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1		ATASCADERO, CA
2		SACRAMENTO, CA
3		Saint Helena, CA
4		SAN DIEGO, CA
5		PALM SPRINGS, CA
6		Durham, CA
7		OAKLAND, CA
8		Blythe, CA
9		LONG BEACH, CA
10		Oakland, CA
11		BENICIA, CA
12		SAN JOSE, CA
13		WHITTIER, CA
14		NORTHRIDGE, CA
15		SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA
16		Novato, CA
17		Linden, CA
18		SACRAMENTO, CA
19		San Jose, CA
20		DEL MAR, CA
21		FRESNO, CA
22		Sacramento, CA
23		MILPITAS, CA
24		BERKELEY, CA
25		San Rafael, CA
26		SAN DIMAS, CA
27		SELMA, CA
28		WOODLAND, CA
29		San Diego, CA
30		LA JOLLA, CA
31		SAN DIEGO, CA
32		LONG BEACH, CA
33		EL CAJON, CA
34		SAN BERNARDINO, CA
35		CALEXICO, CA
36		SAN DIEGO, CA
37		SANTA MONICA, CA
38		NEWPORT BEACH, CA
39		SANTA ANA, CA
40		EAST PALO ALTO, CA
41		SAN JOSE, CA
42		Redlands, CA
43		SAN BERNARDINO, CA
44		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
45		NORTHRIDGE, CA
46		Lake Forest, CA
47		IRVINE, CA
48		LOS ANGELES, CA
49		San Diego, CA
50		LOS ANGELES, CA

EDUCATE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN RESPECT TO ENGINEERING AND SCIENTIFIC TECHNIQUES, PROCESSES, AND OTHER KNOWLEDGE IMPORTANT TO DRILLED SHAFT FOUNDATIONS, GEO-SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION AND MICROPILE. CONDUCT AND SPONSOR RESEARCH IN RESPECT TO DRILLED SHAFT FOUNDATIONS, GEO-SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION AND MICROPILE ALONG WITH PROMOTING SUCH RESEARCH BY AWARDING PRIZES IN RECOGNITION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OR IMPROVEMENT OF IMPORTANT ENGINEERING AND/OR SCIENTIFIC TECHNIQUES RELATED TO DRILLED SHAFT FOUNDATIONS, GEO-SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION AND MICROPILE. PROMOTE RESEARCH IN RESPECT TO DRILLED SHAFT FOUNDATIONS, GEO-SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION AND MICROPILE THROUGH AWARDING OF SCHOLARSHIPS TO ENGINEERING STUDENTS.SPONSOR, HOST AND/OR FUND EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES, SEMINARS AND/OR OTHER MEETINGS TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPROVEMENT OF ENGINEERING AND SCIENTIFIC TECHNIQUES, PROCESSES, AND OTHER KNOWLEDGE IMPORTANT TO DRILLED SHAFT FOUNDATIONS, GEO-SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION, AND MI

Develops , design, and trade professionals through endeavors, mentoring initiatives, and training activities.

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE IN LATIN AMERICA, ONE COMMUNITY AT A TIME THROUGH SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.

TO ENLIGHTEN AND MOTIVATE STUDENTS TOWARD ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION, ENGINEERING,AND RELATED CAREERS, AS WELL AS PROVIDE MENTORING AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FORTHEM.

TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RURAL COMMUNITIES IN SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS OF PERU TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT SELF-SUSTAINING PROJECTS IN HEALTH, EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THAT WILL IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.

to advance education, social and cultural interests in the of , CA; to maintain and improve infrastructure; to encourage and promote preservation of the .

TO COMBAT ECONOMIC DISTRESS AND ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

Integrated into the financial support to facilitate the economic growth and development of the region, the organization issued operational grants to organizations. Grants totaling $67,236 were awarded to Blythe Little League and VFW foundation during the year ended June 30, 2022. Sponsorships totaling $1,837 were awarded during the year ended June 30, 2022.

The is a nonprofit that works to advance the principle of reduce, , recycle within the construction demolition industries by empowering homeowners, industry professionals, civic leaders in California to choose over demolition.

is a Christian not-for-profit community development organization that provides a safe place to share opportunities, resources, and relationships, so that all families in Oakland can flourish.

COLLECTION OF SURPLUS FOOD FROM GROCERY STORES AND THE DISTRIBUTION TO THE NEEDY GENERAL PUBLIC.

Engaging in public education and corporate campaigns, as well as community outreach, to promote justice. Programs address spotlighting the abuse of animals on farms, the depletion of natural resources, unfair working conditions for produce workers, and the unavailability of healthy foods in low-income areas.

CORPORATION IS A TRADE ASSOCIATION DESIGNED TO INCREASE NUMBER QUALIFIED IN PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTORS, IN ORDER TO ADDRESS LONG-TERM AND CONSTRUCTION NEEDS THROUGHOUT UNITED STATES, BY PROVIDING A PROGRAM FOR EDUCATIONAL, MENTORING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELECTED STUDENTS, TO ADMINISTER PROGRAM AND TO UNDERTAKE SUCH ACTIVITIES AS BOARD DIRECTORS DEEMS APPROPRIATE AND NECESSARY TO MEET TAX EXEMPT AND SPECIFIC PURPOSES CORPORATION.

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

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THE COMMUNITY

To assist in development of an affordable and equitable bicycle infrastructure in developing nations where bicycle can make an improvement in general quality of life; To provide financing and mentoring to start-up bike dealers in an effort to strengthen and broaden bicycle industry in nations of developing world; To sponsor bike drives and facilitate transportation of donated to small retailers in developing countries; To educate local bicycle dealers in developing nations to improve availability of bicycles and quality of service that local shops provide.

THE PROVIDES RESOURCES TO UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF OUR CHILDREN BY EXPANDING PROGRAMS AND IMPROVING INFRASTRUCTURE THROUGH DONATIONS AND SUPPORT OF OUR COMMUNITY.

TO PROVIDE NETORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS AND RELATED SERVICE PROVIDERS.

Provide services and information that promotes career opportunities in the industry.

The Association for Mass Spectrometry and Advances in the Clinical Laboratory) facilitates discussion, networking, education and intellectual growth in the field of clinical analysis using mass spectrometry and other advanced technologies (including data science, NMR, etc.) with the goal of improving analytical competency and, thereby, patient outcomes. This mission is achieved via in-person conferences, online conferences and webinars, community outreach, and publishing a scientific journal (Journal of Mass Spectrometry and Advances in the Clinical Lab; JMSACL).

THE PURPOSE THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO CONSTRUCTION RELATED COMPANIES AND THEIR EMPLOYEES AS WELL AS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO PURSUE A CAREER IN CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MENTORING AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.

Tech is committed to providing career , job creation, job training, entrepreneurial opportunities in the economic sector. The program serves as a critical economic development resource for people from underprivileged backgrounds. Tech is charged with simultaneously developing clean energy workforce skills reversing the negative human impact on our environment.

TO TRANSFORM LIVES OF YOUTH IN CRISIS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO WILDERNESS THERAPY PROGRAMS, FAMILY COACHING SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH.

WORKS TO ADVANCE CLIMATE-FRIENDLY RURAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO SUSTAINABLE FARMING, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES IN TROPICAL REGIONS AROUND THE WORLD.

HNP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that builds sustainable community centers that provide slums with clean water, toilets and showers, as well as scholarships, adult education, skills training, micro-lending and internet access in poverty stricken areas of the world.

OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE PROFESSION AND THE USE QUALIFIED MANAGERS ON PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS

THE WAS FORMED SPECIFICALLY TO AID THE CITY OF , A GOVERNMENT ENTITY, IN OBTAINING FINANCING FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THROUGH, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, GRANTS AND PRIVATE DONATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES, POLICE PROGRAMS, FIRE PROGRAMS, EVENTS, RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, ARTS PROGRAMS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY.

IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED TO HELP DEVELOP A PRIVATE IN PLACER COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. ACTIVITIES PRIOR TO 2021 HAD BEEN PRIMARILY LIMITED TO A DONATION OF LAND, A PORTION OF WHICH IS TO SERVE AS THE CAMPUS. THE REMAINDER WAS TO BE SOLD AS A RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY TO GENERATE FUNDS FOR AN ENDOWMENT FUND FOR THE .IN 2021, DONATED/SOLD THE LAND TO HILLSDALE COLLEGE (A PUBLIC CHARITY) FOR OF THE . THE SPLIT OF THIS TRANSACTION WAS INTENDED TO COVER OUTSTSANDING DEBT ON THE PROPERTY AND TRANSACTIONAL EXPENSES WITH THE REMAINDER A DONATION TO HILLSDALE COLLEGE.

Mission Work Community Development

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUTHS, THE HOMELESS, AND VICTIMS OF DISASTER AND CRIME AS WELL AS TO IMPROVE PUBLIC FACILITIES SUCH AS PARKS, LIBRARIES, POLICE STATIONS, FIRE HOUSES AND MUSEUMS.

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY AS AN IRC 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION TO CONSTRUCT, PROVIDE, SPONSOR, MANAGE, REHABILITATE, AND PRESERVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

CDC ENGAGES IN THE SOLICITATION, ADMINISTRATION, DISBURSEMENT AND RENTAL OF PROPERTY TO FOSTER LOW INCOME HOUSING. IT SERVES AS A CHDO TO ASSIST LOCAL JURISDICTIONS TO BETTER USE THEIR HOME GRANTS FROM THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN .

RESEARCH, EDUCATION and TRAINING

To provide support guidance to foster parents families who offer safe short or long term housing care for children removed from their homes due to abuse physical, neglect, sexual or abandonment.

MEDICAL SERVICES AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH

IS CHARITABLE NON-PROFIT CORPORATION PROVIDING COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT ON ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES IN COUNTY.

The specific purpose is to support medical in the field of and conduct community outreach educational activities in underserved populations related to the screening and prevention of cancer. To further its purpose, the corporation conducts to develop and advance methodologies for diagnosis, treatment and cure of cancer. In addition, the corporation supports other organizations conducting cancer , gives lectures on the subject of cancer diagnosis and treatment, and disseminates information to the general public. Further, the corporation accepts contributions and makes contributions to promote the furtherance of medical .

THE GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT ("GSP") AND THE EDUCATIONAL VISIONS PROGRAM ("EVP") IS EXPANDED WITH WIDE RANGE OF SCHOOLS, EDUCATORS, HOSPITALS AND RESEARCHERS OVER BROAD GEOGRAPHIC AREA. THE GSP IS YEAR LONG PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO HELP FUTURE LEADERS DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING AND LIFE EXPERIENCE WITH ANOTHER CULTURE VERY DIFFERENT THAN THEIR OWN AND TO CONTRIBUTE THEIR SKILLS IN SUSTAINING THEIR ENVIRONMENT, BOTH LOCALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. THE INITIAL PROJECT FOR THE EVP IS ANTICIPATED TO IDENTIFY SCHOOLS AND HOSPITALS WITH OUTSTANDING EDUCATORS AND RESEARCHERS IN THE AREAS OF SCIENCE (INCLUDING MEDICINE), TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART AND MATH ("STEAM"). THE IDEA IS TO WORK ON THE PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITY OR BUILDING, AS WELL AS, ASSISTING THE TEACHERS AND DOCTORS WITH ACQUIRING SUPPLIES AND DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF THE STEAM PROGRAMS AT SCHOOLS AND RESEARCH AT HOSPITALS.

Responsible Development (OCCORD) is a community-based organization that brings together workers, families and community partners to organize and advocate good jobs, strong neighborhoods and an inclusive democracy in . We provide leadership development training to low-income residents and workers, and we train residents and stakeholders on community organizing, participatory research, nonpartisan political reform, and land use planning and economic development policy.

IS AN EAST PALO ALTO-BASED ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO ADVANCING THE CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF YOUTH COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. WE FULFILL THIS MISSION BY BUILDING A STRONG FAMILY ATMOSPHERE THAT SUPPORTS OUR YOUTH THE FOLLOWING THREE PROGRAM AREAS: THE LIP STUDIO (ARTS AND CULTURE), THE COLLEGE INITIATIVE (EDUCATION), AND THE STREET CODE ACADEMY (TECHNOLOGY AND ECONOMICS). EACH PROGRAM, WE HELP OUR STUDENTS DISCOVER, DEVELOP, AND DIRECT THEIR CREATIVE GENIUS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THEIR COMMUNITY AND THE BROADER WORLD.

THE WAS ESTABLISHED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2011 WITH THE PURPOSE OF CREATING AND ADVANCING NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WORKFORCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AS WELL AS TO PROMOTE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY. THE PROVIDES PRIVATE AND PUBLICLY FUNDED VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY AND ITS UNINCORPORATED AREAS. THE SERVES AN ESTIMATED 5,000 JOB SEEKERS EACH YEAR.

AMP PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THE PEOPLE OF LIBERIA INCLUDING SCHOOL CONSTRUCTIONSUPPORT AGRICULTURAL ORPHAN CARE MEDICAL FACILITIES

Health education and community

FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MO JEN AN YI LITERATURE BUILDING AT NATIONAL TSING HUA UNIVERSITY IN TAIWAN

TO ESTABLISH THE SYSTEMATIC ACADEMIC STUDY OF , ITS INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION THROUGH THE CREATION OF ACADEMIC AND INTELLECTUAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND INSTITUTIONS.

The specific purpose of this is to apply new green technology to build churches and homes for the needy. The is committed to mobilizing and partnering with churches and other charitable organizations for the Great Commission Matthew 28: 19-20 through all means. Its ministries involve the following: 1. To preach the Gospel and to plant indigenous churches in the rural areas: 2. To engage in social services and community outreach programs; 3. To apply green technology to build homes for people who cannot afford a place to live.

INC. PROVIDES ARCHITECTURAL ADMINISTRATION SERVICES TO DEVELOPERS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS FOR LOW INCOME PERSONS.

PROJECT EXISTS TO ADDRESS ISSUES OF CONCERN TO THE ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER (AAPI) COMMUNITY AND OTHER UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS, INCLUDING ISSUES OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, YOUTH AFFAIRS, INEQUALITY, AND IDENTITY, THROUGH THE PRODUCTION OF VIDEOS INTENDED TO EMPOWER AND EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY. WE SEEK FIRST TO ENTERTAIN AUDIENCES AND THEN INVITE THEM INTO A DIALOGUE ABOUT THESE ISSUES THROUGH DIRECT COMMUNITY OUTREACH, SUMMER PROGRAMS, AND CONFERENCES.

To create generational wealth through business enterprise, education, employment, and investing. Our GOAL is to support the business, career, and financial success our members which results in the economic empowerment our Communities.

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE, TRAINING PROGRAMS, AND RESOURCES THAT RESHAPE, UPLIFT AND INSPIRE INDIVIDUALS TOWARDS POSITIVE CHANGE AND ALSO HOLISTICALLY IMPACTS THE INFRASTRUCTURE AND INDIVIDUAL LIVES OF RESIDENTS OF THE INNER CITIES.

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