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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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![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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![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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![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 »
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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 »
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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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![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 »
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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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![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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![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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![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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![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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![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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![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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![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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![Presidio Graduate School]()
Presidio Graduate School
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4 stars 20 reviews
Writer wrote:
Despite the challenges of being a small, private school these days, the fact remains that truly generous and amazing students are graduating from PGS and they're going on to tackle important issues. more »
Education
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![Wikimedia Foundation Inc]()
Wikimedia Foundation Inc
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
3.9 stars 20 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 »
Arts & Culture
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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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![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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![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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![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 »
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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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![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 »
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![San Francisco Education Fund]()
San Francisco Education Fund
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.5 stars 6 reviews
PamAutio wrote:
SFSV has been a partner for many years with the law firm for which I work (Heller Ehrman LLP) in our volunteer activites at John Muir Elementary School in the Western Addition. They have coordinated for us such activities as Black History read alouds,... more »
Education
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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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![Episcopal Community Services Of San Francisco]()
Episcopal Community Services Of San Francisco
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
2 stars 4 reviews
JeanneTanner wrote:
Next Door Shelter at 1001 Polk Street in San Francisco, CA is part of Episcopal Community Services in San Francisco, CA and is not a model shelter except as a model of illegality. Do not stay here. Lots of illegalities. So many, in fact, that one wonders... more »
Education
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![Synergy School]()
Synergy School
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.5 stars 4 reviews
MomH wrote:
Synergy School is what we want in a school. Fabulous, caring teachers and staff, a place that is safe for kids physically and emotionally, a place where academics are important but not everything. It's a place where art, music, and drama are taught individually... 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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![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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![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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![100 Friends]()
100 Friends
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
v14545996m wrote:
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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 »
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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 »
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![Net Impact]()
Net Impact
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To make a positive impact on society by growing and strengthening a community of leaders who use business to improve the world more »
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![French American International School]()
French American International School
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Guided by the principles of academic rigor and diversity, the French American International School offers programs of study in... more »
Education
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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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![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 »
Civil Rights
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![New Schools Fund]()
New Schools Fund
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
NEW SCHOOLS FUND'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE PUBLIC EDUCATION BY IDENTIFYING AND SUPPORTING THE MOST PROMISING EDUCATION VENTURES... more »
Education
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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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![Creative Commons Corporation]()
Creative Commons Corporation
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Creative Commons provides free tools that let authors, scientists, artists, and educators easily mark their creative work with... more »
Arts & Culture
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![Returning A Promise Scholarship Fund]()
Returning A Promise Scholarship Fund
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
By providing the needed funds, RAP helps and encourages the students of the East Los Angeles community to get an education. The... more »
Education
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![Urban School Of San Francisco]()
Urban School Of San Francisco
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The urban school of san francisco seeks to ignite a passion for learning, inspiring its students to become self-motivated, enthusiastic... more »
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![Parents For Public Schools Of San Francisco Inc]()
Parents For Public Schools Of San Francisco Inc
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Parents for Public Schools is a network of parents working together to build and ensure quality public education for all children... more »
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![Wiki Education Foundation]()
Wiki Education Foundation
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Wiki education engages students and academics to improve wikipedia, enrich student learning, and build a more informed public.... more »
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![Bay Scholars]()
Bay Scholars
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Bay Scholars promotes a life-altering experience connecting promising youth with transformative educational opportunities at... more »
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![High Resolves America]()
High Resolves America
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To develop young people as responsible citizens who work together to address humanity’s greatest challenges. more »
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