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Aim High
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- San Francisco, CA
4.95429 stars 175 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 »
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One Warm Coat
- Location:
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4.94611 stars 167 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 »
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![South of Market Child Care, Inc. (SOMACC)]()
South of Market Child Care, Inc. (SOMACC)
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.98113 stars 159 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 »
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Project Night Night
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.99338 stars 151 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 »
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Children of Grace
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.90769 stars 130 reviews
kcjones wrote:
I first went to Uganda with Children of Grace (see www.children-of-grace.org) in July 2006. This organizations serves AIDS orphans in villages surrounding Jinja who are in desperate conditions. Children who would otherwise be unable to attend school... more »
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Harper for Kids
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.97521 stars 121 reviews
Writer wrote:
Harper for Kids comes to our school to talk to our children about Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success. We are a K-2 school and Peanut and Tim's presentation is fine tuned for our young children, keeping them engaged and focused. They also will be presenting... more »
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Tandem, Partners in Early Learning
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.98958 stars 96 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 »
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Sunset Youth Services
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 73 reviews
rachel17 wrote:
I had been volunteering with Sunset Youth Services (SYS) for over four years before deciding to join their Board of Directors in 2009. I'm so energized to be a Board Member! SYS is a truly amazing organization. Their staff are among some of the most... more »
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![Equilibrium Dynamics]()
Equilibrium Dynamics
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.97917 stars 48 reviews
misspinkmarie wrote:
I am writing to give my comment of Equilibrium Dymanics. I have been to 3+ of their various workshops and feel that my option is valid and significant. Their workshops are great and no matter how many that I go to they are always helpful and insiteful... more »
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Five Buckets Foundation
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 45 reviews
inthebayarea wrote:
I'm so impressed with this organization - they have such a great impact providing financial literacy programming to students and adults alike. I wish I had something like this around when I was younger!! more »
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Enterprise for Youth
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.84091 stars 44 reviews
rockstarmulatto wrote:
I have found this non-profit organization to be the most beneficial program to exist throughout my life. The staff is full of caring and helping people that are willing to sit down with individual students and really give them a hand. They not only help... more »
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First Graduate
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 44 reviews
Jack D. wrote:
I became a mentor in the first class of First Graduate in 2000. My student is close to graduating from UC Santa Cruz this year. I have also been a tutor at various times. It has been a wonderful experience. FG has an outstanding staff and a great... more »
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Children's Book Project
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 40 reviews
lynkh wrote:
This was the brain child of one of my oldest friends, Vicki Pollack. We know children must read and reread to become lifelong learners. We know children must be read to. Vicki did something about it. She began asking her friends and their friends... more »
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![Youth Tennis Advantage]()
Youth Tennis Advantage
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.7 stars 40 reviews
coach white wrote:
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Summer Search
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.86207 stars 29 reviews
Tammy Mak wrote:
In m past 3 years with summer search i have discovered my self, my light and my joy. Back in high school i was a difficult, stubborn, ass hole of a person walking down a dark road. When i was discovered by Emily on our first meeting i just gave up and... more »
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America SCORES Bay Area
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 28 reviews
jmiatsui wrote:
America SCORES is an amazing nonprofit that teaches students leadership, literacy, and healthy living via an integrated curriculum of soccer and poetry. The organization brilliantly combines and leverages students' love for soccer and athletics with the... more »
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Handful Players
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 22 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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![Yerba Buena Center for the Arts]()
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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![Schools Mentoring and Resource Team]()
Schools Mentoring and Resource Team
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 16 reviews
tsaltveit wrote:
Watching a new student from a disadvantaged background access the resources and personal attention of a private school inspires me as an educator. SMART students often become the first member of their family to attend college, thus breaking the cycle... more »
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FACES SF
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.78571 stars 14 reviews
HJPA wrote:
This review is for the Bayview FACES site. While the children were a joy to work with and the preschool teachers were really nice, the upper management staff were the primary people I worked with and will be discussing the main issues within this... more »
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![City Youth Now]()
City Youth Now
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.92857 stars 14 reviews
jmeurer wrote:
I work with children in foster care. Sometimes the county funds do not extend far enough to support the foster you (clothing, school supplies, furniture, etc,). When these moments take place myself and many of my peers turn to CYN to help fill the gaps.... more »
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Success Center San Francisco
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 13 reviews
valeriecamarda wrote:
Success Center has helped hundreds of unemployed people get trained, find jobs and thrive. It's changed their lives! I have seen it for myself. Young as well as older people getting training in the hospitality field - some of whom received employment... more »
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![HandsOn Bay Area]()
HandsOn Bay Area
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 11 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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At The Crossroads
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 11 reviews
Carilee Pang Chen wrote:
Rob and his staff/board members have set the tone for recognizing that everyone can play a valuable role in making a difference in the lives of the youth that ATC works with. Just as they work to connect with homeless youth at their own level, they engage... more »
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Board of Trustee of the Glide Foundation
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
3.4 stars 10 reviews
ehkim wrote:
I helped serve dinner here last week, standing in the "assembly" line putting peaches and nectarines on the meal trays. It's fantastic that Glide has this First Meals program, where clients can come have a hot breakfast, lunch, or dinner anonymously,... more »
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San Francisco City Impact
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
3.8 stars 10 reviews
SFAuditor wrote:
I recently came into some money and felt a strong desire to contribute to a worthy cause in my community. City Impact is well known throughout SF so I reviewed their financial statements This may seem boring to most, but I'm a Finance professional so... more »
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![Larkin Street Youth Services]()
Larkin Street Youth Services
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.5 stars 8 reviews
Roy Francies wrote:
After reading about a Larkin Street Youth Services client in the paper, I decided to volunteer there on a weekly basis. It has been close to 16 years now and I see no stopping. I have been enriched by my experience of all the generous and giving people... more »
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![Edgewood Center For Children And Families]()
Edgewood Center For Children And Families
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.875 stars 8 reviews
psalmnine1 wrote:
I will never forget Edgewood Children's Services and what they did for my son. My son resided at Edgewood for 18 months as part of their residential treatment program and NPS school. The staff was amazing. Each person that our family came in contact... 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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Juma Ventures
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 7 reviews
Mari Nobre wrote:
I have been volunteering for Juma Ventires for 2 years now. It has been a rewarding experienc to be involved with such a professional and enthisuastic team. more »
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New Door Ventures
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.85714 stars 7 reviews
anne wrote:
The staff truly believe in what they're doing and the youth see that. The youth I've worked with have been extremely appreciative of the organization. more »
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United Playaz Inc
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
1.66667 stars 6 reviews
ElizabethGomez wrote:
This is not what I expected. Through my experience as a parent bringing my son here was the thing that I had most regret about. Why would I put this out there it's because most of these people that run this have some views I just don't agree with and... more »
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![Alive & Free/Omega Boys Club]()
Alive & Free/Omega Boys Club
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 5 reviews
omega3 wrote:
it's awesome they're helping with the gun buy back programs. a worthwhile effort to help get guns off the street and reduce violence. more »
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826 National
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.75 stars 4 reviews
specialk189 wrote:
826 National is a tremendous network of nonprofits. I've volunteered at three different centers, and not only is the impact on the kids tremendous - you can see the confidence instilled in them from the one-on-one volunteer attention and from the emphasis... more »
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![San Francisco Court Appointed Special Advocate Program]()
San Francisco Court Appointed Special Advocate Program
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
pamellaolson wrote:
I have been involved with SFCASA for 16 years. I have been a child advocate, a board member and a donor. This organization serves the children in foster care who have suffered neglect and abuse. SFCASA has volunteers involved with over 250 children... more »
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Safe & Sound
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
Friendof wrote:
I can't say enough good things about this organization. I worked there in the past and I have also utilized their services. Exceptional people providing much needed services. more »
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![YOUTH SPEAKS INC]()
YOUTH SPEAKS INC
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
T-Rod wrote:
I have had the pleasure and priviledge of being a volunteer and a board member at Youth Speaks for the past 6+ years and have seen this organization make a difference in the lives of thousands of Bay Area Youth. Youth Speaks has created a space and community... more »
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![EARN]()
EARN
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
duane wrote:
Without the EARN program, life for me and my family would not be what it is today! I came from a non-traditional family, I never met my father and my mother passed away when I was six or seven. I was raised by my mother’s only sister with her family... more »
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![CITY OF DREAMS]()
CITY OF DREAMS
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
Alphonsoc wrote:
City of Dreams is an amazing program offering life changing opportunities to San Francisco youth! Providing youth with mentors is pivotal to their development and is an opportunity I wish I had myself growing up. Attending a gardening session... more »
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![Good Samaritan Family Resource Center of San Francisco]()
Good Samaritan Family Resource Center of San Francisco
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
john gannon wrote:
I love good samaritan! The staff and board are incredible!! more »
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![Jews For Jesus]()
Jews For Jesus
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
america123 wrote:
from Sydney: www.usathinkingteam.com We interview people worldwide about their faith, Jews For Jesus is as honest , good and as Godly as it gets. I volunteer to help JFJ as often as possible explaining all the wonderful things that happen to an... more »
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![Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area]()
Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
baikall-volunteer wrote:
I have been a volunteer and donor for many years and love this organization. I've witnessed the amazing difference they make in the lives of these children. Their Program staff is professional and dedicated. more »
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![Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED)]()
Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED)
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
Kermit wrote:
Camfed USA is an organization that helps African girls receive an education. Education is key to stopping the spread of disease such as HIV/AIDS and discontinuing the horrible cycle of poverty. Education gives people hope for a better future, and the... more »
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![YOUTH SENIORS OUTREACH SERVICES]()
YOUTH SENIORS OUTREACH SERVICES
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
ChristopherEason wrote:
This organization helps the poor and needy in the City and County of San Francisco get the food that they need. They also would like to expand out to help the economically disadvantaged train in truck driving, cafe and food service and maritime activities.They... more »
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![Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corp.]()
Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corp.
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Founded in 1981, the Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation''s (TNDC) mission is to provide safe, affordable housing... more »
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![Center For Young Womens Development]()
Center For Young Womens Development
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Our mission is to inspire and empower young women who have been involved in the juvenile justice system and/or the underground... more »
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![Mission Graduates]()
Mission Graduates
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
St. John's helps position the children of San Francisco's Mission District for success by addressing critical educational and... more »
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![Community Alliance For Special Education]()
Community Alliance For Special Education
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Provide special education, consultation and training to families of children with disabilities more »
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![Charity Cultural Services Center]()
Charity Cultural Services Center
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Charity Cultural Services Center (CCSC) aims to help children, youth and adults prepare a better future by offering support and... more »
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![Wu Yee Children's Services]()
Wu Yee Children's Services
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Wu Yee creates opportunities for children to be healthy, for families to thrive, and for communities to be strong. more »
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![ASIAN WOMEN'S SHELTER]()
ASIAN WOMEN'S SHELTER
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The Asian Women's Shelter mission is to eliminate domestic violence by promoting the social, economic, and political self-determination... more »
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![BUENA VISTA CHILD CARE INC]()
BUENA VISTA CHILD CARE INC
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Buena vista child care(bvcc) offers year round quality care to children kindergarten through 5th grade in the mission district... more »
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![JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDRENS SERVICES]()
JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDRENS SERVICES
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties reaches out to people... more »
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![Epiphany Center (Mount St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth)]()
Epiphany Center (Mount St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth)
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Mission Epiphany Center strengthens family life through programs faithful to the beliefs of the Catholic Church, rooted in Judeo-Christian... more »
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![sfpal.org]()
sfpal.org
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
San Francisco Police Activities League builds community by organizing youth sports and healthy activities that develop personal... more »
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![REAL OPTIONS FOR CITY KIDS (R.O.C.K.)]()
REAL OPTIONS FOR CITY KIDS (R.O.C.K.)
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Real Options for City Kids (R.O.C.K.) provides a beacon of hope to children in San Francisco's Visitacion Valley. With decades... more »
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![NO BULLY]()
NO BULLY
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Our mission at no bully is to bring schools innovative, sustainable solutions to bullying, harassment, and violence. Our vision... more »
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![Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area]()
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Our Mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships that... more »
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![Mission Bit]()
Mission Bit
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Mission Bit aims to inspire youth of color to explore the world of STEM with project-based computer science education that embraces... more »
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![Friends of Kafika House]()
Friends of Kafika House
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Our vision is that no child in Tanzania should live with a treatable disability. Our mission is to provide a low-cost, high-love... more »
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