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51		LAKE FOREST, CA
52		La Jolla, CA
53		LAKE FOREST, CA
54		Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
55		RIVERSIDE, CA
56		ELK GROVE, CA
57		ARCADIA, CA
58		SANTA BARBARA, CA
59		IRVINE, CA
60		ANTIOCH, CA
61		SAN JOSE, CA
62		WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
63		La Mirada, CA
64		WALNUT, CA
65		PETALUMA, CA
66		San Francisco, CA
67		Cardiff By The Sea, CA
68		LAFAYETTE, CA
69		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
70		TRACY, CA
71		PALM DESERT, CA
72		Sacramneto, CA
73		OXNARD, CA
74		LA JOLLA, CA
75		REDONDO BEACH, CA
76		PALO ALTO, CA
77		SONOMA, CA
78		San Francisco, CA
79		MORAGA, CA
80		NEWPORT BEACH, CA
81		Oakland, CA
82		CARMEL VALLEY, CA
83		ENCINITAS, CA
84		LAVERNE, CA
85		WEST COVINA, CA
86		BEVERLY HILLS, CA
87		San Francisco, CA
88		OAKLAND, CA
89		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
90		Healdsburg, CA
91		ELK GROVE, CA
92		Fremont, CA
93		SACRAMENTO, CA
94		SANTA MONICA, CA
95		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
96		SUNNYVALE, CA
97		LOS ANGELES, CA
98		REDWOOD CITY, CA
99		Berkeley, CA
100		SACRAMENTO, CA

IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES PATIENTS WITH DIRECT ASSISTANCE, COMMUNITY REFERRALS, AND COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT

Eliminating global poverty through microfinance.

To facilitate the financial education of girls from all socio-economic backgrounds through webinars, workshops, conferences.

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.

PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT WOMEN IN THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, MENTORING AND STRATEGIC PLANNING

IS A SISTERHOOD WOMEN SUPPORTING EACH OTHER IN LIFELONG ACHIEVEMENT.

THE MISSION OF IS TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A HOME IN CEBU, PHILIPPINES, TO ASSIST SEXUALLY ABUSED WOMEN AND CHILDREN RESCUED FROM THE SEX TRADE.

NURTURE THE EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, NUTRITIONAL, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN, ESPECIALLY GIRLS, IN IMPOVERISHED AREAS OF INDIA AND OTHER AREAS OF THE PLANET. 2. EQUIP WOMEN WITH THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC TOOLS THEY REQUIRE TO BECOME AGENTS OF CHANGE AND ADVOCATES OF EQUITY WITHIN THEIR HOMES AND THROUGHOUT THEIR COMMUNITIES. 3. PARTNER WITH ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPLEMENT PROJECTS DESIGNED TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY. 4. ESTABLISH A MECHANISM FOR THE PREVENTION OF SOCIAL AND CRIMINAL ABUSES THAT ARE WAGED AGAINST CHILDREN, PARTICULARLY GIRLS, SUCH AS CHILD TRAFFICKING, PROSTITUTION, CHILD MARRIAGE, CHILD LABOR AND OTHER SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL INJUSTICES PREVALENT ON MANY PARTS OF THE PLANET.

To provide financial aid to people who have been victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse as well as to others in need.

Sharing of real estate industry information.

The is the bridge to a better understanding of the Alcoholics Anonymous philosophy and way of life because of our special needs in sobriety as women. We as women members of Alcoholic Anonymous are survivors. We have found a way to obtain meaning, depth and responsibility in our lives. This came about out of desire, decision, determination and spiritual guidance. An elevated sense of belonging that is brought about by the special services and a special need provided by our is our goal.

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.

We are an outreach to women in secular recovery programs.

TO REDUCE POVERTY WHILE INCREASING HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR WOMEN, CAREGIVERS AND INFANTS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

SOCIALIZE AND RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY CAUSES THAT IMPROVE LIVES AND EMPOWER NEXT GENERATION.

To provide education, mental health, and medical support to women and children in Nepal.

PROVIDE SERVICES, PROMOTE AWARENESS AND RAISE FUNDS TO FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER.

The is a group of fifty energetic Bay Area women who dedicate their time and talent to raise funds on behalf of UCSF Benioff Hospital Oakland and the George Mark House. Originally founded as St. Lukes Junior Auxiliary, our group has raised funds to support womens and medical care in San Francisco. As our membership has migrated to the East Bay, we have re-launched our organization and we are now a new independent non-profit providing financial support to two local pediatric medical facilities. The is proud to support UCSF Benioff Hospital Oakland and the George Mark House because they provide children and their families with care services for a childs full cycle of life. Together, they support emergency care, on-going treatment, transitional, respite, and end-of-life care for children.

Mission: to transform the lives of women through exceptional artistry in performance and to bring the expressive power of their music to the community the nation and the world.

TO FAN OUT INTO THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND TO REACH ALL WOMEN, SO THAT THE FLAVORS OF JESUS CHRIST CAN BE SHARED. PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND INSPIRATIONAL SUPPORT TO LOCAL WOMEN IN NEED.

PROVIDE HOUSING, COUNSELING AND EDUCATION FOR WOMEN IN CRISIS PREGNANCIES.

inspired by the needs of our PINC is a non-profit organization dedicated to aiding those individulas most in need of a helping hand. PINC, founded in 2008 in the central valley, is made up of service-oriented young women each of whom recoginizes that the charitable needs of our are constantly evolving. therefore, the organizations members devote time and resources to raise money and provide volunteers for other local non-profits.

THE SUPPORTS A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING EFFORTS INCLUDING BREAST CANCER RESEARCH, COVID PREVENTION EFFORTS, FUNDRAISING FOR FIREFIGHTER FAMILIES, GRANTS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT AND SUICIDE PREVENTION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS.

Its mission is to empower women to live life fully with vitality, free from five primary womens health threats; heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, auto-immune diseases, and mental health issues. newly organized philanthropy is dedicated to women of all generations, and raises funds to support research and health institutions, outreach programs, and womens health advocacy groups.

PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO YOUNG WOMEN ENTERING UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

THE FOUNDATION WORKS TO BUILD A MORE EQUAL RESILIENT WORLD ITS ACTIVITIES ARE PRIMARILY FUNDED BY CONTRIBUTIONS PROVIDED BY THE FOUNDERS VIA THEIR DONOR ADVISED FUND ROYALTY INCOME DERIVED FROM COPYRIGHTS. THE COPYRIGHTS ENTITLE THE FOUNDATION TO ROYALTY REVENUES RELATED TO SALES OF TWO BOOKS AUTHORED BY ONE OF THE FOUNDERS. THE FOUNDATION BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER THROUGH TWO KEY INITIATIVES: LEANIN.ORG OPTIONB.ORG. LEANIN.ORG EMPOWERS WOMEN TO ACHIEVE THEIR AMBITIONS. IT RUNS PROGRAMS THAT COUNTER GENDER STEREOTYPES ADVANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL WOMEN. LEANIN.ORG SUPPORTS WOMEN IN THREE WAYS: 1)BUILDING COMMUNITY BY COLLECTING EXCHANGING IDEAS, INFORMATION, STORIES; 2)OFFERING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, LECTURES, PARTNERING WITH EXPERTS IN THE FIELD OF GENDER STUDIES; 3)FACILITATING THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEAN IN CIRCLES, SMALL GROUPS THAT MEET MONTHLY TO ENCOURAGE SUPPORT EACH OTHER IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF CONFIDENTIALITY TRUST.

ADVANCES AND CONNECTS WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY, LAW AND POLICY. WE SEEK TO ACCELERATE INNOVATION THROUGH DIVERSITY OF THOUGHT, PARTICIPATION AND ENGAGEMENT.

To connect, mentor, and educate women experts in the medical technology and diagnostic industry.

THE MISSION IS TO BRING PEOPLE AND LIVE MUSIC TOGETHER TO RAISE FUND AND BUILD AWARENESS FOR A MORE INTEGRATIVE APPROACH TO TREATING AND PREVENTING BREAST CANCER OUR FOCUS IS ON PROMOTING HEALTHY LIFESTYLE HABITS AND TO PREVENT CANCER. FOR THOSE AND THEIR FAMILIES IN TREATMENT. THE GOAL IS TO BUILD HEALTHY HABITS TO FACILITATE RECOVERY

WIOPS) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED 2013 THAT STRIVES TO SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF . MISSION: TO PROVIDE A PLATFORM TO EMPOWER AND ADVANCE THROUGH MENTORSHIP, EDUCATION AND NETWORKING.VISION: TO ENHANCE BUSINESS OUTCOMES BY DEVELOPING AND RETAINING WHO SERVE AND EXECUTIVE ROLES WITHIN THE INDUSTRY.

Prevent domestic violence and build capacity for culturally specific intervention in and Islander communities with a vision of building gender equality.

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO WOMEN AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE FORM OF GRANTS.

TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY MONETARY ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL WOMEN EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS AS A RESULT A BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS.

TO TRAIN, SEND, AND SUPPORT NATIONAL CHRISTIAN LEADERS TO STRENGTHEN THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN . TO PROVIDE PRIMARY and SECONDARY EDUCATION TO POOR and NEEDY CHILDREN, AND ASSIST POOR WOMEN TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES.

MEET THE CHALLENGES OF THE COMMUNITIES THAT WE SERVE WORLDWIDE THROUGH THE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS THAT WE CREATE SPECIFICALLY TO COMBAT AND HUNGER, REHABILITATE AND EMPOWER BATTERED AND ABUSED WOMEN, CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND TO SUPPORT ENDEAVORS AND PROJECTS AIMED AT MAINTAINING THE INTEGRITY OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN TERMS OF THEIR PHYSICAL, FINANCIAL, AND SOCIO-CULTURAL NEEDS AS A WHOLE.

TO ENGAGE CONVERSATIONS WITH INNOVATIVE LEADERS FUNDING HIGH IMPACT INITIATIVES FOR AND GIRLS.

mission is to provide the healing and empowering of sexually abused through physical creative somatic and mindfulness techniques. These programs will benefit the vulnerable young women survivors living in the San Francisco Bay Area and in other places in the world. Our vision is a world in which survivors of sexual abuse realize they have the power to achieve anything they want and believe that nothing can hold them back from the beautiful life they deserve

IS A COMMUNITY BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZITAION THAT IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIVES OF PEOPLE ACROSS THE GLOBE IN DESPRATE NEED FOR AN OPPERTUNITY, INCLUDING CHILDREN AND WOMEN WHO LACK BASIC SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC MEANS.

The organization supports in the San Francisco Department and . They provide training to their members, represent employee concerns to the SFFD administration, help with recruitment efforts to get more in the department, provide social and networking opportunities, help other community organizations that support and children. They promote cancer awareness, and are involved with a first ever study on female firefighters and cancer.

To promote gender equity for women and girls through scholarships and other educational opportunities

Support restoration of women by providing social services in the form of clothing, food, shelter, medical, education, vocational support and other assistance as needed to sustain and rebuild community of women.

To create a safe and inviting commmunity in which young women can share their musical excellence and build confidence,through singing, to realize their highest potential.

IS A NONPARTISAN, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING LEADERSHIP AND CAMPAIGN TRAININGS, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AND POLICY DISCUSSION FORUMS FOR INTERESTED IN OR WHO HOLD ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICES.

PROVIDES FISCAL SPONSORSHIP FOR WOMEN FILMMAKERS.

INCREASE HIV TESTING

PROVIDE ECONOMIC, EDUCATIONAL, MEDICAL, FAMILY SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO PEOPLE WHO ARE LIVING IN IMPOVERISHED REGIONS THE WORLD- FOCUSING ON WOMEN AND CHILDREN.

Provide education and training to women in under-privileged communities.

TO PROVIDE EDUCATONAL ACTIVITIES FOR WOMEN OF DESCENT THROUGH MEETINGS, SPEAKERS AND NEWSLETTERS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO RUNS AN ANNUAL FAIRE INCLUDING CULTURE, FOOD, CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES TO EDUCATE AND ADVANCE TRADITIONAL CULTURE.

International Development Programs: medical, prenatal, public health, education and social services delivered to poor persons in the USA, Central America, Mexico and developing countries.

TO BUILD CONFIDENT WOMEN OF CHARACTER WHO CELEBRATE SISTERHOOD AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD AROUND US.

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