The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Oakland

MISSION:

IMPROVE WELFARE AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF MEMBERS. ORGANIZE WORKERS FOR ECONOMIC, MORAL AND SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT.

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The goal of this organization is to train people to become effective leaders at the national or local level.

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THE OAKLAND LGBTQ COMMUNITY CENTER IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING AND SUSTAINING THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, AND QUEER (LGBTQ) INDIVIDUALS, OUR FAMILIES AND ALLIES, BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND HEALTH RELATED ACTIVITIES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.

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TO PROVIDE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TO UNDERPRIVILEGED OAKLAND STUDENTS AND TO SUPPORT CANCER AND OTHER RESEARCH AT UCSF.

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PROVISION OF OUTPATIENT BEHAVIOURAL HEALTH CARE FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED RESIDENTS OF EAST OAKLAND AND OTHER AREAS OF ALAMEDA COUNTY CALIFORNIA

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HEALTH CARE FOR ALL IS THE HEART OF THE OAKLAND-BASED GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION STREET LEVEL HEALTH PROJECT STREET LEVEL. INCORPORATED IN 2001, STREET LEVEL IS A CRITICAL ENTRY POINT INTO THE HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL SERVICE SYSTEM FOR THOSE MOST OFTEN OVERLOOKED.

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TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF UNDERREPRESENTED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS THROUGH MENTORSHIP, CAREER EXPOSURE AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.

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UNITED ROOTS ENGAGES AND EMPOWERS MARGINALIZED YOUTH IN SOCIALLY INNOVATIVE WAYS, THROUGH ARTS AND MEDIA TRAINING, CAREER AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND WELLNESS SERVICES.

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OAKLAND KIDS FIRST IS A COMMUNITY-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO INCREASE YOUTH VOICE, LEADERSHIP AND POWER TO CREATE ENGAGING AND EQUITABLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS WHERE ALL STUDENTS LEARN AND LEAD. OKF PROGRAMS AMPLIFY YOUTH VOICE AND BUILD POWER FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS OF COLOR IN OAKLAND, CA.

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JUSTICE FUNDERS FACILITATES TRAINING, CONSULTING, AND INFORMATIONAL PROGRAMMING.

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The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

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TO UPHOLD AND DEVELOP THE RELIGIOUS SPIRIT AMONG ITS MEMBERS AND TO SPREAD THAT SPIRIT THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY.

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TO MINIMIZE THE NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSOCIATED WITH THE APPAREL INDUSTRY.

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CMCP'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE DIVERSITY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION BY PROVIDING ATTORNEYS OF COLOR WITH ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY FOR BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

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BAYKEEPER USES SCIENCE, ADVOCACY, AND LAW TO DEFEND THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY FROM THE BIGGEST THREATS AND HOLD POLLUTERS ACCOUNTABLE TO CREATE HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES AND HELP WILDLIFE THRIVE.

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FAMILY BUILDERS EDUCATES THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, ADVOCATES ON THEIR BEHALF, AND PLACES CHILDREN WITH FAMILIES THROUGH ADOPTION AND OTHER FORMS OF PERMANENCE

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MOWAC'S MISSION IS TO ASSIST FRAIL, HOMEBOUND SENIORS TO MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE BY FUNDRAISING AND PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND STRATEGIC ASSISTANCE TO MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAMS IN ALAMEDA COUNTY THAT DELIVER NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND PERFORM WELLNESS CHECKS.

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BE'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE AS THEY IMAGINE AND CREATE THEIR OWN LIFE BEYOND FOSTER CARE. WE ENVISION A MORE EQUITABLE WORKD WHERE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE WITH EXPERIENCE IN FOSTER CARE THRIVE AS ADULTS. BE SERVES MORE THAN 500 ALAMEDA COUNTY YOUTH AGES 14-24 EACH YEAR. WITHOUT ASSISTANCE, AS THEY TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD, THESE YOUNG PEOPLE FACE EXTREMELY HIGH RATES OF POVERTY, UNEMPLOYMENT, HOMELESSNESS, AND INCARCERATION.

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CREA INSPIRES NICARAGUANS TO EMPOWER THEMSELVES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES.

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TO PROVIDE EXCELLENT EDUCATION, GROUNDED IN THE SCHOLARSHIP, COMPASSION AND RESILIENCE.