The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Oakland

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DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH SMALL BUSINESS LENDING AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

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THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH CARE SAFETY NET INSTITUTE (SNI) IS THE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PARTNER OF THE CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS (CAPH). WE DESIGN AND DIRECT PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE INNOVATIVE PRACTICES AMONG CALIFORNIA'S PUBLIC HOSPITALS AND PUBLIC CLINICS.

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TO HELP LOW-INCOME STUDENTS ACCESS HIGH QUALITY COLLEGE PREPARATORY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE PUBLIC INTEREST LAW PROJECT IS (1) TO RENDER LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW INCOME PERSONS WHO MAY BE IN NEED THEREOF AND ARE FINANCIALLY UNABLE TO PAY FOR THE SAME; AND (2) TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING, RESEARCH, AND LITIGATION SUPPORT TO PUBLIC INTEREST LEGAL ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC BENEFITS, HEALTH, EDUCATION, WELFARE, AND CIVIL, CONSUMER AND ECONOMIC RIGHTS.

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TO OPERATE A MANDARIN IMMERSION PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

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THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION (NCSE) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT HELPS ENSURE STUDENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY RECEIVE AN ACCURATE AND EFFECTIVE EVOLUTION AND CLIMATE SCIENCE EDUCATION. WE DO THIS BY SUPPORTING TEACHERS WITH RESOURCES AND BEST TEACHING PRACTICES; BY MONITORING AND MOBILIZING AGAINST EFFORTS TO UNDERMINE SCIENCE EDUCATION, WHETHER AT THE STATEHOUSE OR IN THE CLASSROOM; AND BY ENGAGING IN RESEARCH TO UNDERSTAND, MAINTAIN, AND IMPROVE SCIENCE EDUCATION. NCSE'S SUPPORTERS ARE SCIENTISTS, TEACHERS, AND CITIZENS WITH DIVERSE POLITICAL AFFILIATIONS.

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INSPIRED BY THE LIFE OF FRANCIS OF ASSISI, CANTICLE FARM PROVIDES A PLATFORM FOR THE GREAT TURNING, ONE HEART, ONE HOME, AND ONE BLOCK AT A TIME. THE GREAT TURNING - THE PLANETARY SHIFT FROM AN INDUSTRIAL-GROWTH SOCIETY TO A LIFE-SUSTAINING SOCIETY - IS SERVED BY CANTICLE FARM THROUGH LOCAL WORK THAT FOSTERS FORGIVENESS IN THE HUMAN COMMUNITY AND COMPASSION FOR ALL BEINGS. CANTICLE FARM FOCUSES PRIMARILY ON THE POOR AND MARGINALIZED - PEOPLE WHO BEAR THE BURDEN OF SOCIAL AND PLANETARY DEGRADATION. CANTICLE FARM MANIFESTS THIS COMMITMENT BY ENGAGING IN SPIRITUAL PRACTICES, INTEGRAL NONVIOLENCE, THE WORK THAT RECONNECTS, THE GIFT ECONOMY, RESTORATIVE JUSTICE, URBAN PERMACULTURE, ANTI-OPPRESSION WORK, REPARATIONS AND OTHER DISCIPLINES NECESSARY FOR REGENERATING COMMUNITY IN THE 21ST CENTURY.

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TO EMPOWER STUDENTS WITH THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION AND BECOME LEADERS.

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PSE HEALTHY ENERGY PROVIDES SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION TO HELP IDENTIFY REASONABLE, HEALTHY, AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY OPTIONS.

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CRITICAL RESISTANCE SEEKS TO BUILD AN INTERNATIONAL MOVEMENT TO END THE PRISON INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX BY CHALLENGING THE BELIEF THAT CAGING AND CONTROLLING PEOPLE MAKES US SAFE.

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OAKLAND SYMPHONY, YOUTH ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS BRING TOGETHER ORCHESTRAL MUSIC, CHORAL MUSIC, AND YOUTH EDUCATION TO STRENGTHEN THE OAKLAND/EAST BAY COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING QUALITY LIVE PERFORMANCES, MUSIC EDUCATION FOR LIFETIME ENRICHMENT OF (CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 LINE 1)

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The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

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TO CREATE AND SUSTAIN HIGH-QUALITY COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS WHICH ARE STABLE, SECURE, AND LASTING FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

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TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF CARPENTER MEMBERS OF LOCAL UNIONS IN THE 46 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COUNTIES.

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THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM (NICJR) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, CONSULTING, RESEARCH, AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE FIELDS OF JUVENILE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION. NICJR PROVIDES CONSULTATION, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO AN ARRAYOF ORGANIZATIONS; INCLUDING GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATIONS.

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THE MISSION OF BLUESKIES IS TO PRAC- TICE AND TEACH AN OPTIMAL APPROACH TO EDUCATION AND CARE OF YOUNG CHILDREN BASED ON THE INTERRELATED DISCIPLINES OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT. SUCH AN APPROACH SUSTAINS AND SUPPORTS TODAYS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND PROVIDES A MODEL [CONTINUED]

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ROOT & REBOUND'S MISSION IS TO RESTORE POWER AND RESOURCES TO THE FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES MOST HARMED BY MASS INCARCERATION THROUGH LEGAL ADVOCACY, PUBLIC EDUCATION, POLICY REFORM AND LITIGATION MODEL ROOTED IN THE NEEDS AND EXPERTISE OF PEOPLE WHO ARE DIRECTLY IMPACTED

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THE MISSION OF VISIT OAKLAND IS TO INCREASE TOURISM'S ECONOMIC IMPACT ON OAKLAND THROUGH DESTINATION AND BRAND MANAGEMENT.

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FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES' MISSION IS TO NURTURE CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND CAREGIVERS TO KEEP FAMILIES HEALTHY AND INTACT.