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Pet Assistance, Inc.
Pet Assistance is an amazing organization that helped us save the life of our beloved German Shepherd, Severus. Without the help of people Ruth and organizations like this one, we never would have been... more
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San Francisco Health Nonprofits and Charities
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One Heart World-Wide
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
MikeDraper wrote:
I've been with this non-profit for over 10 years, first serving as a volunteer to teach about pregnancy complications and how people living in rural Tibet could recognize and treat some of these major complications. I was asked to be on the board, agreed,... more »
Health
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Community Health Resource Center
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
SMeyerMD wrote:
The Community Health Resource Center (CHRC) is a remarkable gem hidden in the corner of the California Pacific Medical Center Professional building at 2100 Webster street. This care center focuses on the essentials of everyday well-being with an emphasis... more »
Mental Health
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Dignity Health
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
3.5 stars 2 reviews
demonrn wrote:
A non profit that spends MILLIONS on advertising and branding. WTF! more »
Health
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Alliance For Smiles
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 33 reviews
argasdoc wrote:
I volunteered as an anesthesiologist for this organization on a recent trip to Dhaka, Bangladesh. I was impressed with the dedication of the staff and volunteers to provide repairs to cleft lips and palates that the children of Dhaka. The quality of care... more »
Health
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Breast Cancer Prevention Partners
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.94737 stars 19 reviews
bawsum wrote:
The Breast Cancer Fund has focused for years on working towards eliminating environmental chemicals that are linked to breast cancer. Their State of the Evidence publication is a wealth of information. The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics made the public... more »
Health
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Vouchers 4 Veggies - EatSF
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 43 reviews
verapitt wrote:
I would like to say that since EatSF program started in 2015 in Tenderloin neighborhood that there's less people going hungry. That their able to afford and eat sustainable fruits and vegetables. The nonprofit agency that I work for participants... more »
Food
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Shanti Project
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.98864 stars 88 reviews
JonathanP wrote:
I moved to the US from Scotland and was lucky enough to be able to find my new home in San Francisco. After a year, I realized that while there was plenty to do between work and play, I wanted to find a volunteer opportunity in San Francisco. A friend... more »
Animals
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Good Shepherd Gracenter
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.875 stars 16 reviews
shauna1 wrote:
My experience at the Gracenter was life changing. Their focus was on treating the whole person, integrating the spirit, mind and physical body. In addition to classes, I received individual and group therapy by a an experienced professional psychologist.... more »
Mental Health
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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 »
Arts & Culture
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Project Open Hand
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.69048 stars 42 reviews
partong wrote:
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES GIVE MONEY TO THIS ORGANIZATION!!! Our company supplied produce to Project Open Hand for many years. After I bought the company, it came to my attention that the chef at Project Open Hand had been hitting my company up... more »
Food
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thesecondopinion
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.98246 stars 57 reviews
mistoll wrote:
What a great resource! The only agency in the US that provides free multidisciplinary second opinions. Instead of just one doctor from one discipline reviewing medical records, thesecondopinion provides 4 to 6 doctors from different specialties and from... more »
Health
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Autoinflammatory Alliance
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 35 reviews
Karen M. wrote:
Very helpful in connecting me with other patients and sourcing information from experts, especially when I fell pregnant. The pdf from website was invaluable in helping myself and my doctors evaluate my symptoms. more »
Health
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Lions Eye Foundation Of California Nevada Inc
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
A Galarraga Montes de Oca M. A. wrote:
During my time as a Literacy Consultant with the Clark County Library District in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Lions Club assisted our clients with gaining access to ophthalmology services and in fulfilling prescriptions for eye glasses. The Lions Club... more »
Disabilities
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Operation Access
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 14 reviews
Operation Access wrote:
Operation Access is a great organization that leverages the generosity of volunteer medical professionals in order to help bridge the healthcare gap. I feel great knowing that for the $100 donation I made last year, they were able to provide more than... more »
Health
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Breathe California Golden Gate Public Health Partnership
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.94595 stars 37 reviews
esther1 wrote:
Facilitating the classes are very rewarding. At first I didn't think that very many people would actually quit. I have gotten to see first hand the determination, motivation and strength of the classes as a whole. The group support is so powerful in assisting... more »
Environment
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Circulo De Vida Cancer Support and Resource Center
- Location:
- San Francisco , CA
4.96429 stars 28 reviews
Anna48 wrote:
Circulo de Vida (CDV) is an invaluable asset to Latino families in the San Francisco Bay Area who have been affected by cancer. They are the most comprehensive psychosocial health service provider for Latinos with cancer and their families. They have... more »
Mental Health
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CALIFORNIA ADVOCATES FOR NURSING HOME REFORM
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
3 stars 2 reviews
GregJohnson wrote:
Their foundation is purely a lawyer referral service in hopes of suing others for "elder abuse". Lawyers pay for referrals from this agency. Over 20% of their operating income is spent on lobbying. more »
Health
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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 »
Children & Youth
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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 »
Children & Youth
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Ellen Meadows Prosthetic Handfoundation
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
jimln4 wrote:
Give hope, give a hand project - in ten years has given 26,000 LN-4 Prosthetic hands in over 80 countries, always given free of cost. LN-4.org more »
Health
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SAN FRANCISCO AIDS FOUNDATION
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
1 stars 1 review
Writer wrote:
I hate writing this review because it's so sad. I am 59, have had HIV since 2005, am troubled by a number of issues including 1) Sutter Health (Bay Area's octopus healthcare hospital chain) having changed my ADAP/OAHIPP enrollment person from an R.N.,... more »
Civil Rights
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MIDWIVES ON MISSIONS OF SERVICE
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
TrishLRoss wrote:
I volunteer with MOMS. I am so proud of the way we work, deliberately and carefully to empower some of the poorest women on earth. We give them tools to become change agents and to provide good reproductive health care. MOMS leadership has... more »
Education
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Global Aids Interfaith Alliance
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 7 reviews
eskridgee wrote:
This organization was founded in 2000 in an effort to prevent Mother to Child transmission of HIV in resource poor countries. Since that time GAIA has focused on efforts to combat HIV/AIDS in Malawi, a small sub-Saharan country which is one of the poorest... more »
Health
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AIDS Legal Referral Panel of the San Francisco Bay Area
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
3.5 stars 4 reviews
jerrythefaerie wrote:
I had a very bad experience with this group that is supposed to help people with AIDS on small fixed disability incomes with pro-bono advice on legal problems. I was facing eviction from my inexpensive rent contolled apartment of 27 years, as it was... more »
Civil Rights
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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 »
Children & Youth
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