Category Archives: Peninsula

The Crucible

As a nonprofit, we depend heavily on the unique skill-sets of our diverse volunteer force. Our volunteer pool—around 150 individuals active at any given time—helps power nearly every aspect of what we do, from the office to the studio floor, …
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Town Cats

Town Cats is a non-profit volunteer-based no-kill cat and kitten adoption center/shelter and feral cat advocacy organization dedicated to enriching the lives of homeless cats and kittens in the south Santa Clara county through an aggressive rescue and adoption program, …
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Palo Alto Art Center

The Palo Alto Art Center is your place to discover art. See, make, and be inspired because everyone is an artist. Created by the community, for the community in 1971, the Palo Alto Art Center provides an accessible and welcoming …
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Stern Grove Festival Association

Stern Grove Festival is a unique performing arts series in a natural amphitheater surrounded by giant eucalyptus, redwood, and fir trees. The Festival is, as Mrs. Stern wished, designed for everybody — San Francisco residents and visitors alike, Stern Grove …
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California Reentry Program

Volunteer reentry advisors needed at San Quentin State Prison. Advisors provide one-on-one meetings weekly with prisoners to assist them with resources related to reeentry, such as housing, substance abuse treatment, job training, and education.

Grid Alternatives

Volunteering on a solar installation with GRID Alternatives is a great way to give back to your community while getting hands-on with solar technology. No experience is required. Whether you are a solar enthusiast, community activist, a volunteer with your …
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Clinic by the Bay

Clinic by the Bay is a volunteer-powered nonprofit organization that provides free healthcare to working uninsured in the San Francisco and San Mateo counties. We are part of the Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) network, and have become the 83rd in …
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Know a Vet?

Know a Vet? is an advocacy program, focusing on assisting veterans, and their families, access and use the VA benefits they are entitled to receive. We also will assist veterans not eligible for VA benefits, and their family members, find …
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The Plant Exchange

The Plant Exchange, a registered 501(c)(3) organization, is a community and a celebration that encourages resource sharing, reuse, recycling, and organic living. Our mission is to encourage green practices and support Oakland’s designation as one of the greenest cities in …
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Bay Area Crisis Nursery

Bay Area Crisis Nursery is a gateway organization, dedicated to helping children and their families in times of extraordinary stress. We often see evidence of how larger social, economic and urban issues are affecting our local communities and the families …
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