The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Oakland

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THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE AND MISSION OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO ASSIST VULNERABLE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, HOME OWNERSHIP AND FULL EMPLOYMENT RESPECTIVELY.THE MISSION OF OAKLAND & THE WORLD ENTERPRISES (OAW), A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, IS TO LAUNCH FOR-PROFIT BUSINESSES FOR OWNERSHIP BY FORMALLY INCARCERATED PEOPLE AND OTHER PEOPLE FACING EXTREME BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC SURVIVAL. HAVING LAUNCHED OUR FIRST BUSINESS, WEST OAKLAND FARMS, ON OUR PROPERTY AT SEVENTH AND CAMPBELL STREETS IN WEST OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA, WE ARE CURRENTLY POSITIONED TO DEVELOP A COMPLEX THERE FOR OUR OTHER BUSINESSES AND APPROXIMATELY 80, 100% AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS. IN ADDITION TO THOSE BUSINESSES THAT WILL USE THE COMMERCIAL SPACE IN THE COMPLEX, WE WILL LAUNCH OTHER, SERVICE BUSINESSES FOR THE HOUSING COMPLEX, INCLUDING MAINTENANCE, SECURITY AND SHUTTLE SERVICES. WHILE IT IS OUR GOAL TO LAUNCH A THOUSAND BUSINESSES, WE BELIEVE WE ARE CREATING A MODEL FOR OAKLAND AND, IN

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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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PEERS IS A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH EXPERIENCES. OUR MISSIONIS TO PROMOTE INNOVATIVE PEER-BASED WELLNESS STRATEGIES. WE CREATE CULTURALLY-RICH,COMMUNITY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS THAT HONOR DIVERSE EXPERIENCES AND ELIMINATESTIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION.WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE PEOPLE CAN FREELY CHOOSE AMONG MANY MENTAL HEALTH OPTIONSTHAT ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THE WHOLE PERSON. WE SEE A FUTURE WHERE PEOPLE WITH MENTALHEALTH EXPERIENCES ARE VALUED FOR THEIR ESSENTIAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO SOCIETY.HOPE, COLLABORATION, STRENGTHS-BASED, CULTURAL RESPONSIVENESS, LIVED EXPERIENCE, PEER SUPPORT, SOCIAL INCLUSION, SELF-DETERMINATION, EMPOWERMENT, AND PERSONALRESPONSIBILITY.

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A HOME WITHIN CREATES AND SUPPORTS LASTING, CARING RELATIONSHIPS. OUR DIRECT SERVICES, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY ARE DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING OF THE FOSTER-CARE COMMUNITY.

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EAST BAY BICYCLE COALITION DBA BIKE EAST BAY PROMOTES HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES BY MAKING BICYCLING SAFE, FUN AND ACCESSIBLE.

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FOR THE BETTERMENT OF WAGES HOURS AND WORKING CONDITIONS.

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GIRLS LEADERSHIP EQUIPS GIRLS WITH THE SKILLS TO EXERCISE THE POWER OF THEIR VOICE.

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TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, PROMOTION, AND FUNDING FOR BETTER PUBLIC ACCESS TO AND APPRECIATION OF LITERARY WORKS IN SCIENCE FICTION LITERATURE, THROUGH ACCESS TO PRIVATE COLLECTIONS OF SF LITERATURE AND THROUGH EDUCATION OF AUTHORS AND THE READING PUBLIC, VIA SPEECHES, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, SEMINARS, AND ESPECIALLY THROUGH THE PUBLICATION OF LOCUS MAGAZINE AND LOCUS ONLINE.

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TMC COMMUNITY CAPITAL'S PURPOSE IS TO ASSIST UNDERSERVED ENTREPRENEURS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BY PROVIDING THEM WITH ACCESS TO CAPITAL, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCES TO SUCCESSFULLY START AND GROW A BUSINESS.

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TO PARTICIPATE IN OWNERSHIP OF THE GROCERY STORE DEVELOPED BY COMMUNITY FOODS MARKET, INC. IN 2020 THE PURPOSE EXPANDED TO ASSISTING LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO AFFORD FRESH FOODS AND GROCERIES DURING THE PANDEMIC BY ENABLING DISCOUNTS AND SUBSIDIES ON PURCHASES MADE AT THE GROCERY STORE.

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BRINGING PEOPLE LIVING WITH LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES AND SEVERE CHALLENGES TO LIVE CONCERTS.

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The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.

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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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HERA IS A CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT LEGAL SERVICE AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO HELPING CALIFORNIANS - PARTICULARLY THOSE MOST VULNERABLE - BUILD A SAFE, SOUND FINANCIAL FUTURE, FREE OF DISCRIMINATION AND ECONOMIC ABUSES, IN ALL ASPECTS OF HOUSEHOLD FINANCIAL CONCERNS. WE PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES, CONSUMER WORKSHOPS, TRAINING FOR PROFESSIONALS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING SUPPORT, CREATE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS AND ENGAGE IN POLICY WORK LOCALLY, STATEWIDE AND NATIONALLY.

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THE ORGANIZATIONS PRIMARY MISSION IS TO PROVIDE LOW INCOME HOUSING AND OTHER RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES FOR EAST BAY RESIDENTS

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TO SOLVE EMERGING SECURITY THREATS BY CREATING A BRIDGE BETWEEN TECHNOLOGY AND POLICY LEADERS.

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ALL-OPTIONS PROMOTES UNCONDITIONAL, JUDGMENT-FREE SUPPORT FOR THE FULL SPECTRUM OF DECISIONS AND EXPERIENCES WITH PREGNANCY, PARENTING, ABORTION AND ADOPTION. WE KNOW THAT THESE ISSUES CAN BE COMPLICATED, BUT ONE THING IS CERTAIN: EVERYONE DESERVES ALL OPTIONS

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THE MISSION OF FAITH IN ACTION EAST BAY, INC. IS TO DEVELOP LEADERS WHO BUILD POWER THROUGH THEIR CONGREGATIONS AND SCHOOLS TO BRING ABOUT SYSTEMIC CHANGE AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THEIR FAMILIES.

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THE PURPOSE OF ACCESS REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE IS TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE AND BUILD THE POWER OF CALIFORNIANS TO DEMAND HEALTH, JUSTICE, AND DIGNITY.

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CAL-PEP IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING COORDINATED HIV, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, MENTAL HEALTH, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION SERVICES TO THE HIGHEST NEED COMMUNITIES OF COLOR IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA