9656 Palomar Trail, Lucerne Valley, California
Professional organization of fund-raisers prides itself on having high ethical standards.
Treatment services cater to at-risk youth in LA with programs like foster family matching and residential care. Read the latest newsletter.
Raises money and maintains a health care system for patients of the Southern California respiratory hospital. Describes activities.
Explains programs of the hospital and supporting foundation. Reveals research progress and compiles links.
Serves the Southern California community, providing grant money and sports programs. Download application materials and event schedules.
San Mateo-based venture-capital agency strategically funds local programs with an eye on community development. Learn about current grants.
Oakland foundation seeks to improve health care in the state and increase its availability. Learn about programs, grants and publications.
Directory lists not-for-profit charities officially registered in the state of California. Use this database to learn whether an organization is legitimate.
Network serving 40 counties explains the matching and donating processes. Includes volunteer and religious information.
Learn how to volunteer and donate supplies to help combat the world hunger problem. Read the annual report and view pictures.
Reports on the Institute's involvement with child abuse and violence and includes a downloadable video. Suggests ways to help.
San Francisco Chronicle fund helps Bay Area residents with one-time critical needs. Consult the Q&A, read some related stories, and find out how to contribute.
Children's Corrective Surgery Society, POB 500578, San Diego, California
Philanthropy promotors speak to donors, nonprofit organizations, professional advisors, and community members. Order publications.
Residential facility in Carpinteria cares for developmentally disabled young adults. Learn about its associated Happy Adventure Summer Camp.
Based in Oakland, California, this branch of Habitat for Humanity creates home ownership opportunities through partnerships. Become a volunteer.
Non-profit agency, formerly known as the Oakland Chinese Community Council, offers services and training for Asian seniors, youth, and families.
Boys and girls aid society of LA county declares its mission carried out through programs like group homes, deaf services, and foster care.
Use articles, case studies, and research on equity compensation and employee ownership strategies. Download the annual report.
1360 Mission St., Suite 200, San Francisco, California
Nonprofit seeks to help those with degenerative diseases. Read about the care centers and check the list of common questions
Locate a donation center, recycling service, or Goodwill store. Includes a long list of links to education, training, and employment services.
Organization grants wishes to children with life-threatening illness. Read some wish stories, and check the calendar of special events.
Offers gourmet gift baskets of food and wine. Features transcript of company directors biography, all profits go to local relief organizations.
Provides at-home and community-based services for people with physical and emotional challenges. Reports on programs and fund-raising.
Aims to raise awareness of arts resources, sponsor events, and support nonprofits. Visit an open house, holiday celebration, or live music fest.
Tour parts of the museum to check out special exhibits and access the Moriah films archive. Join the international group of members.
Forum for women's history information, resources, activities and programming ideas, with particular emphasis on teaching women's history.
A nonprofit organization and UN Peace Messenger dedicated to the elimination of atomic weapons. Find info. on membership, activity, and programs.
27 C-2 East De La Guerra St., Santa Barbara, California
Learn how to help out the San Francisco Food Bank and read facts and statistics on hunger and poverty in the Bay Area. Donate online.
12424 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1050, Los Angeles, California
Nonprofit organization is dedicated to advocating protection of the nation's jewel of the national parks. Learn about projects and activities.