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![Support For Families Of Children With Disabilities]()
Support For Families Of Children With Disabilities
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.968 stars 125 reviews
Eugenia Shen wrote:
Through the Junior League, I have had the opportunity to work closely with this organization. The staff is extremely motivated with a sincere dedication to the families and is always working to improve the quality of services offered. The families are... more »
Disabilities
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![Swords To Plowshares]()
Swords To Plowshares
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.77778 stars 81 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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Thesecondopinion
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.98765 stars 81 reviews
mistoll wrote:
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Health
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![San Francisco Women's Centers]()
San Francisco Women's Centers
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 28 reviews
craig newmark wrote:
The folks at The Women's Building are doing great work to help out women and girls in need. It's a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, multi-service center for women and girls in the Mission district in SF. more »
Civil Rights
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![Compass Family Services]()
Compass Family Services
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.96 stars 25 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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![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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![Good Shepherd Gracenter]()
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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![Conard House]()
Conard House
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.66667 stars 15 reviews
srehmani84 wrote:
Great organization supporting mental health and homelessness in San Francisco. more »
Mental Health
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![Ambulatory Surgery Access Coalition Dba Operation Access]()
Ambulatory Surgery Access Coalition Dba Operation Access
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 15 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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![Eldergivers Dba Art With Elders]()
Eldergivers Dba Art With Elders
- Location:
- SAN FRANCISCO, CA
5 stars 13 reviews
Alonzo King wrote:
Art is the door to the deepest knowledge at any age, and Eldergivers opens that door for so many who otherwise would not have known, that art was their birthright and natural home. Eldergivers is one of the most inspiring organizations in the Bay Area. more »
Arts & Culture
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![Magic Tooth Bus]()
Magic Tooth Bus
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 11 reviews
editacruzscore wrote:
The founders of Magic ToothBus reached out to SCORE five years ago to get this non-profit started. They have come a long way, and is now offering a much needed service to low-income children in San Francisco. There was a gap in the dental services available... more »
Human Services
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![Board Of Trustee Of The Glide Foundation]()
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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![Homeless Prenatal Program, Inc.]()
Homeless Prenatal Program, Inc.
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.9 stars 10 reviews
volunteerdoula wrote:
Homeless Prenatal Program is a wonderful organization. They provide an amazing standard of fundamental services to all who pass through their doors, and they do it with love and compassion. more »
Health
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![Edgewood Center For Children And Families]()
Edgewood Center For Children And Families
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.875 stars 8 reviews
psalmnine1 wrote:
I will never forget Edgewood Children's Services and what they did for my son. My son resided at Edgewood for 18 months as part of their residential treatment program and NPS school. The staff was amazing. Each person that our family came in contact... more »
Children & Youth
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![New Door Ventures]()
New Door Ventures
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.85714 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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![Aids Legal Referral Panel Of The San Francisco Bay Area]()
Aids Legal Referral Panel Of The San Francisco Bay Area
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
3.8 stars 5 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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![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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![Self-Help For The Elderly]()
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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![Homeless Children's Network]()
Homeless Children's Network
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4 stars 3 reviews
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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![Zen Hospice Project]()
Zen Hospice Project
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
1 stars 2 reviews
LostCause wrote:
The Executive Director's behavior has been unprofessional, immature, and alarmingly inappropriate, raising serious concerns about his ability to lead effectively. Since his tenure began, revenue has declined dramatically while overhead costs have surged.... more »
Human Services
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![Curry Senior Center]()
Curry Senior Center
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
3 stars 2 reviews
ydea13 wrote:
The Curry Senior Center lunch program is one of the best volunteer experiences I've ever had. The staff is great, the lunch is well-organized, and the seniors are really appreciative. The official job description is to serve a hot lunch, but the real... more »
Human Services
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![California Advocates For Nursing Home Reform]()
California Advocates For Nursing Home Reform
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
3 stars 2 reviews
GregJohnson wrote:
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Health
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Catholic Charities
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
1 stars 1 review
allbymyself wrote:
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Mental Health
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![San Francisco Community Fund]()
San Francisco Community Fund
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The Fund provides a connection between donors and people in urgent need of modest assistance. Seniors with critical needs; women... more »
Human Services
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![American Society On Aging]()
American Society On Aging
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0 stars 0 reviews
The American Society on Aging is the nation's largest multi disciplinary community of professionals working with and on behalf... more »
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![Child Care Law Center]()
Child Care Law Center
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The Child Care Law Center uses legal tools to make high quality, affordable child care available to every child, family and community,... more »
Civil Rights
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![Charity Cultural Services Center]()
Charity Cultural Services Center
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Charity Cultural Services Center (CCSC) aims to help children, youth and adults prepare a better future by offering support and... more »
Children & Youth
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![Wu Yee Children's Services]()
Wu Yee Children's Services
- Location:
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0 stars 0 reviews
Wu Yee creates opportunities for children to be healthy, for families to thrive, and for communities to be strong. more »
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![On Lok Inc]()
On Lok Inc
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To maintain and develop health care models for the well-being and dignity of the elderly and chronically ill through education,... more »
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![The Red Tab Foundation]()
The Red Tab Foundation
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The red tab foundation supports members of the ls&co. Community in maintaining and building a secure financial future through... more »
Disaster Aid
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![Bay Area Council Foundation]()
Bay Area Council Foundation
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Our vision of a stronger, innovative, globally competitive and more vibrant region is empowered by our mission: to foster a healthy... more »
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![Jewish Family & Childrens Services]()
Jewish Family & Childrens Services
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties reaches out to people... more »
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![Maitri]()
Maitri
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
No one should have to suffer or die alone. Maitri provides compassionate residential care to men and women living with AIDS in... more »
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![Epiphany Center (Mount St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth)]()
Epiphany Center (Mount St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth)
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- San Francisco, CA
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