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DC PAWS Rescue
We recently adopted our pup here and are very happy. The rescue did a great job through the adoption process and his Adoption coordinator and Foster Mom were both very responsive and helpful. We are so... more
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Cultural Heritage Imaging
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- 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 »
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Friends of School of the Arts Foundation
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 30 reviews
Therese F. wrote:
As a teacher, I have found FOSOTA extremely helpful with supplying the talents I lack as a teacher...writing grants. I have written ideas for three grants this year and FOSOTA grant writer has polished them. I have also truly appreciated the management... more »
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Dancers' Group
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.80952 stars 21 reviews
joe-goode wrote:
Dancers' Group is the soul of Bay Area Dance. Not only is it a service organization, it is a regranting organization and a curatorial body and a clearing house for information and place of advocacy for dancers and all that they do. I am not usually a... more »
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San Francisco Mime Troupe
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.95238 stars 21 reviews
Canoebabe wrote:
They are the LOUDEST mimes in the world and entertain while teaching. How can you not love that? The fact that they have existed as struggling artists for more than 50 years without compromising their ideals in this world of political upheaval speaks... more »
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Curry Without Worry
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 21 reviews
embyr14 wrote:
I am impressed with the level of compassion and dedication to serve demonstrated by the founder and long-time volunteers. They haven't missed a Tuesday in 3 years and the consistent presence of Curry Without Worry truly is a god-send for many of the... more »
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Handful Players
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 21 reviews
m-c wrote:
I think the Handful players is the greatest organization because it gets the children interested in theater who might not otherwise get involved in theater. The handful beats a hand unfull. more »
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Variety Club of Northern California
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 20 reviews
Julia wrote:
I was introduced to Variety 4 years ago when I volunteered at a bike build event for underprivileged children and I’m proud to say I’ve been a donor ever since! I have been fortunate enough to attend some of the fantastic events Variety has thrown... more »
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Playground Inc
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 19 reviews
RobinLynnRodriguez wrote:
Playground is committed to helping playwrights develop their voice. From the Writers Pool and Monday Night Readings, to Commissions, and Co-Productions, Playground finds ways of bringing new theater from the page to the stage. Thank you Playground! more »
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Wikimedia Foundation Inc
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.05263 stars 19 reviews
MyWikiBiz wrote:
I have grave concerns about this organization. Year after year, its Form 990 indicates that it is spending in the area of only 33%-50% of its total incoming revenues back out onto program services. More reputable charities see to it that at least 80%... more »
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Lyrical Opposition
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 19 reviews
Baileysf415 wrote:
Lyrical Opposition’s vision and work in the community has helped me grow as an artist. The workshops are beneficial, empowering, and developmental. The events are community-oriented and create safe spaces for artistic expression and networking across... more »
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Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.83333 stars 18 reviews
michele1 wrote:
I had very high expectations for the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts when I joined as an upper-level member some years ago, and I am pleased to say that those expectations have been more than met -- they have been exceeded. Innovation, creativity, verve... more »
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Create Peace Project
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 18 reviews
Laurie45 wrote:
I love how Create Peace Project channels the wild enthusiasm of young people into high quality imagery that adds to the possibility of peace in their schools, their community and their world. The programs light up the hope and imagination of students,... more »
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California Poets in the School
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 18 reviews
JenSwan wrote:
Founded in 1964, California Poets in the Schools is one of the largest literary artists-in-residence programs in the nation. We encourage students throughout California to recognize and celebrate their creativity, intuition, and intellectual curiosity... more »
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San Francisco Arts Education Project
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 16 reviews
williamhackcomcastnet wrote:
SF Arts Ed is the highest quality arts provider in the schools that I have ever seen in my 23 years in education. I have been a friend and advocate of this organization since I was a teacher. Thanks to this program, our students experience dance, ceramics,... more »
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Chitresh Das Dance Company & Chhandam School of Kathak Dance
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 15 reviews
shikha1 wrote:
My daughter has attended Chhandam School of Kathak Dance for almost two years now and it has been a more than amazing experience. I am Indian and grew up in the U.S., my daughter is half Indian and half American. I wanted my daughter to have an experience... more »
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CounterPulse
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 14 reviews
bbceres wrote:
CounterPULSE is a very important and supportive place for artists. * The informative, challenging and nuturing landscape at CounterPULSE gave way to a highly experimental platform for my artwork. * I felt deeply respected as an artist and the feedback... more »
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Eldergivers
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 13 reviews
Alonzo King wrote:
Art is the door to the deepest knowledge at any age, and Eldergivers opens that door for so many who otherwise would not have known, that art was their birthright and natural home. Eldergivers is one of the most inspiring organizations in the Bay Area. more »
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Golden Thread Productions
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 11 reviews
Writer wrote:
For more than 20 years, Golden Thread Productions has been my artistic home. This is the place where I feel at my best, able to take creative risks, and develop as an artist. Golden Thread has given me a place to tell my stories. If it were not for this... more »
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HandsOn Bay Area
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 10 reviews
Rosaline J. wrote:
Very well-run organization with a professional, responsive staff and cadre of volunteer project and team leaders. Through this organization that offers "done-in-a-day" volunteer opportunities, I have volunteered at and served as a project leader for over... more »
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Community Music Center
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 10 reviews
Brian K. wrote:
CMC is a model organization serving a diverse community opening its doors on a siding scale to anyone of any age or income who desires music lessons. CMC teaches a vast array of every imaginable instrument and recently celebrated its... more »
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Root Division
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 9 reviews
Tammy Kim wrote:
I just recently graduated and needed to find an artist community and a space to work in. Root Division was a place that provided both. It also provided teaching experience, which I don't think I would have otherwise had. It's been really great, I've... more »
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Living Dream Arts
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.88889 stars 9 reviews
foreveroverflowing wrote:
I have volunteered with this organization for over 5 years. I have seen Living Dream Arts do more good and reach more people with a budget smaller than most peoples annual income. Working in Peru you could see the kids become transformed by the experience... more »
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Old Skool Cafe
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 8 reviews
oldskoolcafe wrote:
Old Skool Cafe is changing the youth culture in San Francisco. In a real and tangible way, it prevents violence creates jobs as at-risk youth are given a platform to succeed. more »
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Women's Audio Mission
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.83333 stars 6 reviews
RobertHarker wrote:
Women's Audio Mission or WAM is working to make the professional recording and sound engineering profession more women friendly. They are breaking down the barriers in the male dominated sound profession by empowering women with knowledge and skills. Their... more »
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Richmond-Ermet Foundation
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 6 reviews
reafgary wrote:
Great organization, truly a volunteer charity. REAF continues to support local agencies in need of funds. With the state and fed costs fund, the money that REAF raises really helps. Check out how you can help. www.reaf.org more »
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