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![La Casa De Las Madres]()
La Casa De Las Madres
- Location:
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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 »
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![Swords to Plowshares]()
Swords to Plowshares
- Location:
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Chuck Woodson wrote:
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![The Arc San Francisco]()
The Arc San Francisco
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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 »
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![HomeMore Project Inc]()
HomeMore Project Inc
- Location:
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![HomeRise]()
HomeRise
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Raphael wrote:
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North Beach Citizens
- Location:
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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 »
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![Miracle Messages]()
Miracle Messages
- Location:
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kfrancesw wrote:
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![Compass Family Services]()
Compass Family Services
- Location:
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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 »
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![Good Shepherd Gracenter]()
Good Shepherd Gracenter
- Location:
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4.875 stars 16 reviews
shauna1 wrote:
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![HandsOn Bay Area]()
HandsOn Bay Area
- Location:
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Rosaline J. wrote:
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![Larkin Street Youth Services]()
Larkin Street Youth Services
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.5 stars 8 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 »
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New Door Ventures
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anne wrote:
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![Community Forward SF]()
Community Forward SF
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 5 reviews
eug80b wrote:
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![Greenbelt Alliance]()
Greenbelt Alliance
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5 stars 5 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 »
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![Episcopal Community Services Of San Francisco]()
Episcopal Community Services Of San Francisco
- Location:
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2 stars 4 reviews
JeanneTanner wrote:
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![Self-Help for the Elderly]()
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- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.5 stars 4 reviews
DrSoybeans wrote:
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![Homeless Children's Network]()
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- Location:
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4 stars 3 reviews
AlexJB wrote:
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![The Center For Common Concerns Inc]()
The Center For Common Concerns Inc
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4 stars 2 reviews
peruano-chicano wrote:
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![St. Anthony Foundation]()
St. Anthony Foundation
- Location:
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4.5 stars 2 reviews
caringperson wrote:
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![Bridge Housing Corporation]()
Bridge Housing Corporation
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
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![HAMILTON FAMILIES]()
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![LEAHS PANTRY INC]()
LEAHS PANTRY INC
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![Central City Hospitality House [aka Hospitality House]]()
Central City Hospitality House [aka Hospitality House]
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
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- Location:
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- San Francisco, CA
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![Q Foundation]()
Q Foundation
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![The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) of The Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF)]()
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- San Francisco, CA
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Bernal Heights Housing Corporation
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![San Francisco Rescue Mission Goodnews Tenderloin Assembly of God]()
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- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of homeless men, women and children. more »
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![Chinatown Community Development Center]()
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- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
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