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1		LIVERMORE, CA
2		Delano, CA
3		SAN DIEGO, CA
4		Berkeley, CA
5		LOS ANGELES, CA
6		LOS ANGELES, CA
7		LOS ANGELES, CA
8		PALO ALTO, CA
9		LOS ANGELES, CA
10		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
11		EL CERRITO, CA
12		San Francisco, CA
13		San Fernando, CA
14		San Francisco, CA
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17		DAVIS, CA
18		WALNUT, CA
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21		BERKELEY, CA
22		San Francisco, CA
23		San Francisco, CA
24		POMONA, CA
25		Oakland, CA
26		San Francisco, CA
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33		ALTADENA, CA
34		Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
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36		Auburn, CA
37		LAKEWOOD, CA
38		Sacramento, CA
39		SANTA ANA, CA
40		Glendale, CA
41		Berkeley, CA
42		SAN DIEGO, CA
43		SANTA MONICA, CA
44		LOS ANGELES, CA
45		PALM SPRINGS, CA
46		LOS ANGELES, CA
47		LA JOLLA, CA
48		SAN MATEO, CA
49		ENCINO, CA
50		San Francisco, CA

SD supports charitable and humanitarian projects and activities without discrimination by gender age cultural ethnic or religious beliefs.

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 ,

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT AND TO PROMOTE TOLERANCE AND PEACE AMONG ALL THE PEOPLE OF THE WORLD.

YOUTH AMBASSADORS IAPW YOUTH AMBASSADORS, OUR SIGNATURE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM, PROVIDE TEENS WITH SOCIAL EMOTIONAL, AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS, EMPOWERING THEM TO FIND PURPOSE AND DEVELOP THE LIFE-READINESS AND CRITICAL THINKING NEEDED TO MAKE AN IMPACT ON THE . IAPW YOUTH AMBASSADORS ARE YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 13-18 PASSIONATE ABOUT SOCIAL CHANGE. THEY LEARN ABOUT GLOBAL ISSUES AS THEY MOVE THROUGH THE CURRICULUM BROAD RANGE OF AREAS THAT INCLUDES HEALTH, HUNGER, HOMELESSNESS, CLIMATE CHANGE, EQUALITY, EDUCATION, AND POVERTY. IAPW PROVIDES SERVICE-ORIENTED EDUCATION WITH CAPSTONE THAT INVOLVES ACTIVE PARTICIPATION AN INTERNATIONAL RURAL EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY HARMONY PROJECT.

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

IS A GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES PROGRESSIVE CHANGE AND EQUALITY NATIONWIDE.

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

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

THE ORGANIZATION IS A PHILANTHROPIC NETWORK DEDICATED TO INCREASING FUNDING FOR INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

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.

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.

ENVISIONS A RAPID, EQUITABLE TRANSITION TO A WORLD POWERED BY RENEWABLE ENERGY THAT BENEFITS EVERYONE. OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD COMMUNITY-POWERED SOLUTIONS TO ADVANCE ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE THROUGH RENEWABLE ENERGY.

VOTING RIGHTS AND ELECTION DEFENSE PROGRAMS

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

PROMOTE ARTISTIC TALENTS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DIABILITIES and CREATE SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH THE .

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.

accelerates the growth of technology nonprofits by providing financial and human capital to help scale technology solutions for education, environmental, health, and human rights issues.

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