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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]()
Marine Science Institute
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
4.92118 stars 203 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]()
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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![Tim Griffith Memorial FoundationInc]()
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]()
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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![Sweetbeau Horses]()
Sweetbeau Horses
- Location:
- Woodside, CA
5 stars 48 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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![AbilityPath]()
AbilityPath
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
4.95349 stars 43 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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![BUILD]()
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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![Thrive Alliance]()
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]()
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]()
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]()
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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![Nine Lives Foundation]()
Nine Lives Foundation
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
4.78947 stars 19 reviews
Angela_G wrote:
I'm so grateful that Nine Lives Foundation saves cats considered special-needs or hopeless, cats that other shelters won't take. As a result, they saved our sweet Koko, the best cat we've ever had.Koko our grey tabby was stepped on at 2 months old... more »
Animals
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![B O K Ranch Inc]()
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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![National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy (NCEFT)]()
National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy (NCEFT)
- Location:
- Woodside, CA
5 stars 14 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]()
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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![Broadway By the Bay]()
Broadway By the Bay
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
5 stars 11 reviews
jbenton3 wrote:
BBBay is probably the greatest "hidden" treasure on the SF Peninsula. Great shows, wonderful productions with full costumes, staging and orchestra; reasonably priced. We do four shows a season. While admitting some bias, I have never had a guest with... more »
Arts & Culture
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![Fuse Theatre]()
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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![Hand of the Bay Area]()
Hand of the Bay Area
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
4.9 stars 10 reviews
jasmine4 wrote:
When I lost my first pregnancy after years of trying to conceive, I was distraught. I found the much needed support I was seeking at the HAND of the Peninsula meetings. If I had not received the support from the other HAND parents I don't believe I... more »
Mental Health
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![REDWOOD CITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION]()
REDWOOD CITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
5 stars 10 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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![Child Care Coordinating Council of San Mateo County, Inc.]()
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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![Woodside Village Church]()
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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![Bring Me A Book Foundation]()
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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![Rebuilding Together Peninsula]()
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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![DRAGON PRODUCTIONS THEATRE COMPANY]()
DRAGON PRODUCTIONS THEATRE COMPANY
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
4.85714 stars 7 reviews
Writer wrote:
A wonderful, highly talented theater company which puts on high quality theater at very reasonable prices. We have been season ticket holders for many years and almost always enjoy the performances. more »
Arts & Culture
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![Volunteers for Outdoor California]()
Volunteers for Outdoor California
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
5 stars 4 reviews
morris wrote:
Volunteers for Outdoor California is the best thing that has happened to Bay Area Trails in many years. They have organized and trained a volunteer trail army that they mobilize for weekend long opportunities to construct new trails and maintain neglected... more »
Environment
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![Pets In Need]()
Pets In Need
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
VolunteerVacationer wrote:
I have gone with a couple friends to help them look for a new pet here. This shelter is a no kill shelter and will adopt older, entirely lovable animals, from the public shelters when their days might be numbered there due to over-population. They are... more »
Animals
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![Adolescent Counseling Services]()
Adolescent Counseling Services
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
iris korol wrote:
We are very pleased to be supporters of ACS. We know of many families who have used their services and have had very successful results. ACS is a gem in our community! We are lucky that it's available for families and their teens. more »
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![Abraham's Vision]()
Abraham's Vision
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
asmolen wrote:
AV is a great organization that is committed to bringing together Jews and Palestinians to meet each other, to learn about each other's narratives, and to understand the role we can have in encouraging peace in Israel/Palestine. We learned in the Balkans... more »
Civil Rights
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![FOUNDATION FOR HEARING RESEARCH INC]()
FOUNDATION FOR HEARING RESEARCH INC
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
5 stars 1 review
sashlund wrote:
In 1999 my son was born deaf - we knew nothing about how to begin this journey. From infancy to age 4 we attended a school in Redwood City called JWPSOD (Jean Weingarten Peninsula Oral School for the Deaf) - this educational foundation has been nothing... more »
Education
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![Companions for the Soul]()
Companions for the Soul
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
5 stars 1 review
barbie49 wrote:
This is a new non-profit designed to have pets assist people in need. These pets have helped children improve their reading skills by being there to be a non-critical listener. As this organization grows, it will involve many other types of pet therepy... more »
Animals
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![San Mateo County Sheriffs Activities League]()
San Mateo County Sheriffs Activities League
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
5 stars 1 review
Sal S. wrote:
WHY SAL? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzcpKkTLUj4 WHAT DOES SAL DO WITH DONATIONS? HELP KIDS!!! It is a well established fact the presence of a caring, involved adult in a child's life - early and ongoing - improves that child's self... more »
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![Wings Learning Center Inc]()
Wings Learning Center Inc
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
5 stars 1 review
cobaltkat wrote:
My son has been a student at Wings Learning Center for 6 years. It is difficult to articulate just how amazing I think this school is as it has been wonderful for my son. The entire team there from the administration, teachers, therapists, aides, etc... more »
Education
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![REDWOOD CITY LIBRARY FOUNDATION]()
REDWOOD CITY LIBRARY FOUNDATION
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
5 stars 1 review
Rouslana_Y wrote:
I grew up in a highly controlled society, where library was not free to collect and disseminate any information they wished. Propaganda of the Community party was the order of the day. The role of the librarian was not to facilitate access to material,... more »
Education
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![San Francisco Bay Marinas For All]()
San Francisco Bay Marinas For All
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
5 stars 1 review
AliMad wrote:
This nonprofit is trying to save marinas on San Francisco Bay from rampant development, and has already saved the inner harbor at Pete's in Redwood City and are now in an urgent fight to save Docktown on Redwood Creek in Redwood City. Elderly, veterans... more »
Environment
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![Compassion Institute]()
Compassion Institute
- Location:
- Woodside, CA
5 stars 1 review
Maria Paula J. wrote:
I love this organization and it´s mission it is bringin compassion to different corners of the world in a very real, honest, profound way. more »
Mental Health
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![Mateo Lodge]()
Mateo Lodge
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To provide community support services for adults suffering from serious mental illness in san mateo county. more »
Mental Health
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![Redwood City Police Activities League Inc]()
Redwood City Police Activities League Inc
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The Redwood City-Police Activities League (PAL) joins police professionals and community members in a unified effort with a mission... more »
Children & Youth
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![Beyond Barriers Athletic Foundation]()
Beyond Barriers Athletic Foundation
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Beyond Barriers Athletic Foundation promotes healthy lifestyles, improves personal safety, and adds structure for lifelong achievement... more »
Sports
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![DJERASSI RESIDENT ARTISTS PROGRAM]()
DJERASSI RESIDENT ARTISTS PROGRAM
- Location:
- Woodside, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The mission of the Djerassi Resident Artists Program is to support and enhance the creativity of artists by providing uninterrupted... more »
Arts & Culture
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![We Ride Together Inc]()
We Ride Together Inc
- Location:
- Woodside, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
#WeRideTogether was created to shine a light on the endemic issue of sexual abuse in youth and amateur sports. Our mission is... more »
Crime & Law
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![Save The Shores]()
Save The Shores
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The mission of Save the Shores is to bring together a network of scientists, citizen scientists, environmental enthusiasts, and... more »
Animals
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![Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County, Inc.]()
Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County, Inc.
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The Mission of Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County (OSSMC) is to actively promote standards of excellence in advocacy and enhancement... more »
Civil Rights
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![Blue Planet Network]()
Blue Planet Network
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Our mission is to exponentially increase the impact of safe drinking water programs for people around the world. more »
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![Mental Health Association of San Mateo County]()
Mental Health Association of San Mateo County
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The Mental Health Association of San Mateo County (MHA), a nonprofit organization, enriches quality of life, restores dignity,... more »
Mental Health
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![HopeLab]()
HopeLab
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Harness technology to improve the quality of life of young people with chronic illness. We have developed two products, Re-Mission,... more »
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![Global Entrepreneur In Residence Coalition Inc]()
Education
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![Friends Of Edgewood Natural Preserve]()
Friends Of Edgewood Natural Preserve
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The Friends of Edgewood Natural Preserve engages in a number of activities to restore, preserve, and protect the natural resources... more »
Environment
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![Center for Excellence in Nonprofits]()
Center for Excellence in Nonprofits
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Our mission is to improve the long-term sustainability of nonprofit leaders and organizations by offering the highest quality... more »
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![GOORU]()
Education
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![Young Dreamer Network]()
Young Dreamer Network
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To empower young people throughout the world to become difference makers in their communities. more »
Education
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![Fortitude]()
Fortitude
- Location:
- Redwood City, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Fortitude’s multifaceted mission is to serve disconnected youth in their ambition to build a career in the construction trade... more »
Children & Youth
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