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1		ALAMEDA, CA
2		LIVERMORE, CA
3		Oakland, CA
4		Delano, CA
5		SAN DIEGO, CA
6		Berkeley, CA
7		LOS ANGELES, CA
8		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
9		EL CERRITO, CA
10		SAN MATEO, CA
11		SANTA BARBARA, CA
12		San Fernando, CA
13		LOS ANGELES, CA
14		Montebello, CA
15		NORTHRIDGE, CA
16		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
17		THOUSAND OAKS, CA
18		LOS ANGELES, CA
19		WALNUT, CA
20		RIVERSIDE, CA
21		MARINA DEL REY, CA
22		IRVINE, CA
23		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
24		San Francisco, CA
25		San Francisco, CA
26		Oakland, CA
27		Oakland, CA
28		San Francisco, CA
29		MILPITAS, CA
30		Oakland, CA
31		SACRAMENTO, CA
32		SAN MARCOS, CA
33		Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
34		WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
35		Auburn, CA
36		Sacramento, CA
37		EAST PALO ALTO, CA
38		SAN DIEGO, CA
39		OAKLAND, CA
40		Glendale, CA
41		Berkeley, CA
42		SAN DIEGO, CA
43		SANTA MONICA, CA
44		BERKELEY, CA
45		SHERMAN OAKS, CA
46		HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
47		PALM SPRINGS, CA
48		LOS ANGELES, CA
49		SACRAMENTO, CA
50		CAMARILLO, 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.

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 ,

FINDS, FUNDS, AND STRENGTHENS THE MOST PROMISING POVERTY-FIGHTING SOLUTIONS SO ONE DAY EVERYONE IN THE BAY AREA CAN PROSPER. SINCE 2005, HAS INVESTED OVER $350 MILLION IN THE TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS, ADVANCE POLICIES, AND DEVELOP NEW IDEAS TO INCREASE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. LAST YEAR, OUR INVESTMENTS FUNDED LIFE-CHANGING SERVICES IN HOUSING, EARLY CHILDHOOD, EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT FOR MORE THAN 100,000 OF OUR NEIGHBORS ACROSS THE BAY AREA. OUR BOARD COVERS 100% OF OUR OPERATING COSTS, SO EVERY DOLLAR DONATED GOES WHERE IT IS NEEDED MOST.

WE ARE AN ALL VOLUNTEER MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED TO HELP OUR COMMUNITY, REGARDLESS OF RELIGION, RACE OR POLITICAL BELIEFS,BE AWARE OF INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS and SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES THAT ARE KEY TO SUSTAINABLE WORLD PEACE

RAISE AWARENESS OF ISSUES THAT INCLUDE EDUCATION, PUBLIC HEALTH, SOCIAL JUSTICE, SUSTENANCE, AND NON-VIOLENCE BY PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR MEDIA PRODUCTION OF BOOKS, FILMS AND AUDIO CDS. PROVIDES AWARDS AND OUTREACH SUPPORT IN FILM, PRINT, WEB AND AWARD PROGRAMS TO OTHER EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS AND TO VISIONARY INDIVIDUALS.

GRANTS AWARDED TO ORGANIZATIONS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, POVERTY ALLEVIATION, EDUCATION, ANIMAL RIGHTS, AND THE ENVIRONMENT.

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.

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.

Weekly liturgies, social events and social justice support/outreach.

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.

USA is a national grassroots social justice network dedicated to the fundamental human rights of and their communities focusing on ending violence and stigma through education community building and advocacy. SWOP is committed to the safety autonomy and human rights of people in the trade and stands in solidarity with the many social justice movements intersectional to our own including but not limited to Black Lives Matter disability rights drug and immigration reform gender equality and the LGBTQ movement and the rights of the working class.

dba TRUEVOLUTION, PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO FIGHT HEALTH EQUITY AND RACIAL JUSTICE TO ADVANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND HUMAN DIGNITY OF LGBTQ PEOPLE.

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.

strives to enable sustainable development through education, leadership and technology. is especially focused on enabling social change in communities affected by poverty, conflict and disability through education, leadership development and technology. We envision a world where all people have access to quality education, are empowered to realize their unique aspirations, and are equipped to make positive contributions to our world. Currently, operates in 5 countries Ethiopia, India, Sri Lanka, Nicaragua and the U.S.

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

E+O) empowers hard-working families to pull themselves out of poverty, by incubating supporting income-generating asset-building ventures in the areas of housing (live/work spaces), preventative healthcare life skills.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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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 .

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.

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.

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