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101		REDDING, CA
102		Oroville, CA
103		Sacramento, CA
104		San Marino, CA
105		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
106		LOS ANGELES, CA
107		LOS ANGELES, CA
108		Huntington Beach, CA
109		RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA
110		PALM SPRINGS, CA
111		SOQUEL, CA
112		FRESNO, CA
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114		Milpitas, CA
115		SAN JOSE, CA
116		SAN MATEO, CA
117		GOLETA, CA
118		San Jose, CA
119		PLEASANTON, CA
120		APTOS, CA
121		BAKERSFIELD, CA
122		San Diego, CA
123		Fresno, CA
124		RANCHO MIRAGE, CA
125		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
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127		San Leandro, CA
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129		STOCKTON, CA
130		Manteca, CA
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132		MENLO PARK, CA
133		San Francisco, CA
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135		PACIFIC PALISADES, CA
136		IRVINE, CA
137		MILL VALLEY, CA
138		Los Angeles, CA
139		THOUSAND OAKS, CA
140		ENCINO, CA
141		WEST HOLYWOOD, CA
142		SACRAMENTO, CA
143		Palmdale, CA
144		ALTADENA, CA
145		Corona del Mar, CA
146		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
147		NEWBURY PARK, CA
148		Murrieta, CA
149		SAN GABRIEL, CA
150		Oxnard, CA

DONATED FUNDS TO VARIOUS PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE THE IDEALS COMMUNITY SERVICE, HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE ADVANCEMENT THE STATUS WOMEN THROUGH FUND-RAISING, EFFECTIVE ACTION AND VOLUNTEERISM.

Caring for Women2362 Lincoln StOroville, CA 95966

The AAUW California Special Projects Fund receives and distributes funds for programs and projects that further education and equity for all and girls in California communities.

Raising money for women suffering from addiction.

To encourage, enlighten and uplift young women between the ages of 13-18 who are growing up in public housing.

TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR OUR MEMBERS TO PROMOTE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AND EXPERIENCES, PROVIDE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, OFFER EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS, ENHANCE GROWTH OF OUR MEMBERS AS LEADERS AND DECISION MAKERS AND MAKE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TO NEXT GENERATION OF WOMEN LEADERS AND OUR COMMUNITY.

CREATE SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE THE SUCCESS GROWTH OF THE BUSINESS OF . THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO BE THE DEFINITIVE SOURCE FOR BUSINESSWOMEN SEEKING INFORMATION ABOUT ISSUES, CHALLENGES OPPORTUNITIES IMPACTING ALL STAGES OF THEIR CAREER.

Our mission is to provide caring and personal support to those impacted by . We offer -related medical services, training programs, and counseling to meet the needs of the mother, the father and the unborn child.

Humanitarian aid,vocation training for women ,children in crisis

Invest in the future of women by providing assistance to worthy individuals by furthering their education and training in the food, wine, hospitality and nutrition industries.

Sharing real estate industry information.

PRENANCY COUNSELING

THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS THE WELLNESS PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS RUN BY THE CITY OF (CA) SENIOR CENTER.

Preach and Teach Gods Women

To advocate for girls and color.

WE CONNECT, INSPIRE GUIDE IN COMPUTING ORGANIZATIONS THAT VIEW (SCHEDULE O) TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AS A STRATEGIC IMPERATIVE.

IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF AT-RISK POPULATIONS, SPECIFICALLY PREGNANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN UNDER FIVE.

works to end suffering caused by childbirth injury obstetric by getting as many women treated as possible. Additionally, is focused on increasing number of trained obstetric surgeons to strengthen treatment capacity.

FOUNDED WITH THE OBJECTIVE TO CREATE AN EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATION COMPRISED OF JAPANESE AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL WOMEN LEADERS WITH VARIOUS BUSINESS AND CREATIVE BACKGROUNDS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, SUPPORTING LOCAL CHARITIES, MENTORING YOUTH, AND CELEBRATING JAPANESE AMERICAN HERITAGE. THE PRIMARY FUNDRAISER IS THE ANNUAL MIDORI KAI BOUTIQUE.

is a nonprofit organization, incorporated in California in 2002, dedicated to ensuring the education, health and safety of vulnerable women and children in the developing world. Outreachs purpose is to create a more just, peaceful world where all people--regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion, and gender--can lead rich, meaningful lives that are free of physical and structural violence. Outreachs pursuit of this mission is manifested in the following core program areas:Improving access to quality education for marginalized youth.Economic empowerment of parents and young women.Human trafficking and gender-based violence prevention and aftercare.Improving health and sanitation for vulnerable communities.From one year to the next, programs reach over 30,000 marginalized women and children in some of the poorest regions of Asia.

The organization provides financial assistance and moral support to active, discharged and retired military service men and women, with emphasis on those injured in the Iraq and Afganistan conflicts.

Our mission is to be the pipeline culturally competent health services, education, and advocacy for the improvement the African and families well being and their communities concerns.

To provide holistic treatment and education in an environment of safety, sobriety and faith based living for women and children who have demonstrated desire to become productive, contributing members to both their families and their community. We are committed to supporting women and children learning new skills, reach higher goals and grow in their personal relationship with one another and with God.

TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS

FOUNDATIONS MISSION IS CREATING WOMEN LEADERS ONE GIRL AT A TIME.

THE ORGANIZATION IS IN THE PROCESS OF CONDUCTING AMATEUR GIRLS ATHLETIC FAST PITCH SOFTBALL COMPETITIONS AND IN CONJUNCTION, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SOLICITS AND DISTRIBUTES DONATIONS TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON BREAST CANCER RESEARCH.

Impact seeks to advance gender equality by tackling barriers women, especially mothers face. Our mission is to empower women and families to live, give, and grow to their fullest potentials. We envision a world where women and their abilities are valued, where work and life can be integrated, and where families can act as a force for positive change.

TO UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF WOMEN AND GIRLS BY INCREASING ACCESS TO WATER, HEALTH AND HYGIENE, EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

AIMS TO PROVIDE MONETARY FUNDS TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER RESIDING THROUGHOUT SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY. ALL FUNDS RAISED BY ARE USED ONLY FOR THE NEEDS OF ANY PERSON, REGARDLESS OF AGE AND GENDER, DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER.

Charitable - The organization provides financial assistance to African families with the focus on Children and women.

IMPROVE LIVES OF LGBTQ WOMEN GIRLS

CANDOO TECH - CONVERTIBLE NOTE The primary purpose of this investment is to support an impactful andsolution/service using technology and helping the aging population usetechnology. This investment is in the Elder tech space. Additionally, SDG #3(Good health and well-being), SDG #8 (Decent work and economic growth) and SDG #9 (Industry innovation and Infrastructure) are also satisfied. This in line with foundations charitable purpose. Also, the foundations purpose of gender equality is met as the founder/CEO is a woman.

Our mission is to promote literacy, conservation of wildlife and wild places, the movement arts, and to open doors of opportunity for women and girls throughout the world. In light of the global pandemic, has added a focus area for crisis relief and support.

IS A BIPOC-LED NONPROFIT NEWS OUTLET THAT CENTERS THE PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ISSUES CURRENTLY UNDERREPORTED BY NATIONAL MEDIA. WERE COMMITTED TO PRODUCING THE KIND OF JOURNALISM THAT TREATS BIPOC, WOMEN, THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY, AND OTHER INVISIBILIZED GROUPS AS THE EXPERTS ON OUR OWN LIVED EXPERIENCES, OUR RESILIENCE, AND OUR FIGHTS FOR JUSTICE.

THE MISSION OF FOUNDATION (WFF) IS TO EDUCATE AND GIRLS ABOUT ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND THE LIFE OF A BUSINESS FROM IDEATION TO LONG-TERM SUCCESS. WE WANT TO PROVIDE THEM WITH THE CONFIDENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS NEEDED TO BUILD A BUSINESS FROM THE GROUND UP, ACROSS ALL INDUSTRIES WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM) FIELDS. WE HOPE TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF AND INVESTORS, AND PROVIDE FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS.

COMBATING BREAST CANCER WHILE SUPPORTING BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS AND WORKING TO STRENGTHEN LEADERSHIP SKILLS OF THE UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH.

WIST IS THE LEADING ORGANIZATION TO BRING TOGETHER COMPANIES, THEIR EXECTIVES, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, AND STUDENTS WHO SHARE A PASSION FOR INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES THAT IMPACT SUCCESS THROUGHOUT THE BUSINESS OF SPORT. SPECIFICALLY, THE WIST PLATFORM WILL OFFER MEMBERS GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES THE FOLLOWING AREAS:INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE: GAIN UNIQUE ACCESS TO EMERGING TRENDS, THOUGHT LEADERS AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES THE EXPLODING LANDSCAPE.NETWORKING: MEET INDUSTRY LEADERS AND INOVATORS TO EXPAND BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS AND IDENTIFY NEW OPPORTUNITIES AT EXISTING CONFERENCES AND EVENTS.CAREE DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES: FIND SUPPORT TO LAUNCH, NAVIGATE AND/OR ADVANCE THEIR CAREERS VIA MENTORS, SCHOLORSHIPS FOR SUMMER INTERNSHIPS AKA WIST FELLOWSHIPS, ONLINE SEMINARS AND JOB POSTINGS.THE WIST COMMUNITY IS COMPRISED OF BUSINESS EXPERTS VARIOUS STAGES OF ACCOMPLISHMENT AND EXPERTISE. WIST CHAMPIONS NOT ONLY COLLEGE STUDENTS BUT ALSO ENTRPRENEURS, PRODUC DESIGNERS, HARDWAR

uses music to create supportive community spaces that bridge vulnerable individuals to a sense of purpose and improved health. Our music workshops engage men, women and families across the greater LA area in partnership with social, civic and health care orgs

Nepals purpose is to partner with indigenous Nepali leaders and pastors to fulfill the physical needs, educational needs, health needs, spiritual needs, and provide other humanitarian needs of orphans, under privileged children, the elderly, women at risk for trafficking, widows, lepers, the blind and those most in need throughout different areas of . is an all-volunteer organization and there are no paid staff. We believe that care, kindness and mercy should be distributed to all regardless of religion, caste system, gender, age, education limits, and or physical handicaps and similar.

TO ADVANCE SOCIAL AND CULTURAL JUSTICE THROUGH THE LENS OF STORYTELLING AND AMPLIFYING THE STORIES OF UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING WOMEN FILMMAKERS AND PEOPLE OF COLOR WITH RESOURCES NEEDED TO ENSURE THEIR DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES HAVE A PLATFORM FOR CHANGE.

CULTIVATING THE EMPOWERMENT OF GLOBALLY WHO PROMOTE ACTIVISM AND . . MEN INVITED

ARE VOLUNTEERS WHO USE BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES TO DO OUTREACH TO MEN AND WOMEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS ON THE STREETS. IT IS A MINISTRY OF PRESENCE AND ACTION BASED ON THE "WORKS OF AND EMPHASIZING "WELCOMING THE STRANGER".

TO HELP VETERANS AND PEOPLE IN NEED IN ARMENIA.

ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM FOR UNDERPRIVILEDGED WOMEN AGES 18-45.

Climate , government integrity, civic engagement

CAPAW IS ORGANIZED TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS THAT PREPARE, MOTIVATE AND EMPOWER WOMEN TO INCREASE NUMBER AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LEADERSHIP IN AMERICA.

WOSMOH IS A NON PROFIT COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING SUPPORT TO YOUNG THAT MAY HAVE BEEN INCARCERATED /OR ARE IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM.

JPF is a non-political and non-profit organization committed to building bridges across diverse communities around the globe, through education, rural development, and women leadership.

FOLRM is making an important and significant difference in the lives less privileged children in by providing safe housing education and nutritional support for growing bodies and brains while sharing the good news Jesus Christ. We are providing practical life-changing biblical and educational opportunities recovery advocacy and job training skills for abused women and younger girls rescued from human trafficking as well.

Developing website for the program that use expressive arts processes to support emotional healing for women who have experienced sexual trauma/abuse

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