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1		ALAMEDA, CA
2		LIVERMORE, CA
3		Delano, CA
4		SANTA BARBARA, CA
5		Berkeley, CA
6		OAKLAND, CA
7		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
8		LOS ANGELES, CA
9		EL CERRITO, CA
10		SAN MATEO, CA
11		SANTA BARBARA, CA
12		Montebello, CA
13		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
14		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
15		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
16		Los Angeles, CA
17		MARINA DEL REY, CA
18		Oakland, CA
19		San Francisco, CA
20		POMONA, CA
21		San Diego, CA
22		MENLO PARK, CA
23		Oakland, CA
24		San Francisco, CA
25		MILPITAS, CA
26		HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
27		LOS ANGELES, CA
28		IRVINE, CA
29		SAN DIEGO, CA
30		SAN DIEGO, CA
31		TRUCKEE, CA
32		SAN MARCOS, CA
33		ALTADENA, CA
34		San Diego, CA
35		WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
36		Auburn, CA
37		LAKEWOOD, CA
38		SAN DIEGO, CA
39		SANTA ANA, CA
40		OAKLAND, CA
41		Oakland, CA
42		SAN DIEGO, CA
43		SANTA MONICA, CA
44		BERKELEY, CA
45		SHERMAN OAKS, CA
46		HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
47		LOS ANGELES, CA
48		Sacramento, CA
49		WHITTIER, 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.

Our mission is to achieve environmental justice healthy, sustainable communities through collective action law.

OUR GOAL IS TO DRAW VISITORS TO THE PHENOMENAL STORY OF WORLD WAR II, AND TO GENERATE RESPECT FOR ALL . THE STORY OF WORLD WAR II IS THE MOST IMPORTANT OF THE 20TH CENTURY, BUT ITS LASTING EFFECTS MAY NOT BE KNOWN TO CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. IN ADDITION TO TELLING THE STORY THROUGH EXHIBITS, THE MUSEUM WILL SHOW THE IMPORTANT LESSONS AND SOCIETAL PROGRESSIONS THAT CAME FROM SUCH A DEADLY EPISODE. IT WILL SHOW HOW THE GI BILL ALLOWED TO GO TO COLLEGE AND BUY HOMES, CREATING NEW COMMUNITIES AND BUSINESSES ALL OVER THE COUNTRY. IT WILL SHOW THE NECESSARY ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN IN THE WORKFORCE, THE INTEGRATION OF MINORITIES INTO THE MILITARY AND THE U.N. DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS, WHICH ARE BUT A HANDFUL OF EXAMPLES OF THIS GENERATIONS EFFECT ON THE REST OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY. STUDENTS AND VISITORS OF ALL GENERATIONS WILL COME TOGETHER TO SHARE STORIES, ASK QUESTIONS AND ULTIMATELY KNOW THE EXPERIENCE, AND THE PAIN AND THE COST OF CONFLICT.

NFG organizes philanthropy to support grassroots power building so that communities of color and low-income communities thrive.

IS A NETWORK OF PIONEERING LEADERS ACROSS THE U.S. AND CANADA WHO WORK DEEPLY WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES TO CREATE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES TO BUSINESS, PHILANTHROPY, AND INVESTING. WE ENVISION AN ECONOMY THAT HAS TRANSITIONED FROM THE EXTRACTIVE ACCUMULATION OF WEALTH AND CENTRALIZATION OF POWER TO ONE THAT EDISTRIBUTES WEALTH, DEMOCRATIZES POWER, AND SHIFTS ECONOMIC CONTROL TO MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Protection civil rights people in the US

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

CPA ORGANIZES WORKING CLASS IMMIGRANT ADULTS AND YOUTH TO INCREASE THEIR VOICES THROUGH SOCIAL JUSTICE DIRECT ACTION CAMPAIGNS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. OUR WORK WITHIN OUR TENANT WORKER CENTER AND YOUTH ORGANIZING WORK ALLOWS OUR MEMBER/LEADERS TO LEARN ABOUT AND ENGAGE IN ISSUES MOST EFFECTING OUR COMMUNITY.

The mission of the It Gets Better Project is to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) youth around the globe. Its vision is a world where all LGBTQ+ youth are free to live equally and know their worthiness and power as individuals.

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.

transforms the field of public health to center equity and builds collective power with social justice movements.

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.

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 .

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Purposeto provide services that are beneficial to the public interest provide relief of the poorenvironmental educationdefend civil rights

ALUMNI CADET COLLEGE HASANABDAL LIVING IN NORTH TO FOSTER SOCIAL CHANGE. RAISE FUNDS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO ELEVATE THE SOCIAL CONDITIONS IN PAKISTAN THROUGH EDUCATION

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