The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Oakland

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CAT TOWN'S MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM THE APPROACH TO SAVING SHELTER CATS, REDUCING EUTHANASIA NATIONWIDE. OUR FOCUS IS TO FIND GREAT HOMES FOR CATS WHO ARE CONSIDERED UNADOPTABLE IN THE TRADITIONAL RESCUE MODEL.

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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 goal of this organization is to conduct research and/or public policy analysis within the Social Science Research Institutes, Services major group area.

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FOR THE BETTERMENT OF WAGES HOURS AND WORKING CONDITIONS.

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EAST BAY BICYCLE COALITION DBA BIKE EAST BAY PROMOTES HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES BY MAKING BICYCLING SAFE, FUN AND ACCESSIBLE.

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MAGNOLIA WOMEN'S RECOVERY SERVICES, INC. PROVIDES COUNSELING, EDUCATION, REHABILITATION, AND HOUSING SERVICES TO WOMEN IN ALAMEDA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.

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THROUGH LACROSSE WE SUPPORT OAKLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS IN BECOMING HEALTHY, CONFIDENT, AND SELF-EMPOWERED YOUTH WHO EFFECTIVELY NAVIGATE SYSTEMS, OVERCOME CHALLENGES, AND ACHIEVE THEIR EDUCATION AND LIFE GOALS.

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OAKLAND LEAF CULTIVATES COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION THROUGH CREATIVE EDUCATION FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES. OAKLAND LEAF RUNS 6 COMPREHENSIVE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, A SUMMER CAMP, AND TWO HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIPS.

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The goal of this organization

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GIRLVENTURES PROVIDES OUTDOOR PROGRAMS DURING THE SUMMER AND AFTERSCHOOL YEAR ROUND FOR BAY AREA GIRLS AGE 11-17. OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE GIRLS TO LEAD THROUGH OUTDOOR ADVENTURE, INNER DISCOVERY AND COLLECTIVE ACTION.

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THE OAKLAND EDUCATION ASSOCIATION REPRESENTS 2800 TEACHERS, COUNSELORS, NURSES, PSYCHOLOGISTS, LIBRARIANS, SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS AND SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS IN K-12, EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ADULT EDUCATION.

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PROVIDING SUPPORT TO ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL SERVICE AND PUBLIC HEALTH CLIENTS WITH MAPPING AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES.

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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 provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

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SUPPORT LIFE FOUNDATION IS A COMMUNITY BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZITAION THAT IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIVES OF PEOPLE ACROSS THE GLOBE IN DESPRATE NEED FOR AN OPPERTUNITY, INCLUDING CHILDREN AND WOMEN WHO LACK BASIC SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC MEANS.

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BODY WISDOM, INC.'S MISSION IS TO SPREAD INTERPLAY. INTERPLAY IS A GLOBAL SOCIAL MOVEMENT DEDICATED TO EASE, CONNECTION, HUMAN SUSTAINABILITY AND PLAY. IT IS AN ACTIVE, CREATIVE WAY TO UNLOCK THE WISDOM OF THE BODY. THIS 20-YEAR-OLD SYSTEM IS BASED IN A SERIES OF INCREMENTAL "FORMS" THAT LEAD PARTICIPANTS TO MOVEMENT AND STORIES, SILENCE AND SONG.

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The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

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CALPEP IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING COORDINATED HIV, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, MENTAL HEALTH, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION SERVICES TO THE HIGHEST NEED COMMUNITIES OF COLOR IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

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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.