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Palo Alto Nonprofits and Charities
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![Proyecto Itzaes]()
Proyecto Itzaes
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
4.99479 stars 192 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]()
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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![TeachAids]()
TeachAids
- Location:
- Stanford, CA
5 stars 71 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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![The Art of Yoga Project]()
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]()
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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![MO4PAWS]()
MO4PAWS
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
5 stars 35 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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![Vista Center for the Blind Visually Impaired]()
Vista Center for the Blind Visually Impaired
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
4.96 stars 25 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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![Ape Action Africa Inc]()
Ape Action Africa Inc
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
5 stars 24 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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![Kids Saving The Rainforest Inc]()
Kids Saving The Rainforest Inc
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
4.7 stars 20 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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![Voices for Asian Elephants]()
Voices for Asian Elephants
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
5 stars 19 reviews
KKastner wrote:
VFAES is an amazing organization dedicated to saving the endangered Asian elephants of India. The Founder, Sangita Iyer, is a NAT GEO Explorer, biologist, author and an award winning filmmaker of Gods in Shackles. She and her team have implemented several... more »
Animals
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![Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology]()
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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![THE ELIZABETH F. GAMBLE GARDEN]()
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]()
Beneficent Technology Inc
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
4.78571 stars 14 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]()
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]()
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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![Community Working Group, Inc.]()
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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![My New Red Shoes]()
My New Red Shoes
- Location:
- PALO ALTO, CA
5 stars 8 reviews
jen wrote:
My New Red Shoes is an excellent organization, focused on meeting the needs of children who struggle every day in the Bay Area. They fulfill their mission with keen expertise and great passion, working hard to engage our community in service and understanding... more »
Civil Rights
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![Kara]()
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]()
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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![Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo]()
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]()
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 PARTNERS IN EDUCATION]()
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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![Palo Alto Community Fund]()
Palo Alto Community Fund
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
Catherine Crystal Foster wrote:
The Palo Alto Community Fund represents what I love about this community -- good people with generous hearts giving back and strengthening the non-profits that improve the lives of the people in Palo Alto and neighboring towns. PACF is a one-stop-shop,... more »
Philanthropy
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![Voice of A Child]()
Voice of A Child
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
5 stars 1 review
sonyadave1 wrote:
Voice of a Child is an exceptional team of committed volunteers. They are small, yet accomplish a lot for their constituents. There use of funds is also unparalleled. more »
Education
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![Open to Hope Foundation Inc.]()
Open to Hope Foundation Inc.
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
5 stars 1 review
Terrilee O. wrote:
Open to hope has been my life saver there services are free there are radio shows podcasts Tv shows You tube videos When I need them their there for me Even in the middle of the night I can watch YouTubes or listen to podcasts Dr... more »
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![PROJECT HAPPINESS]()
PROJECT HAPPINESS
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
5 stars 1 review
Michelle Roman wrote:
My child just completed her first year at a school with the Project Happiness curriculum. Last year she had been bullied so I had to move her to a news school and was thrilled that her school used this emotional resilience building program. This year... more »
Education
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![Nuru International]()
Nuru International
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
5 stars 1 review
Pieps wrote:
Nuru International works to eradicate extreme poverty by empowering rural communities to achieve self-sufficiency. NURU works with local leaders to mobilize communities into groups to tackle the obstacles which are perpetuating the cycle of extreme... more »
Food
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![BOWMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL]()
BOWMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To operate a school providing the general public a tuition-based educational program for students from kindergarten through eighth... more »
Education
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![Institute for the Future]()
Institute for the Future
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
We catalyze the global community to think systematically about the future. more »
Technology
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![Tiny Hills, Inc. DBA Little Hills]()
Tiny Hills, Inc. DBA Little Hills
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Little Hills is working to improve the quality of health care in Rwanda through a unique, all volunteer, knowledge sharing program... more »
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![Divorce And Relationship Recovery Network Drrn]()
Divorce And Relationship Recovery Network Drrn
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The divorce and relationship recovery network is a non-profit organization whose goal is to help people successfully deal with... more »
Human Services
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![Stevenson House]()
Stevenson House
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To provide affordable housing where older, independent adults enjoy a safe and caring community. more »
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![Given Tree]()
Given Tree
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To more effectively help those in need by enabling smaller charities to enhance accountability and impact through certification. more »
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![Feline Friends Network]()
Feline Friends Network
- Location:
- Stanford, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Founded on the belief that all life should be valued and treated with dignity and respect, the Stanford Cat Network has a long-term... more »
Animals
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![Get In The Game]()
Get In The Game
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Our goal is to give underprivileged kids the opportunity to increase their knowledge in technology by teaching and promoting computer... more »
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![ArtsEarth]()
ArtsEarth
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
ArtsEarth is a 501(c)3 venture to better promote artists and arts events to the general public. Original articles published and... more »
Arts & Culture
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![Neythri Inc]()
International
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![Emerson Collective Foundation]()
Philanthropy
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![Global Witness Foundation]()
Global Witness Foundation
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
FIND THE FACTS | EXPOSE THE STORY | CHANGE THE SYSTEM more »
Environment
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![INSTEDD]()
INSTEDD
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To improve global health, safety and sustainable development through building capacity within communities to foster a local culture... more »
Disaster Aid
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![School Fund]()
School Fund
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The school fund provides scholarships to high potential students in the developing world who cannot afford to attend school. Through... more »
International
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![Mangata Foundation]()
Mangata Foundation
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Creative physicians coming up with creative solutions. The Mangata Foundation, Inc. has brought together industry experts in... more »
Mental Health
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![RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE AT STANFORD]()
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE AT STANFORD
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Ronald McDonald House at Stanford creates a home-away-from-home and supportive community for families of children with life-threatening... more »
Health
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![Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School]()
Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Education: private, non-profit jewish day school for grades k-8 more »
Education
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![Gunn Senior High School Foundation]()
Gunn Senior High School Foundation
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Award need-based scholarships to gunn high school graduates for post-secondary education more »
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![Dream Catchers]()
Dream Catchers
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
DreamCatchers aims to build a highly effective, low cost afterschool model that improves the education outcomes and health behaviors... more »
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![Electronics For Education]()
Electronics For Education
- Location:
- Palo Alto, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Electronics for Education provides computers to students in underserved communities. Our aim is to not only equip students, but... more »
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![My Digital Tat2]()
Children & Youth
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