Category Archives: Children and Families

CASA – Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children Alameda County

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program is a nationally-based organization that provides one-on-one court advocacy to abused, neglected and abandoned children who are dependents of juvenile court.

AFS Internationa Exchange Programs

AFS-USA (formerly the American Field Service), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is a leader in intercultural learning and offers international exchange programs in more than 40 countries around the world through independent, nonprofit AFS Organizations, each with a network of volunteers, …
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Get On The Bus

Get On The Bus brings children and their guardians/caregivers from throughout the state of California to visit their mothers and fathers in prison.

Sunday Friends

Sunday Friends

Sunday Friends provides a safe place where very low-income families come together with volunteers in a secular community setting. Children and their parents are provided opportunities to earn the things they need to promote self-reliance and a healthy, productive lifestyle. …
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St. Jude Heroes

St. Jude Heroes

As one of the world’s premier centers for the research and treatment of cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a beacon of hope to families with sick children everywhere. Hope that there are new …
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STAND! For Families Free of Violence

STAND! For Families Free of Violence

STAND! For Families Free of Violence leads the community in ending domestic violence and child abuse and rebuilding lives. STAND! For Families Free of Violence is committed to promoting safe and strong families. Our approach to eliminating family violence is …
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SF YMCA Camp Jones Gulch

SF YMCA Camp Jones Gulch

YMCA Camp Jones Gulch Providing quality nature experiences for the Bay Area since 1934 Every person needs access to a natural environment and outdoor recreation. YMCA Camp Jones Gulch, a branch of the YMCA of San Francisco, is the steward …
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Save the Children

Save the Children

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need in the United States and around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into …
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Museum of Craft and Design

Museum of Craft and Design

The Museum of Craft and Design (MCD) is an environment for experiencing innovative contemporary work in craft and design that engages the community while stimulating the creative potential in peoples’ lives. The Museum strives to encourage greater awareness and appreciation …
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San Francisco CASA Program – Court Appointed Special Advocates

San Francisco CASA Program - Court Appointed Special Advocates

The mission of the SFCASA Program is to train community volunteers to serve as officers of the court to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the foster care system. Our vision is that every child …
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