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1		ALAMEDA, CA
2		LIVERMORE, CA
3		Oakland, CA
4		Delano, CA
5		Berkeley, CA
6		SAN DIEGO, CA
7		Berkeley, CA
8		LOS ANGELES, CA
9		ANTIOCH, CA
10		LOS ANGELES, CA
11		PALO ALTO, CA
12		San Francisco, CA
13		San Fernando, CA
14		LOS ANGELES, CA
15		Montebello, CA
16		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
17		OAKLAND, CA
18		Fresno, CA
19		LOS ANGELES, CA
20		DAVIS, CA
21		CONCORD, CA
22		San Francisco, CA
23		San Diego, CA
24		Oakland, CA
25		Oakland, CA
26		San Francisco, CA
27		MILPITAS, CA
28		Oakland, CA
29		HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
30		SAN DIEGO, CA
31		SAN DIEGO, CA
32		SAN DIEGO, CA
33		TRUCKEE, CA
34		SAN MARCOS, CA
35		ALTADENA, CA
36		Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
37		WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
38		SAN DIEGO, CA
39		SANTA ANA, CA
40		OAKLAND, CA
41		Berkeley, CA
42		SAN DIEGO, CA
43		HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
44		BERKELEY, CA
45		OAKLAND, CA
46		PALM SPRINGS, CA
47		LOS ANGELES, CA
48		SACRAMENTO, CA
49		WHITTIER, CA
50		Oakland, 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.

TLC changes , policy and attitudes so that all people can live safely, authentically, and free from discrimination regardless of their gender identity or expression.

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.

THIS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IS RUN BY VOLUNTEERS WHO WORK TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE WAYS GENDER DISCRIMINATION AFFECTS AND BOYS GLOBALLY. SINCE 1977, OUR MEMBERS HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN THOUSANDS ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE THE LIVES AND BOYS.

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 ,

promote charitable organizations through contributions, making distributions to students in the form of scholarships and further contribute to organizations or programs for the purpose of eliminating prejudice and discrimination, lessening neighborhood tensions and supporting juvenile activities in an effort to avoid juvenile delinquency.

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.

TH HOUR PROJECT - FUNDED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO INCREASING EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AROUND CLIMATE CHANGE, RENEWABLE ENERGY, SUSTAINABLE FOOD AND AGRICULTURE, HUMAN RIGHTS AND MARINE TECHNOLOGY

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

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.

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.

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

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

VOTING RIGHTS AND ELECTION DEFENSE PROGRAMS

The Employee Advocacy Law and Policy advances employee by advocating equality and justice in the American workplace.

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 .

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

is a national nonprofit with a mission of freeing our country from the social and economic barriers to opportunities that have been perpetuated by a history of systemic and institutionalized racism. We partner with local governments and communities to more effectively address pressing challenges by placing experienced professionals in local government agencies. These Executive Fellows lead strategic projects that are designed to accelerate progress and advance racial equity. Our work focuses on issues such as affordable housing and homelessness; workforce training and living-wage jobs; pandemic response and health equity; education reform and digital access; public safety and justice reform; climate resilience and green infrastructure; and more. has worked on over 250 projects in 42 cities and counties across 18 states serving a combined population of 25 million people. The majority of our alumni continue to work in civic leadership and nearly all our government pa

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.

Our mission is to build a powerful movement a more just and participatory and digital world with racial equity and human rights all.

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

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

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.

TRANSGENDER PRIDE IS A NON-PROFIT VOLUNTEER-LED HUMAN RIGHTS AND ARTS and CULTURE ORGANIZATION. ITS MISSION IS TO FOSTER PRIDE AND RESPECT FOR LGBT COMMUNITIES LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY.

Assist environmental, social change, cultural, and service organizations by facilitating, organizing and producing benefit concerts, rallies, receptions and media campaigns

The mission of the is to seek peace through restorative justice, achieve human dignity through tolerance and understanding, enrich communities through local ownership, and create meaningful social change through collaborative planning and execution. The supports and manages a holistic portfolio of community centered social and human empowerment programs. These programs including the following: - Speakerships promoting healing, reconciliation, human rights, and growth through restorative justice principles.- Development of student exchanges and internships in South Africa.- Student conferences focusing issues of conflict resolution, transformative justice, and community interests.- Development of educational curriculums focusing on community, humanitarian, and social issues.

CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY

Promoting gender equality and social justice by supporting the working of -led initiatives in the areas of sex trafficking, homelessness and education in the United States of America and Africa.

TO BUILD MOTIVATED INDIVIDUALS INTO LIFELONG LEADERS SOCIAL CHANGE AS A STRATEGY TO BRING HOPE AND HEALING TO OUR BROKEN WORLD. BY EXPLORING THE INTERSECTION FAITH AND SOCIAL ACTION, IS DEDICATED TO MAKING SOCIAL JUSTICE INROADS IN MULTIPLE AREAS. THE SEEKS TO FIND PARTNERSHIPS THAT ADDRESS THE UNIQUE ISSUES IN INTERFAITH DIALOGUE AS IT INTERSECTS THE PUBLIC POLICY ARENA INCLUDING LGBTQ EQUALITY AND SAFETY, FAMILIES, CIVIL RIGHTS, RACIAL JUSTICE, WOMENS RIGHTS, IMMIGRATION, MENTAL HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.

WE SERVE AS A HOME FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE POWER OF WORK, PARTICULARLY IN COMBINATION WITH SPIRITUALITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE. WE WANT TO NURTURE THE NETWORK BY OFFERING A PLACE TO CO-CREATE AS INDIVIDUALS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS. WE ARE OPEN TO COLLABORATION AROUND CONFERENCES AND APPLICATION EVENTS, WRITING, REFLECTING AND MEETING. WE OFFER TO STAY CONNECTED WITH "THE WORK" IN VARIOUS WAYS. WE PAY ATTENTION TO WHERE THE ENERGY TAKES US.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Prevent domestic violence and build capacity for culturally specific intervention in and Islander communities with a vision of building gender equality.

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