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101		OAKLAND, CA
102		San Francisco, CA
103		THOUSAND OAKS, CA
104		Oakland, CA
105		Los Angeles, CA
106		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
107		CERRITOS, CA
108		LOS ANGELES, CA
109		Sacramento, CA
110		ALAMEDA, CA
111		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
112		WESTMINSTER, CA
113		LOS ANGELES, CA
114		LOS ALTOS, CA
115		Sacramento, CA
116		IMPERIAL, CA
117		LOS ANGELES, CA
118		SAN DIEGO, CA
119		LOS ANGELES, CA
120		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
121		San Rafael, CA
122		LOS ANGELES, CA
123		SAN RAMON, CA
124		SACRAMENTO, CA
125		Folsom, CA
126		MENLO PARK, CA
127		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
128		IRVINE, CA
129		MARTINEZ, CA
130		SAN JOSE, CA
131		SAN JOSE, CA
132		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
133		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
134		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
135		San Francisco, CA
136		San Francisco, CA
137		San Francisco, CA
138		SAN PABLO, CA
139		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
140		San Rafael, CA
141		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
142		LODI, CA
143		OAKLAND, CA
144		Watsonville, CA
145		Santa Rosa, CA
146		San Francisco, CA
147		Napa, CA
148		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
149		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
150		San Francisco, CA

BUILDS BRIDGES BETWEEN FUNDERS, ARTISTS, ENTREPRENEURS and MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES.

empowers + youth to feel safe being who they really are by investing in organizations that provide life-saving services to this community.

CHARITY IN MICRO COMMUNITIES OF COLOR TO PROVIDE SAFETY EQUAL ACCESS TO FOODEDUCATION HOUSING GANGDRUG FREE CHILDHOOD

raises funds from foundations, grants and individual donors to develop and incubate projects aimed at social through the arts. We amplify BIPOC voices using diverse mediums of creative storytelling as vehicles of social change and conversations.

Recycling for Sustainability is a unique social enterprise-in Los Angeles County-designed to support the creation of worker-owned businesses other kinds of cooperatives with who have been incarcerated other individuals who have been pushed out of the mainstream economy due to race, sex, class, gender identity, age or ability.

TO CREATE A BETTER WORLD FOR THE LGBTQ+ .

A) TO EDUCATE THE AMERICAN PUBLIC ON THE DIRE NEEDS INCLUDING HOLISTIC, PSYCHOSOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF 24 MINORITY GROUPS OF YOUNG PEOPLE LIVING IN THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE, WHERE THEY HAVE LONG BEEN EXPOSED TO A LOCAL DRUG ABUSE CULTURE;(B)TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE AMERICAN PUBLIC TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY OF LOVE THROUGH TEACHING THESE ETHNIC-MINORITY YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE REGION BIBLE AND MUSIC TO NOURISH THEIR SOUL, HELPING THEM LEARN ENGLISH, CHINESE AND THAI TO MAKE A BETTER LIVING, AND BRINGING IN VOLUNTEER DOCTORS, NURSES AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE THESE POOR PEOPLE WITH MUCH NEEDED HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATION.

ADVANCES THE CAUSE OF THE LGBTQ HISTORY THROUGH MULTI- PLATFORM STORYTELLING, INCLUDING SUPPORTING THE PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF FEATURE FILMS, DOCUEMNTARIES, TV PROGRAMS, PODCASTS, ONLINE MEIDA AND ARCHIVAL RESOURCES WITH THE GOAL OF EDUCTATING THE LGBTQ YOUTH AND THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY AT LARGE.

The Mission the organization is to enhance the understanding Islam clear misconceptions encourage dialogue empower American Muslims and build coalitions that promote social justice inclusion and mutual understanding. To offer educational and training opportunities to enhance character develop skills and shape personalities to promote a healthy and productive society Relief activities to strengthen the bonds humanity by serving all those in need starting with our greater Sacramento area. To cooperate with and support other organizations for the implementation this program

a)(2) public charity providing cultural and arts programs reflecting the LGBTQ+ Asian and Pacific Islander American communities.

CEPEF operates as a grassroots, community-based organization, promoting civic education and engagement, conducting research on the effects of policies on poverty and racial inequity, training and developing leaders racial injustice, building capacity community organizations, and empowering low-income and working-class communities throughout the United States.

SERVE THE POOR YOUTHS AND VICTIMS OF DISCRIMINATION AND THE POOR VIETNAMESE DISABLED VETERAN IN VIETNAM

TO UNITE , LAW STUDENTS, LEGAL WORKERS, AND JAILHOUSE TO PROVIDE CRITICAL COMMUNITY BASED LEGAL ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGH A FRAMEWORK THAT PRIORITIZES HUMAN RIGHTS OVER PROPERTY INTERESTS.

PROMOTE ADVANCEMENTS IN EARLY EDUCATION, SCIENCE, CLIMATE AND HUMAN RIGHTS.

ADVOCATES FOR THE DEFENSE AND ADVANCEMENT OF CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS.

TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.

AIMS TO BREAK SHACKLES OF SYSTEMIC OPPRESSION AND INEQUALITY BY CREATING, BUILDING, AND EMPOWERING AN EQUITABLE, HEALTHY, AND SUSTAINABLE CENTRAL LOS ANGELES FOR ALL PEOPLE.

Our mission is to build a united front of diverse community members for our social political and economic advancement by forming a central hub for life. The is a charitable organization supporting the community with local civic engagement opportunities relief funds and scholarships for local community members including organizations.

OUR MISSION IS TO PARTNER WITH THE NONPROFIT SECTOR AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR TO CREATE SOCIAL IMPACT THROUGH STRATEGIC FUNDING OF EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS, SOCIAL INNOVATION, AND A DYNAMIC APPROACH TO PHILANTHROPY. HERE AT WE ADVOCATE FOR AND ADVANCE COMMUNITY-LED SOLUTIONS TO INEQUITIES AND INJUSTICES. WE ARE ALSO PASSIONATE ABOUT BOLSTERING INCLUSION AND CIVIC EMPOWERMENT.

TO ADVOCATE AND MOBILIZE THE AND MINORITY GROUPS TO STAND UP AGAINST INCREASING HATE CRIMES AND DISCRIMINATION.

combat community deterioration, defend human and civil rights secured by law, and promote the common good and general welfare of the people by educating the public and advocating on the benefits conferred on the citizens of California through increasing funding homelessness and mental health support services by raising state tax revenues.

CHARITY MAKES GRANTS TO CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS FOR CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITH AN EMPHASIS TO FUND SCHOLARSHIPS OTHER PROGRAMS TO ASSIST STUDENTS FROM MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES.

TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THE SPIRIT, VALUES, AND IDEALS OF HELLENIC CULTURE AND HERITAGE THROUGH A PROCESS OF MUTUAL ENLIGHTENMENT, EDUCATION, AND CULTURAL AWARENESS.

DEFEND RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND OTHER CIVIL LIBERTIES

provides the Guatemalan children at Semillas de Amor a quality education and life in a safe, healthy and nurturing environment as they acquire the tools and knowledge needed to address life-long learning, leadership and social justice in Guatemala.

IN 2021, THE FUNDED 47 SOCIAL ENTERPRISE ORGANIZATIONS CREATING SOCIAL CHANGE AROUND THE GLOBE THROUGH PROGRAM RELATED INVESTMENTS AND/OR UNRESTRICTED GRANTS.

TO HELP SOCIAL JUSTICE LEADERS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND MOVEMENTS REALIZE THEIR FULL POWER.

FOUNDED IN 1996, IS A MOVEMENT OF LEADERS WORKING TO ENSURE A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR THE FRESH PRODUCE INDUSTRY BY TEACHING CHILDREN ABOUT FOOD AND FARMING, ATTRACTING THE NEXT GENERATION OF AGRICULTURE PROFESSIONALS, NURTURING INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT TO SOLVE OUR TOUGHEST FARMING CHALLENGES, AND BY COMMUNICATING THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND RESPECT THAT DEFINES THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FARMERS AND THE PEOPLE WHO WORK IN AND ON OUR FARMS.

THE IS A FEDERATION APPROXIMATELY 85 AFFILIATED UNIONS. THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES IN A WIDE RANGE ACTIVITIES. THE ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE LIVES WORKING FAMILIES, TO BRING JUSTICE TO THE WORKPLACE, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE TO THE CONTRA COSTA COMMUNITY.

ORGANIZATION UNITING IN THE SPIRIT LIBERTY, TRUTH, JUSTICE, AND EQUALITY, TO MAKE HUMAN LIFE MORE DESIRABLE BY LESSENING ITS ILLS AND PROMOTING PEACE, PROSPERITY, GLADNESS, AND HOPE.

TO EMPOWER WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND TO ELIMINATE RACISM, HATRED, AND PREJUDICE.

THE IS A NATIONAL ORGANIZATION WHOSE ONGOING MISSION IS TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF AMERICANS AND ALL OTHERS WHO ARE VICTIMIZED BY INJUSTICE AND BIGOTRY. THE LEADERS AND MEMBERS OF THE JACL ALSO WORK TO PROMOTE CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL VALUES AND PRESERVE THE HERITAGE AND LEGACY OF THE COMMUNITY.

PROMOTING EQUALITY AND SELF-RELIANCE OF PEOPLE WHO ARE OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED.

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.

An educational program that provides students the privilege to have classmates from different national, ethnic, and economic backgrounds to help learn well the meaning cultural diversity while obtaining a traditional religious education.

CAA) is a community-based civil rights organization that conducts community service, policy advocacy, and movement building activities.

The mission of AAAJ - ALC is to promote, advance, and represent the legal and civil rights of API communities.

THE ORGANIZATION UNITES FRATERN JUSTICE, AND EQUALITY, TO MAKE HUMAN LIFE MORE DESIRABLE BY LESSEN- ING ITS ILLS, AND BY PROMOTING PEACE, PROSPERITY, HOPE and GLADDNESS

A NEWS ORGANIZATION THAT SPECIALIZES IN INVESTIGATIVE, POLITICAL and SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORTING.

mobilizes individuals and communities to transform our world so violence no longer exists creating greater safety, justice and equality.

PROVIDING WIDESPREAD DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION REGARDING PUBLIC HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE ACCESS THROUGH MEETINGS, FORUMS AND NEWSLETTER.

TO SECURE AND SAFEGUARD THE CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS OF ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS, AMERICANS AND ALL COMMUNITIES WHO ARE AFFECTED BY INJUSTIC AND BIGOTRY

The , ("NCYL"), advances justice by defending the rights of children and improving the systems impacting their lives. We focus on complex challenges that disproportionately impact children and communities of color and on solutions that require multiple public systems to change their policies, practices and culture. almost five decades, we have led cross-sector campaigns that weave together research, public awareness, demonstration projects, policy advocacy,coalition building, technical assistance, and litigation, when necessary.

To partner with the to eliminate poverty and create social change through advocacy and essential services.

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.

is dedicated to providing safety, hope, healing and empowerment for survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. Equally, is committed to promoting safe communities and social change through prevention, intervention, education, and advocacy.

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.

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.

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