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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

“Sky High for Kids – Young Professionals Speaker Series”

We invite you to join us for the Sky High for Kids’ Young Professionals Speaker Series discussing the topic “From Good to Great”. This is a fantastic opportunity to hear from successful professionals in various fields who will share their personal experiences and insights on how to achieve greatness in your career. Sky High for…

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2023 BOO to Breast Cancer 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2-Save $2

*SIGN UP NOW FOR $15.99 INSTEAD OF THE REGULAR $17.99! Join our Facebook Community of more than 23,000 members HERE! We love the month of October and getting dressed up for Halloween! We are celebrating with our first BOO to Breast Cancer 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2! These medals are GARAGE MADE – that’s right,…

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GreenHouse Growers with Memorial Park

FRIDAYS FROM 8-11! Volunteers will work in the Memorial Park Greenhouse, planting, weeding, watering, and caring for native Texas plants. No experience necessary!  Volunteers must be 12 and older and accompanied by a parent or guardian. Join us and register at http://memorialparkconservancy.volunteerhub.com. Visit google maps and navigate to the Memorial Park Conservancy Greenhouse!

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Jingle Bell Senior Fest

Join us for a holiday themed senior expo with many resources for seniors, families, caregivers, and veterans.Our goal is to empower you!With lots of information to empower you or your loved ones, it will be a one-stop event to connect with invaluable resources.We at Senior Trade Shows are ready to help support our senior community…

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Walk-N-Roll for Spina Bifida- Houston

Walk-N-Roll for Spina Bifida is a family friendly, non-competitive one mile walk featuring an opportunity for us to gather as a community and celebrate the accomplishments of the approximately 166,000 Americans living with Spina Bifida. This annual event includes games, activities, refreshments, awards and more! The Walk-N-Roll is also our largest annual fundraiser in which…

Spazmatics at Dry Creek

Join Platinum Sponsor, Staff Force Personnel Services at Dry Creek Social Club for a flashback to the 80s!  The Spazmatics are returning to rock out in the heart of Richmond, Texas. Hailed as “The Ultimate New Wave 80s band” playing the best of (and sometimes the worst of) the most beloved decade of all time! Moms are sure to approved of…

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Halloween at the Branch Crossing Y Presented by Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands

Halloween at the Y Trunk ‘n Treat GLOW PARTY! . A family friendly evening of spooky fun. Friendly costumes welcome! There will be traditional carnival type games, trunk n’ treat stops in the Y parking lot, music, face art, bubble station and more! Concessions available to purchase including Kettle Corn and Kona Ice.

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2023 Houston Walk for Apraxia

The 2023 Houston Walk for Apraxia will be taking place this year at the Carruth Center. We are so excited to be able to come together as a community and share in a collective celebration of your Apraxia Stars. There will be lots more information to come, so continue to check your local Walk website…

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Celebrating Neurodiversity Art Showcase

You are cordially invited to a unique and inspiring event, the Celebrating Neurodiversity Art Showcase. The event will be held on Monday, December 4th from 6:30PM-8:30PM at Link Lee Mansion in Houston. This event is dedicated to showcasing the creativity and unique talents of neurodiverse students in the Houston area. Join us for a night…

Chevron Houston Marathon – Run for a Reason Program

The Chevron Houston Run for a Reason Program (RFAR) connects the philanthropic community to passionate race participants willing to raise funds and create awareness for meaningful causes. The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) strives to promote a healthy lifestyle and camaraderie through running. Since its inception in 1995, the RFAR program has raised over $35 million…

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