Category Archives: San Francisco
Meals on Wheels of San Francisco
Our agency’s mission of delivering nutritious balanced meals to homebound seniors in San Francisco has remained the same since our founding in 1970. For 40 years, MOWSF has set the standard for alleviating the financial and emotional costs of premature … 
Marin Community Food Bank
Effective January 1, 2011, San Francisco Food Bank and Marin Food Bank are partnering to accomplish the singular goal of feeding more people at risk of hunger in Marin. Since 2008, both Food Banks have been serving Marin, each distributing …
March of Dimes
http://www.marchofdimes.com/california
In local communities across the country, we’re helping moms take charge of their health, and supporting families when something goes wrong. The March of Dimes also acts globally: sharing best practices in perinatal health and helping improve birth outcomes where …
Make-A-Wish Foundation
http://sf.wish.org/ways-to-help/volunteering
Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. The Foundation’s mission reflects the life-changing impact that a Make-A-Wish® experience has on children, families, referral sources, donors, sponsors and entire …
The Liberation Prison Project (Buddhist)
http://www.liberationprisonproject.org
Liberation Prison Project offers spiritual advice and teachings, as well as books and materials, to people in prison interested in exploring, studying and practicing Buddhism. A Tibetan Buddhist organization and social services project affiliated with the Foundation for the Preservation …
Larkin Street Youth Services
http://www.larkinstreetyouth.org
Larkin Street was founded in 1984 by a group of local business owners, church members, and neighbors who were concerned by the rising number of young people engaging in risky behaviors on the streets of San Francisco. With 25 comprehensive …
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (Bay Area Chapter)
JDRF is the only organization of its kind devoted to finding a cure for adults and children living with type 1 diabetes. We concentrate our support on advancing the most promising work of researchers, scientists, physicians, academic medical centers, and …
Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement is the world’s largest organization dedicated to educating students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs. Junior Achievement programs help prepare young people for the real world by showing them how to generate wealth …
Jumpstart
Every child deserves the chance to succeed, yet studies show that children from low-income neighborhoods are at a greater risk of school failure. Jumpstart is a national early education organization that helps these children develop the language and literacy skills …
Jewish Family and Children’s Services
JFCS’ volunteer programs support and strengthen families and individuals of all ages. In addition to serving those in need, we are committed to promoting a connection to community and fulfillment among our volunteers. JFCS serves as an extended family to …
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