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

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.

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 MISSION OF IS TO ADVOCATE FOR AND MAKE GRANTS IN SUPPORT OF SOCIAL JUSTICE, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND THE HEALTH OF OUR DEMOCRACY.

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.

EBASE ADVANCES ECONOMIC, RACIAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE BY BUILDING JUST IN THE BASED ON GOOD JOBS AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. WE ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF ECONOMIC INJUSTICE BY DEVELOPING STRATEGIC ALLIANCES AMONG COMMUNITY, FAITH, AND LABOR TO BUILD POWER AND CREATE CHANGE WITH LOW-INCOME WORKERS AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Assist African Americans and other underserved people in to acheive social and economic equality through advocacy, bridge building, program services and research.

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

Provide support to church and social justice activities

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.

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.

PRODUCER A TELEVISED LIVE PARADE TO PROMOTE

THE MISSION OF THE CENTER IS TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE CHARACTER AND EQUALITY THROUGH THE VIRTUE AND VALOR OF OUR WORLD WAR II AMERICAN VETERANS OF JAPANESE ANCESTRY.

educateandadvocateforLGBTQ+peopleinSTEM

DESIGNING MANAGEMENT SKILLS CURRICULUM TO HELP INDIVIDUALS TO MEET THEIR ACADEMIC POTENTIAL.

TO ADVANCE THE HUMAN and CIVIL OF IMMIGRANTS and REFUGEES IN LOS ANGELES; PROMOTE HARMONIOUS MULTI-ETHNIC HUMAN RELATIONS.

ELACCS MISSION IS TO ADVOCATE FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE IN BOYLE HEIGHTS AND LOS ANGELES BY BUILDING GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP, DEVELOPING AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD ASSETS, AND PROVIDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES.

strengthen the leadership of farmworker women and girls so that they can be agents of economic, social and political change and ensure their human rights.

IS DETERMINED TO END SUICIDE AMONG LGBTQ YOUTH.

TO END VIOLENCE AND PROMOTE PEACE IN OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGH VIOLENCE PREVENTION, THE PROMOTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES, and THE EMPOWERMENT OF YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN CALIFORNIA and EL SALVADOR TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL IN SOCIETY.

To achieve meaningful social change for the public good by advancing the use of .

OPERATION OF SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AND GRANTMAKING TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT UNDER 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ORGANIZATION HAS PROGRAMS TO ERECT ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE INFORMATIONAL BOOTHS AND AREAS AT CONCERTS TO EDUCATE AND ENLIGTHEN PEOPLE WHO ATTEND THESE CONCERT EVENTS,AND WORK WITH BANDS AND THEIR MANAGEMENT TO DISTRIBUTE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION THROUGH THE BAND APPROVED INTERNET WEBSITES.THE ORGANIZATION GRANTS TO DIFFERENT EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK THEIR COMMUNITIES TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE, INCLUDING SUPPORT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION,CLEAN ENERGY,ARTS,EDUCATION,SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ASSISTANCE DUE TO NATURAL DISASTER. THE ORG PROVIDES AID AND OTHER SUPPORT TO NEEDY, UNDERPRIVILEGED INDIVIDUALS WHO ONCE HAD CAREERS THE MUSIC INDUSTRY AND HAVE FALLEN ON HARD TIMES OR WHO HAVE PROVEN A LONG TERM COMMITMENT TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE BUT ARE NOW FINANCIAL NEED AND DISTRESS OR ARE EMERGENCY MEDICAL NEED.

TO FOSTER AND ENCOURAGE DIALOGUES, DISCUSSIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS IN PUBLIC HEALTH, DEMOCRACY, AND HUMAN RIGHTS; ALSO TO CONTRIBUTE TO YOUTH EDUCATION IN ART AND MUSIC IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY.

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