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1		ALAMEDA, CA
2		LIVERMORE, CA
3		LOS ANGELES, CA
4		LOS ANGELES, CA
5		San Fernando, CA
6		LOS ANGELES, CA
7		Montebello, CA
8		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
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38		LA JOLLA, CA
39		ENCINO, CA
40		SAN DIEGO, CA
41		Oakland, CA
42		San Jose, CA
43		San Francisco, CA
44		San Francisco, CA
45		BEVERLY HILLS, CA
46		San Rafael, CA
47		MARINA DEL REY, CA
48		RANCHO CORDOVA, CA
49		SANTA MONICA, CA
50		LOS ANGELES, CA

UAF is a global that protects, strengthens and sustains activists at critical moments. We intervene quickly when activists are poised to make great gains or face serious threats to their lives and work.

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

SERVE SURVIVORS OF TRAFFICKING PROMOTE THEIR HUMAN RIGHTS

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

Founded in 2003, the was created to help the children of the San Fernando Valley. over a decade, the has raised funds from our family as well as the local community to help the underrepresented children of our community. Our projects have included $200-$500 scholarships local kids as well as funding school field trips and other school projects.

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.

The mission of the is to empower underrepresented communities through immigration services, equitable educational opportunities, social justice.

EMPOWERS IMPOVERISHED WOMEN AND GIRLS IN UGANDA BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT THROUGH MICRO LOANS, EDUCATION, AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS TO REDUCE POVERY, DISEASE, HUNGER, ILLITERACY AND GENDER INEQUALITY.

VOTING RIGHTS AND ELECTION DEFENSE PROGRAMS

WORKING TO ADVANCE CIVIL LIBERTIES IN IRAN BY ADVOCATING FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, SUPPORTING CIVIL SOCIETY, AND ENGAGING CITIZENS THROUGH TECHNOLOGY.

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.

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 .

TO OFFER AND SOLICIT SOCIAL AND LEGAL SUPPORT FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE IRANIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY.

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 MISSION OF THE IS TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS AND THE SUSTAINED GROWTH OF THE MICROELECTRONICS INDUSTRY.WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH CREATING PATHWAYS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR JOB SEEKERS, AND TOOLS AND SYSTEMS FOR SEMICONDUCTOR COMPANIES TO ATTRACT, DEVELOP, AND RETAIN A DIVERSE, INNOVATIVE, AND SKILLED WORKFORCE.

Educating promoting and engaging the public on issues of importance to the LGBTQ community in order to foster civic engagement and develop community leaders.

RESOURCES, INC. SERVES THE POOR AND DISTRESSED, WORKS TO ELIMINATE DISCRIMINATION AND PREJUDICE, AND LESSENS NEIGHBORHOOD TENSIONS BY PROVIDING SAFE, DECENT AND .

RELATED SUPPORT/ AND COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE TO LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS.

The works to protect and expand fairness, equity, and freedom through community engagement, building power, policy advocacy, and impact litigation.

CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY

Our mission is to build on a foundation of loving families united with LGBTQ people and allies who support one another, and to educate ourselves and our communities to speak up as advocates until all hearts and minds respect, value and affirm LGBTQ people.

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

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GAIAs mission is to catalyze a shift towards environmental justice by strengthening grassroots social movements that advance solutions to waste and pollution.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

ALUMNI CADET COLLEGE HASANABDAL LIVING IN NORTH TO FOSTER SOCIAL CHANGE. RAISE FUNDS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO ELEVATE THE SOCIAL CONDITIONS IN PAKISTAN THROUGH EDUCATION

PROVIDE FUNDING PROJECTS WITH IMPACT

is committed to enabling every person in the world to realize their right to a quality education, by supporting the creation, adaptation and distribution of open educational resources, and creating supportive tools innovative pedagogy.

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.

was established to promote public education and art;carry on scientific research in the public interest; provide relief to the poor, distressed and underprivileged; combat community deterioriation; and defend human and civil rights as secured by law

The is dedicated to the creation of a more equal future for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ+) in Silicon Valley and neighboring regionsThrough a balanced approach of equitable programs, the (BCF) strives to engage in discussion on LGBTQ inclusion and equal rights, ensure the equal access of LGBTQ-supportive safety-net services, chronicle local LGBTQ history and culture, and foster the next generation of LGBTQ leaders.

PLUS ONE IS AN INNOVATIVE SOLUTION TO DRIVE SOCIAL CHANGE AND CATALYZE CULTURAL MOMENTUM TOWARD EQUITY, DIGNITY, AND ACCESS FOR ALL.

accelerates the growth of technology nonprofits by providing financial and human capital to help scale technology solutions for education, environmental, health, and human rights issues.

PROMOTE AND ALLEVIATE URGENT SOCIAL, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL,CULTURAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES FOR THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ASSISTANCE, COMFORT AND HOPE TO THOSE IN NEED.

To combat community deterioration, defend human and civil rights secured by law, and promote the common good and social welfare of the people by educating the public and advocating on sensible policies which promote economic development and security.

TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT HELP EXPAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY TO LOWER INCOME AMERICANS.

AS AN AFFILIATE OF COMMONSPIRIT HEALTH ("COMMONSPIRIT"), , , (" ") IS COMMITTED TO MAKE THE HEALING PRESENCE OF GOD KNOWN BY IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE VULNERABLE, WHILE WE ADVANCE SOCIAL JUSTICE FOR ALL.

TO MOBILIZE YOUNG PEOPLE TO FIGHT THE INJUSTICES FACING HOMELESS YOUTH, LGBTQ YOUTH, AND OTHER VULNERABLE POPULATIONS.

IS AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION WORKING WITH SOCIETY, GOVERNMENTS, AND COMPANIES TO END CRUELTY TO FARMED ANIMALS.

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