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1		LIVERMORE, CA
2		Delano, CA
3		Berkeley, CA
4		Berkeley, CA
5		LOS ANGELES, CA
6		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
7		LOS ANGELES, CA
8		LOS ANGELES, CA
9		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
10		EL CERRITO, CA
11		SAN MATEO, CA
12		San Francisco, CA
13		LOS ANGELES, CA
14		Montebello, CA
15		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
16		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
17		OAKLAND, CA
18		LOS ANGELES, CA
19		SAN DIEGO, CA
20		WALNUT, CA
21		RIVERSIDE, CA
22		MARINA DEL REY, CA
23		IRVINE, CA
24		Oakland, CA
25		San Francisco, CA
26		San Francisco, CA
27		Los Osos, CA
28		POMONA, CA
29		San Diego, CA
30		Oakland, CA
31		Oakland, CA
32		SAN DIEGO, CA
33		ALTADENA, CA
34		Sacramento, CA
35		EAST PALO ALTO, CA
36		SANTA ANA, CA
37		OAKLAND, CA
38		Glendale, CA
39		SAN DIEGO, CA
40		BERKELEY, CA
41		HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
42		BERKELEY, CA
43		OAKLAND, CA
44		PALM SPRINGS, CA
45		LOS ANGELES, CA
46		Sacramento, CA
47		SACRAMENTO, CA
48		ENCINO, CA
49		SAN DIEGO, CA
50		San Francisco, CA

SD supports charitable and humanitarian projects and activities without discrimination by gender age cultural ethnic or religious beliefs.

Our mission is to achieve environmental justice healthy, sustainable communities through collective action law.

NFG organizes philanthropy to support grassroots power building so that communities of color and low-income communities thrive.

ADPSR works peace, environmental protection, ecological building, and justice. It produces programs design professionals and the public, including conferences and lectures. It publishes books and sponsors exhibitions and media related to its mission.

JDI IS AN HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS TO PUT AN END TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN, WOMEN, AND YOUTH IN ALL FORMS OF ,

FINDS, FUNDS, AND STRENGTHENS THE MOST PROMISING POVERTY-FIGHTING SOLUTIONS SO ONE DAY EVERYONE IN THE BAY AREA CAN PROSPER. SINCE 2005, HAS INVESTED OVER $350 MILLION IN THE TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS, ADVANCE POLICIES, AND DEVELOP NEW IDEAS TO INCREASE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. LAST YEAR, OUR INVESTMENTS FUNDED LIFE-CHANGING SERVICES IN HOUSING, EARLY CHILDHOOD, EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT FOR MORE THAN 100,000 OF OUR NEIGHBORS ACROSS THE BAY AREA. OUR BOARD COVERS 100% OF OUR OPERATING COSTS, SO EVERY DOLLAR DONATED GOES WHERE IT IS NEEDED MOST.

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT AND TO PROMOTE TOLERANCE AND PEACE AMONG ALL THE PEOPLE OF THE WORLD.

YOUTH AMBASSADORS IAPW YOUTH AMBASSADORS, OUR SIGNATURE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM, PROVIDE TEENS WITH SOCIAL EMOTIONAL, AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS, EMPOWERING THEM TO FIND PURPOSE AND DEVELOP THE LIFE-READINESS AND CRITICAL THINKING NEEDED TO MAKE AN IMPACT ON THE . IAPW YOUTH AMBASSADORS ARE YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 13-18 PASSIONATE ABOUT SOCIAL CHANGE. THEY LEARN ABOUT GLOBAL ISSUES AS THEY MOVE THROUGH THE CURRICULUM BROAD RANGE OF AREAS THAT INCLUDES HEALTH, HUNGER, HOMELESSNESS, CLIMATE CHANGE, EQUALITY, EDUCATION, AND POVERTY. IAPW PROVIDES SERVICE-ORIENTED EDUCATION WITH CAPSTONE THAT INVOLVES ACTIVE PARTICIPATION AN INTERNATIONAL RURAL EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY HARMONY PROJECT.

PROMOTE AIDS RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND TREATMENT AND PROTECT CIVIL IN THE LGBT COMMUNITY OF SAN FRANCISCO

WE ARE AN ALL VOLUNTEER MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED TO HELP OUR COMMUNITY, REGARDLESS OF RELIGION, RACE OR POLITICAL BELIEFS,BE AWARE OF INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS and SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES THAT ARE KEY TO SUSTAINABLE WORLD PEACE

RAISE AWARENESS OF ISSUES THAT INCLUDE EDUCATION, PUBLIC HEALTH, SOCIAL JUSTICE, SUSTENANCE, AND NON-VIOLENCE BY PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR MEDIA PRODUCTION OF BOOKS, FILMS AND AUDIO CDS. PROVIDES AWARDS AND OUTREACH SUPPORT IN FILM, PRINT, WEB AND AWARD PROGRAMS TO OTHER EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS AND TO VISIONARY INDIVIDUALS.

THE ORGANIZATION IS A PHILANTHROPIC NETWORK DEDICATED TO INCREASING FUNDING FOR INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

PROVIDES FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND ADDRESSES SYSTEMIC POVERTY AND CIVIL RIGHTS ISSUES (SEE SCH O).THROUGH A PRO BONO MODEL THAT LEVERAGES THE TALENTS AND DEDICATION OF THOUSANDS OF ATTORNEY AND LAW STUDENT VOLUNTEERS, PROVIDES FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE AND ADDRESSES SYSTEMIC POVERTY AND CIVIL RIGHTS ISSUES THROUGH IMPACT LITIGATION AND POLICY ADVOCACY.

Investment in the of affordable housing for extremely-low to moderate income households, to create economic opportunities in the City of Montebello and its surrounding communities and to support social justice and environmental issues.

Weekly liturgies, social events and social justice support/outreach.

CPA ORGANIZES WORKING CLASS IMMIGRANT ADULTS AND YOUTH TO INCREASE THEIR VOICES THROUGH SOCIAL JUSTICE DIRECT ACTION CAMPAIGNS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. OUR WORK WITHIN OUR TENANT WORKER CENTER AND YOUTH ORGANIZING WORK ALLOWS OUR MEMBER/LEADERS TO LEARN ABOUT AND ENGAGE IN ISSUES MOST EFFECTING OUR COMMUNITY.

ENVISIONS A RAPID, EQUITABLE TRANSITION TO A WORLD POWERED BY RENEWABLE ENERGY THAT BENEFITS EVERYONE. OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD COMMUNITY-POWERED SOLUTIONS TO ADVANCE ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE THROUGH RENEWABLE ENERGY.

MPV CREATING A CULTURE ROOTED IN HUMAN RIGHTS IN MUSLIM SOCIETIES IN THE U.S. AND AROUND THE WORLD.

is a community empowerment organization working to ensure that all people can achieve their full potential in an environment harmony, safety, , and justice.

USA is a national grassroots social justice network dedicated to the fundamental human rights of and their communities focusing on ending violence and stigma through education community building and advocacy. SWOP is committed to the safety autonomy and human rights of people in the trade and stands in solidarity with the many social justice movements intersectional to our own including but not limited to Black Lives Matter disability rights drug and immigration reform gender equality and the LGBTQ movement and the rights of the working class.

dba TRUEVOLUTION, PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO FIGHT HEALTH EQUITY AND RACIAL JUSTICE TO ADVANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND HUMAN DIGNITY OF LGBTQ PEOPLE.

IS A -INITIATED GRASSROOTS and SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVEMENT WORKING TO END THE WARS IN IRAQ and AFGHANISTAN, STOP NEW WARS and REDIRECT OUR RESOURCES INTO HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, GREEN JOBS and OTHER LIFE-AFFIRMING ACTIVITIES.

strives to enable sustainable development through education, leadership and technology. is especially focused on enabling social change in communities affected by poverty, conflict and disability through education, leadership development and technology. We envision a world where all people have access to quality education, are empowered to realize their unique aspirations, and are equipped to make positive contributions to our world. Currently, operates in 5 countries Ethiopia, India, Sri Lanka, Nicaragua and the U.S.

transforms the field of public health to center equity and builds collective power with social justice movements.

E+O) empowers hard-working families to pull themselves out of poverty, by incubating supporting income-generating asset-building ventures in the areas of housing (live/work spaces), preventative healthcare life skills.

is a hybrid nonprofit media organization combining the practices of art, journalism and social justice. We are a transformational force, urgently bringing resources and organizations together to nurture and grow a thriving visual ecosystem. We leverage the power of visuals to inform, connect and transform communities.

CREATES STRATEGIES, TOOLS AND TEMPLATES FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.

A COMMUNITY-LED SOCIAL ACTION NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION BASED IN POMONA WHOSE MISSION IS TO BRING TOGETHER GENERATIONS TO ACCESS, BUILD, AND WIELD THEIR COLLECTIVE POWER TO ACHIEVE EDUCATIONAL, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE IN OUR COMMUNITIES.

To provide social services, educational enhancement, opportunities for cultural preservation and community building for the and other ethnic minority groups from Burma who reside in .

provides funds and leverages resources to empower the Asian and Pacific Islander LGBTQ+ community.

re-engineers the way BIPOC * from marginalized communities experience STEM by catalyzing out-of- school time STEM educators and STEM professionals into equity educators and advo- cates through training and curricula that promote access, belonging and persistence

THE PROVIDES THE YOUTH OF WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY CHORAL MUSIC EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE, FOSTERING AN AWARENESS OF CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND INSPIRING A LIFELONG LOVE OF MUSIC.THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES TRAINING FOR OVER 1476CHILDREN IN THE GREATER AREA, INCLUDING DIVERSE ETHNIC AND ECONOMIC AREAS. THE CHORAL TRAINING INCLUDES SPECIFIC VOICE TRAINING, FAMILIARITY WITH CLASSICAL AND TRADITIONAL MUSIC, SOCIAL SKILLS, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY VALUES INCLUDING EXPOSURE TO OTHER COUNTRIES AND CULTURES.

CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY

The builds economic security in communities of color through policy research, education and organizing community action.

IS AN EAST PALO ALTO-BASED ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO ADVANCING THE CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF YOUTH COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. WE FULFILL THIS MISSION BY BUILDING A STRONG FAMILY ATMOSPHERE THAT SUPPORTS OUR YOUTH THE FOLLOWING THREE PROGRAM AREAS: THE LIP STUDIO (ARTS AND CULTURE), THE COLLEGE INITIATIVE (EDUCATION), AND THE STREET CODE ACADEMY (TECHNOLOGY AND ECONOMICS). EACH PROGRAM, WE HELP OUR STUDENTS DISCOVER, DEVELOP, AND DIRECT THEIR CREATIVE GENIUS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THEIR COMMUNITY AND THE BROADER WORLD.

G.L.O.W. ( Girls Leading Our World) is a 501(c)(3) organization working to advance gender equity and build a better tomorrow by accelerating girls greatness today.Founded in 2012 and operating in 23 countries and across the United States, G.L.O.W. creates and operates innovative programs to mentor girls to advocate for themselves and make their communities stronger. Around the world, G.L.O.W.s programs are designed to equip girls with the skills and resources they need to thrive, knowing that when girls are strong, healthy, and educated, they change their communities and transform societies.Through its innovative girl-led model, G.L.O.W. works collaboratively with girls and communities to develop unique out-of-school programs addressing the most critical barriers affecting girls globally across the impact areas of self-advocacy, wellbeing, educational engagement, economic opportunity, and community impact. Working alongside grassroots organizations, ke

IGNITING CHANGE AT INTERSECTION OF ART, CULTURE, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.

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ECSSD is a non-profit organization established to provide support services to immigrants in the sunny area. It was established with the understanding that our needs a place where Ethiopians can come to have someone listen to their concerns and seek help if they are in need. We are building our capacity to help immigrants get into public housing, shelters, employment, counseling, translation of important documents, support with travel documents, interpreting services for those with limited English, and counseled with health, legal and immigration issues. ECSSD also understands that during unexpected emergencies and accidents that result in the death of a member, a more organized can either have ready funds to dealt with the emergency or have the organizational means to respond in a timely manner. In addition, ECSSD promotes social and cultural awareness and active citizenship by organizing social gatherings and celebr

ADVANCING EDUCATION BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND OTHER RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES IN , B) ELIMINATING PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION BY PROMOTING CROSS-CULTURAL EXCHANGES BETWEEN U.S. AND GUATEMALAN STUDENTS AND TEACHERS, AND C) PROVIDING RELIEF THE POOR BY ENCOURAGING U.S. VOLUNTEERISM WITH COMMUNITY BASED GUATEMALAN NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS.

THE CORPORATION WAS ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE AID TO THE POOR AND DISTRESSED, PROVIDE DECENT SAFE AND SANITARY HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME PERSONS AND FAMILIES, ELDERLY AND/OR DISABLED PERSONS, PROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME PERSONS AND FAMILIES, ASSIST IN THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC INTEGRATION OF THE POOR, COMBAT COMMUNITY DETERIORATION, LESSEN NEIGHBORHOOD TENSIONS, ELIMINATE PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION.

provides legal services to low-income people in the United States and is the first nonprofit organization whose primary mission is to represent immigrants in removal proceedings, with a special focus on clients who have criminal records (cont p2)

COLOR OF CHANGE.ORG EXISTS TO EMPOWER OUR MEMBERS - BLACK AMERICANS AND OUR ALLIES TO MAKE DECISION MAKERS MORE RESPONSIVE TO THE CONCERNS OF BLACK AMERICANS AND TO BRING ABOUT POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE FOR EVERYONE.

EMPOWERS AREA LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUESTIONING, INTERSEX YOUTH (LGBTQI+), THEIR ALLIES AND GSA (GAY STRAGHT ALLIANCES) ADVSIORS AND OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES THAT FOSTER A SENCE OF COMMUNITY AND INDIVIDUAL GROWTH BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, GUIDANCE, ADVOCACY, RESOURCES, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF EXPRESSION.

PROJECT EXISTS TO ADDRESS ISSUES OF CONCERN TO THE ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER (AAPI) COMMUNITY AND OTHER UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS, INCLUDING ISSUES OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, YOUTH AFFAIRS, INEQUALITY, AND IDENTITY, THROUGH THE PRODUCTION OF VIDEOS INTENDED TO EMPOWER AND EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY. WE SEEK FIRST TO ENTERTAIN AUDIENCES AND THEN INVITE THEM INTO A DIALOGUE ABOUT THESE ISSUES THROUGH DIRECT COMMUNITY OUTREACH, SUMMER PROGRAMS, AND CONFERENCES.

Purposeto provide services that are beneficial to the public interest provide relief of the poorenvironmental educationdefend civil rights

TO TRAIN A CADRE OF COURAGEOUS LEADERS COMMITTED TO THEIR OWN PERSONAL SUCCESS, AND REMOVING BARRIERS OF INEQUALITY THAT HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO SYSTEMATIC UNDER EDUCATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUNG MEN.

is an program based in Los Angeles, CA. The program is designed to encourage you to embrace your passions, explore what drives you and find meaning in your life through national and international travel, social justice internships, adventure programming and shared responsibilities. It allows you to see and experience firsthand the challenges facing today. The experience teaches leadership, communication and confidence buidling skills that will help you make a difference. These lifelong learning skills will enable you to create a successful and purposeful life while you work to make a better world. The experience offers the opportunity to explore and redefine your Jewish identity as it pertains to your role as an American citizen.

TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH THE NECESSARY TOOLS TO PAVE A FUTURE BY PROVIDING ALTERNATIVES FOR ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT THROUGH ENTREPRENUERSHIP, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, AND JOB TRAINING WITH THE INTENT TO CREATE OPPORTUNITY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT WHILE STIMULATING SOCIAL CHANGE AND RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND SERVICE.

Research, education publishing on political, models.

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