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San Francisco Education Nonprofits and Charities
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![100 Friends]()
100 Friends
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
v14545996m wrote:
EL EQUIPO DEL EL TALLER DE EDUCACIÓN MARA , AGRADECE EL GRANDE APOYO CON NUESTRA POBLACIÓN ESPECIAL EN CUÁNTO LOS ALIMENTOS DONADOS POR LA FUNDACIÓN WAYUU TAYA more »
Education
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![826 Valencia]()
826 Valencia
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 8 reviews
melonhead wrote:
I've taught writing for over ten years on the middle school, high school and college level, and I have yet to come across an organization as wonderful as 826 Valencia. Like all great ideas, their program is simple: get a big room, a bunch of kids, and... more »
Education
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![Access Books Bay Area]()
Access Books Bay Area
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 23 reviews
Linda S.24 wrote:
I'm so impressed with Access Books Bay Area. It is very important for children to have access to books of all types. ABBA creates wonderful libraries in schools that don't have resources. During the Covid lockdown, they installed many "little libraries"... more »
Education
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![Aim High]()
Aim High
- Location:
- 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 »
Children & Youth
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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 »
Children & Youth
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![America SCORES Bay Area]()
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 »
Children & Youth
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![Association of Professionals Treating Eating Disorders]()
Association of Professionals Treating Eating Disorders
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.93333 stars 15 reviews
DeborahBrennerLiss wrote:
APTED, the Association of Professionals Treating Eating Disorders provides many functions. Overall, we aim to offer information, support, and referral information to those in recovery from eating disorders and their family and loved ones. We offer direct... more »
Education
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![BizWorld Foundation]()
BizWorld Foundation
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 6 reviews
Paul wrote:
BizWorld was awesome. I taught the program to a class of 4th graders at Strawberry Elementary in Marin. The students really enjoyed learning about entreprenueship, and how to manage their company finances. And they made a real profit on the sale of their... more »
Education
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![California Poets in the School]()
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 »
Arts & Culture
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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 »
Children & Youth
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![Children's Book Project]()
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 »
Children & Youth
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![Codology]()
Codology
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 29 reviews
JoshuaC wrote:
Nothing but good things to say about this team, they have been amazing to work with since we first started planning out the business, and I can't wait to see what else we can get done. I've enjoyed being a board member as being able to look over and help... more »
Technology
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![Educate Girls Globally]()
Educate Girls Globally
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
larry biehl wrote:
Educating Girls Globally (EGG)works to enroll young girls in schools in Rashistan, India. Having completed a 50 school pilot project, EGG is expanding to 500 schools in this traditionally under developed region in India. Educated girls contribute more... more »
Education
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![Empowering Children Bay Area]()
Empowering Children Bay Area
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.85 stars 40 reviews
ckehn3 wrote:
Experience Corps is a great program! I have been an AmeriCorps VISTA with this program for almost a year and have seen what a strong, positive impact Experience Corps makes in the lives of the students and our members. more »
Education
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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 »
Children & Youth
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![First Graduate]()
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 »
Children & Youth
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![Foundation For Students Rising Above]()
Foundation For Students Rising Above
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.98165 stars 109 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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![Friends of School of the Arts Foundation]()
Friends of School of the Arts Foundation
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 31 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 »
Arts & Culture
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![Friends of the San Francisco Independent Living Skills Program]()
Friends of the San Francisco Independent Living Skills Program
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 12 reviews
Seguthrie42 wrote:
When I was looking for a non-profit organization to get involved with, I knew I wanted one that had a clear mission to help youth in need, a committed team, and a proven track record of maximizing the use of every dollar donated. I could not be more pleased... more »
Education
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![Girls Who Venture]()
Girls Who Venture
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.91743 stars 109 reviews
Elijah1234 wrote:
Had a very good entrepreneurship program which really benefited the girls at my school more »
Education
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![Hearing and Speech Center of Northern California]()
Hearing and Speech Center of Northern California
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 17 reviews
hearmenow wrote:
I have been attending the Hearing and Speech Center for over 25 years for hearing related services. Besides the friendly atmosphere, the quality of care I receive is of the highest standard. I recommend their services and compared to other private audiology... more »
Education
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![Hebrew Free Loan]()
Hebrew Free Loan
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.99163 stars 239 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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![INTERNET ARCHIVE]()
INTERNET ARCHIVE
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
brewsterkahle wrote:
I am biased-- I work with this non-profit library, but am a big fan and supporter. Please visit the HQ in San Francisco, and especially tours on friday afternoons at 1pm (covid willing). more »
Arts & Culture
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![LearnUp Centers]()
LearnUp Centers
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 53 reviews
Amcteam101 wrote:
A one of a kind non-profit! My nine year old son has always struggled with reading and I wish that I knew about Learnup Center years ago. Tutoring is incredibly expensive, but Learnup offers an efficient program for helping our young readers progress... more »
Education
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![Minds Matter Bay Area (MMBay)]()
Minds Matter Bay Area (MMBay)
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.96 stars 50 reviews
melads wrote:
Inspiring leadership. Energetic volunteer community. It’s rare to find such a non profit that provide the students so much dedicated support — from dedicated mentors, math and verbal instructors, to strong programming, full summer program sponsorships... more »
Education
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![Mission Hiring Hall, Inc.]()
Mission Hiring Hall, Inc.
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.66667 stars 3 reviews
itachihara wrote:
Queena Lu; Our leader - trainer was extremely helpful and resourceful in providing us with top professional instruction on "Customer Service" The focus was on how we can actively use ideas and suggestion given to us in the classroom setting. Queena took... more »
Education
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![Nepal Youth Foundation]()
Nepal Youth Foundation
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.93909 stars 197 reviews
FriendOfNepal wrote:
NYOF is an excellent organization. They're making a huge difference in the lives of thousands of children in Nepal by providing them with health care, education, and human rights. Because of the low cost of living in Nepal, and because NYOF implements... more »
Education
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![Partners In School Innovation]()
Partners In School Innovation
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.95455 stars 44 reviews
TT wrote:
PartnersSI focuses on systemic improvements in the bottom 10% of public elementary schools serving children disadvantaged by life, income level and the challenges of learning English. Focusing on literacy results in grades 2-6 through multi-year partnerships... more »
Education
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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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![Refugee & Immigrant Transitions]()
Refugee & Immigrant Transitions
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
jenmoll wrote:
Volunteering for Refugee Transitions has been an eye-opening experience for me. It has taken me into the homes of people I would never have become close to, allowing us to learn from each other about our very different experiences and cultural backgrounds.... more »
Education
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![Room To Read]()
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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![San Francisco Coalition of Essential Small Schools]()
San Francisco Coalition of Essential Small Schools
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 4 reviews
Writer wrote:
SF-CESS does the work of creating conditions so that educators, schools and communities can talk about uncomfortable truths that need to be discussed to better serve all students. I was born and raised in San Francisco, and had the fortunate experience... more »
Education
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![San Francisco Waldorf School Association]()
San Francisco Waldorf School Association
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
MitchM wrote:
SFWS is a great school, and a leader in Waldorf Education in North America. Over the past 10 years, the school has ramped up its philanthropic giving, carrying out successful endowment and capital campaigns, while also growing Annual Fund support by 150%.... more »
Education
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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 »
Children & Youth
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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 »
Children & Youth
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![Summer Search]()
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 »
Children & Youth
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![Sunsar Maya Inc]()
Sunsar Maya Inc
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 13 reviews
sstudebaker wrote:
The absolute best. Honest, hardworking and transparent. Doing the work with great love and great results. more »
Education
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![Tandem, Partners in Early Learning]()
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 »
Children & Youth
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![Wah Mei School]()
Wah Mei School
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.63636 stars 11 reviews
mmom wrote:
A cozy preschool environment with warm and loving teachers. My child was there for two years and loved attending school everyday! more »
Education
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![Youth Tennis Advantage]()
Youth Tennis Advantage
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.7 stars 40 reviews
coach white wrote:
As a teaching professional of tennis for over 25 years www.nyjtl.org, in New York with sites from Chelsea to the Harlem Armory, mens and womens tennis North Carolina A&T;University www.northcarolina a&t;.org.,the San Francisco Tennis Club www.sftc.org.... more »
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