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.

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YOUTH RADIO DBA YR MEDIA IS AN AWARD-WINNING MEDIA PRODUCTION COMPANY THAT TRAINS A GROUP OF DIVERSE YOUNG PEOPLE IN DIGITAL MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY. PARTNERING WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS, STUDENTS LEARN TO PRODUCE MARKETABLE MEDIA FOR MASSIVE AUDIENCES WHILE BRINGING YOUTH PERSPECTIVES TO ISSUES OF PUBLIC INTEREST AND CONCERN. THROUGH YR MEDIA, YOUNG PEOPLE TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES, COMMUNITIES, AND THE NATIONAL CONVERSATION. BY BRINGING NATIONAL SCALE TO YR MEDIA'S PROVEN MODEL OF YOUTH ENGAGEMENT AND MEDIA PRODUCTION TRAINING, YR MEDIA WILL DRAMATICALLY EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FROM HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES (LOW-INCOME YOUTH AND YOUTH OF COLOR) TO CHALLENGE CONVENTIONAL NARRATIVES, REACH AND INFLUENCE SIGNIFICANT AUDIENCES, AND ACHIEVE LASTING CHANGE IN THEIR OWN LIVES AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

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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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TO PROVIDE SAFE AND EFFICIENT OUTPATIENT HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITIES WE ARE PRIVILEGED TO SERVE.

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EOCP EMPOWERS HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES IN ALAMEDA COUNTY TO REGAIN A LIFE OF SELF-RELIANCE AND PROVIDES DIGNIFIED EMERGENCY & TRANSITIONAL HOUSING & COMPASSIONATE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES THAT PREPARE HOMELESS PEOPLE TO SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION TO WELL-BEING. SINCE 1990 OVER 17,000 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN SERVED.

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CENTRO LEGAL DE LA RAZA PROVIDES BILINGUAL, CULTURALLY-SENSITIVE LEGAL AID, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF THE BAY AREA, PARTICULARLY MONOLINGUAL SPANISH-SPEAKING IMMIGRANTS.

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THE MISSION IS TO PREPARE GIRLS TO BE THE CONFIDENT, CAPABLE, CREATIVE, AND COMPASSIONATE WOMEN OF TOMMORROW.

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TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.

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THE CHABOT SPACE & SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION IS TO OPERATE THE CHABOT SPACE & SCIENCE CENTER, TO CARRY OUT CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, TO DEVELOP, CULTIVATE, AND ADVOCATE GREATER PUBLIC INTEREST IN SCIENCE AND TO INSPIRE AND EDUCATE STUDENTS OF ALL AGES ABOUT OUR PLANET EARTH AND THE UNIVERSE. SERVING THE HIGHLY DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF OAKLAND AND THE GREATER SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CHABOT AIMS TO MAKE SCIENCE AND SPACE ACCESSIBLE AND ENGAGING TO A MULTITUDE OF AUDIENCES THROUGH EXHIBITS, EDUCATION, AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.

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THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A LEASED COMMERICAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN OAKLAND, CA

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PROVIDE NEGOTIATION AND GRIEVANCE SERVICES TO REGIONAL COUNCIL AND LOCALS FOR MEMBERS

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TO DEVELOP CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR HIGH NEED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

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SEE SCH OWESTCOAST CHILDREN'S CLINIC IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES TO VULNERABLE CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND THEIR FAMILIES REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY AND TO EXPANDING THE REACH OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES THROUGH PRACTICE AND RESEARCH. TO ENSURE THE ONGOING AVAILABILITY OF THESE SERVICES, WESTCOAST IS DEDICATED TO TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS.

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TOGETHER, WE CREATE LIFE-CHANGING WISHES FOR CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESSES.

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THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM (NICJR) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, CONSULTING, RESEARCH, AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE FIELDS OF JUVENILE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION. NICJR PROVIDES CONSULTATION, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND TRAINING TO AN ARRAYOF ORGANIZATIONS; INCLUDING GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATIONS.

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TO ENHANCE THE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES OF UNDERSERVED OAKLAND YOUTH BY PROVIDING TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT, ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND COMPREHENSICE SUPPORT SERVICES. WE TARGET SOME OF THE MOST AT-RISK YOUNG PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY. 95% OF OUR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS COME FROM HOUSEHOLDS LIVING AT OR BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE.

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LSPC ORGANIZES COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND ADVOCATES TO RELEASE INCARCERATED PEOPLE, TO RESTORE HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS AND TO REUNIFY FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.

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TO PROVIDE STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-12 AN IMMERSIVE ARTS PROGRAM.

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The goal of this organization is to provide for the payment of life, sick, accident, or other benefits to the voluntary members of associations or their dependents or designated beneficiaries. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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THE MISSION OF EAST OAKLAND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EOYDC) IS TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, ECONOMIC, RECREATIONAL, AND CULTURAL WELFARE OF THE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WHO RESIDE IN EAST OAKLAND.