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Hope Services
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- San Jose, CA
4.76344 stars 93 reviews
3DMark40 wrote:
Hope Services is a good organization that is a vital part of the developmental disability community. My experience at Hope Services has been rewarding so far. As a Client Advocate Peer Counselor working with the developmental disabilities people, I am... more »
Children & Youth
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![ABRAHAMIC ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL INC]()
ABRAHAMIC ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL INC
- Location:
- San Jose, CA
5 stars 73 reviews
hasnat wrote:
As the outreach manager for West Valley Muslim Association (WVMA), I have been involved with Abrahamic Alliance for a few years. WVMA has participated in both feed the hungry and habitat for humanity type projects. Abrahamic Alliance is a great non-profit... more »
Human Services
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![Viet Dreams]()
Viet Dreams
- Location:
- San Jose, CA
4.9661 stars 59 reviews
ChiBeCause wrote:
We have collaborated with Viet Dreams on numerous projects and we couldn't thank Viet Dreams enough for their hard-work & dedication. Their process is very transparent. Donors & partners are recognized publicly & they feel well connected to the projects... more »
Human Services
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![Life Services Alternatives]()
Life Services Alternatives
- Location:
- San Jose, CA
4.98276 stars 58 reviews
Walter U. wrote:
Our son is moving into his new home provided by LSA. They have been so welcoming, helping him to meet his new friends and get settled. more »
Disabilities
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![Martha's Kitchen]()
Martha's Kitchen
- Location:
- San Jose, CA
5 stars 56 reviews
jerrib1961 wrote:
I discovered Martha's Kitchen several years ago when I was doing my year end donations. I've been very concerned about the discussions of child hunger in America and I wanted to donate locally. Martha's Kitchen is just a few miles from me and they do... more »
Food
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![Sunday Friends Foundation]()
Sunday Friends Foundation
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- San Jose, CA
4.94 stars 50 reviews
Janis wrote:
Sunday Friends works with over 900 families in need in San Jose, California. These are the families who demonstrate program after program that they prefer to earn what they need and to give back to their community rather than to receive mere handouts.... more »
Children & Youth
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![Silicon Valley Independent Living Center]()
Silicon Valley Independent Living Center
- Location:
- San Jose, CA
4.89286 stars 28 reviews
nomadsku wrote:
The staff at SVILC have always been supportive and have always been accommodating to me as a volunteer. Everyone is always so friendly. more »
Civil Rights
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![Parents Helping Parents Inc]()
Parents Helping Parents Inc
- Location:
- San Jose, CA
4.92857 stars 14 reviews
al35la wrote:
Can't say enough nice things about this organization. They are so helpful to families with children with special needs (all kinds of special needs). Sometimes you just need a little help to focus when you're so exhausted and that's what PHP does. They... more »
Disabilities
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Midtown Family Services
- Location:
- San Jose, CA
5 stars 10 reviews
mariaf wrote:
Midtown haven been working for the community. During this difficult time, Midtown has helped hundreds of families not become homeless. During the Covid-19 pandemic, midtown helped families who lost their jobs, became ill or reduced their working hours... more »
Homeless & Housing
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![Opportunity Fund]()
Opportunity Fund
- Location:
- San Jose, CA
4 stars 9 reviews
Mattie Wheeler wrote:
Having volunteered with Opportunity Fund for a year, I can attest to the difference that it really makes in the lives of Bay Area residents. The Bay Area is one of the most expensive areas to live in the US, and Opportunity Fund is extremely helpful to... more »
Human Services
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![CityTeam]()
CityTeam
- Location:
- San Jose, CA
4.11111 stars 9 reviews
LeDee wrote:
Mr. Charles Knuckles has abused his powers by being bias and not demonstrating that he is working for the public. He helped send my husband to jail, while he did not break any laws, he only went against Mr. Knuckles beliefs. Mr. Knuckles even told my... more »
Mental Health
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![Recovery Cafe San Jose Inc.]()
Recovery Cafe San Jose Inc.
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5 stars 7 reviews
CMRF wrote:
RCSJ is a fabulous resource providing support, a meal, a friendly face, and recovery~ genuine care and concern for our fellow humans! more »
Mental Health
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![Sacred Heart Community Service]()
Sacred Heart Community Service
- Location:
- San Jose, CA
5 stars 6 reviews
Bill wrote:
Sacred Heart Community Service is a wonderful organization. The breadth of services that they provide to the community is amazing. They really understand that in order for people to improve their own lives, they need to have their basic needs met, so... more »
Education
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![Asian Americans for Community Involvement of Santa Clara County]()
Asian Americans for Community Involvement of Santa Clara County
- Location:
- San Jose, CA
4.8 stars 5 reviews
evan.low wrote:
I received a number of services for my family that helped to maintain the quality of life for my loved ones. They were the only organization that my family members were able to relate to and felt comfortable with their expertise in language and cultural... more »
Health
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![No Time To Waste]()
No Time To Waste
- Location:
- San Jose, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
allisondao wrote:
I volunteered with NTTW and it was amazing! Everything was very straight forward, organized, and clear. Paul is a great communicator and is great to work with. I appreciated his updates and information about the positive impacts that the organization... more »
Homeless & Housing
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![Hunger At Home]()
Hunger At Home
- Location:
- San Jose, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
MwMiller wrote:
So proud of this organization. Partnering with 30 other non-profits in the Silicon Valley safely feeding those who are food challenged. Since March 19 Hunger at Home has served and distributed over 2.5 million meals. Supported by local government, corporations... more »
Food
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![Sourcewise]()
Sourcewise
- Location:
- San Jose, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
daniellem76 wrote:
As a local gerontoogy columnist in Santa Clara County, I am always looking for organizations who strive to make a difference in the lives of seniors and their caregivers. In doing so, I discovered Council on Aging Silicon Valley. The most interesting... more »
Human Services
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![Expandability Programs of Goodwill of Silicon Valley]()
Expandability Programs of Goodwill of Silicon Valley
- Location:
- San Jose, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
hegstrom wrote:
I was awarded an Encore Fellowship (Encore is also an exceptional non-profit organization!) to work at Expandability, a mission of Goodwill of Silicon Valley, for 1 year. My task as business developer was to secure internships or employment for individuals... more »
Education
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![ZenVidhya]()
ZenVidhya
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- San Jose, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
jayalakshmi wrote:
I am most privileged to write my experience as a student of singaji.I have attended many sessions of zen vidhya and gained life changing insights which has changed my life for the better.It has helped me transform to be a better person.I am able to apply... more »
Human Services
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![Law Foundation of Silicon Valley]()
Law Foundation of Silicon Valley
- Location:
- San Jose, CA
5 stars 1 review
TeraGoodwin wrote:
This agency has gone above an beyond for me on several occasions while I was hospitalized in an inpatient psychiatric unit. I was having my rights as a human being taken away from me because the hospital felt I was a danger to myself and was then subjecting... more »
Civil Rights
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![ALMADEN VALLEY COUNSELING SERVICE INC]()
ALMADEN VALLEY COUNSELING SERVICE INC
- Location:
- San Jose, CA
5 stars 1 review
avycs wrote:
I Have been involved in this non-profit for over 30 years. Initially as a volunteer, then as staff ( Executive Director) and now in my retirement, again as a volunteer. This non profit provides low cost counseling services to individuals, families and... more »
Mental Health
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![THE UNITY CARE GROUP]()
THE UNITY CARE GROUP
- Location:
- San Jose, CA
5 stars 1 review
Mark Y. wrote:
The Unity Care Group is focused on at-risk and under-served children, youth, and their families. It provides foster care for children, and transitional housing and counseling for young adults of 18-22 who - in the past - would "age out" of the foster... more »
Children & Youth
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![Independent Peer Socialization Training Program]()
Independent Peer Socialization Training Program
- Location:
- San Jose, CA
5 stars 1 review
IPSTP wrote:
I will let others evaluate our program, but I will say that it was the first program in California to bring autistic and non-disabled children and young adults together for the purpose of social skills training. Though woefully underfunded, we have managed... more »
Disabilities
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![Rahima International Foundation]()
Rahima International Foundation
- Location:
- San Jose, CA
5 stars 1 review
ishrathusain wrote:
Rahima Foundation helps people in need of basic necessities like food, shelter, education, transportation, etc. I have been a volunteer for 20 years. The founder, Habibe Husain is a remarkable women with great compassion, vision, and executive skills.... more »
Human Services
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![Acts of Kindness Inc.]()
Acts of Kindness Inc.
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- San Jose, CA
5 stars 1 review
dustinmasters wrote:
Great experience. Concerned, Caring, helpful. Miss Marcelina is the best!!! more »
Food
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Navigator UA
- Location:
- San Jose, CA
5 stars 1 review
Connelly123 wrote:
I met the vice president, Liliana Melnychuk (Lily) at a volunteer event last year. I have talked to many Ukrainian volunteers, but Lily is one of the few who demonstrates an outstanding level of social and emotional intelligence that is extremely... more »
Human Services
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![San Jose Grail Family Services]()
San Jose Grail Family Services
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- San Jose, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Grail Family Services strengthens family capacity to support young children's positive educational outcomes and to build a thriving... more »
Children & Youth
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Community Technology Alliance
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- San Jose, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
We connect silos of data. You analyze and act. They escape homelessness and poverty. Our open source and enterprise level tools... more »
Homeless & Housing
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The Grateful Garment Project
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- San Jose, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To ensure that every victim of a sexual crime who crosses the threshold of a sart facility, or who seeks medical attention, and/or... more »
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