The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Oakland

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

MISSION:

WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA AMPLIFIES THE VOICES AND EXPERIENCES OF COMMUNITY LEADERS, REDISTRIBUTES KNOWLEDGE, POWER, AND RESOURCES, AND MOBILIZES COMMUNITIES AND FUNDERS TO ADVANCE JUSTICE FOR ALL.

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 REDISTRIBUTES WEALTH, DEMOCRATIZES POWER, AND SHIFTS ECONOMIC CONTROL TO MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

TO ASSIST COUNTY OF ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA TO SECURITIZE AMOUNTS DUE THE COUNTY FROM THE FUTURE RECEIPTS OF TOBACCO SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS.

MISSION:

PROVIDE COACHING, CONNECTIONS, AND CAPITAL TO GROW SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA BUSINESSES.

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:

THE PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO MAINTAIN AN ENDOWMENT TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING TO ABILITY NOW BAY AREA (ANBA) IN TIMES OF FINANCIAL NEED WHEN THE ORGANIZATION'S OWN REVENUE GENERATION IS NOT ADEQUATE TO COVER THE OPERATING EXPENSES TO SERVE THOSE ENROLLED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS. WHILE ANBA SHOULD ASPIRE TO OPERATE WITH A BALANCE OF REVENUE AND EXPENSE, THE ENDOWMENT WAS CREATED TO ENSURE ANBA WOULD NOT HAVE TO ENDURE THE CONSEQUENCES OF BEING UNDER FUNDED BY FEE-FOR-SERVICE SOURCES AND BY FOUNDATION AND INDIVIDUAL DONORS. THE FOUNDATION OWNS A BUILDING COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4500 LINCOLN AVENUE IN OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA, TO HOUSE THE PROGRAMS OF ANBA.

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:

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:

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.

MISSION:

ESSIES MISSION IS TO HARNESS THE COLLECTIVE POWER OF WOMEN WITH INCARCERATED LOVED ONES TO END MASS INCARCERATIONS HARM TO WOMEN AND COMMUNITIES. OUR AWARD-WINNING HEALING TO ADVOCACY MODEL BRINGS WOMEN TOGETHER TO HEAL, BUILD COLLECTIVE POWER, AND DRIVE SOCIAL CHANGE.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO CULTIVATE COMMUNITIES - EQUITABLE, INCLUSIVE, AND RICH IN OPPORTUNITY - BY ADVANCING AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS THAT LAST FOR GENERATIONS.

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 PROVIDE EDUCATION TO APPROXIMATELY 330 STUDENTS IN ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL.

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 BENEFIT AND SUPPORT HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA.

MISSION:

HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES FOR ALL THROUGH EQUITABLE LAWS & POLICIES.

MISSION:

THROUGH A HEALTH EQUITY AND RACIAL JUSTICE LENS, WE PARTNER WITH COMMUNITIES, LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES, FOUNDATIONS, MULTIPLE SECTORS, AND PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES TO BRING CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH, PRACTICE, STRATEGY, AND ANALYSIS TO ADVANCE EQUITABLE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELLBEING. WE APPLY OUR APPROACH TO HEALTHY EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES, LAND USE, SAFETY, SYSTEMS OF PREVENTION AND HEALTH EQUITY, EQUITABLE RECOVERY FROM THE COVID PANDEMIC, SUBSTANCE MISUSE PREVENTION, AND MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING, AMONG OTHER ISSUES.

MISSION:

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