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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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Support For Families of Children With Disabilities
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.944 stars 125 reviews
Eugenia Shen wrote:
Through the Junior League, I have had the opportunity to work closely with this organization. The staff is extremely motivated with a sincere dedication to the families and is always working to improve the quality of services offered. The families are... more »
Disabilities
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W.O.M.A.N., Inc. - Women Organized to Make Abuse Non Existent Inc
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.97541 stars 122 reviews
Rosemary wrote:
Woman Inc is a key partner in preventing and ending violence against women. In addition to supporting the needs of San francisco's survivors of domestic violence, Woman Inc frequently supports the crisis hotlines of other domestic violence prevention... more »
Human Services
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One Warm Coat
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.94262 stars 122 reviews
Meyla wrote:
One Warm Coat has a simple mission with a HUGE impact. We are trying to provide coats for those in need of all ages. We work hard to make it easy for any individual, group, business or school to run a coat drive and connect with a local agency to assist... more »
Children & Youth
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Project Night Night
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.99107 stars 112 reviews
Greg13 wrote:
My friend Kendra started PNN with a simple idea: she noticed how attached her then-newborn son was to his stuffed animals and books. It dawned on her that lots of kids in shelters might not be so lucky as to have these comfort items, or worse, they might... more »
Children & Youth
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Swords to Plowshares
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.825 stars 80 reviews
Chuck Woodson wrote:
Swords has been assisting Veterans in need since the 1970's in the San Francisco Bay area. To really evaluate a non-profit organization all you have to do is go to the men and women who are receiving the benefits from the organization. Having served 24... more »
Civil Rights
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Upwardly Global
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.90141 stars 71 reviews
YJC wrote:
I am a volunteer/mentor at Upwardly Global. I have seen first hand how this wonderful organization assists professional refugees and immigrants in rebuilding their careers here in US. My mentee, who is from Mexico, had had a difficult time finding a... more »
Job Training
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thesecondopinion
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.98246 stars 57 reviews
mistoll wrote:
What a great resource! The only agency in the US that provides free multidisciplinary second opinions. Instead of just one doctor from one discipline reviewing medical records, thesecondopinion provides 4 to 6 doctors from different specialties and from... more »
Health
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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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The Arc of San Francisco
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.78947 stars 38 reviews
ArcAngel2008 wrote:
The Arc of San Francisco is one of those non-profits that is quietly doing some of the best social work in the city. But as someone who has been a donor to them for years, I have gotten to know their work quite personally. The Arc helps people with... more »
Disabilities
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Community Housing Partnership
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.9375 stars 32 reviews
Raphael wrote:
Community Housing Partnership has been at the forefront of this country's efforts to provide solutions to homelessness for 20 years. And as CHP works to create pioneering and effective solutions for families and individuals who have endured homelessness,... more »
Job Training
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Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.92308 stars 26 reviews
SOUNTRU wrote:
My niece, Elizabeth has thrived at PRRC !!! I have joined the parent advisory committee. The staff is so very dedicated to the clients. What else can I say ????? UNBELIEVABLY GREAT !!!!! more »
Disabilities
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Compass Family Services
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.96 stars 25 reviews
Alexsandro wrote:
This organization it's an example of Community support gear towards supporting families who are less fortunate. Their wraparound services ensure that clients have the tools and support needed for success!! more »
Homeless & Housing
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Variety Club of Northern California
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 20 reviews
Julia wrote:
I was introduced to Variety 4 years ago when I volunteered at a bike build event for underprivileged children and I’m proud to say I’ve been a donor ever since! I have been fortunate enough to attend some of the fantastic events Variety has thrown... more »
Arts & Culture
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San Francisco Women's Centers
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 19 reviews
craig newmark wrote:
The folks at The Women's Building are doing great work to help out women and girls in need. It's a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, multi-service center for women and girls in the Mission district in SF. more »
Civil Rights
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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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VetsinTech
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 17 reviews
nonprofit2020 wrote:
I attended the Wed Dev class in Jan and the PAN Networking class in Dec. The VetinTech program offers wonderful opportunities for Veterans to learn tech. Ms. Melisa Wright did an outstanding job in supporting our classes. This is the best benefit for... more »
Job Training
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Our Family Coalition
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 16 reviews
FrederickHertz wrote:
This is a great group. It combines social activity for LBGT parents and their families with activism and education on social and legal issues that affect alternative families. It is well run, well organized, utilizes a dynamic group of volunteers. ... more »
Civil Rights
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Good Shepherd Gracenter
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.875 stars 16 reviews
shauna1 wrote:
My experience at the Gracenter was life changing. Their focus was on treating the whole person, integrating the spirit, mind and physical body. In addition to classes, I received individual and group therapy by a an experienced professional psychologist.... more »
Mental Health
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Operation Access
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 14 reviews
Operation Access wrote:
Operation Access is a great organization that leverages the generosity of volunteer medical professionals in order to help bridge the healthcare gap. I feel great knowing that for the $100 donation I made last year, they were able to provide more than... more »
Health
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City Youth Now
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.92857 stars 14 reviews
jmeurer wrote:
I work with children in foster care. Sometimes the county funds do not extend far enough to support the foster you (clothing, school supplies, furniture, etc,). When these moments take place myself and many of my peers turn to CYN to help fill the gaps.... more »
Children & Youth
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Meals on Wheels San Francisco
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 13 reviews
rayc wrote:
I was fortunate enough to ride with a meals driver and deliver lunch in the roughest part of town; it was truly an eye-opening experience. Many of the elderly that we visited have no other contact with the outside world except for when they open the door... more »
Food
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Eldergivers
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 13 reviews
Alonzo King wrote:
Art is the door to the deepest knowledge at any age, and Eldergivers opens that door for so many who otherwise would not have known, that art was their birthright and natural home. Eldergivers is one of the most inspiring organizations in the Bay Area. more »
Arts & Culture
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Healing Waters Wilderness Adventures
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 11 reviews
Sicmoi wrote:
This organization changed my life. I was at a place in my life where I didn't know how I was going to keep going I was tired I was scared and I was alone. Going on this trip was the last thing I had envisioned myself doing that weekend. It took everything... more »
Human Services
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HandsOn Bay Area
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 10 reviews
Rosaline J. wrote:
Very well-run organization with a professional, responsive staff and cadre of volunteer project and team leaders. Through this organization that offers "done-in-a-day" volunteer opportunities, I have volunteered at and served as a project leader for over... more »
Arts & Culture
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Board of Trustee of the Glide Foundation
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
3.4 stars 10 reviews
ehkim wrote:
I helped serve dinner here last week, standing in the "assembly" line putting peaches and nectarines on the meal trays. It's fantastic that Glide has this First Meals program, where clients can come have a hot breakfast, lunch, or dinner anonymously,... more »
Children & Youth
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