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Local Organizations

Save the Bay - For more than half a century, Save The Bay has given San Francisco Bay a voice, mobilizing thousands of area residents to protect and restore the Bay for future generations. Its founders, senior leadership team, and board of directors are a dedicated group of people who fight to protect the Bay, the region's most important natural resource.

 

Ella Baker Center for Human Rights - The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights is named after a brilliant, Black hero of the civil rights Freedom Movement who inspired and guided emerging leaders. They build on her legacy by building the power of black, brown, and poor people to create solutions for one of the biggest drivers of injustice today: mass incarceration.

 

Oakland Housing Authority - Founded in 1938, the Oakland Housing Authority currently provides subsidized housing to nearly 16,500 families. The largest landlord in Oakland, OHA serves a diverse community in neighborhoods throughout the city. Their dedicated staff remains steadfast in its effort to gauge existing needs and provide meaningful opportunities for our families, in addition to expanding the availability of quality housing. 

 

Hidden Genius Project - The Hidden Genius Project trains and mentors Black male youth in technology creation, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills to transform their lives and communities. It offers an 8-week summer program for black male youth, ages 13–17, to get education, skills, mentorship, and experience in the tech industry, most specifically in software engineering, user experience design, and tech entrepreneurship.

 

Prospera - Prospera partners with Latina entrepreneurs to launch businesses that foster cooperation, economic independence and well-being in immigrant communities. Through their culturally-based programs, Latinas access the networks, tools and capital they need to become successful business owners and powerful community leaders.

Transgender Law Center - Transgender Law Center is the largest national trans-led organization advocating for a world in which all people are free to define themselves and their futures. Grounded in legal expertise and committed to racial justice, TLC employs a variety of community-driven strategies to keep transgender and gender nonconforming people alive, thriving, and fighting for liberation.

 

Creative Growth - Founded in 1974, Creative Growth is a non-profit organization based in Oakland, California that advances the inclusion of artists with developmental disabilities in contemporary art by providing a professional studio environment and gallery representation.

 

Asian Health Services - Asian Health Services, founded in 1974, provides health, social, and advocacy services for all regardless of income, insurance status, immigration status, language, or culture. Its approach to wellbeing focuses on “whole patient health,” which is why they provide more than primary care services, including mental health, case management, nutrition, and dental care to more than 50,000 patients in English and 14 languages. 

 

Refugee and Immigrant Transitions - Refugee & Immigrant Transitions, formerly Refugee Transitions, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit operating in the San Francisco Bay Area. RIT provides free education, family engagement, and community leadership programs. Its students have sought refuge due to war, violence, persecution, or economic duress.

 

Food First - Informed by a vast network of activist-researchers, Food First’s analysis and educational resources support communities and social movements fighting for food justice and food sovereignty around the world. Food First gives you the tools to understand our global food system, and to build your local food movement from the ground up.

Upcoming Events

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Soldiers’ Angels Dallas Military & Veteran Food Distribution

Soldiers’ Angels provides an easy, no-cost way for Dallas Service Members and Veterans in need to receive food assistance. Volunteers pack bags of groceries and load them into cars, pushcarts, or backpacks of registered Service Members and Veterans.

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Soldiers’ Angels Dallas Military & Veteran Food Distribution

Soldiers’ Angels provides an easy, no-cost way for Dallas Service Members and Veterans in need to receive food assistance. Volunteers pack bags of groceries and load them into cars, pushcarts, or backpacks of registered Service Members and Veterans.

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Alternatives Inc. – 2024 Donut Dash 5K

Join us for a 5K to support domestic & sexual violence survivors. You can register the day of the event in-person.

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Play for Family Peace

Play for Family Peace will be held on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Anderson Country Club. We hope you will join us as we help families find peaceful solutions! Play for Family Peace is our annual golf tournament which supports a wide array of housing and supportive services for survivors looking to break the cycle of…

Lyford Fire Department Jonah Fish Fry

Enjoy a Jonah fish fry with all the fixins! Dine-in or drive-up options. All proceeds benefit the Lyford Volunteer Fire Department.

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Bloomington’s Second Annual Bike to Earth Day

The City of Bloomington will be hosting the second annual Bike to Earth Day event at Switchyard Park on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 1:00-5:00 pm. The event is free and open to the public, and will feature live music, food and drinks, local vendors, raffles, tree giveaways, and more. This year’s event is hosted…

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Fight For Air Climb Indianapolis

The Indianapolis Climb raises awareness and money to fight lung disease through research, education and advocacy. It also helps those living with lung disease in Indiana. Our Fight For Air Climb is designed for every type of climber, from beginners to competitive climbers. How you climb is up to you: race to the top or…

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Beats, Bites & Brews An Evening of Entertainment Benefiting the YMCA of Indianapolis

Get your tickets now for this one-of-a-kind fundraiser event to support the Indianapolis YMCA! The event will take place at the Hotel Tango Distillery on Sunday, March 10th, from 5:30-9:00 pm. Entry includes a delicious catered buffet-style dinner and one cocktail, including Hotel Tango’s craft cocktails. Proceeds will directly support the Indianapolis YMCA’s Social Responsibility and…

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Oak Cliff Market

Our mission is to provide fresh, healthy food in the Black community, and create community commerce in South Oak Cliff by building relationships with Black and Brown farmers and vendors! For Oak Cliff Farmers Markets are certified local markets where all fruits, vegetables, and agricultural items are grown, made, or ranched within 150 miles. Your…

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Oak Cliff Market

Our mission is to provide fresh, healthy food in the Black community, and create community commerce in South Oak Cliff by building relationships with Black and Brown farmers and vendors! For Oak Cliff Farmers Markets are certified local markets where all fruits, vegetables, and agricultural items are grown, made, or ranched within 150 miles. Your…

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