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51	Catchlight CatchLight 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.	San Francisco, CA
52	Ecologistics Inc ECOLOGISTICS CREATES STRATEGIES, TOOLS AND TEMPLATES FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.	Los Osos, CA
53	GENTE ORGANIZADA 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.	POMONA, CA
54	The John Paul Stevens Fellowship Works to build a world that protects and cherishes equality, access to justice, and the rule of law by promoting and supporting law students, lawyers, and others working in the public interest.	San Francisco, CA
55	Karen Organization of San Diego To provide social services, educational enhancement, opportunities for cultural preservation and community building for the Karen and other ethnic minority groups from Burma who reside in San Diego.	San Diego, CA
56	PARS EQUALITY CENTER TO OFFER AND SOLICIT SOCIAL AND LEGAL SUPPORT FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE IRANIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY.	MENLO PARK, CA
57	PRISM FOUNDATION Prism Foundation provides funds and leverages resources to empower the Asian and Pacific Islander LGBTQ+ community.	Oakland, CA
58	Techbridge Girls Techbridge Girls re-engineers the way BIPOC girls* 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	Oakland, CA
59	Democracy at Work Institute TO EXPAND THE PROMISE OF WORKER OWNERSHIP TO MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES, AND TO ENSURE THAT COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT IN THOSE COMMUNITIES IS STRATEGIC, EFFECTIVE, AND ADEQUATELY-RESOURCED.	San Francisco, CA
60	LONG BEACH ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP SEE SCHEDULE O.AT THE LONG BEACH ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP, WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF COLLABORATION. LBEP IS AN ACTION-ORIENTED ORGANIZATION THAT WILL GROW BUSINESS, JOBS, AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY THROUGHOUT LONG BEACH.	LONG BEACH, CA
61	FUSE Corps FUSE Corps 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 FUSE 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. FUSE 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	San Francisco, CA
62	SEMI FOUNDATION THE MISSION OF THE SEMI FOUNDATION 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.	MILPITAS, CA
63	The Center for Media Justice Our mission is to build a powerful movement for a more just and participatory media and digital world with racial equity and human rights for all.	Oakland, CA
64	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE LGBT FOUNDATION Educating promoting and engaging the public on issues of importance to the LGBTQ community in order to foster civic engagement and develop community leaders.	SACRAMENTO, CA
65	PROVIDENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROVIDENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESOURCES, INC. SERVES THE POOR AND DISTRESSED, WORKS TO ELIMINATE DISCRIMINATION AND PREJUDICE, AND LESSENS NEIGHBORHOOD TENSIONS BY PROVIDING SAFE, DECENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING.	HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
66	PRONOUN FKA TIE THE KNOT SEE STATEMENT AA) TO ADVOCATE FOR NATIONAL AND GLOBAL LGBTQ CIVIL RIGHTS. TO ADVOCATE FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY GLOBALLY AND TO EDUCATE THE INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC ABOUT LGBTQ EQUALITY.	LOS ANGELES, CA
67	AIDS SERVICES FOUNDATION ORANGE COUNTY AIDS RELATED SUPPORT/SERVICES AND COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS.	IRVINE, CA
68	AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF The Union works to protect and expand fairness, equity, and freedom through community engagement, building power, policy advocacy, and impact litigation.	SAN DIEGO, CA
69		SAN DIEGO, CA
70		SAN DIEGO, CA
71		TRUCKEE, CA
72		SAN MARCOS, CA
73		ALTADENA, CA
74		San Diego, CA
75		Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
76		SAN DIEGO, CA
77		WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
78		Auburn, CA
79		LAKEWOOD, CA
80		Sacramento, CA
81		EAST PALO ALTO, CA
82		SAN DIEGO, CA
83		SANTA ANA, CA
84		SACRAMENTO, CA
85		OAKLAND, CA
86		Oakland, CA
87		Glendale, CA
88		Berkeley, CA
89		SAN DIEGO, CA
90		SANTA MONICA, CA
91		LOS ANGELES, CA
92		BERKELEY, CA
93		SHERMAN OAKS, CA
94		HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
95		BERKELEY, CA
96		OAKLAND, CA
97		San Francisco, CA
98		PALM SPRINGS, CA
99		LOS ANGELES, CA
100		Sacramento, CA

Catchlight

San Francisco, CA

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.

Ecologistics Inc

Los Osos, CA

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

GENTE ORGANIZADA

POMONA, CA

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 John Paul Stevens Fellowship

San Francisco, CA

Works to build a world that protects and cherishes equality, access to justice, and rule of law by promoting and supporting law students, lawyers, and others working in public interest.

Karen Organization of San Diego

San Diego, CA

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 .

PARS EQUALITY CENTER

MENLO PARK, CA

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

PRISM FOUNDATION

Oakland, CA

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

Techbridge Girls

Oakland, CA

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

Democracy at Work Institute

San Francisco, CA

TO EXPAND THE PROMISE OF WORKER OWNERSHIP TO MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES, AND TO ENSURE THAT COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT IN THOSE COMMUNITIES IS STRATEGIC, EFFECTIVE, AND ADEQUATELY-RESOURCED.

LONG BEACH ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP

LONG BEACH, CA

SEE SCHEDULE O.AT THE , WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF COLLABORATION. LBEP IS AN ACTION-ORIENTED ORGANIZATION THAT WILL GROW BUSINESS, JOBS, AND OPPORTUNITY THROUGHOUT .

FUSE Corps

San Francisco, CA

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

SEMI FOUNDATION

MILPITAS, CA

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.

The Center for Media Justice

Oakland, CA

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

CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE LGBT FOUNDATION

SACRAMENTO, CA

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

PROVIDENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA

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

PRONOUN FKA TIE THE KNOT

LOS ANGELES, CA

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.

AIDS SERVICES FOUNDATION ORANGE COUNTY

IRVINE, CA

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

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF

SAN DIEGO, CA

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

PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE BO8UND FINE ARTS STUDENTS and SPREADING CULTURAL AWARENESS OF GOSPEL MUSIC NEGRO SPIRITUALS, BLUES AND THE AFRICAN AMERICAN CONTRIBUTIONS TO MUSIC.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

ADVOCACY THE RESTORATION OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF REGISTERED OFFENDERS.

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

To combat hate through performance and dialogue with LGBTQ youth and their peers, drag artists, and educators.

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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

TO PROMOTE HISPANIC CULTURAL AWARENESS and ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY THROUGH .

BELIEVES THAT EVERY YOUTH, REGARDLESS OF RACE, GENDER, OR GEOGRAPHY, SHOULD HAVE RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND SYSTEMS TO GROW UP AND TO LEAD HEALTHY, FULFILLING LIVES. OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE A SAFER, HEALTHIER LOS ANGELES WITH A FOCUS ON HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE BEEN HEAVILY IMPACTED BY GANG VIOLENCE AND THAT OFTEN LACK RESOURCES DUE TO RACIAL AND SOCIOECONOMIC INEQUITIES.

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.

Educational. provides educational opportunities for youth and adults in order for them to become empowered and responsible citizens. We do this by bringing together leaders from , entertainment and the corporate world. We provide educational opportunites in the areas of cultural awareness, financial literacy, health and wellness and mentorship.

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.

Motions brings together community and labor leaders from across the United States to more fully understand the intersection of community, economy, society and environment and to be a training center for organizers and produce education materials for use by organizers and sponsor and convene educational conferences on problems of environmental, economic and political issues facing diverse communities.

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.

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