Category Archives: East Bay

Tri-Valley Animal Rescue

Tri-Valley Animal Rescue

Tri Valley Animal Rescue (TVAR) is a nonprofit, all volunteer organization whose mission is to end the unnecessary euthanasia of homeless animals. TVAR cooperates with area shelters and rescue groups, primarily the East County Animal Shelter, to provide homeless animals …
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The Richmond Art Center

The Richmond Art Center

Richmond Art Center is a dynamic community arts organization that engages creative exploration and learning through studio art classes, and transformative community projects. Founded in 1936, the RAC provides meaningful visual arts experiences to the diverse populations of the greater …
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The ReUse People

The ReUse People

Since 1993, architects, contractors and building owners have relied on TRP to keep reusable and recyclable building materials out of overburdened landfills. By de-constructing (instead of demolishing) a building, TRP is able to salvage up to 80 percent of the …
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Coaching Corps

One Goal. Countless Victories. Coaching Corps works to create a world in which all kids have sports opportunities that teach valuable life lessons. What We Do We help create after-school sports opportunities for girls and boys that build their confidence …
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Refugee Transitions

Refugee Transitions

Refugee Transitions’ mission is to assist refugee and immigrant families in becoming self-sufficient in the United States by providing services to help them attain the English language, life, job and academic skills they need to succeed in their new communities. …
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Restore Oakland’s Cleveland Cascade

Restore Oakland's Cleveland Cascade

The Cleveland Cascade was born in Oakland, California, in 1923, conceived and midwifed by noted landscape architect Howard Gilkey. A stunning Italian-inspired water feature, it hugged the steep hill, falling almost into Lake Merritt from the Cleveland Heights hill above. …
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Research Services and Volunteer Program

Research Services and Volunteer Program

Join the RSVP and YOU can be a volunteer research participant in exciting On-Site Studies taking place on campuses in the Berkeley-San Francisco bay area. In addition, you can take part in On-Line Studies being conducted by researchers from around …
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Rattie Ratz – Rescue, Resources, Referral

Rattie Ratz - Rescue, Resources, Referral

Our mission is to improve the lives of domestic pet rats and their guardians by promoting value and respect for all animal life. Our goals are: To promote domestic pet rats as valuable companions. To promote the proper care and …
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Furry Friends Rescue

Furry Friends Rescue

Furry Friends Rescue (FFR) is an all-volunteer non-profit Bay Area companion animal rescue organization, comprised entirely of experienced volunteers who collectively have rescued hundreds of companion animals and placed them in loving homes. United and inspired by our compassion for …
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Friends of the Regional Parks Botanic Garden

Friends of the Regional Parks Botanic Garden

The Regional Parks Botanic Garden is a naturally beautiful and tranquil living museum of California native plants. Located within Tilden Park in the hills above Berkeley, California, this enchanting 10-acre garden is a sanctuary for many of the state’s rare …
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