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I volunteer at fish. They go over and above to help those neighbors in need. The food bank and Back Pack programs help provide food for families. They help the elderly with transportation and visits.... more
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Most Popular San Francisco Education Nonprofits and Charities
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Aim High
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.95349 stars 172 reviews
Kat White wrote:
I worked previously in an after-school program for middle schoolers, so I know what a great program can do. Aim High does an amazing job creating a culture that is fun and focused on learning. Teachers and students build relationships that will support... more »
Children & Youth
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Nepal Youth Foundation
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.92994 stars 157 reviews
FriendOfNepal wrote:
NYOF is an excellent organization. They're making a huge difference in the lives of thousands of children in Nepal by providing them with health care, education, and human rights. Because of the low cost of living in Nepal, and because NYOF implements... more »
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Foundation For Students Rising Above
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.98148 stars 108 reviews
jim-wallace wrote:
I first became interesting in Students Rising Above several years ago after watching a profile of a high school senior done by Wendy Tokuda as a news feature. The student was Student Body President at his high school. There were no parents in his life... more »
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South of Market Child Care, Inc. (SOMACC)
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.97196 stars 107 reviews
Nancy Lam wrote:
This place was very enjoyable and great to work in. I volunteered for a while here and learned a lot about children. The workers are always upbeat!! They also have great energy, which is why the children here are always happy!!! Once in a while, a child... more »
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Hebrew Free Loan of San Francisco
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.97826 stars 92 reviews
gkleyner wrote:
I have been volunteering at HFLA for the past three years, and it has become one of my favorite organizations. First and foremost, HFLA has such a welcoming and warm community. Everyone is so caring and truly wants you to enjoy your experience. During... more »
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Tandem, Partners in Early Learning
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 84 reviews
scubajan wrote:
This organizations makes an impact in the future success of young people in school and life by helping they and their families develop an interest in reading. more »
Children & Youth
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Room To Read
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.94595 stars 74 reviews
alchaikin wrote:
Great group of people, very mission driven and work insanely long hours. They often have parties for their volunteers, mostly just consisting of food and chats with other volunteers. One of those meetings led meet to meet a good friend of mine. 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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Equilibrium Dynamics
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.97917 stars 48 reviews
misspinkmarie wrote:
I am writing to give my comment of Equilibrium Dymanics. I have been to 3+ of their various workshops and feel that my option is valid and significant. Their workshops are great and no matter how many that I go to they are always helpful and insiteful... more »
Children & Youth
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Partners In School Innovation
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.95455 stars 44 reviews
TT wrote:
PartnersSI focuses on systemic improvements in the bottom 10% of public elementary schools serving children disadvantaged by life, income level and the challenges of learning English. Focusing on literacy results in grades 2-6 through multi-year partnerships... more »
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Youth Tennis Advantage
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.7 stars 40 reviews
coach white wrote:
As a teaching professional of tennis for over 25 years www.nyjtl.org, in New York with sites from Chelsea to the Harlem Armory, mens and womens tennis North Carolina A&T;University www.northcarolina a&t;.org.,the San Francisco Tennis Club www.sftc.org.... more »
Children & Youth
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Experience Corps Bay Area
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.85 stars 40 reviews
ckehn3 wrote:
Experience Corps is a great program! I have been an AmeriCorps VISTA with this program for almost a year and have seen what a strong, positive impact Experience Corps makes in the lives of the students and our members. more »
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First Graduate
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 32 reviews
Jack D. wrote:
I became a mentor in the first class of First Graduate in 2000. My student is close to graduating from UC Santa Cruz this year. I have also been a tutor at various times. It has been a wonderful experience. FG has an outstanding staff and a great... more »
Children & Youth
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Friends of School of the Arts Foundation
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 30 reviews
Therese F. wrote:
As a teacher, I have found FOSOTA extremely helpful with supplying the talents I lack as a teacher...writing grants. I have written ideas for three grants this year and FOSOTA grant writer has polished them. I have also truly appreciated the management... more »
Arts & Culture
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Summer Search
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.85714 stars 28 reviews
Tammy Mak wrote:
In m past 3 years with summer search i have discovered my self, my light and my joy. Back in high school i was a difficult, stubborn, ass hole of a person walking down a dark road. When i was discovered by Emily on our first meeting i just gave up and... more »
Children & Youth
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Girls Who Venture
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.96296 stars 27 reviews
Elijah1234 wrote:
Had a very good entrepreneurship program which really benefited the girls at my school more »
Education
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Wikimedia Foundation Inc
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.05263 stars 19 reviews
MyWikiBiz wrote:
I have grave concerns about this organization. Year after year, its Form 990 indicates that it is spending in the area of only 33%-50% of its total incoming revenues back out onto program services. More reputable charities see to it that at least 80%... more »
Arts & Culture
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California Poets in the School
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 18 reviews
JenSwan wrote:
Founded in 1964, California Poets in the Schools is one of the largest literary artists-in-residence programs in the nation. We encourage students throughout California to recognize and celebrate their creativity, intuition, and intellectual curiosity... more »
Arts & Culture
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Schools Mentoring and Resource Team
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 16 reviews
tsaltveit wrote:
Watching a new student from a disadvantaged background access the resources and personal attention of a private school inspires me as an educator. SMART students often become the first member of their family to attend college, thus breaking the cycle... more »
Children & Youth
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Association of Professionals Treating Eating Disorders
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.93333 stars 15 reviews
DeborahBrennerLiss wrote:
APTED, the Association of Professionals Treating Eating Disorders provides many functions. Overall, we aim to offer information, support, and referral information to those in recovery from eating disorders and their family and loved ones. We offer direct... more »
Education
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Minds Matter San Francisco
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 15 reviews
melads wrote:
Inspiring leadership. Energetic volunteer community. It’s rare to find such a non profit that provide the students so much dedicated support — from dedicated mentors, math and verbal instructors, to strong programming, full summer program sponsorships... more »
Education
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Friends of the San Francisco Independent Living Skills Program
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 12 reviews
Seguthrie42 wrote:
When I was looking for a non-profit organization to get involved with, I knew I wanted one that had a clear mission to help youth in need, a committed team, and a proven track record of maximizing the use of every dollar donated. I could not be more pleased... more »
Education
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Wah Mei School
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.63636 stars 11 reviews
mmom wrote:
A cozy preschool environment with warm and loving teachers. My child was there for two years and loved attending school everyday! more »
Education
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826 Valencia
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 8 reviews
melonhead wrote:
I've taught writing for over ten years on the middle school, high school and college level, and I have yet to come across an organization as wonderful as 826 Valencia. Like all great ideas, their program is simple: get a big room, a bunch of kids, and... more »
Education
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BizWorld Foundation
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 6 reviews
Paul wrote:
BizWorld was awesome. I taught the program to a class of 4th graders at Strawberry Elementary in Marin. The students really enjoyed learning about entreprenueship, and how to manage their company finances. And they made a real profit on the sale of their... more »
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