Category Archives: Community Development

Sequoia Living

Founded in 1958, Sequoia Living is a Bay Area nonprofit organization that provides stimulating, joyful living environments and services that enrich the lives of older adults from all economic backgrounds. Through our diverse network of life plan communities, affordable housing communities, and community …
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Davis Street Community Center

Davis Street’s mission is to improve the quality of life for low-income residents in the Eden Area and surrounding communities. We accomplish our mission by providing integrated services that help our clients help themselves. Volunteer opportunities are available year-round at …
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Care Through Touch Institute

Description of Organization and/or Volunteer Opportunities Available:Our mission is to be present with suffering and promote healing through human connection. We began in l983 in Berkeley caring primarily for people living with HIV/AIDS. In 1997 we relocated to San Francisco. …
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English Together

Bringing People Together English Together addresses the two-fold challenge of building community and providing opportunities for immigrant workers to develop practical English-speaking skills. Workers become more confident in using English. Workers and volunteers come together breaking down barriers and building …
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The Women’s Building

In 1971, a group of visionary women founded San Francisco’s Women’s Centers to incubate emerging Bay Area women’s projects. Having outgrown their tiny office on Brady Street, the group bought Dovre Hall in 1979, a former Sons of Norway meeting …
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