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F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva, Inc
I volunteer at fish. They go over and above to help those neighbors in need. The food bank and Back Pack programs help provide food for families. They help the elderly with transportation and visits.... more
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San Luis Obispo Nonprofits and Charities
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Hospice of San Luis Obispo County
- Location:
- San Luis Obispo, CA
4.98947 stars 95 reviews
sherget wrote:
Volunteering at Hospice SLO has been such a positive impact on my life. Being in a professional environment where every person clearly cares for others has opened me up to a world of compassion. The staff and other volunteers are uniquely understanding... more »
Mental Health
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Senior Volunteer Services
- Location:
- San Luis Obispo, CA
4.94366 stars 71 reviews
Professional-Care wrote:
SVS supports a variety of programs that enhance the lives of seniors in our county. They are the parent organization for the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program that recruits senior volunteers and helps find meaningful volunteer assignments throughout... more »
Human Services
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SLO Food Bank
- Location:
- San Luis Obispo, CA
4.92424 stars 66 reviews
Melissa352 wrote:
I am very proud to be part of such a wonderful cause. It is extremely rewarding to see the direct impact we have on those we serve. Also, it's great to see that nutrition is the top priority. more »
Food
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Jack's Helping Hand
- Location:
- San Luis Obispo, CA
5 stars 17 reviews
shaedools wrote:
We were so grateful to get connected with Jacks Helping Hand after the birth of our first baby in the midst of the pandemic. We got thrown into a medical world full of unknowns as first time parents. We watched our 3 week old baby fight for her life,... more »
Children & Youth
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Along Comes Hope
- Location:
- San Luis Obispo, CA
4.81818 stars 11 reviews
gdiamond wrote:
A dedicated and truly caring organization that connects with the children and families in a remarkable way. more »
Health
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Friends Of San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
- Location:
- Sn Luis Obisp, CA
4.9 stars 10 reviews
KingLouie wrote:
The volunteer community at the SLO Botanical Garden is like a second family. I have made so many lifelong friendships through this organization and truly appreciate their mission and dedication to honor and preserve our connection with nature. I am always... more »
Environment
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SLO Noor Foundation Health Clinics
- Location:
- San Luis Obispo, CA
5 stars 10 reviews
sphelan wrote:
NOOR reaches people who have no access to medical care, providing critical services to people in need. NOOR offers culturally competent and high quality care. Many people in our region have no insurance and would otherwise have no access to diabetes,... more »
Health
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Operation Surf
- Location:
- San Luis Obispo, CA
4.88889 stars 9 reviews
Amandacuraza wrote:
Amazing Surf Adventures has allowed me to meet incredible people, witness lives change, and see the impact Ocean Therapy has on the lives of those in need. The mass support of communities, volunteers, and anyone who is a part of it speaks volumes. Truly... more »
Health
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Family Care Network, Inc.
- Location:
- San Luis Obispo, CA
5 stars 8 reviews
jgaribay wrote:
My family received WRAP services for approximately two years due to our sons severe emotional needs. He had constant rages, self harming behaviors (cutting and burning himself) and the whole family was in a state of crisis on a daily basis. FCNI came... more »
Children & Youth
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Woods Humane Society Inc
- Location:
- San Luis Obispo, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
Leanna321 wrote:
this non profit has saved many innocent animals life's and I got my little cat and dog mittens and jojo. more »
Animals
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Seeds of Hope International Partnerships Inc.
- Location:
- San Luis Obispo, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
arley wrote:
I traveled to Zambia to help train the well drillers in air rotary drilling. The people were very friendly and welcomed me with open arms. Seeds of Hope did a great job of hosting. I found that they had truly done some amazing things with very little.... more »
Food
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The Land Conservancy Of San Luis Obispo County
- Location:
- San Luis Obisp, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
Wende wrote:
I really appreciate that The Land Conservancy protects outdoor places for wildlife and places for people to hike, play and raise food. Their work benefits everyone in the community - including businesses and tourists - with a tangible outcome. Anyone... more »
Environment
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Jewish Community Center of San Luis Obispo
- Location:
- San Luis Obispo, CA
4.5 stars 2 reviews
stormj wrote:
This is a fantastic organization with a very bright future that is working to provide a basis for a common community among the Jews of San Luis Obispo county, very much on the "frontier" of Jewish life. The programming is fantastic already and will only... more »
Civil Rights
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Women's Community Center of San Luis Obispo County
- Location:
- San Luis obispo, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
mellowswan wrote:
My experience with WCCSLO has been wonderful! Not only I have met great women, super sisters who are loyal, fun, smart and creative, but also it has given me the opportunity of getting involved in their newspaper, the Women's Press, where I have written... more »
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Flying Samaritans
- Location:
- San Luis Obisp, CA
5 stars 1 review
Stacy W.1 wrote:
"Flying Sams" is a GREAT organization. The volunteers give so much of their time, effort, and money to make free and regular healthcare available to the people of Baja, Mexico. They Are highly respected in the communities they have clinics in. I... more »
Health
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SLOROLL COMMUNITY INITIATIVE
- Location:
- San Luis Obispo, CA
5 stars 1 review
Jacksonbones50 wrote:
My fiance and I are broke homeless sick! Both fresh out of hospitals hours away from each other 3 month separation we lived in are van one night we lost are home belongings and almost cost me my life! I support both of us were broke need help were good... more »
Sports
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CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of San Luis Obispo County, Inc.
- Location:
- San Luis Obispo, CA
5 stars 1 review
BelieverBee wrote:
This non-profit assists children by providing someone to be there for them - when the family is not. These children are generally discovered when CPS or some other law enforcement agency has intervened in a potential dangerous situation or home environment.... more »
Children & Youth
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ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
- Location:
- San Luis Obispo, CA
5 stars 1 review
Writer wrote:
ECOSLO has been an important force for the local environment throughout its 40+ years. Many good friends and I have donated time and money to ECOSLO so they can do the work we need done to protect wildlife and habitat. I've been involved with ECOSLO since... more »
Environment
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End Kids Cancer
- Location:
- Sn Luis Obisp, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To support research and clinical trials that will cure neuroblastoma with an emphasis on non-toxic treatments. more »
Health
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Environment
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Big Brothers-Big Sisters Of San Luis Obispo County
- Location:
- San Luis Obispo, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their... more »
Children & Youth
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Restorative Partners Inc
- Location:
- San Luis Obispo, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Transforming lives impacted by crime through healing services and relationships and create a safer community where everyone belongs.... more »
Mental Health
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Son Care Foundation
- Location:
- San Luis Obispo, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Fostering hope, empowering and saving lives with practical mentorship and the healing power of the human-canine bond. more »
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Christian Ministry Jesus Is The Way The Truth And The Life
- Location:
- Sn Luis Obisp, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Children & Youth
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Slo Tigers Athletics Boosters
- Location:
- Sn Luis Obisp, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To support slo high school athletics. more »
Education
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TRANSITIONS - MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
- Location:
- San Luis Obispo, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Transitions-Mental Health Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating stigma and promoting recovery and wellness... more »
Mental Health
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YMCA of San Luis Obispo County
- Location:
- San Luis Obispo, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Founded in 1883, YMCAs collectively make up the largest nonprofit community service organization in America. YMCAs are at the... more »
Human Services
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SPOKES
- Location:
- San Luis Obispo, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Guiding nonprofits to achieve their goals through support and expert resources. more »
Education
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Foundation For San Luis Obispo County Public Libraries
- Location:
- Sn Luis Obispo, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Our mission is to strengthen the San Luis Obispo County Library System through ambassadorship and financial support. more »
Arts & Culture
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United Way Of San Luis Obispo County
- Location:
- San Luis Obispo, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
United way is working to build a stronger, healthier, more compassionate community in slo county through impact grant awards and... more »
Human Services
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Hospice Partners Inc
- Location:
- San Luis Obispo, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Our team of caregivers are dedicated to providing comfort, compassion, and choice to patients and families facing end-of-life... more »
Health
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Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center
- Location:
- Sn Luis Obisp, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To strengthen quality-of-life for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, and the lives they touch through compassion, commitment... more »
Disabilities
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Dancing with ED Inc
- Location:
- San Luis Obisp, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Our Mission: Dancing With ED is dedicated to inspiring all members of the dance community to love and care for their bodies through... more »
Education
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