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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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Redwood City Nonprofits and Charities
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Marine Science Institute
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
4.91071 stars 168 reviews
Evie P. wrote:
The voyage today has been great. The science the kids are learning is so sophisticated that I'm learning all sorts of things, like how the bay has changed over time. At the same time this is not a school; it's another fun day. *This review was collected... more »
Animals
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Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
4.96154 stars 78 reviews
matthew gemello wrote:
The Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County is exceptional in all respects. It serves a fundamental function in today's society, largely ensuring that an under-represented (if not un-represented) segment of society has access to effective legal resources.... more »
Human Services
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GreatNonprofits
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
3.7619 stars 63 reviews
plamb wrote:
I LOVE this organization. Both the idea of having independent, transparent reviews of nonprofits, and the tool itself. Great Nonprofits is well thought out and easy to use. I know from my own work in the nonprofit sector that it is really hard to get... more »
Philanthropy
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Tim Griffith Memorial FoundationInc
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
5 stars 51 reviews
annco wrote:
I have been a volunteer since 2005. I have had many rewarding moments as a volunteer over the years. The energy is always evolving as we grow and add additional services to our community. Recently I had the opportunity to work behind the scenes... more »
Philanthropy
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Until There's A Cure Foundation
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
4.98 stars 50 reviews
jantonel wrote:
My husband died from complications of HIV/AIDS in 2008. Our daughter read about this organization and bought a bracelet to honor her dad. Now all three of my daughters and myself wear a bracelet. I have gotten quite a few comments on the bracelet.... more »
Health
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BUILD
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
4.81395 stars 43 reviews
Margaret23 wrote:
Mentor some at-risk teens? Teach them how to write a business plan? Form long term relationships and support students as they raise their GPAs and apply to college? I had no idea what to expect when I started volunteering with BUILD as a business mentor... more »
Children & Youth
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Sweetbeau Horses
- Location:
- Woodside, CA
5 stars 37 reviews
macral wrote:
Sweetbeau Ranch is a wonderful place for mustangs being trained to become riding companions. The horses at Sweetbeau are given the best possible care and training, which is done humanely and with great consideration for the individual needs of each horse.... more »
Animals
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Thrive Alliance
- Location:
- Redwood City , CA
4.86486 stars 37 reviews
Catherine Crystal Foster wrote:
I am a nonprofit executive director, and have found Thrive to be one of the most helpful associations I have ever joined. This morning, I will be attending a Thrive event on California employment law, just in time for me to bring on some new hires. ... more »
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The Fit Kids Foundation
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
5 stars 25 reviews
CoachDaveJake wrote:
Fit Kids is a phenomenal non-profit that provides structured fitness programs for underserved youth. Budget cuts in schools and other forces that reduce or eliminate recess, PE classes and other fitness opportunities have left our most vulnerable populations... more »
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VILLAGE LINK
- Location:
- Woodside, CA
4.91304 stars 23 reviews
Mericigirl wrote:
Village Link is an organization that helps people who really need a boost. The people they serve are so appreciative. The workers of this organization have given hundreds of hours of their time to help people who can not repay them. I love their hearts. more »
International
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Art in Action
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
4.95 stars 20 reviews
judy wrote:
This is a well run organization that brings quality art programs to children in elementary and middle schools. Students love having art classes in school. They like looking at art, learning about artists, and making art. Teachers like the program because... more »
Arts & Culture
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Beatsarcoma Inc
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
4.94444 stars 18 reviews
Brett wrote:
This is a great non-profit. The annual Beat Sarcoma Cup is a top notch sailing regatta with a great trophy and excellent group of skippers who participate each year. The event's proceeds go directly to fighting Sarcoma. more »
Health
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AbilityPath
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
4.92857 stars 14 reviews
slesken wrote:
AbilityPath helps people with developmental disabilities across all ages and genders. My family loves to volunteer at their pre-school holiday parties as well as their adult cinco de mayo and other celebrations. Seeing the impact of the services they... more »
Disabilities
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B O K Ranch Inc
- Location:
- Woodside, CA
5 stars 14 reviews
emyracruz wrote:
B O K Ranch helps my son, Emanuel, tremendously! Emanuel is, 13 years old, diagnosed with autism, developmentally delayed, and sensory issues. He truly enjoys riding on the horses especially Chase (his favorite horse) every Saturday. He has been riding... more »
Disabilities
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NCEFT - National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy
- Location:
- Woodside, CA
5 stars 12 reviews
LStrawn wrote:
We have a terrific kid named Julia. When we were told that Julia was a pre natal stroke survivor and thus would be a kid living with cerebral palsy, the world suddenly became a very scary place. Would we be able to find the right therapies, services,... more »
Animals
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Casa Circulo Cultural
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
4.90909 stars 11 reviews
Edith F. wrote:
I am very happy that I joined Casa Circulo. My daughter, who is 11 years old, is taking tae kwan do, guitar, art, singing, painting and on top of that she is performing in small plays and being part of event such as Day of the Dead.Through Casa... more »
Arts & Culture
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Friends for Youth, Inc.
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
5 stars 11 reviews
Joris wrote:
Friends for Youth helped me discover the true meaning of mentoring. By being a mentor for over three years to an at-risk boy I was not only able to give back to the community in an enormously rewarding way, but I also learned a lot about myself, including... more »
Children & Youth
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Fuse Theatre
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
5 stars 11 reviews
AliMad wrote:
Fuse is community based theatre at its finest - working in the community to give voice and expression to the citizens of Redwood City - doing a production on Docktown Marina. Help avoid displacement of veterans, elderly and the disabled. Save Docktown! more »
Arts & Culture
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Bring Me A Book Foundation
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
4.8 stars 10 reviews
kalasea wrote:
I've volunteered with this group on many occasions in the past and always had a wonderful time. The organizers really keep things moving well and the time just flies by. It's also such a great cause and they will answer any of your questions about their... more »
Education
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Woodside Village Church
- Location:
- Woodside, CA
5 stars 10 reviews
vickicoe wrote:
I have lived in Woodside for 35 plus years and had rarely stepped foot in the Village Church. Then one day this bright, beautiful, enthusiastic pastor came to town. She had a vision for a new path for the church which included starting the Village Hub.... more »
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Child Care Coordinating Council of San Mateo County, Inc.
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
4.7 stars 10 reviews
samosg wrote:
In 1998, I was a single mom in a new city and needed support with my child. The 4Cs San Mateo was exactly the resource I was looking for with child care referrals near my area of work and home in Redwood City. I am so grateful that 4Cs provided such an... more »
Children & Youth
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Rebuilding Together Peninsula
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
5 stars 9 reviews
givingback wrote:
This organization allows people to really get their hands on a project that makes a difference in the lives of people in the community, with little or no skill and plenty of oversight and fun. On National Rebuilding Day, the last Saturday in April (or... more »
Homeless & Housing
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REDWOOD CITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
5 stars 9 reviews
clashmanca wrote:
This is a marvelous organization that helps raise funds so our elementary students can receive a great education - and this is a great way to volunteer while helping the children of our community. more »
Education
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My New Red Shoes
- Location:
- Redwood City, 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 »
Children & Youth
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Gorilla Foundation
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
2.71429 stars 7 reviews
Brie S. wrote:
I am in awe of what the Gorilla Foundation is able to do with the funding they have. more »
Animals
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