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High Fives Non-Profit Foundation
When I was 17, I broke my back and landed in a wheelchair. It has been the wildest adventure I’ve ever imagined and High Fives Foundation has been the jet fuel in my adventure engine. Through them,... more
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New Door Ventures
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 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 »
Children & Youth
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Swords to Plowshares
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.82278 stars 79 reviews
Chuck Woodson wrote:
Swords has been assisting Veterans in need since the 1970's in the San Francisco Bay area. To really evaluate a non-profit organization all you have to do is go to the men and women who are receiving the benefits from the organization. Having served 24... more »
Civil Rights
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La Casa De Las Madres
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- San Francisco, CA
4.81308 stars 107 reviews
bill wrote:
I love La Casa de las Madres. They provide amazing support to women and families in need - especially those fleeing domestic violence. Every year around the holidays, I 'adopt' a family or two and provide holiday presents to them, because no... more »
Homeless & Housing
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Good Shepherd Gracenter
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- San Francisco, CA
4.86667 stars 15 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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Variety Club of Northern California
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 20 reviews
Julia wrote:
I was introduced to Variety 4 years ago when I volunteered at a bike build event for underprivileged children and I’m proud to say I’ve been a donor ever since! I have been fortunate enough to attend some of the fantastic events Variety has thrown... more »
Arts & Culture
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Episcopal Community Services Of San Francisco
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
2.33333 stars 3 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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HandsOn Bay Area
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 10 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 »
Arts & Culture
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Compass Family Services
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.92308 stars 13 reviews
Alexsandro wrote:
This organization it's an example of Community support gear towards supporting families who are less fortunate. Their wraparound services ensure that clients have the tools and support needed for success!! more »
Homeless & Housing
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San Francisco Safehouse
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
carolashepard wrote:
San Francisco SafeHouse is a healing community that works with some of the most invisible and forgotten people of our city: women of all ages who are homeless victims of sexual exploitation, prostitution and human trafficking. At SafeHouse, we make... more »
Mental Health
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Community Housing Partnership
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.93548 stars 31 reviews
Raphael wrote:
Community Housing Partnership has been at the forefront of this country's efforts to provide solutions to homelessness for 20 years. And as CHP works to create pioneering and effective solutions for families and individuals who have endured homelessness,... more »
Job Training
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North Beach Citizens
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 7 reviews
golden0grl wrote:
For the past several years I have been involved with North Beach Citizens (“NBC”) - a local charity focused on helping the homeless and near-homeless in and around San Francisco. NBC is a fantastic organization, focused on making a meaningful impact... more »
Homeless & Housing
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Central City Hospitality House
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
Writer wrote:
I've been with this organization for almost 6 years and it's so rewarding to watch clients become self-sufficient and lend their hand out to help another. We do believe in second chances. One hand helping another!! more »
Mental Health
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St. Anthony Foundation
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.5 stars 2 reviews
caringperson wrote:
In all my years first as working in the profit and non-profit field and second as a person who needed to utilize the services of St. Anthony Foundation, San Francisco, I have never encountered such a caring organization. I have utilized their services... more »
Health
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Homeless Children's Network
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
AlexJB wrote:
I've been volunteering on the board of Homeless Childrens Network for several years now. They are an amazing organization. April Silas the Executive Director is the warmest, most loving person you can imagine, and the culture she creates at HCN reflects... more »
Mental Health
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Community Awareness And Treatment Services
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
eug80b wrote:
CATS is the most comprehensive program working to end homeless for people in San Francisco. Their highly trained and culturally competent staff responds to San Francisco’s diverse needs; as do their treatment and housing locations specifically designed... more »
Mental Health
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HAMILTON FAMILIES
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
sfrj wrote:
This is a truly wonderful organization. I have been involved with Hamilton Family Center for several years and can't say enough about the staff and organization. They care and work hard to help families in need in the city of San Francisco. more »
Homeless & Housing
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Raphael House Of San Francisco Inc
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.5 stars 2 reviews
KK wrote:
I have been a long-time donor to Raphael House. I am very impressed with their dedication to helping homeless families solve the root causes of their homelessness and achieve stable housing. There emphasis on parenting skills helps the next generation... more »
Children & Youth
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The Arc of San Francisco
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.78947 stars 38 reviews
ArcAngel2008 wrote:
The Arc of San Francisco is one of those non-profits that is quietly doing some of the best social work in the city. But as someone who has been a donor to them for years, I have gotten to know their work quite personally. The Arc helps people with... more »
Disabilities
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Larkin Street Youth Services
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 7 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 »
Children & Youth
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LEAHS PANTRY INC
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.5 stars 2 reviews
michelle41 wrote:
As a qualified nutritionist I was very excited to volunteer with Leah’s Pantry. They have created an excellent program for healthy eating for both adults and children, through which they aim to improve people’s health at the individual and... more »
Health
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Greenbelt Alliance
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 4 reviews
Matt O'Grady wrote:
I'vde known Greenbelt Alliance for more than ten years, and think it's among the most effective organizations in the Bay Area. Their dual approach - preserving open space while simultaneously promoting smart urban growth - has over the last 40 years shaped... more »
Environment
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Self-Help for the Elderly
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.5 stars 4 reviews
DrSoybeans wrote:
As a recent volunteer at the annual San Francisco Dragon Boat Races, I was given an opportunity to see this great organization in full operation. Their outreach programs and activities allow the community a chance to see what the organization does best.... more »
Homeless & Housing
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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
- 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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The Center For Common Concerns Inc
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Build community capacity to end homelessness, reduce poverty and to foster thriving, inclusive communities. more »
Homeless & Housing
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