Free Public Assistance

We have provided all of the California Free Public Assistance and programs.

Seniors Council Of Santa Cruz And San Benito Counties     (831)688-0400 234 Santa Cruz Ave Aptos, CA 95003 website: http://www.seniorscouncil.org The Seniors Council's mission is to enable older persons to function with independence and dignity in their hommes and in the community to their fullest capacity.
Harvest Haven Inc      11618 E. South St., Ste. #217 Artesia, CA 90701 website: http://www.harvesthaven.org Harvest Haven's goal is to:(1) provide assistance, love and care to any one in need (2) care for and enrich the daily lives of seniors(3) develop well rounded youths with a willingness to help others(4) provide opportunities for personal growth and enrichment through special interest classes and workshops(5) provide opportunities to share with the less fortunate among us by volunteer work and donations
Tamak Ministries, Inc. Dba Chains To Freedom     (661)326-8011 1412 17th St Bakersfield, CA 93301 website: http://chains2freedom.org Parolees who receive adequate preparation and have people who care about them can make it on the outside. Little is done for the inmate while incarcerated to prepare them for success. They must be prepared before release and assisted when they get out. Their families must also be helped. Chains to Freedom provides mentoring for parolees and ministry to their families.
Desert Manna Ministries, Inc.     (760)256-7797 209 N First Ave Barstow, CA 92311 website: http://www.desertmanna.org
Children's Network International      5600 Rickenbacker Rd Bell, CA 90201 website: http://www.childrensnetworkinternational.org CNI provides assistance to medical and dental outreaches throughout Southern California,Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, the Philippines, selected countries in Russia and Africa. We provide supplies (food, clothing, personal care items, etc.) to more than 650 churches, senior citizen shelters, seniors on fixed income, and the working poor.
Bread Project      1701 San Pablo Avenue Berkeley, CA 94702 website: http://www.breadproject.org The mission of THE BREAD PROJECT is to promote self-sufficiency by providing culinary training and job referral assistance to low-income people.
East Bay Community Law Center     (510)548-4040 2921 Adeline St Berkeley, CA 94703 website: http://www.ebclc.org The East Bay Community Law Center works to challenge and overcome systemic injustice and discrimination by providing:
Ekta     (510)898-0535 PO Box 2302 Berkeley, CA 94702 website: http://ektaonline.org Purpose * support the artistic endeavors of South Asians in the literary, musical, performing and visual arts * provide social and educational services to the South Asian community * support charitable projects in South Asia * collaborate with other non-profit organizations for providing wider support
Youth Radio     (510)841-5123 1809 University Ave Berkeley, CA 94703 website: http://www.youthradio.org Since 1992, Berkeley-based Youth Radio has trained thousands of teenagers in broadcast journalism, radio and web production, engineering, media advocacy and literacy. Through hands-on training, one-on-one relationships with adults and peers, and direct production of their own programs, young people gain valuable communication, media journalism and production skills. The fresh and compelling voices of these young reporters can be heard both locally and nationally, on radio, the Internet, and through print media. Youth Radio uses media training as a tool for youth development. Youth Radioand#8217;s training programs provide youth with concrete media skills while building civic engagement, critical thinking skills, teamwork, literacy, work readiness and self-esteem. In addition, the hands-on technical training in radio and web media provided by Youth Radio helps to bridge the digital divide for the at-risk youth we serve. Youth Radioand#8217;s services are free of charge, and eighty percent of the young people served by Youth Radio are low-income or come from otherwise underserved youth populations. Youth Radio programming reaches an estimated audience of 15 million adults and youth each year through its many commercial and non-commercial media outlets. On the web, current Youth Radio productions and extensive archives (including news, commentary, art, poetry, music and message boards) can be found at www.youthradio.org. In order to prepare our students for future academic and career achievement, we also offer ongoing support services that include SAT and ACT preparation classes, academic tutoring, college and career counseling, and the opportunity for personal counseling with a licensed MFCC.
Young Musicians Foundation      195 S Beverly Dr Beverly Hills, CA 90212 website: http://www.ymf.org Founded in 1955, Young Musicians Foundation (YMF) is devoted to preserving the classical music heritage by providing performance opportunities; financial assistance and community outreach programming that contributes to the personal, academic and artistic development of youth from all socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds. YMF is committed to the belief that music unifies a community and is a universal language vital to keeping classical music alive and to the development of audiences that include young listeners.
Doves Of Big Bear Valley Inc     (909)866-1546 PO Box 3646 Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 website: http://www.doves-stop-violence.org MISSION STATEMENT:
Spark Initiatives      471 W Lambert Rd Ste 103 Brea, CA 92821 website: http://www.sparkinitiatives.org Spark Initiatives works towards equity and quality in education and improve the retention of highly-qualified public educators, especially in underperforming districts and schools, through the provision of supporting activities and funding that allow educators and students to be successful.
Korean Community Services Inc      8633 Knott Ave. Buena Park, CA 90620 website: http://www.koreancommunity.org Korean Community Services is a community based agency whose mission is to provide information and resources which enhance the lives of individual community members and in turn, enables a healthier Southern California Korean American Community
National Multiple Sclerosis Society     (760)448-8400 5950 La Place Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 website: http://www.mspacific.org
National Multiple Sclerosis Society     (800)344-4867 5950 La Place Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 website: http://www.mspacific.org The mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis.
Eskaton      5105 Manzanita Ave Carmichael, CA 95608 website: http://www.eskaton.org
Office Of Samoan Affairs Of California Inc     (310)538-0555 20715 S. Avalon Blvd Carson, CA 90746 website: http://www.samoanaffairs.org 1 out of 4 Samoan families lives in poverty due to deficiencies in education, language and cultural barriers and limited access to basic resources. The Office of Samoan Affairs (OSA) is dedicated to providing these disenfranchised families support. The OSA staff are fluent in the language and will work to address the daily needs of our clients to improve their quality of life.
Christian Women Of Worth     (530)272-6851 PO Box 213 Cedar Ridge, CA 95924 website: http://www.women-of-worth.org
Help To Live     (916)722-4631 6536 Creekmont Way Citrus Heights, CA 95621 website: http://www.helptolive.com Help To Live is working to ensure that California's residents with disabilities and life threatening illness are able to obtain the medical equipment and assistance needed to maintain a free and dignified life that can be lost so easily during troubled times.
Contra Costa Child Care Council      1035 Detroit Ave Concord, CA 94518 website: http://www.cocokids.org The Contra Costa Child Care Council provides leadership to promote and advance quality care and early education. Through a variety of initiatives, programs and services, the Contra Costa Child Care Council partners with parents, to strengthen families; child care providers, to build a system of quality care and early education that respects parents as primary caregivers and teachers, values diversity and encourages children to make positive life choices; and the community, to broaden the base of support for children, families and quality care and early education.
Food Bank Contra Costa And Solano      4010 Nelson Ave Concord, CA 94524 website: http://www.foodbankccs.org The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano provides an efficient, coordinated system for collecting and distributing food that reduces food waste and increases public awareness about the issues surrounding hunger and food security issues in Contra Costa and Solano counties.
People For Irvine Community Health      Post Office Box 10425 Costa Mesa, CA 92627 website: http://www.211oc.org 2-1-1 Orange County directly supports the homeless and economically disadvantaged individuals and families in Orange County by providing critical referrals for shelter, food, counseling and other resources to people in need. Since the June 2005 launch of the 2-1-1 call center, our specialists have fielded over 60,000 calls, representing 180,000 referrals to residents seeking community resources and support as of November 2006.
Serving People In Need, Inc.      151 Kalmus Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 website: http://www.spinoc.org The need for SPIN is greater than ever. This year is a particularly difficult one for many working-poor, low income families due to the poor economy and the housing market crisis. We are witnessing a dramatic increase of families facing homelessness and financial crisis in our community. Approximately 35,000 residents of Orange County experienced homelessness during 2008, and the problem appears to be escalating.
Share Our Selves Corporation     (949)642-3451 1550 Superior Ave Costa Mesa, CA 92627 website: http://www.shareourselves.org We are servants who provide free care and assistance to those in need and act as advocates for systemic change.
Animal Legal Defense Fund     (707)795-2533 170 East Cotati Avenue Cotati, CA 94931 website: http://www.aldf.org ALDF's mission is to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system.
Sickle Cell Disease Foundation Of California     (310)693-0247 6133 Bristol Parkway Culver City, CA 90230 website: http://www.scdfc.org Founded in 1957, the Sickle Cell Disease Foundation of California is the first and oldest, non-profit, social service sickle cell disease agency in the U.S. The MISSION of the SCDFC is to provide life- enhancing programs and services to individuals with sickle cell disease, to broaden public aware- ness about sickle cell disease and to promote medical research to find a cure. Currently approximately 250 million people worldwide carry the gene responsible for sickle cell disease (SCD) and other hemoglobin diseases. Each year about 300,000 infants are born with a major hemoglobin disease worldwide. In the US, 10% of the population is at risk for SCD. It is estimated that there are approx. 5,000 persons with sickle cell disease in Los Angeles.
Womens Reproductive Rights Assistance Project Wrrap     (310)410-9860 6245 Bristol Pkwy #308 Culver City, CA 90230 website: http://www.wrrap.org WRRAP raises money for low income women of all ages, ethnicities and cultural backgrounds who are unable to pay for emergency contraception or a safe and legal abortion. Our services are provided free of charge to clinics all over this nation. The money is never asked to be repaid, nor do we judge the womanand#8230;we just help her. We are all volunteers so 95¢ of every $1 we raise goes to help the women.
Afghanistan Relief      P.O. Box 866 Cypress, CA 90630 website: http://www.afghanrelief.org The Afghanistan Relief Organization (ARO) is a non-political, non-religious 501c3 nonprofit, humanitarian organization. ARO provides an educational center for girls, boys, women and men in Kabul, and delivers relief aid (food, medicine, school supplies and winter relief supplies) directly into the hands of the needy throughout Afghanistan. Founded in the United States in 1998?and registered as a non governmental organization (NGO) of good standing in Afghanistan?ARO is managed by Afghan and American volunteers, of all backgrounds and faiths.
Community Legal Services In East Palo Alto Inc      2117-B University Ave East Palo Alto, CA 94303 website: http://www.clsepa.org Local residents most in need of legal counsel often are those without the means to pay for it. Consider the minimum wage worker, counting every nickel to make ends meet but facing eviction due to an abrupt rent increase or illegal eviction. Or a mother of three, lacking English skills and legal status, forced to choose between living with an abusive husband and seeking employment as an undocumented worker to support her children. Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto is proud to serve as a bridge among the various communities that make the mid-Peninsula such a rich and vibrant place. Working with 1,200 low-income clients per year in cases involving immigration, housing, predatory-lending, consumer and other vital legal areas, the free clinic breaks down socioeconomic barriers to justice for low-income people.
Set Free Fellowship Of San Diego      1527 E. Main St El Cajon, CA 92021 website: http://www.setfreesd.org We locate, maintain, develop, and provide, safe facilities, for dienfranchised and impoverished families and provide counciling services that will educate and empower them to become productive self sufficient members of society. This will significantly impact our county by decreasing the homeless population numbers as well as reduction in crime and the financial burden shared by the taxpayers
Volunteers For Interamerican Development Assistance     (510)655-8432 6251 Hollis St Emeryville, CA 94608 website: http://www.vidausa.org
Fairfield Suisun Community Action Council Inc      600 E. Tabor Ave Fairfield, CA 94533 Mission Statement The Fairfield-Suisun Community Action Council, Incorporated is a 501 (c) (3), non-profit, public service and community based organization that serves the Fairfield/Suisun area by providing direct human and social services to the general public. In addition, our on going mission, is to improve the way in which we deliver these services, to make every effort to better prepare and educate our consumers, while increasing public awareness of our agency and our client?s needs.
Assistance League Of Fullerton     (714)526-5124 233 W Amerige Fullerton, CA 92832 website: http://assistanceleagueful.org Assistance League of Fullerton administers seven philanthropic projects to improve the lives of needy children and adults in North Orange County. Our Active membership of 75 volunteers staff these projects.
Faiths Hope Foundation      2271 W. Malvern Ave Fullerton, CA 92833 website: http://www.faithshope.com Assisting families going through the emotional and financial hardship due to the hospitalization of a loved one.
Habitat For Humanity - South Bay/Long Beach     (310)323-4663 17700 S. Figueroa St. Gardena, CA 90248 website: http://www.habitatla.org
Association Renaissance Creators      11890 Apatite Avenue Hesperia, CA 92345 website: http://www.webspawner.com/users/ARCLiberty ARC's inspiration was birthed (1969) when founder responded to call how solo could help country. Formal recognition approved 1983. Free community service seminars, countless complimentary education resource mailouts are now coupled with internet services - http://www.webspawner.com/users/ARC Liberty/. Around the clock child care services (Children's Schoolhouse) were provided for low-income parents for two decades. In 1989 founder transferred home to guest samaritan rooms role modeling how grandparents with empty nest could imitate coupled with nonprofit how to for helping homeless, disabled, retarded, seniors, youth, others. ARC believes concept could solve homeless problem nationwide. ARC relies totally on samaritan tax-deductible donations and self-labor efforts without salary; coupled with self-labor efforts of board who too voluntarily serve without salary.
Ford Theatre Foundation     (323)856-5791 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East Hollywood, CA 90068 website: http://www.fordtheatres.org/ The Ford Theatre Foundation, a not-for-profit organization, plays a key role in making the John Anson Ford Theatres a center that fosters the excellence, diversity, vitality, understanding, appreciation and accessibility of the performing arts in Los Angeles County. The Foundation, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Arts Commission and Department of Parks and Recreation, supports programs that nurture artists, arts organizations and community, providing a gateway for the people of greater Los Angeles to discover and appreciate cultures of their region and the world.
Assistance League Of Huntington Beach     (714)596-9935 8071 Slater Ave Huntington Beach, CA 92647 website: http://huntingtonbeach.assistanceleague.org ASSISTANCE LEAGUE of Huntington Beach is a nonprofit organization whose members are dedicated to improving the quality of life for children and adults through the collective strengths of its volunteers and philanthropic projects.
Assistance League Of Irvine     (949)798-5020 PO Box 4015 Irvine, CA 92616 website: http://www.alirvine.org ASSISTANCE LEAGUE of Irvine is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to providing programs and services that will enrich and improve the quality of life in our community.
Health And Medical Research Charities Of America     (800)626-6891 1100 Larkspur Landing Circle Larkspur, CA 94939 website: http://www.hmr.org This alliance of national and international agencies has come together to allow donors the opportunity to assist the charities who are making the biggest difference in health standards for today and the future. Health and Medical Research Charities of America member agencies are screened annually to ensure that they meet the highest standards of substantive program services, management and fiscal responsibility. The organization is managed by a volunteer board of directors.Health and Medical Research Charities of America reflects the way Americans want to give by offering more choices. The charity you select is the charity that will directly receive your contribution. But ultimately, Health Medical Research Charities of America is all about giving everyone, everywhere a chance to live a healthy, active life. By contributing, you become part of an innovative solution and make a commitment towards optimum health for humanity.
Sports Charities Usa      1100 Larkspur Landing Circle Larkspur, CA 94939 website: http://www.sportscharities.org Sports Charities USA is an association of national organizations working to promote athletic excellence, and provide access to sports for everyone. Our members support America's National Sports Teams, promote world-class athletic opportunites and recreational experiences for disabled Americans. Our member agencies are screened annually to ensure that they meet the highest standards of substantive program services, management and fiscal responsibility. Sports Charities USA is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors.
Assistance League Of Long Beach     (562)627-5650 6220 E. Spring St. Long Beach, CA 90815 website: http://www.allb.org We are a nonprofit, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization serving the emotional and physical needs of children and adults of all ages regardless of race or creed.
Foodbank Of Southern California     (562)435-3577 1444 San Francisco Ave Long Beach, CA 90813 website: http://www.foodbankofsocal.org The Foodbank's mission is to provide highly nutritious food to the community's hungry citizens and to ensure that no individual go hungry, not even for a single day. 68% percent of the food recipients are hungry children, 19% are hungry seniors, and 13% to hungry adults. The Foodbank has been providing food to impoverished children, families, and seniors residing in Los Angeles County since 1975, with a dominate focus on the poorest of the poor neighborhoods including downtown Los Angeles, Compton, San Pedro, South Central, Watts, and North Long Beach. The Foodbank solicits wholesome donations of nutritious food from the food industry and channels these products to charitable community organizations supporting low income individuals. The Foodbank of Southern California is a principal front end food provider to hundreds of community-based agencies who feed the hungry children, families and seniors. The Foodbank aids community-based organizations who are independently be unable to handle the logistics of transportation, space and refrigeration. The Foodbank's network receives food for emergency and non-emergency food programs such as shelters for abused children and women, crises centers, day care centers for children and seniors, senior centers, emergency box programs, soup kitchens, and food pantries. The agency is a vital link in the continuum of care that facilitates the needs of low-income people in our community. There are over 700 community-based agencies in The Foodbank's network. The small agencies may each feed 20 to 50 people, 5 days a week, while the larger agencies may each feed up to 1,500 people, 1 to 5 days each week. Hunger exists in every corner of Los Angeles County, exacting a physical, psychological, social and economic to afflicted children, families, and seniors. Unfortunately, the demand for emergency food assistance in Los Angeles County has increased every year during The Foodbank's 35-year history. Despite the growth in provision of services, as a feeding agency, The Foodbank is faced with providing increased service delivery to more people than was ever anticipated. Meanwhile, there is a continuous decrease in the already limited government support to transport and distribute food to our disadvantaged constituency. Impoverished families typically have enough money for only one week worth of food for the entire month. A U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics study found that an average American family spends 13 percent of their income on food. For a family of five, with an income of $22,000, after taxes, this would leave them with $178 for their monthly food budget. That's just a little more than a dollar a day per person. In contrast, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's most conservative suggested food budget, The Thrifty Food Plan, proposes that a family of this size should be spending at least $149 a week on food. The Living Wage project, based out of Penn State University, believes that number should be even higher. According to their formula, a family of this size should have a weekly food budget of $172.
Su Casa Family Crisis And Support Center      3840 Woodruff Avenue Long Beach, CA 90808 website: http://www.sucasadv.org Su Casa's original founder is Petra Medelez. In 1976, Petra fled an abusive marriage. Finding refuge at a woman's center, petra and her children began a new life free from violence. In 1979, she opened a crisis and hotline service and a 30-day crisis shelter, later receiving non-profit status in 1980. Since then, Su Casa has grown and expanded its services to include a Transitional Shelter, a Teen Outreach Program, Outreach Services, and a Thrift Store, all in an effort to aid victims and survivors of domestic violence and to educate about the prevalence and prevention of domestic violence.
We Care Of Los Alamitos Inc     (562)598-9790 10941 Reagan St Los Alamitos, CA 90720 We Care is a nonprofit, community based agency organized in 1989 by local clergy to help support and fill the needs of the homeless and low income families and individuals appearing at Church doors asking for assistance. In the beginning we provided just food and clothing. We have progressed to the point where we are able to offer more long term assistance with food and transportation vouchers and some housing and utility assistance. We also offer assistance with the filling of prescription medication on a one time basis while our clients apply for medical aid. We offer not just a hand out but a hand up. We assist the client regardless of race, creed or gender. We assist all ages. We believe in encouraging clients to persist in following through with the referrals we give for longer term and more complete, permanent assistance. We are an ecumenical organization with community support from local service clubs, churches and schools.
Artists For A New South Africa      2999 Overland Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90064 website: http://www.ansafrica.org Originally founded in 1989 to support South Africa's quest for freedom and democracy, ANSA now works to eliminate the social and economic inequities that are legacies of apartheid in South Africa and segregation in the U.S. by empowerng historically disenfranchised communities. ANSA strives to ameliorate the societal impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic; improve U.S. and South African government and corporate HIV/AIDS policies; decrease AIDS stigma, racism and other prejudices; protect human, civil and voting rights; increase electoral participation and safeguard democracy in both countries. ANSA programs build collaborations between funders and the communities served, empower local solutions and grassroots leadership, address deeper societal inequities and root causes of problems, and strive to ensure lasting, sustainable change. For the past 18 years, ANSA has incorporated the core principles of equality and empowerment into all aspects of our work as organizers, grantmakers, advocates, and aid providers. We aim not to engage in duplicative efforts, and instead build coalitions with other NGOs, CBOs and broader movements. In partnership with South African and American front line organizations, grassroots movements, leaders, and activists, ANSA makes a difference through developing innovative, collaborative programs, public education and mobilization, grantmaking, advocacy, media campaigns, and material aid. ANSA harnesses the unique talents, visibility and resources of noted artists to increase awareness, raise money and mobilize action. ANSA focuses on addressing the root causes of social problems while working to alleviate suffering and address urgent unmet unneeds. ANSA's U.S. Programs focus on combating HIV/AIDS, protecting voting rights and empowering vulnerable youth. ANSA addresses the rising spread of HIV/AIDS amongst people of color and teens in the Los Angeles area and throughout the U.S.
Bet Tzedek     (323)939-0506 145 South Fairfax Ave Los Angeles, CA 90036 website: http://www.bettzedek.org Bet Tzedek, The House of Justice, provides free legal assistance to thousands of people who would otherwise be denied access to the legal system underpinning our democracy.Bet Tzedek was founded in 1974 by a few individuals who sought to act upon a central tenet of Jewish law and tradition, which appears in the Bible: Tzedek, tzedek tirdof -- Justice, justice you shall pursue. This doctrine decrees that it is the duty of all men and women to advocate the just causes of the poor and helpless.Although Bet Tzedek remains intent on assuring that the legal needs of the Jewish poor are met, we recognize that it is our duty to serve the entire community. For this reason, Bet Tzedek has always provided assistance to all eligible needy residents of Los Angeles County, regardless of their racial, religious or ethnic background.Indeed, at The House of Justice, we believe that all of the groups in our wonderfully diverse society are strengthened when bridges are built that bring us together in a common, just cause. For the people who are Bet Tzedek -- the lawyers and non-lawyers, staff members and volunteers, contributors and clients -- our mission, therefore, is to pursue equal justice for all.
Braille Institute Of America, Inc.      741 North Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90029 website: http://www.brailleinstitute.org Founded in 1919, Braille Institute's mission is to eliminate barriers to a fulfilling life caused by blindness and servere sight loss.
Busted Foundation      7510 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90046 website: http://www.bustedfoundation.org Busted Foundation aids women who are suffering financial hardships due to medical expenses from breast cancer treatment. As part of our educational program, Busted Foundation offers a free website that hosts information describing not only what sources of financial assistance are available to the general public, but also how to seek assistance.
Christian Legal Aid Of Los Angeles      4665 Willow Brook Ave Los Angeles, CA 90029 website: http://www.christianlegalaid-la.org CLA-LA's mission is to bring God's love, hope, and justice to the poor and the working poor.
Compassion Homeless Assistance Program      PO Box 451883 Los Angeles, CA 90045
Economic Development Corp. Of Los Angeles     (213)622-4300 515 S Flower St 32nd Floor Los Angeles, CA 90071 website: http://www.laedc.org The Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation is a private, non-profit corporation dedicated to attracting, retaining and growing businesses and jobs throughout the regions of Los Angeles County. To achieve its mission, the LAEDC works in partnership with both the private business community and public agencies to promote economic and business success. The LAEDC sponsors and cooperates in a wide variety of strategic development initiatives for Southern California and delivers a broad range of information, programs and services to support local companies.
International Association Of Hebrew Free Loans      6505 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90048 THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION SHALL BE TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS, PROCEDURES AND OTHER INFORMATION AS WILL ASSIST EACH MEMBER ORGANIZATION IN FURTHERING THE CONCEPT OF CHARITABLE DEEDS.
Jewish Free Loan Association      6505 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048 website: http://www.JFLA.org The Jewish Free Loan Association of Los Angeles offers interest-free loans on a non-sectarian basis to individuals and families whose needs are urgent and who may not qualify through normal financial resources. Interest-free loans instead of charity fill an important gap in our social system by promoting self-sufficiency with dignity. JFLA affirms the ancient biblical requirement for interest-free lending by offering assistance to people in need with the goal of helping them to lead more rewarding and responsible lives.
Kitten Rescue      914 Westwood Blvd. #583 Los Angeles, CA 90024 website: http://www.kittenrescue.org Kitten Rescue was founded in the spring of 1997 and has grown to become one of the largest and well-respected rescue groups in Los Angeles. We are a non-profit, totally volunteer-run organization devoted to finding loving new homes for unwanted and abandoned cats and kittens. We are equally dedicated to giving the public vital information about responsible pet ownership, care of kittens and cats, managing feral cats, and most importantly, the importance of spaying and neutering. Our website at www.kittenrescue.org features information on cat rescue, care, and adoption for animal lovers all over the world.The majority of our cats are cared for in foster homes until they are placed with adopters, who are screened carefully to ensure the stability and quality of an animal's new environment. Before going home, each cat or kitten is fixed, tested for Feline Leukemia and FIV, vaccinated, dewormed, treated for fleas and microchipped. We also provide full medical care for the cats in our care until they are adopted.Since May 2005, Kitten Rescue has operated the Casitas Hotel for Cats, a private, no-kill shelter and boarding facility in Atwater Village. Kitten Rescue purchased the facility in March 2006.
Korean Resource Center Inc      900 S. Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90019 website: http://www.krcla.org As a part of our mission, we prioritize the needs and concerns of the most marginalized members of our community such as women, youth, infants, seniors, recent immigrants and low-income families. Annually KRC serves average 10,000 community members. For the past 23 years KRC has served the community by following its mission to: * Educate the public on issues affecting Korean Americans * Advocate for the civil rights and immigrant rights of Korean Americans * Facilitate grassroots organizing and civic participation of Korean Americans * Initiate dialogue and build coalitions with other communities of color * Preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Korean Americans as part of multicultural America * Provide needed social and community services to traditionally marginalized groups * Provide the community economic development and affordable housing
Legal Aid Foundation Of Los Angeles      1102 Crenshaw Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90019 website: http://www.lafla.org The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, established in 1929, is the frontline law firm for low-income people in Los Angeles. LAFLA is committed to promoting access to justice, strengthening communities, combating discrimination, and effecting systemic change through representation, advocacy and community education.
Literacy Network Of Greater Los Angeles, Inc.      202 W 1st St Los Angeles, CA 90012 website: http://www.literacynetwork.org To assist literacy efforts in the Greater Los Angeles area by providingleadership, trained volunteers, curriculum assistance, advocacy, literacyresources and creating stronger public awareness to better serve individualsin becoming self-sustaining, productive members of our community.
Los Angeles Center For Law And Justice      1241 S. Soto St., Suite 102 Los Angeles, CA 90023 website: http://www.laclj.org The mission of the Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice is to use the law to empower individuals, support families, and strengthen our communities. LACLJ is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high quality free legal advice, education and advocacy to low-income residents and communities of Los Angeles County. We perform these services for our clients to improve their fundamental living conditions and to empower them to achieve self-sufficiency. We have been providing these services since 1973.
Los Angeles Conservation Corps      P O Box 15868 Los Angeles, CA 90015 website: http://www.lacorps.org The L.A. Conservation Corps is a locally-based nonprofit that provides classes and service project opportunities to young people so that they can learn new skills while contributing to the quality of life in the greater LA area. Their participation increases the connection they feel to their communities, their environment, and their own futures. When they care about all three, it benefits us all. LACC is proud to have served more than 20,000 young people since 1986.The primary mission of the Los Angeles Conservation Corps is to provide at-risk young adults and school-aged youth with opportunities for success by providing them with job skills training, education and work experience with an emphasis on conservation and service projects that benefit the community.
National Veterans Foundation Inc     (888)777-4443 9841 Airport Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90045 website: http://www.nvf.org The National Veterans Foundation (NVF) was founded in 1985 to help veterans streamline the process of accessing help for the myriad of needs they face, and to help broaden public understanding of these needs--including crisis/PTSD counseling, medical treatment, legal aid, VA benefits assistance, food, shelter, education, employment training, homelessness services, and substance abuse treatment. The NVF operates the Nation's only live, toll-free crisis management, information, and referral helpline (1-888-777-4443; vetsupport@nvf.org) for all veterans and their families; coordinates Public Awareness Programs designed to increase awareness and understanding about the effects of war and human needs of Americas veterans; and conducts ongoing outreach programs that provide veterans and families in need with food, clothing, transportation, employment, and other essential resources.
People Assisting The Homeless      340 North Madison Ave Los Angeles, CA 90004 website: http://www.epath.org PATH was founded in 1984 by a community collaborative of churches, synagogues, businesses, and concerned citizens who came together to address the growing problem of homelessness in Los Angeles. The group became incorporated as a non-profit organization with the mission ?to break the cycle of homelessness by empowering people with the tools for self-sufficiency. Our approach is to help people find work, save money, secure housing, and empower their lives. Based on the belief that the homeless need a hand up, not a hand out, PATH's programs respond to the immediate food and shelter needs of homeless people, as well as their long-term needs for financial security and stable housing. We are revolutionizing the way communities approach homeless services through our Regional Homeless Center, which opened in 2002 and brings together 98 beds of transitional housing with our innovative PATHMall collaborative. Through the PATHMall, homeless individuals gain access to over 20 supportive services in one convenient location. The PATHMall has received national recognition from ABC World News Tonight, British Broadcasting Corporation and the 2003 Mutual of America Community Partnership Award for being an effective model for serving the homeless. Each year, we serve over 4,500 homeless men, women and children. More information on PATH can be found at www.epath.org.
Queen Of Angels Clinic And Research Foundation     (310)472-8593 155 N Occidental Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90026 Queen of Angels Clinic and Research Foundation was founded to assist the Sisters of Charity at Queen of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles, CA. When the hospital merged with Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital to become a for profit hospital the Foundation withdrew its financial support. Grants given on an annual basis are directed toward non-profit entities.
Stray Cat Alliance     (310)281-6973 PO Box 491214 Los Angeles, CA 90049 website: http://www.feralcatalliance.org We believe that every life, feral or not, is valuable. We know that if the killing in shelters across our nation is to ever be at 0, we need to educate the public about the epidemic of abandoned, homeless free roaming cats. We provide a hotline to caring members of the community to educate them. We empower them to the the right thing. We provide traps, spay/neuter services, medical funding and food for these cats. We circumvent thousands of cats from ending up the shelter, from being poisoned or harmed. We save lives by educating and providing services that most other animal welfare organizations do not.
The Biz House     (323)731-2347 2442 Gramercy Park Los Angeles, CA 90018 website: http://www.bizhouse.org The world looks to Los Angeles, a.k.a Hollywood, as a place where dreams come true. As reported by the LA Times, Los Angeles added 65,000 people last year, many of them hoping to break into the entertainment industry. And yet countless of these new arrivals come to Los Angeles unprepared for the challenges of urban life and succumb to its pressures in potentially devastating ways. Some end up living on the streets, some fall into drugs or prostitution. Many leave Los Angeles broken-hearted and in financial ruin. It is in the best interest of both the city and these young people to see that they get off to a safe start.
Community Health Library Of Los Gatos     (408)866-4044 815 Pollard Rd Los Gatos, CA 95032 website: http://www.healthlib.org The Community Health Library of Los Gatos serves patrons by providing access to current medical information. The public and medical professionals are welcome in this library. Staff is dedicated to helping individuals effectively use available medical resources to find answers to their health questions. Additionally, the library serves the information needs of the physicians and staff practicing at the Community Hospital of Los Gatos. The Library is an independent non-profit institution dedicated to improving health through education.
Planetree Health Library      15891 Los Gatos-Almaden Rd Los Gatos, CA 95032 PlaneTree's mission is to provide free access to current and relevant health and medical information; to strengthen effective communication between consumers and health care professionals; to partner with other organizations to promote education and healthier choices for individuals, families, and diverse communities.
Helping Others Provide Encouragement Ministries      528 W Yosemite Ave Manteca, CA 95337 HOPE Family Shelter was begun in 1993 as a refuge for homeless families. The families have an opportunity to stay in a fully furnished apartment for 60 days. No fees are charged for services at the Shelter including food, rent and utilities. Clothing and other household items are often donated to the Shelter and passed on to the residents. Employment and housing assistance is available. There is a nutrition education-training course required for all residents. There is a requirement to begin welfare-to-work (CalWORKs) if the resident is not currently employed. Optional classes include Christian Family Guidelines and an independent Bible study. Individual counseling is available through volunteer counselors. The Shelter was begun through an effort of the Manteca Ministerial Association and most of our private donations come through the churches and their members. Service organizations and local businesses also contribute to the Shelter.
Animal Assistance League Of Orange County Incorporated     714-545-8828 P.O. Box 38 Midway City, CA 92655 website: http://aaloc.com Animal Assistance League Of Orange County was founded in 1973 to assist residents of Orange County with pet related issues.
Loaves And Fishes Family Kitchen     (408)934-4990 508 Valley Way Milpitas, CA 95035 website: http://www.loavesfishes.org Loaves and Fishes Family Kitchen is committed to providing nutritious meals and support services in a dignified, safe and caring environment. We provide these services to all needy individuals, families and senior citizens. No one is ever turned away.
Community Assistance Program     (909)485-7792 PO Box 931 Moreno Valley, CA 92556 website: http://www.freeyellow.com/members2/mcvap/index.html CAP was founded in January 1992 by a combined community group to address the need of emergency and supplemental food for needy families living in the City of Moreno Valley. CAP seeks to provide assistance with food, used clothing, utility assistance and refferals to other agencies for additional needs.
Community Services Agency      204 Stierlin Rd Mountain View, CA 94043 website: http://www.csacares.org We are the community's safety-net, providing critical support services that preserve and promote stability, self-reliance. and dignity.
Newport Sports Collection Foundation Dba Newport Sports Museum      100 Newport Center Dr Newport Beach, CA 92660 website: http://www.newportsportsmuseum.org The mission of the Newport Sports Museum is to educate Southern California youths about the importance of staying in school, away from drugs and being involved in athletics. Founded in 1993 the museum facilitates motivational programs with the assistance of well-known athletes.
Bay Area Legal Aid      405 14th St Oakland, CA 94612 website: http://www.baylegal.org Over 1.2 million residents* of the San Francisco Bay Area are living in poverty, and all of them are at risk for a number of destabilizing factors that plague the working poor. These individuals and families are at high risk for lack of sufficient resources to meet basic needs like food, clothing and utilities; unfair treatment and discrimination by landlords; and lack of access to health care. For this vulnerable population, an unwarranted eviction notice, the presence of domestic violence, wrongful termination of healthcare benefits or difficulty in overcoming barriers to employment can have devastating results. Families may lose or be denied housing, employment or vital medical treatment. In the long run, the constant stress caused by these types of chronic problems can lead to family dysfunction and breakdown. There are often simple legal solutions to these kinds of problems, allowing these vulnerable residents to begin to move out of these desperate conditions. However, the many burdens of a life of poverty make it extremely difficult, if not impossible in some instances, for a family to focus on a potential legal problem in order to see if it can be resolved. In many cases, low-income families are not even aware of their legal rights. Recent studies demonstrate the difficulty low-income residents face when trying to access legal assistance - a 2002 report by the California Commission on Access to Justice stated that 72% of all low-income Californians do not have access to a lawyer when facing a serious legal issue; and on average low-income households experience at least one civil legal need per year (Legal Services Corporation).BayLegal is committed to providing equal access to the justice system and high quality legal assistance regardless of a client's location, language or disability. Access to quality legal assistance and advocacy is crucial for these individuals to understand and assert their rights to create stability for themselves and their families. Without free civil legal services such as BayLegal's, these members of our community have no recourse when their basic rights are violated or not being exercised. *Residents living at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.
East Bay Asian Local Development Corp.     (510)2875353 310 8th Street, Suite 200 Oakland, CA 94607 website: http://www.ebaldc.org EBALDC is a community development corporation that develops affordable housing and community facilities with integrated services focused on tenants and neighborhood residents, with emphasis on Asian and Pacific Islanders communities and the diverse low income populations of the East Bay.EBALDC's development projects seek to meet the various and often-complex needs of low-income communities of color. Most of these communities are struggling with poverty, high housing costs relative to income, high rates of unemployment, overcrowding and single parent families. EBALDC compliments its housing development with programs that bring neighborhood revitalization and asset development to the communities in which we work.
Independent Institute      100 Swan Way Oakland, CA 94621 website: http://www.independent.org The Mission of the Independent Institute is to be the major non-partisan intellectual influence on the formation of public policy, contributing substantially to an ongoing reexamination of the core assumptions underlying economic, political and cultural life and how liberty, peace, and entrepreneurship contribute to civil society. The Institute seeks to push at the frontiers of our knowledge, redefine the debate over public issues, and foster new and effective directions for government reform.
Legal Assistance For Seniors, Inc.      464 7th St Oakland, CA 94607 website: http://www.lashicap.org Legal Assistance for Seniors assists individuals over the age of 60-especially those 75+, disabled and/or frail-to preserve their independence and dignity by protecting their legal rights. We specialize in the issues that affect life's most basic needs: housing, income, health care, freedom from abuse and financial exploitation, and planning for incapacity. We have a skilled, experienced and recognized staff plus 40 volunteer counselors, attorneys, and advocates. We reach over 10,000 people per year with legal assistance,counseling and advocacy on Medicare and related health insurance topics, and in-person educational presentations at seniors' organizations.
Literacyworks      4171 Piedmont Avenue Oakland, CA 94611 website: http://www.literacyworks.org
Society St Vincent De Paul Alameda     (510)638-7600 9235 San Leandro St Oakland, CA 94603 website: http://www.svdp-alameda.org The mission of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County (SVdP) is to serve the needs of the disadvantaged through direct engagement with individuals and families in our communities, offering a hand up to help people gain stable lives.
Spanish-Speaking Unity Council Of Alameda County, Inc.      1900 Fruitvale Avenue Oakland, CA 94601 website: http://www.unitycouncil.org The mission of the Unity Council is to help families and individuals build wealth and assets through comprehensive programs of sustainable economic, social and neighborhood revitalization.
Valley Partnership For A Drug Free Community     (760)776-5555 73-301 Hwy 111 Palm Desert, CA 92260 website: http://www.thevalleypartnership.org The mission of The Valley Partnership is to provide high quality services and programs which positively impact life choices for children, youth and adults of the Coachella Valley in the areas of education, healthy choices and prevention alternatives. These programs include a character education program for at-risk teens, an Employee Assistance Program and mentoring/tutoring for at-risk shcool children.
Avenidas      450 Bryant St. Palo Alto, CA 94301 website: http://www.avenidas.org Avenidas provides support, information and community to enrich the lives of older adults and their families.
El Dorado Women's Men's Information Center      1248 Broadway Ste C Placerville, CA 95667 Our mission is to eliminate violence from the lives of women, children and men by offering options to abuse, protection of victims, education to the community in a non-judgemental atmosphere. We offer these services to a population of 120,000 in a 1,533 square mile rural service area. Each year we assist over 1,000 victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Tri-Valley Community Foundation      5674 Stoneridge Drive, #112 Pleasanton, CA 94588 website: http://www.tvcfoundation.org The Foundation supports health, human service, educational and recreational programs in the communities of Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, Sunol, San Ramon, Danville and Alamo. The Foundation is a fundraising organization and a prudent steward of contributions and endowments.
Bizparentz Foundation      PO Box 2477 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737 website: http://www.bizparentz.org Education, advocacy and charitable support to families engaged in the entertainment industry, promote a positive public image of child performers, educate the public regarding safety, rights and education of young performers.
International Medical Alliance     (760)485-8963 P.O. Box 2727 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 website: http://www.internationalmedicalalliance.org Through the spirit of altruism and affection, the International Medical Alliance is dedicated to providing free medical and dental assistance, training and care for the indigent populations within the developing world.
The Free Wesleyan Church Tapanekale Redwood City     650-869-6118 PO Box 1359 Redwood City, CA 94064 Church
Bay Area Rescue Mission     (510)215-4555 2114 MacDonald Ave Richmond, CA 94802 website: http://www.bayarearescue.org To provide for the emergency needs of the homeless and impoverished of the Greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Hawkins Center Of Law And Services For The Disabled     (510)232-6611 101 Broadway Ave Richmond, CA 94804 website: http://www.hawkinscenter.org The Hawkins Center works to improve the health and financial stability of people with disabilities. In partnership with service organizations, The Hawkins Center provides high quality legal, social, and educational services, and advocates for changes in policy. In all its programs, the agency promotes dignity, respect, and fairness for people with disabilities.
Assistance League Of Riverside      3707 Sunnyside Dr. Riverside, CA 92506 website: http://www.riverside.assistanceleague.org Assistance League of Riverside is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to clothing, comforting and educating the children of our community.
Inland Empire Latino Lawyers     909-369-3009 2060 University Ave. , Suite 113 Riverside, CA 92507 website: http://www.iellaaid.org Inland Empire Latino Lawyers was founded in 1980 by John Vega, Esq., to promote and preserve the equality of the American legal system in rendering justice to all members of its society. The indigent and domestic violence victims often need assistance with their legal matters.
South Lake Tahoe Humane Society     (530)577-4521 PO Box PET S Lake Tahoe, CA 96158 website: http://www.laketahoehumaneandspca.org The Lake Tahoe Humane Society and S.P.C.A. (South Lake Tahoe Humane Society) provides programs to address the neglect and abandonment of animals in a transient community of resort workers, absentee homeowners and visitors. LTHS accepts owner released companion animals and rescues strays from local animal control agencies. Youth outreach includes collaboration with teachers, justice department, and special focus agencies. LTHS networks and partners with other animal welfare agencies for special need pets.
Happy Tails     (916)556-1155 PO Box 161994 Sacramento, CA 95816 website: http://www.happytails.org/ Happy Tails was founded in 1993 by volunteers committed to helping homeless and abused animals that have been abandoned and left to fend for themselves. In addition to their long-term goal to obtain their own facility, Happy Tails volunteers are actively pursuing several secondary, but no less important, goals: (1) providing temporary foster care for homeless and abandoned animals before placing them in safe, caring, forever homes; (2) providing continuing care for animals that cannot be placed in homes; (3) establishing an active spaying/neutering program to control overpopulation by breaking the rampant reproductive cycle in these animals; (4) helping seniors and other needy persons to obtain veterinary care for their animals; and (5) promoting education in the humane and caring treatment of animals. Our success in achieving our goals depends upon the availability of volunteers and the financial support of generous donors. Happy Tails is an entirely volunteer organization. No one receives a salary or any other form of remuneration. Happy Tails opened the first no-kill, cageless, cat-adoption center in the Sacramento metropolitan area in November, 2000. This innovative adoption center allows prospective adopters and other animal lovers to interact with cats and kittens who are not kept in cages, but rather are free to explore and live in a cageless center. The cats have climbing posts, cat walks, comfortable beds, and a natural setting where adopters can see a cat's true personality.
Legal Center For The Elderly And Disabled     (916)488-5298 2862 Arden Way Sacramento, CA 95825 Legal Center for the Elderly and Disabled was founded in 1973 to promote social and economic justice for older persons and persons with disabilities by securing their civil rights and access to legal aid and community services. LCED's legal services address issues such as Social Security, SSI, housing, elder abuse, health benefits, long-term care issues and the rights of the disabled. LCED also provides free representation for and education about Medicare and supplemantal health insurance to Medicare beneficiaries in 9 counties through our Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP).
Sacramento Loaves And Fishes      1321 North C St Sacramento, CA 95814 website: http://www.sacramentoloavesandfishes.org Loaves and Fishes began in 1983 as a hospitality and hot lunch program to hungry people in Sacramento, California. Since then, Loaves and Fishes has expanded to meet the needs of the growing homeless population; it is now one of the largest private networks of integrated services for homeless people in the region. Our mission and programs focus on survival services: hot breakfast for women and children, hot lunch for 600-1000 people each day, showers, bathrooms, day shelter, and health services, and they bring up to 1000 hungry and homeless guests to our village each day.
Sacramento Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals     (916)383-7387 6201 Florin Perkins Rd Sacramento, CA 95828 website: http://www.sspca.org For over 115 years, the Sacramento SPCA has been dedicated to ensuring the humane treatment of all animals in the Sacramento area, providing a safe and nurturing environment for unwanted, abandoned and mistreated pets until they can be permanently placed into loving homes. Through proactive intervention, public education and community outreach, the Sacramento SPCA seeks to promote respect for all life by breaking the cycle of abuse, neglect and pet overpopulation in our communities.
Speech Communications Assistance By Telephone Inc     (916)448-5517 515 P Street Sacramento, CA 95814 website: http://www.speechtospeech.org While Speech-to-Speech provides telephone access for Americans with speech disabilities, only 10% of prospective users know of STS. Our goal is for all Americans with speech disabilities to know about Speech-to-Speech.
Volunteers Of America, Inc.     (916)442-3691 1900 Point West Way Sacramento, CA 95815 website: http://www.volunteersofamerica-sac.org Volunteers of Americaand#8217;s mission is to reach and uplift all people by providing long-term solutions that help the most vulnerable and under-served people in our community achieve their full potential.
Al-Shifa Clinic Inc     (909)473-0600 2034 Mallory St San Bernardino, CA 92407 website: http://www.alshifafreeclinic.org Al-Shifa Clinic is in a low income neighborhood of San Bernardino. Most people do not have access to quality medical care.
Spirit Of The Eagle Foundation     (909)499-7078 197 South I St San Bernardino, CA 92410 To reach out and help challenged individuals build self-esteem and a new life as declared by Jesus Christ.
Access Inc      2612 Daniel Ave San Diego, CA 92111 website: http://www.access2jobs.org Our mission is to promote self-sufficiency and economic independence among the most vulnerable groups in the community through education, training and the development of new community resources.
Alzheimers Disease And Related Disorders Association      4950 Murphy Canyon Rd San Diego, CA 92123 website: http://www.sanalz.org The Alzheimer's Association San Diego Chapter mission is to provide essential services in our communities that improve the lives of individuals coping with Alzheimer's disease as we research to find a cure.
Assistance League Of Greater San Diego     (619)298-7050 108 University Ave San Diego, CA 92103 website: http://algsd.org ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF GREATER SAN DIEGO is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to meeting the needs of our community's children and adults through its philanthropic projects.
Disabled Businesspersons Association     (619)594-8805 c/o San Diego State Univ. - Interwork Institute San Diego, CA 92108 website: http://www.disabledbusiness.org Founded in 1985, the Disabled Businesspersons Association is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to assisting enterprising individuals with disabilities maximize their potential in the business world, and work with vocational rehabilitation, government and business to encourage the participation and enhance the performance of the disabled in the work force.
Goodwill Industries Of San Diego County     (619)225-2200 3663 Rosecrans Street San Diego, CA 92110 website: http://www.sdgoodwill.org Founded in 1930 in San Diego by a group of community leaders. San Diego's Goodwill derives 89% of its income from revenue gained through the resale of clothing and household goods donated by the San Diego community. All donations stay in San Diego to benefit San Diegans. At the current time, we have approximately 600 employees in San Diego County. San Diego's Goodwill operates more than two dozen facilities to support our purpose. We have a supported employment program for people with developmental disabilities in our facilities and individual placements in the community. San Diego's Goodwill operates 5 Community Employment Centers providing free services to anyone in the community who is seeking a job, or a better job. We operate 10 retail stores, 3 bookstores, one outlet/auction facility and several on-line stores in addition to over a dozen free standing donation centers. We have a secure document destruction  (shredding)business, a CRT (Computers and TVs) reuse/collection business. The San Diego Goodwill does not do fundraising or events, although cash donations are accepted gratefully. We are a autonomous, local not-for-profit organization governed by a local volunteer board of directors.
Muslim Women In Action     (888)940-6942 PO Box 153788 San Diego, CA 92195 Muslim Women in Action (MWIA) is the first Islamic organization organized by women in San Diego to address social issues affecting women and their families. MWIA was established in 1997 to stabilize women and families who found themselves victims of life transitions, and to educate the general public about Al Islam and Muslim women.
San Diego Film Commission Foundation      1010 2ND Ave San Diego, CA 92101 TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN THE PROCESS OF FILMMAKING. THE MEANS OF PROVIDING SUCH EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, PROVIDING STUDENT INTERNSHIPS, ORGANIZING SEMINARS AND EVENTS, AND MAINTAINING AN ARCHIVAL AND DIGITAL FILM LIBRARY.
Townspeople      4080 Centre Street San Diego, CA 92103 website: http://www.townspeople.org To provide access for low-income people, especially those living with HIV/AIDS to affordable housing and other human services.
Vista Hill Foundation      8787 Complex Dr San Diego, CA 92123 website: http://www.vistahill.org To enhance and improve the quality of life for families and individuals of all ages by providing an array of mental/behavioral health, educational and social services in a fiscally responsible manner. Vista Hill will promote excellence in social and behavioral health; helps individuals stay out of institutions (hospitals, jails) by providing innovative programs for children, teens, and adults. Our programs focus on mental illness; special education and training; chemical dependency (prevention, early intervention, remediation, rehabilitation and/or other outcomes). Vista Hill programs help children and families with the result of enhanced self-sufficiency, better family functioning and improved quality of life.We will provide leadership by leveraging our financial, managerial and technical resources in an ethical and financially prudent manner. We will be a strong advocate of excellence, innovation and accountability in social and behavioral health.
Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Usa      1100 S VALLEY CENTER AVE. SAN DIMAS, CA 91773 website: http://www.tzuchi.org Tzu Chi missions are a network of universal love. Tzu Chi works in the missions of charity, medicine, education and humanitarian with the spirit of sincerity, integrity, trust and honesty. We believe in the equality of all beings and the Buddha-nature latent in every person. Through charity, the rich can obtain blessings and joy while the poor can receive security and peace. With love, compassion, joy and selfless giving, Tzu Chi members strive to bring about the pure world of Tzu Chi through helping the needy, giving joy and eliminating suffering. We invite all people of goodwill to join us in purifying minds, pacifying the society and working towards a disaster-free world. We should respect all life equally. We are willing to provide humanitarian assistance wherever disasters occur. Tzu Chi volunteers are always grateful for the chance to live in foreign lands. Tzu Chi volunteers accept the local resources that they receive locally to do charity work for each local communities. Thus, they earn love and respect from their neighbors. says by Master Cheng Yen.Aid the poor and educate the rich. Respect, Gratitude and Love-Serving with Compassion this is what Tzu Chi way.
Aids Legal Referral Panel Of The San Francisco Bay Area     (415)701-1200 1663 Mission St San Francisco, CA 94103 website: http://www.alrp.org ALRP's mission is to help people living with HIV/AIDS maintain or improve their health by resolving their legal issues. Since 1983, ALRP's Panel of over 700 volunteer attorneys have handled more than 50,000 legal matters for people who may have otherwise had nowhere to turn. The free legal help our clients receive meets basic human needs for health care, shelter, income, autonomy, and life lived free from discrimination.
California Advocates For Nursing Home Reform      650 Harrison St San Francisco, CA 94107 website: http://www.canhr.org Since 1983, CANHR has been dedicated to fighting elder abuse and protecting the rights of California's long term care consumers. Through community education, legislation and litigation, it has been CANHR's goal to remind decision makers of what needs to be done to improve the lives of long term care consumers; that this forgotten population includes our mothers and fathers, our husbands and wives, our brothers and sisters, and that their suffering is our shame.
California Rural Legal Assistance Inc     (415)777-2752 631 Howard St Ste 300 San Francisco, CA 94105 website: http://www.crla.org Provide free legal services to the poor
Center For Creative Land Recycling     (415)398-1080 200 Pine Street San Francisco, CA 94104 website: http://www.cclr.org Recycling abandoned under-utilized properties (brownfields) requires specific knowledge and skills in order to manage contaminant issues. CCLR offers intensive, one-day seminars and special workshops for project managers and stakeholders who are involved in redeveloping brownfields. CCLR developed its training program after documenting a clear community need for technical, regulatory, and financial information on managing the environmental challenges of redevelopment projects.
Children's Council Of San Francisco      445 Church St San Francisco, CA 94114 website: http://www.childrenscouncil.org Our mission is to meet family needs for high quality child care in all San Francisco communities.
Consumer Credit Counselors Of San Francisco And The Peninsula     (800)777-7526 150 Post St San Francisco, CA 94108 website: http://www.cccssf.org To provide professional education and confidential counseling and information and assistance in all aspects of money management and the wise use of credit.
Counterpulse      1310 Mission St San Francisco, CA 94103 website: http://www.counterPULSE.org
Craigslist Foundation     (415)278-0404 657 Mission St. San Francisco, CA 94105 website: http://www.craigslistfoundation.org
Dancers Group      1360 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94103 website: http://www.dancersgroup.org Founded in 1982, Dancers? Group assists and supports the San Francisco Bay Area (SFBA) dance community by creating a nexus of resources, expertise, and knowledge. Working to advocate for dance in the SFBA and beyond, we assist in the creation and production of engaging, original dance. Dancers? Group serves artists at multiple stages in their careers, and supports dancers, choreographers, teachers, funders, dance companies, students, writers, critics, and audiences in the passionate pursuit and enjoyment of art.
Equal Rights Advocates, Inc.     (415)621-0672 1663 Mission St San Francisco, CA 94103 website: http://www.equalrights.org Equal Rights Advocates' mission is to protect and secure equal rights and economic opportunities for women and girls through impact litigation, public education and advocacy.
Hebrew Free Loan Association Of San Francisco      131 Stuart St. San Francisco, CA 94105 website: http://www.hflasf.org Provide interst-free loans to permanent residents of Northern California who are Jewish and can show proof of need.
Holy Family Day Homes Of San Francisco     (415)565-0504 299 Dolores St San Francisco, CA 94103 website: http://www.holyfamilydayhome.org HFDH provides affordable, high quality, early educational child care in a stable and nurturing environment, thereby offering the children of working families a sound foundation for lifelong development.
Kipp Foundation      135 Main Street Ste 1700 San Francisco, CA 94105 website: http://www.kipp.org The mission of the KIPP Foundation is to create a respected, influential, national network of public schools that are successful in helping students from educationally underserved communities develop the knowledge, skills, character, and habits needed to succeed in college and the competitive world beyond.
Legal Services For Children Inc     (415)863-3762 1254 Market St San Francisco, CA 94102 website: http://www.lsc-sf.org Legal Services for Children (LSC) was founded in 1975 as one of the first non-profit law firms in the country dedicated to advancing the rights of youth by providing direct legal representation and social work services. LSC's goal is to ensure that every child in the San Francisco Bay Area has an opportunity to be raised in a safe environment with equal access to a meaningful education and the services they need to become healthy and productive young adults. Through the team approach, LSC endeavors to empower clients and actively involve them in critical decisions about their lives. Our holistic services are provided to children and youth in cases that include legal guardianship, dependency, school discipline, immigration, and emancipation. Supporting our team of in-house attorneys and social workers, LSC works with a panel of pro bono attorneys who provide nearly 1,000 hours (over $200,000) per year of free legal assistance and advocacy for our clients.
Masonic Homes Of California      1111 California St 3RDFL San Francisco, CA 94108 website: http://www.freemason.org To provide quality care to California Master Masons, their wives, widows and others, as well as to children with and without Masonic affiliations, with dignity and compassion, within an atmosphere based on Masonic tenets that fulfill the physical, social, spiritual and nurturing needs of our extended community.
National Center For Lesbian Rights     (415)392-6257 870 Market St San Francisco, CA 94102 website: http://www.nclrights.org The National Center for Lesbian Rights is a national legal organizationcommitted to advancing the civil and human rights of lesbian, gay,bisexual, and transgender people and their families through litigation,public policy advocacy, and public education.
Patient Assistance Foundation     (415)923-3155 2100 Webster St #100 San Francisco, CA 94115 website: http://www.cpmc.org/chrc CHRC assists individuals to take charge of their own health and make changes that may be required to promote wellness and avoid serious health consequences. Our mission, in partnership with physicians, is to:
San Francisco Bar Association Volunteer Legal Services Program      301 Battery Street, Third Floor San Francisco, CA 94111 website: http://www.sfbar.org/vlsp VLSP's mission is to enhance income, self-sufficiency, and general quality of life for economically marginalized persons by ensuring they have access to the legal and related social services available to help them.
San Francisco Food Bank      900 Pennsylvania Ave San Francisco, CA 94107 website: http://www.sffoodbank.org The San Francisco Food Bank?s mission is to end hunger in our city. The Food Bank was incorporated as a nonprofit agency in 1987 and has since become our city's most recognizable anti-hunger organization. Led by Paul Ash, the executive director since 1989, we are currently beginning our 21st year of service to the community.As San Francisco's only food bank and the largest distributor of food to agencies serving the poor in San Francisco, we currently provide food to over 600 community programs throughout the city. The Food Bank is a member of Feeding America, a nationwide network of food banks, and cooperates on fundraising, food sourcing and food drives with both national and regional collaborations. The Food Bank is staffed by 69 employees and over 12,000 volunteers who contribute more than 68,000 hours per year.
San Francisco Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals     (415)554-3000 2500 16th St. San Francisco, CA 94103 website: http://www.sfspca.org The mission of The San Francisco SPCA is to save and protect animals, to provide care and treatment, to advocate for their welfare and to enhance the human-animal bond.
San Francisco Women's Centers      3543 18th St San Francisco, CA 94110 website: http://www.womensbuilding.org Our mission is to provide women and girls with access to tools and resources to achieve full and equal participation in society. We remain committed to this mission because, despite many social and political advances for women and girls, we know that women still face unique social, personal and political barriers as they strive to lead safe, healthy, economically secure, creative and joyous lives. Thus, we welcome all women and girls to this vibrant community center.
St Vincent De Paul Society Particular Council Of San Francisc     (415)977-1270 169 Stillman Street San Francisco, CA 94107 website: http://www.svdp-sf.org
Support For Families Of Children With Disabilities     (415)282-7494 2601 Mission St San Francisco, CA 94110 website: http://www.supportforfamilies.org Our purpose is to ensure that families of children with any kindof disability or special health care need have the knowledge andassistance they need to make informed choices that support theirchild's health, education, and development. We provide peer supportto families, and information and education to families, professionalsand the community at large.
The Compumentor Project     (415)633-9300 435 Brannan St San Francisco, CA 94107 website: http://www.techsoup.org
The Legal Aid Society- Employment La     (415)864-8848 600 Harrison St San Francisco, CA 94107 website: http://www.las-elc.org Founded in 1916 as the Legal Aid Society of San Francisco, the LAS-ELC is the oldest nonprofit legal services agency in the West. Since 1970, the organization has focused on assisting working men and women who are living at or below the poverty line. Our mission is to promote the economic stability of low-wage and disadvantaged workers and their families by addressing issues that affect their ability to achieve self-sufficiency. Using the law as a tool, the LAS-ELC helps those who are particularly vulnerable to abuse, discrimination, or exploitation on the job, but who are least likely to know, understand, or assert their rights. By protecting the legitimate employment status of wage earners, we provide families with the means to pull through adverse times, avoid the downward spiral caused by job loss, and be fully contributing members of society.
Vanguard Public Foundation      383 Rhode Island San Francisco, CA 94103 website: http://www.vanguardsf.org Vanguard Public Foundation strives to eradicate racism in all its manifestations, and promote gender equality, economic and environmental justice, community empowerment, and equal rights for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender community. Through its foundation arm, Vanguard has given approximately $30 million in grants to progressive organizations and causes in Northern California since 1972, over $20 million of that since 1991. Through its political arm, the Vanguard Alliance, Vanguard participates directly in political struggles and campaigns to help advance the cause of social justice. In recent years, Vanguard has helped to lead the new anti-war movement, the struggle to defend affirmative action and oppose Proposition 209, the mobilization to free Mumia Abu-Jamal, the campaign to end the death penalty, and the struggle to defend KPFA. And from Vanguard's early days up through the historic South African elections of 1994, Vanguard was part of the worldwide movement to bring an end to apartheid.
American Red Cross - Santa Clara Valley Chapter     (877)727-6771 2731 North First Street San Jose, CA 95134 website: http://www.siliconvalley-redcross.org
Assistance Guild Of San Jose      PO Box 20174 San Jose, CA 95160 Assistance Guild of San Jose dba ASSISTANCE LEAGUE of San Jose, a chapter of NATIONAL ASSISTANCE LEAGUE, is a nonprofit, tax exempt, charitable corporation whose volunteers administer and control philanthropic projects to meet the needs of the local community. Our volunteers are devoted to assisting Santa Clara County residents, free of charge, with varied community services. Volunteers work with local school districts and senior facilities to provide care, support, guidance and assistance.
Council On Aging Silicon Valley     (408)296-8290 2115 the Alameda San Jose, CA 95126 website: http://www.careaccess.org Our mission is to improve the lives of older and disabled county residents and to help them remain in their chosen homes and communities.
Goodwill Industries Of Santa Clara Co, Inc.      1080 N Seventh St San Jose, CA 95112 website: http://www.goodwillsv.org
Legal Aid Society Of Santa Clara County     (408)283-1535 480 N First St San Jose, CA 95103 website: http://www.legalaidsociety.org The Legal Aid Society of Santa Clara County (LAS) is a non-profit corporation founded in 1960 to provide free, civil legal services for those low-income persons unable to obtain access to the judicial system through other avenues. As Silicon Valleyand#8217;s economy has grown, the unique diversity of the area has made the needs of families in poverty more complex. Our representation ensures that our clients have equal access to the justice system and our outreach and education programs provide the community members with needed tools to advocate for themselves and to lead more independent and knowledgeable lives.
Maitri Charitable Trust      234 East Gish Road San Jose, CA 95112 website: http://www.maitri.org Maitri is a free, non-profit, organization for South Asian women in situations of domestic abuse, cultural displacement, or unresolved conflict. We are not affiliated with any cultural, social or religious organization and are a 100% community supported organization.
Our City Forest     (408)998-7337 151 W. Mission St. San Jose, CA 95110 website: http://www.ourcityforest.org The mission of Our City Forest is to create a sustainable community by involving the people of Silicon Valley in the development and protection of the urban forest.
Outreach And Escort Inc     (408)436-2865 926 Rock Avenue, Suite 10 San Jose, CA 95131 website: http://www.outreach1.org To connect individuals in the Bay Area with the services they need to maintain or improve their independence and dignity. We do this with a holistic approach, applying technology and partnerships to achieve the highest benefit for our clients and community.
Sacred Heart Community Service      1381 South First Street San Jose, CA 95110 website: http://www.sacredheartcommunityservice.org Our vision is a community united to ensure that every child and adult is free from poverty. Our mission is to change lives and impact poverty by providing essential services, offering tools for self-sufficiency, and ministering with dignity, compassion and respect. We engage the community and inspire volunteers to love, serve, and share.
Second Harvest Food Bank Of Santa Clara And San Mateo Counties     (408)266-8866 750 Curtner Ave San Jose, CA 95125 website: http://www.SHFB.org Providing food for people in need in our community.
St Vincent De Paul Society Of Santa Clara County      PO Box 5579 San Jose, CA 95150 website: http://www.svdp.org The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization of Santa Clara County, leads, supports and guides people to join together to serve persons in need and to grow spiritually, in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, and its patron, St. Vincent de Paul.Goals-To better serve those in need by supporting the development and growth of St. Vincent de Paul conferences in Santa Clara County -To support and/or enhance our service to the needy by undertaking and operating business ventures which are guided by Catholic social teaching. -To facilitate the work of Conferences, services and business operations by maintaining and developing supportive organizational structures.
Vanished Childrens Alliance Inc      991 W Hedding St San Jose, CA 95126 website: http://www.vca.org Every 40 seconds in America, a child vanishes. Children are our most valuable resource, and it is up to all of us to ensure their safety. Families enduring the tragedy of a missing child need the widest possible range of help. VCA provides holistic, compassionate, immediate, and expert professional assistance to thousands of families and children, free of charge.
Ymca Santa Clara Valley     (408)351-6400 1922 The Alameda, 3rd Floor San Jose, CA 95126 website: http://www.ymcasv.org The YMCA of Silicon Valley is committed to strengthening and enriching the development of kids, adults, families and communities. With health and wellness, youth programs, family activities and other resources for people of all ages and abilities, we help build a healthy spirit, mind, and body. Our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are at the heart of everything we do.
California Acupuncture Resources, Inc.     (510)382-1450 446 E Merle Ct San Leandro, CA 94577 CAR was founded with a vision to bring Chinese medicine to people who ordinarily would not be able to access it, or even, in many cases, ever be exposed to it at all. Consequently, we consider our work educative nearly as much as medical. Our wide experience in public health includes working in both in-patient and out-patient drug treatment, in the prison system, in public medical facilities, and in adult daycare programs. We are unique in offering acupuncture and Oriental medicine in many aspects of public health, including substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, acute and chronic pain, and homelessness.
Peoples Self-Help Housing Corp.      3533 Empleo San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 website: http://www.pshhc.org Concerned with the lack of housing opportunities available to persons with limited incomes, a small group of central Coast residents began meeting informally in the late 1960's. Learning of a federally sponsored program available to non-profit sponsors to finance the construction of owner built low-income housing, the group incorporated PSHHC in 1970 as a non-profit public purpose organization, optioned land with $2,000 in interest-free loans from a local church and submitted a successful application to Farmers Home Administration for a grant to operate a self-help housing program. Since that time over 1000 homes and more than 1200 rental units have been built.
San Luis Obispo County Aids Support Network     (805)781-3660 PO Box 12158 San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 website: http://www.asn.org The San Luis Obispo County AIDS Support Network Inc. (ASN) was founded in 1984 as a grassroots volunteer response to the AIDS pandemic. Sixteen years later, the ASN is the sole community-based provider of social services, financial support and housing for San Luis Obispo county residents affected by HIV disease.
San Luis Obispo County Child Abuse Prevention Council     (805)543-6216 PO Box 16036 San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 website: http://www.slocap.org The San Luis Obispo County Child Abuse Prevention Council is committed to preventing child abuse and neglect.
Veahavta     (805)542-9357 1190 Marsh St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 website: http://www.you-shall-love.org Our organization is named VeAhavta because the word expresses our obligation, indeed our privilege, to care for others who are in need whoever they are and wherever we may find them regardless of race, religion, creed, nationality or socio-economic status. Through VeAhavta, we seek to love our neighbors by providing needy communities with material and human resources such that the people in these communities may meet their basic needs for food, safe drinking water, clothing, adequate shelter and education; and to promote peace, understanding and mutual respect among people of different religions through education. But more than just providing the material resources that our neighbors so desperately need, we encourage others to get personally involved in the plight of the needy. Love requires that we give more than just our possessions; it requires an investment of the heart for which there are no shortages of investment opportunities in the world today.
St. Vincent De Paul Society San Mateo      50 North B Street San Mateo, CA 94401 website: http://www.svdp-sanmateoco.org Specializing in emergency assistance, we offer food, clothing, furniture, rent, shelter assistance, and other necessities to families and individuals who are marginalized in San Mateo County. We are a safety net when all other avenues are exhausted. We serve in a spirit of love and justice; we share our time, talent and treasure to help our neighbors in need. No work of charity is foreign to us. We respect the dignity of each person we assist.
Community Environmental Council, Inc.      26 W. Anapamu Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 website: http://www.cecsb.org Our Mission is to improve the quality of our air, land, water and energy resources and promote their sustainable use. Our Method is to create the public will to change by raising awareness of environmental issues and problems; researching and developing solutions; formulating and influencing public policy; and implementing programs that demonstrate solutions.
Direct Relief International      27 South La Patera Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93117 website: http://www.directrelief.org Direct Relief International works to improve the health and lives of people living in developing countries and people affected by disaster or war. We are nonsectarian and nongovernmental. We provide locally run health facilities and projects the essential material resources they need: medicines, supplies, and equipment. We receive most of these products through donations and ensure that they are provided in the most secure, most efficient manner possible.Our approach focuses on local health efforts and the people who run them. Our partner organizations typically serve rural communities in countries and areas that are poor, lack health infrastructure, and in which people confront severe health challenges. All partner organizations demonstrate the capacity, commitment, and credibility to provide quality health services in a nondiscriminatory manner. Direct Relief International also works nationally to address particular health needs in the U.S., including our home community of Santa Barbara, California.
Dyslexia Awareness And Resources Center      928 Carpinteria St Santa Barbara, CA 93103 website: http://dyslexiacenter.org The Dyslexia Awarenss and Resource Center educates, advocates, supports and raises the awareness of the community about Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Disorder and other Learning Disabilities.
International Medical Corps     (310)826-7800 1919 Santa Monica Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90404 website: http://www.imcworldwide.org/ International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and medical relief programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer United States doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care and economic systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
Legal Services National Technology Assistance Project      2118 Wilshire Blvd #292 Santa Monica, CA 90403 NTAP fights injustice to low-income people by helping nonprofit legal aid programs improve client services through effective and innovative use of technology.
Musicares Foundation Inc      3030 Olympic Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90404 website: http://www.musicares.org Established in 1989 by the Recording Academy, MusiCares provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need. MusiCares? services and resources cover a wide range of financial, medical and personal emergencies, and each case is treated with integrity and confidentiality. MusiCares also focuses the resources and attention of the music industry on human service issues that directly impact the health and welfare of the music community. Every day, MusiCares helps people we all know ? whether it?s a young guitar player who is about to undergo surgery without health insurance; a veteran pianist whose hand injury will prevent him from performing for an extended period; the family of a beloved blues artist who cannot afford to pay for his funeral; or a songwriter who has found that substance abuse is consuming his life. MusiCares can and does help.
Assistance League Of Sonoma County     (707)546-9484 5 West Sixth St Santa Rosa, CA 95401 ASSISTANCE LEAGUE of Sonoma County is a nonprofit organization composed of trained volunteers who identify community needs and respond to them with financial and hands-on support.
Canine Companions For Independence      PO Box 446 Santa Rosa, CA 95402 website: http://www.cci.org Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) is a nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships. CCI serves people all over the US with training centers in Northern and Southern California, Ohio, New York, and Florida, as well as dozens of volunteer groups and satellite offices. Visit our website at www.cci.org or call toll-free 1-800-572-2275 to reach the CCI training center in your region.
Redwood Empire Food Bank      3320 Industrial Dr Santa Rosa, CA 95403 website: http://www.refb.org The mission of the Redwood Empire Food Bank is to end hunger in our community. Food insecurity and hunger touches more than 94,000 (nearly one-fifth) Sonoma County residents including an estimated 25,000 children and over 11,000 seniors. The high cost of living (27% above the national average) is a major factor leading to food insecurity. Too many working families at the low end of the wage scale are forced to make tough choices between shelter, health care and adequate food. Disabled individuals living on SSI are chronically in need of food, many seniors require emergency food assistance even with the benefits of Social Security, and there are alarmingly high rates of iron deficiency anemia in very young children in low income neighborhoods of Sonoma County. With the cost of housing, transportation, medical coverage, and utilities continuing to rise much faster than wage rates, food insecurity and hunger are also increasing for low-income people in our area. Of the 50,000 people the REFB provides food for each month: 37 percent of food recipients are children; 12 percent are seniors 48 percent of recipient households include children 39 percent of all households receiving food assistance are working families Over 20 percent of people served experience housing insecurity
Cat Assistance Referral And Education     (818)779-0865 PO Box 56631 Sherman Oaks, CA 91401 website: http://www.care4pets.org --To demonstrate that responsibly managed animal sanctuaries provide a compassionate, humane alternative to the mass euthanasia of unwanted pets. --To shelter and provide the cats and dogs who have come under our stewardship with a great quality of life in cage-free, spacious quarters, with good food, veterinary care, love and gentle handling regardless of age, health or adoptability;
Grief Recovery Institute Education Foundation, Inc.      PO 6061-382 Sherman Oaks, CA 91413 website: http://www.grief.net To help the largest amount of grieving people in the shortest amount of time.
The Elysium Compact      17391 Modjeska Canyon Road Silverado, CA 92676 website: http://www.ElysiumCompact.org Our mission is to provide educational services to students worldwide. We strive to make a difference in the United States by increasing the number of high school graduates and increasing the number of students enrolled in higher education. Our goal is to improve literacy and educational attainment worldwide.
Free Clinic Of Simi Valley      2060 Tapo St Simi Valley, CA 93063 website: http://www.freeclinicsv.com The mission of the Free Clinic of Simi Valley is to provide medical care, counseling, legal and dental services to individuals and families regardless of their ability to pay.
Retired Boxers Foundation Incorporated     (805)583-5890 3359 Bryan Ave Simi Valley, CA 93063 website: http://www.retiredboxers.org The mission of the Retired Boxers Foundation, founded by Alex The Bronx Bomber Ramos in 1995 and incorporated in 2000, is to assist professional boxers in the transition from their glorious days in the ring to a dignified retirement. Professional boxing is the only sport that does not provide insurance or retirement benefits for the athletes and as a consequence, some end their careers without resources to retire. The RBF provides free referrals for medical and rehabilitation services, as well as housing, job training, and financial assistance.
Friends In Sonoma Helping      PO Box 507 Sonoma, CA 95476 website: http://www.friendsinsonomahelping.org Food, Clothing, rental assistance, ride finders, utilities help, Christmas Basket project, and more. Distributor of funds from the San Francisco Chronicle's Season of Sharing. Project HOPE for home bound, and more.
Interfaith Community Social Services     (209)532-0905 PO Box 5070 Sonora, CA 95370 ICSS was founded in Jan. 1988 after it was noted that 3 local churches were dispensing food and clothing independent of each other. The 3 churches were joined with 14 other churches to form ICSS and to do a more efficient job and also to expand our services. ICSS is has approximately 200 volunteers to perform the daily operations and the Director is the only paid employee. She orders whatever is needed and supervises the daily operation of the facility.
Tahoe Art League     (775)588-4278 PO Box 695 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96156 website: http://tahoeartleague.org The Tahoe Art League was founded in 1965 on the south shore of Lake Tahoe with a commitment to provide free art education for the public, scholarships for aspiring art students and assistance for the art departments of our schools and community college.
Stanford Jazz Workshop      PO Box 20454 Stanford, CA 94309 website: http://www.stanfordjazz.org SJW's mission is to create an environment that is conducive to learning, experiencing, and appreciating jazz - a community created by bringing the best performers and teachers of jazz together with listeners and students of all abilities and backgrounds. A key to our success has been to bring world-renowned professional musicians to the Bay Area for one to three weeks each summer, enabling them to develop relationships with locally based students, audiences, and fellow artists.
The Rock Church Of The Nazarene     (209)463-4787 PO Box 6980 Stockton, CA 95206 website: http://www.therocknaz.com Hope House, founded in 2001, grew out of the need to see lives of people in need to receive the assistance to rise above their current living conditions. There are many homeless, ex-gang members, ex-drug addicts and many more who are in need of assistance with clothing, food, transitional housing, counseling, computer training, job training and placement plus much more. Our goal is to assist those who have been overlooked by society to provide an avenue of productivity in their lives. Giving them the ability to take care of themselves, their families, and contribute to society.
Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation     (877)957-7575 10045 Riverside Drive Toluca Lake, CA 91602 website: http://www.wrinstitute.org 1) The Will Rogers Institute There are over 25 million people in the United States who are known to suffer from a lung disorder. The Will Rogers Institute is dedicated to the support of lung research and developing new treatments and cures for pulmonary diseases and disorders. Programs and Services: Pulmonary Research Laboratories and Fellowships The Institute supports four research laboratories: University of California, Los Angeles; New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center; University of Southern California; and Burke Rehabilitation Hospital. The Institute also sponsors numerous research fellowships in pulmonary medicine at universities and rehabilitation facilities across the country. Public Education Campaign The national health education campaign reaches millions annually through celebrity-presented television, radio, print and theatrical public service announcements. Thousands of free health booklets to schools, libraries and individuals are distributed each year in response to information requests from the public. 2) The Motion Picture Pioneers Assistance Fund The MPPAF provides assistance to eligible members of the theatrical (exhibition, distribution and production) community who are encountering an illness, injury or life-changing event. Programs and Services: Assistance Programs include Medical Rehabilitation, Equipment Aid Program, Vocational/Educational Rehabilitation Program, Emergency Grant Program, Pioneer Quality of Life Program, Funeral and Burial Grant, and Information and Referrals Program.
Planned Lifetime Assistance Network Of California     (888)574-1258 17602 Seventeenth St #102-240 Tustin, CA 92780 website: http://www.proxyparentfoundation.org Established by families, Proxy Parent Foundation, a dba of PLAN of California answers the question, Who will care when the family is no longer there? Proxy Parent Foundation supplements the public benefits system by providing services and care that would be otherwise unavailable to its disabled beneficiaries.
Std World Of Resources Network     (909)224-0307 1042 N Mountain Ave Upland, CA 91786 website: http://www.sworn.org The STD World of Resources Network (SWORN) is a newly established non-profit organization (9-13-02) dedicated to shattering the myths associated with Sexually Transmitted Diseases. SWORN is working to provide emotional and social support to those living with untreatable STDs (Herpes, HPV, HEP C, HIV), while also serving to increase awareness among the public, health professionals and policy makers to bring about social acceptance and break the silence once and for all.
Pro-Youth     (559)624-5810 PO Box 387 Visalia, CA 93279 website: http://www.proyouthheart.org HEART is committed to helping children succeed academically, socially, and emotionally by providing a safe and supportive atmosphere where community diversity is valued.
Trinity County Food Assistance Program      PO Box 1123 Weaverville, CA 96093
Kindness Of Strangers     (323)650-0354 1016 N Laurel Ave West Hollywood, CA 90046 website: http://www.kindnessofstrangers.com The Kindness of Strangers is a nonprofit corporation created to offer free and low cost professional website design and consultation to other 501c3 organizations in the United States. We design unique websites tailored to their audience, corporate brand and mission with the guarantee of final approval. We assist with advice on content, marketing, and the understanding of how the Internet can cost effectively enhance each organization's mission. Our services not only save organizations $1,000 to $10,000. A well-designed site increases respect and validation from the 163 million Americans on the Internet. It sprouts alliances with other websites and organizations spreading awareness and bringing forth valuable members and donors to each nonprofit cause. Out of the 784,000 nonprofit organizations in the United States, 80% have annual operating budgets of $25,000 or less making professional website design impossible. Those affording often rely on unprofessional efforts because they do not understand the importance, or feel comfortable in their knowledge to know how to begin. Though the technology of the Internet our organization located in the heart of Los Angeles reaches locally and across the country obtaining professional designers, volunteers and students to assist with the sites our staff designs and consults on. Our goal is to create as many nonprofit websites as possible and to be a resource of information to all, giving nonprofit organizations the confidence, access to affordable means with an accurate understanding of how this phenomenal and necessary medium generates awareness of their existence and purpose to all.
Ecology Action Of The Mid Peninsula      5798 Ridgewood Rd Willits, CA 95490 website: http://www.growbiointensive.org www.bountifulgardens.org Empowerment of people globablly to address food/water/energy concerns locally by utilizing time-tested methods for sustainably growing the most food in the smallest areas with simple manual tools. The foundational focus is on soil fertility through increasing soil organic matter and regrowing seriously depleted topsoil.
Help Hospitalized Veterans      36585 Penfield Land Winchester, CA 92596 website: http://www.hhv.org/index.asp To be a valuable voluntary service organization for America's Veterans and military community by providing compassionate and comprehesive therapeutic intervention through creative arts activity by facilitating HHV's arts and crafts kit programs.
Project Enlighten Inc     (530)515-9504 1299 C S Main St #168 Yreka, CA 96097 website: http://www.projectenlighten.org Establishing opportunities for children to succeed in Cambodia and in the world...The organization's mandate is to create funding for a variety of education and skills training programs. This includes supporting University Scholarships, Vocational Training Projects, and Micro-Finance loans in rural villages. In addition, we hope our Non-Profit will fill in the gaps for all the existing programs that are out there. We support: The facilitation of volunteerism and charitable giving to other non profit organizations in order to provide humanitarian assistance worldwide in areas of education, public health, public safety, economical assistance, environmental health, cultural, religious and social needs. We will provide non-discriminatory assistance in such a way that shall not be geographically binding and shall provide charitable giving that encompasses all unmet human needs.