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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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Most Popular Los Angeles Civil Rights Nonprofits and Charities
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Just Detention International, Inc.
- Location:
- Los Angeles, CA
4.98667 stars 75 reviews
Scott Howard-Smith wrote:
While incarcerated, I sustained repeated sexual assaults via forced prostitution at the hands of prison gang members for over one year. I sought assistance from over twenty prisoner-rights groups throughout the country. None of them responded to me.... more »
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Impact Personal Safety, SoCal
- Location:
- Los Angeles, CA
5 stars 38 reviews
okitta wrote:
My daughter took the basics class a number of years ago, and the change in her confidence was dramatic. The boundary setting skills she learned have proven to be invaluable any number of times. more »
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National Council of Jewish Women Incorporated
- Location:
- Los Angeles, CA
4.93333 stars 30 reviews
dabram wrote:
Because of NCJW, our ArtPals groups bring art appreciation, art lessons, and art projects to low-income schools. Our ArtPals students don't have access to museums or art classes and are able to express themselves in many mediums, leading to enhanced learning... more »
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The Samburu Project
- Location:
- Los Angeles, CA
5 stars 21 reviews
lisa24 wrote:
The Samburu Project is an organization that is impacting so many lives in Kenya by nearly most of the funds raised going directly to the implementation of well drilling. The Mission is to bring clean, safe drinking water to as many as possible by drilling... more »
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Los Angeles LGBT Center
- Location:
- Los Angeles, CA
4.35294 stars 17 reviews
scnameth wrote:
The LA Gay and Lesbian Center's Family Services Program has done so much for our family. After my partner and I had our daughter, we found that we were the minority in all parent and me groups (MOMS Club, Gymboree, Music Together) or the only lesbian... more »
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Program for Torture Victims
- Location:
- Los Angeles, CA
4.92308 stars 13 reviews
lorene-gingerich wrote:
Program for Torture Victims (PTV) is one-of-a-kind in Los Angeles and in the United States. PTV is the pioneer organization in the United States for torture treatment. PTV has served clients nationally and internationally for over 30 years. PTV's staff... more »
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Progressive Jewish Alliance
- Location:
- Los Angeles, CA
4.84615 stars 13 reviews
Sarah wrote:
PJA is an amazing organization that works toward social justice, brings groups together, and builds Jewish communities. It's currently at a crossroads (with a new executive director, expanding to new cities), and I expect that it will take on new issues,... more »
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EQUALITY CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE
- Location:
- Los Angeles, CA
5 stars 12 reviews
mpolikoff wrote:
I was fortunate to be a part of EQCA's Leadership Academy in the summer of 2020. While we couldn't get together in person, EQCA did a phenomenal job assembling presenters who could speak to the issues related to getting involved in public service as an... more »
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Womens Reproductive Rights Assistance Project Wrrap
- Location:
- Los Angeles, CA
5 stars 8 reviews
WRRAP wrote:
Welcome to WRRAP! WRRAP is a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to helping women gain access to safe, legal abortion care and emergency contraceptives. We work with pre-qualified, reputable reproductive health clinics across the... more »
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Western Center on Law and Poverty
- Location:
- Los Angeles, CA
5 stars 5 reviews
pgrayson wrote:
Western Center is an extroardinary organization. It is unique in the state, in that its advocates are among California's most knowledgeable and experienced in the areas of health, housing and welfare, its successful policy advocacy and litigation victories... more »
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Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
- Location:
- Los Angeles, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
Terri10 wrote:
I live in arizona and they routinely represent the Hispanic community on civil right violations and also to educate our community on what court rules mean for our community. They are one of a few organizations in the country that fight for Voter Rights... more »
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Christ Channel Network Inc
- Location:
- Los Angeles, CA
4 stars 3 reviews
DONATE TO HOMELESS SHELTER wrote:
This is one of the best Charity to support with your donation now, go to the website : www.ccnhousing.org (or ) www.giftsinkindccn.org and make your donation today ! . Christ Channel Network, Inc. doing business as CCN House Community Development Agency... more »
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League of Women Voters of Los Angeles
- Location:
- Los Angeles, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
Kerry119 wrote:
The League of Women Voters of Los Angeles provides the nonpartisan civic engagement necessary to understand tough issues. During my time as a volunteer, I became especially interested in the League's election management work, which included outreach... more »
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Glaad Inc
- Location:
- Los Angeles, CA
2 stars 2 reviews
Freedomofspeech wrote:
I would encourage this non profit to become more tolerant. They should embrace our Constitution and the rights it protects, including free speech. This world needs more acceptance of each individual's beliefs, rather than condemnation of disparate views.... more »
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INSTITUTE FOR MAXIMUM HUMAN POTENTIAL
- Location:
- Los Angeles, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
KSALA wrote:
I saw a photo, of a tree growing within the cracks of the sidewalk in San Antonio, Texas. It reminded me of the wonderful dedication of Institute for Maximum Human Potential to revitalize and replenish our communities. Kudos more »
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The Los Angeles Urban Policy Roundtable
- Location:
- Los Angeles, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
EOHutchinson wrote:
The Los Angeles Urban Policy Roundtable is a ten year old 501 C3 public charity and education organization. In June, 2011 we launched our Impact Micro Award Program. Since our launch in June we have awarded 14 Impact Micro Awards to community organizations... more »
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Equality California
- Location:
- Los Angeles, CA
1 stars 1 review
equalgirltoo wrote:
Equality california is young and has potential. I think they have yet to realize that everyone is equal. LGBTQ youth are certainly worth fighting for...but when your disabled employees don't get support, it doesn't seem very equal anymore. The name is... more »
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Interconnection Center
- Location:
- Los Angeles, CA
5 stars 1 review
Laura Greenwald wrote:
I have helped them distribute food, in various places all over Southern California. This is an amazing organization, which operates the Feeding and Teaching program. Thanks for the wonderful insight. Laura Greenwald more »
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Los Angeles Urban League
- Location:
- Los Angeles, CA
5 stars 1 review
Clarence R. wrote:
great organization. They team up with IBM and other companies to train me as a programmer and then got me my first job as a programmer. FOR FREE... Thank you LA Urban League more »
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Planned Parenthood Los Angeles
- Location:
- Los Angeles, CA
1 stars 1 review
thrusdayschild wrote:
Several things to consider: 1. I run a national charity for endangered children, so I know about charities and about how they are supposed to be run. 2. I am pro-choice, though I do not believe that abortion should be used as a cavalier... more »
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Los Angeles Center For Law And Justice
- Location:
- Los Angeles, CA
5 stars 1 review
dreama5913 wrote:
Please please please I need help I need somebody to talk to you please my babies knowing listen to me I've been targeted they won't leave me alone I need help please please somebody please help. I was trafficked my husband made me a Target when he found... more »
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Center For Asian Americans United For Self-Empowerment Inc
- Location:
- Los Angeles, CA
5 stars 1 review
francisco.arechiga wrote:
For 21 years, CAUSE (Center for Asian Americans United for Self-Empowerment) has been aligning the empowerment of the Asian American community with wider civic benefit. They provide a platform to educate and mobilize our AAPI citizens, while deepening... more »
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Center For Health Care Rights
- Location:
- Los Angeles, CA
5 stars 1 review
GR8CPA wrote:
The volunteers and employees of this organization work tirelessly to help individuals wend their way through the health care morass to be able to find optimum help for health care issues. They speak the language of Medi-Cal, Medi-Connect, Medicare, private... more »
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Spread The Vote
- Location:
- Los Angeles, CA
5 stars 1 review
Keta wrote:
The founder of this group identified an unmet need and went about creating an organization to fill it: obtaining new or replacement IDs for people who don't have the necessary documents (i.e., birth certificates). This can be a challenging task requiring... more »
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Help U S A First Foundation Inc
- Location:
- Los Angeles, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The mission of the Foundation is to Help Our Neighbors FIRST,in the United States. Our bylaws state that the specific objectives... more »
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