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1		ELK GROVE, CA
2		Montrose, CA
3		FAIRFIELD, CA
4		ALAMEDA, CA
5		SANTA BARBARA, CA
6		SAN DIEGO, CA
7		SAN DIEGO, CA
8		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
9		LOS ANGELES, CA
10		GARDENA, CA
11		San Francisco, CA
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14		BUENA PARK, CA
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16		VISTA, CA
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18		MOORPARK, CA
19		NOVATO, CA
20		LOS ANGELES, CA
21		SACRAMENTO, CA
22		ORANGE, CA
23		DUARTE, CA
24		PASADENA, CA
25		EL MONTE, CA
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27		LOS ANGELES, CA
28		San Jose, CA
29		Mill Valley, CA
30		Mission Hills, CA
31		CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA
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33		BERKELEY, CA
34		San Diego, CA
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38		Laguna Hills, CA
39		EL CENTRO, CA
40		ORANGE, CA
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42		CHULA VISTA, CA
43		ORANGE, CA
44		Palm Springs, CA
45		CHINO, CA
46		NEWPORT BEACH, CA
47		LAKE FOREST, CA
48		Irvine, CA
49		Corona, CA
50		LOS ALAMITOS, CA

is a sisterhood of women supporting each other in lifelong achievement.

Created to honor the legacy of a beloved space industry pioneer and accomplished pilot, Dawn (1980 2016), the is designed to serve both as an inspiration and as a career boost to capable young women and other gender minorities who, like , aspire to explore our sky and stars, to shake up the aerospace industry, and to help their fellow people here on planet Earth. We do this by matching up to forty students per year with purpose-driven, paid internships at leading aerospace companies and organizations and with senior and executive level mentors.

COMMUNITY and WORLD SERVICE PRIMARILY SUPPORTING WOMEN AND CHILDREN.

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.

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.

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.

TO CREATE PATHWAYS TO WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND MEN WHO ARE SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND RELATED SEXUAL ASSAULT AND CHILD ABUSE THROUGH COLLABORATIVE, INTEGRATIVE CENTERS, TEAMS AND INITIATIVES.

ENHANCING AND IMPROVING THE PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT FOR OPHTHALMOLOGISTS.

JDI IS AN HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS TO PUT AN END TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN, WOMEN, AND YOUTH IN ALL FORMS OF ,

IS A NON-PROFIT FOUNDATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EDUCATION, PREVENTION AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE ACTION SPORTS COMMUNITY AT LARGE. THROUGH GRASSROOTS PREVENTION EVENTS, YEAR-ROUND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH AND THE SURVIVORHIP PROGRAM, B4BC IS ABLE TO FURTHER ITS MISSION OF PROMOTION EARLY DETECTION + A HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIFESTYLE AS THE BEST MEANS OF PREVENTION.

MUA) is a grassroots organization of Latina immigrant women with a double mission of promoting personal transformation and building community power for social and economic justice.

To provide quick and compassionate financial assistance to low-income people battling in order to cover basic human needs, lessen financial burdens and improve quality of life.

To advance low income womens economic and social development

TO SPONSOR SEVERAL BATTERED WOMEN and CHILDREN HOMES.

TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PROJECTS IN THE GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA, THAT TARGET UNMET NEEDS TO IMPROVE THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS AND TO CARRY ON OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS GOAL AS PERMITTED BY LAW.

TO SERVE VETERANS AND THEIR CHILDREN SO THAT THEIR NEXT MISSION IS CLEAR AND CONTINUES TO IMPACT THE WORLD. IN 2020-2021 WE SERVED 1,018 AND CHILDREN, INCLUDING PROVIDING 226 DAYS OF CHILDCARE.

PROVIDE FUNDING FOR VARIOUS OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS

PROMOTE INTEREST IN ALL CIVIC, MORAL, PHILANTHROPIC AND INTELLECTUAL EXCELLENCE AMONG WOMAN; UNITE ITS MEMBERS IN A CLOSE BOND OF FRIENDSHIP; AND GIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO DESERVING AND NEEDY INDIVIDUALS/ORGANIZATIONS.

PROVIDE DONATIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT MEET SPECIAL NEEDS WOMEN.

PROMOTION OF EQUAL RIGHTS FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY. TO SERVE AS A REPOSITORY FOR INFORMATION ON QUALIFIED THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY.

SUPPORTING PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS IN THE PROJECT IN INDIA AS THE FIRST ATTEMPT ANYWHERE TO CREATE A UNIVERSAL TOWN WHERE MEN AND WOMEN OF ALL COUNTRIES CAN LIVE TOGETHER IN PEACE AND PROGRESSIVE HARMONY, ABOVE ALL CREEDS, ALL POLITICS AND ALL NATIONALITIES.

Service Above SelfRotary is an organization business and professional persons united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world. is the worlds first service . Rotarians carry out a variety humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs. Since its founding in 1905, has grown to include some 1.2 million service-minded men and women belonging to more than 30,000 clubs in 166 countries in the world. Rotarians meet weekly for fellowship and interesting and informative programs dealing with topics local and global importance. Membership reflects a cross-section community representation. is widely regarded as the worlds largest private provider international educational scholarships. The Foundation provides each year some $90 million for international scholarships, cultural exchanges, and humanitarian projects that improve the qualit

EDUCATIONAL INSPIRATIONAL GUIDANCE TO MIDDLE EASTERN WOMEN COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD.

Helpingwomenrecoveringfrommedicalemergencies

To educate, train and prepare men and women to serve the Lord and his Church.

OUR MISSION IS TO REVOLUTIONIZE THE STANDARD OF CARE IN BREAST HEALTH AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE POST DIAGNOSIS. OUR SIGNATURE PROGRAM, RESOURCES AFTER DIAGNOSIS "RAD" PROGRAM IS A GLOBAL AND VIRTUAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO GIVE ATHLETIC WOMEN IMPACTED BY BREAST CANCER A COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SYSTEM. THE RAD PROGRAM INCLUDES PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, PEER-TO-PEER ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION FOCUSED ON MIND, BODY AND SOUL WELL BEING. WE WANT TO REDEFINE THE STANDARD OF CARE IN BREAST HEALTH AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE POST DIAGNOSIS. WE PROVIDE EDUCATION ON THE SIGNIFICANT BENEFITS OF FITNESS AND SUPPORT TO ACCESS RESPONSIBLE AND SAFE FITNESS INSTRUCTION THOSE DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY BREAST CANCER.

PARTNERS WITH A NETWORK OF GLOBAL FEMALE LEADERS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN TO DISCOVER THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL THROUGH MICRO-ENTERPRISE, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND LOCAL SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES.

Health is dedicated to the treatment and prevention of childbirth injuries by building sustainable capacity with local partners in Sub-Saharan Africa supporting world-renowned doctors, researchers and hospitals that treat women with compassionate holistic care.

is dedicated to equipping and empowering low-income young women from countries restoring peace with the education, leadership skills, and network connections needed to become leaders who change their nations and the world.

COUNSELING FOR THE RAPE , MOTHERS

THE NCBW IS A NON-PROFIT VOLUNTEER ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION COM-PRISED PROFESSIONAL DEDICATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICE, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND ENHANCE-MENT CAREER OPORTUNITIES. NCBW IS COMMITTED TO FURTHER EQUITY AND ENPOWERMENT ,

strives to reach the most vulnerable and helpless --- young victims of rape, prostitution, human trafficking, and abuse. We rescue / protect / and empower them to accomplish their destiny and full potential in life. To help underprivileged children and young adults.

OASIS ADVANCES EDUCATION AND CHOICE WOMEN AND GIRLS, THROUGH PROGRAMS, CAPACITY BUILDING AND POLICY ADVOCACY. WE WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH A STRONG NETWORK OF PARTNERS BASED IN THE SAHEL.

Our mission is to end all preventable deaths related to pregnancy and childbirth . Our vision is to improve access to, and utilization of, quality healthcare services to reduce the risk of maternal and neonatal mortality in remote rural areas where mothers (cont page 2)

OUR MISSION IS TO RAISE FUNDS DEDICATED TO DIRECTLY SUPPORTING AND PROVIDING FINANCIAL AID TO IMPOVERISHED COMMUNITIES IN UGANDA. OUR FOCUS IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING FAMILIES, WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND TO PRESERVE THE HEALTH OF LOCAL WILDLIFE AND ECOSYSTEMS. WE WILL MAKE GRANTS TO UGANDAN NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE SUPPORTING WOMEN WHO STRUGGLE WITH POVERTY, HIV, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

TO DELIVER AFFORDABLE CAPITAL AND RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS (SEE SCH. O FOR CONTINUATION) TO UNDERSERVED ENTREPRENEURS AND COMMUNITIES, WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON LOW-INCOME PEOPLE, PEOPLE OF COLOR, AND WOMEN.

PROMOTE AND RECOGNIZE THE POWER, INFLUENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF WOMEN IN ALL ASPECTS OF COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE WITHIN THE SAN FRANCISCO GEOGRAPHICAL AREA AND TO FACILITATE THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION FOR EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP AND BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS.

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PROVISIONS FOR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING WOMEN/CHILDREN

Service Above SelfRotary is an organization of business and professional persons united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world. is the worlds first service club. Rotarians carry out a variety of humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs. Since its founding in 1905, has grown to include some 1.2 million service-minded men and women belonging to more than 30,000 clubs in 166 countries in the world. Rotarians meet weekly for fellowship and interesting and informative programs dealing with topics of local and global importance. Membership reflects a cross-section of community representation. is widely regarded as the worlds largest private provider of educational scholarships. The Foundation provides each year some $90 million for scholarships, cultural exchanges, and humanitarian projects that improve the qualit

CRISIS PREGNANCY COUNSELING AND PARENTAL SUPPORT INCLUDING CLOTHES FOOD AND OTHER MEANS.

WE ARE DEDICATED TO GIVING COMPASSION AND PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE TO WOMEN EXPERIENCING UNPLANNED PREGNANCIES, PROVIDING ACCURATE INFORMATION ABOUT THE REALITIES AND POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES OF ABORTION AND OFFERING HELP HOPE AND HEALING THROUGH PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.

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THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THE IS SUPPLYING NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT TO LOW INCOME MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN LIVING WITH HIV/ AND OTHER LIFE THREATENING ILLNESSES.

IMPROVE THE LIVES WOMEN AND GIRLS THROUGH PROGRAMS LEADING TO SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT.

WIN IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT FOUNDATION THAT SPECIALIZES PERSONAL AND EMOTIONAL EMPOWERMENT AND RESTORATION. FROM ABUSE RECOVERY, TO SELF-ESTEEM and EMOTIONAL HEALING, TO DESTINY MANAGEMENT (CREATING YOUR DREAMS, VISIONS AND PURPOSE), WE PROVIDE PROGRAMS OF RECOVERY AND EMPOWERMENT THAT WILL TEACH HOW TO BECOME THEIR PERSONAL BEST. WIN IS COMMITTED EDUCATING,INSPIRING, PREVENTING AND EMPOWERING. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY RECOVERY PROGRAMS, CONFERENCES, TRAINING PROGRAMS. OUR GOAL IS TO REPAIR, RESTORE AND PREVENT LIVES FROM BEING AFFECTED BY ABUSE.

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

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Promote the value and sanctity of all human from conception to natural death by: offering alternatives to abortion; providing physical , emotional and spiritual support for women and men with unplanned pregnancies or those who suffered the pain of abortion or pregnancy loss; presenting abstinence to singles.

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