The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Oakland

MISSION:

THE REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION ENCOURAGES PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT.

MISSION:

TO CREATE BREAKTHROUGH IMPROVEMENTS IN HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR CALIFORNIANS.

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THE FAIR TRADE CERTIFIED LABEL COMBINES A RANGE OF ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND RIGOROUS SOCIAL CRITERIA THAT ARE INDEPENDENTLY AUDITED AS PART OF FAIR TRADE USA CERTIFICATION.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR VARIOUS RELATED CARPENTER TRUST FUNDS.

MISSION:

ELLA BAKER CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (THE ORGANIZATION") IS BUILDING A MEMBERSHIP-BASED MOVEMENT TO ADVANCE JUSTICE REINVESTMENT BY REALLOCATING RESOURCES AWAY FROM PRISONS AND PUNISHMENT AND TOWARD FAMILY-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS THAT IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND PROSPERITY FOR COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

TO MEET THE ACADEMIC,SOCIAL,CULTURAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL NEED OF STUDENTS IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT RESPECTS THE INTEGRITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL STUDENT AND DIVERSE CULTURES AND KNOWLEDGE WHICH CREATES EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS AMONG TEACHER, STUDENTS, PARENTS AND THE WIDER TO COMMUNITY CONSISTING OF INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, INSTITUTIONS, AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS ON GRADES LEVELS K THROUGH 12.

MISSION:

COOPERATE WITH DETERMINING ADVISORY PURE PREMIUM RATES FOR WORKERS' COMP INSURANCE.

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IMPACT JUSTICE IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING MORE HUMANE, RESPONSIVE, AND RESTORATIVE SYSTEMS OF JUSTICE THAT HONOR THE STRENGTHS AND NEEDS OF ALL PEOPLE AND SUPPORT HEALTHY, SAFE, THRIVING COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

COMMON FUTURE IS A NETWORK OF PIONEERING LEADERS ACROSS THE U.S. AND CANADA WHO WORK DEEPLY WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES TO CREATE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES TO BUSINESS, PHILANTHROPY, AND INVESTING. WE ENVISION AN ECONOMY THAT HAS TRANSITIONED FROM THE EXTRACTIVE ACCUMULATION OF WEALTH AND CENTRALIZATION OF POWER TO ONE THAT EDISTRIBUTES WEALTH, DEMOCRATIZES POWER, AND SHIFTS ECONOMIC CONTROL TO MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

BAY AREA LEGAL AID ("BAYLEGAL") PROVIDES FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME BAY AREA RESIDENTS.

MISSION:

FIRST PLACE FOR YOUTH IS A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION, WHICH WAS INCORPORATED ON JULY 20, 1999, TO PREVENT POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS AMONG YOUTH WHO "AGE OUT" OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT REQUIRED TO MAKE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT LIVING. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SERVICES TO YOUTH AGES 16 TO 24, INCLUDING YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE CURRENTLY IN FOSTER CARE, AS WELL AS THOSE PREPARING TO, OR WHO RECENTLY HAVE AGED OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO ENSURE YOUTH HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE A SAFE AND SUPPORTED TRANSITION THROUGH A HOUSING PROGRAM, INTENSIVE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, AN ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, COUNSELING, YOUTH COMMUNITY CENTER, COLLABORATION WITH OTHER BAY AREA AGENCIES, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION, ENABLING YOUTH TO GAIN THE SKILLS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND SUCCEED ON THEIR OWN.

MISSION:

TO GIVE YOUNG ADULTS THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS THEY NEED TO MAKE HEALTHY DECISIONS.

MISSION:

THE GENERAL PURPOSE OF OMCA TOWN SQUARE, INC. IS TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, AND TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA.

MISSION:

EAST BAY AGENCY FOR CHILDREN ("EBAC") IMPROVES THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES BY REDUCING THE IMPACT OF TRAUMA AND SOCIAL INEQUALITIES.

MISSION:

DISCOVER, DESIGN, DEVELOP, AND DELIVER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO ADDRESS ISSUES FACING THE POOR AND UNDER-SERVED INTERNATIONALLY AND WITHIN THE UNITED STATES.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO APPROXIMATELY 290 STUDENTS IN ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide foundation-level learning for children (usually age two through five and four and one half or five respectively) prior to entering the formal school setting.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO UPLIFT THOSE IMPACTED BY SYSTEMIC INEQUITIES AND POVERTY.WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE,HEALTH NAVIGATION,WORKFORCE ENTERPRISES, HOUSING, OUTREACH, AND ADVOCACY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to monitor and inform the public about the world refugee situation; review refugee-related legislation; and advocate for specific policies relating to the plight of refugees in other countries. Also included are organizations that raise money to enable refugees to leave their own countries and migrate to foreign countries of their choice; or provide aid to refugees who have left their country of origin and are residing in another country outside the United States.