Category Archives: Poverty and Hunger
West Valley Community Services
http://www.wvcommunityservices.org
West Valley Community Services, Inc. (WVCS) is a private non-profit, community-based agency that has been providing direct assistance and referral services to the west valley communities of Santa Clara County for over 40 years. Founded in 1973, WVCS provides a … 
Vibha
http://wiki.vibha.org/Bayarea:Home
Vibha is a volunteer driven non-profit organization working towards the cause of underprivileged children. Started in 1996, the Bay Area Action Center was one of the first few Vibha action centers in US. Vibha Bay Area is a group of …
Mission Economic Development Agency
As a Tax Preparation volunteer you will get the opportunity to learn how to do taxes and learn about asset development services, while helping thousands of low-income families keep millions of dollars in tax returns. Without volunteers providing this tax …
One Child
OneChild is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing disadvantaged children with new clothing and school supplies. OneChild began in Fremont, California and now serves families throughout the Bay Area. Our goal is to promote self-esteem in underprivileged children, so they …
Groceries for Seniors
http://www.groceriesforseniors.org/
Our mission is simple: We assist low-income seniors in San Francisco with free food, allowing them to use what little money they have to stay healthy and remain an integral part of our community.
Project Homeless Connect – San Francisco
http://www.projecthomelessconnect.com/
Project Homeless Connect strengthens and utilizes collaborations with city agencies, businesses, and organizations to provide comprehensive services at regular events for those who are at risk of becoming homeless, currently homeless, or transitioning from shelter to permanent housing.
Uhuru Furniture C/O African People’s Education & Defense Fund
Uhuru Furniture will work with you to set up a group “Door-hanging Day”. Your group is invited to bring from 2 – 25 people to volunteer together on a single day. You arrange the day that works best for your …
Ecumenical Hunger Program
The Ecumenical Hunger Program (EHP), a 35 year old, private, non-profit, community-based organization located in East Palo Alto provides emergency food, clothing, case management, and household essentials to families in need in East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Palo Alto. …
Alameda Backyard Growers (ABG)
http://www.alamedabackyardgrowers.org/
Alameda Backyard Growers (ABG) is a community-wide network of gardeners in Alameda, California. We grow food in our own yards and donate extra fruit and vegetables to the Alameda Food Bank. In the process, we get to know our neighbors, …
Full Circle Farm / Sustainable Community Gardens Sunnyvale
http://www.fullcirclesunnyvale.org
Sustainable Community Gardens (SCG) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the renewal of local, sustainable food systems throughout Silicon Valley. SCG provides affordable access to locally produced food, as well as education in environmental living, sustainable agriculture, nutrition and gardening. …
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