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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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Nepal Youth Foundation
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.93373 stars 166 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 »
Education
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Shanti Project
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.9898 stars 98 reviews
JonathanP wrote:
I moved to the US from Scotland and was lucky enough to be able to find my new home in San Francisco. After a year, I realized that while there was plenty to do between work and play, I wanted to find a volunteer opportunity in San Francisco. A friend... more »
Animals
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thesecondopinion
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.98305 stars 59 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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Vouchers 4 Veggies - EatSF
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 53 reviews
verapitt wrote:
I would like to say that since EatSF program started in 2015 in Tenderloin neighborhood that there's less people going hungry. That their able to afford and eat sustainable fruits and vegetables. The nonprofit agency that I work for participants... more »
Food
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Project Open Hand
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.69048 stars 42 reviews
partong wrote:
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES GIVE MONEY TO THIS ORGANIZATION!!! Our company supplied produce to Project Open Hand for many years. After I bought the company, it came to my attention that the chef at Project Open Hand had been hitting my company up... more »
Food
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Breathe California Golden Gate Public Health Partnership
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.94595 stars 37 reviews
esther1 wrote:
Facilitating the classes are very rewarding. At first I didn't think that very many people would actually quit. I have gotten to see first hand the determination, motivation and strength of the classes as a whole. The group support is so powerful in assisting... more »
Environment
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Autoinflammatory Alliance
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.88889 stars 36 reviews
Karen M. wrote:
Very helpful in connecting me with other patients and sourcing information from experts, especially when I fell pregnant. The pdf from website was invaluable in helping myself and my doctors evaluate my symptoms. more »
Health
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Alliance For Smiles
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 33 reviews
argasdoc wrote:
I volunteered as an anesthesiologist for this organization on a recent trip to Dhaka, Bangladesh. I was impressed with the dedication of the staff and volunteers to provide repairs to cleft lips and palates that the children of Dhaka. The quality of care... more »
Health
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Breast Cancer Prevention Partners
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.96552 stars 29 reviews
bawsum wrote:
The Breast Cancer Fund has focused for years on working towards eliminating environmental chemicals that are linked to breast cancer. Their State of the Evidence publication is a wealth of information. The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics made the public... more »
Health
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Circulo De Vida Cancer Support and Resource Center
- Location:
- San Francisco , CA
4.96429 stars 28 reviews
Anna48 wrote:
Circulo de Vida (CDV) is an invaluable asset to Latino families in the San Francisco Bay Area who have been affected by cancer. They are the most comprehensive psychosocial health service provider for Latinos with cancer and their families. They have... more »
Mental Health
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Glaucoma Research Foundation
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.70588 stars 17 reviews
DPorter wrote:
Years ago I was asked to volunteer with GRF's investment committee. With glaucoma in my family, I was glad to help. As I grew more familiar with GRF, I became more involved, eventually (and still) as a board member. GRF's small staff provides useful... more »
Disabilities
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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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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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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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Homeless Prenatal Program, Inc.
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.9 stars 10 reviews
volunteerdoula wrote:
Homeless Prenatal Program is a wonderful organization. They provide an amazing standard of fundamental services to all who pass through their doors, and they do it with love and compassion. more »
Health
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San Francisco Bicycle Coalition
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 8 reviews
vsgoliath wrote:
I've been a member for more than 12 years. There are three big reasons I continue to both support and be part of the SFBC: 1) It's more than a non-profit. There are many organizations that I donate money to, but the SFBC is a group that I BELONG to.... more »
Environment
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Richmond-Ermet Foundation
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 6 reviews
reafgary wrote:
Great organization, truly a volunteer charity. REAF continues to support local agencies in need of funds. With the state and fed costs fund, the money that REAF raises really helps. Check out how you can help. www.reaf.org more »
Arts & Culture
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AIDS Legal Referral Panel of the San Francisco Bay Area
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
3.5 stars 4 reviews
jerrythefaerie wrote:
I had a very bad experience with this group that is supposed to help people with AIDS on small fixed disability incomes with pro-bono advice on legal problems. I was facing eviction from my inexpensive rent contolled apartment of 27 years, as it was... more »
Civil Rights
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Community Health Resource Center
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 4 reviews
SMeyerMD wrote:
The Community Health Resource Center (CHRC) is a remarkable gem hidden in the corner of the California Pacific Medical Center Professional building at 2100 Webster street. This care center focuses on the essentials of everyday well-being with an emphasis... more »
Mental Health
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Breast Cancer Action
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
toridragon wrote:
Breast Cancer Action (BCA): www.bcaction.org carries the voices of people affected by breast cancer to inspire and compel the changes necessary to end the breast cancer epidemic. Breast Cancer Action is the only national breast cancer organization that... more »
Health
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St. Anthony Foundation
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.5 stars 2 reviews
caringperson wrote:
In all my years first as working in the profit and non-profit field and second as a person who needed to utilize the services of St. Anthony Foundation, San Francisco, I have never encountered such a caring organization. I have utilized their services... more »
Health
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CALIFORNIA ADVOCATES FOR NURSING HOME REFORM
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
3 stars 2 reviews
GregJohnson wrote:
Their foundation is purely a lawyer referral service in hopes of suing others for "elder abuse". Lawyers pay for referrals from this agency. Over 20% of their operating income is spent on lobbying. more »
Health
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Good Samaritan Family Resource Center of San Francisco
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
john gannon wrote:
I love good samaritan! The staff and board are incredible!! more »
Children & Youth
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LEAHS PANTRY INC
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.5 stars 2 reviews
michelle41 wrote:
As a qualified nutritionist I was very excited to volunteer with Leah’s Pantry. They have created an excellent program for healthy eating for both adults and children, through which they aim to improve people’s health at the individual and... more »
Health
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