The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Berkeley

MISSION:

NATIONAL NOVEL WRITING MONTH BELIEVES IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF CREATIVITY. WE PROVIDE THE STRUCTURE, COMMUNITY, AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO HELP PEOPLE FIND THEIR VOICES, ACHIEVE CREATIVE GOALS, AND BUILD NEW WORLDS - ON AND OFF THE PAGE.

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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:

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.

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THE FRIENDS OF THE BANCROFT LIBRARY'S PRIMARY MISSION IS TO RAISE FUNDS AND DONATIONS, AND TO PURCHASE BOOKS, MANUSCRIPTS, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE BANCROFT LIBRARY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY.

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WOMENS DAYTIME DROP-IN CENTER (WDDC) ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF UNHOUSED WOMEN AND CHILDREN TO ENSURE THEY HAVE ACCESS TO ALL AVAILABLE SERVICES, WHERE THEY RECEIVE FREE MEALS, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, SUPPORT GROUPS AND OTHER RESOURCES TO REGAIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

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The goal of this organization is to provide education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.

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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.

MISSION:

PROVIDE MEALS, SHELTER, COUNSELING AND OTHER NEEDS TO THE UNHOUSED COMMUNITY.

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OUR MISSION IS TO INCREASE THE VISIBILITY AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN ARTISTS. WE PROVIDE FREE INFORMATION AND ADVICE TO ARTISTS THROUGH OUR WEBSITE AND NEWSLETTERS, AND WE COLLABORATE WITH OTHER NON-PROFITS ON PROJECTS THAT SUPPORT THE WORK OF WOMEN ARTISTS.

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THE MISSION OF THE AWG FOUNDATION IS TO ENCOURAGE WOMEN TO STUDY AND ENTER THE GEOSCIENCES.

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PROVIDE CARE AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AGES 2 YEARS 9 MONTHS, THROUGH 5 YEARS OR KINDERGARTEN ENTRANCE. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE FROM 8:00 AM UNTIL 5:30 PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

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.

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THE FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO UNDERTAKE AND CONTRIBUTE TO RESEARCH TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF AS MANY SENTIENT BEINGS AS EXTENSIVELY AS POSSIBLE AND TO OTHERWISE ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES IN FURTHERANCE OF THIS OBJECTIVE. AS A THINK TANK, IT CONTRIBUTES TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND DISCUSSION OF FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTIONS AND UNDERSTANDINGS OF EFFECTIVE ETHICAL BEHAVIOR AND ACTION. IN PARTICULAR IT IS COMMITTED TO AN EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH TO POVERTY REDUCTION, THE REDUCTON OF ANIMAL SUFFERING, THE IMPROVEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND STABILITY, AND THE DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF RESPONSIBLE APPROACHES TO FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES, IT PROMOTES THE PHILOSPHY AND SOCIAL MOVEMENT REFERRED TO AS EFFECTIVE ALTRUISM.

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1951 COFFEE COMPANY, FOUNDED IN 2015, IS A NON-PROFIT SPECIALTY COFFEE ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES THE WELL-BEING OF THE REFUGEE COMMUNITY IN THE UNITED STATES BY PROVIDING JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT TO REFUGEES, ASYLEES, AND SPECIAL IMMIGRANT VISA HOLDERS WHILE EDUCATING THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY ABOUT REFUGEE LIFE AND ISSUES. 1951 COFFEE'S NAME DERIVES FROM THE 1951 REFUGEE CONVENTION WHERE THE UNITED NATIONS (UN) DEFINED AND SET FORTH ITS FIRST GUIDELINES FOR THE PROTECTION OF REFUGEES. THESE GUIDELINES WERE FURTHER EXPANDED IN THE 1967 REFUGEE PROTOCOLS, GIVING THE UN A GLOBAL MANDATE. 1951 COFFEE COMPANY WAS FOUNDED IN 2015 IN THE SPIRIT OF THESE CONVENTIONS TO GIVE THE REFUGEES ASSISTANCE IN STARTING THEIR NEW LIVES THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES IN THE RAPIDLY EXPANDING COFFEE INDUSTRY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A BARISTA TRAINING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES IMMEDIATELY MARKETABLE JOB SKILLS FOR DOZENS OF REFUGEES EACH YEAR AND THROUGH EMPLOYMENT AT 1951'S BRICK AND MORTAR COFFEE SHOP LOCAT

MISSION:

PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO YOUNG PERSONS TO ENCOURAGE PURSUIT OF POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING.

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TO SERVE AS THE PRIMARY MEANS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE APPROPRIATENESS OF THE PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE AND ETHICAL CONDUCT OF ITS MEMBERS AND TO STRIVE TOWARD THE CONTINUAL UPGRADING OF THE QUALITY OF PATIENT CARE DELIVERED IN THE HOSPITAL CONSISTENT WITH THE RECOGNIZED STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL CARE AND RESOURCES AVAILABLE LOCALLY.

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The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).

MISSION:

TO OWN REAL ESTATE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LAND, BUILDINGS AND OTHER ASSETS USEFUL IN FURTHERING THE TEACHINGS OF THE ANCIENT SCHOOLS OF ESOTERIC WISDOM WHICH INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT EXCLUSIVE TO, YOGA, KASHMIR SHAIVISM, TAOISM, TANTRIC BUDDHISM, BON AND SUFISM.

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CATTICUS CORPORATION WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1980 AS A SECTION 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY FOR THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF SPONSORING THE PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOR PUBLIC RADIO AND TELEVISION AUDIENCES.

MISSION:

BERKELEY ATHLETIC FUND PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE BERKELEY HIGH ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT, SPORTS TEAMS, AND COACHES.