Category Archives: Civic Engagement
Our City Forest
The mission of Our City Forest is to cultivate a green and healthy San José metropolis by engaging community members in the appreciation, protection, growth and maintenance of our urban ecosystem, especially our urban forest.
The Gardens at Heather Farm
The Gardens at Heather Farm resides on six acres and showcases 3.5 acres of developed gardens. A Certified Wildlife Habitat and Certified Green Business, the gardens demonstrate sustainable gardening practices such as integrated pest management and water conserving practices.
Global Women’s Leadership Network
Global Women’s Leadership Network (GWLN) exists to help women step out of survival and dependence into their inherent power, enabling the transformation of world conditions – woman by woman. Our policy is to work for women, in partnership with individuals, … 
My Earth Day Marin
http://www.myearthdaymarin.org
The My Earth Day Marin Coalition was founded in the fall of 2008 by the Marin County Parks and Open Space District, the City of San Rafael Volunteer Program, the San Rafael Clean Program, the Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit …
Contra Costa County Climate Leaders
http://www.cccclimateleaders.org
The Contra Costa County Climate Leaders (4CL) Program is a network assisting the county and its 19 cities to inform, support and encourage the measurement and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Through education and sharing of best practices we will …
Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center
PCRC fosters collaborative engagement by bringing people together, facilitating conversation and building these skills in our community.
YMCA Building Futures Mentoring Program
Building Futures provides the most comprehensive training of any mentoring program in the Bay Area, preparing mentors to work successfully with at-risk youth by developing relationship-building skills, exploring issues facing at-risk youth, and strategies to handle difficult situations. Thorough ongoing …
Ella Baker Center for Human Rights
http://www.ellabakercenter.org
The Ella Baker Center is named for an unsung hero of the civil rights movement who inspired and guided emerging leaders. We build on her legacy by giving people opportunities and skills to work together to strengthen our communities so …
Willard Middle School Youth Support Pogram
http://www.youthsupportprogram.org
Mission Statement: Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and behaviorally. To accomplish this, we train our mentors and teachers to help students achieve in school, improve their leadership skills and self-esteem, develop …
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