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151		Santa Rosa, CA
152		San Francisco, CA
153		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
154		MONTEREY, CA
155		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
156		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
157		San Francisco, CA
158		San Francisco, CA
159		San Francisco, CA
160		San Ramon, CA
161		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
162		Oakland, CA
163		San Francisco, CA
164		San Diego, CA
165		CARMEL, CA
166		SACRAMENTO, CA
167		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
168		Berkeley, CA
169		Oakland, CA
170		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
171		LIVERMORE, CA
172		OAKLAND, CA
173		OAKLAND, CA
174		San Jose, CA
175		Oakland, CA
176		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
177		San Francisco, CA
178		Napa, CA
179		San Francisco, CA
180		FREMONT, CA
181		Sacramento, CA
182		Merced, CA
183		SACRAMENTO, CA
184		WOODLAND, CA
185		ALTADENA, CA
186		NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA
187		Los Angeles, CA
188		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
189		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
190		Big Bear Lake, CA
191		SANTA CRUZ, CA
192		SAN DIEGO, CA
193		Santa Clarita, CA
194		National City, CA
195		LOS ANGELES, CA
196		LOS ANGELES, CA
197		LOS ANGELES, CA
198		Culver City, CA
199		CALABASAS, CA
200		Los Angeles, CA

Implementing ethical social change through training, technical assistance, business and financial management and fiscal sponsorship services to nonprofit organizations and socially responsible businesses.

is a professional non-profit organization committed to producing, presenting, and cultivating live art celebrating intersection of feminism and multiculturalism that ignites social change and empowers community.

FUEL THE LGBTQ MOVEMENT BY INCREASING SUPPORT FOR DIVERSE SF/BAY AREA NONPROFITS.

THE PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS EDUCATION, APPRECIATION AND EXCELLENCE IN THE IN BY FOSTERING CULTURAL AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING. IN ADDITION, THE PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF AESTHETIC AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES ADULTS AND CHILDREN.

JDC) ADVANCES FAIRNESS EQUALITY BY PROVIDING PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT FOSTER IN LEGAL PROFESSION.

COMMUNITY ROOM DESCRIPTION: RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ACTIVE AND SUPPORTIVE IN THE SAN FRANCISCO NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY. THE USE OF THE SPACE IS A WAY TO FURTHER SOCIAL CHANGE, AS HOSTS COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS AND CAPACITY BUILDING EVENTS, BEYOND OUR GRANTMAKING. PRIOR TO SIGNING ITS CURRENT LEASE, RECOGNIZED THAT THE COST OF RENT FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN SAN FRANCISCO WAS ESCALATING DRAMATICALLY. PURPOSELY LEASED ENOUGH SPACE TO ENABLE IT TO MAKE AVAILABLE A COMMUNITY ROOM TO LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND OTHER PARTNER INSTITUTIONS. THIS ROOM IS PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE TO SUCH ORGANIZATIONS AND ENTITIES FOR MEETINGS, SMALL CONFERENCES AND OTHER GATHERINGS. IT CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO 40 PEOPLE IN VARIOUS SEATING ARRANGEMENTS. DURING 2018 LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS USED THE CONVENING SPACE FOR 115 MEETINGS.

Folsom Street is committed to cultivating a safe, open, inclusive environment for the kink, leather, alternative sexuality communities while centering equity for BIPOC LGBTQA2I+ people in our work. We are rooted historically in the fight against gentrification displacement both here in San Francisco, on unceded Ohlone land, worldwide. We unite, strengthen, affirm the community through support, resources, education, advocacy, visibility, celebration by centering uplifting marginalized voices. We are dedicated to sexual liberation the right to pleasure as a crucial part the whole liberation movement.

The have devoted their activities to community service, ministry and outreach to those on the edges, and to promoting human rights, respect for diversity and spiritual enlightenment.

Our mission is to preserve forests, protect the climate and uphold human rights by challenging corporate power and systemic injustice through frontline partnerships and strategic campaigns.

fosters diversity appreciation and inclusion in our workplace. We invoke inspiration from celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage, increasing cultural awareness, and developing inspiring leaders. We engage with imagination to deliver meaningful events and innovative programs that inspire others to make a difference.

IS A RECOGNIZED LEADER IN BRINGING TECHNOLOGICAL EMPOWERMENT AND PHILANTHROPY TO SOCIAL BENEFIT ORGANIZATIONS - INCLUDING NON-PROFITS, NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, LIBRARIES AND OTHER SOCIAL CHANGE AGENTS.

LSPC organizes communities impacted by the criminal justice system and advocates to release incarcerated people, to restore human and civil rights and to reunify families and communities.

NCLR is a legal organization committed to advancing the civil and human of , gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their families through litigation, legislation, policy, and public education. NCLR is a non-profit, public interest law firm that litigates precedent-setting cases at the trial and appellate court levels; advocates equitable public policies affecting the LGBTQ community; provides free legal assistance to LGBTQ people and their legal advocates; and conducts community education on LGBTQ issues.

Since 1990, Earth Train, renamed , has enabled youth to develop the skills, practical experience, global network necessary to become effective leaders for environmental stewardship and positive social change.

EAST OAKLAND DREAMERS WAS FOUNDED IN 2009 TO HELP UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS REALIZE THEIR COLLEGE DREAMS. SINCE THEN, OUR NON-PROFIT HAS EXPANDED ITS VISION OF TRANSFORMATIVE STRUGGLE AND CRITICAL HOPE. EAST OAKLAND DREAMERS BELIEVES IN THE POWER OF EDUCATION TO COMBAT INSTITUTIONAL, SYSTEMIC, AND STRUCTURAL OPPRESSION. WE PROMOTE CRITICAL RESISTANCE THROUGH MENTORSHIP, IN-SCHOOL SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION. WE WORK FOR EQUITY BY PROVIDING UNDERSERVED YOUTH WITH ACADEMIC PREPARATION, AND COLLEGE ACCESS AND PERSISTENCE SUPPORT. IN ORDER TO ENSURE ALL YOUTH CAN ACCESS THESE SERVICES, WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID, LEGAL HELP, AND JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROMOTING SOCIAL JUSTICE AND CREATING INTERGENERATIONAL CHANGE FOR OUR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.

ACT ORGANIZES TO CREATE A MORE JUST AND FAIR COMMUNITY FOR EVERYONE IN THE REGION, WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON COMMUNITIES OF COLOR THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED HISTORICAL DISCRIMINATION AND DISINVESTMENT. OUR ORGANIZATION IS GROUNDED IN THE CONVICTION THAT EQUITY, JUST AND FAIR INCLUSION IN SOCIETY MUST DRIVE PUBLIC POLICY.

The Councils work centers on civil rights, homelessness, housing affordability, and disaster preparedness. The SFIC convenes and amplifies the voice of our citys faith-based community on these important issues.

Supports class action public interest litigation and awards grants in areas of human and civil rights, elimination of discrimination, environmental justice and relief of poverty. Provides technical support, advice/counseling, training, and representation to public interest lawyers.

We envision a future where communities of color can build wealth, live in healthy places, filled with economic opportunity, and are ready to meet challanges posed by racism and climate change.

THE GROUP TAKES ACTION ON QUESTIONS OF LAW AND JUSTICE THAT AFFECT THE LGBT COMMUNITY; STRENGTHENS PROFESSIONAL AND SOCIAL TIES AMONG LGBT MEMBERS OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION; BUILDS COALITIONS WITH OTHER LEGAL ORGANIZATIONS TO COMBAT ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION; PROMOTES THE APPOINTMENT OF LGBT ATTORNEYS TO THE JUDICIARY, PUBLIC AGENCIES AND COMMISSIONS IN THE ; FUNDS SCHOLARSHIPS LGBT LAW STUDENTS AND FELLOWSHIPS PUBLIC INTEREST WORKING ON LGBT ISSUES, AND PROVIDES A FORUM THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AND INFORMATION OF CONCERN TO MEMBERS OF THE LGBT LEGAL COMMUNITY. BALIF ALSO SUBMITS AMICUS BRIEFS IN CASES AFFECTING THE LGBT COMMUNITY, SPONSORS RESOLUTIONS TO THE CONFERENCE OF DELEGATES OF CALIFORNIA BAR ASSOCIATION, PROVIDES LGBT-FOCUSED CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AND ENDORSES CANDIDATES JUDICIAL OFFICES AND LEGAL ELECTED POSITIONS.

TO SERVE AS A MODEL SUPPORT GROUP FOR THOSE WHO, BECAUSE THEIR LIFESYTLE, ARE SUBJECT TO DISCRIMINATION REJECTION BY SOCIETY AT LARGE. THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES TOLERANCE, HUMAN CIVIL RIGHTS COOPERATION WITH ALL FACETS THE COMMUNITY.

THE ORGANIZATION") IS BUILDING A MEMBERSHIP-BASED MOVEMENT TO ADVANCE JUSTICE REINVESTMENT BY REALLOCATING RESOURCES AWAY FROM PRISONS AND PUNISHMENT AND TOWARD FAMILY-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS THAT IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND PROSPERITY COMMUNITIES.

SPONSORS PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF COMMUNITIES IN SERVICE TO POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE.

is a statewide grassroots organization working racial by building the power of youth, communities of color, immigrants, low-income families,and LGBTQ communities. Led by students, we organize to advance educational and improve our social, economic and political conditions.

All people have a right to a clean and healthy environment in which their communities can live, work, learn, play and thrive. Towards this vision, APEN brings together a collective voice to develop an alternative agenda for , social and economic justice. Through building an organized movement, we strive to bring fundamental changes to economic and social institutions that will prioritize public good over profits and promote the right of every person to a decent, safe, affordable quality of life, and the right to participate in decisions affecting our lives. APEN holds this vision of justice for all people. Our work focuses on immigrant and refugee communities.

THE MISSION IS DEDICATED TO DETERRING TORTURE, WAR CRIMES, CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY OTHER SEVERE HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH LITIGATION, POLICY ADVOCACY OUTREACH IN PURSUIT OF TRUTH, REDRESS VICTIMS SURVIVORS.

The is an independent non-profit that is devoted to contemporary American life. It is dedicated to raising awareness about the ethnic, racial cultural diversity of global identity experience.

To promote, advance, protect and defend human rights and alleviate poverty and suffering of people throught the world.

The provides culturally responsive services to address the needs and advance the rights of marginalized communities in pursuit of and justice.

GLOBALLY EXISTS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN AND TO ACHIEVE THIER FULL POTENTIAL, RECOGNIZING THAT EDUCATED WOMEN ARE THE WORLDS MOST POWERFUL AGENTS OF SOCIAL CHANGE. AS A RESULT OF THIER EDUCATION THE WORLD CHANGES.

is dedicated to improving community health, growing diverse physician workforce and promoting health equity. Our programs continue to improve public health, provide clinical practice support and improvement, and address the social determinants of health and access to care.

Education. The mission of the (JACL) is to secure and maintain the civil rights of Americans of ancestry and all others who are victimized by injustice and bigotry. The primary weapon in this endeavor is a program of education to forward the high purposes of citizenship and ideals; To promote, encourage, and foster a feeling of good fellowship, friendship and goodwill among all peoples; To promote cultural, educational and social values, and to preserve the heritage and legacy of the community.

A SERVICE ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN IN MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONS WORKING THROUGH SERVICE PROJECTS TO ADVANCE HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE STATUS WOMEN.

PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE - THE IS AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION UNITING FRATERNALLY IN THE SPIRIT LIBERTY, TRUTH, JUSTICE, AND EQUALITY, TO MAKE HUMAN LIFE MORE DESIREABLE BY LESSENING ITS ILLS AND PROMOTING PEACE, PROSPERITY, GLADNESS AND HOPE.

THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT ITS MEMBERS TO UNITE THEM IN THE SPIRIT LIBERTY, TRUTH, JUSTICE and EQUALITY TO MAKE LIVE MORE ENJOYABLE AND PROMOTE PEACE, PROSPERITY, GLADNESS and HOPE.

PROMOTE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE THROUGH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, ORGANIZING, COMMUNITY ACTION, ADMINISTRATION OF THE ORGANIZATION, MAINTENANCE OF ITS ASSETS, DELIVERY OF BENEFITS TO MEMBERS, FRATERNAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVITIES THAT FURTHUR THE INTERESTS OF THE MEMBERS.

Jewish Women, (NCJW/LA) is a 501(c)(3) organization which was founded in 1909. NCJW/LA is dedicated to advancing economic justice and equity for working women in .

AS COMMONSPIRIT HEALTH, MAKES THE HEALING PRESENCE GOD KNOWN IN OUR WORLD BY IMPROVING THE HEALTH THE PEOPLE WE SERVE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE VULNERABLE, WHILE WE ADVANCE SOCIAL JUSTICE FOR ALL.

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

To improve the lives of women and girls by promoting human rights and the status of women through awareness, advocacy and action in the service of the local community and around the world

ADDRESS SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ENVIROMENTAL PROBLEMS. APPLICATION OF RESEARCH, INVESTIGATION, LAW, AND EDUCATION TO DEVELOP PROJECTS THAT EDUCATE AND ACTIVATE THE CITIZENS OF THIS COUNTRY TO SOLVE HUMAN RIGHTS AND ENVIROMENTAL PROBLEMS.

TO ADVANCE THE CAUSE OF EQUALITY, EMPOWERMENT, AND JUSTICE FOR LATINO ATTORNEYS AND THE LATINO COMMUNITY IN COUNTY THROUGH SERVICE AND ADVOCACY. WE ARE DEDICATED TO PROMOTING DIVERSITY ON BOTH THE BENCH AND BAR. WE SUPPORT LAW STUDENTS WITH MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS.

CAPED promotes the full and effective participation of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of post secondary education. We advocate and facilitate equal educational oppurtunity through appropriate support services, curricula, instruction, policies and funding allocations. We work to eliminate discrimination against people with disabilities, and to promote their independence, growth, productivity and equality.

The is dedicated to achieving and social justice. We believe that justice is accomplished by empowered communities acting together to make social change. We organize and advocate to protect public and

TO ADVOCATE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS, PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES AND EDUCATION, AND BUILD COALITIONS TO POSITIVELY INFLUENCE AND IMPACT , NATIVE HAWAIIANS, AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS AND TO CREATE A MORE EQUITABLE AND HARMONIOUS SOCIETY.

ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO "INITIATING AND SUPPORTING SIGNS OF HOPE FOR CITY OF " BY EMPOWERING PEOPLE, ACHIEVING SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTING WELL BEING OF COMMUNITIES AS ENVISIONED BY CHRISTIAN FAITH.

TO INCREASE THE USE OF LAW TOWARDS SOCIAL JUSTICE

To inform communities of color of the option of education; to identify under represented applicants of color and assist them in the application process; to provide on-going support programs for students and their families.

JUSTICE PROJECTS.

is a charitable, educational public service organization in NE Los Angeles. Founded in 1983 after the murder of a local man, UGLA provides visibility support systems for the LGBTQ+ community through community-based programs events.

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