Solar Cookers International (SCI) aims to raise the awareness and skills for solar cooking. The organization was founded in 1987. Since its foundation, SCI has enabled over 30,000 families in Africa to be able to cook using energy from the sun. This in turn freed the women and children from the burdensome task of gathering… Continue Reading
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Category Archives: California
Shanti
Shanti was founded in 1974 by Dr. Charles Garfield. The organization has been a leader of a national movement with the aim of enhancing the quality of life for persons living with life-threatening and chronic illnesses. Shanti works on a volunteer-based emotional and practical support. The meaning of Shanti in Sanskrit is inner peace or… Continue Reading
Shoes that Fit
Shoes that Fit believes that every child deserves to have shoes that fit. The goal of the organization is to put shoes on the children’s feet and a smile on their faces. Shoes that Fit has conducted a study which showed that having fit shoes can enhance the confidence of school children which could help… Continue Reading
Quiet Hour Ministries
The mission of Quiet Hour Ministries is to partner with God in leading the people to share with His saving grace. The organization aims to have a Christ-centered ministry of servant leaders who have a culture of stewardship which is able to create confidence and engage the supporters. Quiet Hour Ministries aims to become a… Continue Reading
Earthjustice
Earthjustice is a nonprofit and public interest law firm. The tag line of Earthjustice is “Because the world needs a good lawyer.” The organization is dedicated to aid in the protection of magnificent places, natural resources, and wildlife of this earth and the right of all people to a healthy environment. Earthjustice was established in… Continue Reading
Love a Child Missions Homeless Recovery Shelter
Love a Child Missions was established in 1984 by Jerome Knott who was concern for the fatherless and disadvantaged children of the community. The Strategy of Love a Child Missions focuses on healing the whole person and addressing all the concerns of human life. The organization is in partnership with the community to build hope… Continue Reading
Humane Society of Ventura County
Organized in 1932, Humane Society of Ventura County is formed by a group of dedicated animal lovers. A benefactor named Sara Bayless donated over 4.4 acres of property to house the new Shelter of Humane Society. Every year, Humane Society receives over 400 reports of abuse and neglect of animals. The organization believes that education… Continue Reading
San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo is a zoo located in San Diego, California where people can take a walk for a vacation. Families can plan their trips to San Diego Zoo by going to the organization’s website. Aside from being merely a place to visit, San Diego Zoo also has its advocacy. The organization seeks the conservation… Continue Reading
American River Conservancy (ARC)
The goal of American River Conservancy (ARC) is to preserve the rivers and land for life. It is a non-profit community organization located at the foothills of Sierra Nevada. The organization works for the preservation of natural areas and cultural resources in order to build a proactive and sustainable development between the nature and human… Continue Reading
Variety the Children’s Charity
Variety’s aim is to provide life-enriching services for the betterment of children’s futures in Northern California. Since 1947, the organization was able to create programs to support the disadvantaged children. As a non-profit organization acknowledged by law, donations to Variety are all tax deductible. There are several ways to help Variety: monthly giving; planned giving;… Continue Reading
Orange County United Way
The mission of United Way is to improve the lives of people by mobilizing the caring power of Orange County. There are 90 partner agencies of United Way. There are over 100 funded programs. The focuses of United Way are education, income and health. The organization invests with children, families, and individuals by mobilizing the… Continue Reading
Petco Foundation
The mission of Petco is to ensure that the companion animals are taken care of. Every year on the months of March and April, companion animals are given as gifts. Because of this phenomenon, these months have been labelled as “kitten season.” Petco is mostly funded by fundraisers and donations from generous individuals. The organization… Continue Reading
Six Rivers Planned Parenthood
Six Rivers Planned Parenthood envisions a world of wanted children and healthy communities. The organization aims to create a society and general overview where people have the knowledge, freedom, mutual respect and access in order to make responsible decisions about sexual lives and relationships. The mission of the organization is to ensure that there is… Continue Reading
Acterra
Acterra is an online environmental organization. Its mission is to bring people together in the creation of local solutions for a healthier planet. Acterra is a non-profit institution based in Silicon Valley. The organization provides people with tangible, hands-on activities to teach them how they can improve the environment. The programs of Acterra are solution-oriented…. Continue Reading
Children of the Nights
Established in 1979, Children of the Nights is a privately funded non-profit organization. It is dedicated to rescuing America’s children from the ravages of prostitution. The Children of the Night home opens its door to child prostitutes in the United States. The hotline of the organization is also open 24 hours a day to help… Continue Reading
A Place Called Home
A Place Called Home (APCH) is a secured home in South Central Los Angeles where the needy youth are served to get empowered. They are taught to take ownership of the quality and direction of their lives. APCH offers programs in education, arts and well-being. The programs of APCH inspire the youth to make a… Continue Reading
All Stars for Kids
All Stars for Kids aims to creating a safe, healthy and rigorous learning environment for children who are disadvantaged. The organization seeks to provide 360 degrees support and service to its beneficiaries. The three tenets advocated by All Stars for Kids are rigorous academics, health and fitness, and life skills. The projects conducted by the… Continue Reading
10,000 Degrees
Formerly called the Marin Education Fund, 10,000 Degrees is an organization which believes that everyone should be given the opportunity to attend college. The group advocates equal education opportunity and support the students for them to be successful in their own ways. 10,000 Degrees aims that every student in Marin, regardless of ethnicity, race or… Continue Reading
SurfAid
SurfAid is an organization which works with communities and government to provide education programs and health promotion to reduce the risk of natural disasters. SurfAid aims at empowering the communities for them to be sustainable. SurfAid has accountability, transparency and partnership as its core values. Among the programs conducted by the organization are the following:… Continue Reading
Volunteers for Inter-American Development Assistance (VIDA)
Volunteers for Inter-American Development Assistance (VIDA) serves the underprivileged communities in Latin America. The organization has been rendering services since 1991. VIDA provides medicines, medical supplies and equipments to the hospitals, clinics and individuals in Francisco Bay Area. The organization has been able to give care for over 4 million people in under-served communities. The… Continue Reading
Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE)
Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) is an international organization aiming to prevent drug abuse, especially among the youth. The organization was founded in 1983 in Los Angeles. It has been proven to be successful in helping the school and children beneficiaries. The program of DARE is currently being implemented in over 75 percent of the… Continue Reading
Hospice of San Joaquin
The Mission of Hospice of San Joaquin is a non-profit organization. The organization was established in 1980. It aims to give a comprehensive medical care, support and counselling to the terminally ill patients. Hospice of San Joaquin also helps families even if they do not have the financial capacity to pay. The organization also provides… Continue Reading
Agape Villages
Agape Villages is committed to helping children heal and providing them with a safe environment. The ministry of Agape Villages began in 1958. It was formerly known as Sierra Children’s Home. The mission of Agape Villages is “to create a community to heal the hearts of children and build families that surround them.” The beginning… Continue Reading
Stanford Home for Children
Stanford Home for Children’s mission is to provide young people with the opportunity to have a healthy, productive and self-sufficient life. Stanford Home offers a family-centered practice with its programs to ensure that the basic unit of the society is strong. The organization is a non-profit charitable organization registered under Section 501 (c)(3) of the… Continue Reading
Soldiers’ Angels
Soldiers’ Angels is a non-profit organization registered under 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The purpose of this volunteer-led charity is to provide aid and comfort to the members of the United States Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and their families. Soldiers’ Angels was founded in 2003 by the mother of two… Continue Reading
Vista Center
Vista Center has been providing its services to the local community in Palo Alto Society for the Blind since 1936. The organization empowers individuals who are visually impaired and blind to appreciate life and embrace it to the fullest. Vista Center is the primary resource for individuals who experience vision loss in the areas of… Continue Reading
joyful noise Xpress (JNX)
joyful noise Xpress (JNX) is a non-denominational and cross-cultural missions organization which is based in the United States. JNX is serving churches from all over the world. The programs of JNX are mostly run by volunteers funded by donations from generous donors. JNX believes that music and worship training is a tool to bridge the… Continue Reading
Women’s Crisis Support (WCS)
Women’s Crisis Support (WCS) envisions a community that is free from domestic violence and sexual assault. The mission of the organization is to end violence by providing intervention and prevention services. WCS was founded in 1977. Through the years, it has evolved from catering to rape victims to helping women in crisis in general. Each… Continue Reading
Project Open Hand
Since 1985, Project Open Hand has been providing services to people who have serious illnesses in Alameda County and San Francisco. Project Open Hand generally calls the projects as “meals with love.” The advocacy of Project Open Hand has made the organization a model for over 100 organizations all over the world. The foundation provides… Continue Reading
Gay Straight Alliance Network (GSA)
Gay Straight Alliance Network (GSA) is an organization focused on youth leadership. It connects school-based GSAs for peer support, community resources, training and leadership development. GSA aims to create safe environments for students to support each other and learn about homophobia, transphobia and other oppressions. GSA was founded by Carolyn Laub in 1998 to ensure… Continue Reading
Ojai Education Foundation
The Ojai Foundation is a community-based, non-profit organization that advocates the promotion of excellent public education by providing community support and giving resources to the schools. The foundation was established in 1993. Since then, it has been working to “create a vibrant, rich, inspiring educational experience for the children of Ojai.” The board members of… Continue Reading
Under the Bridges and On the Streets
Under the Bridges and On the Streets is a non-profit and service-oriented organization. It was established in 1993. The organization is founded to serve the homeless who live on the streets and do not have a permanent place to stay in. The main services of the organization are giving food and clothing to the beneficiaries…. Continue Reading
Community Assisting Recovery (CARe)
Community Assisting Recovery (CARe) aims to provide free comprehensive information about disaster recovery including claim process and rebuilding homes. The charity was created in response to the 1994 Northridge earthquake. The advocacy of CARe is very helpful for the victims who have the tendency to feel helpless after the happening of such an unfortunate event…. Continue Reading
The Law Enforcement Cancer Support Foundation (LECSF)
The Law Enforcement Cancer Support Foundation (LECSF) is an organization that provides free emotional support system for all members of the law enforcement community during a cancer experience. LECSF is a non-profit organization driven by volunteers and supported by private donations. The charity brings together the cancer victims and survivors from the law enforcement community… Continue Reading
Children Affected by AIDS Foundation (CAAF)
Established in 1993, Children Affected by AIDS Foundation (CAAF) is an organization created to provide educational, social, recreation and critical support programs for the children affected by HIV and AIDS. The mission of the charity is to create a positive impact to the lives of its children beneficiaries. CAAF helps meet the special needs of… Continue Reading
Family Care Foundation (FCF)
Family Care Foundation (FCF) provides humanitarian services in developing nations, makes grants and provides training for grassroots organizations in the developing world, participating in a wide variety of community based initiatives. FCF initiated its global relief and development network in 1997. The mission of the foundation is to enhance to quality of life of all… Continue Reading
Voice of Refugees (VOR)
Voice of Refugees (VOR) is a Christian non-profit organization that helps the refugees in need. VOR was incorporated in the State of California on March 18, 2009. The projects of VOR include English educations, finding jobs, finding a home, filling out forms, translation of documents and referring them to health care providers. Because VOR is… Continue Reading
Food Bank for Monterey County
The Food Bank for Monterey County provides sustenance to those in need throughout Monterey County, California. They are a highly regarded, efficient non-profit organization that serves a large customer base with a limited staff. Known as the “Salad Bowl of the World,” Monterey County is among the most prolific agricultural production regions in the world. … Continue Reading
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
Planned Parenthood provides information, as well as several invaluable services to women and men who need expert assistance. It provides education on pregnancy and birth control; it further provides education on sexually diseases STD’s, and how to avoid the exposure to such. It also offers support on issues such as general health care, women’s health,… Continue Reading
Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is a non profit organization, as established by Suzanne and Bob Wright, both grandparents of a child with Autism. The organization is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, cure and treatments for Autism. It offers numerous grants and programs, one which includes the Baker Summer Camp Program, funds go towards scholarships… Continue Reading
International Medical Corps
Founded in 1984, the International Medical Corps is an international, nonprofit, humanitarian organization dedicated to relieving suffering and saving lives through healthcare training, relief, and development programs. It offers training and healthcare to local populations, as well as medical assistance to the lacking, it is able to mobilize and respond to any emergency situation. Humanitarian… Continue Reading
The Kidney Trust
The Kidney TRUST, as established in 2006 by DaVita Inc., is one of the leading advocates of kidney care in the U.S. As a non-profit organization, it seeks to reduce the progression of CKD, or chronic kidney disease, through free, rapid screening in a non-medical setting. The Free Rapid Screening for CKD was designed to… Continue Reading
Harbor House
Harbor House is a non profit Christian organization that helps low income communities; it helps individuals reach their potential. Founded by Olive Freeman, meetings were initially held in her vehicle, she helped families by handing out resources, and by offering free tutoring. It offers programs in spiritual and educational development. Youth programs include activities such… Continue Reading
Bull Terrier Rescue
Bull Terrier Rescue, Inc. is a not for profit organization that saves Bull Terriers. It is based in San Francisco, and serves Northern California, as well as parts of Central California. Bull Terrier Rescue, Inc. helps rescued dogs through numerous programs. It runs an Adoption and Foster Home program to place dogs they have saved…. Continue Reading
Aphasia Center
Founded by Jefferson Award recipient Dr. Roberta Elman in 1996, The Aphasia Center aims to provide speech therapy services to people affected by aphasia (a loss or reduction in speech usually brought on by a stroke). Located in Oakland, California, it employs highly skilled speech pathologists who specialize in the treatment of aphasia. It was… Continue Reading
American Institute of Ethics
Established in 2006, the American Institute of Ethics strives to rebuild ethics through training programs that help people arrive at an understanding of ethical behavior; this is achieved through discussions, dialogues and debates. The organization administers Values and Ethics programs to help increase employee morale, courses include Rebuilding Ethics, classes cover concepts that help employees… Continue Reading
Achieve Kids
Achieve Kids caters to emotional and developmental disabled students; ages 5 to 22. It is an organization that brings together communities, professionals, parents and volunteers; it provides essential services to students registered in its program. It helps students find their way through Special Education, Mental Health Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Behavioral Therapy and Vocational… Continue Reading
The Breast Cancer Fund
The Breast Cancer Fund is a non profit organization that works in identifying the links between breast cancer and the chemicals that women are constantly exposed to. It attempts to make sense of scientific data, so as to inform the general public. Awareness programs include campaigns, advocacy, and public education. Advocacy involves demanding organizations to… Continue Reading
US Doctors for Africa
US Doctors for Africa (USDFA) permits the people of Africa to access medical and preventive healthcare in places where it would have been otherwise unavailable. The organization is committed to mobilizing medical manpower so as to reach millions of people who suffer from diseases. It is driven by the vision of an Africa that is… Continue Reading
The Glaucoma Research Foundation
The Glaucoma Research Foundation invests in new ways to fight glaucoma. It educates the general public and aims to prevent the vision loss that results from glaucoma. It allows access to all relevant information; it provides people with tests, it educates people on risk factors and eye anatomy. It also provides information on the common… Continue Reading