The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Berkeley

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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 ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO DEVELOP AND MANAGE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME SENIORS.

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WE WORK AT THE INTERFACE BETWEEN SCIENCE AND POLICY TO REDUCE USE OF HARMFUL CHEMICALS IN CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND BUILDING MATERIALS TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. WE MOTIVATE AND PARTICIPATE IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH WORK WITH SCIENTISTS TO SHARE THEIR RESEARCH RESULTS WITH GOVERNMENT, STANDARDS BODIES, AND OTHER DECISION MAKERS AND CONVENE DIVERSE HIGH-LEVEL STAKEHOLDERS TO EFFECT CHANGE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST. ADDITIONALLY, WE EDUCATE DESIGNERS, RETAILERS, MANUFACTURERS, AND INSTITUTIONAL PURCHASERS TO EMPOWER THEM TO REDUCE THE USE OF ENTIRE CLASSES OF CHEMICALS OF CONCERN IN THE PRODUCTS THEY PRODUCE, SELL, OR BUY. OUR APPROACH HAS PROVEN SUCCESSFUL AT THE LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL LEVEL FOR REDUCING THE USE OF HARMFUL CHEMICALS.

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THE ORGANIZATION INFORMED, EDUCATED AND PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO TOBACCO CONTROL LEADERS, GOVERNMENTAL AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, THE MEDIA, EDUCATORS, PARENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT SMOKEFREE AIR AND SECONDHAND SMOKE ISSUES THROUGH ITS WEBSITE, NEWSLETTERS AND BULLETINS, LISTSERVS, INDIVIDUALIZED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, PRESENTATIONS, TRAININGS AND PUBLIC SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AT VIDEO CONFERENCES AND VIDEO SEMINARS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.ANRF ALSO ANALYZED TOBACCO LAW DOCUMENTS WHICH RESULTED IN NEW DATA BEING INPUTTED INTO ITS U.S. TOBACCO CONTROL LAWS DATABASE. REPORTS AND DATA RUNS FROM THE DATABASE WERE USED TO ASSIST RESEARCHERS, COMMUNICATE SMOKEFREE TRENDS AND THE STATUS OF SMOKEFREE LAWS TO THE MEDIA AND THE PUBLIC. THIS PROGRAM ALSO COLLECTED AND CATALOGUED NEW DOCUMENTS FOR INCLUSION IN THE ORGANIZATION'S EXPANDED TOBACCO INDUSTRY TRACKING DATABASE AND RELATED WEBSITE.

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HELP NEEDY ASSYRIANS AROUND THE WORLD; SUPPORT ASSYRIAN EDUCATION BY GRANTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFYING ASSYRIAN STUDENTS, AND PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THE ASSYRIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE.

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TO PROVIDE ABOVE-GROUND ENTOMBMENT FOR BOTH CASKETS AND URNS BY PROVIDING CRYPTS AND NICHES AND THE SERVICES NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN THE BUILDING AND PROPERTY

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K-5 EDUCATION USING A HANDS-ON DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM THAT PROMOTES DEEP AND INTUITIVE LEARNING. STUDENTS ACHIEVE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE BY BECOMING CRITICAL THINKERS AND CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVERS.

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OUR MISSION IS TO EDUCATE GROUPS AND PEOPLE OF ALL AGES ON THE STEWARDSHIP OF COASTAL ECOSYSTEMS AND MODEL PRACTICES OF CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY.

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TO OFFER PROTECTION, ADVOCACY, SUPPORT, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING ASSISTANCE, EMPOWERMENT, AND LEGAL SERVICE TO IMMIGRANTS ESCAPING WAR, POLITICAL PERSECUTION, AND OTHER FORMS OF VIOLENCE.

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TO BRING TOGETHER CHILDREN FROM DIFFERENT SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS TO GROW AND WORK IN HARMONY AND COOPERATION AND TO WORK TOWARD ALL OF DR. MARIA MONTESSORI'S CONCEPTS, ESPECIALLY THAT OF PEACE THROUGH EDUCATION.

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TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL, ANIMAL WELFARE AND SOCIAL CHANGE PROJECTS THROUGH GRANT MAKING, LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES.

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THE BERKELEY CHESS SCHOOL IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT BRINGS CHESS INSTRUCTION TO GIRLS AND BOYS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE, IRRESPECTIVE OF RACE, ETHNICITY OR SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS.

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THE ACADEMY'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO EDUCATE CHILDREN IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE BY DEVELOPING THOUGHTFUL, AMBITIOUS, AND DEEP LEARNERS. THE ACADEMY HONORS EACH STUDENT'S INDIVIDUALITY WHILE CULTIVATING THEIR SENSE OF INTEGRITY, THEIR RESPECT FOR OTHERS, AND THEIR COMMITMENT TO SERVICE IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY.

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SUPPORTS CLASS ACTION PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION AND AWARDS GRANTS IN THE AREAS OF HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS, ELIMINATION OF DISCRIMINATION, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND THE RELIEF OF POVERTY. PROVIDES TECHNICAL SUPPORT, ADVICE/COUNSELING, TRAINING, & REPRESENTATION TO PUBLIC INTEREST LAWYERS.

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THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS MISSION IS: TO PROVIDE AND ENCOURAGE RESPECTFUL AND EMPOWERING SERVICESGUIDED BY PERSONAL DISABILITY EXPERIENCE AND DISABILITY CULTURE FOR FAMILIES THAT HAVE CHILDREN, PARENTS, OR GRANDPARENTS WITH DISABILITY OR MEDICAL ISSUES.

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CAZADERO MUSIC CAMP BRINGS THE LOVE OF MUSIC AND LEARNING TO YOUTH. WE PROVIDE A NURTURING, INSPIRATIONAL ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS AGES 10-18. CAZADERO WAS ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE AN AFFORDABLE PERFORMING ARTS CAMP AND CAMPING EXPERIENCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, [CONTINUED PAGE 2]

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OUR MISSION IS TO HELP CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND THEIR FAMILIES ADDRESS ISSUES AND PROBLEMS VIA PREVENTION BY REACHING YOUTH BEFORE THEIR PROBLEMS BECOME CRISES, AND VIA INTERVENTION THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT SERVICES TO YOUTH ENTANGLED IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. BYA HELPS TO BUILD CAPACITY WITHIN INDIVIDUALS TO REACH THEIR INNATE POTENTIAL.

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TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTION OF THE BRAZILIAN ART FORM OF CAPOEIRA. CAPOEIRA ARTS FOUNDATION PRESENT ARTISTIC, SOCIAL, AND CULTURAL EVENTS THAT AIM TO STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY.

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EDUCATE & ENGAGE THE PUBLIC ON ECONOMIC INEQUALITY & IMBALANCE OF POWER IN AMERICA THROUGH DIGITAL MEDIA. EACH WEEK, INEQUALITY MEDIA CATALYZES ACTION BY CREATING ENGAGING SHAREABLE VIDEOS RELEASED VIA TRADITIONAL/SOCIAL MEDIA