The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Berkeley

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THE ALBANY BERKELEY GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE OFFERS RECREATIONAL AND COMPETITIVE FASTPITCH SOFTBALL FOR PLAYERS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 9TH GRADE. WE ARE A NONPROFIT, ALL-VOLUNTEER LEAGUE FOCUSED ON PROVIDING A POSITIVE ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE FOR GIRLS AND GENDER-EXPANSIVE YOUTH, WELCOMING PLAYERS OF ALL SKILL LEVELS FROM AROUND THE EAST BAY.

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BFF PROVIDES GRANTS TO FILMMAKERS WHO LIVE OR WORK IN THE EAST SHORE CITIES OF THE BAY AREA FOR A FILM PROJECT ABOUT AN IMPORTANT SOCIAL ISSUE. WE ALSO HOST FILM SCREENINGS SEVERAL TIMES PER YEAR, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, AND PROVIDE MENTORSHIP SERVICES.

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DEDICATED TO THE USE OF DRAMA THERAPY AND THE CREATIVE ARTS AS TOOLS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE AND PERSONAL GROWTH. COMMUNITY-BASED WORKSHOPS, THERAPEUTIC GROUPS, DRAMA & EXPRESSIVE ARTS THERAPY TRAINING, & PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide civil rights, social action or advocacy services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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A WELCOMING AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL TO HAVE ACCESS TO AUTHENTIC WORLD PERFORMANCE THROUGH CLASSES AND PERFORMANCES. AND TO RE-CENTER AND SUPPORT MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES IN THE ACT OF CULTURAL RECLAMATION.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in tennis, badminton, racquet ball, squash, table tennis and other racquet sports. Coaching, access to courts, equipment and officials for competitions are generally included.

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BRASARTE HAS FOUR MAJOR GOALS: 1 TO PRESERVE THE TRADITIONAL DANCES AND MUSIC OF BRASIL 2 TO PRESERVE THE HISTORICAL ROOTS OF BRASIL'S VIBRANT CULTURE BY HELPING TO SUPPORT AND CARE FOR ITS AGING ARTISTS AND MENTORS 3 TO NURTURE NEW AND EMERGING ARTISTIC TALENT 4 TO PROVIDE CULTURAL EXCHANGE BETWEEN BRASIL AND THE UNITED STATES

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The goal of this organization is to develop, maintain and make available to the general public recreational areas which are equipped with athletic fields and courts, campgrounds, picnic areas and a variety of recreational trails such as bridle trails, hiking trails, off-the-road vehicle trails and snowmobile trails.

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TO PROVIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TO PRESCHOOLERS, PARENTS AND STAFF.

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SPD DISTRIBUTES PRINTED LITERARY BOOKS TO THE BOOK TRADE ON BEHALF OF OUR NEARLY 400 MEMBER PUBLISHERS.

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The goal of this organization is to promote or provide access to a variety of visual arts, including organizations that focus on an art form in a specific medium such as stained glass or textiles.

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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.

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The goal of this organization is to focus on the development and improvement of food resources or food procurement through information and technical assistance for agricultural establishments and individuals in rural or urban settings.

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TO BRINGING ABOUT EQUITABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR ALL LEARNERS BY REMOVING BARRIERS TO EDTECH INNOVATION AND ADOPTION

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CAZADERO PERFORMING ARTS FAMILY CAMP (CPAFC) PROVIDES REWARDING EXPERIENCES IN THE PERFORMING AND CREATIVE ARTS TO FAMILIES IN A NATURAL AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT.

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PUBLISHES LITERARY REVIEWS, POETRY, INTERVIEWS, AND ESSAYS AS WELL AS AN EXTENSIVE CALENDAR OF LITERARY ACTIVITIES ON THE WEST COAST OF THE UNITED STATES.

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations whose members are graduates of a particular educational institution who provide support for the institution in the form of financial contributions, student recruitment efforts, promotional activities, fund-raising events and continued ties with the academic program.

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The goal of this organization is the operation of a symphony orchestra including youth symphonies.

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The goal of this organization is the production of musical events, including concert series and music festivals.

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THE OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTE IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES SOCIAL MOBILITY AND EQUITY BY IMPROVING OUTCOMES FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD THROUGH EARLY CAREER. WE FOCUS ON EDUCATION, WHICH PLAYS A CRITICAL ROLE IN OPENING OPPORTUNITIES, AND THE RELATED SOCIAL POLICIES THAT MAKE TRUE OPPORTUNITY POSSIBLE.