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47		LONG BEACH, CA
48		LA JOLLA, CA
49		Laguna Hills, CA
50		Long Beach, CA

Alpha Phi is a sisterhood of women supporting each other in lifelong achievement.The Organization provides housing for approximately 35 members of a fraternity while they attend Northwestern University. The Organization also provides meals and a meeting place for all members of which there are approximately 80. The experience of living together, sharing meals and having a central meeting location promotes bonds between members and encourages social interaction.

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.

THE OF THE UNITED STATES IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATING CITIZENS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF SEA POWER TO U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY AND SUPPORTING THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE SEA SERVICES AND THEIR FAMILIES.THE MANAGES FUNDS FOR PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE COUNCIL OF THE OF THE UNITED STATES, A CALIFORNIA PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION.DURING 2021 THE PROVIDED $349,350 IN SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO THE COUNCIL OF THE OF THE UNITED STATES. ADDITIONALY, DURING 2021 $32,108 WAS PROVIDED TO THE COUNCIL OF THE OF THE UNITED STATES TO FUND COUNCIL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SEA CADETS, NJROTC, SEA SERVICE LIASON, AND SUPPORT OF ACTIVE DUTY AND MARINE CORPS EVENTS.

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.

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

TO HELP ERADICATE CANCER BY EXPOSING YOUNG PEOPLE TO METHODS OF PREVENTION, EARLY DETECTION, and SUPPORT. THROUGH ART EVENTS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND FUNDRAISING EFFORTS, WE SEEK TO INCREASE CANCER AWARENESS AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE SO THEY ARE BETTER EQUIPPED TO MAKE CHOICE AND DEVELOP HABITS THAT WILL BENEFIT THEIR LONG-TERM HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.

THE EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND WELL-BEING OF THE RESIDENTS OF CHOE LING, A BUDDHIST COLLEGE AND RETREAT CENTER FOR WOMEN IN THE BUMTHANG VALLEY OF BHUTAN.

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.

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

THE MISSION OF IS TO PROVIDE MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS, PARTICULARLY INVOLVING BREAST CANCER AND COVID-19 RESEARCH AND TREATMENT.

TO SPONSOR SEVERAL BATTERED WOMEN and CHILDREN HOMES.

PRIMARY MISSION IS TO RECEIVE AND INVEST CONTRIBUTIONS, TOGETHER WITH FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, DESIGNED TO IMPROVE AND ENRICH THE LIVES OF COACHELLA VALLEY RESIDENTS. OPERATES THREE CHARITABLE PROGRAMS DESCRIBED AS; SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - THE PRIMARY FOCUS IS FUNDING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AS WELL AS PROVIDING VALUABLE FUNDING FOR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY. BEHIND A MIRACLE - DEDICATED TO PROVIDING CRITICAL FUNDING NEEDED TO HELP IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, RESEARCH, SERVICES, AND EDUCATION FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY BREAST CANCER. CARES PROGRAM - FUNDS SPECIFIC PROJECTS OF LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT DEMONSTRATE A NEED AND ARE MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE IN THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE PEOPLE THEY SERVE.

TO ALLEVIATE THE IMPACT OF POVERTY IN , WITH A FOCUS ON WOMEN CHILDREN IN RURAL AREAS. WE AIM TO HELP THE POOR IMPROVE THEIR LIVING CONDITIONS, ASSESSING ADDRESSING SKILL GAPS SO THEY BECOME PRODUCTIVE CONTRIBUTORS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. WE ACHIEVE THESE GOALS VIA SEVERAL PROGRAMS: IMPROVING ACCESS TO EDUCATION (SCHOLARSHIPS, REPAIRING OR BUILDING EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES, CLASSROOMS, ADDING WATER TANKS), ARTS/MUSIC/SPORTS CAMPS, FINANCIAL LITERACY/BUDGET, MICRO LOANS, CAREER LEADERSHIP SELF-SKILLS ASSESSMENT WORKSHOPS. PARTNERING WITH TWO OTHER ORGS, WE PROVIDE ONGOING SKILLS TRAINING IN SEWING, BAKING ORGANIC FARMING. WE ALSO ASSIST IN IMPROVING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE HEALTH EDUCATION, PROVIDING FREE CLINICS (MEDICAL/ DENTAL/ EYE), FUNDING TRAVEL TO HOSPITALS CRITICAL CARE. WE ADDED PANDEMIC RELIEF/EMERGENCY GRANTS DUE TO ITS HIGH IMPACT ON THE POPULATION WE SERVE.

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

is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment

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.

FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION

PROVIDE DONATIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT MEET SPECIAL NEEDS WOMEN.

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

THE HAS ONE MISSION, WHICH EXTENDS TO ALL LOCAL COUNCILS: "THE CORPORATION SHALL PROMOTE, WITHIN THE TERRITORY COVERED BY THE CHARTER FROM TIME TO TIME GRANTED IT BY THE AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL CHARTER, BYLAWS, AND RULES AND REGULATIONS THE , THE SCOUTING PROGRAM PROMOTING THE ABILITY BOYS AND YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TO DO THINGS FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS, TRAINING THEM IN SCOUTCRAFT, AND TEACHING THEM PATRIOTISM, COURAGE, SELF-RELIANCE, AND KINDRED VIRTUES, USING THE METHODS WHICH ARE NOW IN COMMON USE BY THE .

TO ENGAGE OF ALL AGES IN LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL PROMOTE SOCIAL PERSONAL CHANGE.

FORGE WAYS FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS IN EXTREME POVERTY TO LEARN, CONNECT, AND LEAD IN COUNTRIES WHERE WOMEN AND GIRLS ARE MARGINALIZED. OUR GOAL IS TO EDUCATE THEM, CONNECT THEM WITH ONE ANOTHER AND EQUIP THEM WITH THE TOOLS TO BECOME LEADERS ADVOCATING FOR POSITIVE CHANGE.

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

THE PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION IS TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE, COLLABORATIVE,PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN, TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL EXPLOITATION, TO VICTIMS OF ELDER ABUSE AND TO VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE, AT NO COST TO THE VICTIM.

To provide Shelter Education Physical and Spiritual Healing to the women and children victims prostitution and human trafficking in the Philippines and to provide Education to the poor

The mission of is to raise and grant funds to Bay Area breast cancer community. We are a grass roots, volunteer-based organization and through activities we support under-served people affected by breast cancer and create positive human connections.

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND TEMPORARY SHELTER TO ABUSED, DRUG ADDICTED, AND HOMELESS WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND VETERANS.

BUILDING STRONGER, HEALTIER COMMUNITIES THROUGH SOCIAL INVESTMENT FOCUSED ON EXCHANGE PROGRAM, , WOMEN EMPOWERMENT, VOLUNTERISEM, PHILANTHROPHY AND DIVERSITY THROUGH POER OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH.

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

IS A NON-PROFIT PHARMACEUTICAL ORGANIZATION THAT ADDRESSES UNMET NEEDS OF WOMEN BY DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE, AFFORDABLE AND SUSTAINABLE MEDICINES AND DEVICES

To provide goods and services to needy individuals and families of , CA

TO SUPPORT THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE DEPARTMENT.

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

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.

Help victims of domestic violence

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.

With the support of Grantmakers for Girls of Color, LAIPA has implemented a womens health programs in North and Southeast . This experience has increased our knowledge and experience on providing health education to community women. During this time, the women have identified the need of a formal support system that will assist them and their families in accessing health resources, guidance in maneuvering in society, and culturally based health education. Girls in this community have identified their needs to be parent-child communication, cultural identity, leadership development, and most importantly, reproductive health education.

Provide Financial assistance schools, destitute children and women residence and hospitals, rehabilitation mentally ill destitute children and adults, skill development poor children and rural women, Education poor children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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.

The organizations mission: empowers men, women and children to become leaders in their community, equipped to tackle DR Congos problems at the source. Their programs establish a network of knowledge and faith that spreads Gods light across the nation, to bring an end to DR Congos darkest era.

Charitable organization supporting education through awards of scholarships within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and Section 23701d of the California Revenue and Taxation Code.

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