Category Archives: Children and Families

Support for Families of Children with Disabilities

Support for Families of Children with Disabilities is a parent-run, San Francisco-based non-profit organization founded in 1982. Our purpose is to ensure that the families of children with any kind of disability or special health care need have the knowledge …
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Self-Sustaining Communities

This organization operates primarily, but not exclusively, in Richmond, CA. Materials are provided to low income environments to create urban farms by the community including beehives, fruit trees, aquaponics, rainwater harvesting, chickens, rabbits, and more. Additionally, over 10,000 fruit, nut …
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The mission of Lauren’s House 4 Positive Change Inc. is to offer the underprivileged youths ages 6-18 in San Mateo County: Mentoring, tutoring, leadership development, recreational sports, meals, transportation, enrichment outings, counseling and community service opportunities.

Super Stars Literacy

We give every child the foundation for lifelong learning and achievement. Super Stars Literacy classroom volunteers support students by acting as one-on-one tutors, leading small group activities, and assisting the lead teacher with his or her classroom. Many of our …
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San Mateo & San Francisco Counties 4-H Program

Description of Organization and/or Volunteer Opportunities Available: 4-H is about helping young people discover their potential and grow into competent, contributing, and caring citizens. Learn-by-doing activities, youth-adult partnerships, and research-based educational programs help kids enhance their leadership abilities and develop …
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10 Books A Home

10 Books A Home is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves families whose children are tracked to attend kindergarten in a school district where only 22% of 3rd graders read at grade level. 10BH positions children to succeed by providing families …
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