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1		LIVERMORE, CA
2		Oakland, CA
3		LOS ANGELES, CA
4		OAKLAND, CA
5		San Francisco, CA
6		ANTIOCH, CA
7		PALO ALTO, CA
8		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
9		San Francisco, CA
10		LOS ANGELES, CA
11		Montebello, CA
12		NORTHRIDGE, CA
13		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
14		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
15		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
16		Fresno, CA
17		THOUSAND OAKS, CA
18		LOS ANGELES, CA
19		SAN DIEGO, CA
20		Los Angeles, CA
21		MARINA DEL REY, CA
22		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
23		Oakland, CA
24		BERKELEY, CA
25		Los Osos, CA
26		POMONA, CA
27		MILPITAS, CA
28		LOS ANGELES, CA
29		IRVINE, CA
30		SAN DIEGO, CA
31		SAN MARCOS, CA
32		Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
33		SAN DIEGO, CA
34		Auburn, CA
35		LAKEWOOD, CA
36		Sacramento, CA
37		SAN DIEGO, CA
38		SANTA ANA, CA
39		Glendale, CA
40		Berkeley, CA
41		SAN DIEGO, CA
42		BERKELEY, CA
43		HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
44		BERKELEY, CA
45		PALM SPRINGS, CA
46		LOS ANGELES, CA
47		WHITTIER, CA
48		Oakland, CA
49		LA JOLLA, CA
50		ENCINO, CA

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.

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

IS A NETWORK OF PIONEERING LEADERS ACROSS THE U.S. AND CANADA WHO WORK DEEPLY WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES TO CREATE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES TO BUSINESS, PHILANTHROPY, AND INVESTING. WE ENVISION AN ECONOMY THAT HAS TRANSITIONED FROM THE EXTRACTIVE ACCUMULATION OF WEALTH AND CENTRALIZATION OF POWER TO ONE THAT EDISTRIBUTES WEALTH, DEMOCRATIZES POWER, AND SHIFTS ECONOMIC CONTROL TO MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES.

MUA) is a grassroots organization of Latina immigrant women with a double mission of promoting personal transformation and building community power for social and economic justice.

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.

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

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

For more than five decades, has challenged the systemic causes of poverty and racial discrimination by strengthening community voices in policy and achieving tangible legal victories advancing education, housing, transportation equity, and climate justice. We spur change through collaboration with grassroots groups representing low-income communities, people of color and immigrants, combined with strategic policy reform, media advocacy, and litigation.

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.

THE (USU) AT CALIFORNIA STATE , NORTHRIDGE IS A CENTERED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS TO EXPAND THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS, SERVICES, EMPLOYMENT, AND INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES.THE , AS THE HEART OF CAMPUS, UPLIFTS AND EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE EDUCATIONAL, PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT, AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND FACILITIES. WE PROMOTE EQUITY, INCLUSION AND WELL-BEING, WHILE ENCOURAGING SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY TO HELP MATADORS FEEL HEARD, RESPECTED AND CONNECTED TO CSUN.

Protection civil rights people in the US

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.

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.

The mission of the It Gets Better Project is to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) youth around the globe. Its vision is a world where all LGBTQ+ youth are free to live equally and know their worthiness and power as individuals.

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.

DIGITAL DEMOCRACY WORKS IN SOLIDARITY WITH MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES TO USE TECHNOLOGY TO DEFEND THEIR RIGHTS.

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

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

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.

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.

SEE STATEMENT AA) TO ADVOCATE FOR NATIONAL AND GLOBAL LGBTQ CIVIL RIGHTS. TO ADVOCATE FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY GLOBALLY AND TO EDUCATE INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC ABOUT LGBTQ EQUALITY.

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

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.

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.

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.

IS CHARITABLE NON-PROFIT CORPORATION PROVIDING COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT ON ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES IN COUNTY.

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.

In January of 2020 the NGBA hosted the Sin city West Coast classic in Las Vegas for LGBTQ+ players. Due to covid the NGBA was not able to host another event in 2020

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

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

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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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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