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drawchange Inc
My partner and I have had the pleasure of volunteering with the drawchange program for what has felt like a lifetime but has only been about a span of close to a year now. 2-3 times a week, we make time... more
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San Francisco Nonprofits and Charities
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Endangered Species International
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.99421 stars 691 reviews
Lovenatureone1 wrote:
Great organization! Very fair and not corrupted group that does great projects to save endangered species and protect rainforest! I really enjoyed the fact they really work closely with local communities. more »
Animals
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UniversalGiving®
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.8619 stars 210 reviews
UniversalGivi wrote:
"Through Universal Giving, I identified two extremely worthwhile non profit organizations to support. Universal Giving's evaluation model helps provide the assurance that contributions will be put to good use. Andre, Individual Donor" more »
International
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Palomacy Pigeon & Dove Adoptions
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.99524 stars 210 reviews
ringneckdovefan wrote:
MickaCoo is an amazing organization. But what makes an organization rise above the others is their dedication. MickaCoo's volunteers are the most dedicated volunteers I've ever seen. I've had the privilege to adopt one of their rescued birds, and the... more »
Animals
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Aim High
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.95349 stars 172 reviews
Kat White wrote:
I worked previously in an after-school program for middle schoolers, so I know what a great program can do. Aim High does an amazing job creating a culture that is fun and focused on learning. Teachers and students build relationships that will support... more »
Children & Youth
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Pachamama Alliance
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.95522 stars 134 reviews
Mary Houghtel wrote:
A force for changing individuals' thinking about the planet. Effective at changing one mind and one heart at a time. more »
Environment
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W.O.M.A.N., Inc. - Women Organized to Make Abuse Non Existent Inc
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.97541 stars 122 reviews
Rosemary wrote:
Woman Inc is a key partner in preventing and ending violence against women. In addition to supporting the needs of San francisco's survivors of domestic violence, Woman Inc frequently supports the crisis hotlines of other domestic violence prevention... more »
Human Services
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La Casa De Las Madres
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.83607 stars 122 reviews
bill wrote:
I love La Casa de las Madres. They provide amazing support to women and families in need - especially those fleeing domestic violence. Every year around the holidays, I 'adopt' a family or two and provide holiday presents to them, because no... more »
Homeless & Housing
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One Warm Coat
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.94393 stars 107 reviews
Meyla wrote:
One Warm Coat has a simple mission with a HUGE impact. We are trying to provide coats for those in need of all ages. We work hard to make it easy for any individual, group, business or school to run a coat drive and connect with a local agency to assist... more »
Children & Youth
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Foundation For Students Rising Above
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.98131 stars 107 reviews
jim-wallace wrote:
I first became interesting in Students Rising Above several years ago after watching a profile of a high school senior done by Wendy Tokuda as a news feature. The student was Student Body President at his high school. There were no parents in his life... more »
Education
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JustGive
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
3.4434 stars 106 reviews
disasterheroines400 wrote:
I represent the Florida Association of Public Health Nurses, Inc.(FAPHN) We became involved with Just Give/GuideStar a year ago. We received recently our 1st donation through this program. Very efficient. Easy to use for donor and easy for FAPHN to... more »
Civil Rights
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Project Night Night
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.9901 stars 101 reviews
Greg13 wrote:
My friend Kendra started PNN with a simple idea: she noticed how attached her then-newborn son was to his stuffed animals and books. It dawned on her that lots of kids in shelters might not be so lucky as to have these comfort items, or worse, they might... more »
Children & Youth
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Support For Families of Children With Disabilities
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.93 stars 100 reviews
Eugenia Shen wrote:
Through the Junior League, I have had the opportunity to work closely with this organization. The staff is extremely motivated with a sincere dedication to the families and is always working to improve the quality of services offered. The families are... more »
Disabilities
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South of Market Child Care, Inc. (SOMACC)
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.96774 stars 93 reviews
Nancy Lam wrote:
This place was very enjoyable and great to work in. I volunteered for a while here and learned a lot about children. The workers are always upbeat!! They also have great energy, which is why the children here are always happy!!! Once in a while, a child... more »
Children & Youth
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Muttville Senior Dog Rescue
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.98837 stars 86 reviews
Sherri5 wrote:
Muttville rescues senior dogs slated for euthanasia. They get these dogs from shelters and private parties, some in terrible shape, physically and emotionally, Muttville works with them, gets them on the road to health and happiness and finds them new... more »
Animals
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Tandem, Partners in Early Learning
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 84 reviews
scubajan wrote:
This organizations makes an impact in the future success of young people in school and life by helping they and their families develop an interest in reading. more »
Children & Youth
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Hebrew Free Loan of San Francisco
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.97531 stars 81 reviews
gkleyner wrote:
I have been volunteering at HFLA for the past three years, and it has become one of my favorite organizations. First and foremost, HFLA has such a welcoming and warm community. Everyone is so caring and truly wants you to enjoy your experience. During... more »
Education
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Friends of the Urban Forest
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.9125 stars 80 reviews
Alacon wrote:
Growing up in Tennessee, my family had a Christmas tree farm. Christmas tree farming is dirty work, requiring heaps of water, pesticides, herbicides, and other environmental no-nos. One teenaged summer, after removing the stiff carcasses of about 40 rabbits... more »
Environment
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Swords to Plowshares
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.82278 stars 79 reviews
Chuck Woodson wrote:
Swords has been assisting Veterans in need since the 1970's in the San Francisco Bay area. To really evaluate a non-profit organization all you have to do is go to the men and women who are receiving the benefits from the organization. Having served 24... more »
Civil Rights
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Shanti Project
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.98701 stars 77 reviews
JonathanP wrote:
I moved to the US from Scotland and was lucky enough to be able to find my new home in San Francisco. After a year, I realized that while there was plenty to do between work and play, I wanted to find a volunteer opportunity in San Francisco. A friend... more »
Health
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Room To Read
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.94595 stars 74 reviews
alchaikin wrote:
Great group of people, very mission driven and work insanely long hours. They often have parties for their volunteers, mostly just consisting of food and chats with other volunteers. One of those meetings led meet to meet a good friend of mine. more »
Education
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Upwardly Global
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.9 stars 70 reviews
YJC wrote:
I am a volunteer/mentor at Upwardly Global. I have seen first hand how this wonderful organization assists professional refugees and immigrants in rebuilding their careers here in US. My mentee, who is from Mexico, had had a difficult time finding a... more »
Job Training
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California State Parks Foundation
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.77612 stars 67 reviews
cb55 wrote:
Where would I go if it weren't for my California Parks? I hike, sit and read, picnic, camp and above all REST when i am in one of our parks. They are simply wonderful!!! I recruit new members, and clean up camping areas. more »
Environment
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The Coming Home Project
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.82812 stars 64 reviews
howardlevene wrote:
Outstanding heartfelt contribution to the health and well-being of Vets and their families. Also provides retreats to caregivers of Vets and their families more »
Veterans
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CONSUMER ACTION
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.95161 stars 62 reviews
Robert N. M. wrote:
When it came to publicizing a book on consumer protection that I had recently published, Consumer Action was helpful and speedy in mentioning the book in its monthly and widely-read newsletter. Thanks, CA! more »
Civil Rights
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Cultural Heritage Imaging
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 57 reviews
cwillen wrote:
Cultural Heritage Imaging (CHI) is a great nonprofit organization that works with archivists, conservation experts, museums, archaeologists, state, national, and international park staff, scholars, and dedicated individuals to develop and implement digital... more »
Arts & Culture
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