The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Oakland

MISSION:

THE MOSAIC PROJECT WORKS TOWARD A PEACEFUL FUTURE BY UNITING CHILDREN OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, PROVIDING THEM WITH ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY BUILDING SKILLS, AND EMPOWERING THEM TO BECOME PEACEMAKERS.

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THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE AND MISSION OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO ASSIST VULNERABLE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, HOME OWNERSHIP AND FULL EMPLOYMENT RESPECTIVELY.THE MISSION OF OAKLAND & THE WORLD ENTERPRISES (OAW), A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, IS TO LAUNCH FOR-PROFIT BUSINESSES FOR OWNERSHIP BY FORMALLY INCARCERATED PEOPLE AND OTHER PEOPLE FACING EXTREME BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC SURVIVAL. HAVING LAUNCHED OUR FIRST BUSINESS, WEST OAKLAND FARMS, ON OUR PROPERTY AT SEVENTH AND CAMPBELL STREETS IN WEST OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA, WE ARE CURRENTLY POSITIONED TO DEVELOP A COMPLEX THERE FOR OUR OTHER BUSINESSES AND APPROXIMATELY 80, 100% AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS. IN ADDITION TO THOSE BUSINESSES THAT WILL USE THE COMMERCIAL SPACE IN THE COMPLEX, WE WILL LAUNCH OTHER, SERVICE BUSINESSES FOR THE HOUSING COMPLEX, INCLUDING MAINTENANCE, SECURITY AND SHUTTLE SERVICES. WHILE IT IS OUR GOAL TO LAUNCH A THOUSAND BUSINESSES, WE BELIEVE WE ARE CREATING A MODEL FOR OAKLAND AND, IN

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OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT ALL YOUTH TO BE SAFE, SMART AND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE. EBAYC PROVIDES TRUSTED MENTORS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AND GRASSROOTS POLICY WORK, SO THAT ALL YOUTH MAY REALIZE THEIR ASPIRATIONS AND PERSONAL PATHS TO SUCCESS.

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TO CONSTRUCT, OWN AND OPERATE A FACILITY FOR LOW INCOME HOUSING.

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INSPIRING YOUNG ADULTS TO TAKE ACTION TO POSITIVELY TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES & COMMUNITIES.

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THE OAKLAND INSTITUTE (OI) IS AN INDEPENDENT POLICY THINK TANK WORKING TO INCREASE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND FAIR DEBATE ON CRITICAL SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.

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TO BUILD A STRONG & EMPOWERED FILIPINO COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING SERVICES, DEVELOPING LEADERS, ORGANIZING CONSTITUENTS, & ADVOCATING POLICIES THAT PROMOTE SOCIAL & ECONOMIC JUSTICE & EQUITY.

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ALLIANCE FOR GIRLS IS STRENGTHENING LEADERSHIP IN THE GIRLS' SERVICE SECTOR THROUGH RESEARCH, ADVOCACY, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND COLLABORATION. OUR MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT GIRL-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS ARE MORE CONNECTED, MORE EFFECTIVE, AND BETTER ABLE (CONT ON PG. 2)

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INTERNATIONAL RIVERS PROTECTS RIVERS AND DEFENDS THE RIGHTS OF COMMUNITIES THAT DEPEND ON THEM.

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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).

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THE PURPOSE OF THE ORAGNIZATION IS TO PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF MILLS COLLEGE AND ITS ALUMNI.

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THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE LOCAL IS TO PROMOTE BETTER WAGES, BENEFITS, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR ALL WORKERS WITHIN ITS JURISDICTION.

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CHILDREN'S FAIRYLAND'S MISSION IS TO STIMULATE A CHILD'S IMAGINATION, CREATIVITY, AND DESIRE TO LEARN. WE ENGAGE MORE THAN 220,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY. SINCE 1948, CHILDRENS FAIRYLAND CONTINUES TO HOLD FAST TO ITS FOUNDING VISION TO BE A MAGICAL FANTASY WORLD FOR YOUNG CHILDREN.

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MOTIVATING, INSPIRING, SUPPORTING AND SERVING SEXUALLY EXPLOITED YOUTH, INC. (MISSSEY, INC.) ADVOCATES AND FACILITATES THE EMPOWERMENT AND INNER TRANSFORMATION OF SEXUALLY EXPLOITED YOUTH BY HOLISTICALLY ADDRESSING THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS.

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SUPPLYBANK.ORG WORKS THROUGH TRUSTED LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS TO STRENGTHEN THE SOCIAL SAFETY NET AND DELIVER ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NEED.

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IMMIGRANT LEGAL DEFENSE'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE JUSTICE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO UNDERSERVED IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES.

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TO PROVIDE FACILITIES AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT TO MULTIPLE CHARTER SCHOOLS

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The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Housing & Shelter major group area.

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OAKLAND STROKES PROVIDES YOUTH ROWERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN TO ROW AND ULTIMATELY COMPETE IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT NURTURES DEVELOPMENT OF CHARACTER, STRENGTH OF COMMITMENT, AND PASSION FOR EXCELLENCE

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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.