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F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva, Inc
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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San Francisco Civil Rights Nonprofits and Charities
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JustGive
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
3.4434 stars 106 reviews
disasterheroines400 wrote:
I represent the Florida Association of Public Health Nurses, Inc.(FAPHN) We became involved with Just Give/GuideStar a year ago. We received recently our 1st donation through this program. Very efficient. Easy to use for donor and easy for FAPHN to... more ยป
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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 ยป
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CONSUMER ACTION
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.94286 stars 70 reviews
Robert N. M. wrote:
When it came to publicizing a book on consumer protection that I had recently published, Consumer Action was helpful and speedy in mentioning the book in its monthly and widely-read newsletter. Thanks, CA! more ยป
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Long Distance Voter
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 40 reviews
Charlotte17 wrote:
LDV is a bootstrapped, volunteer-run org, meaning every $ goes a long way. It's one of the most heavily trafficked voting sites on the internet and the only big-player that is 100% volunteer operated. more ยป
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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 ยป
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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 ยป
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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 ยป
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Gay-Straight Alliance Network
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.46667 stars 15 reviews
michiamolauren wrote:
I believe that GSAs in schools have helped me the most. I never understood how much hatred and discrimination there was against gays until I joined GSA in my high school 2 years ago. After becoming president of it last year and having to deal with many... more ยป
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National Center for Lesbian Rights
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.71429 stars 14 reviews
Dora wrote:
NCLR is lead and staffed by the most courageous and competent group of people I have ever had the pleasure of working with. NCLR has an incredibly broad and inclusive focus in its advocacy and has continually demonstrated the ability to see the long... more ยป
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Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.22222 stars 9 reviews
t0ranga wrote:
The Electronic Frontier is the most important advocate in one of the incredibly important but underappreciated causes of today. They fight to ensure our increasingly digital future takes a form most beneficial to society's interests. These decisions are... more ยป
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Futures Without Violence, formerly Family Violence Prevention Fund
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
4.5 stars 6 reviews
Ellen Friedman wrote:
As a supporter of Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF) for close to 30 years I can say without any hesitation that FVPF is one of the most effective, well run and forward thinking organizations I have ever worked with. They have a staff that is smart,... more ยป
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Glide Memorial United Methodist Church
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 4 reviews
crt45 wrote:
Rev. Cecil Williams and Glide have been working and serving all people since I moved to SF in 1966. They were among the first to give aid & comfort to those diagnosed with HIV/Aids 30+ years ago. Anyone who was hungry, cold or needed a place for spiritual... more ยป
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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 ยป
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International Museum Of Women
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
3.75 stars 4 reviews
Leander S. B. wrote:
Um... what does this group actually do besides suck money out of philanthropy to pay for their own online play pen? Utter rubbish. more ยป
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Verified Voting Foundation, Inc.
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
drjefferson wrote:
Verified Voting is a rigidly nonpartisan organization devoted to one thing: transparent, verifiable public elections in the electronic age. We promote the adoption of strong security best practices in the conduct of elections, auditable voting technologies,... more ยป
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San Francisco Court Appointed Special Advocate Program
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
pamellaolson wrote:
I have been involved with SFCASA for 16 years. I have been a child advocate, a board member and a donor. This organization serves the children in foster care who have suffered neglect and abuse. SFCASA has volunteers involved with over 250 children... more ยป
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Justice At Last Inc
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
Meadow J. wrote:
Justice At Last is a nonprofit law firm in the Bay Area exclusively serving the legal needs of survivors of human trafficking. This organization is especially unique, offering trauma-informed, survivor-centered, legal representation in a variety of legal... more ยป
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PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FOUNDATION
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
luksterd wrote:
I've been on SSD over 10 years now and am near 45 yrs old . I've had an infection in my left hip where I had my femur joint and coupler removed and left me crippled. I've had 2 surgeries on it and went for a replacement hip which turned out with me getting... more ยป
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YOUTH SPEAKS INC
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
T-Rod wrote:
I have had the pleasure and priviledge of being a volunteer and a board member at Youth Speaks for the past 6+ years and have seen this organization make a difference in the lives of thousands of Bay Area Youth. Youth Speaks has created a space and community... more ยป
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Jewish Film Institute
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
FrederickHertz wrote:
The SF Jewish Film Festival is a stellar organization -- celebrating 30 years of presenting creative, edgy, stimulating film and discussions throughout the SF Bay Area. I've been a member of the audience for nearly 30 years, and a donor for more than... more ยป
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Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights Of The San Francisco Bay Area
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
DeeEB wrote:
I served as a volunteer interpreter for their Political Asylum Program and was very impressed with the level of organization and service the LCCR provides. I worked on many different cases and every time the dedication of all staff involved, including... more ยป
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Lavender Youth Recreation And Information Center Inc
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
5 stars 1 review
palominodb wrote:
I did some counseling with LYRIC and I have known several young lgbt people who make extensive use of their services. They truly are a profound impact on those they serve, while allowing them freedom of expression and empowerment in who and what they... more ยป
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SAN FRANCISCO AIDS FOUNDATION
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
1 stars 1 review
Writer wrote:
I hate writing this review because it's so sad. I am 59, have had HIV since 2005, am troubled by a number of issues including 1) Sutter Health (Bay Area's octopus healthcare hospital chain) having changed my ADAP/OAHIPP enrollment person from an R.N.,... more ยป
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San Francisco Lesbian Gay Freedom Day Parade & Celeb Committee Inc
- Location:
- San Francisco, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The mission of the san francisco lesbian gay bisexual transgender pride celebration committee is to educate the world, commemorate... more ยป
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