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Pet Assistance, Inc.
Pet Assistance is an amazing organization that helped us save the life of our beloved German Shepherd, Severus. Without the help of people Ruth and organizations like this one, we never would have been... more
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READ (Rural Education and Development) Global
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.82143 stars 56 reviews
malwarwick wrote:
A friend had been trying to persuade me to join him on the board of READ. I wasn't interested. Finally, he managed to seat me at a dinner next to Toni Neubauer, READ's amazing founder. By the time dinner was over, I was sold. I joined the board soon thereafter... more »
Education
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Mission Asset Fund (MAF)
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 40 reviews
Amparo wrote:
As a client of Mission Asset Fund, I am thankful for this amazing organization for helping people restore their credit. I recently filed bankruptcy, almost lost my home, lost all my available credit, but by joining a "cesta' with some of my family... more »
Economic Development
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Kiva.org: Loans that Change Lives
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.15789 stars 38 reviews
kiva wrote:
Kiva.org is a wonderful organization that has really been revolutionary in the field of microfinance by allowing someone to lift an entrepreneur in the developing world out of poverty with as small as $25. My experience has been very positive because... more »
International
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Global Fund for Women
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.81482 stars 27 reviews
Mal W. wrote:
My fundraising agency has served the Global Fund for Women for at least a decade, and I was personally involved in the work during the first several years. For an organization of such modest size, the Fund's reach is truly global. As the website says,... more »
Civil Rights
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The Stride Center
- Location:
- Oakland, CA
4.68 stars 25 reviews
garelt wrote:
as a a student of street tech i think is a great place for a person who never touched a computer the learn about computers and microsoft applications granted its hard but what in life isin't but if you make a comitment it will be a great reward a certification... more »
Children & Youth
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United Way Bay Area
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.29412 stars 17 reviews
MealsOnWheels wrote:
This is a wonderful organization in the Bay Area with a broad scope of assistance. It was truly a pleasure working with them. more »
Human Services
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Samasource
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 10 reviews
ssboardmember wrote:
I'm on Samasource's Board of Directors. I'm thrilled to see the kind of impact they're making. Their management took $35K in initial funding and turned it into $130K in work for small businesses in Africa. As a board member, it's satisfying to see a... more »
International
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Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 4 reviews
Christine J. wrote:
Under the tireless leadership of Executive Director Paul Osaki and with the assistance of his incomparable staff, the JCCCNC provides countless services, programs and invaluable fellowship for the Japanese American (and general Asian American) community... more »
Arts & Culture
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San Francisco Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Community Center
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
j2ulie wrote:
I volunteered at the SF LGBT center years back when they had initially remodeled their facility, and I was very impressed with the services they offered. They had a day care component, cafe, and a range of programs to help expand community outreach for... more »
Economic Development
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RENAISSANCE ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
cmkeefe wrote:
Renaissance has been a great help to me in my personal life as well as my development as an entrepreneur. They have helped me to better understand the process of business plan development and the importance of business incubation. The staff is extremely... more »
Economic Development
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EARN
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
duane wrote:
Without the EARN program, life for me and my family would not be what it is today! I came from a non-traditional family, I never met my father and my mother passed away when I was six or seven. I was raised by my mother’s only sister with her family... more »
Children & Youth
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La Cocina Inc
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
JoelL wrote:
As a volunteer the perks are 2nd to none! It was a great experience working with an organization, its incredibly knowledagble and energized staff as well as all the creative and special food vendors who acquire vast experience and structure while they... more »
Economic Development
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NESsT
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
indiakw wrote:
It was a privilege to attend the SEWF 2012 conference hosted by NESst as well as moderate the panel. They created a memorable event. I've recently published an article on the SEWF 2012 for Queen's Business School blog. I thought you'd be interested.... more »
International
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Startout
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
Andres W. wrote:
There are countless worthy causes of course. StartOut stands out as a professional, focused, driven, very well run organization. StartOut matches to an unusual degree its ecosystem of donors, supporters, event speakers, and mentors to its beneficiaries... more »
Economic Development
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Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corp.
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Founded in 1981, the Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation''s (TNDC) mission is to provide safe, affordable housing... more »
Children & Youth
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Northern California Community Loan Fund
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The Northern California Community Loan Fund strengthens the economic base of low-income communities by assisting community-based... more »
Homeless & Housing
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Union Square Business Improvement District
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The union square bid serves members and creates a high quality visitor experience by managing and activating public spaces, attracting... more »
Disaster Aid
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North Of Market Tenderloin Community Benefit Corporation
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To lead the evolution of the tenderloin into a vibrant community for all more »
Economic Development
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International
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West Hotel Sro Inc A California Non Profit Public Benefit Corp
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The organization provides housing for low income persons and supports tndc in carrying out its purpose. more »
Economic Development
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North Of Market Neighborhood Improvement Corporation
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Nomnic's mission is to transform the tenderloin into a safe and livable neighborhood for its residents and businesses through... more »
Economic Development
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Mission Housing Development Corp
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To provide affordable housing to low-income families, the handicapped and elderly. more »
Homeless & Housing
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Asian Neighborhood Design, Inc.
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Our mission is to reduce poverty and revitalize neighborhoods in the Bay Area by building healthy communities and providing opportunities... more »
Job Training
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Filipino-American Development Foundation
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The filipino-american development foundation (fadf) is a nonprofit organization founded in march 1997 to develop initiatives and... more »
Human Services
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Mission Graduates
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
St. John's helps position the children of San Francisco's Mission District for success by addressing critical educational and... more »
Children & Youth
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