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San Francisco Economic Development Nonprofits and Charities
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![Kiva]()
Kiva
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.71681 stars 113 reviews
kiva wrote:
Kiva.org is a wonderful organization that has really been revolutionary in the field of microfinance by allowing someone to lift an entrepreneur in the developing world out of poverty with as small as $25. My experience has been very positive because... more »
International
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![READ (Rural Education and Development) Global]()
READ (Rural Education and Development) Global
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.8 stars 70 reviews
malwarwick wrote:
A friend had been trying to persuade me to join him on the board of READ. I wasn't interested. Finally, he managed to seat me at a dinner next to Toni Neubauer, READ's amazing founder. By the time dinner was over, I was sold. I joined the board soon thereafter... more »
Education
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![Mission Asset Fund (MAF)]()
Mission Asset Fund (MAF)
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 40 reviews
Amparo wrote:
As a client of Mission Asset Fund, I am thankful for this amazing organization for helping people restore their credit. I recently filed bankruptcy, almost lost my home, lost all my available credit, but by joining a "cesta' with some of my family... more »
Economic Development
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![Global Fund for Women]()
Global Fund for Women
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.81482 stars 27 reviews
Mal W. wrote:
My fundraising agency has served the Global Fund for Women for at least a decade, and I was personally involved in the work during the first several years. For an organization of such modest size, the Fund's reach is truly global. As the website says,... more »
Civil Rights
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United Way Bay Area
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.29412 stars 17 reviews
MealsOnWheels wrote:
This is a wonderful organization in the Bay Area with a broad scope of assistance. It was truly a pleasure working with them. more »
Human Services
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Samasource
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 11 reviews
ssboardmember wrote:
I'm on Samasource's Board of Directors. I'm thrilled to see the kind of impact they're making. Their management took $35K in initial funding and turned it into $130K in work for small businesses in Africa. As a board member, it's satisfying to see a... more »
International
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![Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California]()
Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 4 reviews
Christine J. wrote:
Under the tireless leadership of Executive Director Paul Osaki and with the assistance of his incomparable staff, the JCCCNC provides countless services, programs and invaluable fellowship for the Japanese American (and general Asian American) community... more »
Arts & Culture
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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 »
Children & Youth
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![RENAISSANCE ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER]()
RENAISSANCE ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
cmkeefe wrote:
Renaissance has been a great help to me in my personal life as well as my development as an entrepreneur. They have helped me to better understand the process of business plan development and the importance of business incubation. The staff is extremely... more »
Economic Development
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Working Solutions CDFI
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
BChalker wrote:
I've been blessed to be both a borrower from Working Solutions and also a volunteer in their micro-mentor program. When I opened a gift boutique in San Francisco in 2010, Working Solutions provided me with my start-up loan- but their support didn't just... more »
Economic Development
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![PACIFIC COMMUNITY VENTURES]()
PACIFIC COMMUNITY VENTURES
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
1 stars 1 review
adanmorales wrote:
I'm a minority, queer owner of a small business that is doing well. We need funds for the next step of getting a lease, equipment, inventory and employees. I applied for a loan and the application UI system is amazing. But the process was terrible. I... more »
Job Training
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NESsT
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
indiakw wrote:
It was a privilege to attend the SEWF 2012 conference hosted by NESst as well as moderate the panel. They created a memorable event. I've recently published an article on the SEWF 2012 for Queen's Business School blog. I thought you'd be interested.... more »
International
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![Kickstart-International Inc]()
Kickstart-International Inc
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
ibutdc2010 wrote:
I've been both a volunteer and a consultant to nonprofits for more than 30 years. Nonprofits have come a long way, but not far enough! They must do better! KickStart International is an excellent example of how nonprofits need to learn to operate, and... more »
International
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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 »
Children & Youth
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![Northern California Community Loan Fund]()
Northern California Community Loan Fund
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The Northern California Community Loan Fund strengthens the economic base of low-income communities by assisting community-based... more »
Homeless & Housing
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![Asian Neighborhood Design, Inc.]()
Asian Neighborhood Design, Inc.
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Our mission is to reduce poverty and revitalize neighborhoods in the Bay Area by building healthy communities and providing opportunities... more »
Job Training
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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 »
Children & Youth
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![California Reinvestment Coalition]()
California Reinvestment Coalition
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
CRC builds an inclusive and fair economy that meets the needs of communities of color and low-income communities by ensuring that... more »
Human Services
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![Public Advocates Inc.]()
Public Advocates Inc.
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Public Advocates challenges the systemic causes of poverty and racial discrimination by strengthening community voices in public... more »
Civil Rights
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![Bayview Hill Neighborhood Association]()
Bayview Hill Neighborhood Association
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The mission of the Bayview Hill Neighborhood Association is to combat neighborhood deterioration by being a concerned, informed... more »
Economic Development
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![Mission Economic Development Agency]()
Mission Economic Development Agency
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The Mission District is San Francisco’s oldest neighborhood, dating back to the completion of Mission Dolores by Spanish priests,... more »
Economic Development
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![Equality & Opportunity Foundation]()
Equality & Opportunity Foundation
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Equality and opportunity (e+o) empowers hard-working families to pull themselves out of poverty, by incubating income-generating... more »
International
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