Category Archives: South Bay
Breakthrough Silicon Valley
Our dual mission reflects our desire to positively change the path of each of our student’s lives, to increase the number of talented teachers joining the education workforce, and to have a beneficial impact on our community. To that end, … 
Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco ReStore
http://www.habitatgsf.org/restore
The Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a volunteer-driven home improvement store that accepts and resells new and gently used building materials, appliances and furniture to the general public at a fraction of their normal retail price. All proceeds go to …
Our City Forest
The mission of Our City Forest is to cultivate a green and healthy San José metropolis by engaging community members in the appreciation, protection, growth and maintenance of our urban ecosystem, especially our urban forest.
American Cancer Society
Together with our millions of supporters, the American Cancer Society (ACS) saves lives and creates a world with less cancer and more birthdays by helping people stay well, helping people get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back. The …
The Beat Within
The Beat Within conducts weekly conversation and writing workshops within Bay Area juvenile halls. Our volunteers, or facilitators, are the ambassadors of The Beat program withing the halls, conducting the workshops and encouraging the youth to participate and write.
GetYourFix
GetYourFix.org is a project developed by the FiXiT Foundation. FiXiT is focused on eliminating the companion animal overpopulation problem in the United States by driving demand for existing spay and neuter programs. Via various methods, we are encouraging people who …
Global Women’s Leadership Network
Global Women’s Leadership Network (GWLN) exists to help women step out of survival and dependence into their inherent power, enabling the transformation of world conditions – woman by woman. Our policy is to work for women, in partnership with individuals, …
Institute on Aging
Institute on Aging is a community-based nonprofit serving older adults in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for adults as they age by enabling them to maintain their health, well being, independence …
Marine Science Institute
The Marine Science Institute was founded in 1970, around the time that the issue of water resources was becoming a major concern for many Bay Area inhabitants. The Institute’s philosophy was founded on the idea that putting students in direct …
Peninsula Volunteers
We are redefining what it means to be a senior in society. Our mission is to empower older individuals to lead independent lives, engage with their communities, and continue to get the most out of life. Through care and connection, …
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