created a warm, safe, and supportive environment for the families that they... more »
Children & Youth
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Peninsula Open Space Trust
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
4.16667 stars 6 reviews
nadlah wrote:
POST is a great organization working to preserve the nature landscape of the California Bay Area while incorporating the needs of recreational visitors and people making their living from the land. They are blending the needs of people, plants and animals... more »
Environment
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Bay Area Cancer Connections
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
5 stars 5 reviews
vickis wrote:
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2007. My friend suggested I check out the Newly Diagnosed Support Group at Breast Cancer Connection (BCC). I’m not much of a people person, but she insisted that I go at least once. Best thing I ever... more »
Cancer
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Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
4.75 stars 4 reviews
mrsroberston wrote:
what a wonderful place for kids. we loved all of the interactive, experiential and imaginative games,toys and tunnels and we absolutely loved the animals! ducks, bobcats, peacocks, chameleons and more... plus they occasionally host mom or dad events weekend... more »
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Palo Alto Humane Society
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
Diana15 wrote:
When I first came into contact with the Palo Alto Humane Society CatWorks project, they were very glad to see me as a volunteer. For many years they had driven through my neighborhood and seen all the cat and kitten eyes under cars and everywhere shining... more »
Animals
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Palo Alto Senior Housing Project Inc
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
gerald1 wrote:
Stevenson House is located by a park and has beautiful grounds. The residents enjoy living there and feel a strong sense of community. A main reason for the positive atmosphere is due to the very caring and capable executive director. more »
Homeless & Housing
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PALO ALTO PARTNERS IN EDUCATION
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
abefarag wrote:
Palo Alto partners in Education (PIE) is a wonderful non profit organization. Abe Farag has been a leadership donor of PIE for the last several years. They provide funds to pay for extra classroom support staff in palo alto schools. more »
Education
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