San Mateo Nonprofits and Charities

Samaritan House

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San Mateo, CA

4.98065 stars 155 reviews

Susan wrote:

Samaritan House provides vital services to central San Mateo County. They work closely with families to address the wide variety of issues faced by those in poverty. What has impressed me is their commitment to the whole individual providing... more »

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Top Rated Awards 2024

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San Mateo, CA

Food

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CORA - Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse

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San Mateo, CA

4.9 stars 60 reviews

jendoc1 wrote:

The only comprehensive domestic violence service agency in San Mateo County, CORA (Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse) provides vital services to women and children impacted by abuse. CORA helps clients to attain a renewed sense of self-worth and... more »

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San Mateo, CA

Mental Health

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Peninsula Bridge

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San Mateo, CA

4.94444 stars 36 reviews

olga wrote:

Mi nombre es Olga, yo tengo a mi hijo David en Peninsula Bridge. El esta muy contento en este programa y yo he mirado que el le ha servido mucho. Yo quiero dar las gracias por haberme dado la oportunidad a David de asistir a este programa. Todo es... more »

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Top Rated Awards 2024

Location:

San Mateo, CA

Education

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Sustainable San Mateo County

Location:

San Mateo, CA

4.97059 stars 34 reviews

Ruth Peterson wrote:

I am the Board Chair for this nonprofit. We educate about all 3 E's of sustainability - Economy, social Equity and the Environment. We stay true to our purpose, limit ourselves to the County of San Mateo, California, and publish an annual Indicators Report... more »

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San Mateo, CA

Environment

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Sonrisas Dental Health

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San Mateo, CA

5 stars 12 reviews

juliacei wrote:

About three years ago I had the opportunity to volunteer for Sonrisas dental clinic at one of their dental screenings at a local elementary school, it was wonderful, over 150 students were screened and each child that had a serious dental "issue" was... more »

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San Mateo, CA

Health

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San Mateo County Health Foundation

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San Mateo, CA

5 stars 8 reviews

janerichey wrote:

I was able to do photography for the wonderful events produced by Patricia O'Brien, Executive Director, honoring the doctors there. The experience was rewarding, and I was so happy to contribute to the good San Mateo County Health foundation is doing... more »

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San Mateo, CA

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San Mateo Police Activities League

Location:

San Mateo, CA

5 stars 6 reviews

Gina wrote:

This is a true solution for societal problems involving our community. It creates opportunites for kids and teaches them to grow because it is consistent with good role models (police). It creates comraderie with kids of similar backgrounds to have... more »

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San Mateo, CA

Children & Youth

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CuriOdyssey

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San Mateo, CA

4.83333 stars 6 reviews

Lcarc wrote:

Every time I go back there is something new to see. New exhibits seem to be out once a year. wildlife show is full every time Ive been there. more »

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San Mateo, CA

Arts & Culture

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Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center

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San Mateo, CA

5 stars 3 reviews

Paul wrote:

The Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center is a five-star organization built upon the quality and dedication of its leadership and staff. Its numerous community programs have provided tremendous value to San Mateo County, and I am proud of my association... more »

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San Mateo, CA

Children & Youth

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HILLBARN THEATRE INC

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Foster City, CA

3.66667 stars 3 reviews

rsieber wrote:

As an actress in Peninsula theaters, I appreciate the "family feeling" I experience at Hillbarn Theatre. The staff, directors, technical personnel, and actors all care deeply about providing excellent entertainment and about one another. This attitude... more »

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Foster City, CA

Arts & Culture

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Mission Hospice & Home Care (Mission Hospice of San Mateo County)

Location:

San Mateo, CA

3 stars 2 reviews

Elena wrote:

This is an amazing organization with great people and providing wonderful service to families in need. more »

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San Mateo, CA

Mental Health

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MedLend

Location:

San Mateo, CA

5 stars 2 reviews

tom wrote:

Ive worked first hand as a volunteer Physician with Medlend for about three years. I've gone on several missions to Peru serving the medical/surgical needs of the poor. I have another mission to Uganda coming up with Medlend. The only thing that can... more »

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San Mateo, CA

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Hip Housing Development Corporation

Location:

San Mateo, CA

5 stars 2 reviews

BHBn wrote:

I have been very impressed with the continued hard work HIP Housing accomplishes for San Mateo County California residences. Their self-sufficiency program lifts individuals from difficult situations to being productive caring citizens. more »

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San Mateo, CA

Homeless & Housing

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Society of St. Vincent de Paul of San Mateo County

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San Mateo, CA

5 stars 1 review

mikegh wrote:

The St. Vincent de Paul Society works with the homeless, the hungry, and the marginalized in San Mateo County. They provide the basic necessities to help individuals and families "bridge the gap" from one month to the next. They serve lunches and meals... more »

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San Mateo, CA

Homeless & Housing

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Foster City Village Inc

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Foster City, CA

5 stars 1 review

gilfcv wrote:

I was one of the founders of Foster City Village five years ago. Since that time we have grown to over 100 members and 40 very active volunteers. We are essentially a volunteer program of community members assisting seniors stay independent, socialized... more »

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Foster City, CA

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Rebuilding Alliance

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San Mateo, CA

5 stars 1 review

DevelopYou wrote:

I met Donna of Rebuilding Alliance in Khan al-Ahmar, she was meeting with the leadership of this Bedouin Village and with the women to understand their concerns and fears, which she later turned into an advocacy campaign. With a local social worker,... more »

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San Mateo, CA

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Mission Revival Ministries

Location:

Foster City, CA

5 stars 1 review

Norm41 wrote:

Mission Revival Ministries (MRM) supports overseas missionaries in Borneo, the Philippines, China and Western Africa. At present MRM's major focus is on Living Waters Village in Western Kalimantan on the Island of Borneo. There are currently over 600... more »

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Foster City, CA

Religion

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Mid-Peninsula Boys & Girls Club, Inc.

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San Mateo, CA

5 stars 1 review

Danny Singh wrote:

The Mid Peninsula Boys & Girls Club is my home away from home, to my wife and I. The club is a great place where I am able to give back to the community and kids'. I've been volunteering at the Boys & Girls Club for many years and the feeling is very... more »

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San Mateo, CA

Children & Youth

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Peninsula Family Service

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San Mateo, CA

1 stars 1 review

McEdit wrote:

I'm not sure what they do to help people but, I was forced to work on a project for them for 4 months! It was literally the worst project I've ever had. The staff were a mess and fighting with each other. I actually decided to leave the project...even... more »

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San Mateo, CA

Children & Youth

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Zouves Foundation For Reproductive Medicine

Location:

Foster City, CA

0 stars 0 reviews

The Zouves Foundation for Reproductive Medicine aims to expand the understanding of early human development and implantation by... more »

Location:

Foster City, CA

Health

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Self Help for the Elderly

Location:

san Mateo, CA

0 stars 0 reviews

We strive to promote the independence, dignity and self-worth of seniors. We will achieve this mission by empowering seniors to... more »

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san Mateo, CA

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Global Refugee Relief Fund

Location:

Foster City, CA

0 stars 0 reviews

Global Refugee Relief Fund's (GRRF) mission is to improve the lives of refugees by mobilizing the power of humanity around the... more »

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Foster City, CA

Arts & Culture

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St. Timothy Catholic School

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San Mateo, CA

0 stars 0 reviews

St. Timothy School is a multicultural Catholic elementary school. Inspired by Gospel values and working in partnership with our... more »

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San Mateo, CA

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CAMINAR

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San Mateo, CA

0 stars 0 reviews

CAMINAR'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO MOVE TOWARD RESILIENCE, WELLNESS, AND INDEPENDENCE. CAMINAR... more »

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San Mateo, CA

Mental Health

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The Villa at San Mateo

Location:

San Mateo, CA

0 stars 0 reviews

A nonprofit organization committed to serving and enriching the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of older adults... more »

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San Mateo, CA

Human Services

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San Mateo County Parks And Recreation Foundation

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San Mateo, CA

0 stars 0 reviews

Support and enhance county parks more »

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San Mateo, CA

Environment

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MINDWORKSUSA INC

Location:

San Mateo, CA

0 stars 0 reviews

ABOUT Be A Good Doctor is a student-led nonprofit incubator, growing the next generation of Social Entrepreneurs. We offer... more »

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San Mateo, CA

Children & Youth

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HOUSING INDUSTRY FOUNDATION

Location:

San Mateo, CA

0 stars 0 reviews

HIF's mission is to help individuals and families remain in or return to stable housing and to assist with special housing projects... more »

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San Mateo, CA

Homeless & Housing

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JumpStart Learning to Learn

Location:

San Mateo, CA

0 stars 0 reviews

We provide high quality, intensive, individualized parent training to caregivers of children with autism ages 18 months to 8 years. more »

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San Mateo, CA

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PJCC - PENINSULA JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

Location:

Foster City, CA

0 stars 0 reviews

The Center’s mission is to build a caring and connected community, develop leadership and strengthen Jewish identity and... more »

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Foster City, CA

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