1000 Mothers to Prevent Violence POBox 781 Hayward CA 94543 (510) 581-0100 Mission is to alleviate the detrimental impact of violence through direct, practical and compassionate outreach services to victim-survivor families in the San Francisco Bay Area. family; guns; services; support groups; violence 04/06/2009 04/06/2009 (lost my note) mothers1000@aol.com http://1000mothers.org/ 2-1-1 211 For every day needs and in times of disaster, dial 2-1-1 to access hundreds of community services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.^^2-1-1 phone service is free, confidential and available in over 150 languages. You can also find the help you need by searching our online database. directories; healthcare access; immigrants; services; support groups 03/01/1992 07/19/2008 email http://www.211BayArea.org 21 Grand Art Gallery & Performance Space at Broadway 416 25th Street Oakland CA 94612 (510) 444-7263 (44GRAND) A volunteer-run interdisciplinary arts space hell-bent on presenting a macrocosmic panoply of emerging and experimental artists, focusing on genre-bending and innovative works of visual arts and live art (i.e. performative and media art presented to a live audience). Events range from the populist to the academic. Located three blocks north of the 19th Street BART station. art; populism; spaces for events; theatre 06/25/2003 04/08/2007 acow 21grand@21grand.org http://www.21grand.org/ 511 Bay Area Transportation Information A free phone and web service that provides transportation information for the nine-county Bay Area. 511 gives up-to-the-minute information on driving times, traffic conditions, public transit routes, fares and transit trip planning, instant carpool and vanpool referrals, bicycling information and more. Call 511 or visit 511.org.^^511 is managed by a partnership of public agencies led by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the California Highway Patrol, and the California Department of Transportation. directories; transportation 04/07/2005 09/03/2007 ers http://A A Better Way 3200 Adeline Street Berkeley CA 94703-2407 (510) 601-0203 (510) 601-4002 A not-for-profit children and family service agency dedicated to helping family live healthy and productive lives. We do this by serving children and families who have had a family disruption through the child welfare or child protective services agencies.^^Through our innovative, integrative service model, we are able to assist, with families’ involvement, their mental health, parenting, housing and therapeutic needs and provide them with the resources to reach their stated goals. adoption & foster care; children; family; services 09/28/2002 01/11/2010 surf http://www.abetterwayinc.net A First Amendment Center A compendium of links to activist web sites and alternative news. Sells activist bumperstickers, buttons, and posters. Topics include political prisoners, animal rights, gay rights, Native American rights, environmentalism, anti-nuclear, hemp, and so on. animal liberation; bumperstickers; buttons; First Amendment; hemp; nuclear weapons / testing; political prisoners; posters and flyers; products 09/21/2003 04/08/2007 surf http://www.angelfire.com/biz2/thefirstamendment/ A New Way Forward This website was put together to facilitate people all over the country to share a path and organizings tasks towards economic recovery.^^The only nationally-coordinated grassroots protest against the bank bailouts since the meltdown. banks; economics 04/02/2009 04/02/2009 event http://www.anewwayforward.org/ A1 Sun, Inc. 2015 Yolo Avenue Berkeley CA 94707 (510) 526-5715 (510) 526-5715 (same as voice) A licensed California contractor. 100% of our electricity comes from PV. 30+ years of solar experience, designing and installing solar thermal and electric systems for residential and small business customers in the Bay Area and around the globe. Everyone can have access to low cost clean local energy. appropriate technology; building materials; products; solar energy; technology 10/07/2007 10/07/2007 ers info@a1suninc.com http://www.a1suninc.com ABADÁ-Capoeira San Francisco Brazilian Arts Center ACSF at Mission 3221 22nd Street San Francisco CA 94110 (415) 206-0650 Founded in 1991 by world-renowned capoeira master artist Márcia Treidler, ABADÁ-Capoeira San Francisco (ACSF) is dedicated to preserving and promoting Afro-Brazilian culture through inspirational professional performance and instruction of capoeira and related Brazilian dance and music. By consistently seeking out new and creative ways of exploring and sharing the dynamic aspects of the multi-faceted art of capoeira and related arts, ACSF remains a pioneering force in the preservation and development of Brazilian cultural arts. Using traditional Brazilian arts as its medium, ACSF seeks to inspire and empower people, especially youth from disadvantaged backgrounds, to realize their full potential as responsible, confident, productive citizens. Brazil; classes / courses; dance; music; youth 05/04/2005 11/09/2008 acow info@abada.org http://www.abada.org/ abagOnline The web page of the Association of Bay Area Governments, featuring numerous links to local, regional, and state government Internet services. government; Internet; services; state government 03/18/1995 02/11/2007 surf http://www.abag.ca.gov ABDF.org A small US-based development organization operating in the Batticaloa District of Sri Lanka. The organization sponsors a series of low-cost micro-development projects with the objective of improving the lives of recipients in an immediate and tangible way. Projects range from supplying clean drinking water, providing electricity, building roads, and supplying materials for schools. development; material aid; microenterprise; Sri Lanka; water 04/06/2009 04/06/2009 ers http://www.abdf.org Abilities United 525 East Charleston Road Palo Alto CA 94306 (650) 494-0550 (650) 855-9710 A not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization for children and adults with developmental disabilities (mental retardation, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, autism, and other neurodevelopmental conditions causing developmental delays) who live in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Each year, our nine services are used by over 2,500 people and their families.^^Formerly C.A.R, Community Association for Rehabilitation. disabilities; San Mateo County; Santa Clara County; self-reliance; services; therapy 10/23/2005 03/22/2008 email, surf info@abilitiesunited.org http://www.AbilitiesUnited.org ABODE Services 40849 Fremont Blvd Fremont CA 94538 (510) 657-7409 (510) 657-7293 Offers housing programs linked to support services for low-income and homeless families and individuals. Each Abode program integrates these two components to help people establish permanent stability and return to independent lives. Housing options include emergency shelter, rental subsidies, transitional housing and permanent supportive housing. Support services include case management, primary and mental health care, substance recovery services, job counseling and placement, life skills classes, financial literacy training, practical tenancy training, parenting classes, and children's programs. Formerly Tri-City Homeless Coalition. Alameda County (below Oakland); homelessness; low-income; services; shelters 10/29/2001 06/20/2009 acow info@abodeservices.org http://www.abodeservices.org Abolition 2000 An international global network working for a treaty to eliminate nuclear weapons within a time-bound framework. It is open to all organizations endorsing the Abolition 2000 Statement. The Network aims at providing groups concerned with nuclear issues a forum for the exchange of information and the development of joint initiatives. The Abolition 2000 Network meets once a year and communicates on an ongoing basis via a number of list serves and through conferences, teleconferencing, and periodic mailings. coalitions; global issues; international law; networking; nuclear weapons / testing 02/08/1997 03/29/2010 surf http://www.abolition2000.org Abortion Clinics OnLine ACOL A directory service comprised of providers of abortion services and other reproductive health care. Includes private physicians' offices, state licensed clinics, private clinics, and hospital abortion services. abortion rights; directories; health; healthcare access; hospitals; reproductive rights; services 07/20/1996 02/11/2007 surf http://www.gynpages.com About-Face Mission is to equip women and girls with tools to understand and resist the harmful stereotypes of women the media disseminates. There are three components to About-Face's program, Education into Action: media-literacy workshops, action groups, and a resource-filled web site.^^Our ultimate goal, the About-Face vision, is to imbue girls and women with the power to free themselves from body-related oppression, so they will be capable of fulfilling their potential. eating disorders; humor; imagism; media criticism; psychology; research; women 02/08/1999 04/08/2007 surf http://www.about-face.org abrupt: Apocalyptic Optimism for the End of History Culture jamming and more. culture jamming; history 11/29/1997 02/11/2007 surf http://www.abrupt.org/ ACCESS POBox 3609 Oakland CA 94609 (510) 923-0739; (800) 376-4636 (English hotline); (888) 442-2237 (Spanish hotline) (510) 923-0014 Exists to make reproductive health and choice a concrete reality -- not just a theoretical right -- for all women. We use a combination of direct services, community education and policy advocacy to promote real reproductive options and access to quality health care for low-income and uninsured women, young women, immigrant women and women in rural or isolated areas. No other organization in California provides the same range of support to women who are seeking or considering an abortion. healthcare access; reproductive rights; women 12/30/1994 03/01/2008 true http://www.whrc-access.org/ Access Institute for Psychological Services near Page 110 Gough Street, Suite 301 San Francisco CA 94102 (415) 861-5449 (415) 861-3252 Dedicated to making quality mental health care affordable to San Franciscans. We provide a full range of psychological services—including psychological assessment, psychotherapy and medication consultation—to individuals, couples, families, and children. Services are offered on a sliding scale, dependent upon a patient’s monthly income. Access Institute is located in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco, close to Market Street and major transportation lines. mental health; psychology; psychotherapy; services 06/27/2004 11/10/2007 acow info@accessinst.org http://www.accessinst.org ACCION International A nonprofit that fights poverty through microlending. Every day, millions of enterprising women and men around the world struggle to better their lives by opening tiny businesses. They work exhausting hours yet they barely scrape by. What they need to break free is a little credit - a loan as small as $100. With ACCION, they can get it. microenterprise; poverty 03/06/2005 06/07/2008 surf http://www.accion.org Accion Latina between Harrison and Alabama 2958 24th Street San Francisco CA 94110 (415) 648-1045 (415) 648-1046 A non-profit, San Francisco-based organization founded in 1987 to promote social change and cultural pride in the Latino community. We produce a bilingual newspaper, an annual Latino music festival, and coordinate a journalism project for community youth. Our projects are a training ground for young people educating them on cultural traditions, increasing their social awareness, and inspiring them to serve the community. We are a volunteer-based collective committed to excellence in Latino education, art and culture. Our office is located in the Mission district, San Francisco's historic Latino community. art; Caribbean; journalism; Latin America; Latinas / Latinos; music; newspapers; youth 05/04/2006 01/11/2010 surf http://accionlatina.org Acme Electric Solar Systems 2822 Mathews Street Berkeley CA 94702 (510) 644-2367 (510) 845-3401 Acme Electric is a licensed electrical contractor specializing in solar electric systems for homes and businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area. products; solar energy 05/02/2004 11/10/2007 acow bruce@acmesolar.com http://www.acmesolar.com Act for Love An on-line activist-oriented dating service. relationships 05/21/2003 02/11/2007 surf http://www.actforlove.org/ Acterra: Action for a Sustainable Earth 3921 East Bayshore Road Palo Alto CA 94303-4303 (650) 962-9876 Mission is to bring people together to create local solutions for a healthy planet.^^Acterra was formed in 2000 by the merger of two of the region's most respected and effective environmental organizations: the Peninsula Conservation Center Foundation (founded in 1970) and Bay Area Action (formed in 1990). Our long history of innovation and partnership enables us to draw on the wisdom and experience of two generations of environmental leaders. calendars; directories; ecology; Santa Clara County 06/01/1991 03/29/2010 surf http://www.Acterra.org Action Alliance for Children The Hunt House 1201 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Oakland CA 94612-1217 (510) 444-7136 A nonprofit information agency committed to educating and empowering people who work with and for children. The organization serves as a resource for policy makers, children's service providers and advocates, and the media. Publishes Children's Advocate, a bimonthly newsmagazine. children; family; newspapers; policy 06/01/1991 02/11/2007 acow aac@4children.org http://www.4children.org Action Alliance for Children AAC 1201 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Oakland CA 94612 (510) 444-7136 (510) 444-7138 Works to inform, educate, connect, and inspire people who work with and on behalf of children throughout California. We provide useful, reader-friendly information on current issues, trends, and public policies that affect children and families, for families, early care and education staff, people who work with them, and advocates.^^We are committed to improving the lives of children and families and believes that providing information is a key step towards this goal. children; policy 12/26/2008 12/26/2008 surf aac@4children.org http://www.4children.org/ Action for Animals POBox 20184 Oakland CA 94620 (510) 652-5603 (510) 654-7432 Publishes a monthly calendar of events for Bay Area animal rights and environmental activists for $20 per year ($35 for organizations). Does public speaking in schools. Has a major focus on live animals in food markets and animals in entertainment: rodeos, circuses, zoos, and maritime parks. animal liberation; calendars; ecology; parks 04/01/1992 04/21/2008 trum afa@mcn.org Action For Nature AFN 2269 Chestnut Street #263 San Francisco CA 94123 (415) 513-2421 (415) 922-5717 A local nonprofit that encourages young people to take personal action to nurture and protect a healthy environment on which all life depends. Every year we award scholarships to youth around the world for their environmental work. ecology; youth 11/12/2009 11/12/2009 ers mail@actionfornature.org http://www.actionfornature.org ActionLA.org The fiscal umbrella for ActionLA affinity group, ActionLA web page/Listserv, Changelinks monthly newspaper, Peace No War Network, National Immigrant Solidarity Network, and US-Mexico Border Action Projects.^^We are part of the Los Angeles activist communities, and we offer our resources to help labor, immigrant, youth, environment and economic justice movements across the city and^California. direct action; directories; economic justice; immigrants; labor; militarism; nonviolence; peace; youth 10/31/2003 02/11/2007 surf http://www.actionla.org Active Voice 600 Townsend Street #140 San Francisco CA 94103 (415) 487-2000 (415) 487-2260 A team of strategic communication specialists who put powerful media to work for personal and institutional change in communities, workplaces, and campuses across America. Through our practical guides, hands-on workshops, stimulating events and key partnerships nationwide, Active Voice moves people from thought to action. By highlighting compelling personal stories and perspectives seldom found in mainstream media, we offer a much-needed outlet to people across America to speak out, listen up, and take the initiative for positive change. classes / courses; communications; media 05/26/2005 11/09/2008 acow info@activevoice.net http://www.activevoice.net/ Activism Links of the Open Directory Project The Open Directory Project's (dmoz) directory of activism-related web links. directories 02/05/2000 04/08/2007 surf http://dmoz.org/Society/Activism/ Activist San Diego A social justice organization that promotes and facilitates the development of an active, inter-related, progressive community in San Diego through networking, culture and electronic technology. The web site includes calendars of events and an organizational directory. calendars; coalitions; directories; networking 10/03/1999 06/07/2008 surf http://www.activistsandiego.org/ Adams ESQ 449 Fifteenth Street, Atrium Level Oakland CA 94612 The law firm of Adams ESQ represents children with disabilities and fights school districts to obtain special education and related services such as 1:1 tutoring, speech and language, school-based counseling, behavior intervention, college preparation, assistive technology and more. Retainer fees are waived for low-income families that qualify for our modest means program. Courteous, bilingual (Spanish/English) staff, advocates and attorneys are available to assist parents and their children throughout the Bay Area. assistive technology; children; counseling; disabilities; lawyers; low-income; mentoring; public education 08/19/2007 08/19/2007 ers info@adamsesq.com http://www.adamsesq.com Adbusters A magazine that takes on media culture and consumer culture, presenting parodies of the most insidious ad campaigns of our times. advertising; consumer lifestyle; culture jamming; humor; magazines; media; media criticism 06/01/1996 04/08/2007 surf http://www.adbusters.org/ Adopt A Special Kid AASK 8201 Edgewater Drive, Suite 103 Oakland CA 94621 (510) 553-1748 x12; (888) 680-7349 (toll-free) (510) 553-1747 Believes that every child has the right to a safe, stable and nurturing home and that all children are adoptable. Adopt A Special Kid provides education and support services to adoptive and foster families and children. We promote positive changes to benefit children who are in the child welfare system.^ ^AASK provides complete, no-fee foster and adoption services to families interested in helping children in the foster care system. AASK also offers fee-for-service home studies and other services for families wishing to adopt children from outside of the system. adoption & foster care; services 05/14/2006 04/16/2009 email info@aask.org http://aask.org/ Adoption Connection 2150 Post Street San Francisco CA 94115 (415) 359-2494; (800) 972-9225 (birthparents only) (415) 359-2490 A non-profit licensed adoption agency completing domestic, infant adoptions and international adoption services. We work with birth families from across the nation and adoptive families in 19 counties in Northern California. As a full service agency we can provide services such as: homestudy, counseling, relinquishment, post placement, and second parent/domestic partner adoption services. Adoption Connection welcomes couples and individuals of all ages, religions, ethnic backgrounds or sexual orientation. adoption & foster care; children; counseling; family; services 09/29/2001 06/07/2008 acow families@adoptionconnection.org http://www.adoptionconnection.org Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Program ASCA The Morris Center POBox 14477 San Francisco CA 94114 An international self-help support group program designed specifically for adult survivors of neglect, physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse.^^ The ASCA program offers:^* Community based self-help support groups^* Provider based self-help support groups^* Web based self-help support groups^* Survivor to Thriver workbooks^ child abuse; psychology; self-help; support groups 05/01/2005 01/17/2009 acow info@ascasupport.org http://www.ascasupport.org Afghan Hound Rescue of California POBox 3508 Redwood City CA 94064 (650) 678-9984 (650) 364-1957 A volunteer organization dedicated to saving Afghan Hounds from homelessness and euthanasia. We are an independent rescue group that operates under the approved guidelines of, and in cooperation with, the Afghan Hound Club of America Rescue (www.agfhanhound.net). We are a no kill organization. We DO NOT have a kennel facility; all rescues are fostered in the private homes of our volunteers. animal liberation; animal shelters and adoption; San Mateo County 10/29/2008 10/29/2008 ers info@afghanhound911.com http://www.afghanhound911.com Afghan Women's Mission Works closely with RAWA to support health, educational, and other programs for Afghan women. Afghanistan; healthcare access; hospitals; Pakistan; refugees; women 09/23/2001 06/07/2008 surf http://afghanwomensmission.org afghans for Afghans POBox 475843 San Francisco CA 94147-5843 afghans for Afghans is a humanitarian and educational people-to-people project that knits and crochets wool blankets, sweaters, vests, socks, mittens, and hats for the people of Afghanistan. The project started in response to the war that unfolded after 9/11. This follows a long-time American tradition of knitting for others at times of war and crisis. As of late 2007, US and Canadian volunteers have made more than 62,000 top-quality blankets and garments as a gesture of friendship and respect for Afghan children, women, and men. Afghanistan; crafts; humanitarian aid; material aid; refugees; textiles 04/02/2002 11/10/2007 acow afghans4Afghans@aol.com http://www.afghansforafghans.org/ AfricaJack Foundation 400 Derby Avenue #7 Oakland CA 94601 (510) 533-5912 Mission is to improve the lives of children in Sub-Saharan Africa affected by the AIDS pandemic through magical events and connections.^^How do we accomplish it? We build learning centers at AIDS orphanages where children can learn local and world trade skills to earn an income to support their future families. This will also build local commerce.^^What makes us different? Every donated dollar goes directly to benefit the children. No administrative costs or fees are deducted.^^A 501(c)(3) Corporation. Africa; AIDS / HIV; children; education; orphans 05/27/2007 05/27/2007 ers info@africajack.com http://www.africajack.com African American Art and Culture Complex between Webster and Laguna 762 Fulton Street San Francisco CA 94102 (415) 922-2049 A three-floor art-deco style complex housing the Buriel Clay Theater, the Sargent Johnson Gallery, several workshops and classrooms, and visual arts studios. The center's programs reflect diversity and highlight African American art in its traditional and contemporary forms. African Americans; art; classes / courses; diversity; theatre 12/21/2002 09/20/2006 trum African Immigrant and Refugee Resource Center AIRRC at Eddy 1290 Fillmore Street, Suite 104 San Francisco CA 94115 (415) 433-7300; (415) 433-7301 Mission is to provide African and other immigrants and refugees of the Bay Area with the tools that they need to lead independent, productive, and dignified lives and to become contributing members of the Bay Area Community. The AIRRC provides all of its services free of charge.^^We provide a range of services to complement the job development component. AIRRC assists clients in filling out immigration / INS forms, job applications and divorce papers. The Center also provides crisis intervention counseling, bus tickets, translation / interpretation assistance, and referral services. Africa; counseling; employment; immigrants; refugees; services 01/19/2008 01/19/2008 ers http://www.airrc.org/ African Immigrants' Social & Cultural Services AISCS POBox 7776 Berkeley CA 94707-0776 (510) 273-9044 We at AISCS have a dual mission:^^- Helping communities in Africa with education, vocational training, medical services, and community organization^^- Helping African immigrants adjust to the social and cultural changes they experience in the United States. Africa; classes / courses; employment; immigrants; services 09/21/2009 09/21/2009 event info@aiscs.org http://www.aiscs.org Against the Grain A radio and web media project whose aim is to provide in-depth analysis and commentary on a variety of matters -- political, economic, social and cultural -- important to progressive and radical thinking and activism. We're based at the studios of Pacifica station KPFA-FM in Berkeley, California. analysis; economics; radio; socioeconomic models 10/17/2004 04/20/2008 surf http://www.againstthegrain.org Agape Foundation 1095 Market Street, Suite 304 San Francisco CA 94103 (415) 701-8707 (415) 701-8706 A nonprofit tax-exempt foundation that raises and distributes funds to groups working for nonviolent social change. Agape provides seed grants, loans and fiscal sponsorship to organizations addressing the following six areas: Peace, Human Rights, Environmental Protection, Economic Justice, Progressive Arts & Media and Grassroots Organizing Support. art; ecology; economic justice; grants / financial aid; human rights; nonviolence; peace 02/01/1991 04/20/2008 acow info@agapefdn.org http://www.agapefdn.org Agua Para la Vida near Telegraph and Ashby 2311 Webster Street Berkeley CA 94705 (510) 643-8003 Helps rural Nicaraguan communities build their own drinking water and sanitation systems. development; health; Nicaragua; rural life; self-help; volunteer matching; water 03/01/1991 11/09/2008 acow http://www.aplv.org AIDS Coalition Silicon Valley SCCAC 12 South First Street, Suite 1110 San Jose CA 95113 (408) 451-WALK (451-9255) (408) 248-7423 Dedicated to raising awareness of local HIV/AIDS issues, and raising money to support local agencies providing HIV/AIDS services & programs. Sponsors the Walk for AIDS Silicon Valley. AIDS / HIV; coalitions; Santa Clara County 07/24/2001 10/12/2008 email info@aidscoalition.org http://www.walkforaids.org AIDS Emergency Fund between 5th and 6th Streets 965 Mission Street, Suite 630 San Francisco CA 94103 (415) 558-6999 (415) 558-6990 A volunteer-run, community-funded agency that provides emergency financial aid to low-income persons with AIDS or disabling HIV. AIDS / HIV; community-building; finance; grants / financial aid; low-income; volunteer matching 12/26/1992 02/11/2007 acow http://www.AIDSEmergencyFund.org/ AIDS Housing Alliance / SF 427 South Van Ness Avenue San Francisco CA 94103 (415) 552-3242 (415) 703-8639 Believes in a world where all people have a safe, decent, and affordable home. Toward this vision, we prevent homelessness for people with HIV/AIDS by protecting the housing we already have, providing resources to secure new housing, and promoting public policy to increase opportunity for all. AIDS / HIV; coalitions; homelessness; housing; policy 04/05/2008 04/05/2008 event info@ahasf.org http://www.ahasf.org/ AIDS Legal Referral Panel ALRP 1663 Mission Street, Suite 500 San Francisco CA 94103 (415) 701-1100 (client line); (415) 701-1200 (business line) (415) 701-1400 Assists persons with AIDS and HIV infection with a wide range of legal problems, from creditor problems or housing difficulties to wills and powers of attorney. Recruits attorneys and others to provide free and low-cost legal services. Provides staff and volunteer training to HIV service providers. Advocates for the rights of people with HIV. Supported by individual donations and volunteers. AIDS / HIV; classes / courses; housing; law; lawyers; legal services; services; volunteer matching 01/23/1995 07/08/2007 acow info@alrp.org http://www.alrp.org/ Air America Radio A collaborative effort that brings together a group of experienced radio entrepreneurs with a talented team of creative artists. We are a new voice in talk radio: a smart voice with a sense of humor. It brings to the marketplace an unserved need. We give voice to what millions of Americans are thinking, but can't hear on radio. Until now! editorial comment; humor; news; radio 04/11/2004 11/10/2007 surf http://www.airamericaradio.com/ Air Quality Management District Bay Area near Van Ness 939 Ellis Street San Francisco CA 94109-7714 (415) 771-6000 The regional, government agency that regulates sources of air pollution within the nine San Francisco Bay Area Counties. air; municipal government; pollution 04/25/1993 06/24/2009 surf http://www.baaqmd.gov AK Press 674-A 23rd Street Oakland CA 94612 (510) 208-1700 (510) 208-1701 A worker run book publisher and distributor organized around anarchist principles. All decision-making, including which titles we distribute and what we publish, is made collectively. Our goal is to make available radical books and other materials, titles that are published by independent presses, not the corporate giants, titles with which you can make a positive change in the world. anarchism; book publishers; book sellers; magazines; mail-order; products 07/30/1994 02/11/2007 acow info@akpress.org http://www.akpress.org Akha Heritage Foundation We work to protect the human rights of the Akha people in Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, China and Vietnam. Our work includes protection for Akha language and culture, defending land rights, ending abuses by security forces, preventing the removal of Akha children, improving health care and providing clean water systems. We are joined by volunteers from around the world, and we also encourage people to share the work by starting their own projects to bolster the Akha cause. You can join us in person or on the net, or help in an Akha village. deforestation; human rights; indigenous people; Myanmar; Thailand; Vietnam; water 01/21/2002 03/28/2009 surf http://www.akha.org/ Al Jazeera Iraq; Middle East; news on-line 03/23/2003 02/11/2007 surf http://aljazeera.com/ Al-Awda: The Palestine Right to Return Coalition A broad-based, non-partisan, democratic, and charitable organization of grassroots activists and students committed to comprehensive public education on the rights of all Palestinian refugees to return to their homes and lands of origin, and to full restitution of all their confiscated and destroyed property in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, International law and the numerous United Nations Resolutions upholding such rights. coalitions; human rights; international law; Palestinians; United Nations 09/15/2001 06/07/2008 surf http://al-awda.org/ Alameda County Community Food Bank POBox 2599 Oakland CA 94614 (510) 834-3663 (510) 834-3773 A central clearinghouse for donated food. Nonprofit organizations that distribute free food to low-income people in Alameda County are eligible for membership. Alameda County (below Oakland); food banks; hunger; low-income 11/02/1992 11/10/2007 acow info@accfb.org http://www.accfb.org Alameda County Computer Resource Center 1501 Eastshore Highway Berkeley CA 94710 (510) 528-4052 (510) 528-4053 We will recycle anything that you can plug into a power outlet. This means we will recycle your computer, VCR, television, copy machine, and even your microwave and toaster, but not your large appliances such as a washing machine or refrigerator. When you give us your computer, you will receive a tax write-off, and we will attempt to fix your equipment and then give it away to someone who is unable to afford to buy a computer. If we are unable to reuse your equipment, it will be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. computers; recycling 07/20/2003 04/08/2007 acow info@accrc.org http://www.accrc.org/ Alameda Creek Alliance POBox 192 Canyon CA 94516 (510) 499-9185 (415) 436-9683 A volunteer-based community watershed group working to restore native steelhead trout to Alameda Creek. The Alameda Creek watershed is the largest drainage in the southern San Francisco Bay region, encompassing almost 700 square miles. Alameda County (below Oakland); creek restoration; endangered species / habitat; water; watersheds 08/22/2004 02/10/2008 acow alamedacreek-AT-hotmail.com http://www.alamedacreek.org Alameda Family Services 2325 Clement Avenue Alameda CA 94501 (510) 629-6300 (510) 865-1930 A human services organization, active in Alameda and the East Bay, whose programs improve the emotional, psychological, and physical health of children, youth, and families. Programs include new parent support, Head Start, school-based health centers, homeless youth services, counseling, drug and alcohol treatment, and a clinical training program. Formerly known as Xanthos. alcohol; children; classes / courses; counseling; drugs; family; health; homelessness; psychology; services; youth 03/31/2002 10/04/2009 acow info@alamedafs.org http://www.alamedafs.org/ Alameda Food Bank POBox 2167 Alameda CA 94501 (510) 523-5850 Mission is to provide nutritious food to the low-income residents of the City of Alameda on a non-discriminating basis. The Alameda Emergency Food Bank is a private, non-affiliated, non-profit, tax-exempt agency. Board members and virtually all staff are dedicated volunteers from the community.^^Located at 1900 Thau Way in Alameda. food banks; hunger; low-income; material aid; services 07/11/2004 02/10/2008 acow alamedafoodbank@alamedanet.net http://www.alamedafoodbank.org Alameda Green Parties The web site of the City of Alameda Greens, Oakland Greens, and Campus Greens. greens; political parties 05/12/2002 06/24/2009 surf http://cagreens.org/alameda/ Alameda Peace Network A group of Alameda residents who believe that peaceful solutions to local, national and international conflicts are possible and desirable. We are committed to non-violence and welcome diversity and new ideas. nonviolence; peace 04/08/2003 02/11/2007 acow http://www.alamedapeacenetwork.org/ Alameda Point Collaborative APC 677 West Ranger Avenue Alameda CA 94501 (510) 898-7800 (510) 898-7858 Works to end homelessness by providing housing and services to create communities where formerly homeless residents can flourish. APC is situated on the former Alameda Naval Air Station, and operates 239 housing units. APC provides affordable housing, job training, health services and employment in a community that fosters support and interaction. APC operates a community garden, bike shop, commercial plant nursery, health center and community center.^^APC is fertile ground for several community-based projects. APC is home to the Growing Youth Project (GYP), which employs resident youth working to build a sustainable food system for Alameda Point. GYP operates a community garden, weekly produce delivery and teaches residents about cooking and nutrition. APC also gave birth to Ploughshares Nursery (www.ploughsharesnursery.com), a commercial nursery specializing in native, drought-tolerant plants. Finally, APC sponsors Cycles of Change, a nonprofit community bike shop that recycles donated bikes and sells them to the public. community-building; cycling; gardening; homelessness; housing; mental health; services 03/27/2006 08/22/2008 email info@apcollaborative.org http://www.apcollaborative.org/ Albion Monitor A different kind of media source, with coverage of the important news stories ignored by the mainstream press, as well as the overlooked angles of stories that make the headlines. Most content is available with a $9.95 per year subscription. calendars; news on-line; Sonoma County 11/13/1995 02/11/2007 surf http://www.monitor.net/monitor Alcatraz Cruises: A Union Busting Experience Boycott Hornblower! The National Park Service awarded the exclusive and lucrative Alcatraz ferry contract to Hornblower Yachts (Alcatraz Cruises) for ten years (2005-2015).^^Every year at least 1,500,000 visitors take the ferry to and from the island (there is no other way). Hornblower refuses to hire qualified, trained, professional Inland Boatmen's Union (IBU) and Masters, Mates, and Pilots association (MM&P) workers who have performed this work safely since 1973.^^We will not stand by and let Hornblower do this to us. This is our side of the story. An injury to one is an injury to all! boycotts; labor; transportation; water 01/28/2007 01/28/2007 flyer, surf http://alcatrazunion.com/ Alemany Farm (415) 261-2705 A project of the Alemany Resident Management Corporation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving conditions in the Alemany Community, a 165-unit public housing development beset by high unemployment and recurring violence.^^Alemany Farm empowers San Francisco residents to grow their own food,^and through that process encourages people to become more engaged with their communities. We grow organic food and green jobs for low-income communities, while sowing the seeds for economic and environmental justice. economic justice; employment; environmental justice; local food; low-income; organic agriculture 02/05/2009 02/05/2009 surf http://www.alemanyfarm.org/ Alexander Berkman Social Club For the appreciation of anarchism, anarchist history, and culture. We see to reawaken, revive, and reinvigorate the rich history of anarchism in the San Francisco Bay Area. We believe that there is a vibrant anarchist past that can inform our present practice. anarchism; history; study groups 06/07/2008 06/07/2008 event http://www.myspace.com/alexanderberkmansocialclub All Of Us Or None poster archive project AOUON (510) 418-5193 Started by Free Speech Movement activist Michael Rossman in 1977 to gather and document the poster-work of modern progressive movements in the United States. Though earlier work is included, its focus is on the domestic political poster renaissance, which began in 1965 and continues to this day. The Archive gathered posters from all streams of progressive activity — from movements of protest, liberation, and affirmative action, trade-union and community struggles, to electoral and environmental organizing, community services, and visionary manifestos. archiving; free speech; posters and flyers 06/20/2009 06/20/2009 email lcushing@igc.org http://www.docspopuli.org/articles/AOUON.html Alliance For A Better District 6 POBox 420782 San Francisco CA 94142-0782 (415) 820-1560 A non-partisan, not for profit, civic education organization devoted to increasing low and very low income participation in elections and government. coalitions; education; elections; government; low-income 01/14/2002 03/28/2009 acow sf_district6@yahoo.com http://www.geocities.com/sf_district6/ Alliance for Advancing Nonprofit Health Care The Alliance’s sole purpose is to protect and enhance the abilities of nonprofit healthcare organizations to serve society and their individual communities. coalitions; health 12/06/2003 05/06/2007 surf http://www.nonprofithealthcare.org/ Alliance for Preserving the Truth of Sino-Japanese War APTSJW POBox 2066 Cupertino CA 95015-2066 (415) 398-7758 Addresses the grave concern that the Japanese government and Japan’s prominent political and business leaders continue to distort the history of its brutal aggression against China and her people during the Sino-Japanese War (1931-1945), and their blunt refusal to accept Japan’s war responsibilities. China; history; Japan; militarism; Santa Clara County 01/26/1996 11/10/2007 acow http://www.sjwar.org/ Ally Action 1924 Grant Street, Suite 4 Concord CA 94520-2426 (925) 685-5480 (925) 685-5413 Ally Action strives to assure that schools are safe, inclusive, and effective for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. bisexuals; Gays; Lesbians; networking; public education; sexual minorities; transgenders 07/04/1996 09/13/2008 surf info@allyaction.org http://www.allyaction.org Alter Eco Fair Trade 2339 Third Street, Suite 15 San Francisco CA 94107 (415) 701-1212 (415) 701-1213 Alter Eco Fair Trade products are farmed sustainably and ethically traded, providing fair prices to farmers in developing countries. Alter Eco is a San Francisco-based start-up company that exclusively imports Fair Trade foods, such as tea, rice, quinoa, coffee and sugar. Alter Eco is distributed in Northern California stores, including Whole Foods Market, Andronico’s, Rainbow Market, Lunardi's, New Leaf Community Markets as well as several other natural food stores in the Bay Area. development; fair trade; food; organic agriculture; products; sustainability 10/23/2005 02/10/2007 email contact@altereco-usa.com http://www.altereco.com Alter Systems 2313 4th Street Berkeley CA 94710 (866) 568-5579 (510) 868-0846 A Berkeley-based, progressive company that services Northern California’s growing energy needs with a sustainable approach. Alter Systems offers an array of alternative energy designs and systems with an emphasis on solar energy. energy; products; solar energy; sustainability 04/24/2005 11/09/2008 acow http://www.altersystems.com Alternative Family Services, Inc. AFS 250 Executive Park Blvd, Suite 4900 San Francisco CA 94134 (415) 656-0116 (415) 656-0117 Provides therapeutic foster care, short-term emergency foster care and adoption services for abused, neglected and developmentally disabled children in the Bay Area. AFS, a not-for-profit corporation, is licensed by the State of California as a Foster Family Agency and as an Adoption Agency. AFS has locations in Oakland, San Francisco, Vallejo and Santa Rosa. adoption & foster care; disabilities; mental health; services 05/27/2007 05/27/2007 ers hmatias@afs4kids.org http://www.afs4kids.org/ Alternative Press Review An independent not-for-profit quarterly publication of A.A.L. Press. Your guide beyond the mainstream. magazines 09/16/2001 06/07/2008 surf http://www.altpr.org/ Alternative Radio A weekly one-hour public affairs program offered free to all public radio stations in the U.S., Canada, Europe, South Africa, Australia, and on short-wave on Radio for Peace International. AR provides information, analyses and views that are frequently ignored or distorted in other media. analysis; free speech; mail-order; radio; speakers 07/25/1999 11/09/2008 surf http://www.alternativeradio.org/ AlterNet Alternative News Network An award-winning news website and online community that creates original journalism and aggregates top content from over 200 independent media sources. AlterNet.org features 12 Special Coverage Areas, including Health, Media, Immigration, Environment, Human Rights and more.^^Established in 1998, AlterNet provides free online content to millions of readers, helping our audience to navigate a culture of information overload and providing an alternative to commercial media. Our aim is to stimulate, inform, and instigate. ecology; editorial comment; health; human rights; immigrants; media; news on-line 10/12/1996 11/12/2009 email http://www.alternet.org AlterNetRides.com AlterNetRides offers you a simple, inexpensive, hassle-free way of providing a completely automated rideshare/carpool service for your organization. We set up your location & send you your link, you place the link on your web site, and presto! You have a rideshare / carpool service -- no hardware or software installation required.^^And our service works nationwide. Companies can offer a rideshare / carpool option for all employees anywhere in the U.S. Learn how fast and easy we make providing this service for all of your locations. carpools; networking; transportation 07/21/2002 01/11/2010 surf http://AlterNetRides.com Amazigh Cultural Association in America ACAA A non-profit organization operated exclusively for cultural, educational, and scientific purposes to contribute to saving, promoting, and enriching the Amazigh (Berber) language and culture. The practice of Amazigh language and culture has been seriously diminished by long periods of non-recognition in North African countries, officially identified as Arab and where Arabic is the only recognized and official language, and by immigration. Africa; Arabs; Berbers; cultural survival; immigrants; indigenous people 12/25/2000 04/08/2007 surf http://www.tamazgha.org Amazigh Voice A web site of news and links pertaining to Amizigh (Berber) human rights in North Africa. Africa; Berbers; human rights; news 08/25/2001 06/07/2008 surf http://www.amazigh-voice.com/ Amazon Watch Works with indigenous and environmental organizations in the Amazon Basin to defend the environment and advance indigenous peoples' rights in the face of large-scale industrial development --- oil & gas pipelines, power lines, roads, and other mega-projects. corporations; development; indigenous people; petroleum; South America; transportation; watchdog groups 08/13/2000 02/18/2007 surf http://www.amazonwatch.org/ American Association for Palestinian Equal Rights AAPER America's Pro-Palestine, Pro-Peace lobby. AAPER's mission is to educate the American public about Palestinian human and national rights, and about the role of the US in the Arab-Israeli relationship, and to shape a US foreign policy that recognizes and seeks to advance the human and national rights of the Palestinian people. foreign policy; lobbying; Palestinians; peace 06/14/2003 02/18/2007 surf http://americansforpalestine.org American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California ACLU-NC near 13th Street 39 Drumm Street San Francisco CA 94111 (415) 621-2493 (415) 255-1478 Provides legal assistance to protect civil liberties and constitutional rights. Provides impact litigation, counseling and legal referral, assistance to attorneys and advocates for constitutional rights, lobbying, and community organizing and workshops. civil liberties; counseling; email list servers; lawyers; legal services; libraries; litigation; lobbying; privacy 02/01/1991 02/18/2007 surf http://www.aclunc.org American Community Gardening Association ACGA A bi-national nonprofit membership organization of professionals, volunteers and supporters of community greening in urban and rural communities. The Association recognizes that community gardening improves the quality of life for people by providing a catalyst for neighborhood and community development, stimulating social interaction, encouraging self-reliance, beautifying neighborhoods, producing nutritious food, reducing family food budgets, conserving resources and creating opportunities for recreation, exercise, therapy and education. community-building; gardening; professionals 09/06/1999 11/09/2008 surf http://www.communitygarden.org American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today ADAPT We are fighting so people with disabilities can live in the community with real supports instead of being locked away in nursing homes and other institutions. autonomy; community-building; disabilities; nursing homes 02/17/2001 04/08/2007 surf http://www.adapt.org/ American Farmland Trust AFT The leading national organization dedicated to saving America’s farm and ranch land, promoting healthy farming practices and supporting farms and farmers. As the vital link among farmers, conservationists and policy-makers, we’re focused on ensuring the availability of fresh food, a healthy environment and strong local economies across the nation. agriculture; conservation; development; policy; sustainability 11/29/2002 03/29/2010 surf http://farmland.org/ American Friends Service Committee AFSC 65 Ninth Street San Francisco CA 94103-1401 (415) 565-0201 (415) 565-0204 An international Quaker-based organization promoting peace and justice. This is the Pacific Mountain Regional Office, whose programs address criminal justice alternatives, youth and militarism, emergency relief, African concerns, Middle East peace, American Indian concerns, farm labor rights, homeless organizing and rural economic alternatives. agriculture; Asian Americans; criminal justice; economic justice; homelessness; immigrants; material aid; Middle East; militarism; Native Americans; Pacific Islands; police accountability; volunteer matching; youth 02/01/1991 11/09/2008 acow alessik@afsc.org http://www.afsc.org/ American Hiking Society AHS The only national organization dedicated to serving hikers and protecting the nation's hiking trails. From the halls of Congress to the backcountry, AHS speaks up for America's hikers and the trails they love. conservation; hiking; land use; lobbying; outdoor activity; trails 11/07/1999 04/08/2007 surf http://www.americanhiking.org/ American Homeowners Resource Center AHRC A comprehensive public interest data center dealing with homeowner associations, with links to related Web sites. The data center includes profiles of HOA's, the history of the development of HOA's as a form of housing, relevant legislation and litigation, the lobbying efforts by special interests, the Homeowner Bill of Rights and relevant news articles. The site provides links to HOA Web sites, to local, state and federal government agencies, relevant publications, and private organizations promoting human rights and social justice. As homeowner associations have largely developed without any concern for individual rights of homeowners, the Homeowner Bill of Rights seeks to redress that imbalance. development; directories; government; history; homeowners associations; housing; human rights; legislation; litigation; lobbying; news on-line 01/26/2002 03/28/2009 surf http://www.ahrc.com American Humanist Association Represents both secular and religious naturalistic humanism, and cooperates with other national and international humanist organizations to advance the ideals of humanism. Humanism is a rational philosophy informed by science, inspired by art, and motivated by compassion. Affirming the dignity of each human being, it supports the maximization of individual liberty and opportunity consonant with social and planetary responsibility. Free of supernaturalism, it recognizes human beings as a part of nature and holds that values --- be they religious, ethical, social, or political--have their source in human experience and culture. art; humanism; religion; science 09/06/1999 11/09/2008 surf http://www.americanhumanist.org/ American Indian Movement - West (415) 566-5788 Native Americans 02/17/2009 02/17/2009 event, surf gazelbe@yahoo.com http://www.aimwest.info American Institute of Architects East Bay AIA 1405 Clay Street Oakland CA 94612 (510) 464-3600 (510) 464-3616 For almost 150 years, members of The American Institute of Architects have worked with each other and their communities to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings and cityscapes. AIA members have access to the right people, knowledge, and tools to create better design, and through such resources and access, they help clients and communities make their visions real. Visit our web site to see enhanced collaboration in action. architecture; professionals; sustainability 03/24/2007 03/24/2007 ers info@aiaeb.org http://www.aiaeb.org http://aiaeastbay.blogspot.com American Lands Alliance America's wildlife and wildlands continue to be threatened by logging, roadbuilding, grazing and mining. This broad coalition of activists and organizations is dedicated to protecting our forest heritage and restoring ecological integrity to the landscape. coalitions; conservation; deforestation; mining; wilderness; wildlife 07/31/1999 07/08/2007 surf http://www.americanlands.org/ American Library Association The voice of America's libraries. Provides leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all. Tracks legislation that restricts public access to information. Covers censorship and free speech topics in a newsletter. censorship; free speech; freedom of information; legislation; libraries 03/03/1996 02/18/2007 surf http://www.ala.org American Movement for World Government AMWG We believe the only way to solve and resolve global issues is through the establishment of a democratic World Federal Government.^^That such a world government, could be established through a transformation of the United Nations, a World Constitutional Convention, or other legal means. global issues; United Nations; world government 02/05/2004 07/08/2007 surf http://www.amwg.org/ American Muslim Voice AMV 39675 Cedar Blvd, Suite 295-D Newark CA 94560 (650) 387-1994 The AMV is committed to bridge the gap between all communities and foster life long friendships with all.^^We will work with all Muslim and non-Muslim organizations/groups who share our dedication and commitment to protect and preserve civil liberties and constitutional rights for all and protect human rights.^^We regard all humans as equal and will stand by all oppressed and targeted communities in their plight. We feel strongly about protecting and improving human rights globally. civil liberties; human rights; Muslims 08/12/2006 03/29/2010 acow amvoiceorg@gmail.com http://www.amuslimvoice.org American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee ADC A civil rights organization committed to defending the rights of people of Arab descent and promoting their rich cultural heritage. ADC, which is non-sectarian, non- partisan is the largest Arab-American grassroots organization in the United States. It was founded in 1980 by former Senator James Abourezk and has chapters nationwide. It is based in Washington, D.C. Arab Americans; civil rights; discrimination 04/25/1999 01/11/2010 surf http://www.adc.org/ Americans for a Palestinian State POBox 99635 Emeryville CA 94662 (888) 878-3708 A Political Action Committee (PAC). Our mission is to provide support to congressional representatives in order to enable them to help find a fair solution to the Palestinian / Israeli conflict.^^The peace and security of the United States are tied to the peace and security of both Israel and the Palestinians. No one can be safe until all are safe. While both sides are committing atrocities, the cause of the conflict is the occupation, settlements and crimes against humanity committed by Israel on the Palestinians. These crimes are aided and abetted by us, the American taxpayer. Israelis; Palestinians; peace; Political Action Committees (PACs) 04/11/2004 11/10/2007 acow jerry@apstate.us http://americansforapalestinianstate.org Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights ANR 2530 San Pablo, Suite J Berkeley CA 94702 (510) 841-3032 (510) 841-3071 The leading national lobbying organization (501 (c) 4), dedicated to nonsmokers' rights, taking on the tobacco industry at all levels of government, protecting nonsmokers from exposure to secondhand smoke, and preventing tobacco addiction among youth. ANR pursues an action-oriented program of policy and legislation. addiction; air; health; legislation; lobbying; policy; tobacco; youth 02/01/1991 04/08/2007 acow http://www.no-smoke.org Americans for Peace Now APN Founded in 1981 to support the activities of Shalom Achshav in Israel. APN's mission is to help Israel and the Shalom Achshav movement to achieve a comprehensive political settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict consistent with Israel's long-term security needs and its Jewish and democratic values. democracy; Israel; Jews; Palestinians; peace 12/11/2003 05/06/2007 surf http://www.peacenow.org Americans for Safe Access ASA 1322 Webster Street, Suite 402 Oakland CA 94612 (510) 251-1856 (510) 251-2036 The nation’s largest organization of patients, medical professionals, scientists and concerned citizens promoting safe and legal access to cannabis for therapeutic use and research. drugs; healthcare access; law; marijuana; policy; research; science; therapy 09/13/2002 02/18/2007 acow info@safeaccessnow.org http://www.safeaccessnow.org Americans United for Separation of Church and State AUSV A nonpartisan organization dedicated to preserving the constitutional principle of church-state separation as the only way to ensure religious freedom for all Americans. civil liberties; free speech; policy; Santa Clara County; separation of church and state 07/10/2006 03/29/2010 surf http://www.au.org Amnesty International AI An independent world-wide movement working impartially for the release of all prisoners of conscience, for fair and prompt trials for political prisoners, and for an end to torture and executions. death penalty; human rights; political prisoners; torture 02/01/1991 11/10/2007 surf http://www.amnesty.org/ Ananse Village 17800 North Highway One Fort Bragg CA 95437 (707) 965-3534 (707) 964-3544 We are proud to offer the finest traditional African crafts produced in a fair trade environment. By working directly with village artisans we are able to positively affect the economic development in the most needy areas. Ananse Village is dedicated to supporting small scale production by talented craftspeople. A portion of our profits helps provide medical care and educational opportunities to the communities we work with. We are members of the Fair Trade Federation and Coop America, committed to the principles of fair trade and economic empowerment of women. Africa; crafts; development; fair trade; mail-order; Mendocino County; products; women 10/25/2003 05/06/2007 acow http://www.anansevillage.com Anarchists Against the Wall AATW A direct action group that was established in 2003 in response to the construction of the wall Israel is building on Palestinian land in the Occupied West Bank. The group works in cooperation with Palestinians in a joint popular struggle against the occupation.^^Since its formation, the group has participated in hundreds of demonstrations and direct actions against the wall specifically, and the occupation generally, all over the West Bank. All of AATW's work in Palestine is coordinated through villages' local popular committees and is essentially Palestinian led. anarchism; Israelis; Palestinians 06/30/2006 01/11/2010 surf http://www.awalls.org/ AnewAmerica 1918 University Avenue, Suite 3A Berkeley CA 94704 (510) 540-7785 x306 (510) 540-7786 An asset-building organization, a designated U.S. Small Business Administration Women’s Business Center, and a U.S. Treasury designated Community Development Entity (CDE) whose mission is to promote the long-term economic empowerment of new Americans - new citizens, immigrants and refugees – and to encourage their full participation in the political, social and cultural growth of America.^^AnewAmerica has developed an innovative model which integrates Business Incubation, Asset Building and Social Responsibility. Entrepreneurs and their families receive a package of comprehensive services for 3 years to meet their cultural and linguistic needs. business; immigrants; refugees; services 10/16/2005 06/24/2009 acow info@anewamerica.org http://www.anewamerica.org Animal Legal Defense Fund ALDF 170 East Cotati Avenue Cotati CA 94931 (707) 795-2533 (707) 795-7270 Seeks to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system. For information about ALDF and actions that you can take right now to help animals , check ALDF's web site. animal liberation; legal defense 06/01/1992 02/18/2007 acow info@aldf.org http://www.aldf.org Animal Place 3448 Laguna Creek Trail Vacaville CA 95688 (707) 449-4814 (707) 449-8775 A nonprofit sanctuary and education center for abused and discarded ‘farm’ animals founded in 1989. Rescued individuals and indigenous wildlife share 60 acres of forest, meadow, pasture, hills and small lake. Farm tours, vegetarian cooking classes and volunteer workshops offered throughout the year. Call for a listing of programs or visit our website. agriculture; animal liberation; Solano County; wildlife 08/18/2001 06/07/2008 acow info@animalplace.org http://AnimalPlace.org/ Animal Rescue Foundation ARF POBox 30215 Walnut Creek CA 94598 (925) 256-1273 (1ARF) (925) 977-9079 Rescues and finds loving homes for abused and abandoned cats and dogs. We also have created programs that bring the healing touch of animals to at-risk youth and others who dearly need a good dose of unconditional love. animal shelters and adoption; at-risk youth; youth 07/22/2007 07/22/2007 ers info@arf.net http://www.arf.net/ Animal Switchboard Building C, Room 262 Fort Mason Center San Francisco CA 94123 (415) 474-4021 An animal rights organization that focuses on California state legislation affecting animals and the environment. Offers referrals and consultation on animal issues. animal liberation; lobbying 03/01/1991 05/27/2007 trum vhandley@animalswitchboard.org http://www.animalswitchboard.org Animals Asia Foundation (US Office) 300 Broadway, Suite 32 San Francisco CA 94133-4587 (888) 420-BEAR (888) 420-1610 An animal welfare organization that works to end animal cruelty in Asia. The primary focus now is to end the marketing of dogs and cats for food as well as end bear farming in China. Thousands of highly endangered Asiatic Black Bears, also known as Moon Bears, are imprisoned on bear farms throughout China. Animals Asia Foundation is the only organization in the world working on the ground in China to rescue 500 Moon Bears from farms and provide sanctuary to the bears, who are often missing limbs, teeth and paws as a result of trapping and confinement. Volunteers are needed to help build awareness as well as fundraise to raise money for the Moon Bear Rescue Center. animal liberation; Asia; China; wildlife 12/21/2002 03/30/2010 acow info@animalsasia.org http://www.animalsasia.org Animals Voice An award-winning, independent, networking source of timely information, news, campaigns, boycotts, action alerts, and thought-provoking editorial and compelling photography about animal rights and its defenders. animal liberation; boycotts; editorial comment; networking; news on-line; photography 09/14/2005 03/28/2009 surf http://www.animalsvoice.com/ Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology IWT 1501 Page Mill Road, MS 1105 Palo Alto CA 94304 (650) 236-4756 (650) 852-8172 Provides resources and programs to help industry, academia and government recruit, retain and develop women leaders in high technology careers. By providing numerous platforms that ensure women's voices, ideas and spirits to influence technology ABI delivers programs that are changing the world for women and for technology. leadership development; research; technology; women 07/19/2003 04/08/2007 acow information@anitaborg.org http://www.anitaborg.org Annual Reports Library POBox 2006 San Francisco CA 94126 (415) 956-8665 (415) 393-8006 A resource for finding and evaluating Annual Reports of corporations and others. banks; corporations; grants / financial aid; investment; libraries; research materials 02/04/1996 02/18/2007 surf http://www.zpub.com/sf/arl Anti-Slavery International Anti-Slavery International works at local, national and international levels to eliminate all forms of slavery around the world. human rights; slavery 12/22/2002 03/30/2010 surf http://www.antislavery.org/ antiwar.com Anti-war news, viewpoints, and activities. Sponsored by the Committee Against U.S. Intervention. Balkans; Iraq; militarism; news on-line 07/05/1999 11/09/2008 surf http://www.antiwar.com/ API Equality 17 Walter U. Lum Place San Francisco CA 94108 (415) 274-6760 x306 (415) 397-8770 Committed to working in the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community in California and nationally for equal marriage rights, fair treatment, and overall acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. Asian Americans; marriage rights; Pacific Islands; sexual minorities 01/04/2009 01/04/2009 ers alim@caasf.org http://www.apiequality.org Appalshop A non-profit multi-disciplinary arts and education center in the heart of Appalachia producing original films, video, theater, music and spoken-word recordings, radio, photography, multimedia, and books.^^Our education and training programs support communities' efforts to solve their own problems in a just and equitable way. Each year, Appalshop productions and services reach several million people nationally and internationally. Appalachia; art; film / video; media; music; photography; radio; television; theatre 04/01/2002 06/24/2009 surf http://www.appalshop.org Appetite for Profit CIFC (510) 465-0322 The website for Michele Simon, is a public health lawyer who has been writing about the food industry since 1996. She specializes in legal strategies to counter corporate practices that harm the public’s health. She is currently Research and Policy Director for the Marin Institute, an alcohol industry watchdog group based in Northern California.^^She has written extensively on the politics of food, and her first book, Appetite for Profit: How the Food Industry Undermines Our Health and How to Fight Back, was published by Nation Books in 2006. books; consumer protection; food; local economy; organic agriculture; public health; watchdog groups 04/06/2001 12/15/2007 acow michele@informedeating.org http://www.informedeating.org Applied Research Center ARC 900 Alice Street, Suite 400 Oakland CA 94607 (510) 653-3415 (510) 986-1062 A national public policy, educational, and research institute emphasizing issues of race and social change. ARC co-publishes ColorLines Magazine with the Center for Third World Organizing. analysis; education; magazines; policy; racism; research 02/28/1996 07/08/2007 acow arc@arc.org http://www.arc.org Arab Cultural and Community Center ACCC 2 Plaza Street San Francisco CA 94116 (415) 664-2200 (415) 664-2280 A non-profit agency committed to the development of the Arab / Arab American communities in the San Francisco Bay Area by delivering social services, educational programs and cultural events. ACCC’s mission includes: providing services like health referrals, educational services, and ESL classes to all segments of the Arab community; deepening Arab American youths’ connection to their heritage and history; and strengthening the understanding of the Arab culture within the US. Arab Americans; cultural survival; history; services 08/28/2004 02/10/2008 acow info@arabculturalcenter.org http://www.arabculturalcenter.org Arab Net Aim is to provide the most comprehensive online resource on the Arab world, primarily dealing with countries in the Middle East and North Africa. Africa; Arabs; Middle East; news on-line; research materials 03/22/1998 02/18/2007 surf http://www.arab.net Arab Resource & Organizing Center AROC (415) 861-7444 A grassroots organization working to empower and organize our community towards justice and self-determination for all. AROC members build community power in the bay area by participating in leadership development, political education, and campaigns. Arab Americans; leadership development; self-determination 01/04/2009 01/04/2009 event info(at)araborganizing.org http://www.araborganizing.org/ Arc Ecology Arc 4634 Third Street San Francisco CA 94124 (415) 643-1190 (415) 643-1142 A progressive public interest grassroots community-focused nonprofit organization addressing the environmental, economic, social, and security impacts of governmental policies and activities. Founded in 1983, we provide scientific and advocacy technical support to grassroots community-based organizations seeking a greater voice in governmental policy in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, nationally within the US, and in the Philippines, Okinawa and Great Britain. Arc Ecology's current programs promote the cleanup of toxic contamination on military facilities, sustainable environmental restoration and economic development, social and environmental justice, and peace. development; government; Great Britain; Japan; militarism; peace; Philippines / Filipinos; policy; science; sustainability; technical assistance; toxics 03/02/2002 03/08/2007 email info@arcecology.org http://www.arcecology.org/ http://communitywindowontheshipyard.org Arc San Francisco The at 11th Street 1500 Howard Street San Francisco CA 94103 (415) 255-7200 (415) 255-9488 Dedicated to helping adults with developmental disabilities live and work independently. Has several programs in place to help adults with developmental disabilites achieve their full potential as equal members of society. The Arc's Adult Vocational Program offers packaging, assembly, and direct mailing services as well as catering. You can help support The Arc by becoming a member, or by putting them to work! disabilities; diversity; employment; human rights; mental health; psychology; services 10/31/2001 11/09/2008 acow info@thearcsf.org http://www.thearcsanfrancisco.org Architects / Designers / Planners for Social Responsibility (Northern California Chapter) ADPSR POBox 9126 Berkeley CA 94709-0126 (510) 845-1000 Educates design professionals and the public about critical social and environmental issues. Although established with a disarmament focus, during the last nine years ADPSR has expanded its concerns to include the protection of the natural and built environment, and the promotion of ecologically and socially responsible development. A listserv is available at listserve@adspr-norcal.org for anyone who would like to join it. architecture; development; ecology; militarism; professionals 12/25/2000 04/20/2007 true admin@adpsr-norcal.org http://www.adpsr-norcal.org/ Armenian National Committee, San Francisco Bay Area Chapter ANC 51 Commonwealth Avenue San Francisco CA 94118 (415) 387-3433 (415) 751-0617 A grassroots public affairs organization serving to inform, educate, and act on a wide range of issues concerning Armenian Americans throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.^^Our efforts span a wide range: meeting with political representatives and diplomats about issues affecting our community, participating in local campaigns, publicizing the Armenian Cause and educating the community, fighting historic revisionism, and promoting recognition of the Armenian Genocide. The SF-Bay Area ANC is one of many ANC chapters across the country and around the world, from Armenia to Moscow, Europe, the Middle East, Australia and South America. Armenian Americans; genocide; history 06/02/2002 06/24/2009 acow mail@ancsf.org http://www.ancsf.org Art in Action 3925 Bohannon Drive Menlo Park CA 94025 (650) 566-8339 (650) 566-8319 Art in Action is a Bay Area nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing visual arts education to the classroom. The Art in Action program enriches the lives of thousands of students each year through an engaging, hands-on curriculum that teaches art history, art appreciation, and art techniques. Through the training and support of educators, Art in Action seeks to make visual art an integral part of every student's classroom experience. art; children; educational curriculum; history 06/07/2003 06/07/2008 acow artinaction@artinaction.org http://www.artinaction.org Art of Yoga Project 821 Waverley Street Palo Alto CA 94301 (650) 245-0766 Mission is to lead teen girls in the California juvenile justice system toward accountability to self, others and community by providing practical tools to effect behavioral change. juvenile justice; yoga; youth 12/08/2008 12/08/2008 event, surf info@theartofyogaproject.org http://www.theartofyogaproject.org/ Artist Resource Connects, educates, empowers and promotes creative people in the visual and literary arts by providing a supportive community online. We post calendars of shows, events and classes, readings, interactive forums, competitions, jobs, galleries, portfolios, hundreds of art links, art supplies, advice and techniques, and artists' stories. art; calendars; directories; writers 12/25/2000 04/08/2007 surf http://www.artistresource.org Artists for Literacy AFL 3737 Fillmore Street #303 San Francisco CA 94123 (415) 307-3181 Mission is to influence community, public and private sector support for literacy, and to enrich the lives of reading challenged youth and adults by responding to the need for dynamic and innovative learning tools that foster literary and artistic appreciation, critical thinking, increased confidence, curiosity, and life-long learning. art; coalitions; literacy; media; volunteer matching 02/24/2003 07/05/2010 acow http://www.artistsforliteracy.org Artists' Television Access ATA near 21st 992 Valencia Street San Francisco CA 94110 (415) 824-3890 Since the early '80s, Artists' Television Access has provided equipment, education, and a screening venue for independent film and video to artists and the community in San Francisco's Mission District. Our mission is to bring the tools of the mass media within reach. art; classes / courses; computers; film / video; Internet; spaces for events; television 02/01/1991 06/21/2008 acow ata@atasite.org http://www.atasite.org Arts First Oakland at 27th Street 2501 Harrison Street, Suite 1 Oakland CA 94612 (510) 444-8511 x15 Fosters and exhibits the creativity and beauty of Oakland’s diverse cultural heritage, promoting spiritual growth and community transformation through artistic empowerment.^^Unites local performing artists and organizations, arts teachers, youth artists, and the families and community members who support the arts to form a nexus of arts activity. art; dance; diversity; music; spirituality; spoken word; theatre 04/24/2005 11/09/2008 acow info@artsfirstoakland.org http://www.artsfirstoakland.org http://artsfirstoakland.org/mailman/listinfo/announce_artsfirstoakland.org ArtSF 110 Capp Street, 5th Floor San Francisco CA 94110 (415) 552-7873 Mission is to create a foundation on which the community of San Francisco's visual and performing artists can develop unity and solidarity, in order to promote prosperity and self-sufficiency as one evolving entity. How does this translate? TO KEEP ART IN SAN FRANCISCO by raising money to purchase a community art center. There is a great need for practice and performance space in the beautiful city of San Francisco, a city famous for its creative community. art; community-building; creativity; self-sufficiency; solidarity; spaces for events 02/22/2004 07/08/2007 acow info@artsf.org http://www.artsf.org/ ArtSpan 934 Brannan Street, 2nd Floor San Francisco CA 94103 (415) 861-9838 (415) 431-4575 A nonprofit organization dedicated to building connections within San Francisco's visual arts community and between artists and the general public. ArtSpan produces San Francisco Open Studios and Art for Inner City Youth, publishes sf open studios: the guide, organizes workshops to help artists with their professional development, and holds Selections, a biennial juried art exhibition. art; neighborhoods; urban life; youth 04/29/2001 11/10/2007 acow info@artspan.org http://www.artspan.org http://www.sfopenstudios.com As You Sow 311 California Street, Suite 510 San Francisco CA 94104 (415) 391-3212 (415) 391-3245 As You Sow was founded in 1992 and has grown into two programs that strive to increase corporate accountability.^^The Environmental Enforcement Program seeks to reduce and remove carcinogenic exposures by pursuing compliance with California's Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act.^^In 1997, As You Sow launched the Corporate Social Responsibility Program (CSRP) to use shareholder advocacy and the financial markets to catalyze positive change within public held companies.^^[Anti-spam measure: change * to @ in the email address.] consumer protection; corporations; law; shareholder advocacy; toxics; water 05/22/2000 04/17/2010 acow asyousow*asyousow.org http://www.asyousow.org Asexuality Visibility and Education Network AVEN A resource for asexual people, their partners and friends, and anyone interested in the topic of asexuality (an orientation in which people don't experience attraction to any gender). It has active forums, and also holds regular meetups of its members in San Francisco. networking; sexual minorities; support groups 10/05/2008 10/05/2008 ers http://www.asexuality.org Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center Ashkenaz near Gilman 1317 San Pablo Avenue Berkeley CA 94702 (510) 525-5054 (showline) (510) 525-3630 A nationally recognized nonprofit music and culture venue that specializes in live roots music. Ashkenaz strives to bring people of all classes, races, cultures and ages together with musical programs that include Balkan, Celtic, Cajun/Zydeco, Middle Eastern, African, Carribbean, Reggae and American roots from Appalachian to the blues. benefits; multiculturalism; music; spaces for events 06/01/1991 02/18/2007 acow dekker@ashkenaz.com http://www.ashkenaz.com/ Asian & Pacific Islander Coalition Against War APICAW A coalition of organizations from Asian and Pacific Islander communities in the Bay Area. We believe that true peace and security can only come through global justice. Working in solidarity with other anti-war groups and community organizations, our mission is to represent and bring an API perspective to a growing anti-war and anti-interventionists movement in the U.S.^^We believe in the sovereignty of oppressed peoples and human rights within the U.S. and abroad. We support the self-determination of nations and the right to stand up against U.S. occupation and other occupying forces. Asian Americans; coalitions; human rights; militarism; Pacific Islands; peace; self-determination; solidarity 02/14/2003 07/05/2010 surf http://www.apicaw.com/ Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center between Ellis and Eddy streets 730 Polk Street San Francisco CA 94109 (415) 292-3400 (415) 292-3404 A health services, education, research, and policy organization. Our mission is to educate, support, empower and advocate for Asian and Pacific Islander (A&PI communities—particularly A&PIs living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS. AIDS / HIV; Asian Americans; health; immigrants; Pacific Islands; refugees; services 04/27/2006 01/16/2010 surf http://www.apiwellness.org Asian Americans for Community Involvement AACI 2400 Moorpark Avenue, Suite 300 San Jose CA 95128 (408) 975-2730 (408) 975-2745 Mission is to improve the health, mental health, and well-being of individuals and their families by providing an array of human services. AACI empowers the Asian American community by working collaboratively for equality and social justice.^^Most of our clients are low-income Asian immigrants and refugees. Current programs include mental health and primary care health services, HIV/AIDS prevention and education, breast cancer education, substance abuse treatment, a center for survivors of torture, programs and shelter for women and children who are domestic violence victims, a senior center, after-school youth programs, English and citizenship classes, and advocacy. Asian Americans; domestic violence; drugs; health; immigrants; mental health; refugees; seniors; services; shelters; torture; youth 03/08/2004 07/22/2007 surf http://www.aaci.org Asian Americans for Community Outreach AACO An organization dedicated to creating a forum in the San Francisco Bay Area where Asian American professionals and students can meet and foster the common goal of community service, benefiting the extended community as a whole.^^AACO organizes community service and social events and promotes awareness of social and political issues relevant to Asian Americans. By bringing together people from many diverse fields, AACO hopes to pool its members' knowledge, strength, and experience to make a positive impact on our community. Asian Americans; calendars; community-building; low-income; professionals; students 11/24/2002 03/30/2010 acow info@aaco-sf.org http://www.aaco-sf.org Asian Community Mental Health Services 310 Eighth Street, Suite 201 Oakland CA 94607 (510) 451-6729 (510) 268-0202 Provides and advocates multilingual and multicultural family services that empower people to lead healthy, productive and self-sufficient lives. The staff speaks 14 Asian languanges. Offices hours are Monday through Friday, 9 to 5. Programs include Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse Services, Services to the Developmentally Disabled, and Family Support Services. disabilities; drugs; family; mental health; multiculturalism; self-sufficiency; services 05/05/2001 11/10/2007 acow info@acmhs.org http://www.acmhs.org Asian Health Services 818 Webster Street Oakland CA 94607 (510) 986-6830 Mission is to serve and advocate for the Asian community regarding its health rights, and to assure access to health care services regardless of income, insurance status, language, or culture. Asian Americans; health; services; support groups 02/28/2004 07/22/2007 surf http://www.ahschc.org Asian Immigrant Women Advocates AIWA near Harrison 310 Eighth Street #301 Oakland CA 94607 (510) 268-0192 (510) 268-0194 Works primarily with low-income Asian immigrant women employed as seamstresses, hotel room cleaners, nursing home aides, and electronics assemblers in the Bay Area and Santa Clara county. Seeks to empower women by helping them to exercise their rights and develop the skills necessary to advocate for justice and dignity in their lives and workplaces. Asian Americans; hotels; immigrants; labor; nursing homes; textiles; women 03/01/1991 02/18/2007 acow info@aiwa.org http://www.aiwa.org Asian Law Caucus 55 Columbus Avenue San Francisco CA 94111 (415) 896-1701 (415) 896-1702 The nation's oldest legal and civil rights organization serving the low-income Asian Pacific American communities. Founded in 1972, the Caucus has always strived to defend and empower the Asian Pacific American community through a three-pronged strategy of (1) community education and organizing, (2) provision of direct legal services, and (3) strategic impact litigation. Asian Americans; civil rights; immigrants; legal services; low-income; Pacific Islands; refugees; seniors 06/01/1992 03/30/2010 acow http://www.asianlawcaucus.org Asian Neighborhood Design 1021 Mission Street San Francisco CA 94103 (415) 593-0423 (415) 575-0424 Provides multicultural, low-income communities with housing and employment services through housing development, architecture, family support, job training, and furniture manufacturing. architecture; Asian Americans; employment; housing; low-income; multiculturalism 08/03/1997 11/10/2007 acow info@andnet.org http://www.andnet.org Asian Pacific Americans for Progress APAP A grassroots, internet-empowered, national network of Asian Pacific Americans (APAs) for Progressive Action. Our goals are to develop a national network of APAs interested in progressive politics, support candidates who represent our organization's vision and mission, increase APA involvement in local and national politics, and increase awareness of APA issues. Asian Americans; elections; networking; Pacific Islands 05/28/2006 05/17/2008 email, surf http://www.apaforprogress.org Asian Pacific Environmental Network APEN 310 Eighth Street #309 Oakland CA 94607 (510) 834-8920 (510) 834-8926 Seeks to empower low-income Asian Pacific Islander (API) communities to achieve environmental and social justice. APEN believes that the environment includes everything around us: where we live, work and play. And we strive to build grassroots organizations that will improve the health, well-being and political strength of our communities. Asian Americans; democracy; economic justice; environmental justice; low-income; Pacific Islands 07/21/2002 01/16/2010 acow apen*AT*apen4ej.org http://www.apen4ej.org Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach 1121 Mission Street San Francisco CA 94103 (415) 567-6255 (415) 567-6248 A community-based, social justice organization serving the Asian and Pacific Islander communities of the Greater Bay Area. With a staff of 20 in offices in San Francisco and Oakland, we provide legal, social, and educational services in more than a dozen languages and dialects including Cantonese, Chiu-Chow, Hindi, Ilocano, Japanese, Korean, Lao, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, Taiwanese, Urdu, and Vietnamese. Formerly Nihonmachi Legal Outreach. Asian Americans; legal services; Pacific Islands; services 02/01/2006 10/04/2009 acow info@apilegaloutreach.org http://www.apilegaloutreach.org Asian Pacific Psychological Services APPS 55 International Blvd Oakland CA 94606 (510) 835-2777 A nonprofit community-based mental health agency committed to providing culturally and linguistically competent comprehensive mental health services for the Asian and Pacific Islander community. Their priority is serving disadvantaged immigrant and refugee communities who have limited access to care due to cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic barriers. Asian Americans; immigrants; mental health; Pacific Islands; psychology; refugees; services 08/04/2001 06/21/2008 acow inforequest@appsweb.org http://www.appsweb.org Asian Women's Shelter 3543 18th Street, Box 19 San Francisco CA 94110 (415) 751-7110 (office); (415) 751-0880 (24-hour crisis line) (415) 751-0806 A shelter program for abused Asian women and their children. Provides safety, food, shelter, advocacy, and other resources to assist women in rebuilding violence-free lives. Services are culturally appropriate and language accessible. Has an on-call pool of multilingual advocates to respond to the wide range of Asian languages spoken in the Bay Area. Asian Americans; child abuse; domestic violence; services; shelters; women 01/07/1995 03/28/2009 acow http://www.sfaws.org Aspira 400 Oyster Point Blvd., Suite 501 South San Francisco CA 94080 (650) 866-4080 (650) 866-4081 A private, non-profit foster care and adoption agency dedicated to providing services to children in foster care and the families who care for them. For over 2 decades, Aspira and its parent organization, MBH, Inc., have recruited, trained, certified and serve families who care for children in the foster care system. Our vision is to take collective action to support communities and families as they love and care for children. Aspira is the leader in providing homes for siblings, advancing siblings rights, reuniting brothers and sisters split by foster care. adoption & foster care; family; services 11/15/2003 11/23/2007 email dbush@mossbeachhomes.com http://www.aspiranet.org Aspire Education Project POBox 10083 Oakland CA 94610 (510) 658-7500 (866) 471-3153 Provides tutoring, test prep and after-school programs to disadvantaged students who need focused help in order to accomplish their goals of graduating from high school and/or entering college. We aim to maximize the impact of our resources both by facilitating mentoring relationships in the educational community and by creating opportunities for students who want to give back to the community through involvement in mentoring or pursuing careers in education. education; mentoring; students 05/06/2007 05/06/2007 ers info@aspireeducation.org http://www.aspireeducation.org Association for India's Development A volunteer movement promoting sustainable, equitable and just development. AID supports grassroots organizations in India and initiates efforts in various interconnected spheres such as agriculture, energy, education, health , livelihoods, natural resources including land and water, women's empowerment and social justice. agriculture; development; energy; India; sustainability; water 09/12/2009 09/12/2009 event, surf http://www.aidindia.org Association for the Study of Peak Oil & Gas ASPO A network of scientists and others, having an interest in determining the date and impact of the peak and decline of the world's production of oil and gas, due to resource constraints. Peak Oil; petroleum; professionals 01/14/2005 06/21/2008 surf http://peakoil.net/ Association of World Citizens between Market and Mission 55 New Montgomery Street, Suite 224 San Francisco CA 94105-3421 (415) 541-9610 (650) 745-0640 An international peace organization with World Citizen Centers established in 50 countries. NGO status with the UN, including consultative status with ECOSOC. global community; peace; United Nations 12/26/1992 03/30/2010 acow info@worldcitizens.org http://www.worldcitizens.org/ Asylum Access POBox 14205 San Francisco CA 94114 (415) 601-3896 Envisions a world where refugees are seen as people with rights, not just needs. To make these rights a reality, Asylum Access provides on-the-ground legal counsel and representation for refugees in Africa, Asia and Latin America, and advocates for refugee rights worldwide. Asylum Access believes that by empowering refugees to assert their human rights, we can create effective, lasting solutions for refugees, throughout the global south and around the world. human rights; legal services; refugees 06/08/2007 06/08/2007 event emily@asylumaccess.org http://www.asylumaccess.org/ Atheists of Silicon Valley An Atheist organization founded by Atheists for Atheists. We are committed to defending the separation of state & church and the civil rights of atheists, altering the negative perception many Americans have of atheists by promoting critical thinking, and educating the public about atheists & atheism. civil rights; religion; Santa Clara County; separation of church and state 04/30/2002 01/16/2010 surf http://www.godlessgeeks.com/ Atlantic Monthly A magazine devoted to politics, society, the arts, and culture since 1857. magazines 09/22/1996 05/06/2007 surf http://www.theatlantic.com Attorneys for the Rights of the Child ARC c/o J. Steven Svoboda, Esq. 2961 Ashby Avenue Berkeley CA 94705 (510) 464-4530 A non-profit organization founded to secure equal protection for, and broaden judicial and public recognition of, children’s legal and human rights to bodily integrity and self-determination. ARC directs its efforts towards both male and female circumcision (also known as female genital mutilation [FGM] or female genital cutting), focusing on the American cultural practice of male circumcision due to its frequency relative to FGM in the United States and also due to the lack of any other legal organization currently concentrating on male circumcision. children; circumcision; human rights; law; lawyers 03/13/1999 01/16/2010 acow arc-at-orel-dot-ws http://www.arclaw.org/ Aurora Forum at Stanford University 425 Santa Teresa Street Stanford CA 94305-2245 (650) 725-5633 An ongoing public conversation series featuring people who turn vision into action for positive social change. The Forum serves as a bridge between the university and a public eager for high quality ideas and information. Our programs are free and open to everyone. art; democracy; radio; Santa Clara County; science; writers 06/12/2005 11/09/2008 acow auroraforum@stanford.edu http://auroraforum.org AutismTutors.com Mission is to provide a directory of tutors so parents can find an appropriate tutor for their child, and a directory of parents, so tutors can connect with parents who need help. children; directories; mental health; mentoring 12/19/2005 07/24/2009 surf http://www.autismtutors.com/ Automobile Moratorium POBox 9409 Berkeley CA 94709 (888) 363-2821 A program to develop a car-free day in the city of Berkeley and other communities, looking toward a national and international car-free day in honor of environmental values. automobiles; ecology; transportation 03/01/1991 11/28/2007 true orealius@juno.com http://www.marctwang.org/auto.html Auxiliary at Mount Zion Hosptial - UCSF (San Francisco) 1600 Divisadero Street, Box 1606 San Francisco CA 94143-1606 (415) 885-7354 (415) 353-9565 Our mission is to promote the health and welfare of Mount Zion patients by providing financial support for programs and services to patients which would otherwise not be available.^^The Auxiliary was founded in 1897 as a volunteer and philanthropic organization, serving as a major link between the hospital and the community. Mount Zion is now a campus of the UCSF Medical Center. grants / financial aid; healthcare access; hospitals; services 02/09/2008 02/09/2008 ers auxiliary.department@ucsfmedctr.org http://mountzion.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/auxiliary BADIL Resource Center for Palestinian Residency & Refugee Rights An independent, community-based non-profit organization mandated to defend and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees and IDPs. Our vision, missions, programs and relationships are defined by our Palestinian identity and the principles of international law, in particular international human rights law. We seek to advance the individual and collective rights of the Palestinian people on this basis. lobbying; Palestinians; refugees; researchers 01/07/2006 10/04/2009 surf http://www.badil.org/ BADvertising Institute Counters the seduction of dishonest tobacco advertising by doctoring-up tobacco ads to make them honest. By juxtaposing funny, gross and disgusting images on top of deceitful ads, we jolt people into realizing how tobacco ads are concealing the truth about smoking. We show how they seduce young people into addiction to tobacco, and dupe the rest of society into dependence on tobacco money. advertising; children; culture jamming; tobacco; youth 05/24/1996 04/08/2007 surf http://www.badvertising.org Baku Ceyhan Campaign Working to raise public awareness of the social problems, human rights abuses and environmental damage that are being caused by the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline, which runs through Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey. In particular, the campaign argues that public money should not be used to subsidise social and environmental problems, purely in the interests of the private sector, but must be conditional on a positive contribution to the economic and social development of people in the region. development; human rights; petroleum; Turkey 07/30/2006 03/30/2010 surf http://www.bakuceyhan.org.uk/ Bandar Interactive Inc. 291 3rd Street Oakland CA 94607 (510) 658-7871 (510) 868-0929 We're an interactive agency, helping corporate and non-profit organizations leverage the Web and improve online user experience. We do about 40% of our work for non-profits, such as TransFair USA, Building Child Care, The National Economic Development and Law Center, Asian Law Caucus, Junior Achievements, and local credit unions. We have a strategic alliance with Altrue.com, Inc., who provide Web site solutions for non-profits. While we also do work for corporate for-profit clients, we target non-profits and provide them with significant discounts. consultants; Internet; technical assistance; web site design 02/22/2004 09/11/2007 true ehab@bandarinteractive.com http://www.bandarinteractive.com Bank Information Center Partners with civil society in developing and transition countries to influence the World Bank and other international financial institutions (IFIs) to promote social and economic justice and ecological sustainability. BIC is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organization that advocates for the protection of rights, participation, transparency, and public accountability in the governance and operations of the World Bank, regional development banks, and IMF. banks; policy; research materials; World Bank / IMF 04/05/2000 03/30/2010 surf http://www.bicusa.org/ BanTransFats.com Works behind the scenes on a daily basis to help the food industry reduce and eliminate trans fat in our food supply and educate the public about the harmful effects of trans fat. Has successfully sued Kraft and McDonald's over trans fats, and assisted New York City and other cities in developing trans fat bans. food; health; litigation; products 12/25/2004 04/20/2008 surf http://www.bantransfats.com/ Baring Witness When 45 Marin County, California women were photographed on November 12, 2002, forming the word PEACE with their naked bodies, it struck a deep chord around the world. Our exposure of the vulnerable human flesh we all share has created a powerful statement against the naked aggression of our country’s policies. More than 170 nude and clothed pro-peace actions have since taken place across the U.S. and around the world. Baring Witness-style actions are popping up all over the world in several related causes, such as protests against GMO crops, the WTO and the FTAA. Marin County; nudism; peace; photography; women 02/13/2003 07/05/2010 surf http://www.baringwitness.org/ Bay Area Alternative Press BAAP 1847 Alcatraz Avenue Berkeley CA 94703 (510) 652-8828 A private, non-government funded, unincorporated memmbership association of printers, artists, designers, writers, photographers and others who join together free-of-charge in the production of publication materials and publications for and with, organizations striving to improve conditions of low-income workers and nations poor communities.^^BAAP volunteers teach how to produce printed materials from design to final printing.^^Upon approval of a written request, BAAP provides volunteer design consultants and/or printing, for free, for non-government organizations working on behalf of the interests of labor, and poor or oppressed communities. art; labor; low-income; photography; printers; writers 03/09/2010 03/09/2010 event, surf http://bay-area-alternative-press.org/ Bay Area American Indians Two-Spirits BAAITS SF LGBT Center 1800 Market Street, Box 95 San Francisco CA 94102-6227 (415) 865-5616 A community-based volunteer organization offering culturally relevant activities for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Native Americans, their families and friends. Two-Spirit refers to the commonly shared notion among many Native American tribes that some individuals naturally possessed and manifested both a masculine and feminine spiritual qualities. American society commonly identifies Two-Spirit People as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgender.^^Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits comes together to socialize, share and network in an alcohol and drug-free environment. cultural survival; Native Americans; networking; sexual minorities; spirituality 05/15/2004 11/10/2007 acow admin@baaits.org http://www.baaits.org Bay Area Animal Rights Network BAARN A network of individuals and organizations within the San Francisco Bay Area working on behalf of animals and animal rights.^^It is not our intent to create a new organization, but to create a network for existing activists and organizations to communicate and support each other, share resources, alert the activist community about activities/situations which need support as well as share successful strategies. animal liberation; calendars; networking 04/18/2004 11/10/2007 surf http://groups.yahoo.com/group/baarn/ Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors BAADS Pier 40, The Embarcadero San Francisco CA 94107 (415) 281-0212 We believe sailing is the sport where disabled people feel most able. Thus, BAADS seeks to make all aspects of sailing in the San Francisco Bay Area accessible. This includes full participation in teaching sailing, cruising, racing, and developing engineering designs for adaptive equipment to benefit people with diverse abilities. disabilities; sports; water 06/24/2009 06/24/2009 ers baadsmembership@gmail.com http://www.baads.org Bay Area Barns and Trails POBox 2435 Mill Valley CA 94942-2435 (415) 383-6283 (415) 381-3809 Mission is to preserve the equestrian heritage in the ‘Great Outdoors of the San Francisco Bay Area’. Bay Area Barns and Trails (BABTT) provides financial support, networking and technical assistance to individual equestrians, coalitions, public and private landowners, land and trail trusts, and organizations. BABTT supports partnerships that preserve and maintain publicly accessible barns, stables, pastures, staging areas, horse camps, and trails throughout Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Mateo, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma Counties. camps; conservation; grants / financial aid; land trusts; Marin County; rural life; trails 07/22/2001 06/21/2008 acow babtt@earthlink.net http://www.bayareabarnsandtrails.org Bay Area Bicycle Coalition BABC POBox 2214 Novato CA 94948-2214 (415) 246-8078 (415) 893-9596 Goal is to make the San Francisco Bay Area a national model for progressive bicycling policies, and to provide a safe and comprehensive network to facilitate bicycling throughout the region. BABC believes that bicycling can and should be a viable transportation and recreation option for all of the wonderfully diverse residents of the Bay Area. coalitions; cycling 02/01/1991 04/20/2008 acow cole-AT-bayareabikes-DOT-org http://www.bayareabikes.org Bay Area Bisexual Network BABN SFLGBT Community Center 1800 Market Street, Room 405 San Francisco CA 94102 (415) 865-5627 Mission is to develop a healthy, vibrant, multicultural bisexual community in the San Francisco Bay Area and to promote better understanding of bisexual lives and issues within the larger lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) community and the public.^^We offer:^^* Two email lists. The events list is a low-volume, moderated list. Our chat list is a free-form discussion of whatever you fancy.^* Information and referral.^* Cultural & social events.^* A monthly peer-support group. bisexuals; email mailing lists; networking; sexual minorities; support groups 04/07/2005 11/09/2008 acow babn@babn.org http://www.babn.org Bay Area Center for Nonviolent Communication BayNVC 55 Santa Clara Avenue, Suite 203 Oakland CA 94610 (510) 433-0700 (510) 452-3900 A local affiliate of the Center for Nonviolent Communication, BayNVC share's CNVC's vision of a world where everyone's needs can be met peacefully. BayNVC contributes to this vision by providing trainings all around the bay area, for the public as well as for organizations. BayNVC coaches are available for individual, couple and family counseling; mediation and meeting facilitation; as well as full and half-day communication workshops at schools, businesses and other organizations (which may include diversity training, if requested). BayNVC is a nonprofit organization and all donations are tax deductible. classes / courses; nonviolence 05/25/2002 01/16/2010 acow nvc@baynvc.org http://www.baynvc.org/ http://www.cnvc.org Bay Area Coalition for Employment Development BACED 1150 South Bascom Avenue #7A San Jose CA 95125 A network of agencies who work together to substantially increase the hiring of individuals with barriers to employment by connecting qualified applicants with the employers who need them. coalitions; disabilities; employment 08/08/2008 08/08/2008 ers info@baced.us http://www.baced.us Bay Area Coalition for Headwaters Forest BACH 2530 San Pablo Avenue Berkeley CA 94702 (510) 548-3113 Mission is to educate and build support in the Bay Area and other urban areas for the preservation of a biologically viable redwood forest. BACH connects local environmentalists with forest activists to preserve the old growth redwood ecosystems, with real solutions for forest workers and communities. deforestation; direct action; endangered species / habitat 09/12/1995 11/09/2008 acow http://www.headwaterspreserve.org Bay Area Coalition for Our Reproductive Rights BACORR Creates a diverse action-based network of support for family planning clinics and abortion service providers. Seeks to expand the finding of Roe v Wade, and works within communities to support full service family planning / reproductive health centers. abortion rights; coalitions 06/30/2006 01/16/2010 surf http://www.bacorr.org/ Bay Area Community Exchange BACE A collaborative network that supports the development of alternative means of exchange in the San Francisco Bay Area. We provide research and development support, incubation of alternative exchange projects, and education to the Bay Area community about economic issues. Through our work with currency projects, we hope to create an economy that is more sustainable, just, and embedded in healthy community connections. local currencies; local economy; sustainability 02/19/2009 08/30/2009 email http://wiki.sfbace.org http://bayareacommunityexchange.ning.com/ Bay Area Community Exchange Blog A network of individuals who share our skills, knowledge, and abilities with one another. We contribute hours of service to our community so that all of our lives become richer. BACE members believe in the values of trust, respect, and cooperation as the foundation for an new economy based more on relationships and care rather than profit and greed. We believe that there is no need for the scarcity that is artificially created by the centralized monetary system we have been using to facilitate most of our exchanges. In reality, we are only limited by our time and creativity, which is in much more abundant supply than US dollars. barter; blogs; cooperative living; local economy; networking 11/30/2009 10/31/2009 ers http://timebank.sfbace.org/ Bay Area Dioxins Project A joint project of Bay Area local governments, working to reduce dioxins pollution. The project has three focuses: Convening interested local governments; assisting local governments with dioxins pollution prevention strategies; and maintaining a productive dialogue with interested community, environmental, labor, government and business groups. coalitions; municipal government; pollution; prevention; toxics 04/01/2001 02/10/2008 surf http://dioxin.abag.ca.gov Bay Area Fair Trade Coalition A group of consumers, students, non-profits, Fair Trade businesses, activists and community members working together to raise awareness and build demand for Fair Trade in the Bay Area. We hope to make San Francisco the first Fair Trade Town in the US! coalitions; fair trade 06/21/2006 01/16/2010 surf http://bayareafairtradecoalition.blogspot.com/ Bay Area Friends of Tibet BAFoT 1310 Fillmore Street, Suite 401 San Francisco CA 94115 (415) 409-6353 Educates the public about Tibet and the Tibetan people; organizes grassroots projects and events; and cooperates with other Tibet support groups locally and internationally. Recognizing the value of the Tibetan way of life to the world, BAFoT actively promotes Tibetan culture and advocates protection of human rights and the environment in Tibet. human rights; support groups; Tibet 11/13/2002 03/30/2010 acow bafot@friends-of-tibet.org http://www.friends-of-tibet.org Bay Area Funeral Society BAFS POBox 264 Berkeley CA 94701 (510) 841-6653 A non-profit organization that helps consumers in Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Francisco counties arrange funerals that are dignified and affordable. BAFS is one of more than 100 similar groups across the country, supported by the national Funeral Consumer Alliance (www.funerals.org). We are run solely by volunteers, and have no attachment to the funeral industry or to any religious group. consumer protection 04/07/2010 04/07/2010 event, surf http://www.bafsweb.org/ http://www.funerals.org Bay Area Girls Rock Camp BAGRC POBox 22469 Oakland CA 94609 (510) 394-8647 A nonprofit organization which empowers girls through music education, promoting an environment that fosters self-confidence, creativity and community. We serve girls ages 8-18 with programs that include instrument instruction, collaborative band practice, writing original music, workshops and performance. We offer summer camps and after school programs with readily available financial aid, as well as volunteer mentorship opportunities. camps; children; mentoring; youth 03/05/2010 03/05/2010 ers info@bayareagirlsrockcamp.org http://www.bayareagirlsrockcamp.org Bay Area Green Business Program A successful partnership of environmental agencies and utilities that assists, recognizes and promotes businesses and government agencies that volunteer to operate in a more environmentally responsible way. To be certified "green", participants must be in compliance with all regulations and meet program standards for conserving resources, preventing pollution and minimizing waste. We offer motivated businesses and agencies an easy-to-use framework for improving environmental performance. business; conservation; pollution 02/12/2004 07/22/2007 surf http://www.greenbiz.ca.gov/ Bay Area Green Tours Suite 280 The David Brower Center 2150 Allston Way Berkeley CA 94704 (510) 704-0379 (510) 740-4468 Provides educational tours that demonstrate the sustainable economy in action, inspire support of local green businesses, and empower people to incorporate environmental responsibility and social justice into their personal and professional lives. business; economics; sustainability; travel 07/10/2010 07/10/2010 event info@ebgt.org http://www.bayareagreentours.org/ Bay Area Intactivists Group BANG c/o Tina Kimmel, MSW, MPH near MLK 719 Aileen Street Oakland CA 94609-1611 (510) 653-5260 (510) 653-5260 (same as voice) Routine infant circumcision is unnecessary and harmful. We welcome you to help us organize locally to educate and raise consciousness (our own as well as others'), and to work toward changing relevant regulations and policy. Join the worldwide movement to protect human rights by eradicating all forms of the unconsenting amputation of parts of one's healthy body. Dinner-meetings are normally held the first Sunday of the month. Contact us to be put on our listserv, BANG-L. circumcision; human rights; policy 10/25/2003 09/22/2007 true tinakimmel@motherlove.org Bay Area Iranian American Democrats BAIAD 6363 Christie Avenue, Suite 2611 Emeryville CA 94608 (415) 315-9959 A grassroots political organization that stands for protecting the rights and interests of Iranian Americans by empowering the Iranian-American political voice. BAIAD seeks to promote progressive values such as social justice, responsibility and fairness through education, political participation, public and political advocacy, and grassroots activism. Iranian Americans 12/31/2004 04/20/2008 acow info1-at-baiad.org http://www.baiad.org/ Bay Area Labor Committee for Peace & Justice LC4PJ (510) 263-5303 An ad hoc committee of union and other labor activists founded three weeks after 9/11. It organizes for immediate withdrawal from Iraq and Afghanistan, against Israeli Apartheid practices in Palestine and Israel, and for social justice in the U.S. An annual donation of $30 is requested (but not required) for membership.^^Meets most months on the first Sunday of each month from 10am to noon at CWA Local 9415, at 1831 Park Blvd. (near 18th St., across from the Parkway Theater) in Oakland. Affiliated with U.S. Labor Against the War. Afghanistan; Iraq; Israel; labor; militarism; Palestinians; peace 08/27/2007 03/02/2009 email labor-for-peace-and-justice@igc.org Bay Area Labor Heritage Rockin' Solidarity Chorus The chorus, directed by Pat Wynne, performs songs about work in a variety of styles (including IWW anthems, labor gospel, South African songs, and new compositions). Sessions are held at SF City College, Phelan Campus, Creative Arts Building, Room 133 on Thursdays at 6:30pm and at Laney College, Oakland on alternate Saturdays at 12:30pm. (College credit is available.) All friends of labor are welcome. The chorus is available for performances in the community. diversity; labor; music; solidarity; South Africa 04/29/2001 11/10/2007 email http://www.laborchorus.org Bay Area Latin America Solidarity Coalition BALASC 2489 Mission Street, Suite 24 San Francisco CA 94110 (415) 821-6545 A broad volunteer coalition of organizations dedicated to providing solidarity to social justice movements throughout the Americas. BALASC’s goals are to connect the victories in Latin America with struggles happening all over the hemisphere. We want to facilitate an international mobilization by networking with the unprecedented revolution in Latin America. This includes the Bolivarian Revolution, the 21st-Century Socialist Movement, indigenous movements, justice for victims of 20th-century military dictatorships, and free software technology mobilizations that are transforming Latin America. coalitions; indigenous people; Latin America; networking; socialism; software; solidarity; South America 03/05/2010 03/05/2010 ers balasc@balasc.org http://www.balasc.org/ Bay Area Legal Aid, Alameda County 1735 Telegraph Avenue Oakland CA 94612 (510) 663-4744 (510) 663-4710 The largest provider of free civil legal services in the Bay Area. Our seven regional offices work together to provide high quality legal assistance to low-income people regardless of their location, language, or disability. BayLegal is uniquely positioned to help people across county lines. We assist people in the areas of housing, public benefits, health access, and domestic violence.^^See the next several entries for the addresses of the other regional offices. consumer protection; discrimination; domestic violence; healthcare access; housing; legal services; low-income; tenant rights; welfare 06/23/2001 06/22/2010 email info@baylegal.org http://www.baylegal.org Bay Area Legal Aid, Contra Costa County 1025 Macdonald Avenue Richmond CA 94801 (510) 233-9954 (510) 236-6846 See description at Bay Area Legal Aid, Alameda County. 06/23/2001 11/10/2007 acow info@baylegal.org http://www.baylegal.org Bay Area Legal Aid, Marin County 30 North San Pedro Road San Rafael CA 94903 (415) 479-8224 (415) 479-8549 See description at Bay Area Legal Aid, Alameda County. 06/23/2001 11/10/2007 acow info@baylegal.org http://www.baylegal.org Bay Area Legal Aid, San Francisco County 50 Fell Street San Francisco CA 94102 (415) 982-1300 (415) 982-4243 See description at Bay Area Legal Aid, Alameda County. 06/23/2001 11/10/2007 acow info@baylegal.org http://www.baylegal.org Bay Area Legal Aid, San Mateo County 2287 El Camino Real San Mateo CA 94403 (650) 358-0745 (650) 358-0751 See description at Bay Area Legal Aid, Alameda County. 06/23/2001 11/10/2007 acow info@baylegal.org http://www.baylegal.org Bay Area Legal Aid, Santa Clara County 2 West Santa Clara Street, 8th Floor San Jose CA 95113 (408) 283-3700 (408) 283-3750 See description at Bay Area Legal Aid, Alameda County. 06/23/2001 12/15/2007 surf info@baylegal.org http://www.baylegal.org Bay Area Literacy BALIT Serves adults in the Bay Area who choose to improve their reading and writing skills. BALit’s 25 member programs are located in libraries from Mendocino County to Santa Clara County. Each year these programs serve some 6,500 adults, helping them to achieve their goals and expand their opportunities. classes / courses; computers; libraries; literacy; mentoring; volunteer matching; writing 07/04/2002 01/16/2010 surf http://www.literacynet.org/balit Bay Area Naturally 7282 Sir Francis Drake Blvd POBox 267 Lagunitas CA 94938 (800) 486-4794 (800) 211-6746 A printed directory of community resources for natural living, published by City Spirit Publications and distributed in businesses for free. Includes holistic health professionals, green products and services, schools and educational centers, a natural food restaurant guide, and a calendar of events. business; calendars; directories; health; Marin County; products; professionals; services 05/29/2000 02/18/2007 acow info@naturalpages.com http://www.naturalpages.com/ba.html Bay Area Naturists POBox 23781 San Jose CA 95153-3781 A loosely-knit collection of people in the San Francisco and Monterey Bay areas who believe that the human species must live in harmony with itself and the other species which populate Planet Earth, believe in the fundamental wholesomeness of the human body, and regard it as neither an object of shame nor a subject for degrading exploitation, and advocate the acceptance of suitable areas for nude recreation. nudism 05/26/2001 11/10/2007 surf http://www.bayareanaturists.org/ Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program BORP 600 Bancroft Way Berkeley CA 94710 (510) 849-4663 (510) 849-4616 A 501(c)3 non-profit organization working to improve the health, independence and social integration of people with physical disabilities through sports, fitness and recreation programs. At BORP, we believe that sports and recreation provide a path to greater achievement to which all people should have access, and we continually strive to make this a reality. disabilities; outdoor activity; sports 07/25/2004 02/10/2008 acow info@borp.org http://www.borp.org Bay Area Reporter BAR 395 Ninth Street San Francisco CA 94103 (415) 861-5019 San Francisco's oldest and largest local newspaper of record serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. Founded in 1971, B.A.R. is regarded for its original writing covering news and entertainment relevant to our lives. B.A.R. is published every Thursday by Benro Enterprises, Inc. and is distributed in San Francisco and surrounding cities of the Bay Area, as well as 20 other US cities. newspapers; sexual minorities 06/01/1991 07/05/2010 acow http://www.ebar.com/ Bay Area Seed Interchange Library BASIL Holds seed-saving workshops and offers a public library (at the Ecology Center) of open-pollinated seeds, both cultivated and wild. biodiversity; classes / courses; libraries; seeds 01/27/2001 11/10/2007 surf http://www.ecologycenter.org/basil Bay Area United Against War BAUAW POBox 318021 San Francisco CA 94131-8021 (415) 824-8730 (Bonnie Weinstein) A non-profit affiliation of groups and individuals dedicated to organizing demonstrations, seminars and other peaceful actions to stop war, protect human rights and civil liberties. BAUAW is a non-partisan organization not associated with any political parties or candidates. We receive funding from individual contributions. civil liberties; coalitions; demonstrations; human rights; Iraq; militarism; newsletters; peace; unity 08/03/2003 06/21/2008 acow bauaw2003-owner@yahoogroups.com http://www.bauaw.org Bay Area Vegetarians BAV A San Francisco Bay Area wide group for vegan, vegetarian and animal rights folks to connect and find support with like-minded folks. We invite you to be an active part of our community. animal liberation; calendars; classes / courses; ecology; email mailing lists; food; health; nutrition; veganism / vegetarianism 10/07/2001 04/03/2010 surf http://www.bayareaveg.org Bay Area Video Coalition BAVC at Bryant 2727 Mariposa Street, Second Floor San Francisco CA 94110 (415) 861-3282 (415) 861-4316 A nonprofit media arts center that was founded in 1976 by a coalition of media makers and activists who wanted to find alternative, civic-minded applications for a new technology - PortaPak video. While the technology has continued to evolve, BAVC’s mission to bring increased cultural and economic participation to underserved communities through media, and our belief that telling compelling stories is powerful for both media maker and audience, remains. art; coalitions; film / video; media; technical assistance 06/01/1992 03/28/2009 acow http://www.bavc.org Bay Area Wilderness Training BAWT c/o Earth Island Institute 300 Broadway, Suite 23 San Francisco CA 94133 (415) 788-3666 x125 (415) 788-7324 BAWT, a program of the Earth Island Institute, began with the idea that California's bountiful wilderness areas are a vast, yet untapped, resource for local youth-serving organizations. BAWT promotes the wise use of these national, state and regional parks through our professional wilderness leadership training. Then, we link our workshops to our outdoor equipment library, so that youth organizations and schools may outfit their groups for trips of their own -- free of charge!^^We believe that well led trips to granite cliffs, isolated beaches and ancient redwoods, provide youth with powerful and life changing experiences. classes / courses; leadership development; libraries; outdoor activity; urban life; wilderness; youth 03/25/2001 12/15/2007 surf http://www.bawt.org Bay Area Women Against Rape BAWAR 470 27th Street Oakland CA 94612 (510) 430-1298 (office); (510) 845-7273 (24-hour crisis line) (510) 430-2579 Provides free in-person counseling to survivors of sexual assault and their significant others. Also offers accompaniment to police, court and hospital, a 24-hour hotline, support groups, and community education. counseling; hospitals; rape; support groups; women 04/10/2002 04/11/2010 acow bawar@bawar.org http://www.bawar.org/ bay area youth fund for education b.a.y.fund Presidio of San Francisco POBox 29415 San Francisco CA 94129 (415) 561-3450 (415) 561-3454 Committed to helping young people finish high school and become the first in their family to graduate from college. We make a 10 year commitment to each student - from the end of 7th grade to the end of 5 years of college. Through mentoring, tutoring, community service and college counseling our students are exposed to experiences and challenges that encourage them to develop the decision-making skills, leadership ability and good judgment necessary to become successful adults. Located at 220 Halleck Street in the Presidio. counseling; education; leadership development; mentoring; students; youth 03/12/2004 07/22/2007 acow info@bayfund.org http://www.bayfund.org Bay Institute The 500 Palm Drive Novato CA 94949 (415) 506-0150 x26 Dedicated to the protection and restoration of the ecosystems of San Francisco Bay, the Sacramento - San Joaquin Delta, and the rivers, streams, and watersheds tributary to the estuary. Goals are to protect and restore fish and wildlife, increase freshwater flows, reform water allocation policy, and protect and improve water quality. bay / delta environment; endangered species / habitat; Marin County; water; watersheds; wildlife 12/25/1992 04/08/2007 acow davis@bay.org http://www.bay.org Bay Nature 1328 Sixth Street, Suite 2 Berkeley CA 94710 (510) 528-8550 The first natural history magazine for the San Francisco Bay Area, dedicated to the intelligent and joyful exploration of the region's natural and the species that inhabit them. conservation; history; magazines; outdoor activity 06/30/2001 11/10/2007 acow baynature@baynature.com http://www.baynature.com Bay Worms (510) 776-6210 A non-profit dedicated to diverting waste from local landfills by converting it into rich soil amendments. Using vermicomposting methods, we provide compost, worm castings and worms to residents and businesses. We also offer educational opportunities such as workshops, seminars and school presentations. collectives; composting; food; organic agriculture; products; recycling 06/30/2002 03/28/2009 email bayworms@gmail.com http://www.bayworms.org BAY-Peace Better Alternatives for Youth 1470 Fruitvalue Avenue Oakland CA 94601 (510) 809-7416 Fights back against aggressive military recruiting in our schools. militarism; military recruitment; students 12/23/2007 12/23/2007 event, surf baypeace4youth@gmail.com http://www.baypeace.org/ BayRail Alliance 3921 East Bayshore Road Palo Alto CA 94303 (866) 267-8024 (toll-free) The voice for modern rail transportation in the San Francisco Bay Area. We mobilize transit riders and other key constituencies to influence government to modernize and expand our regional rail network. We advocate for improvements that will produce a quantum leap in the quality and convenience of rail public transit to boost quality of life in the San Francisco Bay Area. Originally founded in 1982 as Peninsula Rail 2000, BayRail Alliance is a grassroots, non-profit, membership-based organization. municipal government; transportation 07/06/2001 07/20/2008 acow http://www.bayrailalliance.org BayVajra.info A Vajrayana Buddhist events list for the San Francisco Bay Area.^^Bay Area Vajrayana Buddhist groups and individuals can publish their dharma events here. Sangha social gatherings and fundraising events are good too. Also welcome are events related to Tibetan freedom and human rights, and Tibetan culture. All events should be in and around the Bay Area. calendars; human rights; religion; Tibet 12/09/2007 12/09/2007 ers http://bayvajra.info/ Bayview Hunter's Point Center for Arts & Technology BAYCAT 2415 Third Street, Suite 230 San Francisco CA 94107 (415) 701-8CAT (8228) (415) 701-9CAT (9228) A non-profit community media producer that educates, empowers and employs underserved youth and adults in the digital media arts. By bridging the digital divide, BAYCAT inspires students to stay in school and become lifelong learners, and to use the power of digital media and design to shape their communities and tell their unique stories. art; education; technology; youth 02/01/2005 06/21/2008 acow info@baycat.org http://www.baycat.org/ Bayview Hunters Point Health and Environmental Resource Center HERC 828 Innes Avenue, Unit 110 San Francisco CA 94124 (415) 401-6810 (415) 401-6812 Our vision is to empower the residents of Bayview Hunters Point (BVHP) to meet the challenges of healthy living within an urban environment scarred by more than fifty years of environmental pollutants. By working with a consortium of community-based organizations dedicated to developing culturally effective, evidence-based interventions to eliminate and improve the health caused by industrial pollution as well as lifestyle habits. environmental justice; health; toxics; urban life 04/05/2007 04/05/2007 event, surf bmcgee_us@yahoo.com http://www.bayviewherc.org/ BehindTheLabel.org A multimedia news magazine and on-line community covering the stories and people of the global clothing industry the hidden stories of the millions of workers around the world who make our clothes, the people who care how their clothes are made and the multinational corporations behind the labels. clothing; corporate-controlled globalization; corporations; labor; magazines; news on-line; sweatshops 09/15/2001 06/21/2008 surf http://www.behindthelabel.org/ Ben Lomond Quaker Center POBox 686 Ben Lomond CA 95005 (831) 336-8333 (831) 336-0218 A self-service conference and retreat center with simple, comfortable accommodations, modestly priced. It is a sacred place for friends to gather, offering group rentals; personal retreats; our own schedule of Quaker Center Programs focused on Quakerism, spiritual growth, and social justice; a residential internship in non-profit administration; and a permanent outdoor labyrinth available to the public. Quaker Center extends a special hand of support to low-income community groups working for peace, social justice, race and gender equity, and care and reclamation of the environment. ecology; low-income; outdoor activity; retreats; spaces for events; spirituality 10/30/2004 04/20/2008 acow mail(at)quakercenter.org http://www.quakercenter.org/ http://www.quakercenter.org/Pages/GroupRentalPages/SpecialSupport.html berberworld.com A web site covering the Berber (Amazigh) people and culture. Berbers are the indigenous people of Northern Africa (Tamazgha), and continue to comprise a substantial portion of the population of Morocco and Algeria and elsewhere, yet their culture and language (Tamazight) are being actively repressed. Africa; Berbers; cultural survival; indigenous people 03/03/2001 07/22/2007 surf http://www.mondeberbere.com/ Berkeley Adult School BAS 1701 San Pablo Avenue Berkeley CA 94702 (510) 644-6130 A remarkable community asset. We teach immigrants and non-English speakers English. We teach older adults how to read and solve math problems. We provide the means for adults to complete high school credits, obtain a GED, graduate and pas the exit exam. We help older adults learn and grow and contribute to their quality of life. We also provide career and technical education so that our most needy adults can find meaningful work and a living wage.^^Located on the corner of San Pablo Avenue and Virginia Streets. You do not have to be a resident of Berkeley and all of the classes that we offer are either free or at the lowest cost possible. classes / courses; education; immigrants; literacy; living wage 11/18/2006 10/31/2009 email BASinfo@berkeley.k12.ca.us http://bas.berkeley.net/ Berkeley Car-Free Housing Ordinance A number of groups have proposed an ordinance that would allow developers to build car-free-by-contract housing in Berkeley, California. automobiles; development; housing; law; municipal government; transportation 06/04/2003 02/18/2007 surf http://www.preservenet.com/carfreehousing/ Berkeley Community Gardening Collaborative BCGC POBox 2801 Berkeley CA 94702 (510) 883-9096 Composed of diverse community garden members who share a common commitment to organic, urban agriculture and access to healthy food for all residents of Berkeley.^^What We Do: By providing a forum for mutual support and the sharing of common resources, BCGC assists and protects existing gardens, facilitates the formation of new gardens, and advocates food security initiatives in our local schools and city. community-building; food security; gardening; urban life 05/02/2004 04/21/2007 puf / surf http://ecologycenter.org/bcgc Berkeley Community Media BCM between Bancroft and Allston 2239 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Berkeley CA 94704 (510) 848-2288 (510) 848-0265 Dedicated to community access to the media by and for Berkeley residents. Many people know us through B-TV Channel 28, the community access television station run by BCM and by B-TV Channel 33 that airs City Council and other government meetings. We also provide low-cost classes, access to video equipment, editing suites and studios, a popular internship program, and ongoing advocacy with the City and Comcast to protect and enhance these resources for Berkeley residents. Our mission is to build an electronic free speech forum in order to encourage democratic involvement and build community. classes / courses; community-building; film / video; free speech; media; television 09/30/2001 06/21/2008 acow info@betv.org http://www.betv.org/ Berkeley Cooperative Grocery The CoG A non-profit, working members cooperative that offers high-quality groceries at an affordable price to individuals and families in our community.^^Members of The CoG work 2 1/2 hours every 4 weeks, performing jobs like stocking shelves, building orders and providing member services. By providing much of the labor for the store, our members keep our operating costs to a minimum.^^To further control costs and grow our co-op in a responsible manner, we launched the CoG as an online store that is served from a warehouse located in Emeryville. cooperatives; food; products 08/03/2006 04/03/2010 surf info@berkeleycog.org http://www.berkeleycog.org/ Berkeley Daily Planet 3023-A Shattuck Avenue Berkeley CA 94705 (510) 841-5600 (510) 841-5695 A twice-weekly newspaper covering Berkeley, California, available for free on the street. calendars; newspapers 01/02/2004 07/22/2007 acow http://www.berkeleydaily.org Berkeley Ecological and Safe Transportation Coalition Berkeley BEST c/o BFBC POBos 13357 Berkeley CA 94712-4357 BEST advocates sustainable transit for all Berkeley area users: pedestrians, bicyclists, wheelchair users, bus and BART riders.^^BEST is currently inactive (noted October 2006), but could be revived by an infusion of new energy. sustainability; transportation 11/13/2002 10/16/2006 puft / surf imgreen03@comcast.net Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists BFUU 1606 Bonita Avenue Berkeley CA 94709-2022 (510) 841-4824 A member congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Association, a non-creedal religious organization consisting of more than a thousand churches, societies, and fellowships in the U.S. and Canada.^^We welcome people of all religious, social, and cultural backgrounds, people of all sexual orientations, people of different abilities, and of all ages to become part of our congregation. We have a long-standing, very active Social Justice Committee, whose members are deeply engaged in many areas of progressive grassroots politics, including the peace movement, economic justice, deep ecology/environmental activism, abolition of the death penalty, and much more.^^Fellowship Hall is located at 1924 Cedar Street (at Bonita).^ death penalty; ecology; economic justice; peace; religion; sexual minorities; spaces for events; spirituality 11/04/2006 07/05/2010 acow office@bfuu.org http://www.bfuu.org Berkeley Food and Housing Project BFHP near Dana 2362 Bancroft Way Berkeley CA 94704 (510) 649-4965 (510) 649-4982 Tto ease and end the crisis of homelessness in our community, Berkeley Food and Housing Project provides emergency food and shelter, transitional housing, permanent housing, and housing placement with support services to homeless individuals and families. homelessness; services 01/25/2004 07/21/2010 email info@bfhp.org http://www.bfhp.org Berkeley Free Clinic near Dana 2339 Durant Avenue Berkeley CA 94704 (510) 548-2570; (800) 6-CLINIC Offers general medical services, TB testing, HIV testing, hepatitis testing, peer counseling, dental (extractions, checkups, and fillings only), a men's STD clinic, and information referrals. Services are free, but donations are accepted. A volunteer owned and run collective. AIDS / HIV; collectives; counseling; health; services 06/01/1991 07/22/2007 acow info@berkeleyfreeclinic.org http://www.berkeleyfreeclinic.org Berkeley Information Network The BIN c/o Berkeley Public Library at Shattuck 2090 Kittredge Street Berkeley CA 94704 (510) 981-6166 (BIN line); (510) 981-6145 (office) A resource file of local organizations, agencies, services, non profits, clubs, etc at the Berkeley Public Library. The BIN has information on museums, disabled services, low-cost legal aid, recycling, schools, emergency dental referrals, parks, summer camps, senior resources, job lines, consumer groups, etc. community-building; directories; libraries; networking 04/01/1992 07/05/2010 acow bin@ci.berkeley.ca.us berkeleypubliclibrary.org/bin Berkeley Liberation Radio 3124 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley CA 94705 (510) 597-0706 Berkeley Liberation Radio exists to provide a voice for the diverse community in the greater Berkeley / Oakland area. Further, it is a vehicle and a means by which to bring about radical social change. Consistent with a vision of creating an alternative, diverse, vibrant society and community that respects the right to be free of sexism, racism, homophobia and all other forms of oppression, our programming will reflect those goals and beliefs. Broadcasts at 104.1 FM. Meets every Thursday; newcomers welcome. anarchism; autonomy; community-building; direct action; diversity; free speech; microbroadcasting; radio 10/26/2006 06/14/2009 email berkeleyradio(at)sbcglobal.net http://www.berkeleyliberationradio.net Berkeley Organization for Animal Advocacy BOAA c/o ASUC Office of Student Affairs, University of California 400 Eshleman Hall, MC 4500 Berkeley CA 94720-4500 A student organization on the UC Berkeley campus. We have weekly meetings to discuss animal rights issues, our events, and how to become better advocates for the other beings on this planet. We are currently working on a number of campaigns, including weekly letter writing, revising and relaunching our fight against on-campus animal research, and raising awareness of animal rights issues among students, faculty, and members of the local community. animal liberation; science; students; vivisection 10/29/2001 11/09/2008 acow http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~boaa/ Berkeley Partners for Parks BFPF POBox 13673 Berkeley CA 94712 A citywide nonprofit devoted to supporting parks and open space in Berkeley through encouraging citizen involvement. Since its incorporation in 1994, BPFP has played an instrumental role in bringing additional funding and thousands of hours of volunteeer labor ('sweat equity') to bear on improving Berkeley's parks, community gardens,and open space. The participation of 'adopt-a-park' groups working in partnership with the City and local businesses has led to innovative projects and visible results in dozens of parks and community gardens throughout the City of Berkeley. land use; open space; parks 04/26/1997 01/16/2010 surf http://www.bpfp.org Berkeley Path Wanderers Association BPWA 1442A Walnut Street, Box 269 Berkeley CA 94709 A grassroots volunteer group of community members who have come together to increase public awareness of the City of Berkeley's pathways. BPWA hopes to accomplish this goal through volunteer-led path walks; identification and accurate mapping of Berkeley's complete path network; and eventual restoration of paths that have been blocked or obscured. We hope the final outcome of the community effort will be the preservation and on-going maintenance of all the paths, lanes and steps throughout Berkeley. conservation; land use; walking 04/26/2009 04/26/2009 surf info@berkeleypaths.org http://www.berkeleypaths.org/ Berkeley Student Food Collective BSFC Mission is to provide fresh, healthy, environmentally sustainable and ethically produced food at an affordable price to Berkeley students and the greater community. We will operate a student-run cooperative cafe and market, located on or near UC Berkeley's campus. Our physical space will serve as a conduit for community building and environmental stewardship through holding arts events, hosting meetings, and providing a place for groups to come together. art; collectives; cooperatives; food; students; sustainability 10/31/2009 10/31/2009 ers director-at-foodcollective-dot-org http://foodcollective.org Berkeley Women in Black Berkeley CA (510) 548-6310 We stand each Friday from noon to 1 PM to protest the Israeli Occupation of Palestine. Join us when you can. We are a non-hierarchical group. We create a new flyer each week about the situation on the ground and distribute about 300 at the south side of UC campus, at Bancroft and Telegraph. human rights; military occupation; Palestinians; vigils; women 09/19/2004 02/12/2008 email wibberkeley@yahoo.com Berkeley Youth Alternatives BYA 1255 Allston Way Berkeley CA 94702 (510) 845-9010 (510) 849-1421 Helps youth and families address issues and problems via Prevention --- reaching youth before their problems become crises, and Intervention --- providing support services to youth who are entangled in the juvenile justice system. BYA helps build capacity within individuals to reach their innate potential. Projects include an after-school center, a computer lab, crisis counseling, a Summer Jam day camp, a sports and fitness academy, health and environmental awareness training, and a teen center. camps; childcare; children; classes / courses; computers; counseling; ecology; family; health; intervention; juvenile justice; prevention; services; sports; youth 11/24/2001 07/22/2007 acow administration@byaonline.org http://www.byaonline.org/ Berkeleyans for a Livable University Environment BLUE Mission is to promote and protect a livable community, and a healthy urban and natural environment, around the University of California at Berkeley and its associated institutions. land use; urban life 04/26/2009 04/26/2009 surf http://berkeleyblue.org/ Between The Lines A weekly radio newsmagazine that offers timely, in-depth interviews with progressive activists engaged in the fight for a more just world. This four-time Associated Press award-winning program covers political and economic topics, and provides listeners with the information they need to know about today's growing social justice movement. economics; news; news on-line; radio 12/07/2000 02/07/2007 surf http://www.btlonline.org/ Beyond Chron 126 Hyde Street San Francisco CA 94102 (415) 771-9850 (415) 771-1287 Provides coverage of political and cultural issues often distorted or ignored by the Bay Area's largest newspaper, the San Francisco Chronicle. Beyond Chron presents a critical look at the cutting edge issues of the day. media criticism; municipal government; news on-line 05/02/2004 11/10/2007 acow rshaw@beyondchron.org http://www.beyondchron.org/ Beyond Oil and Hubbert's Peak Peak Oil books by Princeton University Professor Kenneth S. Deffeyes. books; Peak Oil; petroleum 06/07/2005 11/09/2008 surf http://www.princeton.edu/hubbert/ Beyond Pesticides Works with allies in protecting public health and the environment to lead the transition to a world free of toxic pesticides. The founders, who established Beyond Pesticides as a nonprofit membership organization in 1981, felt that without the existence of such an organized, national network, local, state and national pesticide policy would become, under chemical industry pressure, increasingly unresponsive to public health and environmental concerns.^^Formerly the National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides. coalitions; pesticides; policy; public health; toxics 04/14/2002 10/04/2009 surf http://www.beyondpesticides.org BGH Bulletin Here you will find behind-the-scenes details about how a large share of America’s milk supply has quietly become adulterated with the effects of a synthetic hormone secretly injected into cows, and how pressure from the hormone maker Monsanto led Fox TV to fire two of its award-winning reporters and sweep under the rug much of what they discovered but were never allowed to broadcast. biotechnology; censorship; corporations; food; media criticism 08/06/2000 02/18/2007 surf http://www.foxbghsuit.com/ Bicycle Church Collective Community Self-Service Cycle Repair enter on Spruce Street 703 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA 95060 (831) 425-2453 You need not be a mechanic to use the Bike Church's do-it-yourself repair facility; people of all aptitudes make use of the shop. Church ministers (mechanics) are there to help and get as involved in the repair of your bicycle as necessary. We encourage people to learn by getting their hands dirty - familiarize themselves with the machine that they rely on to get them from place to place. The Bike Church is part of The Hub in downtown Santa Cruz. Open 3 pm to 7 pm every day except Sunday. cycling; do-it-yourself; Santa Cruz County 10/02/2005 04/19/2008 email postmaster@santacruzhub.org http://www.santacruzhub.org/bikechurchfrm.html Bicycle-Friendly Berkeley Coalition BFBC POBox 13357 Berkeley CA 94712-4357 (510) 549-7433 (549-RIDE) Mission is to make Berkeley a more bicycle-friendly city -- we want to help make bicycling so safe, convenient, and pleasant that it becomes a preferred way of getting around town. business; coalitions; community-building; cycling 08/03/1995 05/06/2007 acow bfbc(at)lmi(dot)net http://www.bfbc.org/ Big Think Studios at Connecticut 1426 18th Street San Francisco CA 94107 (415) 934-1111 (415) 934-1114 A group of advertising and graphic design professionals dedicated to social change. We craft strategies and communication materials that inspire people to take action to improve the world around them. We understand this is no small task. That’s why we think big. advertising; communications; media; publicity; web site design 03/19/2005 11/09/2008 acow lael@bigthinkstudios.com http://www.bigthinkstudios.com/ Bike Alameda POBox 2732 Alameda CA 94501 (510) 595-4690 (510) 595-4690 (same as voice) Mission is to encourage everyday use of the bicycle in and around Alameda. We work to increase the city's bicycle network and facilities, to educate the community about the benefits of safe bicycling, and to provide a community to which Alameda bicyclists can belong. We believe in safe streets, convenient access, thriving business districts, clean air and active, healthy citizens. BikeAlameda is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) California corporation. cycling; neighborhoods; transportation; walking 12/29/2006 07/05/2010 surf http://www.bikealameda.org/ Bike Kitchen The A cooperative, do-it-yourself bike repair shop. We provide all the tools and parts you need to fix or build a bicycle. Our staff of volunteer mechanics is available to give advice and answer questions. Instead of charging a fee for services, the Bike Kitchen charges membership dues: either $5 a day, or $30 a year. Purchasing a membership gives you access to all the tools and parts in our inventory. If you’re short on cash, you can earn a membership or parts by volunteering in the shop for a certain number of hours. ^^We accept donations of all working and usable bicycle parts for our youth programs and adult classes.^^Located in San Francisco at 1256 Mission Street between 8th and 9th, with the entrance on Laskie Alley. Open hours are currently 6 to 9 pm Tuesday and Thursday, and 12 to 5 pm Saturdays. classes / courses; cooperatives; cycling; do-it-yourself 01/15/2005 01/20/2007 email info@bikekitchen.org http://www.bikekitchen.org Bike the Bridge! Coalition POBox 15071 Berkeley CA 94712-6071 (510) 725-9991 (510) 486-1528 Advocates bicycle access to major Bay Area bridges. coalitions; cycling; development; land use; transportation 04/06/1997 04/15/2007 true jmeggs@bikethebridge.org http://www.bikethebridge.org/ Bill of Rights Defense Committee BORDC Mission is to promote, organize, and support a diverse, effective, national grassroots movement to restore and protect civil rights and liberties guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. Our purpose is to educate people about the significance of those rights in our lives; to encourage widespread civic participation; and to cultivate and share the organizing tools and strategies needed for people to convert their concern, outrage, and fear into debate and action to restore Bill of Rights protections. civil liberties; law; technical assistance 01/25/2006 10/04/2009 surf http://www.bordc.org Bill Wilson Center POBox 210 A Santa Clara CA 95052 (408) 243-0222 (408) 246-5752 Mission is to support and strengthen the community by serving youth and families through counseling, housing, education, and advocacy. The agency’s programs primarily focus on working with youth in order to provide them with the services they need to become healthy and self-sufficient adults. Services include counseling, shelter, transitional housing, independent living skills training and health education.^^Located at 3490 The Alameda in Santa Clara. counseling; family; self-sufficiency; services; shelters; youth 03/08/2004 07/22/2007 acow BWCMail@billwilsoncenter.org http://www.billwilsoncenter.org Billy DeFrank Lesbian and Gay Community Center 938 The Alameda San Jose CA 95126 (408) 293-2429 A multi-service agency that promotes human care, education and social activities that further the well-being and developent of the lesbian, gay, and bisexual community of Santa Clara County. Works to promote better understanding and unity within the community and its friends. Ensures a 'safe environment' free from verbal and physical harassment, and free from fear of disclosure. Santa Clara County; sexual minorities; support groups 11/25/1995 04/08/2007 surf http://www.defrank.org Bioneers 160 14th Street San Francisco CA 94103 (415) 553-8633 (415) 553-8672 Through the annual Bioneers Conference, workshops, the media, the Bioneers Fund and model projects, Bioneers seeks to create a network of visionary innovators working to heal and restore the Earth and people. classes / courses; ecology; networking 08/04/2003 06/22/2008 email http://www.bioneers.org Bitch: Feminist Response to Pop Culture A print magazine devoted to feminist analysis and media criticism. Bitch features critiques of TV, movies, magazines, advertising, and other elements of pop culture. We also interview feminist pop culture makers, review new books and music, and lots more. We're in the process of evolving into a multimedia organization, starting with this very website. advertising; analysis; feminism; magazines; women 02/10/1997 02/10/2008 surf http://www.bitchmagazine.com Black Coalition on AIDS San Francisco BCA 2800 Third Street San Francisco CA 94107 (415) 615-9945 (415) 615-9943 Mission is to stop the spread of HIV in the Black community through education, service and advocacy. BCA promotes collective, comprehensive and compassionate care for those infected with, and affected by, the disease. African Americans; AIDS / HIV 03/01/1991 11/10/2007 acow bcoa@bcoa.org http://www.bcoa.org Blackbird Family Therapy, Inc. 610 16th Street, Suite 608-B Oakland CA 94612 (510) 594-4332 (510) 878-7369 A social enterprise that advances a mission of creating social change by providing high quality mental health care and promoting mental health training, research, and education through commercial pursuits.^^Blackbird Family Therapy, Inc. contracts with licensed mental health clinicians in private practice to provide free community mental health services to children, teens, and adults who have witnessed or experienced violent crimes such as child abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, assault, rape, homicide, and gang violence. Many of our clients are children and teens who reside in foster care as well as victims of domestic violence. adoption & foster care; child abuse; children; domestic violence; mental health; psychotherapy; rape; services; therapy 09/30/2009 09/30/2009 ers info@blackbirdfamilytherapy.com http://blackbirdfamilytherapy.com Blue Blanket Improv We are a dedicated group of improvisational actors and comedians. We devote our time and skills to bring free or low cost entertainment to the residents of San Francisco and the Bay Area.^^We perform for free in outdoor venues around San Francisco, from beaches to parks to anywhere we can hang our eponymous blanket. We are committed to inspire laughter in others, expose theater to those who might not attend otherwise, and to give back to our community. humor; low-income; outdoor activity; theatre 05/22/2005 11/09/2008 surf http://www.blueblanketimprov.com/ Blue Planet United Pop!ulation Press A public-benefit non-profit organization that helps people make connections between population stabilization, sustainable consumption, and the preservation of wild landscapes and seascapes. We create educational films, web sites, and print publications that foster environmental awareness and action to save the last great wild places of this tiny blue planet. population control; sustainability 02/09/2002 06/06/2010 surf http://www.populationpress.org/ Bolerium Books between 17th & 18th Streets, 3rd floor 2141 Mission Street, Suite 300 San Francisco CA 94110 (415) 863-6353; (800) 326-6353 (415) 255-6499 A bookstore with 45,000 used, rare, and out-of-print books and pamphlets on American labor history, radicalism, social movements, gay literature, African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans and the Spanish Civil War. Books are both bought and sold. African Americans; Asian Americans; book sellers; history; labor; Latinas / Latinos; sexual minorities 04/01/1992 04/08/2007 acow info@bolerium.com http://www.bolerium.com Boom - The Sound of Eviction The web site of the documentary video on the rise and fall of the dot-com takeover of a San Francisco neighborhood. By turns humorous and scathing, Boom delves into the ironies and contradictions of the 'New Economy' and delivers a potent social critique that is ambitious in its scope while remaining close to the human scale. Produced by Whispered Media. Directed by Francine Cavanaugh, A. Mark Liiv, and Adams Wood. development; economic justice; film / video; gentrification; housing; humor; Internet; low-income; mail-order; neighborhoods 05/12/2002 10/04/2009 surf http://www.boomthemovie.org/ Boots on the Roof 4670 Auto Mall Parkway Fremont CA 94538 (888) 893-0367 (510) 249-9125 The premier Wind and Solar Energy training provider in the United States, with the mission of training the next wave of Renewable Energy Contractors, Engineers, Architects, Sales Professionals and Business Entrepreneurs. Alameda County (below Oakland); business; classes / courses; professionals; renewable energy; solar energy 08/16/2009 08/16/2009 ers http://www.bootsontheroof.com/ Borneo Project The near Adeline 1771 Alcatraz Avenue Berkeley CA 94703 (510) 547-4258 Assists diverse tribal groups on the Southeast Asian island of Borneo in their struggles for human rights, rainforest protection and sustainable community development.^^The Project has supported legal aid, mapping for land rights, indigenous-led reforestation, ^watershed restoration, and sustainable energy and micro-enterprise. crafts; deforestation; development; environmental justice; fair trade; indigenous people; micropower; Pacific Islands; rainforests; sister communities; watersheds 10/09/1993 06/22/2008 acow borneo-at-borneoproject.org http://borneoproject.org Bound Together Books 'The Anarchist Bookstore' at Masonic 1369 Haight Street San Francisco CA 94117 (415) 431-8355 A volunteer-run anarchist collective bookstore and meeting place. Normally open 7 days a week from 11:30 am to 7:30 pm (call to verify). Organizes the annual Bay Area Anarchist Bookfare every spring. Also serves as the mailing address of the Prisoners' Literature Project. anarchism; book sellers; collectives; incarceration; spaces for events 06/01/1992 10/04/2009 acow haightanarcat@gmail.com http://www.boundtogetherbooks.com/ Bountiful Garden Foundation (408) 255-2010 A completely volunteer run, nonprofit organization which promotes healthy, sustainable agriculture in the local community by raising premium produce that can be converted into fundraising for local and international humanitarian organizations. Any produce that we raise that can not be converted to cash gets deposited directly into local food banks such as Second Harvest, Salvation Army or small municipal relief organizations. agriculture; disasters; food banks; fundraising; gardening; humanitarian aid; local food; sustainability 05/19/2007 05/19/2007 ers info@bountiful-garden.org http://www.bountiful-garden.org/ Boycott the GAP The purpose of the Save the Redwoods - Boycott the Gap Campaign is to inform Gap customers about logging by the Fisher family of the Gap clothing store empire (including Banana Republic and Old Navy Stores), and to convince the Fishers to place all of their damaged redwood forests into a conservation land trust. boycotts; corporations; deforestation; Mendocino County; pesticides 12/05/1998 04/08/2007 surf http://www.gapsucks.org/ Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco Tenderloin Clubhouse between Golden Gate and Turk Streets 115 Jones Street San Francisco CA 94102 (415) 351-3125 An after-school and summer program offering a fun, safe environment for youth ages six to17. Membership fees are only $10 a year for amazing programming. We provide educational activities, including free tutoring, college application assistance and resume writing help. We also have computers, an outstanding arts & crafts program, and a games room that features pool and foosball tables.^^During the school year we are open for Monday - Friday from 2:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Special teen-only nights are held from Tuesday – Thursday from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Friday nights from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. We provide extended hours on school holidays and in the summer we are open from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. children; services; youth 10/31/2005 12/19/2007 email pzamora@kidsclub.org Brass Liberation Orchestra A musical group of brass, reeds and percussion that plays music to support political causes with particular emphasis on peace, and racial and social justice. We are a work in progress. We work to build a multigender/multiracial/multigenerational group that enhances and strengthens the culture of the Left. demonstrations; music; peace; racism 03/01/2008 03/01/2008 event, surf blo@brassliberation.org http://brassliberation.org/ Brave New Films Robert Greenwald and Brave New Films are at the forefront of the fight to create a just America, and we want you to join us. Using new media and internet video campaigns, Brave New Films has created a quick-strike capability that informs the public, challenges corporate media with the truth, and motivates people to take action on social issues nationwide. film / video; investigative journalism; mail-order; products 09/17/2006 04/03/2010 surf http://www.bravenewfilms.org/ Brazilian Landless Workers Movement MST The largest social movement in Latin America and one of the most successful grassroots movements in the world. Hundreds of thousands of landless peasants have taken onto themselves the task of carrying out a long-overdue land reform in a country mired by an overly skewed land distribution pattern. Less than 3% of the population owns two-thirds of Brasil's arable land. agriculture; Brazil; distribution of wealth; labor; land reform 02/09/2002 03/28/2009 surf http://www.mstbrazil.org/ Bread & Roses 233 Tamalpais Drive, Suite 100 Corte Madera CA 94925-1415 (415) 945-7120 (415) 945-7128 Brings hope and healing through live music to isolated individuals in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our performances uplift the spirits of children undergoing chemotherapy, teens battling substance abuse, families in homeless shelters, seniors nearing the end of life transition, and others living apart from friends and family while facing challenging times. AIDS / HIV; child abuse; children; homelessness; music; seniors 03/20/2000 10/04/2009 acow info@breadandroses.org http://www.breadandroses.org/ Bread for the World BFW A nationwide Christian movement that seeks justice for the world's hungry people by lobbying our nation's decision makers. hunger; lobbying; religion 12/20/1998 04/08/2007 surf http://www.bread.org/ Breast Cancer Action BCA 55 New Montgomery Street, Suite 323 San Francisco CA 94105 (415) 243-9301; (877) 2STOPBC (toll-free) A membership-based organization that carries the voices of people affected by breast cancer to inspire and compel the changes necessary to end the breast cancer epidemic. BCA provides information about breast cancer to anyone who needs it, pushes policy makers to increase funding and research into the causes of breast cancer, and organizes individuals to effect meaningful change around breast cancer issues. health; lobbying; policy; research; women 07/04/2003 04/08/2007 acow info@bcaction.org http://www.bcaction.org Breast Cancer Fund TBCF 1388 Sutter Street, Suite 400 San Francisco CA 94109-5400 (415) 346-8223 In response to the public health crisis of breast cancer, the Breast Cancer Fund identifies – and advocates for elimination of – the environmental and other preventable causes of the disease. Founded in 1992, the Breast Cancer Fund works from the knowledge that breast cancer is not simply a personal tragedy, but a public health priority that demands action from all. healthcare access; toxics; women 02/02/2002 03/28/2009 acow info@breastcancerfund.org http://www.breastcancerfund.org Brentwood Agricultural Land Trust BALT 1120 2nd Street, Suite 108 Brentwood CA 94513 (925) 634-6738 (925) 634-6748 agriculture; Contra Costa County; land trusts 09/12/2008 09/12/2008 event, surf (no descr) brentwoodagtrust@sbcglobal.net http://contracostafarms.com/ Bridge for Africa A Bridge for Africa Foundation 268 Bush Street #3539 San Francisco CA 94104 (415) 244-0604 (314) 271-3643 A 501(c)(3) non-profit, Fair Trade organization dedicated to promoting the dignity of work and self-sufficiency in rural Africa. We partner with African artisan groups to develop, create and market unique handcrafted collectible art. The proceeds from our retail and wholesale sales are reinvested in providing a living wage to our artisans, and in advancing job creation, training and development in the region. Africa; art; development; fair trade; living wage; rural life 06/30/2006 01/18/2010 true info@bridgeforafrica.org http://www.bridgeforafrica.org Bright Path Video A production company offering broadcast quality image gathering and story creation. Services include: image aquisition, location sound recording, event coverage, video creation, encoding for streaming media and archiving. archiving; film / video; Internet 11/12/2000 04/08/2007 surf http://www.brightpathvideo.com/ Brisbane Baylands Community Advisory Group BBCAG Purpose is to provide a forum for discussion with the communities of Brisbane, Daly City and San Francisco and to advise the agencies overseeing the investigation and cleanup actions on the Brisbane Baylands. 02/20/2010 02/20/2010 event http://www.bbcag.com/ Brit Tzedek v'Shalom: The Jewish Alliance for Justice and Peace Mission is is to educate and mobilize American Jews in support of a negotiated two-state resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. coalitions; conflict resolution; Israel; Jewish Americans; Palestinians; peace 04/12/2003 02/18/2007 surf http://www.btvshalom.org/ Brush Fire Painting Uses the power of the arts to heal hearts and transform lives. We teach Process Oriented Painting to unleash the therapeutic qualities of the creative process. We believe creativity is a basic human need; we strive to bring art to the lives of marginalized youth throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. art; creativity; students 04/20/2010 04/20/2010 event, surf http://www.paintbrushfire.org/ Brush Fire Painting Workshops at 19th Avenue 743 Taraval Street, Suite 302 San Francisco CA 94116 (415) 572-3159 Brush Fire Painting uses the power of the arts to heal hearts and transform lives. We teach Process Oriented Painting to unleash the therapeutic qualities of the creative process. We believe creativity is a basic human need; we strive to bring art to the lives of marginalized youth throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. art; classes / courses; creativity; therapy; youth 04/05/2010 04/05/2010 ers volunteer@paintbrushfire.org http://www.PaintBrushFire.org Bu$h Agenda: Invading the World, One Economy at a Time The This book by Antonia Juhasz exposes the Bush Administration's use of corporate globalization policy as a weapon of war. books; corporate-controlled globalization; corporations; militarism; policy 06/03/2007 06/03/2007 event http://thebushagenda.com/ Buddhist Peace Fellowship BPF POBox 3470 Berkeley CA 94703 (510) 654-6169 (510) 655-1369 Brings a Buddhist perspective to the peace movement, and the peace movement to the Buddhist community. Explores personal and group responses to political, social, and ecological suffering in the world. A national network of local chapters and individuals. magazines; peace; religion 02/01/1991 07/24/2009 acow http://www.bpf.org Build It Green 1434 University Avenue Berkeley CA 94702 (510) 845-0472 (510) 845-1854 A non-profit membership organization whose mission is to promote healthy, energy- and resource-efficient building practices in California. We work with mainstream stakeholders in the housing industry to accelerate the adoption of green building practices, and our short-term goal is to facilitate the greening of 10,000 housing units by the end of 2008. building materials; housing 04/17/2005 02/15/2008 email, surf http://www.builditgreen.org/ Building Better Families POBox 150207 San Rafael CA 94915-0207 (415) 721-4304 Teaches respect and responsibility as essential elements of healthy and satisfying relationships. Our 52-week batterer's treatment and anger management program has been certified by Marin County Probation and offers a humanistic approach to ending family violence. domestic violence; Marin County; services 07/04/2003 08/12/2007 email http://www.bbfmarin.com Building Child Care BCC National Economic Development and Law Center 2201 Broadway, Suite 815 Oakland CA 94612 (888) 411-3535 Provides a centralized clearinghouse of information and services to increase the California child care sector's understanding of the facilities development process and access to facility development resources. childcare; development; research materials; services 02/22/2004 07/22/2007 acow bcc@nedlc.org http://www.buildingchildcare.org Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency BOSS 2065 Kittredge Street, Suite E Berkeley CA 94704 (510) 649-1930 (510) 649-0627 A nonprofit organization dedicated to ending poverty and homelessness in our community. Provides comprehensive services to 3,500 people per year and also advocates to change the root causes of poverty. Programs (located in Berkeley, Oakland, and Hayward) include: shelter, transitional houses (including AIDS housing), permanent housing assistance, job training, adult and children's education, employment services, community building, leadership development training, mental health/health care, substance abuse services, drop-in center, youth housing and services, and extensive information and referral. children; community-building; disabilities; drugs; employment; family; homelessness; housing; leadership development; mental health; poverty; self-reliance; self-sufficiency; services; shelters; youth 03/01/1992 04/08/2007 acow bossmail@self-sufficiency.org http://www.self-sufficiency.org Building REsources San Francisco's only source for reusable, recycled and remanufactured building and landscape materials.^^We are a mix of old-fashioned junkyard, building materials store, remanfacturing facility and education center.^^We are a launch pad for ideas, a community based non-profit and a nexus for creative energy. building materials; recycling 04/22/2009 04/22/2009 sfgate, surf http://www.buildingresources.org/ Bullfrog Films A leading US publisher of independently-produced, environmental videos, that point the way to living healthily, happily, and with greater concern for the other inhabitants of this planet, and for our descendants. We also distribute world-famous performing arts programs from Rhombus Media. dance; development; diversity; ecology; film / video; indigenous people; music; products; sustainability 11/15/1999 03/28/2009 surf http://www.bullfrogfilms.com Bums' Paradise A 53-minute documentary that depicts the lives of the men and women who lived in the ten-year-old Albany Landfill community prior to their eviction. It follows them through the eviction and documents them one month after the eviction. The film emphasizes their concepts of community as well as the amazing art that they created. The video is available for purchase on-line. art; community-building; film / video; homelessness; products 08/01/2003 07/08/2007 surf http://www.bumsparadise.com/ Bureau of Public Secrets POBox 1044 Berkeley CA 94701 The web site features "The Joy of Revolution" and other writings by Ken Knabb (recently collected in the book PUBLIC SECRETS) as well as Knabb's translations from the Situationist International (the notorious group that helped trigger the May 1968 revolt in France). anarchism; books; mail-order 03/01/1991 02/10/2007 email knabb@bopsecrets.org http://www.bopsecrets.org Burma Humanitarian Mission Committed to bringing urgently needed medical supplies to the internally displaced people in Burma. Burma; healthcare access; material aid 09/28/2001 02/18/2007 surf http://burmamission.org Burmese American Democratic Alliance BADA 1453 Marin Avenue Albany CA 94706 (510) 528-8175 Burmese, Burmese American and American activists from San Francisco Bay Area working towards Democracy and Human Rights in Burma. Our hearts go out to Burmese people who are suffering under the most repressive and brutal regime on earth. Burma; coalitions; democracy; human rights 03/09/2002 08/05/2008 surf badaonline@gmail.com http://www.badasf.org/ Burning Issues Box 1045 Point Arena CA 95468-1045 Provides public education about the health hazards of exposure to wood smoke. Smoke from residential burning of wood, wood burning restaurants and outdoor burning of wood, crops and debris is permeating our neighborhoods, resulting in high ground level concentrations of toxic air pollution. air; energy; health; pollution 10/05/1998 04/03/2010 acow Mary.Rozenberg@gmail.com http://burningissues.org Bus Riders Union Los Angeles Recognized nationally for its historic civil rights Consent Decree and signature creative tactics, the Bus Riders Union is a multiracial dynamo of 200 active members, 3,000 dues-paying members, and 50,000 supporters on the buses of L.A. The BRU has literally saved public transportation in Los Angeles and become the country's largest grassroots mass transit advocacy organization. From our focus on mass transit, the BRU carries out a wide, multi-issue progressive agenda based in comprehensive principles of unity and strong membership agreement. public health; transportation 05/14/2000 04/03/2010 surf http://www.busridersunion.org/ Business Alliance for Commerce in Hemp BACH An international activist-oriented business association promoting three goals: (1) full and unrestricted restoration of hemp as a sustainable farm crop and industrial resource, (2) access to cannabis medicines by prescription of licensed health care professionals, and (3) use, production, and sales of cannabis drugs in a regulated adult market. Does outreach into the environmentalist and business communities as well as political lobbying, community organizing, literature development, and commercial research and development. business; healthcare access; hemp; lobbying 04/27/1995 04/03/2010 surf http://www.equalrights4all.org/bach/BACHcore.html Business Alliance for Local Living Economies BALLE 165 11th Street San Francisco CA 94103 (415) 255-1108 (415) 863-1356 Mission is to catalyze, strengthen, and connect local business networks dedicated to building strong Local Living Economies. A Living Economy ensures that economic power resides locally, sustaining healthy community life and natural life as well as long-term economic viability. business; local economy; networking 09/02/2007 09/02/2007 CAFF local food guide info@livingeconomies.org http://livingeconomies.org/ Businesses for Peace An association of businesses seeking to resolve international disputes through collective international diplomacy and without war. Grew out of the controversy surrounding the US Marines recruiting station in Berkeley, California. business; peace 04/06/2008 04/06/2008 surf info@businessesforpeace.org http://www.businessesforpeace.org Butterfly Gardeners Association POBox 1511 Vallejo CA 94590 (707) 552-9886 A group of individuals and organizations trying to build a world wide network for global change. Intends to do this by developing and promoting events and programs that will inspire citizens on a worldwide basis. This coalition of organizations is in the process of coming together & getting a structure in place. Projects include the Butterfly Gardeners Association (emphasizing the need for conservation of natural habitats) and Musicians & Fine Artists for World Peace (promoting events and concerts to support our environment and peace organizing). art; calendars; coalitions; conservation; endangered species / habitat; gardening; music; networking; peace 04/05/2002 05/06/2007 acow bflyspirit7@aol.com http://www.butterflyspirit.org Buy Local Berkeley Educates about the cultural, environmental, community and economic benefits of shopping at locally owned and operated businesses. Our goal is to inspire people to shift their spending to Berkeley businesses whenever possible. business; local economy 12/07/2008 12/07/2008 event http://www.buylocalberkeley.com/ BuyBlue.org You may have voted blue, but every day you unknowingly help dump millions of dollars into the conservative war chest. By purchasing products and services from companies that donate heavily to conservatives, we have been compromising our own interests as liberals and progressives.^^BuyBlue.org is a concerted effort to lift the veil of corporate patronage, so consumers can make informed buying decisions that coincide with their principles. campaign finance reform; consumer lifestyle; corporations; elections; Political Action Committees (PACs); products 01/08/2005 06/22/2008 surf http://buyblue.org BuzzFlash Provides headlines, news, and commentary for a geographically-diverse, politically-savvy, pro-democracy, anti-hypocrisy web community. editorial comment; news on-line 10/30/2005 07/24/2009 surf http://buzzflash.com/ Cal Corps Public Service Center 505 Eshleman Hall #4550 Berkeley CA 94720 (510) 642-3916 (510) 643-0326 Dedicated to providing opportunities for the UC Berkeley to connect to surrounding communities. Students will find information on how to be a leader in the community - whether you want to volunteer once in a while, work with a student group, apply for a fellowship, take a service-learning class, or get paid to address important social issues. Cal Corps Public Service Center hosts several special events throughout the year and is expanding rapidly, so check back with us often. classes / courses; leadership development; services; students; volunteer matching 08/18/2001 01/18/2010 acow publicservice@berkeley.edu http://publicservice.berkeley.edu California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform CANHR 650 Harrison Street, 2nd Floor San Francisco CA 94107 (415) 974-5171; (800) 474-1116 A non-profit information and advocacy organization for nursing home residents, their families and their friends. Services include a consumer information service, a legal information network, legal services support, a lawyer referral service, legislative and administrative advocacy support, family council organizing, and pension rights counseling. consumer protection; counseling; healthcare access; lawyers; legal services; nursing homes; seniors 07/28/2000 02/18/2007 surf http://www.canhr.org/ California Alliance to Stop the Spray CASS Opposes the upcoming aerial spraying of pesticides in populated areas of California. air; coalitions; pesticides 02/15/2008 02/15/2008 surf http://ca.stopthespray.org/ http://www.californiaalliancetostopthespray.org California Anti-SLAPP Project CASP 2903 Sacramento Street Berkeley CA 94702 (510) 486-9123 (510) 486-9708 Dedicated to helping protect and further the rights of Californians to participate in government and civic affairs and to speak freely about public issues. CASP assists the public and legal community in preventing and defending against SLAPPs (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation). civil liberties; civil rights; computer bulletin boards (BBSs); corporations; First Amendment; free speech; Internet; justice; law; lawyers; legal defense; legal services; legislation 03/17/2002 02/10/2008 acow info[at]casp[dot]net http://www.casp.net California Association of Human Relations Organizations CAHRO Provides resources for building the capacity of Human Relations and Human Rights Organizations. Their website is designed to increase the effectiveness of organizations working to preserve and promote human and civil rights, more specifically, but not limited to issues of intergroup conflict, hate crime and hate violence, police-community relations and human relations commissions. civil rights; conflict resolution; crime; hate crimes; human rights; police accountability; violence 06/16/1996 04/08/2007 surf http://www.cahro.org California Association of Mental Health Patients' Rights Advocates CAMHPRA A membership organization working to promote public policy furthering the rights and well-being of mental health consumers. consumer protection; healthcare access; mental health; policy 01/10/2000 10/04/2009 surf http://www.camhpra.org/ California Certified Organic Farmers CCOF 1115 Mission Street Santa Cruz CA 95060 (831) 423-2263 (831) 423-4528 The only full service organic certification and trade association providing premier organic certification programs and trade association benefits to farms, processors, private labelers, retailers, restaurants, brokers, and supporting members including individuals, suppliers and service providers.^^CCOF helps you succeed with marketing and PR support and stay informed by supporting the growth of organic foods and agriculture through certification services, organic education, promotion, political advocacy. organic agriculture; policy; publicity 07/23/2000 02/18/2007 acow ccof@ccof.org http://www.ccof.org/ California Clean Money Campaign Works to achieve an open and accountable government that is responsive to the needs of all Californians. We are a non-profit, non-partisan organization whose mission is to pursue that vision by building statewide support for public funding of election campaigns. campaign finance reform; coalitions; lobbying 10/13/2001 07/22/2007 surf http://www.caclean.org California Coalition for Women Prisoners CCWP 1540 Market Street #490 San Francisco CA 94102 (415) 255-7036 x4 A grassroots racial justice organization that challenges the institutional violence imposed on women and communities of color by prisons and the criminal justice system. We are building a movement with women prisoners, family members of prisoners, and the larger communities through organizing, leadership development, and political education. coalitions; health; incarceration; transgenders; women 06/24/1995 06/20/2009 out of time paper info@womenprisoners.org http://www.womenprisoners.org California Faculty Association CFA A union of 23,000 professors, lecturers, librarians, counselors and coaches who teach in the California State University system. In classrooms on the 23 CSU campuses, CFA members work hard to teach our students the critical-thinking skills, the technical know-how and the cultural insights they need to be thoughtful, productive and artistic participants in our society. diversity; labor union locals; public education 08/22/2004 02/10/2008 surf http://www.calfac.org/ California Faith for Equality Mission is to educate, support and mobilize California's faith communities to promote equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and to safeguard religious freedom. civil rights; religion; sexual minorities 01/27/2010 01/27/2010 event, surf http://www.cafaithforequality.org/ California FarmLink POBox 2224 Sebastopol CA 95473 (707) 829-1691 (707) 829-1693 Mission is to build family farming and conserve farmland in California by linking aspiring and retiring farmers; and promoting techniques and disseminating information that facilitate intergenerational farm transitions. agriculture; conservation; mentoring; networking 09/02/2007 09/02/2007 CAFF local food guide info@californiafarmlink.org http://californiafarmlink.org/ California First Amendment Coalition CFAC (SEE-fak) Mission is to protect and promote freedom of expression and the people’s right to know. The Coalition is a non-profit, nonpartisan educational and advocacy organization serving the public, public servants, and the media in all its forms. Its constituency reflects an increasingly diverse society. The Coalition is committed to the principle that government is accountable to the people, and strives through education, public advocacy, litigation, and other efforts to prevent unnecessary government secrecy and to resist censorship of all kinds. coalitions; First Amendment; free speech; freedom of information; right to know 09/16/1999 03/28/2009 surf http://www.cfac.org/ California Food and Justice Coalition CFJC A statewide membership coalition committed to the basic human right to healthy food while advancing social, agricultural and environmental justice. We are partners of the national Community Food Security Coalition, and collaborate with community-based efforts in California working to create a socially just, ecologically and economically sustainable food supply.^^We envision a California food system in which all activities, from farm to table, are equitable, healthful, sustainable, and community-driven. agriculture; coalitions; environmental justice; food security; sustainability 02/07/2008 06/25/2008 surf http://www.foodsecurity.org/california/ California Food Policy Advocates 436 14th Street, Suite 1220 Oakland CA 94612 (510) 433-1122 A statewide public policy and advocacy organization dedicated to improving the health and well being of low-income Californians by increasing their access to nutritious and affordable food. food; health; low-income; nutrition; policy 11/23/2001 11/09/2008 acow khecht@cfpa.net http://www.cfpa.net/ California Housing Law Project CHLP Provides information on housing issues that are before the California Legislature and various administrative agencies. housing; legislation; tenant rights 01/22/2001 08/12/2007 surf http://www.housingadvocates.org California Indian Environmental Alliance CIEA POBox 2128 Berkeley CA 94702 (510) 848-2043 Created in 2006 by California Tribal representatives and advocates to address mining contaminants, including mercury, left over from the California Gold Rush. Our core program work is the Mining Toxins and Tribal Health Program. health; mining; Native Americans; toxics 12/07/2009 12/07/2009 event info@cieaweb.org http://www.cieaweb.org/ California Institute for Rural Studies CIRS Our mission is to work toward a rural California that is socially just, economically balanced, and environmentally sustainable. Each of these elements is integral to the larger goal of sustainable development. As a non-profit research organization, we are committed to pursuing these long-term goals through sound empirical research that is directly relevant to progressive social change. development; researchers; rural life; sustainability 02/05/2009 02/05/2009 surf http://www.cirsinc.org/ California Institute of Integral Studies CIIS 1453 Mission Street San Francisco CA 94103 (415) 575-6100 (415) 575-1268 An accredited institution of higher learning that strives to embody spirit, intellect, and wisdom in service to individuals, communities, and the Earth. CIIS honors the spiritual dimension of intellectual life, preparing students to work in the areas of psychology, religion, philosophy, and the humanities. Ph.D., Psy.D., M.A., and B.A. Completion degrees are offered in a stimulating environment that fosters rigorous scholarship and supportive community. LifeLong Learning programs at CIIS provide innovative, experiential learning opportunities that move beyond the constraints of degree-centered education. classes / courses; counseling; education; philosophy; psychology; religion; spirituality 06/01/1991 02/18/2007 acow http://www.ciis.edu California Interfaith Power and Light CIPL c/o The Next Generation 1904 Franklin Street, Suite 609 Oakland CA 94612 (510) 444-4078 x319 CIPL is galvanizing a religious response to global warming as the moral issue of our time. All major faith traditions call us to be good stewards of the earth, therefore we must work together to address the grave threat to humanity and all of Creation posed by global warming. Since our founding in 2001, we have mobilized religious support for landmark legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in California, educated hundreds of thousands of congregants, and worked with every major religious denomination in the state. CIPL member congregations are leading by example, reducing CO2 emissions in our own houses of worship by over 20 million pounds. conservation; energy; global warming; religion; renewable energy 02/28/2004 08/12/2007 acow info@interfaithpower.org http://www.interfaithpower.org/ California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO 600 Grand Avenue, Suite 410 Oakland CA 94610-3561 (510) 663-4000 (510) 663-4099 Made up of more than 1,200 AFL-CIO and Change to Win unions, representing 2.1 million union members in manufacturing, retail, construction, hospitality, public sector, health care, entertainment and other industries.^^Dedicated to promoting and defending the interests of working people and their families for the betterment of California’s communities. From legislative campaigns to grassroots organizing, our affiliates are actively engaged in every aspect of California’s economy and government. labor; labor councils 06/29/1997 11/15/2008 surf info@calaborfed.org http://www.calaborfed.org California Lawyers for the Arts CLA Fort Mason Center, C-255 San Francisco CA 94123 (415) 775-7200 (415) 775-1143 A non-profit organization that provides low-cost lawyer referrals, mediation, arbitration, and educational programs for all kinds of artists. art; lawyers; mediation 06/29/2008 06/29/2008 ers cla@calawyersforthearts.org http://calawyersforthearts.org/ California League of Conservation Voters CLCV 350 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 1100 Oakland CA 94612 (510) 271-0900; (800) 755-3224 (510) 271-0901 The nation's largest and oldest state political action organization for the environment. Founded in 1972, the League mobilizes California voters to support environmentally responsible candidates and issues, and serves as a watchdog to hold elected officials accountable for their environmental votes. The League is a non-partisan organization supported by 30,000 members, working in coalition with a wide spectrum of environmental and community groups. conservation; ecology; elections; lobbying; research materials; watchdog groups 02/01/1991 05/03/2008 email http://www.ecovote.org California Legislative Information A web site containing the complete texts of California Codes, the California Constitution, and all statutes enacted on or after 1 Jan 1993, plus information on pending legislation. law; legislation; research materials; state government 09/24/1995 05/06/2007 surf http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/ California Native Plant Society CNPS A statewide non-profit organization of amateurs and professionals with a common interest in California's native plants. The Society, working through its local chapters, seeks to increase understanding of California's native flora and to preserve this rich resource for future generations. Membership is open to all. Our members have diverse interests including natural history, botany, ecology, conservation, photography, drawing, hiking, and gardening. conservation; endangered species / habitat; gardening; history; science 05/02/2004 12/15/2007 surf http://www.cnps.org California Newsreel 500 Third Street, Suite 505 San Francisco CA 94107-1875 (415) 284-7800 (415) 284-7801 Produces and distributes cutting edge, social justice films that inspire, educate and engage audiences. Founded in 1968, Newsreel is the oldest non-profit, social issue documentary film center in the country, the first to marry media production and contemporary social movements. Africa; African Americans; diversity; educational curriculum; film / video; history; labor; media criticism 04/01/1992 07/05/2010 acow contact@newsreel.org http://www.newsreel.org/ California Nurses Association CNA 2000 Franklin Street Oakland CA 94612 (510) 273-2200 Represents over 75,000 members nationwide. We are the largest and fastest-growing organization of direct care Registered Nurses in the country and are dedicated to providing a voice for nurses and a vision for healthcare. health; hospitals; labor; professionals 10/18/1997 08/12/2007 surf http://www.calnurse.org/ California Physicians Alliance 2344 Sixth Street Berkeley CA 94710 (510) 665-8523 (510) 665-6027 A chapter of Physicians for a National Health Program. healthcare access; insurance; professionals; single payer health care 07/08/1997 02/22/2007 true capa13@sbcglobal.net http://capa.pnhp.org/ California Prison Focus CPF 1904 Franklin Street, Suite 507 Oakland CA 94612 (510) 836-7222 (510) 836-7333 Investigates conditions in California's Security Housing Units (SHUs) and works with prisoners with HIV and HEP C to expose human rights abuses in California's prisons. CPF uses the information gathered from California's prisoners and their family members to call for an end to human rights abuses and the use of solitary confinement, for improvement of medical, HIV and HEP C care, and an end to the prison system as we know it. AIDS / HIV; healthcare access; human rights; incarceration; prisons; torture 08/07/1993 08/12/2007 acow contact@prisons.org http://www.prisons.org California Program on Access to Care CPAC 1950 Addison Street #203 Berkeley CA 94704 (510) 643-3140 (510) 642-7861 CPAC brings the resources of the University of California to address significant healthcare policy issues affecting California's low-income populations.^^Through independent research and policy analysis conducted by the academic community both inside and outside of the University of California, CPAC expands and enhances dialogue among government officials, healthcare advocates, and academic researchers. analysis; healthcare access; low-income; policy; researchers 12/08/2009 12/08/2009 email cpac@berkeley.edu http://www.ucop.edu/cpac/ California Public Health Association - North CPHA 555 Twelfth Street, 10th floor Oakland CA 94607-4046 (510) 601-0900 Provides leadership in the field of public health by bringing together people whose goal is improving the health of Californians. Welcomes health professionals, para-professionals, lay persons, and organizations from a variety of disciplines including nursing, education, laboratory, medicine, environmental health, social work, administration, nutririon, pharmacy, and community health. networking; professionals; public health 12/25/1995 05/06/2007 acow office@cphan.org http://www.cphan.org California Straw Building Association CASBA We’re a non-profit organization whose members are architects, engineers, builders, and people interested in straw building. Our mission is to"...further the practice of straw building by exchanging current information and practical experience, promoting and conducting research and testing, and making that body of knowledge available to working professionals and the public at large." architecture; building materials; professionals 04/17/2005 11/15/2008 surf http://www.strawbuilding.org California Student Sustainability Coalition CSSC Unites students, campuses, and campaigns from across California to transform our educational systems into models of sustainability.^^Mission is to unite and empower the California community of higher education to collaboratively and nonviolently transform our selves and our institutions based on our inherent social, economic, and ecological responsibilities. coalitions; education; students; sustainability 10/12/2008 10/12/2008 event, surf http://www.sustainabilitycoalition.org/ California Tomorrow CT 1904 Franklin St, Suite 300 Oakland CA 94612 (510) 496-0220 (510) 496-0225 Provides vision, leadership, research, customized strategies and ongoing support to community organizations, schools, policymakers and advocates working toward a more equitable, inclusive, multicultural society. We help transform institutions so that they are better able to serve a broader, more diverse public. immigrants; multiculturalism; researchers; technical assistance 02/01/1991 02/10/2008 acow ct411@californiatomorrow.org http://www.californiatomorrow.org California Voter Foundation A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization promoting and applying the responsible use of technology to improve the democratic process. appropriate technology; elections 10/20/1996 04/03/2010 surf http://www.calvoter.org/ California Walks A coalition of nonprofit pedestrian advocacy groups promoting walkable communities for all people throughout California. coalitions; pedestrian advocacy 08/04/2003 04/08/2007 surf http://www.californiawalks.org/ Californians for Democracy A coalition of grassroots organizations, advocacy groups, web-based collectives, union members, Democratic clubs, religious groups and concerned Californians working to change the vote requirement to a majority for passing revenue and budget. coalitions; democracy; initiatives; state government 03/03/2010 03/03/2010 surf http://www.californiansfordemocracy.com/ Californians for Electoral Reform CfER Primary purpose is to promote the implementation of election methods such as instant runoff voting and forms of proportional representation.^^A nonpartisan organization with members from across the political spectrum. Often works with the Center for Voting and Democracy (CVD), a national organization with similar aims. CfER members are automatically enrolled as members of CVD. democracy; elections; proportional representation; speakers 01/16/1994 03/28/2009 surf http://CFER.org Californians for GE-Free Agriculture 15290 Coleman Valley Road Occidental CA 95465 (707) 874-0316 A state-wide coalition of farmer, environmental and consumer groups committed to ecologically responsible and economically viable agriculture. We provide education and resources in support of the rights of farmers and communities to evaluate and address the environmental, human health and economic risks of genetic engineering in agriculture. Cal GE-Free is the only California group focused solely on genetic engineering in agriculture. agriculture; biotechnology; consumer protection; genetic engineering 02/26/2004 08/12/2007 true calgefree@calgefree.org http://www.calgefree.org/ Californians for Justice CFJ at 16th Street 1611 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 317 Oakland CA 94612 (510) 452-2728 (510) 452-3552 A statewide, grassroots organization dedicated to build power in communities that have been pushed to the margins of the political process. These groups -- communities of color, and young and poor people of all colors -- represent a new emerging majority in California. affirmative action; criminal justice; legislation; networking; petitions; public education 06/03/1995 08/12/2007 acow info@caljustice.org http://www.caljustice.org Californians for Pesticide Reform CPR 49 Powell Street, Suite 530 San Francisco CA 94102 (415) 981-3939 (415) 981-2727 A coalition of more than 185 public health, consumer, environmental, sustainable agriculture, labor and rural assistance public interest organizations. Goals are to expand the public's right to know about pesticide use and abuse, reduce that use and promote safer, ecologically sound agricultural and urban pest management. children; coalitions; consumer protection; environmental justice; labor; pesticides; public health; right to know; sustainability 08/08/1999 05/28/2009 true http://www.pesticidereform.org Californians United for A Responsible Budget CURB 1904 Franklin Street, Suite 504 Oakland CA 94612 (510) 444-0484 A broad based coalition of over 40 organizations seeking to CURB prison spending by reducing the number of people in prison and the number of prisons in the state. coalitions; incarceration; prisons 05/16/2007 05/21/2010 surf curb@riseup.net http://www.curbprisonspending.org/ Campaign for America's Future Challenging the big money corporate agenda by encouraging Americans to speak up - to discuss and debate a new vision of an economy and a future that works for all of us. Insists that the question of falling wages and rising insecurity be placed at the center of our national debate. Works to revitalize a progressive agenda, and fights to make this economy work for working people once again. We engage citizens, activists and political leaders in a renewed debate about the kind of country - and the kind of world - we want to build for the generations yet to come. corporate-controlled globalization; economics 03/28/2004 08/12/2007 surf http://www.ourfuture.org/ Campaign for Innocent Victims In Conflict CIVIC Advocates on behalf of victims of armed conflict, working to ensure they receive recognition and assistance from warring parties.^^CIVIC persuaded the US Congress to establish programs for war victims in Afghanistan and Iraq, guides victims to assistance, brings the human cost of war to the attention of policymakers and the public, and is advocating a new global standard of conduct that warring parties should help where they have hurt. humanitarian aid; Iraq; militarism 04/21/2005 11/15/2008 surf http://www.civicworldwide.org Campaign for Justice: Redress Now for Japanese Latin Americans! CFJ POBox 1384 El Cerrito CA 94530 (510) 528-7288 A collaborative effort by individuals and organizations including the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California, Nikkei for Civil Rights & Redress, and the Japanese Peruvian Oral History Project. Founding individuals included former JLA internees, their children, grandchildren, and others interested in pursuing justice.^^Campaign for Justice has two primary goals. First, it seeks to secure proper redress for former Japanese Latin American internees. Second, we want this little known story to be widely known and so we work to educate the public about the wartime and redress experiences of the Japanese Latin Americans. civil rights; coalitions; direct action; history; human rights; Japanese Americans; Latin America; Peru; political prisoners; reparations 03/26/2005 06/22/2008 ers info@campaignforjusticejla.org http://www.campaignforjusticejla.org Campaign to End the Death Penalty CEDP The only national membership-driven, chapter-based grassroots organization dedicated to the abolition of capital punishment in the United States. We have active chapters in cities and campuses across the country -- from Berkeley, California, to Austin, Texas to Chicago, Illinois. We work hand in hand with those who have experienced the horrors of death row firsthand - death row prisoners themselves and their family members - and work to ensure that their voices are at the forefront of our movement. death penalty 04/25/1999 11/15/2008 surf http://www.nodeathpenalty.org http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cedp_oakland/ Campaign to Label Genetically Engineered Foods The Mission is to create a national grassroots consumer campaign for the purpose of lobbying Congress and the President to pass legislation that will require the labeling of genetically engineered foods in the United States. biotechnology; consumer protection; food; legislation; lobbying 12/24/1999 03/28/2009 surf http://www.thecampaign.org/ Campus Anti-War Network The largest and leading independent, democratic, grassroots network of students opposing the occupation of Iraq and military recruiters in our schools at campuses all over the country. Since our formation before the war in Iraq began, our unapologetic opposition to the U.S. government's project of conquest and plunder in the Middle East, along with its horrible consequences at home, has been unwavering. civil liberties; Iraq; militarism; military recruitment; networking; racism; students 10/12/2003 08/12/2007 surf http://www.campusantiwar.net/ Campus California TG CCTG A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, that among other activities, is training & placing international volunteers/activists at humanitarian & environmental projects abroad. We offer programs where you, as a participant, can take actions as a responsible World-citizen through volunteering abroad & in the USA for a better world. Currently Campus California TG has international volunteers at development projects in Mozambique, Nicaragua, Zambia and Namibia. We train and send volunteers to Africa and Central America. Africa; Central America; development; ecology; travel; volunteer matching 01/27/2001 08/12/2007 surf http://www.cctg.org/ Campus Greens A national student-based, non-profit organization dedicated to building a broad-based movement for radical democracy on America's high school and college campuses. greens; students 10/25/2003 05/06/2007 surf http://campusgreens.org/ CANFIT 2140 Shattuck Avenue, Suite 610 Berkeley CA 94704 (510) 644-1533 (510) 644-1535 To work with communities and policymakers to develop culturally resonant policies and practices that improve food and fitness environments for adolescents in low income communities and communities of color. food; health; low-income; nutrition; youth 11/13/2002 04/03/2010 acow info@canfit.org http://www.canfit.org/ Capoeira Arts Foundation between Shattuck and Milvia 2026 Addison Street Berkeley CA 94704 (510) 704-8422 A non-profit umbrella organization for the United Capoeira Association / Capoeira Arts Cafe and Projeto Kirimure.^^Capoeira Arts Cafe is a cultural organization dedicated to the teaching and promotion of capoeira. Our goal is to create the right environment for capoeira to thrive as the dynamic and traditional art form that it is.^^Projeto Kirimurê is a non-profit program funded by the Capoeira Arts Foundation and designed to enrich the lives of at-risk youth in the neighborhood of Itapoã, Bahia, Brazil. art; at-risk youth; Brazil; dance 10/07/2007 10/07/2007 ers http://www.capoeira.bz/index2.html http://www.projetokirimure.org/ Carbusters Magazine Published four times a year by the World Carfree Network and produced by an international activist team in Prague, Czech Republic. It is a 32-page print magazine critiquing our society's car culture and exploring positive alternatives. Carbusters aims to serve as both an information source and a call to action, providing a full range of content from direct action skills to the latest research developments, feature articles on topics ranging from Driving as Addiction to Ecocity Visions, world news and even cartoons poking fun at the car and oil industries. automobiles; cycling; magazines; pedestrian advocacy; transportation; walking 10/17/2003 05/06/2007 surf http://www.carbusters.org/ Carfree.com The web site that goes with the book "Carfree Cities", which proposes a delightful solution^to the vexing problem of urban automobiles. automobiles; books; transportation; urban life 05/19/2006 01/18/2010 surf http://www.carfree.com/ carpoolconnect.com With carpoolconnect.com, anyone wishing to find fellow commuters to carpool with can easily perform a search for someone in their area and contact them directly through the site. This is accomplished without compromising anyone's security --- all communication happens through carpoolconnect.com's messaging service. carpools 11/11/2001 11/15/2008 surf http://carpoolconnect.com Carquinez Regional Environmental Education Center CREEC The role of this all-volunteer, nonprofit organization is to effect wildlife habitat and enhancement, maintenance and restoration projects in the communities and open lands surrounding the Carquinez Strait - California's most significant wildlife migratory corridor. The sole goal of CREEC is the betterment of the area's natural resources through cooperative, constructive and mutually beneficial partnerships with the industries, families and agencies who live and work along the Strait. conservation; endangered species / habitat; open space; wildlife 07/06/2006 04/03/2010 surf http://www.creecyouth.org/ Casa de la Paz Casa de la Paz provides housing and education for medium to long-term volunteers interested in working in Chiapas.^^The staff of CASA works with volunteers to help arrange volunteer work in San Cristóbal and the surrounding communities. Volunteers must speak Spanish proficiently and make a minimum four month commitment to working in Chiapas. housing; human rights; indigenous people; Mayans; Mexico; travel 03/16/2004 10/04/2009 surf http://www.casacollective.org/casa-de-la-paz CATdestroysHomes.org 1611 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 500 Oakland CA 94612 A campaign to stop Caterpillar from selling bulldozers to Israel until Israel stops using these machines to destroy Palestinian lives and livelihoods. corporations; human rights; Israel; Palestinians 04/07/2005 11/15/2008 surf info@catdestroyshomes.org http://www.catdestroyshomes.org Catholic Charities of San Jose CCSJ near Trimble 2625 Zanker Road, Suite 200 San Jose CA 95134-2107 (408) 468-0100 (408) 944-0275 Serves and advocates for families and individuals in need, especially those living in poverty. Rooted in gospel values, CCSJ works to create a more just and compassionate community in which people of all cultures and beliefs can participate. policy; poverty; religion; Santa Clara County 11/25/1995 05/06/2007 surf http://ccsj.org Catholics for a Free Choice CFFC Conducts the 'See Change' campaign to change the status of the Holy See at the United Nations from that of a country to that of a non-governmental organization (NGO) since it is in fact a religion (an organization of the Roman Catholic Church) and not a country. Recognition as a country allows the Church to unduly influence U.N. policy on religious freedom, women's reproductive rights, and education on condom use for prevention of HIV / AIDS. AIDS / HIV; policy; religion; reproductive rights; United Nations; women 11/07/1999 05/06/2007 surf http://www.seechange.org/ CELLspace Collectively Explorative Learning Labs between 18th and 19th Streets 2050 Bryant Street San Francisco CA 94110 (415) 648-7562 (415) 285-2809 Mission is to provide a safe and supportive public environment for the exploration of art, education, performance and community building. Through cooperative relationships and multidisciplinary programs, CELLspace encourages the celebration of intergenerational, cross-cultural collaborations and the promotion of social justice. art; classes / courses; collectives; community-building; crafts; dance; do-it-yourself; education; music; spaces for events; textiles; theatre 02/24/2000 01/04/2010 acow http://www.cellspace.org/ Center for a New American Dream Helping Americans change the way they consume to improve quality of life, protect the environment, and promote social justice. Works with individuals, institutions, government agencies and companies to conserve natural resources, counter the commercialization of our culture and promote positive changes in the way goods are produced and consumed. conservation; consumer lifestyle; simple living 07/29/2001 06/22/2008 surf http://www.newdream.org/ Center for Accessible Technology CforAT 2547 Eighth Street #12-A Berkeley CA 94710 (510) 841-3224 (510) 841-7956 Provides access to computers for people with disabilities. We provide direct service to children with disabilities in school, as well as adults with disabilities and seniors.^^CforAT also provides business consulting services to corporations, libraries and government entities. We provide assistance on creating accessible websites and have a test bank of users with disabilities to do product and website testing. assistive technology; classes / courses; computers; consultants; disabilities; diversity 01/23/2000 04/03/2010 acow info1@cforat.org http://www.cforat.org Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems CASFS UC Santa Cruz 1156 High Street Santa Cruz CA 95064 (831) 459-3240 A research, education, and public service program at the University of California, Santa Cruz, dedicated to increasing ecological sustainability and social justice in the food and agriculture system.^^On the UCSC campus, the Center operates the 2-acre Alan Chadwick Garden and the 25-acre Farm. Both sites are managed using organic production methods and serve as research, teaching, and training facilities for students, staff, and faculty. classes / courses; food; organic agriculture; research; Santa Cruz County; students 02/05/2009 02/05/2009 surf jonitann@ucsc.edu http://casfs.ucsc.edu/ Center for Asian American Media 145 Ninth Street, Suite 350 San Francisco CA 94110 (415) 863-0814 (415) 863-7428 A non-profit organization dedicated to presenting stories that convey the richness and diversity of Asian American experiences to the broadest audience possible. We do this by funding, producing,distributing and exhibiting works in film, television and digital media. Asia; Asian Americans; diversity; festivals; film / video; grants / financial aid; media; products 05/20/2002 04/07/2007 email info@asianamericanmedia.org http://asianamericanmedia.org Center for Biological Diversity, SF Bay Area Office 1095 Market Street, Suite 511 San Francisco CA 94103-1628 (415) 436-9682 (415) 436-9683 We believe that the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature — to the existence in our world of a vast diversity of wild animals and plants. Because diversity has intrinsic value, and because its loss impoverishes society, we work to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction. We do so through science, law, and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters, and climate that species need to survive. biodiversity; bioregionalism; coastal environment; conservation; coral reefs; creek restoration; dams; deforestation; desert; endangered species / habitat; land use; wilderness 12/25/2000 02/10/2008 acow http://www.biologicaldiversity.org Center for Caregiver Training between Ellis and O'Farrell 1320 Divisadero Street San Francisco CA 94115 (415) 563-9286 Enables persons with life-threatening, serious illness (such as AIDS, cancer, emphysema) or frail elders to receive sufficient, appropriate and affordable health care in their own homes by training friends and family members in basic home care skills. AIDS / HIV; caregiver support; do-it-yourself; family; healthcare access 12/29/1996 05/06/2007 acow kevin@caregiving101.org http://www.caregiving101.org Center for Citizen Initiatives CCI Presidio of San Francisco, Building 1008, General Kennedy Avenue, 1st floor POBox 29912 San Francisco CA 94129-0912 (415) 561-7777 (415) 561-7778 Runs ambitious professional development exchange programs for citizens of the former Soviet Union. Takes pride in citizen activism through localized grassroots efforts. Consists of five programs: Economic Development Program, Productivity Enhancement Program, Agricultural Initiative, Nonprofit Management Training Program, and Russian Initiative for Self Employment. agriculture; Asia; development; Europe; global issues; sustainability 02/01/1991 05/06/2007 acow info@ccisf.org http://www.ccisf.org/ Center for Community Change Strengthens, connects and mobilizes grassroots groups to enhance their leadership, voice and power. We believe that vibrant community-based organizations, led by the people most affected by social and economic injustice, are key to putting an end to the failed "on your own" mentality of the right and building a new politics based on community values.^^One of the longest-standing champions for low-income people and communities of color. Together, our expert staff and dynamic partners confront the vital issues of today and build the social movements of tomorrow. economic justice; leadership development; low-income; networking; people of color; policy 04/14/2006 01/18/2010 surf http://www.communitychange.org/ Center for Constitutional Rights CCR A non-profit legal and educational organization dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.^^CCR uses litigation proactively to advance the law in a positive direction, to empower poor communities and communities of color, to guarantee the rights of those with the fewest protections and least access to legal resources, to train the next generation of constitutional and human rights attorneys, and to strengthen the broader movement for constitutional and human rights. human rights; law; lawyers; litigation; people of color; poverty 11/16/2002 04/03/2010 surf http://www.ccr-ny.org/ Center for Corporate Policy A non-profit, non-partisan public interest organization working to curb corporate abuses and make corporations publicly accountable. corporations; policy 01/01/2005 06/22/2008 surf http://www.corporatepolicy.org/ Center for Creative Land Recyling (CCLR or "see clear") 333 Pine Street, Suite 300 San Francisco CA 94104 (415) 398-1080 (415) 398-5738 A nonprofit organization focused on creating sustainable and equitable communities by encouraging responsible patterns of land use and development. Our mission is to reduce energy consumption and reverse global climate change by facilitating land recycling and brownfield redevelopment through creative public, private, and nonprofit partnerships. brownfields; conservation; distribution of wealth; environmental justice; housing; land reform; land use; legislation; low-income; multiculturalism; people of color; policy; pollution; research; reuse; sustainability; technical assistance; toxics; urban life; urban sprawl 08/22/2001 06/29/2010 acow info@cclr.org http://www.cclr.org Center for Defense Information A private, nongovernmental, research organization that serves as an independent monitor of the military. Believes that strong social, economic, political, and military components and a healthy environment contribute equally to the nation's security. militarism 10/05/1996 05/06/2007 surf http://www.cdi.org/ Center for Democracy and Technology Works to promote democratic values and constitutional liberties in the digital age. With expertise in law, technology, and policy, CDT seeks practical solutions to enhance free expression and privacy in global communications technologies. CDT is dedicated to building consensus among all parties interested in the future of the Internet and other new communications media. censorship; civil liberties; communications; computers; free speech; Internet; technology 06/09/1995 05/06/2007 surf http://www.cdt.org/ Center for Digital Democracy A nonprofit organization working to ensure that the digital media systems serve the public interest. Committed to preserving the openness and diversity of the Internet in the broadband era, and to realizing the full potential of digital communications through the development and encouragement of noncommercial, public interest programming. communications; control techniques; democracy; diversity; free speech; Internet; media 01/21/2002 03/28/2009 surf http://www.democraticmedia.org/ Center For Digital Storytelling CDS near Delaware Street 1803 Martin Luther King Jr Way Berkeley CA 94709 (510) 548-2065 (510) 548-1345 An international not-for-profit community arts organization rooted in the craft of personal storytelling. We assist youth and adults around the world in using media tools to share, record, and value stories from their lives, in ways that promote artistic expression, health and well being, and justice.^^While the term "digital storytelling" has been used to describe a wide variety of new media practices, what best describes our approach is its emphasis on first-person narrative, meaningful workshop processes, and participatory production methods. art; classes / courses; media; youth 10/16/2009 10/16/2009 ers info@storycenter.org http://www.storycenter.org http://www.silencespeaks.org http://www.storycircles.org http://www.storiesforchange.net Center for Ecoliteracy CEL 2528 San Pablo Avenue Berkeley CA 94702 A public foundation that supports a grantmaking program for educational organizations and school communities, primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area; convenes networks of its grantees; sponsors projects consistent with its mission; administers donor-advised funds; and manages a publishing imprint, Learning in the Real World®. community-building; ecology; food; grants / financial aid; literacy; public education; sustainability; water 03/01/1991 08/12/2007 acow info@ecoliteracy.org http://www.ecoliteracy.org/ Center for Economic and Policy Research CEPR Conducts both professional research and public education. The professional research is oriented towards filling important gaps in the understanding of particular economic and social problems, or the impact of specific policies. The public education portion of CEPR’s mission is to present the findings of professional research, both by CEPR and others, in a manner that allows broad segments of the public to know exactly what is at stake in major policy debates. analysis; economics; media criticism; news on-line; policy; research materials; researchers 04/03/2000 04/03/2010 surf http://www.cepr.net Center for Economic and Social Rights Mission is to advocate for social justice using human rights tools and strategies. For more than ten years we have contributed to the development of a human rights culture that integrates economic security, social equality, and political freedom as established in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We build relationships with civil society groups and strengthen local initiatives for economic justice by connecting them with international institutions and legal mechanisms for protecting human rights. economic justice; economics; human rights; international law; research 05/18/2003 02/18/2007 surf http://www.cesr.org/ Center for Ecosystem Survival CES 699 Mississippi Street, Suite 106 San Francisco CA 94107 (415) 648-3392 Dedicated to creating global partnerships to inspire broadbased participation in the preservation of biological diversity through ecosystem protection worldwide. CES works in partnership with schools, universities, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, natural history museums, and science centers worldwide to protect wildlife and nature. biodiversity; conservation; coral reefs; history; museums; rainforests; science; wilderness; wildlife 08/09/2001 08/12/2007 surf info@savenature.org http://www.savenature.com/ Center for Employment Training CET Sobrato Center 701 Vine Street, Second Floor San Jose CA 95110 (408) 287-7924 A private, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to fighting poverty & dependence on public aid by making hands-on job training available to youth and adults of all educational levels & backgrounds, but especially to those most in need and hardest to serve.^^The mission of CET, an economic and community development corporation is to promote human development and education by providing people with marketable skills training and supportive services that contribute to self-sufficiency. classes / courses; employment; low-income; self-sufficiency; services 08/24/2002 01/18/2010 acow info@cet2000.org http://www.cetweb.org Center for Environmental Health CEH 2201 Broadway, Suite 302 Oakland CA 94612-3017 (510) 655-3900 (510) 655-9100 Works to protect the public from environmental and consumer health hazards. Committed to environmental justice, reducing the use of toxic chemicals, supporting communities in their quest for a safer environment, and corporate accountability. Changes corporate behavior directly through education, litigation and advocacy. appropriate technology; corporations; environmental justice; litigation; public health 11/09/1996 07/26/2008 card in mail http://www.cehca.org Center for Food Safety (West Coast Office) CFS 2601 Mission Street, Suite 803 San Francisco CA 94110 (415) 826-2770 (415) 826-0507 A non-profit public interest and environmental advocacy membership organization established in 1997 by its sister organization, International Center for Technology Assessment, for the purpose of challenging harmful food production technologies and promoting sustainable alternatives. CFS combines multiple tools and strategies in pursuing its goals, including litigation and legal petitions for rulemaking, legal support for various sustainable agriculture and food safety constituencies, as well as public education, grassroots organizing and media outreach. animal liberation; ecology; food; health; litigation; media 07/21/2000 09/09/2007 surf office@centerforfoodsafety.org http://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/ Center for Health, Environment and Justice CHEJ Through training, coalition-building and one-on-one technical and organizing assistance, CHEJ works to level the playing field so that people can have a say in the environmental policies and decisions that affect their health and well-being. By organizing one school, one neighborhood, one community at a time, CHEJ is making the world cleaner and healthier for all of us. community-building; environmental justice; technical assistance; toxics 05/04/2000 04/03/2010 surf http://www.chej.org/ Center for Housing Policy Combining research and practical, real-world expertise, the Center helps to develop effective policy solutions at the national, state and local levels that increase the availability of affordable homes. housing; policy; research materials; researchers 05/14/2009 05/14/2009 news article, surf http://www.nhc.org/index/chp-index/ Center for Independence of the Disabled CID 1515 South EI Camino Real, Suite 400 San Mateo CA 94402 (650) 645-1780; (650) 522-9313 (TTY) (650) 645-1785 Our mission is to increase the social, educational, and economic participation of persons with disabilities in San Mateo County, and to encourage, support, and provide options for self determination, equal access and freedom of choice. disabilities; San Mateo County; self-determination 06/22/2010 06/22/2010 ers http://cidsanmateo.org/ Center for Independent Living (Berkeley) 2539 Telegraph Avenue Berkeley CA 94704 (510) 841-4776 (510) 841-6168 A national leader in supporting disabled people in their efforts to lead independent lives. As an organization founded by people with disabilities, we understand the challenges faced by our consumers. This motivates us to achieve immediate and long-term solutions – be it assistance with finding housing or a job, equipping a home with assistive technologies, or enhancing independent living skills. autonomy; disabilities; employment; homelessness; housing; mental health 02/01/1991 05/06/2007 acow http://www.cilberkeley.org/ Center for Insurance Research Provides an independent voice for reform in debates about insurance, banks, financial services companies and related public policy issues around the nation. banks; corporations; deregulation; finance; healthcare access; insurance; litigation; newsletters; policy; researchers 07/23/2000 02/18/2007 surf http://www.centerforinsuranceresearch.org/ Center for International Environmental Law CIEL Committed to strengthening and using international law and institutions to protect the environment, promote human health, and ensure a just and sustainable society. CIEL is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocacy in the global public interest, including through legal counsel, policy research, analysis, education, training and capacity building. classes / courses; ecology; education; global community; law; legal services; policy; research 07/31/1999 04/03/2010 surf http://www.ciel.org/ Center for International Policy CIP Mission is promoting a U.S. foreign policy based on international cooperation, demilitarization and respect for basic human rights.^^The Center for International Policy was founded in 1975, in the wake of the Vietnam War, by former diplomats and peace activists. This mix of those from inside the government and those from outside by choice has shaped both our methodology and our agenda. foreign policy; human rights; militarism; think tanks 02/11/2006 10/04/2009 surf http://www.ciponline.org/ Center for Investigative Reporting 2927 Newbury Street, Suite A Berkeley CA 94703 (510) 809-3160 (510) 849-1813 A nonprofit organization that reveals injustice and strengthens democracy through the tools of journalism. Investigative reporting -- requiring long lead times and significant investment of resources -- is in short supply. investigative journalism; media criticism; news; research materials 03/01/1991 06/22/2008 acow center@cironline.org http://www.muckraker.org/ Center for Latin American Studies CLAS between Durant and Haste 2334 Bowditch #2312 Berkeley CA 94720 (510) 642-2088 (510) 642-3260 A National Resource Center dedicated to promoting research and community awareness about issues affecting Latin America.^^The Center works to:^^ * host public events that bring leading scholars, policymakers and social leaders to the Berkeley community;^ * support faculty and student research;^ * bring information about Latin America to a wider audience through our website and publications;^ * build networks among Latin Americanist scholars, students and practitioners. Latin America; public education; researchers 03/01/1991 10/04/2009 acow clas(at)berkeley.edu http://www.clas.berkeley.edu/ Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religion and Ministry CLGS Pacific School of Religion 1798 Scenic Avenue Berkeley CA 94709 (510) 849-8206 (510) 849-8212 A center of Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, California. The Center serves three distinct but overlapping constituencies: the academic theological world; the churches; and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered communities.^^CLGS is purposed toward developing programming in each of four major areas: Research, Resourcing, Education for Leadership, and Community-Building / Advocacy. community-building; leadership development; religion; research; sexual minorities 09/16/2003 04/08/2007 acow info@clgs.org http://www.clgs.org/ Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Art and Culture QCC A multiracial community-building organization that fosters the artistic, economic and cultural development of San Francisco's LGBT community. We implement our mission by operating programs that commission and present Queer artists, that promote the development of culturally diverse Queer arts organizations and that document significant Queer arts events taking place in San Francisco. art; sexual minorities 07/31/1999 11/15/2008 surf http://www.queerculturalcenter.org/ Center for Media & Democracy PR Watch Strengthens participatory democracy by investigating and exposing public relations spin and propaganda, and by promoting media literacy and citizen journalism, media "of, by and for the people." Our programs include PR Watch, a quarterly investigative journal; six books by CMD staff; Spin of the Day; the Weekly Spin listserv; and, Congresspedia and SourceWatch, part of our wiki-based investigative journalism collaborative to which anyone, including you, can contribute. democracy; investigative journalism; media criticism; public relations; researchers; watchdog groups 09/02/1999 11/15/2008 surf http://www.prwatch.org/ http://www.sourcewatch.org Center for Nonprofit Success A nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide the training, knowledge and resources to help nonprofit organizations succeed. We believe that the most important asset in an organization is its people, and our programs and services are designed with your most important asset in mind. Our offerings include mentoring, workshops, a job bank, consulting, and research. classes / courses; consultants; employment; fundraising; mentoring 09/09/2008 09/09/2008 event, surf http://www.cfnps.org/ Center for Popular Economics A nonprofit collective of political economists who demystify economics and give social change activists a framework for understanding the economy. Provides alternatives to mainstream analyses and helps people understand and counteract the economic 'facts' used against them on the job, in the media, and by the government. CPE's programs emphasize the centrality of class, race and gender in analyzing how the economy works. analysis; class; collectives; economics; media criticism 07/24/2000 12/15/2007 surf http://www.PopularEconomics.org Center for Progressive Leadership CPL A national political training institute that develops diverse leaders who can effectively advance progressive political and policy change.^^Through long-term, comprehensive programs for organizational leaders, political professionals, activists and future candidates, CPL provides promising leaders with the skills, resources, and networks needed to become powerful progressive leaders. classes / courses; leadership development 07/19/2004 02/10/2008 surf http://www.progressleaders.org/ Center for Public Environmental Oversight CPEO 278-A Hope Street Mountain View CA 94041 (650) 961-8918 Promotes and facilitates public participation in the oversight of environmental activities at federal facilities, private "Superfund" sites, and Brownfields.^^CPEO educates public stakeholders on both the process and technologies for cleanup and environmental protection. CPEO conducts sites visits, convenes workshops and forums, publishes articles and three Internet newsgroups, and maintains the web-based "technology tree." brownfields; economic conversion; militarism; national government; toxics 11/08/1998 05/06/2007 acow cpeo@cpeo.org http://www.cpeo.org Center for Public Integrity CPI Mission is to provide the American people with the findings of our investigations and analyses of public service, government accountability and ethics related issues.^^The Center's books, studies and newsletters combine political science and investigative reporting, unfettered by the usual time and space constraints. Through its hard-earned reputation for "public service journalism," the Center aims to produce high-quality, well-documented, investigative research resulting in a better-informed citizenry that demands a higher level of accountability from its government and elected leaders.^ analysis; books; government; investigative journalism; newsletters; research 01/01/2003 07/05/2010 surf http://www.publicintegrity.org Center for Reproductive Rights A non-profit legal advocacy organization dedicated to promoting and defending women's reproductive rights worldwide. legislation; policy; reproductive rights 02/24/2000 04/08/2007 surf http://www.reproductiverights.org Center for Responsive Politics A non-partisan, non-profit research group based in Washington, D.C. that tracks money in politics and its effect on elections and public policy. The Center conducts computer-based research on campaign finance issues for the news media, academics, activists, and the public at large. The Center’s work is aimed at creating a more educated voter, an involved citizenry, and a more responsive government. campaign finance reform; elections; media; national government; news; Political Action Committees (PACs); researchers 10/20/1996 05/06/2007 surf http://www.crp.org/ Center for Sex and Culture c/o Carol Queen 2215-R Market Street, PMB 455 San Francisco CA 94114 (415) 255-1155 Mission is to provide judgment-free education, cultural events, a library/media archive, and other resources to audiences across the sexual and gender spectrum; and to research and disseminate factual information, framing and informing issues of public policy and public health.^^We envision the day when people around the world are free from the stigmas and shame attached to sexuality. Rather, sexuality is recognized as a birthright and as our life-force energy. To attain such a lofty vision it is vital that the resources, educational, and cultural programming we offer reaches many. archiving; classes / courses; diversity; libraries; policy; public health; researchers; sex 04/04/2006 01/18/2010 acow info@sexandculture.org http://www.sexandculture.org/ Center for Socialist History POBox 626 Alameda CA 94501 (510) 601-6460 Promotes research, education, and publication in the field of socialist history. history; socialism 09/25/1994 05/06/2007 surf mlipow@pacbell.net http://www.gn.apc.org/csh Center for Tactical Magic Engages in extensive research, development, and deployment of the pragmatic system known as Tactical Magic. A fusion force summoned from the ways of the artist, the magician, the ninja, and the private investigator, Tactical Magic is an amalgam of disparate arts invoked for the purpose of actively addressing Power on individual, communal, and transnational fronts. At the CTM we are committed to achieving the Great Work of Tactical Magic through community-based projects, daily interdiction, and the activation of latent energies toward positive social transformation. anarchism; art; community-building; creativity; direct action; do-it-yourself; ecology; militias; performance art; religion; self-defense 01/25/2003 02/18/2007 surf invoke@tacticalmagic.org http://www.tacticalmagic.org Center for Third World Organizing CTWO near 12th Avenue 1218 East 21st Street Oakland CA 94606-3132 (510) 533-7583 (510) 533-0923 On the cutting edge of change efforts in communities of color. CTWO's stance and innovative work to advance a racial analysis and ideology in organizing campaigns is acknowledged by peers, constituent group leaders, and funders as key contributions to the broader social-justice movement. Over the years, CTWO has supported the creation of multi-racial, multi-ethnic organizations and campaigns; has fearlessly challenged racist policies and practices of the state and other institutions; and has continuously sought opportunities to build bridges among a wide range of communities and activists of color. grants / financial aid; low-income; people of color; religion 02/01/1991 05/06/2007 surf http://www.ctwo.org Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture CUESA One Ferry Building - Suite 50 San Francisco CA 94111 (415) 291-3276 (291-FARM) (415) 291-3275 Runs the Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market on Tuesdays and Saturdays. CUESA's fundamental purpose is to provide the community with a place to buy fresh produce direct from producers in a congenial atmosphere and to provide producers with a direct market for their goods. Further objectives include education about regional sustainable agriculture. CUESA believes that small family farms are essential to the sustainable agricultural economy, and is committed to making economic and educational connections between urban dwellers and sustainable farmers. agriculture; farmers markets; food; sustainability; urban life 11/11/2001 04/28/2007 email info@cuesa.org http://cuesa.org Center for Voting and Democracy FairVote The leading national organization acting to transform our elections to achieve secure and universal access to participation, a full spectrum of meaningful choices and majority rule with fair representation and a voice for all.^^Achieving our goals rests upon bold, but achievable reforms: a constitutionally protected right to vote, a national popular vote for president, instant runoff voting for executive elections and proportional voting for legislative elections. As a reform catalyst, we develop and promote practical strategies to improve elections for local, state and national leaders. elections; proportional representation 05/19/2001 12/15/2007 surf http://www.fairvote.org/ Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice CJCJ 440 Ninth Street San Francisco CA 94103 (415) 621-5661 (415) 621-5466 A nonprofit nonpartisan organization promoting a balanced and humane criminal justice system through the provision of direct services, technical assistance, and policy analysis.^^CJCJ maintains a professional staff with diverse backgrounds and expertise. Our senior staff members possess over 30 years of experience in the criminal and juvenile justice field that includes program operations, policy development and analysis, technical assistance, nonprofit management, program evaluation, and organizational reform. criminal justice; incarceration; juvenile justice; policy; technical assistance; youth 05/25/2002 01/18/2010 acow http://www.cjcj.org/ Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors CCCO 405 14th Street #205 Oakland CA 94612 (510) 465-1617 (510) 465-2459 Supports and promotes individual and collective resistance to war and preparations for war. conscientious objectors; counseling; draft / registration; magazines; youth 02/01/1991 06/22/2008 acow info@objector.org http://www.objector.org Centre for Research on Globalisation CRG An independent research and media organization based in Montreal. The CRG is a registered non profit organization in the province of Quebec, Canada. ^^In addition to the Global Research website, the Centre is involved in book publishing, support to humanitarian projects as well as educational outreach activities including the organization of public conferences and lectures. The Centre also acts as a think tank on crucial economic and geopolitical issues. ^^The Global Research website at www.globalresearch.ca publishes news articles, commentary, background research and analysis on a broad range of issues, focussing on social, economic, strategic and environmental processes. analysis; corporate-controlled globalization; economics; editorial comment; news on-line; research 01/03/2003 07/05/2010 surf http://globalresearch.ca/ Challenging White Supremacy CWS 2440 Sixteenth Street #275 San Francisco CA 94103 (415) 647-0921 Believes that the most effective way to create fundamental social change in the U.S. is by building mass-based, multi-racial grassroots movements led by radical activists of color. We also believe that the major barrier to creating these movements is racism or white supremacy. One way to challenge white supremacy is to do anti-racist political education and organiizing in our own communities. CWS has worked in the broad-based radical, multi-racial community of the Bay Area since 1993. classes / courses; racism 05/18/1997 04/03/2010 acow cws@igc.org http://www.cwsworkshop.org http://www.cwsworkshop.org/katrinareader Change-Links Published monthly as a print newspaper in the Los Angeles area and now on the Web with a calendar of progressive events. calendars; newspapers 09/02/1996 02/18/2007 surf http://www.change-links.org/ Chardon Press Books Resources on fundraising and organizing for social change. books; fundraising 02/24/2007 02/24/2007 surf http://www.chardonpress.com/ CharityFocus POBox 2711 Santa Clara CA 95055 Endeavors to leverage technology for inspiring greater volunteerism and providing meaningful volunteer opportunities for all who want them -- no matter what their skills, how much time they have to give, where they are located, and what their interests. In the process, CharityFocus volunteers provide much-needed assistance to nonprofit organizations worldwide and create inspiring local events that manifest the spirit of service. Internet; Santa Clara County; technical assistance; volunteer matching; web site design 12/09/2001 11/15/2008 surf http://www.charityfocus.org Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic at 57th street 5691 Telegraph Avenue Oakland CA 94609 (510) 601-7660 (510) 601-7669 A state-licensed holistic health clinic with locations in both Oakland and San Francisco that provides free complementary alternative medicine treatments to low-income women with cancer.^^Complementary Alternative Medicine treatments are rarely covered under health care plans. Without the services provided by CMCC, low income women in the Bay Area would not have access to these beneficial treatments. healthcare access; low-income; services; women 03/13/2005 06/22/2008 acow info@charlottemaxwell.org http://www.charlottemaxwell.org Chasing Amy Social Club CASC A bisexual and bi-supportive women's social group geared towards creating community among bisexual women and their friends, and promoting acceptance of bisexuality within the queer female community. Women of all ages, races, cultures, religions, political views, colors and creeds are welcome. New members are screened by telephone for safety and privacy reasons. The CASC isn't politically or religiously affiliated. Based in San Francisco, CA, and catering to the whole Bay Area. Do NOT send marketing or commercial email to this group, this is a private club for women only and should only be contacted by those interested in membership. bisexuals; networking; sexual minorities; support groups; women 05/26/2003 05/12/2007 true FashionEmpress@chasingamysocialclub.com http://www.chasingamysocialclub.com/ Chelsea Green Publishing Publishes books related to sustainable living. book publishers; sustainability 11/06/2005 07/24/2009 surf http://www.chelseagreen.com Chiapas Media Project A bi-national partnership that provides tools and training so that marginalized indigenous communities can establish their own information outlets. The project provides video cameras, editing equipment, computers and appropriate training so that communities in Chiapas can tell their own stories in their own words. classes / courses; computers; film / video; indigenous people; Mexico; technical assistance 02/28/1999 12/15/2007 surf http://www.chiapasmediaproject.org Chiapas Support Committee CSC POBox 3421 Oakland CA 94609 (510) 654-9587 A grass roots all-volunteer organization in Oakland, California. We support indigenous and campesino organizations in Mexico. We have an hermanamiento (partnership) with San Manuel autonomous Zapatista municipality.^^In the Bay Area we provide public information about Chiapas through public events, radio programs, our newsletter, Chiapas Update, our listserv and several web sites. We organize delegations to Chiapas and also recruit and certify human rights observers and volunteers. We are now organizing for the Other Campaign and the International Campaign in Northern California. indigenous people; material aid; Mayans; Mexico; political prisoners; Zapatistas 01/14/1996 06/22/2008 acow cezmat@igc.org http://www.chiapas-support.org Chico Peace & Justice Center A community-based non-profit 501(c)3 organization committed to working for peace, social and economic justice through the power of nonviolence. Our mission is:^^The center works for social change through education, community building, and direct action and is dedicated to bringing an end to violent conflict among nations and individuals. CPJC is an offshoot of the Chico Peace Endeavor, which has been working for nonviolent change since 1960. nonviolence; peace centers 01/29/2003 07/05/2010 surf http://www.chico-peace.org/ Child Care Links 1020 Serpentine Lane, Suite 102 Pleasanton CA 94566 (925) 417-8733 Acts as a link between government social service agencies and families. Income-eligible families can receive needed funds to pay for child care and also education on how to find quality child care. Child Care Providers, parents and employers receive valuable one-on-one support and education from our agency. Free child care referrals are provided to parents in the Tri-Valley area. Alameda County (below Oakland); childcare; directories; education; low-income 03/06/2005 06/22/2008 acow mail@childcarelinks.org http://www.childcarelinks.org Child Family Health International CFHI 995 Market Street #1104 San Francisco CA 94103 (415) 957-9000 (415) 840-0486 The leading nongovernmental organization (NGO) placing health science students on global health education programs in ways that are socially responsible and financially just. We model best global health education practices which demonstrate a priority commitment to community engagement and local integrity. children; family; healthcare access; science; students; technology; travel 05/25/2001 06/24/2009 email info@cfhi.org http://www.cfhi.org/ Child Labor Coalition CLC Exists to serve as a national network for the exchange of information about child labor; provide a forum and a unified voice on protecting working minors and ending child labor exploitation; and develop informational and educational outreach to the public and private sectors to combat child labor abuses and promote progressive initiatives and legislation. child labor; coalitions; initiatives; legislation; networking 12/22/2002 07/05/2010 surf http://www.stopchildlabor.org/ Children and Armed Conflict Unit The A project at the University of Essex addressing the impact of armed conflict on children. Aims to keep the issue of the impact of armed conflict on children in the public and institutional eye through its web-site, which provides accessible information on conflicts and relevant international standards and norms as well as good practices relating to children. children; militarism; research materials 08/13/1999 11/15/2008 surf http://www.essex.ac.uk/armedcon/ Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere COLAGE 1550 Bryant Street, Suite 830 San Francisco CA 94103 (415) 861-5437 (861-KIDS) (415) 255-8345 The only national organization in the world specifically supporting children, youth and adults with LGBTQ parent(s). Using our experiences and creativity, COLAGE offers a diverse array of community building opportunities, education, leadership development and advocacy by and for folks with LGBTQ parents. children; community-building; family; sexual minorities; youth 04/02/1995 06/22/2008 acow colage@colage.org http://www.colage.org Children of the Gulf War --- Photo Exhibition U.S. Committee POBox 66751 Scotts Valley CA 95067-6751 (831) 438-1401 An exhibition of the works of Japanese photojournalist Takashi Morizumi. The works of this fine photographer deal with the horrors and ravages of war and economic sanctions in Iraq. children; economic sanctions; Iraq; militarism; nuclear radiation; photography 11/13/2002 12/15/2007 acow chouwa@savewarchildren.org http://www.savewarchildren.org Children's Council of San Francisco 445 Church Street San Francisco CA 94114 (415) 276-2900 Works to improve the well-being of children, parents, families, and child care providers, and to make affordable, high-quality child care a reality for all working families. Provides free resource and referral listings; child care subsidy assistance to low-income families; license preparation and training to child care providers; health and nutritional services and food subsidies; child care resources and options for children with special needs; and advocacy, public education, and support to the child care community. childcare; children; classes / courses; family; food; health; low-income; nutrition; public education; services 10/22/2001 12/15/2007 email http://www.childrenscouncil.org Children's Defense Fund - California CDF-CA 2201 Broadway, Suite 705 Oakland CA 94612 (510) 663-3224 The Children’s Defense Fund’s Leave No Child Behind® mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start, and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities. We pay particular attention to the needs of poor and minority children and those with disabilities.^^Since 1973, CDF has educated the nation about the needs of children and encourages preventive investment before they get sick or into trouble, drop out of school, or suffer family breakdown. We are a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, and have never taken government funds. children; disabilities; family; healthcare access; lobbying 04/09/2005 11/15/2008 acow cdfca@cdfca.org http://www.cdfca.org Chin Jurn Wor Ping - Moving Forward For Peace CJWP An intergenerational alliance of people of Taiwanese, Chinese and Hong Kong heritage, working together in the Bay Area for peace and social justice.^^We empower and build leadership within our communities through education, grassroots organizing and activism on local and global issues. We build community strength and resist systems of injustice by exploring our shared, diverse heritages, and by building alliances with other people of color involved in social justice. Asian Americans; leadership development; peace; seniors; tenant rights 01/11/2004 12/15/2007 surf info@cjwp.org http://www.cjwp.org Chinese for Affirmative Action CAA near Portsmouth Square Park 17 Walter U Lum Place San Francisco CA 94108 (415) 274-6750 (415) 397-8770 Founded in 1969 to protect the civil and political rights of Chinese Americans and to advance multiracial democracy in the United States. Today, CAA is a progressive voice in and on behalf of the broader Asian and Pacific American community. We advocate for systemic change that protects immigrant rights, promotes language diversity, and remedies racial injustice. affirmative action; Asian Americans; civil rights; employment; immigrants 03/12/1993 10/04/2009 acow info@caasf.org http://www.caasf.org Choice Medical Group (800) 338-1361 Provides quality abortion care to the women of Northern California.^^We are committed to providing the support and education you need to make good health care decisions. The decision to terminate a pregnancy is not an easy one to make. We are sensitive to the thought, and sometimes confusion or stress, involved in the decision to terminate a pregnancy. abortion rights; healthcare access 09/01/2001 06/22/2008 surf http://www.choicemedicalgroup.com/ Christian Peacemaker Teams CPT A program of Brethren, Quaker and Mennonite Churches and other Christians that support nonviolence. Offers an organized, nonviolent alternative to war and other forms of lethal inter-group conflict. CPT provides organizational support to persons committed to faith-based nonviolent alternatives in situations where lethal conflict is an immediate reality or is supported by public policy. conflict resolution; militarism; nonviolence; peace; religion 02/26/2004 08/12/2007 surf http://www.cpt.org Church of Reality 754 Glenview Drive #201 San Bruno CA 94066 (866) 666-3211 A new breed of religion that is based in reality rather than mythology. We answer the great questions that other religions address like what is right and wrong, how do people live in community, and what are our responsibilities, and we do so in the context of our evolutionary history, our present reality, and what we as human want to evolve into as we take control of our evolution. philosophy; religion; San Mateo County 11/16/2003 05/06/2007 surf marc@churchofreality.org http://www.churchofreality.org Cicala Filmworks, Inc. A full-service film, video, and new-media production company. Headquartered in New York City, the company creates content as varied as documentary programming, industrial videos, TV commercials, CD-ROMs and DVDs, and short and feature films. Clients range from not-for-profit arts and education organizations to advertising agencies to universities, foundations and museums. film / video; media; technical assistance 11/07/1999 03/28/2009 surf http://www.cicalafilmworks.com/ Citizens Against Private Government HOAs, Inc. CAPGH A nonprofit organization formed to provide full and material disclosure of all the factors that can have profound effects on your decision to buy into a homeowners' association (HOA) controlled property. Mission includes informing the public (a) of the private government nature of HOAs and their governing bodies; (b) of the restrictions on homeowners’ civil liberties and; (c) of the lack of effective enforcement of state laws and the governing documents under the “private contract” interpretation of HOA. civil liberties; government; homeowners associations; law; private government 06/07/2003 07/05/2010 surf http://pvtgov.org Citizens for Healthy Options In Children's Education CHOICE Launched in 1994 by a group of concerned parents to promote a choice of wholesome plant-based meals and nutrition education in our nation's schools. It is supported entirely by individual contributions.^^CHOICE produces and distributes teaching materials, supports parents working for change in their schools, assists school administrators and food service providers in developing healthier meals, encourages students to select healthier food choices, and reports on similar efforts throughout the U.S. educational curriculum; nutrition; public education; students; veganism / vegetarianism 07/15/2005 03/28/2009 surf http://www.choiceusa.net/ Citizens for Independent Public Broadcasting CIPB A national membership organization dedicated to putting the public back into public broadcasting so that we can all join in the debate about our nation's future. At the national level, CIPB has developed a detailed proposal for a Public Broadcasting Trust (PBT) that is independently funded, publicly accountable, and true to the service's founding mission. At the community level, CIPB builds chapters, and is working with national partner organizations to democratize community public broadcasting service. Toward these goals CIPB offers a training manual, video and a national clearinghouse for organizing. media criticism; policy; privatization; radio; research materials; television 07/22/2000 09/09/2007 surf http://www.cipbonline.org/ Citizens for Legitimate Government CLG A multi-partisan activist group established to expose and resist US imperialism, corpora-terrorism, and the New World Order. corporations; government; imperialism; news on-line; terrorism 03/31/2010 03/31/2010 surf http://www.legitgov.org/ Citizens for Tax Justice CTJ A nonpartisan, nonprofit research and advocacy organization dedicated to fair taxation at the federal, state, and local levels. CTJ fights for fair taxes for middle and low-income families, requiring the wealthy to pay their fair share, closing corporate tax loopholes, adequately funding important government services, reducing the federal debt, and taxation that minimizes distortion of economic markets. corporations; distribution of wealth; researchers; taxes 11/07/1999 03/28/2009 surf http://www.ctj.org/ Citizens for the Albany Shoreline CAS POBox 6087 Albany CA 94706 (510) 558-9639; (510) 525-2162 A magnificent park right on our shoreline can be ours. That's why the Citizens for the Albany Shoreline, Citizens for Eastshore Parks and the Sierra Club have developed a Citizens Waterfront Plan for the redevelopment of the Golden Gate Fields property. The Citizens Waterfront Plan calls for 85% of the entire property to be added to the Eastshore State Park. The Citizens Waterfront Plan maximizes open spaces with an expanded beach, allows for the development of sensational parklands along the waterfront, protects views from Fleming Point, includes major wetland and creek restoration and playing fields for kids and adults. development; parks; water 12/03/2005 07/24/2009 acow brianp@pacbell.net http://www.albanyshoreline.org Citizens for the Eastshore Parks POBox 6087 Albany CA 94706 (510) 524-5000 (510) 524-5008 Established the Eastshore State Park on December 6, 2002 through residents' initiatives and strong voter support of ballot measures and funding. The park runs 8.5 miles from Oakland through Emeryville, Berkelely, Albany and El Cerrito to Richmond. It includes trails for bicycling and walking. It abounds in natural resources that make it ideal for bird and plant walks. CESP works to promote and preserve open space through advocacy and education. It also frequently organizes outings in the park. conservation; initiatives; parks; sports; walking 09/01/1992 03/22/2008 trum eastshorepark@hotmail.com City CarShare 1182 Market Street, Suite 300 San Francisco CA 94102-4919 (415) 995-8588; (510) 352-0323 (415) 995-8589 A Bay Area nonprofit on a mission to provide convenient, affordable access to cars so that we can reduce individual car ownership—and improve the environment and quality of life in our cities.^^We're a nonprofit because we feel that is the best way to provide great service to our members for the long-term, while staying focused on our mission. City CarShare remains dedicated to socially responsible car sharing and, true to our purpose and mission, continues to work with community, government and private companies to support the growth and expansion of car sharing. automobiles; noncorporate economy; transportation; urban life 06/09/2000 06/29/2008 acow http://www.citycarshare.org City Lights Bookstore near Broadway 261 Columbus Avenue San Francisco CA 94133 (415) 362-8193 (415) 362-4921 A landmark independent bookstore and publisher that specializes in world literature, the arts, and progressive politics. book sellers; history; poetry 05/01/1992 10/20/2009 surf staff@citylights.com http://www.citylights.com City of Dreams POBox 77007 San Francisco CA 94107 (415) 706-5799 (800) 948-8219 Dedicated to helping at-risk youth build brighter futures through mentorship and youth development. We provide caring mentorship in group settings and one-to-one matches, designed to help young people understand the value of staying in school and avoiding teen pregnancy, drugs, and gangs. ^^Through our experiential learning, one-to-one mentoring, and community development programs, we expand our kids' perspectives and promote their self esteem. We believe that learning, seeing and doing new things—and then reflecting on those lessons learned—are crucial to helping our kids think critically, identify what's important to them, and pursue their dreams. at-risk youth; community-building; mentoring; support groups 03/29/2008 03/29/2008 ers info@city-of-dreams.org http://www.city-of-dreams.org City of Refuge Community Church at Post 1025 Howard Street San Francisco CA 94103 (415) 861-6130 (415) 861-6103 A congregation of the United Church of Christ that combines social justice ministry, Gospel music, and spiritual healing. religion 06/10/1996 05/06/2007 acow arkinfo@pacbell.net http://www.sfrefuge.org City Repair East Bay An organized group action that educates and inspires communities and individuals to creatively transform the places where they live. We facilitate artistic and ecologically-oriented placemaking through projects that honor the interconnection of human communities and the natural world. community-building; land use; neighborhoods; urban life 05/04/2005 03/17/2007 surf eastbay@cityrepair.com http://eastbay.cityrepair.org/ http://cityrepair.org/ City Slicker Farms 737 Henry Street Oakland CA 94607 (510) 763-4241 Increases food self-sufficiency in West Oakland by creating organic, sustainable, high-yield urban farms and back-yard gardens. These spaces provide healthy, affordable food and improve the environment. We seek to serve all West Oakland residents, prioritizing people who have least access. Our farms and gardens demonstrate the viability of a local food-production system, serve as community spaces, empower children and adults who want to learn about the connections between ecology, farming and the urban environment, and give West Oakland residents tools for self-reliance. food; local economy; local food; organic agriculture; self-reliance; self-sufficiency; sustainability; urban life 09/02/2007 09/02/2007 puf, surf cityslickerfarms@riseup.net http://www.cityslickerfarms.org/ Civicorps Schools 1021 Third Street Oakland CA 94607 (510) 992-7800 (510) 992-7950 Promotes citizenship and builds a civil society by creating educational models that draw upon the power of service as a way of learning.^^An educated citizenry is the cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Students who learn not only academic knowledge but also their potential for changing the world become capable, caring citizens. educational curriculum; leadership development; youth 11/29/1996 11/15/2008 acow info@cvcorps.org http://www.cvcorps.org/ Civil Liberties Defense Center A nonprofit organization focused on defending and upholding civil liberties through education, outreach, litigation, legal support and assistance. The Civil Liberties Defense Center strives to preserve the strength and vitality of the Bill of Rights and the U.S. and state constitutions, as well as to protect freedom of expression. civil liberties; civil rights; free speech; lawyers; legal defense; litigation 10/14/2006 07/05/2010 event, surf http://www.cldc.org/ Civil Liberties Monitoring Project CLMP POBox 544 Redway CA 95560 (707) 923-4646 (707) 923-9040 Monitors, documents, advocates for & educates about civil liberties issues in Humboldt, Mendocino and Trinity counties in California. Goal is to encourage public awareness of constitutional rights and encourage involvement of the whole community in preserving and protecting them. civil liberties; civil rights; Humboldt County; police accountability 06/12/1997 10/18/2009 acow clmp@civilliberties.org http://www.civilliberties.org Clara-Mateo Alliance on the VA Hospital grounds 795 Willow Road, Bldg. 323-D Menlo Park CA 94025 (650) 853-8697 x208 (650) 853-7083 Provides emergency and transitional housing to individuals, couples, and families with children, in a safe, structured and supportive program where people can work on overcoming homelessness. Case management, meals and supportive services, including 12-step programs are available on site. The Elsa Segovia Center, a one-stop day service center for women and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness is also on site, offering laundry facilities, showers, food and access to many other services. children; coalitions; family; homelessness; San Mateo County; services 12/14/2003 06/30/2007 trum Claremont Canyon Conservancy POBox 5551 Berkeley CA 94705 (510) 843-2226 Dedicated to the preservation and restoration of Claremont Canyon’s natural landscape and to the promotion of fire safety throughout the canyon and in adjacent residential neighborhoods. The Conservancy works closely with public and private property owners and various government agencies to ensure the best possible stewardship of the canyon as a whole. We support educational programs designed to improve fire safety and seek out the most effective measures that private property owners can take to protect their own properties from wildfire. conservation; neighborhoods 04/26/2009 04/26/2009 surf http://ccconservancy.homestead.com/home.html Clary-Meuser Research Network Provides information, tools, resources and expertise that may be used for improving environmental and social conditions. In addition to products and consulting for a few, the web site includes free maps, free GIS programs, a free mapping tutorial and much more related to the environment and advocacy community mapping. consultants; ecology; maps; products; technical assistance 04/07/2003 02/18/2007 surf http://www.mapcruzin.com Clean Water Action CWA between Mission and Minna Street 111 New Montgomery Street, Suite 600 San Francisco CA 94105 (415) 369-9160 (415) 369-9180 A national organization of diverse people and groups working together for clean water, protecting health, creating green jobs, and making democracy work. health; pollution; water 05/31/2008 05/31/2008 ers http://www.cleanwateraction.org Climate Ark A climate change portal and internet search tool that provides access to reviewed climate change and alternative energy news and information. Allows searching the entire content of several hundred leading research and advocacy sites, and browsing a huge Climate Change News Archive. The Climate Ark's premise is that Climate Change is occurring and that policy must be crafted now in response. archiving; climate change; energy; news on-line; research materials 03/25/2001 09/09/2007 surf http://www.climateark.org/ Close to Home CTH 3758 Grand Avenue #38 Oakland CA 94610 (510) 655-6658 Offers a threshold into the natural world of the East Bay. Focus is on appreciating "open areas" as habitat for other species. Offers a year-long program of Saturday outings to some of the East Bay's most interesting and beautiful places. Public talks one Monday a month in Montclair in Oakland. conservation; endangered species / habitat; hiking; open space; outdoor activity 03/04/2004 09/11/2007 true spring5@mindspring.com http://www.close-to-home.org/ Co-Op America Provides the economic strategies, organizing power and practical tools for businesses and individuals to address today's social and environmental problems. Programs include the National Green Pages, a campaign to end sweatshops, information on boycotts, forest conservation, responsibility ratings of individual corporations, and information on socially responsible investing. boycotts; corporations; deforestation; economics; investment; products; sweatshops 04/02/2001 12/15/2007 surf http://www.coopamerica.org/ Coalition Against Unsolicited Commercial Email CAUCE An all-volunteer consumer advocacy organization that has moved beyond its original mission of encouraging the creation and adoption of anti-spam laws to a broader stance of defending the interests of the average Internet user. advertising; coalitions; consumer protection; Internet; legislation; lobbying; privacy 12/19/1999 03/28/2009 surf http://www.cauce.org/ Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research CAMR The nation's leading bipartisan pro-cures coalition. CAMR is comprised of over 100 nationally recognized patient organizations, universities, scientific societies, and foundations advocating for the advancement of breakthrough research and technologies in regenerative medicine. CAMR’s advocacy and education outreach focuses on stem cell research, somatic cell nuclear transfer, and related research fields in which the mission is to develop treatments and cures for individuals with life-threatening illnesses and disorders. coalitions; science; stem cell research 05/30/2004 12/15/2007 surf http://www.camradvocacy.org Coalition of University Employees CUE 2855 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 302 Berkeley CA 94705 (510) 845-2221 (510) 845-7444 A labor union that represents clerical employees at all nine UC campuses plus Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. coalitions; labor union locals 03/26/2001 09/09/2007 acow clericals@cueunion.org http://www.cueunion.org Coalition on Homelessness San Francisco 468 Turk Street San Francisco CA 94102 (415) 346-3740 (415) 775-5639 Initiates program and policy changes that result in the creation of exits from poverty. The COH unites homeless people and service providers with concerned community members in outreach, advocacy, and community organizing activities to ensure that low-income communities are in a leadership position in the work to promote social justice in San Francisco. coalitions; homelessness; newspapers; shelters 02/01/1991 12/15/2007 acow coh@cohsf.org http://www.cohsf.org Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life COEJL The leading Jewish environmental organization in the United States. COEJL has helped tens of thousands of Jews make a connection between Judaism and the environment. COEJL has put environmental protection on the agenda of the organized Jewish community and made the case to elected officials and decision-makers that protecting the environment is a moral and religious obligation. Today, COEJL represents 29 national Jewish organizations spanning the full spectrum of Jewish religious and communal life and serves as the voice of the organized Jewish community on environmental issues in Washington, D.C. and around the country. coalitions; ecology; Jewish Americans 07/10/1999 04/03/2010 surf http://www.coejl.org/home.shtml Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action, Integration, and Immigrant Rights and Fight for Equality By Any Means Necessary BAMN Building the new civil rights movement. We are a primarily student- and youth-based organization of leaders in our schools and communities, committed to making real the promises of American democracy and equality. affirmative action; civil rights; coalitions; immigrants; students; youth 10/21/2001 04/03/2010 surf http://www.bamn.com/ Coalition to Free the University of California A student-led coalition that seeks to transform the University from an elitist, corporate, militaristic, autocratic institution into a responsible, just, diverse equitable, democratically-governed body that educates and works for the common welfare.^^To walk with the Phoenix Coalition is to be on the ground level of a new radical student movement. We will use nonviolent direct action to assist the evolution of the University structurally and ethically. We will organize, educate, protest, party, obstruct, heal, learn, struggle and grow together. coalitions; direct action; diversity; elitism; nonviolence; students 02/18/2008 02/18/2008 event, surf http://www.freetheuc.org Coastside Committee For a New Library CCFNL An organization composed of persons from all along the San Mateo Coastside. CCFNL is a subcomittee of the Friends of the Library that supports the library building project. Our mission is to unite the Coastside community in building a library that will serve our informational needs in future decades. libraries; San Mateo County 12/14/2003 05/19/2007 surf http://www.newlibrarynow.org/ Coastside Peace A community of concerned citizens dedicated to giving others like us the information and opportunity to create a more just and humane world through grassroots action. We support the activities of all like-minded groups and will gladly make our website available for announcements from groups working for peace or social justice causes. The group is located in the Half Moon Bay Coastside area south of San Francisco, CA. peace; San Mateo County 01/22/2004 09/09/2007 surf http://www.coastsidepeace.org CODEPINK Women for Peace (510) 524-2776 A women-initiated, women-led grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end the war in Iraq, stop new wars, and redirect our resources into healthcare, education and other life-affirming activities.^^CODEPINK rejects the Bush administration's fear-based politics that justify violence, and instead calls for policies based on compassion, kindness and a commitment to international law. With an emphasis on joy and humor, CODEPINK women seek to activate, amplify and inspire a community of peacemakers through direct action, creative campaigns and a commitment to non-violence. direct action; humor; international law; Iraq; nonviolence; peace; policy; women 07/22/2003 04/08/2007 surf info@bayareacodepink.org http://www.codepinkalert.org/ http://www.bayareacodepink.org/ Codornices Creek Watershed Council (510) 759-1689 A new local, volunteer organization made up of stakeholders who live and work in the watershed. The purpose of the Council is to protect and restore watershed processes and function and promote awareness and stewardship through collaborative partnerships with agencies, businesses, organizations, and the community. creek restoration; watersheds 04/23/2008 04/23/2008 puft pamboyle@gmail.com http://www.codornicescreekwatershed.org Cohousing Association of the United States Coho/US (314) 754-5828 Mission is to promote the cohousing movement, support individuals and groups in creating communities, provide assistance to completed groups for improving their systems for living together in community, and create networking opportunities for those involved or interested in cohousing. cohousing; networking 09/27/2008 09/27/2008 ers http://www.cohousing.org http://www.cohousing.org/contact Coleman Advocates for Children and Youth 459 Vienna Street San Francisco CA 94112 (415) 239-0161 (415) 239-0584 Serves as the voice for children in San Francisco. Works independently to change city policies and programs through advocacy, research, public education, and development of creative, cost-effective proposals on issues such as child welfare, health, juvenile justice, and recreation. Sponsors 'The Kids Network', a new citizen watchdog group with a free newsletter for activists. children; juvenile justice; municipal government; newsletters; watchdog groups; welfare; youth 03/01/1992 09/09/2007 surf info@colemanadvocates.org http://www.colemanadvocates.org/ ColorLines Magazine 900 Alice Street, Suite 400 Oakland CA 94605 (510) 653-3415 (510) 986-1062 The nation’s leading magazine on race, culture, and organizing. Published six times a year by the Applied Research Center (ARC). magazines; multiculturalism; racism 01/26/2004 09/11/2007 true colorlines@colorlines.com http://www.colorlines.com Commercial Alert Mission is to keep the commercial culture within its proper sphere, and to prevent it from exploiting children and subverting the higher values of family, community, environmental integrity and democracy. advertising; children; consumer lifestyle; family; media criticism 10/20/2005 07/24/2009 surf http://www.commercialalert.org Committee for Green Foothills Peninsula Conservation Center 3921 East Bayshore Road Palo Alto CA 94303 (650) 968-7243 (650) 968-8431 Our mission is to protect the open space, farmlands, and natural resources of San Mateo and Santa Clara counties through advocacy, education and grassroots action. conservation; endangered species / habitat; land use; San Mateo County; Santa Clara County; wetlands; wildlife 12/10/1996 05/19/2007 surf info@GreenFoothills.org http://www.greenfoothills.org Committee for Human Rights in the Philippines San Francisco SF-CHRP Shares the vision of human rights advanced by the National Democratic movement of the Philippines. SF-CHRP educates, organizes, and mobilizes people and communities in the Bay Area to take progressive action in upholding and supporting human rights in the Philippines and throughout the world. human rights; Philippines / Filipinos 03/02/2003 07/10/2010 acow sfchrp@yahoo.com http://sfchrp.weebly.com Committee for Nuclear Responsibility, Inc. CNR POBox 421993 San Francisco CA 94142-1993 (415) 776-8299 Works to prevent deception in nuclear radiation research, while also contributing new insights about radiation injury. nuclear radiation; public health 03/01/1992 05/19/2007 surf http://www.ratical.com/radiation/CNR Committee In Solidarity with the People of El Salvador Bay Area CISPES off Mission 3012 16th Street #205 San Francisco CA 94103 (415) 503-0789 (415) 647-4718 Supports grassroots labor and womens organizing and combats neoliberalism in El Salvador and in the US through petitions, media attention, speaking tours, demonstrations and street theatre. Also works with immigrants rights groups and sends people on solidarity delegations to El Salvador. There is a human rights network to combat attacks on workers and immigrants. corporate-controlled globalization; El Salvador; human rights; immigrants; neoliberalism; petitions; solidarity 02/01/1991 03/17/2007 email bayareacispes@yahoo.com http://www.cispes.org Committee of 100 for Tibet Tibetans, with their distinct culture, religion, language and national identity, are an oppressed people in China-occupied Tibet and face the real threat of assimilation and extinction. The C100 is dedicated to educating people and governments on the tragic human rights situation that exists in Tibet today, keeping Tibet on the international political agenda, and advancing the Tibetan people's legitimate right to decide their own future through the process of self-determination. collectives; cultural survival; employment; human rights; Internet; nonviolence; refugees; self-determination; Tibet 06/06/1999 07/24/2009 surf http://www.c100tibet.org/ Committee to Free Lori Berenson Lori Berenson is a US citizen currently being held as a political prisoner in Lima. After serving nearly five years in harsh Peruvian jails high in the Andes, her conviction of treason against Peru and her life sentence were overturned. In June 2001 she was cleared of charges of being a terrorist, but convicted of collaboration, and sentenced to twenty years in prison by a civilian terrorism court which, according to the U.S. State Department, "fails to meet international standards of openness, fairness, and due process." human rights; journalism; Peru; political prisoners; terrorism 01/23/2000 06/29/2008 surf http://www.freelori.org/ Committees of Correspondence for Democracy and Socialism CofC We are people of all races and national backgrounds who are committed to the struggle for democracy and socialism. Our name is taken from the history of the U.S. revolutionary war against British colonialism. In the 1770s, Committees of Correspondence were formed in all 13 colonies and became the catalyst for united action against British oppression. We, too, seek united action among all who feel the brunt of oppression in the U.S. democracy; networking; socialism 05/01/1992 01/18/2010 surf http://www.cc-ds.org/ Common Agenda Network c/o Betty Brown 44 Beverly Road Kensington CA 94707 (510) 524-6071 A local network affiliated with the National Priorities Project of Massachusetts, working for significant cuts in military spending and redirecting the money to community and environmental needs. economic conversion; militarism; networking 04/21/2007 04/21/2007 true Common Cause A nonprofit, nonpartisan citizen's lobbying organization promoting open, honest and accountable government. Supported by the dues and contributions of over 250,000 members in every state across the nation, Common Cause represents the unified voice of the people against corruption in government and big money special interests. corporations; distribution of wealth; lobbying; national government; taxes; welfare 03/29/1997 05/19/2007 surf http://www.commoncause.org Common Circle Education As the leading ecological design and holistic living school, we create communities. Join us as we explore stunning permaculture ecovillages and organic farms. Meet incredible people healing the world. Engage your world, be the change. Reclaim your connection to your planet, your community, and yourself. classes / courses; community-building; organic agriculture; permaculture 12/13/2009 12/13/2009 event, surf http://www.commoncircle.com/berkeley Common Courage Press By publishing books for social justice, Common Courage Press helps progressive ideas to find a place in our culture. The press provides a platform to spread these ideas to activists and ordinary citizens alike. It has sold a total of over one million copies since its founding in 1991, and its books have been translated and reprinted in 24 countries.^^Skillfully edited, graphically striking, and popularly accessible, Common Courage books explore corporate power, ecology, race, gender, economics, health, welfare, and media politics, and U.S. policy from Central America to the Middle East and Afghanistan. analysis; book publishers; democracy; mail-order 10/31/1998 11/15/2008 surf http://www.commoncouragepress.com/ Common Dreams News Center Breaking news & views for progressive-thinking Americans. editorial comment; news on-line 04/11/1999 03/28/2009 surf http://www.commondreams.org/ Common Ground Magazine 604 Mission Street, 10th Floor San Francisco CA 94105-3526 (415) 459-4900 (415) 459-4974 Serves as a resource to help readers live healthier lives and create a sustainable society. Our editorial content builds conscious community by expanding social, political, and environmental awareness. It supports wellness and healthy living by informing readers about natural foods, nutrition, and integrative health care. We support and engage in socially responsible business practices. ecology; health; magazines; Marin County; nutrition; sustainability 07/24/2004 02/10/2008 surf http://www.commongroundmag.com Common Ground Organic Garden Supply and Education Center 559 College Avenue Palo Alto CA 94306 (650) 493-6072 We offer hands-on classes and events in organic gardening and sustainable lifestyles; seeds and plant starts - hundreds of edible, medicinal, native and ornamental varieties; organic composts, fertilizers and mulches - a broad selection; tools and natural disease and pest control products - the highest quality; books, magazines, cards, and gift items; and volunteer opportunities and new friends. biodiversity; book sellers; books; classes / courses; composting; gardening; organic agriculture; products; Santa Clara County; seeds 09/23/1995 09/09/2007 surf manager@commongroundinpaloalto.org http://www.commongroundinpaloalto.org Common Knowledge 50 First Street, Suite 400 San Francisco CA 94105 (415) 543-7600 A consulting agency helping nonprofits leverage the Internet for fund raising, advocacy, marketing, and communications. Progressive clients like IFAW, Defenders of Wildlife, Earth Justice, and Equality California have made use of our services, including strategy, software, design and online campaigns. communications; consultants; grants / financial aid; Internet; publicity; software; technical assistance; web site design 01/28/2007 01/28/2007 jpatrick@commonknow.com http://www.commonknow.com Commons San Francisco The 189 Ellsworth Street San Francisco CA 94110 (415) 970-9306 A group of educators committed to a rigorous public discussion of the commons. We're well-read in economic history and theory, friends of the writings of the French Physiocrats, Adam Smith, David Ricardo, John Stuart Mill, and Henry George. All of these thinkers recognized the significance of the commons, though they differed in the extent of their advocacy regarding the commons.^^We produce low cost seminars presenting an overview of the principles upon which all economies function. economics; educators; history; writing 05/20/2010 05/20/2010 event, surf info@thecommonssf.org http://www.thecommonssf.org/ Commonweal Institute 325 Sharon Park Drive, Suite 332 Menlo Park CA 94025 (650) 854-9796 (650) 854-8132 A think tank that seeks to maximize the visibility and the power of progressive ideas and values. From environmental protection to racial justice, from religious tolerance to economic security, the Commonweal Institute promotes fundamental American ideals of community, responsibility, and fairness.^^Applying a unique combination of policy analysis, strategy, and marketing know-how, we work to advance the common good, both now and for future generations. communications; development; economics; sustainability; think tanks 07/27/2003 02/10/2008 acow info@commonwealinstitute.org http://www.commonwealinstitute.org Commonwealth Fund The A private foundation that aims to promote a high performing health care system that achieves better access, improved quality, and greater efficiency, particularly for society's most vulnerable, including low-income people, the uninsured, minority Americans, young children, and elderly adults.^^The Fund carries out this mandate by supporting independent research on health care issues and making grants to improve health care practice and policy. An international program in health policy is designed to stimulate innovative policies and practices in the United States and other industrialized countries. grants / financial aid; healthcare access; low-income; policy; research; seniors 09/20/2006 04/03/2010 surf http://www.cmwf.org/ Communi-tea 650 574-7154 (Brian) A company that provides solutions to improving your soil biology so that your plants grow better. This is based on a scientific next step to improve organic agriculture provided by Elaine Ingham, founder of the Soil Foodweb.^^By using specially prepared compost tea, you will improve the biology and fertility of your soil naturally, eliminate the need for chemical pesticides and fertilizers, and save money and the environment. composting; organic agriculture; products; science 08/21/2005 03/28/2009 acow brian@communi-tea.org http://www.communi-tea.org/ http://www.greensolutions.org/ Communities for a Better Environment CBE 1440 Broadway, Suite 701 Oakland CA 94612 (510) 302-0430 (510) 302-0437 A social justice organization with a focus on environmental health and justice. We organize in working class communities of color because those communities suffer the most from environmental pollution and toxics.^^CBE works in these communities because they are also centers of resistance to environmental racism. We provide community residents who want to challenge corporate polluters with organizing help, scientific and policy research, and legal assistance. The focus of our work is to help community members identify their own problems, and define their own campaigns and solutions. corporations; environmental justice; litigation; public health; science; toxics; urban life 03/01/1991 12/15/2007 acow cperez@cbecal.org http://www.cbecal.org/ Community Action Board of Santa Cruz 406 Main Street, Suite 207 Watsonville CA 95076 (831) 763-2147 (831) 724-3447 Mission is to advocate for, coordinate, and administer community programs to combat poverty and the causes of poverty in Santa Cruz County. economic justice; employment; homelessness; immigrants; low-income; poverty; Santa Cruz County; services 11/19/1995 01/18/2010 acow http://www.cabinc.org Community Action Publications CAP 708 Gravenstein Hwy N, Suite 104-W Sebastopol CA 95472 (707) 829-2999 "Information empowering constructive action for a better world for all." CAP produces and distributes information that empowers effective action on environmental, health, and community issues. Topic specialities include: healthy food and homes; sustainable energy sources; and effective individual and community action.^^Information is available through our website, articles, talks, and more. We also offer speakers, trainers, and training design for classes and workshops on these topics. classes / courses; food; organic agriculture; public health; renewable energy; Sonoma County; speakers; sustainability; toxics 08/08/1999 12/19/2007 true info[at]healthyworld.org http://www.healthyworld.org Community Alliance with Family Farmers CAFF Building a movement of rural and urban people to foster family-scale agriculture that cares for the land, sustains local economies and promotes social justice. agriculture; Community Supported Agriculture; decentralization; local economy; local food; noncorporate economy; policy; rural life; sustainability 04/11/1999 06/29/2008 surf http://www.caff.org/ Community Boards 3130 24th Street San Francisco CA 94110 (415) 920-3820 (415) 626-0595 A non-profit, community based dispute resolution organization that helps neighbors resolve conflicts. Examples of disputes we mediate are: barking dogs, noisy neighbors, landlord / tenant, or roommates. San Francisco residents may receive mediation services free-of-charge. For a fee, we provide facilitation services to organizations and businesses. Since 1976 thousands of people have been trained by Community Boards in the art of peacemaking and many more have been served. conflict resolution; facilitation; housing; mediation; neighborhoods; prevention; services 10/17/1993 06/29/2008 acow jgarrison@communityboards.org http://www.communityboards.org Community Food Security Coalition CFSC A non-profit 501(c)(3), North American organization dedicated to building strong, sustainable, local and regional food systems that ensure access to affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food for all people at all times. We seek to develop self-reliance among all communities in obtaining their food and to create a system of growing, manufacturing, processing, making available, and selling food that is regionally based and grounded in the principles of justice, democracy, and sustainability. coalitions; community-building; control techniques; decentralization; food; food security; hunger; local economy; local food; nutrition; self-reliance 09/06/1999 11/15/2008 surf http://www.foodsecurity.org/ Community Homeless Alliance Ministry CHAM 80 South Fifth Street San Jose CA 95112 (408) 295-4463 One of the few grassroots, urban ministries for the homeless in the Bay Area -- where some of the highest rents and lowest vacancy rates in the nation have driven thousands of individuals and families into homelessness. CHAM's ministry seeks to empower those with the least and invites all people, rich and poor, to join together in creating equality, justice, and abundance for all. Our ministry is ultimately centered in the gospel principles and life of Christ: professing love, understanding, forgiveness, and compassion. homelessness; religion; services; urban life 02/02/2002 07/24/2009 acow sjwagers001@aol.com http://www.cham-ministry.org/ Community Housing Partnership CHP 280 Turk Street San Francisco CA 94102 (415) 929-2470 (415) 749-2791 Creates, implements and demonstrates solutions to homelessness by working in partnership with people in San Francisco who would otherwise be without a home. CHP develops and operates high quality permanent affordable housing, integrating optional support services, job training and community organizing. We strive to break the cycle of homelessness by strengthening community, encouraging self-determination and involving tenants in every aspect of the organization. employment; homelessness; housing; self-determination; services 12/12/2008 12/12/2008 ers info@chp-sf.org http://www.chp-sf.org Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto CLSEPA near Donohoe Street 2117-B University Avenue East Palo Alto CA 94403 (650) 326-6440 (650) 326-9722 Provides free legal services to low-income and under-served people in the areas of housing and immigration through advice clinics, direct services and representation. It is also home to the Volunteer Attorney Program (VAP) and a Juvenile Justice clinic, which provide legal services in a broad range of practice areas by engaging the assistance of volunteer law students and pro bono attorneys. housing; immigrants; juvenile justice; lawyers; legal services; low-income; Santa Clara County; students; volunteer matching 11/15/2003 05/19/2007 email req / surf info@clsepa.org http://www.clsepa.org Community Media Center 900 San Antonio Road Palo Alto CA 94303-4917 (650) 494-8686 A not-for-profit resource where every citizen can make a difference. Use it to learn video production, make shows on local cable TV access channels, support us financially, join our Board of Directors, or view programs on the cable channels or this web site^^Your involvement makes the Media Center better, stronger, and increasingly vital. film / video; free speech; media; Santa Clara County; technical assistance; television 07/21/2002 01/18/2010 acow info@midpenmedia.org http://www.CommunityMediaCenter.net Community Resources for Independent Living CRIL 439 'A' Street Hayward CA 94541 (510) 881-5743; (510) 881-0218 (TTY) (510) 881-1593 Offers independent living services at no charge to persons with disabilities living in southern and eastern Alameda County. In order to become a CRIL consumer, an individual must have a disability and be paired with an Independent Living (IL) Coordinator.^^CRIL is also a resource for disability awareness education and training, advocacy and technical advice. Alameda County (below Oakland); disabilities; services 03/26/2005 06/29/2008 acow info@cril-online.org http://www.cril-online.org/ Community Solution The Dedicated to the development, growth and enhancement of small local communities. We envision a country where the population is distributed in small communities that are sustainable, diverse and culturally sophisticated. community-building; local economy; Peak Oil; sustainability 02/16/2006 10/18/2009 surf http://www.communitysolution.org/ Community Technology Alliance 115 East Gish Road, Suite 222 San Jose CA 95112-4719 (408) 437-8800 (408) 437-9169 Provides technology tools that link and network agencies in the region to more effectively deliver services to the homeless and at-risk populations. Community VoiceMail helps the homeless and at-risk populations find housing, employment and stay in touch. Provided in partnership with the Housing Authority of Santa Clara County, the Housing Listing lists rental units available to Section 8 participants. The Shelter Bed Hotline (1-800-7SHELTER) gives information on shelter availability throughout the nine county San Francisco Bay Area. http://www.helpSCC.org offers online information on all health and human service providers in Santa Clara County. coalitions; employment; healthcare access; homelessness; housing; networking; Santa Clara County; services; shelters; technical assistance 01/22/2001 09/09/2007 acow admin@CTAgroup.org http://www.ctagroup.org http://www.helpSCC.org Community Technology Centers' Network CTCNet A national membership network of community technology centers (CTCs) and other non-profits, united in their commitment to provide technology access and education to underserved communities. CTCNet works through the CTC Network to provide resources and advocacy to improve the quality and sustainability of CTCs. computers; Internet; technology 12/26/1996 05/19/2007 surf http://www.ctcnet.org/ Community Toolbox for Children’s Environmental Health near Hyde Street 999 Sutter Street, Fourth Floor San Francisco CA 94109 (415) 614-9533 (415) 614-9537 Guided by a board composed primarily of grassroots leaders, Community Toolbox seeks to build the organizational capacity and sustainability of parent and other community-based organizations working to eliminate children's environmental health threats, such as lead poisoning, in communities at highest risk. Community Toolbox addresses the needs of environmental health and justice groups serving children in disproportionately impacted communities through grantmaking, technical assistance, and community building programs, all of which aim to locate control on the grassroots level. children; environmental justice; grants / financial aid; health; lead poisoning; technical assistance; toxics 07/27/2003 04/08/2007 acow information@communitytoolbox.org http://www.communitytoolbox.org Community United Against Violence CUAV 170-A Capp Street San Francisco CA 94110 (415) 777-5500 (415) 777-5565 Founded in 1979, Community United Against Violence (CUAV) works to build the power of LGBTQQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) communities to create safety. We support the healing and leadership of those impacted by abuse and mobilize our broader communities to transform violence and oppression into safety and liberation. domestic violence; economic justice; police accountability; prevention; sexual minorities; violence 02/01/1991 01/18/2010 acow info@cuav.org http://www.cuav.org Community Vocational Enterprises CVE 1425 Folsom Street San Francisco CA 94103 (415) 544-0424 (415) 544-0351 A non-profit social enterprise that provides employment opportunities to individuals with mental health disabilities. Through innovative vocational training programs, and employment in our businesses, CVE provides the tools our clients need to thrive in today’s competitive employment marketplace. classes / courses; disabilities; employment; mental health 06/17/2006 01/31/2010 acow info@cve.org http://www.cve.org Community Works CW 1605 Bonita Avenue Berkeley CA 94709 (510) 486-2340 (510) 649-8239 Engages youth and adults in arts and education programs that interrupt and heal the far-reaching impact of incarceration and violence by empowering individuals, families and communities.^^CW believes that the arts and education can serve as valuable platforms for achieving this goal, incorporating personal expression, alliance-building, and public engagement. CW is particularly concerned with the effects of soaring incarceration rates on communities, impacting not only the offending individuals but also families, neighbors, and survivors of crime. CW links up with the institutions that most affect our constituents’ lives, including the criminal and juvenile justice systems, the public school system, and other community-based organizations, in order to provide enriching, sustainable programs that work to bring communities together. art; community-building; crime; incarceration; juvenile justice; public education 04/23/2006 01/31/2010 acow community_works@yahoo.com http://www.community-works-ca.org Community Youth Center CYC 1038 Post Street San Francisco CA 94109 (415) 775-2636 (415) 775-1345 Since 1970, CYC has set the standard for awareness and activism in the Asian community. Originally founded to address the problems of juvenile delinquency and gang violence in Chinatown, CYC has grown to encompass behavioral health, education, intervention, leadership development, street outreach and workforce development in all our programs. We offer services directed at responding to the complex set of issues the youth in our community face including acculturation, difficulties in school, economic hardship, substance abuse, and gang involvement. Asian Americans; at-risk youth; counseling; drugs; employment; family; immigrants; juvenile justice; prevention 10/25/1993 04/17/2010 acow cyc@cycsf.org http://www.cycsf.org Compass Community Services 995 Market Street, 5th Floor San Francisco CA 94103 (415) 644-0504 x315 (415) 644-0514 A leading provider of shelter and critical services to San Francisco’s homeless and very low-income families. The agency helps more that 3,000 parents and children each year in their efforts to achieve stability, permanent housing, and employment. Services include crisis intervention, homeless prevention services, emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling and intensive case management, pre-employment training, enriched infant care and childcare, and permanent housing placement. childcare; counseling; employment; family; homelessness; housing; poverty; services 03/31/2002 08/12/2007 email ldyas@compass-sf.org http://www.compass-sf.org Compassion & Choices A nonprofit organization working to improve care and expand choice at the end of life. As a national organization with over 60 chapters and 30,000 members, we help patients and their loved ones face the end of life with calm facts and choices of action during a difficult time. We also aggressively pursue legal reform to promote pain care, put teeth in advance directives and legalize physician aid in dying. healthcare access; law; physician-assisted suicide; self-determination 08/12/2001 06/29/2008 surf http://www.compassionandchoices.org/ Compassion Over Killing COK A nonprofit animal advocacy organization based in Washington, D.C. Working to end animal abuse since 1995, COK focuses on cruelty to animals in agriculture and promotes vegetarian eating as a way to build a kinder world for all of us, both human and nonhuman. animal liberation; veganism / vegetarianism 11/22/2006 07/10/2010 surf http://www.cok.net/ Compassionate Cooks POBox 18512 Oakland CA 94619 (510) 531-2665 Dedicated to empowering people to make informed food choices and to debunking myths about vegetarianism and animal rights through cooking classes, podcasts, workshops and lectures, articles and essays, and cooking DVDs. Compassionate Cooks gives people the tools and resources they need to prevent disease, optimize their health, and create new habits that benefit the earth and all its inhabitants. animal liberation; classes / courses; food; health; nutrition; veganism / vegetarianism 07/21/2004 02/10/2007 email info@compassionatecooks.com http://www.compassionatecooks.com/ CompassPoint Nonprofit Services 731 Market Street, Suite 200 San Francisco CA 94103 (415) 541-9000 (415) 541-7708 A consulting, research, and training organization providing nonprofits with management tools, strategies, and resources to lead change in their communities. With offices in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, we work with community-based nonprofits in executive transition, planning, boards of directors, finance systems and business planning, fundraising, and technology. classes / courses; consultants; fundraising; researchers; technical assistance; technology 03/01/1992 04/17/2010 acow info@compasspoint.org http://www.compasspoint.org CompuMentor 435 Brannan Street, Suite 100 San Francisco CA 94107 (415) 633-9300 (415) 633-9400 A nonprofit organization specializing in technology assistance for community-based organizations and schools. Through our consulting practice, we offer technology planning, implementation, and support services. CompuMentor is also the home of TechSoup.org, the technology website for the nonprofit sector. computers; consultants; mentoring; networking; software; technical assistance; volunteer matching; web site design 03/01/1991 06/29/2008 acow realperson@compumentor.org http://www.compumentor.org Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility CPSR 1370 Mission Sreet, 4th floor San Francisco CA 94103-2654 (415) 839-9355 A global organization promoting the responsible use of computer technology. Incorporated in 1983 (following discussions and organizing that began in 1981), CPSR educates policymakers and the public on a wide range of issues. CPSR has incubated numerous projects such as Privaterra, the Public Sphere Project, EPIC (the Electronic Privacy Information Center), the 21st Century Project, the Civil Society Project, and the CFP (Computers, Freedom & Privacy) Conference. Originally founded by U.S. computer scientists, CPSR now has members in 26 countries on six continents. computers; Internet; privacy; professionals; technology 02/01/1991 05/19/2007 acow cpsr(a)cpsr.org http://www.cpsr.org Computer Recycling Center CRC The largest of its kind in California, and the oldest in the USA, continuously operating full-service collection, reuse, and refurbishment program. Working with businesses and municipalities, CRC's participation in collection and drop-off programs diverts millions of pounds of computer equipment from landfills each year. Reuse of entire units is given highest priority, followed by disassembly for reuse of parts, and finally recycling for the elements of unusable remaining items. computers; recycling; reuse; software 12/10/2000 01/06/2007 surf http://www.crc.org/ ConceptionMedia A full-service production company specializing in social-interest documentaries and public service films. ^^Established in October 2001 by filmmaker Mark Manning, ConceptionMedia is committed to providing exposure to the issues that fundamentally affect us all, but have limited or no coverage in today’s mainstream media.^^Our goal at ConceptionMedia is to empower people through information and compelling storytelling. education; film / video; technical assistance; television 06/30/2006 01/31/2010 surf http://www.conceptionmedia.net Concerned Cyclists Community Program CCCP A grassroots community organization made up of a concerned and committed volunteer base in (but not limited to) the Mission community in San Francisco that will work together and with law enforcement to help each other and make the neighborhood a better, safer place to live. This organization is open to anyone who wants to make a positive change in their local neighborhood and contribute something beneficial to the cause. blogs; crime; cycling; health; neighborhoods 11/21/2009 11/21/2009 ers cccpsf@gmail.com http://cccpsf.wordpress.com Conexions: Partnerships for a Sustainable Future 1023 Corporation Way Palo Alto CA 94303 (650) 938-9300 A non-profit collaborative organization working towards bringing our region into right relationship with Earth's systems and with each other. We develop and promote win-win solutions for the environment, the economy, and for our social systems through our own programs and by working in collaboration with other organizations and institutions. ecology; economics; networking; sustainability 09/07/2006 02/18/2007 acow info@conexions.org http://www.conexions.org/ Congregation Sha'ar Zahav at 16th Street 290 Dolores Street San Francisco CA 94103 (415) 861-6932 (415) 861-6081 A progressive Reform synagogue, established in 1977. We are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and heterosexual Jews, together with family and friends, both Jewish and non-Jewish. We come from a wide range of religious, ethnic, class and cultural backgrounds to worship God with egalitarian, feminist and gay-positive Jewish liturgy.^^Services are held at the corner of Dolores Street and 16th Street. Jewish Americans; religion; sexual minorities 04/07/2001 12/15/2007 acow office@shaarzahav.org http://www.shaarzahav.org/ Congress for the New Urbanism CNU The leading organization promoting walkable, mixed-use neighborhood development, sustainable communities and healthier living conditions.^^For nearly twenty years, CNU members have used the principles in CNU's Charter to promote the hallmarks of New Urbanism, including:^^ * Livable streets arranged in compact, walkable blocks.^ * A range of housing choices to serve people of diverse ages and income levels.^ * Schools, stores and other nearby destinations reachable by walking, bicycling or transit service.^ * An affirming, human-scaled public realm where appropriately designed buildings define and enliven streets and other public spaces. architecture; development; municipal government; neighborhoods; open space; pedestrian advocacy; transportation; urban life 11/17/2002 04/17/2010 surf http://www.cnu.org/ Congress.org Allows users to identify and contact elected leaders in Congress, the White House, and state legislatures. letter-writing; national government; state government 10/15/2000 05/19/2007 surf http://www.eactivist.org/ Conrad Chris Chris Conrad is an author, museum curator, consultant, public speaker, and internationally respected authority on cannabis, industrial hemp, medical marijuana, cultivation, garden yields and cannabis culture. books; consultants; drugs; hemp; individuals; marijuana; policy; speakers 04/27/1995 04/17/2010 surf http://www.chrisconrad.com Conservation Corps North Bay 27 Larkspur Street San Rafael CA 94901 (415) 454-4554; (707) 303-3069 The nation's first local nonprofit conservation corps. Our mission is simple: if we harness the energy of youth to preserve and protect the environment, the entire community profits. Read the long version. conservation; endangered species / habitat; Marin County; outdoor activity; volunteer matching; wildlife 12/05/2002 05/01/2010 acow meckert@conservationcorpsnorthbay.org http://www.marincc.org Consortium For Independent Journalism Tackles tough, important stories that the mainstream media either ignored or failed to cover accurately. Editor / publisher Robert Parry broke many of the stories now known as the Iran-contra scandal, including the first stories on contra cocaine smuggling. drugs; investigative journalism; media criticism; news on-line; Nicaragua 01/05/1997 05/19/2007 surf http://www.consortiumnews.com/ Consumer Action CA 221 Main Street, Suite 480 San Francisco CA 94105 (415) 777-9635 A non-profit, membership-based organization that was founded in San Francisco in 1971. Since then, Consumer Action has continued to serve consumers nationwide by advancing consumer rights, referring consumers to complaint-handling agencies through our free hotline, publishing educational materials in Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese and other languages, advocating for consumers in the media and before lawmakers, and comparing prices on credit cards, bank accounts, and long distance services. banks; consumer protection; corporations; lead poisoning; telephone service 08/07/1993 04/08/2007 acow http://www.consumer-action.org Consumer Federation of America CFA Provides consumers a well-reasoned and articulate voice in decisions that affect their lives. Day in and out, CFA's professional staff gathers facts, analyzes issues, and disseminates information to the public, policymakers, and rest of the consumer movement. consumer protection 04/30/2005 11/15/2008 surf http://www.consumerfed.org/ Consumer Project on Technology CPTech Currently CPTech is focusing on issues concerning the production of and access to knowledge, including medical inventions, information and cultural goods, and other knowledge goods. Much of this work concerns intellectual property policy and practices, but some of it concerns different approaches to the production of knowledge goods, including for example new business models that support creative individuals and communities, and new incentive systems for investments in medical and agricutural inventions, such as those involving prizes and/or competitive Intermediaries. We also do some work on electronic commerce and competition policy. consumer protection; electronic commerce; healthcare access; intellectual property; patents; policy; technology 08/12/2001 05/10/2008 surf http://www.cptech.org/ Consumers for Dental Choice CDC CDC was established in 1996 by consumer advocates, mercury poisoning victims, scientists and mercury-free dentists, and soon thereafter became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Our purpose is to educate the public about the health and environmental dangers of mercury fillings, and to ensure more effective government oversight on amalgam. consumer protection; health; policy; toxics 06/18/2006 01/31/2010 surf http://www.toxicteeth.org/ Consumers International A worldwide non-profit federation of consumer organizations, dedicated to the protection and promotion of consumer interests. Strives to promote a fairer society through defending the rights of all consumers, including poor, marginalized and disadvantaged people, by supporting and strengthening member organisations and the consumer movement in general, and by campaigning at the international level for policies which respect consumer concerns. coalitions; consumer protection; policy 12/25/2000 05/19/2007 surf http://www.consumersinternational.org/ Contra Costa Child Care Council 1035 Detroit Avenue, Suite 200 Concord CA 94518 (925) 676-5442 An exciting resource for parents, child care providers and advocates seeking child care services and resources in Contra Costa County. The Council provides leadership to advance quality child care and early education.^^Services include free child care referrals and parent resources; inclusion of children with special needs in child care; child care subsidies for low-income families; provider training and accreditation; child care job bank; public education and advocacy; child nutrition, health and safety. childcare; Contra Costa County; family; health; low-income; nutrition; policy; services 03/26/2004 09/09/2007 acow Administration@cocokids.org http://www.cocokids.org/ Cooperative Community Energy CCEnergy 534 Fourth Street, Suite C San Rafael CA 94901-3360 (877) 228-8700; (415) 457-0215 (415) 457-0216 A member-owned organization of people like you who want clean, affordable energy for their homes and businesses.^^CCEnergy provides discounts on renewable energy equipment as well as expert design and project management services. We can handle any size system from a small residential system to megawatt industrial systems.^^CCEnergy also acts as advocates influencing public policy to promote renewable energy. consumer protection; cooperatives; products; renewable energy; solar energy 05/02/2004 12/15/2007 acow info[at]ccenergy.com http://www.ccenergy.com Copwatch Berkeley near Shattuck 2022 Blake Street Berkeley CA 94704-2604 (510) 548-0425 A community based volunteer organization which monitors police activity in Berkeley in an effort to defend the the rights of all people to fair treatment under the law. Copwatch also carries out campaigns and distributes educational material geared at ending institutionalized injustice and police misconduct in our communities. direct action; police accountability; watchdog groups 02/01/1991 01/31/2010 acow berkeleycopwatch(at)yahoo(dot)com http://www.berkeleycopwatch.org/ Copwatch Oakland POBox 72444 Oakland CA 94612 (510) 548-0425 police accountability; watchdog groups 03/21/2009 03/21/2009 puf oaklandcopwatch@gmail.com Coral Reef Alliance The CORAL 351 California Street, Suite 650 San Francisco CA 94104 1-888-CORAL-REEF The Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) is the only international organization working exclusively to unite communities to save coral reefs. We provide tools, education, and inspiration to residents of coral reef destinations worldwide to support local projects that benefit both reefs and people. CORAL brings people together to create well managed marine protected areas, reduce local reef threats, raise community awareness, promote responsible tourism, and support financially sustainable businesses. climate change; coastal environment; community-building; conservation; coral reefs; endangered species / habitat 04/08/2000 04/17/2010 acow info@coral.org http://www.coral.org Corporate Accountability International A membership organization that protects people by waging and winning campaigns that challenge irresponsible and dangerous corporate actions around the world. boycotts; corporations; nuclear energy; tobacco; water 12/31/1995 07/24/2009 surf http://www.stopcorporateabuse.org Corporate Predators A book by Mokhiber and Weissman on how corporations are tightening their grip on the global political economy. It can be ordered directly from this web site. books; corporate-controlled globalization; corporations 07/23/2000 02/18/2007 surf http://www.corporatepredators.org/ Corporateering (the book) In Corporateering, Jamie Court shows how corporations routinely and quietly rob us of our personal freedoms, including privacy, security, the right to legal recourse, and more. In fact, "corporateering" -- the act of prioritizing commercial gain over individual, social, or cultural gain -- is everywhere in our lives.^^Corporateering offers empowering strategies for counter-corporateering so we can reclaim our private lives, our right to health and safety, and other personal liberties. books; civil liberties; corporations; judiciation; privacy 01/31/2004 09/09/2007 surf http://www.corporateering.org/ Corporation (the film) The In this complex and highly entertaining documentary, Mark Achbar, co-director of the influential and inventive MANUFACTURING CONSENT: NOAM CHOMSKY AND THE MEDIA, teams up with co-director Jennifer Abbott and writer Joel Bakan to examine the far-reaching repercussions of the corporation’s increasing preeminence. Based on Bakan’s book The Corporation: The Pathological Pursuit of Profit and Power. books; corporations; film / video 06/21/2004 12/15/2007 surf http://www.thecorporation.com/ Corpreform.com Dedicated to exposing the truth about tort reform: That it punishes people to protect profits by limiting the rights of the catastrophically injured to sue those who injured them. Our goal is to show the average citizen that “frivolous lawsuits” are not ruining this country, and that the justice system isn’t broken. Both of those messages come from corporate interests that don’t want to be held accountable for their wrongs. corporations; law; litigation 09/18/2004 02/10/2008 surf http://www.corpreform.com/ CorpWatch 1611 Telegraph Avenue, #702 Oakland CA 94612 (510) 271-8080 Investigates and exposes corporate violations of human rights, environmental crimes, fraud and corruption around the world. We work to foster global justice, independent media activism and democratic control over corporations. analysis; corporate-controlled globalization; corporations; environmental justice; human rights; news on-line; research; watchdog groups 12/24/1996 04/08/2007 surf http://www.corpwatch.org Cottonwood Foundation A charitable, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting empowerment of people, protection of the environment, and respect for cultural diversity. The foundation focuses its funding on committed, grass roots organizations that rely strongly on volunteer efforts and where foundation support will make a significant difference. ecology; grants / financial aid; multiculturalism 06/09/2001 12/15/2007 surf http://www.cottonwoodfdn.org/ Council for Responsible Genetics CRG Fosters public debate about the social, ethical and environmental implications of genetic technologies. Founded in 1983, CRG is a non-profit, non- governmental organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.^^CRG works through the media and concerned citizens to distribute accurate information and represent the public interest on emerging issues in biotechnology. CRG also publishes a bimonthly magazine, GeneWatch, the only publication of its kind in the nation. biotechnology; magazines 02/17/2001 09/09/2007 surf http://www.gene-watch.org/ Council of Churches of Santa Clara County 1710 Moorpark Avenue San Jose CA 95128-2724 (408) 297-2660 Serves as a catalyst for its members as they act locally to strengthen their ministries, support each other, and provide moral leadership for meaningful social change. Distributes "Ecumemo" (an e-mail newsletter) and "Ecumemo Bulletins" as material warrants. coalitions; religion; Santa Clara County 08/27/1994 11/15/2008 acow http://www.councilofchurches-scc.org Council of Community Housing Organizations CCHO 405 Shrader San Francisco CA 94117 (415) 666-0314 (415) 863-2860 A 24-member organization made up of of faith and community based non-profit affordable housing developers and advocate organizations seeking affordable housing and community development opportunities for homeless and low income San Franciscans. It's member organizations are located in Chinatown, the Tenderloin, South of Market, Mission, Bay View / Hunters Point, Bernal Heights and the Ingleside neighborhoods. They have, over the last 15 years developed and manage some 10,000 permanently affordable housing units including 2,400 single room occupancy hotels rooms. They employ some 1,000 residents in permanent jobs associated with the development, management and maintenance of the affordable housing. CCHO meets monthly on the last Wednesday of the month to plan common actions aimed at effecting public policy to expand affordable housing and needed services and employment opportunities for lower income San Franciscans. employment; homelessness; housing; low-income; policy; services 04/16/2003 02/22/2007 true sfic98@pacbell.net Council on American-Islamic Relations CAIR A Muslim civil liberties and advocacy group. CAIR’s vision is to promote justice and mutual understanding. CAIR’s mission is based on 3 core goals – enhancing understanding of Islam, promoting justice and empowering American Muslims. civil liberties; media criticism; Muslims 10/06/2001 11/15/2008 surf http://www.cair-net.org/ Council on Wireless Technology Impacts CWTI 936-B Seventh Street #206 Novato CA 94945 Citizens and professionals concerned about safe uses of electromagnetic radiation. electromagnetic radiation; health 08/12/2001 06/29/2008 acow info@energyfields.org http://energyfields.org/ CounterCorp at 16th Street 2017 Mission Street, Second Floor San Francisco CA 94110 CounterCorp believes that corporations are inherently anti-social organizations, because they are specifically designed to put the private interests of management and shareholders ahead of the public interest of the community. The organization seeks to dispel the widely held notion that the world must accept human exploitation, environmental destruction, and cultural degradation as the price for the largely illusory "benefits" corporations supposedly provide. Its mission is to document, decrease, and ultimately prevent the corrosive social, political, and economic effects that large corporations have in the U.S. and around the world. Among its programs is the annual CounterCorp Anti-Corporate Film Festival. corporate-controlled globalization; corporations; festivals; film / video 03/27/2006 01/04/2010 acow info@countercorp.org http://www.countercorp.org CounterPULSE at 9th Street 1310 Mission Street San Francisco CA 94103 (415) 626-2060 (415) 626-1643 Provides support and low cost resources for emerging artists, serving as an incubator space to create socially relevant, diverse, community-based art in San Francisco. CounterPULSE works towards a world that celebrates a diversity of race, class, ability, gender identity & sexual orientation. art; community-building; music; sex; spaces for events; spirituality 08/01/1992 02/18/2007 acow info@counterpulse.org http://www.counterpulse.org/ CounterPunch The bi-weekly muckraking newsletter edited by Alexander Cockburn and Jeffrey St. Clair. Twice a month it brings its readers the stories that the corporate press never prints. Muckraking with a radical attitude. investigative journalism; newsletters 02/17/2001 09/09/2007 surf http://www.counterpunch.org/ Courage Campaign An online organizing network that empowers over 300,000 grassroots and netroots activists to push for progressive change in California. Internet; lobbying; networking 01/10/2009 01/10/2009 event http://www.couragecampaign.org Courage to Resist 484 Lakepark Avenue # 41 Oakland CA 94610 (510) 488-3559 A group of concerned community members, veterans and military families that supports military objectors to illegal war and occupation and the policies of empire. Our People Power strategy weakens the pillars that maintain war and occupation in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere by supporting GI resistance, counter-recruitment and draft resistance, which cuts off the supply of troops. conscientious objectors; draft / registration; imperialism; Iraq; military occupation; military recruitment; veterans 09/16/2005 11/01/2007 email http://www.couragetoresist.org Covenant House California 200 Harrison Street Oakland CA 94607 (510) 379-1010 Helps homeless and at-risk youth through shelter, food, clothing and assisting them to self sufficiency through employment and educational assistance, counseling, case management and life skills such as anger management, social justice and self advocacy classes. Covenant House California serves youth ages 13-23 and shelters youth 18-23. at-risk youth; counseling; homelessness; self-sufficiency; services; shelters 01/29/2005 06/29/2008 acow info@covdove.org http://www.covenanthouseca.org COYOTE Call Off Your Old Tired Ethics POBox 210256 San Francisco CA 94121 (415) 751-1659 (415) 751-1659 (same as voice) Works for the rights of all sex workers (strippers, phone operators, prostitutes, porn stars, etc.) of all genders and persuasions. Supports programs to assist sex workers in their choice to change their occupation. Works to prevent the scapegoating of sex workers for AIDS and other STDs, and to educate sex workers, their clients and the general public about safe sex. Send SASE for info. AIDS / HIV; labor; sex; sex trafficking; sex work 06/01/1992 08/17/2008 true info@bayswan.org http://www.bayswan.org Craigslist Foundation 657 Mission Street, Suite 507 San Francisco CA 94105 (415) 278-0404 We connect people to the resources they need to strengthen communities and neighborhoods.^^Inspired by the spirit and culture of craigslist, our programs are designed to help strengthen communities and spark community engagement.^^Since 2004, we have hosted Craigslist Foundation's Boot Camp, an in-person event that focuses on skills for connecting, motivating and inspiring greater community involvement and impact. Boot Camp has drawn more than 10,000 passionate people since its inception. community-building; technical assistance 12/06/2006 10/18/2009 acow info@craigslistfoundation.org http://www.craigslistfoundation.org/ Creating Economic Opportunities for Women, Inc. C.E.O. Women near 6th Avenue 405 14th Street, Suite 712 Oakland CA 94612 (510) 836-3481 (510) 836-3473 Mission is to create economic opportunities for low-income immigrant and refugee women through teaching English, communications and entrepreneurship skills, so they can establish successful livelihoods. C.E.O. Women then provides women with intensive mentoring, coaching and access to capital needed to start a small business. economic justice; employment; immigrants; low-income; mentoring; refugees; self-sufficiency; women 08/15/2004 02/10/2008 acow info@ceowomen.org http://www.ceowomen.org Creative Children's Environments CCE 401 First Street, Suite 215 Richmond CA 94801 (510) 387-7466 A non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality children's programming to youth service providers. CCE is about bringing artists who are dedicated to working with youth and youth service providers together to provide school age children with a rich diversity of art-inspired programs. In creating this network, we contribute to the push for education reform and the fight to validate art experiences as the foundation for all learning. CCE aspires to create a market for programming developed by artists and educators that allows the children we serve to share our passion and knowledge. art; children; creativity; educational curriculum; youth 11/30/2006 08/18/2009 email briand@creativechildren.org http://www.creativechildren.org Creative Life This website provides inspiration, articles, discussion and an international on-line community for people using innovation, compassion and conscience to create a more authentic life and a better world. Has a particular focus on children’s rights and childhood. children; creativity 01/06/2008 01/06/2008 ers http://www.creativelife.citymax.com Creativity Explored between Dolores and Guerrero 3245 16th Street San Francisco CA 94103 (415) 863-2108 (415) 863-1655 A nonprofit visual arts center where artists with developmental disabilities create, exhibit, and sell art. We are committed to supporting people with developmental disabilities to become working artists, and to promoting their work as an emerging and increasingly important contribution to the professional art world. Creativity Explored provides workspace and materials in ongoing studio sessions facilitated by a team of professional artists who support and assist studio artists. Creativity Explored’s professional exhibitions program promotes studio artists’ work through a wide array of local, regional, national, and international exhibition venues including commercial galleries, and corporate and public spaces. art; creativity; disabilities; mental health 01/24/1998 04/17/2010 acow info@creativityexplored.org http://www.creativityexplored.org Crisis Support Services of Alameda County CSS POBox 3120 Oakland CA 94609 (800) 309-2131 (crisis line) Offers support to people of all ages and backgrounds during times of crisis. We work to prevent suicide and offer hope during times of hopelessness. We provide direct services to high risk groups like shut-in seniors, youth, the unemployed, and the chronically mentally ill.^^Founded on the humanistic idea that skilled intervention by nonprofessionals can help people in emotional crisis, CSS is part of an international movement with centers around the world. counseling; employment; mental health; seniors; suicide prevention; violence; youth 08/04/2003 09/09/2007 surf http://www.crisissupport.org Crissy Field Center Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Building 201 Fort Mason San Francisco CA 94123 (415) 561-3000 (415) 561-3003 Offers a wide variety of programs and amenities that connect the diverse population of the Bay Area to urban environmental issues. Our mission is to encourage new generations to become bold leaders for healthy communities, thriving parks, a more environmentally just society. ecology; environmental justice; parks; sustainability; urban life 05/08/2005 11/15/2008 acow tellmemore@parksconservancy.org http://www.crissyfield.org Critical Mass A fun, radical, spontaneous, and spirited demonstration of bicyclists uniting to challenge the autocentric world by riding together one afternoon each month. The San Francisco ride begins at 5:30 pm on the last Friday of the month at the Embarcadero BART station at the foot of Market Street, and features several hundred riders. The Berkeley ride begins at 5:30 pm on the second Friday of the month at the (downtown) Berkeley BART station at Shattuck and Center Streets. autonomy; community-building; cycling; demonstrations; email list servers; sustainability; transportation 12/07/1995 05/19/2007 surf http://www.critical-mass.org/ Critical Resistance 1904 Franklin Street, Suite 504 Oakland CA 94612 (510) 444-0484 (510) 444-2177 Seeks to build an international movement to end the Prison Industrial Complex by challenging the belief that caging and controlling people makes us safe. We believe that basic necessities such as food, shelter, and freedom are what really make our communities secure. As such, our work is part of global struggles against inequality and powerlessness. The success of the movement requires that it reflect communities most affected by the PIC. Because we seek to abolish the PIC, we cannot support any work that extends its life or scope. criminal justice; incarceration; judiciation; people of color; political prisoners; torture; violence 02/18/2000 09/09/2007 acow crnational@criticalresistance.org http://www.criticalresistance.org Crocodyl - Collaborative Research on Corporations Crocodyl is a collaboration sponsored by CorpWatch, the Center for Corporate Policy and the Corporate Research Project. Our aim is to stimulate collaborative research among NGOs, journalists, activists, whistleblowers and academics from both the global South and North in order to develop publicly-available profiles of the world's most powerful corporations. The result is an evolving compendium of critical research, posted to the public domain as an aid to anyone working to hold corporations increasingly accountable. coalitions; corporate-controlled globalization; corporations; directories; environmental justice; human rights; research materials 02/02/2008 02/02/2008 ers http://www.crocodyl.org/ CropChoice.com An information source for American farmers about genetically modified crops, alternatives, management options, and profitability. Cropchoice has news that big companies may not want farmers to hear. Cropchoice provides balance, complementing other news sources and helping American producers make the best planting and management decisions. agriculture; biotechnology; corporations; news on-line 08/06/2000 09/09/2007 surf http://www.cropchoice.com/ Crossing Borders Fair Trade A website promoting Fair Trade. For people who want to learn more about it, how to take action to promote it and links to purchasing fair trade products from socially proactive, fair trade federation and fair trade certified producers. child labor; fair trade; human rights; travel 04/05/2010 04/05/2010 ers http://www.crossing-borders-fair-trade.com/ Crucible The 1260 7th Street Oakland CA 94607 (510) 444-0919 (510) 444-0918 A non-profit educational collaboration of arts, industry and community. Offers a wide variety of classes to adults, kids and soon to seniors in: welding, blacksmithing, glass work, foundry work, kinetics, neon, figure sculpture, enameling, machining, jewelry fabrication. An incredible environment of creative energy and sharing, full of (literally) sparks and fire and molten metal. The Crucible is all about making these industrial / art processes part of everyday life for everyone that they can, and creating a vibrant sense of community in the process. art; children; classes / courses; community-building; creativity; seniors 04/07/2001 09/09/2007 acow info@thecrucible.org http://www.thecrucible.org/ Cruise Junkie Your resource page to the other information about the cruise industry, including health and environmental issues. health; pollution; travel; water 07/01/2003 04/08/2007 surf http://www.cruisejunkie.com Cultural Restoration Tourism Project CRTP 410 Paloma Avenue Pacifica CA 94044 (415) 563-7221 Works with local communities to restore culturally important structures, and promoting responsible tourism through "volunteer vacations". Our innovative programs to restore Buddhist temples in Nepal and Mongolia allow people from any background and any skill level to join the local communities in their restoration efforts. architecture; Asia; conservation; cultural survival; multiculturalism; tourism 03/13/2004 09/09/2007 acow mark@crtp.net http://www.crtp.net Culture and Animals Foundation CAF A nonprofit, cultural organization committed to fostering the growth of intellectual and artistic endeavors united by a positive concern for animals. Explores our relationship with animals through cultural studies, history, and philosophy, and celebrates our unity through poetry, dance, fiction, painting, theater, sculpture, and music. animal liberation; art; dance; history; music; philosophy; poetry; theatre 07/22/2000 02/18/2007 surf http://www.cultureandanimals.org/ Culture Change POBox 4347 Arcata CA 95518 (215) 243-3144 (215) 243-3144 (same as voice) Demonstrates alternatives to sprawl and petroleum dependence while fighting new road construction. Through independent thinking and cooperative action it is possible to attain bioregionally based economic security that would greatly heal the Earth's and our own wounds. We are not only "concerned" about global climate change; we present a realistic analysis of the so-called techno-fix. Formerly Sustainable Energy Institute / Fossil Fuels Policy Action / Alliance for a Paving Moratorium. analysis; climate change; economics; energy; Humboldt County; petroleum; policy; sustainability; transportation; urban sprawl 05/05/1996 08/16/2008 acow http://www.culturechange.org Currie Tech A maker of battery-powered scooters and bicycles and devices to electrically assist standard bicycles. appropriate technology; cycling; electric scooters; products; transportation 05/05/2002 09/09/2007 surf http://currietech.com Cycles of Change POBox 70292 Oakland CA 94612 (510) 595-4625 Works to improve the health and sustainability of our neighborhoods by increasing the use of bicycles as transportation, connecting youth with the extraordinary living systems of our local area, and building a diverse community of visionary young leaders. The organization began in 1998 at Roosevelt Middle School in East Oakland and has grown steadily to sites in Oakland, Alameda, and Berkeley. classes / courses; cycling; neighborhoods; public education; sustainability; urban life; youth 05/28/2006 01/31/2010 acow cyclesofchange@yahoo.com http://www.cyclesofchange.org/ Dahr Jamail's Mideast Dispatches Weary of the overall failure of the US media to accurately report on the realities of the war in Iraq for the Iraqi people and US soldiers, Dahr Jamail went to Iraq to report on the war himself.^^His dispatches were quickly recognized as an important media resource and he is now writing for the Inter Press Service, Le Monde Diplomatique, and many other outlets. Iraq; militarism; news on-line 01/29/2005 07/20/2008 surf http://www.dahrjamailiraq.com/ Daily Acts POBox 293 Petaluma CA 94953 (707) 789-9664 Our mission is to inspire, educate and activate citizens and leaders to create a healthy, just, reverent world by addressing the root issue of behavior change to unleash human potential. Through becoming the media, highlighting models of eco-design and providing hands-on education, we inspire effective action, activating influential citizens, strengthening leaders and growing community self-reliance. classes / courses; education; permaculture; Sonoma County; sustainability 06/23/2005 10/31/2009 email moreinfo@DailyActs.org http://www.DailyActs.org Dance Monks (510) 644-1654 Thrives on the creation and performance of innovative experimental dance-art that awakens cross-cultural connections and explores the intimate relationship between people and nature. They are committed to working with artists of diverse disciplines, supporting inspired collaberations among fellow creators.^^Additionally, Dance Monks provides educational outreach to diverse bi-lingual (Spanish/English) communities as well as professional dance training at universities, festivals, and programs.^^Directors: Mirah Kellc Moriarty and Rodrigo Esteva. art; classes / courses; dance; multiculturalism 01/05/2008 01/05/2008 ers dance_monks@yahoo.com http://www.dancemonks.com Dance Theatre of the Gospel POBox 1846 Richmond CA 94802 (510) 645-9822 Mission is to create inspirational dance productions that reflect real life experiences through kinesthetic storytelling. This energetic and colorful company strives to teach history, concepts, and culture reflected througout Africa and the African Diaspora. This diverse group of dancers share their uniqueness in culture and background while creating movements rooted in African-American church expression. This expression reflects on spiritual journeys, healing, enlightenment, and the pursuit of freedom, while also encouraging it's audience to grow stronger physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Africa; African Americans; dance; history; religion; spirituality; theatre 06/07/2003 02/18/2007 acow admin@dtgdance.org http://www.dtgdance.org/ Dandelion Relief Group POBox 320083 Los Gatos CA 95032 Dedicated to providing humanitarian aid to disadvantaged and dispossessed people all over the world. We provide aid in the form of shelter, food, clothing, medical and hygienic supplies, and infant care packages. Dandelion Relief Group assists people regardless of their race, creed or political association. Our goal is to help people regain not only their wellbeing and dignity, but also their lives. humanitarian aid; material aid; San Mateo County 08/03/2009 08/03/2009 event info@dandelionrelief.org http://www.dandelionrelief.org/ Darwan Tour & Travel Co. Ltd Offers visas and tours to Iran. Multilingual guides, hotel reservation and nomad tours. Event tours for Christians, Jews, Muslims and Zoroastrians. Iran; travel 04/18/2005 11/15/2008 surf http://www.darwantour.com DataCenter 1904 Franklin Street, Suite 900 Oakland CA 94612-2912 (510) 835-4692 (510) 835-3017 A 31-year-old national progressive non-profit that provides strategic information & research training to communities advocating for dignity, justice & civil rights.^^We deliver the tools and power of information and knowledge into the hands of people working to make a more equitable and sustainable world.^^We support grassroots groups to bridge the gap between ideas for solutions and the actual power to engage in the civic process & decision making that affects their lives in order to make social change. classes / courses; consultants; criminal justice; economic justice; environmental justice; research; youth 02/01/1991 03/28/2009 acow datacenter@datacenter.org http://www.datacenter.org David Brower Center 2150 Allston Way Berkeley CA 94704 (510) 809-0900 (510) 809-0909 One of the Bay Area’s most advanced green buildings, the nonprofit David Brower Center is an inspiring home for environmental and social action, combining both offices and program facilities in a 50,000 square-foot space.^^Conceived as a vibrant community of like-minded individuals and organizations committed to a just and ecologically sustainable society, the Brower Center promises to be an invaluable asset for the region and a landmark for anyone, anywhere committed to the planet and its inhabitants. ecology; spaces for events; sustainability 12/17/2009 12/17/2009 surf http://www.browercenter.org/ David Hanks Photography (510) 205-2724 David Hanks has photographed hundreds of protests in the Bay Area and around the US. He's done photography for many non-profit organizations, including extensive work with Oakland's organic food movement. His photographs have been displayed at the Museum of the African Diaspora (SF) and the ASUC Art Studio (Berkeley). He's been published in dozens of newspapers, magazines and is featured in the periodicals and websites of many social justice organizations. His photography is also featured in the books, "Globalize Liberation" and "Army of None". art; books; demonstrations; farmers markets; gardening; organic agriculture; photography 06/13/2004 01/06/2008 acow photos@davidhanks.org http://www.davidhanks.org/ Davis Peace Coalition A coalition of diverse groups and individuals that support peace and nonviolence. The Davis Peace Coalition seeks foreign and domestic policies guided by a commitment to peace and justice achieved through nonviolent, democratic means. calendars; coalitions; peace 01/29/2003 07/10/2010 surf http://www.davispeace.org/ Deaf Queer Resource Center DQRC A national nonprofit resource and information center for, by and about the Deaf Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Intersex and Questioning communities. This is "the place" to find the most comprehensive and accurate information about this unique community. disabilities; sexual minorities 11/29/2004 04/20/2008 surf http://www.deafqueer.org/ Death Penalty Focus 870 Market Street, Suite 859 San Francisco CA 94102 (415) 243-0143 (415) 243-0994 Founded in 1988, Death Penalty Focus is one of the largest nonprofit advocacy organizations in the nation dedicated to the abolition of capital punishment through public education; grassroots and political organizing; original research; media outreach; local, state and nationwide coalition building; and the education of religious, legislative and civic leaders about the death penalty and its alternatives. death penalty; law; newspapers 04/01/1992 04/17/2010 acow information@deathpenalty.org http://www.deathpenalty.org/ Death with Dignity National Center DDNC Works to legalize an individual's right to seek physician assistance as a humane and compassionate end to the dying process. civil liberties; health; healthcare access; lobbying; physician-assisted suicide 09/06/1998 02/17/2008 surf http://www.deathwithdignity.org Defend California Public Education California has recently seen a massive movement erupt in defense of public education — but layoffs, fee hikes, cuts, and the re-segregation of public education are attacks taking place throughout the country. A nationwide resistance movement is needed.^^The politicians and administrators say there is no money for education and social services. They say that “there is no alternative” to the cuts. But if there’s money for wars, bank bailouts, and prisons, why is there no money for public education? government; privatization; public education; students 02/26/2010 02/26/2010 surf http://defendcapubliceducation.wordpress.com/ Defend Science We have launched an ad hoc emergency initiative from – and reaching out to – scientists in various fields, science educators, science writers, etc. Coming from a diversity of perspectives, we are extremely concerned about the current attack on science, including on its very foundation in scientific method and thinking. Our goal is to mobilize scientists and issue this public call, "Defend Science," whose purpose is nothing less than to bring society wide attention to the real issues and the real stakes. religious right; science 04/13/2006 01/31/2010 surf http://defendscience.org/ Defenders of Wildlife Founded in 1947, Defenders of Wildlife is one of the country’s leaders in science-based, results-oriented wildlife conservation. We stand out in our commitment to saving imperiled wildlife and championing the Endangered Species Act, the landmark law that protects them. diversity; endangered species / habitat; wilderness; wildlife 03/24/1999 01/20/2008 surf http://www.defenders.org/ Defending Justice: An Activist Resource Kit An Activist Resource Kit that helps progressive activists understand and resist the Right, the State, and other forces that contribute to the growing system of courts, surveillance, policing, and incarceration. The easy-to-use chapters and factsheets are useful tools to draw upon in leading discussions and talking to the press. Through dialog and thinking together, we can create the best strategies for challenging the criminal justice system. analysis; books; criminal justice; incarceration; surveillance 04/18/2005 11/15/2008 surf http://www.defendingjustice.org/ Defense of Place Fort Mason Center, Building D San Francisco CA 94123 (415) 928-3774 (415) 928-4050 Goal is to create a principle in the minds of Americans that our protected lands will be protected forever. The need comes from an uncomfortable trend to violate preserved landscapes. Universities, churches, Boy Scout groups, and even environmental organizations are increasingly tempted to sell places they accepted with the promise that they would be saved forever. Years after the donors are long dead, land values go up, and the temptation to cash in takes over. We believe protecting these lands and honoring the promises to do that are more valuable than money. conservation; development; land use; parks 07/01/2003 09/22/2007 acow http://defenseofplace.rri.org/ deleteTheBorder.org Towards a global network of movements against borders. blogs; direct action; immigrants; networking 09/07/2005 04/05/2009 surf http://www.deletetheborder.org Democracy Center The POBox 22157 San Francisco CA 94122 (415) 564-4767 (978) 383-1269 Works globally to advance social justice through a combination of investigation and reporting, training citizens in the art of public advocacy, and organizing international citizen campaigns. Through all of these efforts the Center is working to help build a global citizenry that understands the public issues before it and is able to take effective public action. A special emphasis of our work is economic globalization and the movement for global democracy and justice. classes / courses; counseling; democracy; economic justice; technical assistance 11/16/1997 10/18/2009 acow contact-at-democracyctr-dot-org http://www.democracyctr.org/ Democracy Unlimited of Humboldt County DUHC Educates citizens about the illegitimate seizure of our authority to govern ourselves. We design and implement grassroots strategies that exercise democratic power over corporations and governments. We seek to create a truly democratic society by provoking a non-violent popular uprising against corporate rule in Humboldt County that can serve as a model for other communities across the United States. classes / courses; corporations; democracy; Humboldt County; initiatives; newsletters 07/23/2000 09/22/2007 surf http://www.duhc.org/ DemocracyInAction A progressive 501(c)3 nonprofit whose core activity is providing, supporting, and training on the Salsa online organizing platform for small and meduim progressive 501(c)3 nonprofits — for pennies on the dollar relative to the fees demanded by the private sector, and at a steep discount from standard SalsaLabs pricing.^^DemocracyInAction exists to democratize e-activism, freeing practitioners to pour resources into mission and strategy. You can think about DIA as a service provider that just happens to be a 501(c)3, or as a mission-focused organization that just happens to provide "software as a service": in reality, it's both. Internet; logistics; software; technical assistance 07/13/2006 04/17/2010 surf http://www.democracyinaction.org Democratic Socialists of America DSA Democratic Socialists believe that both the economy and society should be run democratically—to meet public needs, not to make profits for a few. To achieve a more just society, many structures of our government and economy must be radically transformed through greater economic and social democracy so that ordinary Americans can participate in the many decisions that affect our lives. democracy; socialism 04/01/1992 05/19/2007 surf http://www.dsausa.org Desert Survivors POBox 20991 Oakland CA 94620-0991 (510) 769-1706 A group of people who like to explore the American desert wilderness and are committed to its study and protection. Recognizes that this wilderness will not survive unless those who appreciate it are vigilant and act to preserve it. Leads hiking and backpacking trips. Publishes a quarterly journal. conservation; desert; hiking; travel; wilderness 04/01/1992 02/21/2008 true bighorn@desert-survivors.org http://www.desert-survivors.org Design Action Collective 1710 Franklin Street #300 Oakland CA 94612 (510) 452-1912 x204 (510) 452-0489 A project of the Inkworks Press collective, intended for expanding the collective's design capabilities, and to begin to provide web and other interactive or "new media" services. art; collectives; media; printers 02/14/2003 11/10/2007 email info@designaction.org http://www.designaction.org/ Destiny Arts De-Escalation Skills Training Inspiring Nonviolence in Youth 1000 42nd Street Oakland CA 94608 (510) 597-1619 Provides movement-arts education & violence-prevention training for youth ages 3-18. In a multicultural community, youth come together to learn and challenge each other in an atmosphere of love & inspiration. Together Destiny participants build confidence, leadership skills and self-esteem through dance, martial arts, theater, outdoor education, and youth leadership training. Programs teach young people to become violence prevention/arts educators & community activists with skills to promote peaceful solutions to violence. art; classes / courses; conflict resolution; dance; leadership development; martial arts; multiculturalism; outdoor activity; peace; prevention; theatre; violence; youth 11/11/2001 11/15/2008 acow info@destinyarts.org http://www.destinyarts.org/ Development Group for Alternative Policies The Assists in the promotion of economic justice across the South, or Third World, by helping to maximize control by poor communities and sectors over their own development in the face of impositions from the North. Founded on the principle of the right to self-determination and on the belief that local knowledge is indispensable to the shaping of sound development policies, programs and projects relevant to local needs and conditions. development; distribution of wealth; economic justice; policy; self-determination 12/20/1998 05/19/2007 surf http://www.developmentgap.org/ Development Services granthelper.com 6450 Doyle Street Emeryville CA 94608 (415) 686-6239 Specializes in consulting services and project management for mission-driven community benefit organizations. consultants; fundraising; grants / financial aid 09/21/2008 09/21/2008 ers marie@granthelper.com http://www.granthelper.com Dharma Publishing 2210 Harold Way Berkeley CA 94704 (800) 873-4276 Publishes books and art reproductions for adults and children that promote meaningful and compassionate action and support multicultural diversity. Has a special focus on using work as a source of fulfillment. art; book publishers; labor; multiculturalism; volunteer matching 12/18/1993 12/08/2009 email Contact@dharmapublishing.com http://www.dharmapublishing.com/ Diablo Progressive c/o Diablo Greens POBox 3363 Walnut Creek CA 94598 (925) 671-7025 An e-newsletter offered as a public service by the Diablo Greens. This is a place for newcomers to our Valley, or to activism, to find out what our communities have to offer. It's also a place for local groups to get to know and support each other. calendars; Contra Costa County; greens; newsletters 08/30/2009 08/30/2009 ers http://diabloprogressive.com Diablo Valley Post Carbon Study Group Short Term goals: 1. Educate ourselves about Peak Oil. Try to find the "answers" that work for us as a community (our answers). 2. Connect with other groups, both those working on this exact issue and those who are likely to be interested.^^Medium-Term: 1. Become a resource for the community, providing information, inspiration, and models of community solutions.^^Long Term: 1. Become politically active, lobbying local, state and national agencies to make changes that prepare us for a post-carbon world and encourage sustainability. Peak Oil; study groups; sustainability 02/18/2008 02/18/2008 ers peak_tyler@yahoo.com http://www.relocalize.net/groups/diablo http://www.sfbayoil.org/dpcsg/index.html DieOff.org A nice overview of the imminent decline in the rate of petroleum production and its far-reaching consequences. energy; Peak Oil; petroleum; sustainability 02/25/2004 09/22/2007 surf http://www.dieoff.org/ Digital Underground Storytelling for Youth DUSTY Prescott Joseph Center near West Oakland between 9th and 10th on Peralta 920 Peralta Street Oakland CA 94607 (510) 839-6812 Goal is to begin to bridge the digital divide in West Oakland by providing afterschool and summer instruction in digital story telling. In DUSTY's youth programs, participants work with undergraduate mentors and experienced teachers to create their own digital^story. Besides improving writing, they learn to express themselves using sophisticated software including adobe photoshop and premiere. A collaborative between the University of California’s UC Links Program, UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Education, and the Joseph-Prescott Center for Community Enhancement. education; mentoring; software; writing; youth 07/13/2003 04/11/2007 acow http://oaklanddusty.org/ Dinner with Grace DwG (415) 749-6356 A collaborative program (secular, non religious) between Grace Cathedral and Episcopal Community Services. It offers home-cooked complete meals to approximately 140 each month who live in SRO (Single Residence Occupancy) Hotels in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco. Volunteers help procure the ingredients, prepare and serve the food twice monthly on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. food; low-income; services 05/16/2009 05/16/2009 ers http://www.ministriesofgrace.org/dinnerwithgrace Direct Action to Stop the War DASW (510) 984-2566 Recently a group of Bay Area activists got together and re-started Direct Action to Stop the War (DASW). Five years ago, on March 20, 2003, DASW organized a massively successful shutdown of the San Francisco financial district, in protest of President Bush’s decision to attack Iraq.^^Some of the people who were involved in that organizing effort, along with many new people, have come together to organize two mass direct actions on the fifth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. direct action; Iraq; militarism 02/23/2008 02/23/2008 surf takedirectaction[at]riseup[dot]net http://www.actagainstwar.net Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund DREDF between Bancroft and Allston 2212 Sixth Street Berkeley CA 94710 (510) 644-2555 (voice and TTY) (510) 841-8645 A leading national civil rights law and policy center directed by individuals with disabilities and parents who have children with disabilities.^^Mission is to advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities through legal advocacy, training, education, and public policy and legislative development. disabilities; legal defense; policy 03/01/1991 10/18/2009 acow info@dredf.org http://www.dredf.org DisabledCommunity.Org DCO 1550 Bryant Street, Suite 800 San Francisco CA 94103 (415) 508-6130 A clearinghouse of disability resources and information designed to help improve the quality of life for people with disabilities, their friends, caregivers and social service agencies. DCO organizes community forums and gatherings to educate and build a social network on disability. disabilities; networking; research materials 07/02/2009 07/02/2009 ers admin@disabledcommunity.org http://www.disabledcommunity.org Disinformation Books The Disinformation Company is a dynamic, independent media company based in New York City. We are active in book publishing, film production and home video distribution, with well over 100 books and films in our catalog. We are known for working with filmmakers and authors to promote important political, social or cultural issues that are ignored by the mainstream media.^^Disinfo.com, our web portal, aggregates tens of thousands of the most shocking, unusual and quirkiest news articles, podcast episodes, and videos on the web, most of which are submitted by the site’s visitors. archiving; books; editorial comment; film / video; news on-line; products 02/27/2006 10/29/2009 surf http://www.disinfo.com Dissident Voice DV An internet newsletter dedicated to challenging the distortions and lies of the corporate press and the privileged classes it serves. The goal of Dissident Voice is to provide hard hitting, thought provoking and even entertaining news and commentaries on politics and culture that can serve as ammunition in struggles for peace and social justice. editorial comment; media criticism; newsletters; propaganda 04/15/2004 01/06/2008 surf http://www.dissidentvoice.org/ Diversity Center The 1117 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz CA 95061 (831) 425-5422 A community center dedicated to advancing the causes and priorities of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and questioning (LGBTIQ) individuals and their allies in Santa Cruz County. community-building; directories; libraries; Santa Cruz County; sexual minorities; support groups 05/24/1996 08/16/2008 acow http://www.diversitycenter.org DiversityWorks 800 Heinz Avenue #14 Berkeley CA 94710 (510) 540-7008 (510) 540-6976 Cultivates youth empowerment, challenges attitudes, promotes social change, and affirms diversity. We accomplish our mission through community building, consciousness-raising, skill building, and taking action. In doing so, DiversityWorks creates opportunities for youth to think critically, express themselves, and become leaders in dismantling oppression. community-building; diversity; education; youth 01/23/2000 10/29/2009 acow mail@diversityworks.org http://www.diversityworks.org Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières An independent international medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters, or exclusion from health care in more than 70 countries. healthcare access; humanitarian aid; professionals 04/04/1999 09/22/2007 surf http://www.dwb.org Dollars and Sense Publishes economic news and analysis, reports on economic justice activism, primers on economic topics, and critiques of the mainstream media's coverage of the economy. Our readers include professors, students, and activists who value our smart and accessible economic coverage. analysis; economic justice; economics; magazines 10/31/1998 05/19/2007 surf http://www.dollarsandsense.org/ Don't Buy SFI The timber industry’s Sustainable Forestry Initiative does not protect forests or deliver credible assurances. The SFI condones environmentally harmful practices including large-scale clearcutting and chemical use, logging of old growth and endangered forests, and replacement of forests by ecologically degraded tree plantations. And there’s no guarantee that many products marketed as SFI have any connection to SFI certified forests. Most other forest certification systems also permit destructive logging practices. corporations; deforestation; products; propaganda; public relations; sustainability 11/12/2003 05/19/2007 surf http://www.DontBuySFI.com Donnelly / Colt Progressive Resources Catalog A small, family-owned and operated business that has provided progressive materials for consciousness raising and fundraising since 1975. book sellers; bumperstickers; buttons; mail-order; posters and flyers; products; T-shirts 12/12/2002 04/17/2010 surf http://www.donnellycolt.com Dorothy Day House Catholic Worker of Berkeley Catholic Worker of Berkeley POBox 12701 Berkeley CA 94712 (510) 466-5553 A Catholic Worker community in Berkeley, California, USA. Seven mornings a week, they serve breakfast in the men's shelter at the Berkeley Veterans Building, and six mornings a week at Trinity Methodist Church, near the University of California at Berkeley, to the poor and homeless members of our community. homelessness; hunger; religion; shelters 07/24/1995 08/06/2007 email Dove101 A web portal to peace news, sites, and rallies around the USA and the world. directories; news on-line; peace 04/07/2003 02/18/2007 surf http://www.dove101.com/ Downing Street Memo A web site all about the 2002 British Government documents that detail how the US government did not believe Iraq was a greater threat than other nations; how intelligence was packaged to sell the case for war to both Congress and the American public; and how the Bush Administration’s public assurances of "war as a last resort" were at odds with their privately stated intentions. Great Britain; intervention; Iraq; militarism; propaganda 06/23/2005 11/15/2008 surf http://www.downingstreetmemo.com/ Downwinders A research and educational foundation established in 1978 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Downwinders takes its name from the residents living in the prevailing wind pattern surrounding the Nevada Test Site, and who have been constantly exposed to radioactive fallout from America's nuclear testing activities conducted there. Downwinders was founded with two primary goals: (1) To expose the plight of downwind residents whose fallout exposures have caused cancers, leukemia, and other illnesses, and to obtain justice for their injuries. (2) To fight for an immediate end to all nuclear testing at the Nevada Test Site and elsewhere. environmental justice; nuclear energy; nuclear weapons / testing; research; toxics 11/19/2000 05/19/2007 surf http://www.downwinders.org/ Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation A community-based, non-profit research, education, and advocacy center dedicated to fostering progressive social change. By preserving the history of multicultural activism and community self-determination, by educationg the public about this history's continued relevance, and by creating a crucible for practicing ongoing progressive change, guided by the writings and teachings of Huey P. Newton, the Foundation seeks to empower all people, but especially urban youth, to be builders of a true global community. African Americans; history 04/24/1995 05/19/2007 surf http://www.blackpanther.org DrawBridge: An Arts Program for Homeless Children POBox 2698 San Rafael CA 94912 (415) 444-0930 (415) 444-0931 The mission of DrawBridge is to provide art programs for homeless children in an environment that fosters their sense of childhood joy, creativity, and exuberance. Beyond that we strive to promote the well-being and stability of the family by creating a supportive community. DrawBridge holds art programs in 28 sites throughout the Bay Area - volunteers are always needed! art; children; family; homelessness 02/28/2004 09/22/2007 acow Art4Home@sonic.net http://www.drawbridge.org Drinking Liberally An informal, inclusive progressive social group. Raise your spirits while you raise your glass, and share ideas while you share a pitcher. Drinking Liberally gives like-minded, left-leaning individuals a place to talk politics. You don't need to be a policy expert and this isn't a book club - just come and learn from peers, trade jokes, vent frustration and hang out in an environment where it's not taboo to talk politics. beer; networking 02/06/2005 07/20/2008 ers http://livingliberally.org/drinking/ Drug Policy Alliance, San Francisco Office DPA Network at Steiner 2233 Lombard Street San Francisco CA 94123 (415) 921-4987 (415) 921-1912 The nation's leading organization working to end the war on drugs. We envision new drug policies based on science, compassion, health and human rights and a just society in which the fears, prejudices and punitive prohibitions of today are no more. coalitions; drugs; human rights; policy; public health; science 05/10/1997 04/05/2009 acow sf@drugpolicy.org http://www.drugpolicy.org Drug Reform Coalition Network DRCNet Calls for an end to drug prohibition (e.g. some form of legalization), and its replacement with some sensible framework in which drugs can be regulated and controlled instead. Founded in 1993 by executive director David Borden, DRCNet has from the beginning called unambiguously for an end to prohibition; we are the largest "full-purpose" national membership organization with a wide range of programs to hold that position. coalitions; drugs; harm reduction; health; incarceration; law; policy 12/06/1999 04/05/2009 surf http://www.drcnet.org/ Drug Reform Coordination Network DRCNet A national and global network working for drug policy reform from a variety of perspectives, including harm reduction, reform of sentencing and forfeiture laws, medicalization of currently schedule I drugs, and promotion of an open debate on drug prohibition.^^DRCNet opposes the prison-building frenzy and supports rational policies consistent with the principles of peace, justice, freedom, compassion and truth. Each of these has been compromised in the name of the Drug War. drugs; harm reduction; incarceration; law; networking; peace; policy; prisons; professionals; students 03/31/2001 09/22/2007 surf http://www.stopthedrugwar.org Dumbarton Dialogue Project Working to build collaborative leadership in East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, and surrounding communities to interface with the Dumbarton-101 Corridor Traffic Impact Mitigation efforts. The project seeks to reduce barriers to effective local participation in public input processes and to strengthen community bonds by bringing together professionally, ethnically, geographically diverse stakeholders with a common interest in enabling our communities to solve regional challenges. automobiles; municipal government; San Mateo County; Santa Clara County; transportation 04/14/2007 04/14/2007 event, surf http://www.dumbartondialogue.org/ E-cycle Environmental 2040 Williams Street San Leandro CA 94577 (510) 839-5000 (310) 637-5598 Provides companies an easy and safe way to dispose of retired electronics while keeping them in compliance with federal and state laws.^^E-Cycle Environmental embraces the vision of enabling businesses to deal with their obsolete electronics in an environmentally responsible fashion.^^The E-Cycle Environmental mission is to eradicate the improper disposal of obsolete electronic equipment from the corporate and institutional sectors in the most ethical, cost effective, and accountable manner. business; computers; recycling; waste 01/07/2006 10/29/2009 acow info@ecycleenvironmental.com http://www.ecycleenvironmental.com E. F. Schumacher Society Mission is to promote the building of strong local economies that link people, land, and community. To accomplish this we develop model programs, including local currencies, community land trusts, and micro-lending; host lectures and other educational events; publish papers; and maintain a library to engage scholars and inspire citizen-activists. calendars; community-building; decentralization; ecology; land trusts; libraries; local currencies; local economy; microenterprise; sustainability 12/24/1999 04/05/2009 surf http://www.schumachersociety.org/ Earth Action Network EAN A non-profit, environmental / social justice organization dedicated to the prevention of Earth-damaging developments. With EAN, you can subscribe to receive several action letters each month in your mailbox. Your letters are pre-addressed from you to your elected officials, world leaders and other people of influence. All you need to do is sign and send them. This is your chance to spend ONLY a few minutes a month to help preserve this planet for future generations. conservation; ecology; letter-writing 08/21/2003 04/08/2007 surf http://www.earthactionnetwork.org/ Earth Island Institute 2150 Allston Way, Suite 460 Berkeley CA 94704-1375 An environmental organization that develops a wide variety of innovative projects for the conservation, preservation, and restoration of the earth. Publishes Earth Island Journal quarterly. conservation; ecology; endangered species / habitat; magazines 02/01/1991 05/20/2009 surf johnknox@earthisland.org http://www.earthisland.org Earth Policy Institute Dedicated to providing a vision of what an environmentally sustainable economy — an eco-economy — looks like, as well as a roadmap of how to get from here to there. ecology; economics; policy; sustainability 10/12/2003 05/19/2007 surf http://www.earth-policy.org Earth Share of California 49 Powell Street, Suite 510 San Francisco CA 94102 (415) 981-1999; (800) 368-1819 (415) 981-3773 Gives corporations, government agencies and small businesses an easy and efficient way to care for the environment. Through workplace giving, employers and employees can contribute to Earth Share of California's network of respected environmental organizations to promote healthy, clean and safe communities, both here in California and nationwide. ecology; fundraising 08/16/1993 05/19/2007 acow esca@earthshareca.org http://www.earthshareca.org Earthjustice 426 17th Street, Sixth Floor Oakland CA 94612-2820 (510) 550-6700 (510) 550-6740 The nation's leading nonprofit environmental law firm. We use the courts to preserve our natural heritage, safeguard human health, and promote a clean energy future. ecology; lawyers; legal defense 06/01/1991 01/31/2010 acow info@earthjustice.org http://www.earthjustice.org EarthLight: Journal for Ecological and Spiritual Living 111 Fairmount Avenue Oakland CA 94611 (510) 451-4926 A journal of sacred ecology addressing the spiritual, psychological, and cultural dimensions of the environmental crisis. This quarterly magazine explores the relationship of nature and religion, science and the sacred, cosmology and community, inspiring and empowering its readers to spirit-led activism for Earth. ecology; magazines; psychology; religion; science; spirituality 12/26/1992 09/22/2007 acow klauren@earthlight.org http://www.earthlight.org EarthRights International ERI Combines the power of law and the power of people in defense of human rights and the environment, our Earth rights. Earth rights are those rights that demonstrate the connection between human well-being and a sound environment, and include the right to a healthy environment, the right to speak out and act to protect the environment, and the right to participate in development decisions. ERI's mission is to protect humans and their natural environment from abuses occurring in the name of development. development; ecology; health; human rights; law 12/25/2000 05/19/2007 surf http://www.earthrights.org/ EarthSave Foundation Educates on the powerful effects our food choices have on the environment, our health, and all life on Earth, and supports people in moving toward a plant-based diet. Founded by John Robbins, author of Diet for a New America. animal liberation; ecology; health; veganism / vegetarianism 02/01/1992 05/19/2007 surf http://www.earthsave.org East Bay Agency for Children EBAC 303 Van Buren Avenue Oakland CA 94610 (510) 268-3770 (510) 268-1073 Improves health, offers hope, and provides opportunities to children and families. Our programs, located throughout Alameda County, prepare children to succeed in school; assist families through times of crisis; and provide therapeutic support to children who have suffered from abuse and/or neglect. children; counseling; health; services; support groups 11/23/2000 07/10/2010 acow webmaster@ebac.org http://www.ebac.org/ East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy EBASE 1814 Franklin Street, Suite 325 Oakland CA 94612 (510) 893-7106 (510) 893-7010 Advances economic and social justice by building power and raising standards for working families.^^Despite the prosperity of our region, there is a growing crisis for working families in the East Bay. Even many full-time workers in the region cannot afford the bare necessities of life—housing, food, and health care. coalitions; development; discrimination; economics; employment; family; immigrants; labor; legislation; living wage; people of color; policy 02/05/2000 07/10/2010 acow info@workingeastbay.org http://www.workingeastbay.org East Bay Animal Advocates EBAA POBox 1406 Martinez CA 94553 (925) 487-4419 A community-based organization in the San Francisco Bay Area. Powered by volunteers, EBAA defends animals harmed in agriculture, entertainment, fashion, science and beyond. animal liberation; Contra Costa County 08/26/2003 01/06/2008 acow info@eastbayanimaladvocates.org http://www.eastbayanimaladvocates.org East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation EBALDC 310 8th Street, Suite 200 Oakland CA 94607 (510) 287-5353 (510) 763-4143 A nonprofit community development agency that develops and manages affordable housing and community facilities, and provides economic development services to the diverse, low-income populations of the East Bay, with emphasis on Asian and Pacific Islander communities. Asian Americans; development; housing; low-income; services 02/11/2010 02/11/2010 ers info@ebaldc.org http://www.ebaldc.org East Bay Atheists (510) 222-7580 Meets each month in the Berkeley main library to discuss atheism and other topical events of interests to atheists. Our collective mission includes local activism when "freethinkers" rights to be free from religion are threatened, or when government promotes religion. religion; separation of church and state 11/13/2002 09/28/2007 true info@eastbayatheists.org http://www.eastbayatheists.org East Bay Bicycle Coalition EBBC POBox 1736 Oakland CA 94604 (510) 533-7433 (510) 533-7432 A non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization dedicated to promoting bicycling as an everyday means of transportation and recreation.^^The EBBC safeguards the interest of bicyclists in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. The EBBC works with cities, counties, Caltrans, and other government agencies to improve conditions for cyclists. Membership benefits include the newsletter rideOn, monthly meeting programs, shop discounts, and the opportunity to participate in "hands-on" efforts to improve cycling conditions. coalitions; county government; cycling; municipal government; policy; transportation 02/01/1991 11/29/2008 email http://www.ebbc.org/ East Bay Cohousing EBCOHO An umbrella group for a variety of activities and resources related to cohousing, senior cohousing, cooperative housing, ecovillages, and other types of intentional communities. Resources include:^^1. Calendar of events such as tours, talks, trainings, conferences.^2. Openings (purchase and rentals) in new and existing communities.^3. Technical assistance to "burning souls," groups, and professionals on group process and facilitation; recruiting members, project development, financing, affordability, green building, consensus-based decision making. building materials; calendars; cohousing; community-building; cooperative living; facilitation; intentional communities; seniors; technical assistance 02/04/2007 02/04/2007 ers http://ebcoho.org East Bay Community Law Center EBCLC 2921 Adeline Street Berkeley CA 94703 (510) 548-4040 (510) 548-2566 A core value of our society is equal access to justice. The complex nature of the legal system limits equal access, especially for people in poverty and those faced with language and cultural barriers. Well-trained legal advocates should be available to all people, regardless of economic status. To that end, EBCLC provides:^^* desperately-needed legal services to the low-income community in the areas of housing, welfare, HIV & health, homelessness and economic development; and^^* hands-on clinical education to law students to make these future lawyers aware of and skilled in addressing the needs of indigent communities. AIDS / HIV; development; homelessness; housing; lawyers; legal services; low-income; students; welfare 06/01/1992 07/20/2008 acow webinquiry@ebclc.org http://www.ebclc.org/ East Bay Pesticide Alert 2399 East 14th Street #24 San Leandro CA 94577 (510) 895-2312 Does not compromise around health. Advocates NO use of pesticides. pesticides 06/30/2001 01/06/2008 acow beneficialbug@netzero.net http://www.eastbaypesticidealert.org East Bay Pictures International 1611 Rose Street Berkeley CA 94703 (510) 528-1427 A production company based in Berkeley, California.^^Comprised of long-time colleagues whose areas of expertise range from film production and theory, to video game journalism, to linguistics, design, and political science, EBPI is dedicated to making media that matters.^^Currently producing the documentary Edible City, which follows the stories of folks who are digging their hands into the dirt, fighting for sustainability and social justice by doing something truly revolutionary: growing a local food system. film / video; local food; organic agriculture; urban life 02/03/2010 02/03/2010 met Carl, surf contact@eastbaypictures.com http://eastbaypictures.com/ http://www.ediblecitymovie.com/ East Bay Sanctuary Covenant EBSC 2362 Bancroft Way Berkeley CA 94704 (510) 540-5296 (510) 540-5907 Mission is to provide sanctuary-support, protection, and advocacy-to low income and indigent refugees and immigrants. Through its Refugee Rights Program, EBSC provides quality free or low cost legal immigration assistance. EBSC also works to empower and encourage the civic participation of the refugee and immigrant population and to educate local religious communities and the wider public about circumstances that cause refugees to flee their homelands. In EBSC's education programs we involve refugees and immigrants in telling their own story. human rights; immigrants; legal services; low-income; policy; refugees; religion 02/01/1991 04/05/2009 acow http://www.eastbaysanctuary.org East Timor and Indonesia Action Network ETAN A US-based grassroots organization working in solidarity with the peoples of East Timor and Indonesia. ETAN provides information about, and ways to help, East Timor, which was invaded and subjugated by U.S. ally Indonesia in 1975. East Timor chose independence in August 1999 and was soon destroyed by the Indonesian military. East Timor finally became independent on May 20, 2002. ETAN educates, organizes, and advocates for justice for historic and ongoing crimes against humanity, war crimes, and human rights violations in East Timor and Indonesia. ETAN supports democratic reconstruction of East Timor. ETAN supports restrictions on military assistance to Indonesia in order to support democracy and justice in both countries. East Timor; Indonesia; militarism; networking; self-determination 07/08/1993 07/20/2008 surf http://www.etan.org/ EastBay Voice A place where the East Bay LGBT communities may mingle and share with new and old friends alike.^^Our site serves the diverse and dynamic Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community with personals, reviews, discussion forums, an LGBT eDirectory, chat rooms, and more. All are welcome to share anything, from your personal views to creating awareness about your business. EastBay Voice is an online community center. As we continue to evolve, you'll find your favorites, such as listing of LGBT events and discussion forums, and new features that showcase our ever-changing world. Alameda County (below Oakland); calendars; Contra Costa County; directories; sexual minorities 04/23/2001 01/06/2008 surf http://www.eastbayvoice.org/ Eating Fresh A publishing and information services company and consulting firm that connects home cooks, professional chefs, restaurateurs, food enthusiasts, and consumers to taste, health, and community benefits of locally grown and raised foods. Eating Fresh takes the rising interest in organic agriculture to its next important step: An emphasis on local agriculture and small, independent farmers. By connecting consumers with local growers, pasture-based farmers, retailers, and chefs, Eating Fresh builds local food systems and provides a framework for transforming the way we eat, shop, cook, and relate to food. books; classes / courses; consultants; food; local food; networking; organic agriculture 11/28/2002 04/17/2010 surf http://www.eatingfresh.com Ecocity Builders 339 15th Street, Suite 208 Oakland CA 94612 (510) 444-4508 A non-profit organization dedicated to reshaping cities, towns and villages for long term health of human and natural systems. Our goals include returning healthy biodiversity to the heart of our cities, agriculture to gardens and the streets, and convenience and pleasure to walking, bicycling and transit. We work to build thriving neighborhood centers while reversing sprawl development, to build whole cities based on human needs and “access by proximity” rather than cities built in the current pattern of automobile driven excess, wasteful consumption and the destruction of the biosphere. architecture; development; ecology; gardening; housing; land use; solar energy; speakers; sustainability; transportation; urban life; urban sprawl 07/01/1992 04/17/2010 acow info@ecocitybuilders.org http://www.ecocitybuilders.org EcoHaul (800) ECOHAUL (800-326-4285) A socially and environmentally responsible waste removal and disposal company that specializes in recycling and reuse for both residential and commercial customers. EcoHaul serves communities and customers by providing enthusiastic, high quality customer service that is cost effective and efficient.^^We value and embody creativity, cooperation, environmental awareness, and drastically decreasing waste through total dedication to reuse and recycling.^^Through creative partnerships with non-profit organizations, charities, schools, and other businesses, as well as with its own resources, EcoHaul lives up to this mission daily.^^EcoHaul is based in Petaluma, California. ecology; recycling; reuse; transportation; waste 09/22/2005 01/31/2010 surf http://www.ecohaul.com Ecological Building Network 11 Mark Drive San Rafael CA 94903 A growing and international association of builders, engineers, architects, academics and developers committed to promoting intelligent building methods and materials for a sustainable future. Projects include the publication of inexpensive guides clarifying key topics such as fly ash concrete, and earthen and straw-bale construction; sponsoring conferences and seminars for the exchange of ideas; influencing building codes and standards; and providing technical assistance to non-profits and NGO's working in the developing world. architecture; building materials; developing world; development; housing; policy; professionals; sustainability; technical assistance; toxics 12/25/2000 05/26/2007 acow bruce@ecobuildnetwork.org http://www.ecobuildnetwork.org/ Ecological Farming Association Dedicated to the development of ecologically-based food systems, both domestically and throughout the world by educating farmers, the agriculture industry, and other stewards of the land about practical and economically viable techniques of ecological agriculture, informing consumers and policy makers about ecological food production and its connection to the health of people and communities, and promoting alliances between individuals and organizations who share our vision of a transformed global food system. biodiversity; conservation; health; organic agriculture; rural life 09/28/2001 07/20/2008 surf http://www.eco-farm.org/ Ecology Action 5798 Ridgewood Road Willits CA 95490 (707) 459-0150 (707) 459-5409 Aware of intensifying world challenges and the basic need of people to feed themselves, we have developed a small-scale agricultural system — GROW BIOINTENSIVE® Sustainable Mini-Farming — that nutures soil, produces high yields, conserves resources and can be used successfully by almost everyone. Our goal is to help this system be known and used locally — on a worldwide scale. do-it-yourself; gardening; history; organic agriculture; researchers; seeds 10/15/2000 05/26/2007 surf http://www.growbiointensive.org/ Ecology Center at Blake 2530 San Pablo Avenue Berkeley CA 94702-2000 (510) 548-2220; (510) 548-3402 (store); (510) 527-5555 (recycling hotline); (510) 548-3333 (farmers markets) (510) 548-2240 An Environmental Resource Center with library, store, information hotline and infoshop open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 to 6. Publishes the monthly magazine Terrain and the bi-weekly Eco-Calendar. Runs the curbside recycling program and farmers' markets in Berkeley. Projects include the Bay Area Coalition for Headwaters, Food Policy Council, Seed Library, Sustainable Transportation Project, Plastics Task Force, and the Berkeley Community Gardening Collaborative. Website has extensive resources for sustainable living. Offers sustainable living classes almost every Saturday. bioregionalism; calendars; classes / courses; ecology; farmers markets; libraries; magazines; recycling; sustainability 02/01/1991 12/12/2007 email calendar@ecologycenter.org http://www.ecologycenter.org Ecology Center Of San Francisco ECOSF (415) 846-8164 A locally grown non-profit that cultivates ecological awareness in the San Francisco community. Our mission is to empower citizens to create cooperative communities that are ecologically, socially, and culturally in balance.^^We do that by designing, preparing, and planting edible gardens for schools and residents here in San Francisco, while providing education about the unsustainable practices of our current food systems, overconsumption habits.^^We also educate individuals on the need for greater energy efficiency and renewable energy to keep our community moving forward. ecology; gardening; renewable energy; sustainability 03/22/2008 03/22/2008 surf info@eco-sf.org http://www.eco-sf.org/ EcoMall Lots of links for renewable energy, activism, products, news, and more. ecology; news; products; renewable energy 07/20/1996 05/26/2007 surf http://www.ecomall.com/ Economic Policy Institute A nonpartisan think tank that seeks to broaden the public debate about strategies to achieve a prosperous and fair economy. analysis; distribution of wealth; economics; policy; think tanks 06/29/1997 05/26/2007 surf http://www.epinet.org/ EcoNow 336 Bon Air Center #261 Greenbrae CA 94904 (415) 925-0335 An interactive forum that connects you with leading green business professionals through education and networking. Each event begins with a presentation on an ecologically and socially responsible venture, delivered by an expert in the field, followed by Q&A.^^EcoNow produces educational materials and programs to engage and empower individuals on issues of sustainability and social justice. We provide materials free of charge to K-12 educational institutions in the U.S. business; educational curriculum; Marin County; networking; professionals; sustainability 09/08/2007 09/08/2007 event, surf info[at]econowusa[dot]com http://www.econowusa.com/ EcoVegEvents.com An on-line calendar of environmental, animal protection, and vegetarian events. You can submit your own events on-line. animal liberation; calendars; ecology; veganism / vegetarianism 03/16/2001 04/05/2009 surf http://EcoVegEvents.com Ecumenical Peace Institute / CALC POBox 9334 Berkeley CA 94709 (510) 655-1162 An interfaith justice and peace education action group. Focuses on militarism, racism and empire and works with Native Americans, political prisoners, and youth.^^Organizer of the Tuesday noon vigil at the Oakland Federal Building opposing the occupation of Iraq. This vigil was begun in spring of 1998 to oppose the sanctions.^^Organizer (with LCP) of the annual Good Friday Gathering for Worship and Witness at the Livermore Nuclear Weapons Lab.^^This is the Northern California chapter of Clergy and Laity Concerned. economic sanctions; imperialism; Iraq; militarism; Native Americans; nuclear weapons / testing; peace; political prisoners; racism; religion; vigils; youth 02/01/1991 11/15/2008 acow epicalc@earthlink.net http://www.epicalc.org Edge LGBT Community Center The 39188 State Street Fremont CA 94538 (510) 790-2887; (510) 713-6690 x6218 The Edge, home to the Men Together Program, has been an important and valuable resource to the gay, bi, and questioning men's community of Fremont and surrounding cities within Alameda County for over 13 years. Through community education and awareness programs, The Edge has been a safe place where men of all backgrounds could freely express themselves.^^The Men Together Program, Hombres Unidos, and The Youth Program are made available to the community through various funding opportunities. The programs offered through the Edge are administered through Tri-City Health Center in Fremont. Tri-City has been providing health education and care to individuals and families in Alameda County. Alameda County (below Oakland); Gays; men; sexual minorities; support groups 04/28/2007 04/28/2007 ers http://www.mentogether.org EDGE San Francisco A new online community devoted to local news, entertainment, information and politics for LGBT SF. Brought to you by a group of writers, artists and promoters dedicated to the goal of presenting news and information to the GLBT community in a fair, entertaining, non-conglomerate format. They encourage contributions, news and information exchange and community building. art; community-building; directories; news on-line; sexual minorities 12/08/2007 12/08/2007 ers http://www.edgesanfrancisco.com/ Education for Peace in Iraq Center EPIC Promoting a free and secure Iraq since 1998, EPIC impacts U.S. policy to address the root causes and humanitarian consequences of conflict in Iraq. We help connect and support organizations and individuals taking humanitarian action for peace in Iraq. Iraq; peace 01/01/2002 04/17/2010 surf http://www.epic-usa.org/ Education Not Incarceration ENI 3280 Morcom Avenue Oakland CA 94619 (510) 533-3204 ENI consists of youth, educators, parents, and concerned community members. We are challenging the prison system and reprioritizing our resources to create comprehensive and equitable education for all people.^^We accomplish this through creating an information clearinghouse, networking community organizations and schools and mobilizing grassroots campaigns through such actions as rallies, forums, petitions, media campaigns and lobbying. educators; incarceration; lobbying; networking; petitions; prisons; public education; youth 02/01/2007 02/01/2007 event, surf ednotinc@riseup.net http://ednotinc.org/ Electric Embers A worker-owned cooperative that provides inexpensive, ad-free Internet hosting services for nonprofits, co-ops, artists, and other related entities. Our unique philosophy makes us an attractive choice for organizations that have a responsibility to more than their bottom line. cooperatives; Internet; services; technical assistance; web site hosting 04/07/2001 08/16/2008 surf http://electricembers.net/ Electricmotorsport 2400 Mandela Parkway Oakland CA 94607 (510) 839-9376 Mission is to promote nonpolluting forms of transportation through the sales and service of Personal Electric Vehicles and electric propulsion systems.^^Founded in October 2001for the purpose of making light weight Zero Emission Electric Vehicles available to the general public. Our products include Electric Motorcycles, Electric Scooters, Electric Bicycles, Electric All Terrain vehicles, and Electric Boat drives. A big part of our business is conversion parts for people converting their petrol burning vehicle into a cleaner, quieter and many times quicker Electric Vehicle. appropriate technology; cycling; electric scooters; products; transportation 01/21/2003 05/10/2008 acow sales@electricmotorsport.com http://www.electricmotorsport.com Electronic Frontier Foundation EFF A nonprofit group of passionate people working to protect your digital rights. Blending the expertise of lawyers, policy analysts, activists, and technologists, EFF achieves significant victories on behalf of consumers and the general public. EFF fights for freedom primarily in the courts, bringing and defending lawsuits even when that means taking on the US government or large corporations. censorship; civil liberties; free speech; Internet; lawyers; litigation; policy; privacy 07/03/1995 05/26/2007 surf http://www.eff.org/ Electronic Intifada EI Publishes news, commentary, analysis, and reference materials about the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict from a Palestinian perspective. EI is the leading Palestinian portal for information about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its depiction in the media. analysis; blogs; editorial comment; media criticism; news on-line; Palestinians; research materials 03/05/2009 03/05/2009 event, surf http://www.electronicintifada.net/ Electronic Privacy Information Center EPIC A public interest research center in Washington, DC. It was established in 1994 to focus public attention on emerging civil liberties issues and to protect privacy, the First Amendment, and constitutional values. civil liberties; freedom of information; Internet; privacy; telephone service 12/16/1995 05/26/2007 surf http://www.epic.org Ella Baker Center for Human Rights 344 40th Street Oakland CA 94609 (510) 428-3939 Dcuments, exposes and challenges human rights abuses in the US criminal justice system. It houses three projects, Bay Area Police Watch (BAPW), Books Not Bars (BNB), and Let's Get Free (LGF). civil rights; human rights; incarceration; police accountability; racism; watchdog groups 09/23/1995 11/10/2007 email http://www.ellabakercenter.org ELV Motors 2070 Homestead Road Santa Clara CA 95050 (408) 850-8191; (408) 554-8674 Offers Electric Light Vehicles, Electric Bikes, Electric Scooters and Electric Cars (also known as LEV) that are pollution-free, sustainable, affordable and fun to ride. From electric bicycles, mopeds, and scooters to gas-electric hybrid motorcycles, we can equip you, your business, campus or hospital with fleet alternative energy vehicles. cycling; electric scooters; transportation 07/21/2009 07/21/2009 ers contact@elvmotors.com https://www.elvmotors.com Emerald Earth POBox 764 Boonville CA 95415 (707) 972-3096 An intentional community in Mendocino County, California. We are located on 189 beautiful acres of mixed forest and meadows, which is owned by our non-profit corporation Emerald Earth Sanctuary. We make decisions by consensus, and value direct, open communication and conflict resolution. We are currently looking for new members.^^On our somewhat remote rural site, we practice sustainable living skills such as organic gardening, permaculture, herbal medicine, natural building, and home power generation. We teach workshops on these topics and our members have written books on natural building and green spirituality. We also have occasional work parties and are sometimes open to short-term visitors and longer-term work traders. books; building materials; classes / courses; energy; intentional communities; Mendocino County; organic agriculture; permaculture; rural life; sustainability 04/23/2009 04/23/2009 event, surf community@emeraldearth.org http://www.emeraldearth.org/ Eminent Domain Reform Now YES to Protect our Homes From Eminent Domain.^^NO on the Hidden Agendas Scheme that Would Abolish Rent Control, Stop Water Infrastructure Projects, and Destroy Land-Use Planning. eminent domain; housing; initiatives; property rights; rent control; tenant rights 11/18/2007 11/18/2007 surf http://www.eminentdomainreform.com/ Emma Goldman Papers The Emma Goldman (1869-1940) stands as a major figure in the history of American radicalism and feminism. An influential and well-known anarchist of her day, Goldman was an early advocate of free speech, birth control, women's equality and independence, union organization, and the eight-hour work day. anarchism; feminism; free speech; history; women 01/27/1997 04/05/2009 surf http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/Goldman/ Emperor's New Clothes The TENC A web site that was begun to present accurate information about Yugoslavia. Since then it has dealt with many issues, but the main focus is analyzing media coverage of Yugoslavia and the Balkans. More recently has begun covering the Afghanistan and Central Asian situation following the terrorist attacks of September 2001. Journalism that goes behind the scenes, reports from a variety of news sources, and provides analysis that is not the mouthpiece of the government. Afghanistan; Balkans; media criticism; news on-line; research materials; terrorism; Yugoslavia 09/30/2001 07/20/2008 surf http://www.tenc.net/ Empowerment Today POBox 3356 Santa Cruz CA 95063-3356 (866) 776-2021 A nonprofit organization founded to inspire and empower people in low income and under serviced communities across the country through free community-based health and wealth teaching. Volunteers, donations and suggestions always welcome. educational curriculum; health; low-income; Santa Cruz County; services 01/23/2009 01/23/2009 ers info@empowermenttoday.org http://www.empowermenttoday.org EMR Network Mission is to enhance local, regional, national, and international efforts to reduce, mitigate, and where possible eliminate hazardous exposure to electromagnetic radiation. electromagnetic radiation; networking 08/12/2001 07/20/2008 surf http://www.emrnetwork.org/ End of Suburbia A film on oil depletion and the collapse of the American dream. film / video; Peak Oil; petroleum 01/12/2005 07/20/2008 surf http://www.endofsuburbia.com/ Energy Justice Network The only national organization advocating a complete phase-out of nuclear power, fossil fuels, large hydroelectric dams and "biomass" / incineration within the next 20 years. We believe that this is possible, affordable and absolutely necessary. directories; energy; environmental justice; nuclear energy; petroleum; research materials 08/03/2005 07/20/2008 surf http://www.energyjustice.net/ EnergyBulletin.net A clearinghouse for information regarding the peak in global energy supply. We publish news, research and analysis concerning:^^ * energy production statistics, models, projections and analysis^ * articles which provide insight into the implications of peak oil across broad areas including geopolitics, climate change, ecology, population, finance, urban design, health, and even religious and gender issues.^ * a range of information to help people prepare for peak energy, such as:^ o renewable energy information^ o alternative financial systems^ o low energy agriculture^ o relocalization^ * any other subjects that could lead to better understanding the implications of an energy production peak agriculture; energy; news on-line; Peak Oil; renewable energy; research materials; urban life 07/30/2006 04/17/2010 surf http://www.energybulletin.net/ Eng2Span Provides free, high-quality, text translations from English to Spanish for non-commercial social justice, environmental, peace, anti-militarist, and humanitarian organizations. Eng2Span's translations are done by human beings, not by computer programs. Computer programs often produce gibberish or incorrect translations. Eng2Span's director has years of experience as an activist and years of experience as a translator and is committed to helping organizations that work for progressive causes and is committed to excellence in translation. Latin America; multiculturalism; services 09/25/2008 09/25/2008 ers http://eng2span.org Engineers for a Sustainable World, Berkeley Institute for Environmental Science and Engineering 760 Davis Hall, MC 1710 Berkeley CA 94720-1710 An organization at UC Berkeley interested in engineering issues surrounding appropriate technologies in development. A college chapter of Engineers for a Sustainable World. appropriate technology; poverty; professionals; science; sustainability 07/16/2004 08/16/2008 surf esw_leaders[at]lists[dot]berkeley[dot]edu http://www.ce.berkeley.edu/~esw http://www.esustainableworld.org/ EnviroLink Network A comprehensive resource for individuals, organizations and businesses working for social and environmental change. Includes news and feature articles. directories; ecology; news on-line 12/28/1995 05/26/2007 surf http://www.envirolink.org/ Environment and Human Health, Inc. EHHI Dedicated to protecting human health from environmental harms through research, education and the promotion of sound public policy. Environment and Human Health, Inc. is made up of doctors, public health professionals and policy experts committed to the reduction of environmental health risks to individuals.^^Founded in 1997 by Nancy Alderman, EHHI has affected state policy, and in some instances national policy, by our research, education, and written reports. environmental justice; policy; professionals; public health; research materials; researchers 03/19/2006 10/29/2009 surf http://ehhi.org/ Environment California A statewide, citizen-based environmental advocacy organization. Our professional staff combines independent research, practical ideas and tough-minded advocacy to overcome the opposition of powerful special interests and win real results for California's environment. ecology; lobbying; researchers 12/31/2004 04/20/2008 surf http://www.environmentcalifornia.org Environment News Service The original daily international wire service of the environment. Exists to present late-breaking environmental news in a fair and balanced manner. ecology; news on-line 06/24/1997 09/22/2007 surf http://www.ens-news.com Environmental Center of Sonoma County POBox 4346 Santa Rosa CA 95402 (707) 578-0595 A 501(c)3 charitable nonprofit and a project of the Sonoma County Conservation Council, operated by volunteers. Supports the work of member organizations, serves as an information and referral service, and provides opportunity for ad hoc groupings to work on specific issues. ecology; Sonoma County 07/17/1999 08/16/2008 acow info[at]envirocentersoco.org http://www.envirocentersoco.org Environmental Education Council of Marin EECOM 42 Bolinas Road, Suite G Fairfax CA 94930 Each year, EECOM works with over 200 organizations including sustainable businesses, environmental educators, non-profits, and social justice advocates to implement sound ecological practices and promote environmental education in Marin. Members meet regularly to exchange information, share skills and develop new projects that can be addressed collaboratively. ecology; education; educators; Marin County; sustainability 07/15/2010 07/15/2010 event support@eecom.net http://www.eecom.net/ Environmental Forum of Marin POBox 150459 San Rafael CA 94915 (415) 479-7814 An all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the quality of our environment through education. Established in 1972, EFM is a leader in environmental education and public service.^^Our intensive Sustainable Earth Forum is a fall semester program focusing on ecology, human impacts on the environment, resource management, and citizen and community action. It consists of one-day-a-week classes and field trips throughout Marin County. More than 100 people contribute their services to provide this professional and respected environmental education program. classes / courses; ecology; education; Marin County; professionals 08/10/2002 02/03/2010 acow MarinForum08@MarinEFM.org http://www.marinefm.org/ Environmental Health News EHN Published daily by Environmental Health Sciences, a not-for-profit organization founded in 2002 to help increase public understanding of emerging scientific links between environmental exposures and human health. Aggregates links to articles in the world press about environmental health. environmental justice; health; news on-line; science 03/19/2006 09/22/2007 surf http://www.environmentalhealthnews.org/ Environmental Justice Coalition for Water EJCW 654 13th Street Oakland CA 94612 (510) 286-8400 (510) 251-2203 Mission is to educate, empower, and nurture a community-based coalition that will serve as a public voice and be an effective advocate of environmental justice issues in California water policy. coalitions; environmental justice; policy; water 04/10/2002 05/26/2007 acow http://www.ejcw.org/ Environmental Justice Resource Center EJRC A research, policy, and information clearinghouse at Clark Atlanta University in Georgia that addresses issues related to environmental justice, race and the environment, civil rights and human rights, facility siting, land use planning, brownfields, transportation equity, suburban sprawl and smart growth, energy, global climate change, and climate justice. The overall goal of the center is to assist, support, train, and educate people of color students, professionals, and grassroots community leaders with the goal of facilitating their inclusion into the mainstream of decision-making. brownfields; civil rights; environmental justice; land use; people of color; policy; research materials; transportation; urban sprawl 04/27/1997 04/17/2010 surf http://www.ejrc.cau.edu/ Environmental Law Foundation ELF 1736 Franklin Street, 9th Floor Oakland CA 94612 (510) 208-4555 (510) 208-4562 Purpose is to improve environmental quality for those most at risk by providing access to information, strategies, and enforcement of environmental, toxics, and community right-to-know laws. ELF complements the approach of other environmental law groups by enforcing existing environmental regulations, providing a bridge of direct service to people in need, and serving as the critical link between at-risk communities and the legal, scientific, financial, and other resources they need to effectively address environmental problems. at-risk youth; environmental justice; legal services; right to know; technical assistance; toxics 02/07/1993 01/16/2008 trup envlaw@envirolaw.org http://www.envirolaw.org Environmental News Network A web site that features daily news updates and in-depth coverage of important environmental issues. ecology; news on-line 12/28/1995 05/26/2007 surf http://www.enn.com/ Environmental Prevention In Communities EPIC Alcohol Policy Network 3101 Telegraph Avenue Berkeley CA 94705 A youth driven environmental prevention and advocacy project of the Alcohol Policy Network that trains youth aged 15-20 from Alameda County to identify problems around alcohol in their community. We then create strategies for prevention and education through campaigns, research-based projects, and policy development around alcohol related issues. alcohol; drugs; neighborhoods; prevention; public health; youth 09/06/2001 04/08/2007 surf http://youthepic.org/ Environmental Protection Information Center EPIC POBox 397 Garberville CA 95542 (707) 923-2931 (707) 923-4210 Works to protect and restore ancient forests, watersheds, coastal estuaries, and native species throughout Northwest California. EPIC uses an integrated, science-based approach, combining public education, citizen advocacy, and strategic litigation. corporations; deforestation; endangered species / habitat; Humboldt County; litigation; watersheds 09/16/1995 11/15/2008 acow epic@wildcalifornia.org http://www.wildcalifornia.org Environmental Research Foundation ERF News and resources for environmental justice. Providing understandable scientific information about human health and the environment. Publishes Rachel's Environment & Health Weekly. ecology; environmental justice; health; news on-line; research materials; science 05/07/1999 08/16/2008 surf http://www.rachel.org/ Environmental Volunteers 3921 East Bayshore Road Palo Alto CA 94303-4326 (650) 961-0545 (650) 961-0548 Promotes understanding of, and responsibility for, the environment through hands-on science education. Believes all children deserve to learn about the natural world through personal exploration, so they can become responsible stewards of the earth. It is the philosophy of the Environmental Volunteers that what children come to know and understand, they are more likely to appreciate and love. And what they love, they will protect. children; ecology; education; science; volunteer matching 02/05/2004 09/22/2007 acow info@EVols.org http://www.evols.org Environmental Working Group (California Office) EWG CA at 19th Street, one block from 19th Street BART 1904 Franklin Street, Suite 703 Oakland CA 94612 (510) 444-0973 Uses cutting-edge communications technology to inform the public and shape policy about toxic chemicals in air, water and food, as well as the political and corporate irresponsibility at the root of the problem. Through reports, articles, technical assistance and the development of computer databases and Internet resources, EWG's staff of researchers, computer experts and writers produce hundreds of headline-making reports each year, drawing on original EWG analyses of government and other data. EWG is based in Washington, D.C., with a West Coast office in Oakland. analysis; ecology; Internet; research materials; researchers; technical assistance; writers 08/08/1999 11/22/2008 surf http://www.ewg.org Environmentalists Against War POBox 27 Berkeley CA 94701 A network of environmental organizations and individuals that opposed the US attack on Iraq. We continue to oppose the social and environmental impacts of war and militarism, in the US and internationally. ecology; Iraq; militarism; networking 10/12/2003 05/26/2007 acow info@envirosagainstwar.org http://www.envirosagainstwar.org EnviroVideo Produces environmental and social justice programs for television, including interview and news shows, specials, and documentaries. The underlying premise of EnviroVideo is that environmental issues can best be communicated to large numbers of people through television - the medium most now favor for news and information. EnviroVideo distributes its programs through cable, commercial and public television, satellite and direct sales. ecology; film / video; news; television 07/20/1996 09/22/2007 kamal / surf http://envirovideo.com/ Episcopal Community Services ECS 165 8th Street, 3rd Floor San Francisco CA 94103 (415) 487-3300 (415) 252-1743 Helps homeless and very-low income people every day and every night obtain the housing, jobs, shelter and essential services each person needs to prevent and end homelessness. employment; homelessness; housing; low-income; services; shelters 05/17/2008 05/17/2008 ers http://www.ecs-sf.org Equal Justice Society EJS 220 Sansome Street, 14th Floor San Francisco CA 94104 (415) 288-8700 (415) 288-8787 A national organization of scholars, advocates and concerned individuals advancing creative legal strategies and public policy for enduring social change.^^As heirs of the innovative legal and political strategists of Brown v. Board of Education, EJS will marshal our forces to defeat the right wing assault on social and racial justice.^^Our goal is to reshape jurisprudence to ensure that the rights of all are expanded, rather than diminished, by our courts and policy makers. judiciation; law; legislation; policy; racism 09/09/2008 09/09/2008 event, surf info@equaljusticesociety.org http://www.equaljusticesociety.org/ Equal Rights Advocates ERA 180 Howard Street, Suite 300 San Francisco CA 94105 (415) 621-0672 (415) 621-6744 A nonprofit legal organization dedicated to protecting and expanding economic and education access and opportunites for women and girls. counseling; education; litigation; sexual harassment; women 03/01/1991 04/17/2010 acow info@equalrights.org http://www.equalrights.org/ eRideShare.com A free service for connecting carpoolers commuting locally as well as longer-distance travelers going the same way. A good way to travel inexpensively, and maybe even make a few friends. carpools; transportation; travel 12/25/2000 05/26/2007 surf http://www.erideshare.com/ Erotic Service Providers Union ESPU 2215 Market Street # 548 San Francisco CA 94114 (415) 424-9428 Seeks to gain agency on by and for all erotic service providers regarding our occupational, social, and economic rights through affiliating with organized labor. An Erotic Service Provider is anyone who is compensated for his or her erotic services or compensated for their support of someone else’s erotic service. By associating with organized labor which is already aware of our common labor rights, we can access support for our rights to negotiate for our labor and work conditions. labor; sex work 06/17/2006 02/03/2010 acow Info@espu-ca.org http://espu-ca.org/ eSpindle Learning 290 South Main Street #338 Sebastopol CA 95472 (866) 377-4635 Nearly half of all Americans are considered "functionally illiterate," meaning their literacy level makes it hard for them to read or write or find decent employment. Quite often the underlying cause for reading and writing problems is an underdeveloped vocabulary. Our mission is to empower people by helping them broaden their vocabulary.^^Using the Internet to reach a diverse audience, eSpindle Learning offers 100% individualized vocabulary and spelling practice to help students of all ages become confident readers and writers. classes / courses; employment; Internet; literacy; Sonoma County; students; writing 12/08/2007 12/08/2007 ers info@eSpindle.org http://www.eSpindle.org Ethical Traveler POBox 5883 Berkeley CA 94705 A grassroots effort to use the power of tourism to create a better world. We are an alliance of travelers from many countries, banding together to lobby governments and corporations on environmental and human rights issues. Because of the importance of tourism spending to many economies, our campaigns have had remarkable success. Ethical Traveler is a 501(c)3 organization, and a project of the Earth Island Institute. conservation; endangered species / habitat; human rights; lobbying; pollution; tourism; travel; water 02/20/2005 08/16/2008 acow info@ethicaltraveler.org michael@ethicaltraveler.org volunteers@ethicaltraveler.org http://ethicaltraveler.org Eviction Defense Center, A Non-Profit Law Corporation near 16th Street 1611 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 726 Oakland CA 94612 (510) 452-4541 (510) 452-4875 Provides legal services to prevent evictions. housing; legal services 07/31/1998 03/11/2007 trum Eviction Defense Collaborative 995 Market Street #1200 San Francisco CA 94103 (415) 947 0797 x114 (415) 947-0331 tenant rights 02/10/2007 02/10/2007 er Excelsior Family Connections between Persia and Brazil 49 Ocean Avenue San Francisco CA 94112 (415) 333-3845 (415) 333-6483 Offers a range of support services for families in the Excelsior district of San Francisco. Our programs include a Child/ Parent Drop-In program, employment resources, school readiness workshops, community celebrations, child development and parenting workshops, and information and referrals. Our programs are geographically convenient, culturally relevant, and free or low-cost for participating families. We provide services in three languages, and hire community members to work at the center. Excelsior Family Connections is a project of Portola Family Connections. employment; family; services 01/29/2005 08/16/2008 acow info@excelsiorfc.org http://www.excelsiorfc.org Exhale 484 Lake Park Avenue #63 Oakland CA 94610 (510) 446-7900 (309) 410-1127 Serves women who have abortions, and their partners, friends and family. We respect the cultural, social and religious beliefs of all our callers. Our free and confidential after-abortion talkline is available in the S.F. Bay Area, toll-free by calling 1-866-4 EXHALE. abortion rights; counseling; healthcare access 12/17/2004 04/20/2008 acow info@4exhale.org http://www.4exhale.org Face The World Foundation FTW 7599 Redwood Blvd, Suite 200 Novato CA 94945 (415) 257-4787 (415) 257-4784 A nonprofit educational and cultural exchange organization based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since 1980, FTW has promoted global learning and exchange by offering opportunities for international high school students to experience life in the U.S. The goal of cultural exchange program is to provide students, host families, schools, and communities with a quality experience that will not only enhance personal growth, but also will establish lasting friendships. family; multiculturalism; students; travel 11/19/2001 11/22/2008 acow info@facetheworld.org http://www.facetheworld.org/ Facing History and Ourselves (Bay Area office) 24301 Southland Drive, Suite 318 Hayward CA 94545 (510) 786-2500 Mission is to engage students of diverse backgrounds in an examination of racism, prejudice and antisemitism in order to promote the development of a more humane and informed citizenry. By studying the historical development and lessons of the Holocaust and other examples of genocide, students make the essential connection between history and the moral choices they confront in their own lives. antisemitism; educational curriculum; genocide; history; Holocaust; racism; students 09/18/2004 02/17/2008 acow http://www.facinghistory.org/ FactoryFarming.com Factory farming is an attitude which regards animals and the natural world merely as commodities to be exploited for profit. In animal agriculture, this attitude has lead to institutionalized animal cruelty, massive environmental destruction and resource depletion, and animal and human health risks. agriculture; animal liberation; commodification; health; technology 04/03/2000 04/22/2010 surf http://www.factoryfarming.com Fair Trade Federation FTF The trade association that strengthens and promotes North American organizations fully committed to fair trade. The Federation is part of the global fair trade movement, building equitable and sustainable trading partnerships and creating opportunities to alleviate poverty. agriculture; consumer lifestyle; fair trade; living wage; research materials 05/22/2000 04/22/2010 surf http://www.fairtradefederation.com/ Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting FAIR FAIR, the national media watch group, has been offering well-documented criticism of media bias and censorship since 1986. We work to invigorate the First Amendment by advocating for greater diversity in the press and by scrutinizing media practices that marginalize public interest, minority and dissenting viewpoints. As an anti-censorship organization, we expose neglected news stories and defend working journalists when they are muzzled. As a progressive group, FAIR believes that structural reform is ultimately needed to break up the dominant media conglomerates, establish independent public broadcasting and promote strong non-profit sources of information. analysis; censorship; corporations; economics; First Amendment; media criticism; watchdog groups 12/28/1995 04/05/2009 surf http://www.fair.org Families Against Mandatory Minimums FAMM A national organization of citizens working to repeal federal and state mandatory sentencing laws that remove judicial discretion. To ensure equity and fairness at all stages of the sentencing process, FAMM also works to improve sentencing guidelines. drugs; family; incarceration; law; mandatory minimum sentencing; policy 12/06/1999 09/22/2007 surf http://www.famm.org/ Families to Amend California's Three Strikes FACTS A state-wide California organization with the purpose of amending the California 'Three Strikes' law to target violent felonies only. incarceration 04/25/1999 08/16/2008 surf http://www.facts1.com/ Family & Children Services 375 Cambridge Avenue Palo Alto CA 94306 (650) 326-6576 (650) 326-1340 Dedicated to increasing the strength, safety, and self-sufficiency of children, adults, and families in our community. To achieve this goal, we offer a range of innovative, accessible, and integrated programs and services addressing critical health and human services needs. children; counseling; drugs; family; literacy; mental health; prevention; San Mateo County; Santa Clara County; self-sufficiency; services; sexual minorities; violence; youth 06/14/2006 02/03/2010 acow http://www.fcservices.org/ Family Farm League A group of Napa Valley residents dedicated to getting more food grown in the region. agriculture; local food; Napa County 09/02/2007 09/03/2007 CAFF local food guide http://familyfarmleague.com/ Family Service Agency of San Francisco FSA 1010 Gough Street San Francisco CA 94109 (415) 474-7310 (415) 931-3773 The oldest nonsectarian, nonprofit charitable social-services provider in the City and County of San Francisco.^^Our mission is to strengthen families by providing caring, effective, and innovative social services, with special emphasis on the needs of low-income families, children, the elderly, and disabled people, thus improving the quality of life for all San Franciscans. children; disabilities; family; low-income; seniors; services 10/17/2007 10/17/2007 ers info@fsasf.org http://www.fsasf.org/ Family Service Agency of San Mateo County 24 Second Avenue San Mateo CA 94401 (650) 403-4300 (650) 403-4303 A private, nonprofit organization based in San Mateo that empowers children, families and older adults to achieve self-sufficiency, building a strong and caring community. We offer programs in: child development and education; support of healthy family interaction; parent education and coaching; wellness and life-long learning for older adults; and financial empowerment. We work in partnership with our clients in a helping hand approach that provides comprehensive services so that children, families and older adults can acquire the tools and skills for lasting change. children; education; family; San Mateo County; self-sufficiency; services 05/03/2008 05/03/2008 ers info@fssm.org http://www.familyserviceagency.org Family Service Agency's Senior Peer Counseling Program SPC (415) 386-6600 x218 Serving the older adult community since 1998. Offers services providing emotional support to older adults who are having difficulty handling the uncertainties and dilemmas inherent in the aging process.^^Through their close relationship with peer clients, the Senior Peer Counselors become an integral part of their clients' lives and an invaluable aid in coping with challenging transitions. They meet with their clients individually or in various group settings. With time, they become a significant adjunct to the professionals serving the older adult community in San Francisco. counseling; seniors; services; support groups 10/17/2007 10/17/2007 ers jgustin@fsasf.org http://www.fsasf-spc.org Family Support Services of the Bay Area FSSBA 401 Grand Avenue, Suite 500 Oakland CA 94610 (510) 834-2443 Our mission is to support children, youth, families and communities by providing services that make them stronger.^ ^Families in vulnerable situations often face a variety of challenges such as a lack of time and energy, limited educational resources, family tragedies, disability, and the complex navigation of resources.^^FSSBA helps children and families to recognize and reach their potential through strength-based solutions that fit each family. FSSBA helps families rise above adversity by supporting them in cultivating their strengths, finding solutions for their specific challenges and gaining independence. The agency provides Respite/Childcare, Kinship Support, Family Preservation and Mentoring services to families in San Francisco, Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. childcare; disabilities; family; mentoring; services; youth 10/29/2008 10/29/2008 ers mnewman@fssba-oak.org rjohnson@fssba-oak.org http://www.fssba-oak.org Family Violence Law Center FVLC POBox 22009 Oakland CA 94623 (510) 208-0255 (Crisis Line); (510) 208-0220 (Business Line) (510) 208-3557 A nonprofit organization serving family violence victims and their children throughout Alameda County, California. Last year, FVLC provided legal, support, and crisis intervention services to over 7,000 women and their families in Alameda County. domestic violence; legal services; prevention; support groups; youth 08/22/2001 02/03/2010 acow info@fvlc.org http://www.fvlc.org Familyhood Connection Mo‘ Better Food POBox 10677 Oakland CA 94610 (510) 776-4178 A 501 (C-3) corporation, with a mission of promoting activities that bring generations together, to promote healthy economic development by increasing community leadership, job training, entrepreneurship, community pride, and community ownership.^^Research and development is the bridge that promotes community food independence by bringing solutions to economic and social problems surrounding the food chain.The lack of access to healthy food in low-income communities and the lack of knowledge in these communities, has led to high employment, health disparities, and hopelessness for many residents. agriculture; development; employment; food; leadership development; low-income; self-sufficiency 09/02/2007 09/02/2007 CAFF local food guide info@mobetterfood.com http://mobetterfood.com FamilyPaths, Inc. 1727 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, Suite 109 Oakland CA 94612 (510) 893-9230 (510) 893-2074 A non-profit organization of mental health professionals and dedicated volunteers that provide a number of mental health, counseling and therapy services to low income, multi-stressed individuals and families.^^We are a multicultural agency committed to serving families of Alameda County regardless of age, ethnicity/race, financial status, language, sexual orientation, immigration status, class, religion, gender, mental or physical ability. child abuse; children; counseling; domestic violence; family; mental health; services 08/11/2002 02/03/2010 acow info@familypaths.org http://www.familypaths.org Farm The Located on 3 square miles in south central Tennessee. Founded in 1971 with a spiritual commitment to simple living and self-reliance, The Farm has pioneered a wide range of social and physical technologies appropriate to low-cost, high satisfaction community living. The community offers examples of solar building design, micro-enterprise, mushroom cultivation, large scale composting and food production, and regenerative hardwood forest management. agriculture; Appalachia; composting; rural life; self-reliance; solar energy 01/26/1997 09/22/2007 surf http://www.thefarm.org/ Farm Fresh To You 23808 State Highway 16 Capay CA 95607 (800) 796-6009 (530) 796-3344 An organic produce delivery service delivering a variety of organic fruits and vegetables to your Bay Area home or office. Farm Fresh to You / Capay Fruits and Vegetables is a second generation family farm with over twenty years experience growing quality produce. Our farm is nestled in the Capay Valley, 50 miles west of Sacramento. delivery; food; organic agriculture 02/12/2003 07/10/2010 acow http://www.farmfreshtoyou.com Farm Sanctuary Since incorporating in 1986, Farm Sanctuary has established America's premier farm animal shelters and waged effective campaigns to stop farm animal cruelty. In addition to its No Downers, Boycott Veal and Farm Animal Defense campaigns, Farm Sanctuary promotes a vegan lifestyle. agriculture; animal liberation; animal shelters and adoption; boycotts; veganism / vegetarianism 03/21/1998 02/18/2007 surf http://www.farmsanctuary.org/ FAT!SO? POBox 423464 San Francisco CA 94142 A web site for people who don't apologize for their size. FAT!SO? author Marilyn Wann is a weight diversity trainer who speaks nationwide. She is also an activist for civil rights for people of all sizes. books; sizism 04/09/2004 01/06/2008 acow marilyn@fatso.com http://www.fatso.com/ Feast Bay Farming PMB 572 2425 Channing Way Berkeley CA 94704 (510) 400-8823 Brings together knowledgable and passionate gardeners who support the production of local, organic food, with East Bay residents who would like to grow food on their own properties. You say “It’s just a little yard.” Actually, a back yard can produce a significant amount of food. gardening; local food; organic agriculture 05/04/2009 05/04/2009 event, surf info@feastbay.org http://www.feastbay.org/ Federation of American Scientists Military Analysis Network Provides useful background information and analysis on U.S. military operations. analysis; depleted uranium; militarism; research materials; science 11/10/2002 04/22/2010 surf http://fas.org/man/ Fellowship of Humanity Humanist Hall 411 28th Street Oakland CA 94609-3602 (510) 451-5818 We are a Humanist Church that has been functioning since 1935 as a flagship for progressive causes. Today we are still a humanist, anti-capitalist, left community surging ahead in the attempt to create a compassionate, nurturing, non-competitive, simple, and stable example of communitarian living for future generations. We are attempting to discover how to build sustainability and excitement into a conscious community for the left and left out living with the Earth. Our user-friendly Humanist Hall is an affordable venue for progressive political, cultural, and spiritual gatherings and for the celebrations of oppressed minority cultures.^^Street address is 390 27th Street (between Telegraph and Broadway in midtown Oakland). community-building; dance; humanism; spaces for events; spirituality; sustainability 05/05/2002 10/29/2009 acow HumanistHall@yahoo.com http://www.humanisthall.net Femina Potens Art Gallery 2199 Market Street San Francisco CA 94114 A grassroots non-profit art gallery and performance space dedicated to promoting and educating women and transfolk in the arts. Femina Potens is an all ages non-discriminatory utility for promoting and exploring art represented by women and transgendered artists in San Francisco. We curate monthly exhibits in the gallery, and events include a literary series, experimental performances, art openings, live music shows, film screenings, theater productions, open mics, classes and workshops. Our online store features art from monthly exhibits, and Accessible Art under $100. art; film / video; spaces for events; transgenders; women 05/01/2005 09/13/2008 email feminapotens@gmail.com http://feminapotens.org Feminist Majority Foundation Committed to empowering women and winning equality through research, the sharing of information of value to feminists everywhere, and effective action. Supported by the generosity of tens of thousands of caring feminists -- women and men -- all across the USA and around the world. The web site includes news, and events calendar, and research information. calendars; feminism; news on-line; research materials 08/23/1996 09/22/2007 surf http://www.feminist.org/ Feminist Therapy Associates POBox 453 El Cerrito CA 94530 (510) 527-5662 Want help with . . . depression . . . stress . . . relationships . . . body image . . . transgender issues . . . trauma or abuse . . . coming out or questioning sexuality? A feminist therapist can . . . understand your progressive values . . . support the unique ways you express your gender . . . see your strengths as well as your problems. This makes it easier to build trust, so you can focus on your goals and personal growth. We believe oppression and injustice affect mental health, and we enjoy working with people who hope to change society as well as their own lives. feminism; imagism; mental health; relationships; sexual minorities; therapy 05/03/2008 05/03/2008 ers BJCourtney@earthlink.net https://www.feministtherapyassociates.com/ Fenton Communications 182 Second Street, Fourth Floor San Francisco CA 94105 (415) 901-0111 (415) 901-0110 The largest public interest communications firm in the country. Since 1982, Fenton has contributed to some of the most defining social change movements of the past quarter century, from the fall of apartheid to the rise of MoveOn.org as a grassroots political force.^^With our clients, we've waged winning campaigns on a broad range of issues. We've exposed human rights injustices and corporate corruption and moved the dial on environmental toxins and the death penalty. advertising; communications; media; public relations; services 10/03/2004 04/20/2008 surf http://www.fenton.com FiftyCrows Foundation at Market Street 49 Geary Street, Suite 225 San Francisco CA 94108 A non-profit educational membership-based organization and gallery based in San Francisco, concerned with photography that raises awareness of social, political, and environmental issues. art; blogs; education; journalism; media; photography; products 08/05/2002 02/03/2010 acow info@fiftycrows.org http://www.fiftycrows.org Filipino American Coalition for Environmental Solidarity FACES 30 Grafton Avenue San Francisco CA 94112 (415) 378-0909 An intergenerational organization that works for environmental justice within communities in the United States and the Philippines. We build partnerships through advocacy, education, service, and organizing.^^In 2000, FACES launched to seek justice with Philippine communities affected by toxic contamination at former U.S. bases. In 2005, FACES broadened our scope to address transnational environmental justice issues that impact communities in both the US and the Philippines. The Chevron Campaign partners with frontline communities in Manila to pressure the US-based oil company for accountability. coalitions; conservation; environmental justice; interconnectedness; Philippines / Filipinos; toxics 11/17/2006 07/13/2010 true info@facessolidarity.org http://www.facessolidarity.org/ Filipinos for Affirmative Action (Main Office) FAA 310 8th Street, Suite 306 Oakland CA 94607 (510) 465-9876 Mission is to to build a strong and empowered Filipino community by organizing constituents, developing leaders, providing services, and advocating for policies that promote social and economic justice and equity. affirmative action; Philippines / Filipinos 05/04/2003 02/24/2007 acow FAA@filipinos4action.org http://www.filipinos4action.org Filipinos for Affirmative Action (Union City Office) FAA 31080 Union City Blvd, Suite 104 Union City CA 94587 (510) 487-8552 affirmative action; Philippines / Filipinos 04/27/1995 02/24/2007 surf http://www.filipinos4action.org Fiore Mark The web site of political cartoonist Mark Fiore, featuring many of his animations. cartoonists; comics; editorial comment; humor 05/01/2003 02/24/2007 surf http://www.markfiore.com/ Fire John Yoo This blog is a project of The World Can't Wait. blogs; lawyers; policy; torture 01/07/2009 01/07/2009 event http://www.firejohnyoo.org/ First Amendment Project FAP near 19th Street 1736 Franklin, 9th Floor Oakland CA 94612 (510) 208-7744 (510) 208-4562 A nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and promoting freedom of information, expression, and petition. FAP provides advice, educational materials, and legal representation to its core constituency of activists, journalists, and artists in service of these fundamental liberties. art; First Amendment; freedom of information; journalism; lawyers; legal services; petitions 03/21/1994 02/17/2008 acow fap@thefirstamendment.org http://www.thefirstamendment.org First Community Housing FCH 75 East Santa Clara Street, Suite 1300 San Jose CA 95113 (408) 291-8650 (408) 993-9098 Builds sustainable, high-quality, affordable housing developments and offers resident services that meet the needs of those who earn less than the area's median income. FCH strategically locates their developments near public transit and was one of the first developers to offer free EcoPasses to residents to reduce dependence on private cars. FCH has won awards for architectural design and is committed to the use of 'green' building materials. architecture; building materials; development; housing; low-income; Santa Clara County; services; sustainability; transportation 03/31/2002 04/05/2009 acow DebM@firsthousing.org http://www.firsthousing.org/ First Congregational Church of Redwood City 2323 Euclid Avenue Redwood City CA 94061 (650) 369-0344 A progressive Christian church; member church of the United Church of Christ. We provide a safe place to openly explore what it means to be a person of faith in the twenty first century; we seek peace through individual efforts to understand and appreciate others that we may differ with; we exist to continue the work of Jesus, our brother and teacher, offering hope and healing to a troubled world. community-building; religion; services 04/07/2007 04/07/2007 ers fccrc@fccrc.cnc.net http://www.fccrc.cnc.net First Congregational Church of San Francisco 1300 Polk Street San Francisco CA 94109 (415) 441-8901 A member church of the United Church of Christ, the largest denomination to affirm lesbians and gays. Embraces a liberal theology and commitment to social justice. justice; religion; sexual minorities 10/09/1994 12/05/2009 email Office@SanFranciscoUCC.org http://www.SanFranciscoUCC.org First Run Features Founded in 1979 by a group of filmmakers to advance the distribution of independent film. Under the leadership of the late independent film pioneer, Fran Spielman, First Run Features quickly gained a reputation for its controversial catalog of daring independent fiction and non-fiction films. First Run remains one of the largest independent theatrical and home video distributors in the United States, releasing around 12 films a year in theaters nationwide and about 40 DVDs annually. In addition, First Run has an educational/non-theatrical division, and it also licenses its titles to television and cable outlets and through internet platforms. film / video; products 11/12/2000 04/22/2010 surf http://www.firstrunfeatures.com/ First Voice Media (510) 848-6767 x 213 An Oakland based media production company. First Voice Media is a sister program of the KPFA Apprenticeship Program. First Voice Media focuses on utilizing digital media and the web as a way for people to tell their stories.^^Mission is to engage in media activism through community development and creative empowerment. Our mission is rooted in our responsibility to build the capacity of underrepresented communities in initiating grassroots social change. We seek to use our resources and our histories to document authentic expressions of our past, present, and future. community-building; media; technical assistance 05/31/2010 05/31/2010 event firstvoice1@gmail.com http://www.firstvoicemedia.org Florence Crittenton Services at McAllister 840 Broderick Street San Francisco CA 94115 (415) 567-2357 (415) 567-2476 Established in 1889, Florence Crittenton Services has supported San Francisco’s struggling, low-income, and at-risk populations for well over a century. Our mission is: Empowering families to become self-sufficient, Building children’s foundations for learning . FCS programs seek not only to provide subsidized developmental, social, educational, and health services to children & youth, but also to support their parents in breaking down the walls that prevent them from building a better future for their family. at-risk youth; family; healthcare access; low-income; self-sufficiency; services 07/04/2003 04/08/2007 surf http://www.fcs-sf.org Flowers Heritage Foundation 200 Webster Street, Suite 200 Oakland CA 94607-4108 (510) 587-2662 (510) 587-2795 A non-profit organization dedicated to providing solutions for public health issues affecting the underserved and improving the lives of the most fragile among us.^^Our current priority is to make a significant difference in the fight against HIV/AIDS.^^We allocate 100% of donor dollars to help improve and/or save the lives of the medically indigent through our programs. AIDS / HIV; healthcare access; public health; services 10/05/2008 10/05/2008 ers mwinter@flowersheritagefoundation.org http://www.flowersheritagefoundation.org Fluoride Action Network An international coalition seeking to broaden public awareness about the toxicity of fluoride compounds and the health impacts of current fluoride exposures.^^Along with providing comprehensive and up-to-date information on fluoride issues to citizens, scientists, and policymakers alike, FAN remains vigilant in monitoring government agency actions that may impact the public's exposure to fluoride. FAN's work has been cited by national media outlets including Wall Street Journal, TIME Magazine, National Public Radio, Chicago Tribune, Prevention Magazine, and Scientific American, among others. coalitions; consumer protection; health; science; toxics 08/01/2006 04/22/2010 surf http://www.fluoridealert.org/ FOCUS on the Global South FOCUS A program of progressive development policy research and practice, dedicated to regional and global policy analysis, micro-macro linking and advocacy work. FOCUS works with NGOs and people's organizations in Asia Pacific and other regions. Based in Bangkok, Thailand. analysis; Asia; development; distribution of wealth; policy; research; Thailand 04/03/2000 04/22/2010 surf http://www.focusweb.org Food & Water Watch Protects our essential resources by transforming the public consciousness about what we eat and drink and by helping people to take action to make a difference.^^Food & Water Watch is a non-profit organization working with grassroots organizations around the world to create an economically and environmentally viable future. Through research, public and policymaker education, media, and lobbying, we advocate policies that guarantee safe, wholesome food produced in a humane and sustainable manner and public, rather than private, control of water resources including oceans, rivers, and groundwater. food; lobbying; policy; privatization; researchers; sustainability; watchdog groups; water 08/31/2009 08/31/2009 http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/ Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano POBox 6324 Concord CA 94524 (925) 676-7543 Contra Costa County; food banks; hunger; Solano County 11/15/2008 11/15/2008 surf info@foodbankccs.org http://www.foodbankccs.org/ Food Democracy Now! A grassroots community dedicated to building a sustainable food system that protects our natural environment, sustains farmers and nourishes families.^^Our food system is fundamentally broken. A few companies dominate the market, prioritizing profits over people and our planet. Government policies put the interests of corporate agribusiness over the livelihoods of farm families. Farm workers toil in unsafe conditions for minimal wages. School children lack access to healthy foods--as do millions of Americans living in poverty. agriculture; corporations; democracy; food; labor; policy 05/23/2010 05/23/2010 emailing http://fooddemocracynow.org/ Food First / Institute for Food and Development Policy 398 60th Street Oakland CA 94618-1212 (510) 654-4400 (510) 654-4551 Empowers citizens to address the root causes of hunger, poverty, and environmental decline. Food First's research and educational materials reveal how anti-democratic institutions and belief systems promote hunger and environmental decline. Food First promotes the economic human right to food for all people and works to reshape the global food system by challenging industrial agriculture and promoting alternative food systems. agriculture; calendars; democracy; development; distribution of wealth; ecology; food; hunger; policy 02/01/1991 12/15/2007 surf http://www.foodfirst.org Food Not Bombs East Bay FNB c/o The Long Haul Infoshop 3124 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley CA 94705 (510) 644-4187 Prepares and serves free, hot, vegetarian food to hungry people mostly at People's Park in Berkeley. FNB is part of the community they serve. They survive on direct food donations from local bakeries, produce outlets, and restaurants, without government or charity money. Always seeking new volunteers to help cook, clean, serve, and be a part of the community. Meetings are the first Wednesday night of each month at the Long Haul at 7:30 pm. direct action; food; homelessness; hunger; militarism; services; veganism / vegetarianism 02/01/1991 09/22/2007 surf http://www.ebfnb.org/ http://www.fnbnews.org Food Not Bombs San Francisco FNB (415) 620-8229 A non-violent, direct action group that provides free, hot vegetarian community meals in SF's Civic Center (and other locations), as well as providing food for many of San Francisco's frequent social justice events. Get involved in their consensus-based, grassroots organizing by calling, sending email, and / or coming to one of their cook houses or servings . Check their web site for current serving locations and times. demonstrations; distribution of wealth; do-it-yourself; economic justice; food; free speech; human rights; logistics; noncorporate economy; nonviolence; peace; poverty; self-help; self-reliance; services; veganism / vegetarianism 02/01/1991 02/03/2010 acow sffnbvolunteers@riseup.net http://www.sffnb.org/ Food Not Bombs San Jose FNB (724) 554-6609; (408) 283-0260; (408) 947-7834 Currently serves one day a week. Community meals are open to all - it is a way to build community, reclaim public space and protest hunger, poverty, militarization and all forms of oppression. Meets every Sunday at 5 pm. We serve in different locations every week. Usually we are at Cesar Chavez Park. Food Not Bombs needs your help! We need assistance with transportation, cooking, serving and cleaning. We can always use your help as well as your perspectives and experiences. community-building; direct action; food; hunger; militarism; poverty; Santa Clara County 02/14/2004 04/19/2008 email sanjosefoodnotbombs-admin@lists.riseup.net https://lists.riseup.net/www/info/sanjosefoodnotbombs Food Pantry The at Mariposa 500 De Haro Street San Francisco CA 94107 (415) 255-8100 Every Friday, right around the same altar where Saint Gregory’s offers communion, we give away free groceries to hundreds hungry families. We provide literally tons of fresh fruits and vegetables, rice, beans, pasta, cereal, bread; and we share our peaceful, beautiful space. The pantry is run entirely by volunteers --almost all of them people who came to get food and stayed to help out. food; homelessness; services 06/29/2006 03/05/2010 true sara@thefoodpantry.org http://www.thefoodpantry.org Food Runners 2579 Washington Street San Francisco CA 94115 (415) 929-1866 Picks up excess perishable and prepared food from businesses such as restaurants, caterers, bakeries, hospitals, event planners, corporate cafeterias, and hotels and delivers it directly to shelters and neighborhood programs that feed the hungry. business; delivery; food; hunger; nutrition; shelters 03/09/2002 04/05/2009 acow nancy@foodrunners.org http://www.foodrunners.org/ Food, Inc. In Food, Inc., filmmaker Robert Kenner lifts the veil on our nation's food industry, exposing the highly mechanized underbelly that has been hidden from the American consumer with the consent of our government's regulatory agencies, USDA and FDA. Our nation's food supply is now controlled by a handful of corporations that often put profit ahead of consumer health, the livelihood of the American farmer, the safety of workers and our own environment. agriculture; consumer protection; corporations; film / video; food; health; labor 12/05/2009 12/05/2009 surf http://www.foodincmovie.com/ FoodRoutes A national non-profit dedicated to reintroducing Americans to their food -- the seeds it grows from, the farmers who produce it, and the routes that carry it from the fields to our tables. agriculture; directories; food; local economy; local food; seeds 05/25/2006 02/03/2010 surf http://foodroutes.org/ Forage Oakland A project that works to address how we eat every day, and how everyone can benefit from viewing their neighborhood as a veritable edible map, considering what is cultivated in any given neighborhood and why, and what histories influence those choices. The gleaning of unharvested fruits; the meeting of new neighbors; the gathering and redistribution of fruits that would otherwise be wasted - can be powerful and can work to create a new paradigm around how we presently think about food in our collective consciousness. barter; local food; neighborhoods 02/02/2009 02/02/2009 chron article, surf http://forageoakland.blogspot.com/ Foreign Policy In Focus FPIF A “Think Tank Without Walls” connecting the research and action of more than 600 scholars, advocates, and activists seeking to make the United States a more responsible global partner. It is a project of the Institute for Policy Studies.^^FPIF provides timely analysis of U.S. foreign policy and international affairs and recommends policy alternatives. We believe U.S. security and world stability are best advanced through a commitment to peace, justice and environmental protection as well as economic, political, and social rights. We advocate that diplomatic solutions, global cooperation, and grassroots participation guide foreign policy. foreign policy; militarism; networking; policy; think tanks 10/08/2002 04/22/2010 surf http://www.fpif.org Forest Conservation Portal A web site with vast rainforest, forest and biodiversity conservation news & information. Works to end deforestation, preserve primary and old-growth forests, conserve and sustainably manage other forests, and to commence the age of ecological restoration. archiving; biodiversity; conservation; deforestation; indigenous people; networking; news on-line; rainforests; research materials 02/05/2000 10/29/2009 surf http://www.forests.org/ Forest Guardians Mission is to protect and restore the native biological diversity and watersheds of the American Southwest and Northern Mexico; educate and enlist citizens to support protection of the forests, rivers, deserts and grasslands of this arid region; advocate for the principles of conservation biology in plans to restore degraded ecosystems and watersheds; enforce and strengthen environmental laws; support communities in efforts to protect their land and to practice and promote sustainable use of natural resources. biodiversity; conservation; deforestation; desert; law; Mexico; watersheds 01/27/2001 09/22/2007 surf http://www.fguardians.org/ ForestEthics One Haight Street San Francisco CA 94102 (415) 863-4563 ForestEthics has helped pioneer a new approach to environmental activism by focusing its efforts on the marketplace. For every tree cut in an endangered forest there is a purchaser somewhere that funds this activity – often unwittingly. ForestEthics works to educate individual consumers, large corporate purchasers and distributors so they are aware of the environmental impacts and ethical dimensions of their purchasing decisions. corporations; deforestation 09/09/2003 04/08/2007 acow info@forestethics.org http://www.forestethics.org Forests Forever FoFo 50 First Street, Suite 401 San Francisco CA 94105 (415) 974-3636 (974-FOFO) (415) 974-3664 Forests Forever exists to defend and restore California’s 17 million acres of diverse woodland ecosystems, from the foggy cathedral forests of the North Coast to the Juniper/Pinyon pine forests of the Southern California desert. A chief source of our drinking water, wildlife and our spiritual refreshment, California’s magnificent forests help define the special character of the place where we live. deforestation; elections; endangered species / habitat; legislation; networking; petitions; wilderness 02/01/1992 04/22/2010 acow mail@forestsforever.org http://www.forestsforever.org Forfeiture Endangers American Rights Foundation FEAR 265 Miller Avenue Mill Valley CA 94941 (415) 389-8551 Works for changes in laws that currently give government agencies a direct financial interest in seizing the assets of drug suspects: (1) forfeiture assets should go to a general fund and not to agencies that seize them, (2) civil forfeiture cases should regard the suspect as innocent until proven guilty, and (3) penalties should be commensurate with the crime. civil liberties; drugs; finance; law 03/20/1993 09/22/2007 surf http://www.fear.org Foundation Aiding The Elderly FATE Objective is to serve as a voice for patients and to bring about national reforms and enforcement of the laws governing the nursing home industry and its regulatory agencies in order to assure proper care, civil rights and meaningful, dignified life for the elderly in long-term care facilities. Based in Sacramento. civil rights; healthcare access; law; long-term care; nursing homes; seniors 07/27/2003 04/08/2007 surf http://www.4fate.org/ Foundation Center The Your gateway to philanthropy on the World Wide Web. Mission is to foster public understanding of the foundation field by collecting, organizing, analyzing, and disseminating information on foundations, corporate giving, and related subjects. Audiences include grantseekers, grantmakers, researchers, policymakers, the media, and the general public. directories; grants / financial aid 06/01/1991 09/22/2007 surf http://fdncenter.org/ Foundation for a College Education FCE POBox 50518 Palo Alto CA 94303 (650) 322-5048 Mission is to increase the number of students of color from East Palo alto and surrounding communities who graduate from a four-year college or university.^^Vision is to create a community where higher education is attainable. By engaging both students and parents in our work, we aim to create a community of learners who are armed with the right tools and information.^^Physically located at 2160 Euclid Avenue in East Palo Alto, California. education; people of color; Santa Clara County; students 08/05/2002 04/22/2010 acow info@collegefoundation.org http://www.collegefoundation.org Foundation for Deep Ecology Bldg 1062, Fort Cronkhite Sausalito CA 94965 (415) 229-9339 (415) 229-9340 In recent years, the Foundation for Deep Ecology has been active in publishing large-format books on diverse environmental topics. These include Wildfire: A Century of Failed Forest Policy, Fatal Harvest: The Tragedy of Industrial Agriculture, Welfare Ranching: The Subsidized Destruction of the American West, and Clearcut: The Tragedy of Industrial Forestry. agriculture; books; deforestation; ecology; land use 08/30/2002 02/03/2010 acow info@deepecology.org http://www.deepecology.org Foundation for International Community Assistance FINCA Mission is to provide financial services to the world's lowest-income entrepreneurs so they can create jobs, build assets and improve their standard of living.^^Vision is to be a global network collectively serving more poor entrepreneurs than any other microfinance institution, while operating on commercial principles of performance and sustainability. microenterprise; poverty 10/15/2000 06/09/2007 surf http://www.villagebanking.org/ Foundation for Sustainable Development FSD 517 Potrero Avnue, Suite B San Francisco CA 94110 (415) 283-4873 (415) 621-5476 Supports the efforts of grassroots organizations in the developing world that are working to better their communities, environments, and the economic opportunities around them. We believe development begins with the community and is only sustainable if it comes from and is supported by the members of these communities. Through our programs, we aim to raise international awareness of the challenges in developing countries and support cross-cultural communities in finding more effective solutions to development issues. developing world; development; sustainability 05/01/2006 02/03/2010 acow http://www.fsdinternational.org/ Foundation for Taxpayer & Consumer Rights FTCR A nationally recognized consumer group that has been fighting corrupt corporations and crooked politicians since 1985. Over the years, FTCR has saved Americans billions of dollars and improved countless peoples' lives by speaking out on behalf of patients, ratepayers and policyholders. Big Business has an endless amount of money and thousands of lobbyists working everyday to protect and increase their profits - no matter who it hurts. We get in their way and work to protect and improve the lives of American consumers and taxpayers. consumer protection; corporations; government; taxes; watchdog groups 08/08/1999 06/09/2007 surf http://www.consumerwatchdog.org Foundation of Sustainable Living FOSL Dedicated to building the social structures, skillsets, and technologies needed to live within nature's means. FOSL promotes and teaches local responsibility for building: sustainable food, fiber, shelter, fuel, biodiversity, and community. appropriate technology; biodiversity; climate change; organic agriculture; Peak Oil; population control; sustainability 09/24/2006 04/22/2010 surf http://www.foundationofsustainableliving.org Foundation on Economic Trends FOET Mission is to examine emerging trends in science and technology and their impacts on the environment, the economy, culture and society. President is author Jeremy Rifkin. Recent books cover the growth of the Internet, the need for fewer workers, and the problems with biotechnology. analysis; biotechnology; books; economics; Internet; labor; science; technology 07/02/2000 04/08/2007 surf http://www.foet.org/ Fred Finch Youth Center FFYC 3800 Coolidge Avenue Oakland CA 94602 (510) 482-2244 (510) 530-2047 Serves hundreds of vulnerable youth and families each week through residential treatment programs, two accredited high schools for youth with disabilities, homeless youth services, family therapy, school-based counseling, in-home crisis management, vocational training, and many other programs throughout California. FFYC is a 501(c)3 organization. classes / courses; counseling; disabilities; homelessness; services; therapy; youth 01/02/2004 09/22/2007 surf http://www.fredfinch.org Free Expression Policy Project FEPP Provides research and advocacy on free speech, copyright, and media democracy issues. copyright; free speech; media criticism; policy; researchers 01/27/2008 01/27/2008 surf http://fepproject.org/ Free Farm Stand We strive to attain the following goals: Help make locally grown, fresh and nutritious organic produce accessible to all, especially those families and individuals on low-incomes and tight budgets. Help empower people who have the space to grow their own food and become more self-reliant. Promote good nutrition and health^^We grow as much food as can in our Mission neighborhood and distribute it for free at our Sunday Free Farm Stand. blogs; local food; neighborhoods; nutrition; organic agriculture; self-reliance; services 03/13/2009 03/13/2009 event http://freefarmstand.org/ Free Mumia A web site covering death row journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal. death penalty; Mumia Abu-Jamal 05/14/2000 07/10/2010 surf http://www.mumia2000.org/ Free Mumia Abu-Jamal Coalition A group of individuals and organizations in New York organizing for the freedom of Mumia Abu-Jamal based on the evidence showing he is innocent. Mumia Abu-Jamal; political prisoners 12/05/1998 01/20/2008 surf http://www.mumia.org Free Press A national, nonpartisan organization working to reform the media. Through education, organizing and advocacy, we promote diverse and independent media ownership, strong public media, and universal access to communications. democracy; media; media criticism; policy 04/30/2005 11/22/2008 surf http://www.freepress.net/ Free Radio Berkeley FRB PMB406 1442-A Walnut Street Berkeley CA 94709 (510) 625-0314 Founded on April 11, 1993 as a Free Speech voice challenging the regulatory structure and power of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Free Radio Berkeley has been engaged in an ongoing legal battle with the FCC. Until it was silenced by a court injunction in June 1998, Free Radio Berkeley was broadcasting 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 104.1 FM with 50 watts of power as the alternative voice for the greater Berkeley/Oakland area. The original Free Speech mission to provide community news, discussions and interviews, information, a wide range of music, and more has now been taken up by Berkeley Liberation Radio.^^Free Radio Berkeley continues to provide broadcast equipment and kits to establish community radio stations on an international basis. Training and workshop sessions along with a volunteer/apprentice program are offered to impart broadcast engineering skills and knowledge. anarchism; First Amendment; free speech; microbroadcasting; technical assistance 05/02/1993 09/22/2007 acow xmtrman@pacbell.net http://www.freeradio.org Free Radio Santa Cruz FRSC 101.1 FM POBox 7507 Santa Cruz CA 95061 (831) 427-3772 (studio line); (831) 427-4523 (voicemail) On the air for over twelve years without a license. We broadcast 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, in defiance of federal regulations. The FCC is charged with regulating the airwaves in the public interest. We believe that it has failed to do so and has proved itself to be controlled by monied interests.^^We go on the air to protest corporate control of the airwaves, to bring local control and local accountability to our community media, to produce and broadcast a diversity of programs that are simply unavailable on corporate controlled stations. We do not air advertisements, we do not do pledge drives, we do not have sponsors or underwriters. media criticism; microbroadcasting; noncorporate economy; Santa Cruz County 10/02/2005 07/24/2009 acow frsc@freakradio.org http://freakradio.org Free Speech Internet Television A publicly-supported, independent, non-profit TV channel that is a project of Public Communicators, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit, tax-exempt organization. It is available nationally, 24/7, on DISH Satellite Network. Selected programs are available on 172 community access cable stations in 35 states. free speech; television 10/05/1996 02/17/2008 surf http://www.freespeech.org/ Free the Slaves A non-profit organization working to end slavery worldwide. slavery 01/26/2005 08/16/2008 surf http://www.freetheslaves.net Free Tibet Campaign Stands for the Tibetans' right to decide their own future. It campaigns for an end to the Chinese occupation of Tibet and for the Tibetans' fundamental human rights to be respected. It is independent of all governments and is funded solely by its members and supporters. Based in London. China; Great Britain; human rights; military occupation; Tibet 08/19/2001 08/16/2008 surf http://www.freetibet.org/ Freecycle Network The worldwide Freecycle Network is made up of many individual groups across the globe. It's a grassroots movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own towns. It is a project of RISE, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission includes reducing waste, generating employment training, and fostering cooperation between other nonprofit organizations and the public. networking; recycling; reuse; waste 01/03/2004 09/22/2007 surf http://www.freecycle.org/ FreeDocumentaries.org A site where anyone with an internet connection can watch a movie to educate themselves or simply explore another perspective whenever they please. These movies aren't just for education but are also for entertainment.^^As a secondary objective freedocumentaires.org allows independent filmmakers to have their message heard by viewers that they may not normally reach. film / video; Internet 12/21/2009 12/21/2009 surf http://www.freedocumentaries.org Freedom Archives The 522 Valencia Street San Francisco CA 94110 (415) 863-9977 8000 hours of audio and video recordings documenting social justice movements locally, nationally, and internationally from the 1960s to the present. The Archives features speeches of movement leaders and community activists, protests and demonstrations, cultural currents of rebellion and resistance. This oral history is in a searchable database. You can download programs and clips. Internships and training programs are available. archiving; history; radio 04/25/2000 04/22/2010 surf info[at]freedomarchives[dot]org http://www.freedomarchives.org/ Freedom Forum A nonpartisan, international foundation dedicated to free press, free speech and free spirit for all people. The foundation pursues its priorities through conferences, educational activities, publishing, broadcasting, online services, fellowships, partnerships, training, research and other programs. First Amendment; free speech; grants / financial aid; journalism 05/22/1995 09/22/2007 surf http://www.freedomforum.org/ Freedom from Hunger 1644 DaVinci Court Davis CA 95618 A nonprofit, international development organization that brings innovative and sustainable self-help solutions to the fight against chronic hunger and poverty.^^Freedom from Hunger combines microfinance with health and lifeskills services to equip very poor families to improve their incomes, safeguard their health and achieve lasting food security. development; food security; microenterprise; poverty; self-help; services 08/06/2007 08/06/2007 ers info@freedomfromhunger.org http://www.freedomfromhunger.org Freedom From Oil Campaign Working to end America's oil addiction, stop oil wars, and curb global warming by convincing the auto industry to dramatically improve fuel efficiency and eliminate vehicle greenhouse gas emissions. Launched by the Rainforest Action Network, Global Exchange, and the Ruckus Society in 2003, the campaign is pushing automakers to break their addiction to oil, create more jobs, and meet consumer demand for green cars by producing more fuel efficient vehicles. automobiles; climate change; corporations; global warming; militarism; petroleum; pollution 11/02/2005 08/18/2009 surf http://www.freedomfromoil.org/ Freedom of Information Center A reference and research library in the University of Missouri School of Journalism. Serves the general public and the media on questions about access to government documents and information. freedom of information; research materials 01/26/1997 09/22/2007 surf http://www.missouri.edu/~foiwww/ Freedom School (San Francisco) The 4828 19th Street San Francisco CA 94114 (415) 703-0465 Through film, text, and eyewitness testimony, the Freedom School offers hope in a time of despair, and authenticity in an era of distortion and deception. We provide activists, educators, students and adults with an opportunity to analyze how social movements happen. This is done through studying the Civil Rights movement as a case study of how ordinary people, not just famous leaders, contributed to ending segregation in the South. This allows participants in the Freedom School to renew their commitment to, rekindle their passion for, and find greater clarity in how to promote social justice in the Bay Area today. analysis; civil rights; community-building; education; multiculturalism; networking 05/03/2008 05/03/2008 ers mke4think@hotmail.com http://educationanddemocracy.org/ED_SFFS.html Freedom Socialist Party FSP 625 Larkin Street, Suite 202 San Francisco CA 94109 (415) 864-1278 (415) 864-0778 A revolutionary, socialist feminist organization dedicated to the replacement of capitalist rule by a genuine workers' democracy that will guarantee full economic, social, political, and legal equality to women, people of color, sexual minorities, and all who are exploited, oppressed, and repelled by the profit system and its offshoot --- imperialism. Shares resources with Radical Women. democracy; feminism; racism; sexual minorities; socialism 02/01/1991 01/15/2009 email bafsp@earthlink.net http://www.socialism.com/ Freedom Song Network FSN POBox 401072 San Francisco CA 94140 (415) 648-3457 Affirms through songs and music the right of all peoples, at home and abroad, to establish more free, just, and equal societies and live in peace. A multiracial, multicultural, intergenerational group of all sexual orientations that will sing anywhere, from picket lines and demonstrations to songswaps and concert stages. Hosts irregular songswaps (about every other month) at 885 Clayton (between Carl and Parnassus) in San Francisco. Call or write to get on the mailing list. labor; multiculturalism; music; networking; peace; sexual minorities 06/01/1991 01/09/2008 true bgilb@earthlink.net Freedom to Marry A gay marriage documentary from Directors Laurie York and Carmen Goodyear. This uplifting and poignant documentary, being shown in film festivals around the world, highlights a momentous, historical milestone when San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom engaged in ground-breaking civil disobedience as he allowed same-sex couples to marry at San Francisco City Hall. civil disobedience; film / video; law; marriage rights; sexual minorities 03/19/2005 08/16/2008 surf http://www.freedomtomarry.tv/ Friends of Animals, Inc. FoA An international, non-profit, membership organization, incorporated in the state of New York in 1957. FoA works to protect animals from cruelty, abuse and institutionalized exploitation. FoA's efforts protect and preserve animals and their habitats around the world. Our goal is to achieve an ethic of respect in people's relations with animals, wild and domestic, at home and abroad. animal liberation; conservation; endangered species / habitat 12/17/2003 04/22/2010 surf http://www.friendsofanimals.org/ Friends of Center for Children's Happiness Friends of CCH (650) 494-1753 Supports an extraordinary orphanage in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. CCH orphanage creates a loving home for children who have worked at the Steung Meanchey Waste Disposal Dump, are AIDS orphans, were at risk for being trafficked, had parents die from landmine accidents, or otherwise have been victims of poverty. Cambodian staff offer the children love and hope through education, good nutrition, medical care, and instruction in Khmer, English, and traditional Cambodian culture. AIDS / HIV; Cambodia; children; landmines; material aid; orphans; poverty 10/01/2006 07/10/2010 surf http://www.friendsofcch.org Friends of Deir Ibzi'a FoDI 2132 Prince Street Berkeley CA 94705 Bay-Area activists who traveled to Palestine as volunteers with ISM in 2002. They accompanied a children's summer camp in the village of Deir Ibzi'a that was organized by a local Palestinian to both lift the children's spirits and create hope via an investment in learning and education. The activists returned home committed to supporting educational and economic programs in Deir Ibzi’a and furthermore, actively working with the Palestine solidarity community in its aim to end the Israeli occupation. children; Palestinians; solidarity; travel 11/07/2002 04/22/2010 acow friends@deiribzia.org http://www.deiribzia.org/ Friends of El Cerrito Trees An all volunteer community-based group of citizens who are interested in the protection, preservation, proper maintenance, and planting of trees in El Cerrito's public parks, along its streets, and on private property. Our members are also concerned with related issues of conservation of vegetation and stewardship of natural resources for the health and well-being of our communities and environment. Currently, our group represents several hundred citizens of El Cerrito with many more like-minded folks from neighboring communities who share our goals to help El Cerrito become a beautiful, green place. conservation; parks; trees; urban life 10/23/2002 04/22/2010 surf http://www.ectrees.org/ Friends of Falun Gong USA A U.S.-based nonprofit human rights organization founded in the year 2000 by Americans concerned about the persecution of Falun Gong. Our mission is to support the freedom of belief of persons who practice Falun Gong. FoFG's efforts include large-scale rallies in Washington DC, lawsuits aginst the architects of the persecution, and smaller, targeted projects counteracting the Chinese government’s massive propaganda campaign. China; free speech; human rights; litigation; propaganda; religion; separation of church and state 05/02/2004 01/06/2008 surf http://www.fofg.org Friends of San Francisco Animal Care and Control FSFACC 1200 15th Street San Francisco CA 94103 (415) 946-7433 The only nonprofit dedicated to raising funds for our open-door animal shelter and its partnering rescue groups to establish or enhance programs of humane welfare, comfort and placement, public services and humane education. Our support helps ACC and its rescue partners find loving families for every adoptable pet and makes the end of life of an ill or injured animal as pain-free and comfortable as possible. We sponsor free microchipping clinics and the PetHarbor.com lost pet reunion system. animal shelters and adoption 08/01/2005 02/11/2010 acow info@helpacc.org http://helpacc.org/ Friends of Sausal Creek FoSC POBox 2737 Oakland CA 94602 (510) 501-FOSC (3672) An Oakland non-profit that educates the community about watershed restoration and works to restore the creek ecosystem through community participation. Volunteers propagate native plants from the Sausal Creek watershed, remove invasive species and plant to restore native diversity and habitat. FoSC also provides community education on many topics relating to ecology.^^Sausal Creek begins in the hills of Oakland, CA and runs through Oakland to San Francisco Bay. community-building; conservation; creek restoration; municipal government; water; watersheds 10/31/1999 09/22/2007 email coordinator@sausalcreek.org http://www.sausalcreek.org/ Friends of South Asia FOSA c/o San Jose Peace and Justice Center 48 S 7th Street, Suite 101 San Jose CA 95112 (408) 480-5805 Mission is to achieve a peaceful, prosperous, and hate-free South Asia. The group works towards a demilitarized, nuclear-free South Asia; bringing together people with roots in various parts of South Asia, as well as other well-wishers of the region. India; nuclear weapons / testing; Pakistan; peace; Santa Clara County 05/14/2003 02/11/2010 acow mail@friendsofsouthasia.org http://www.friendsofsouthasia.org Friends of the Animals in the Redwood Empire FAIRE POBox 2001 Rhonert Park CA 94927 (707) 538-9098 FAIRE's overall mission is to provide programs to help the pets and pet owners in our community. Our goal with these programs is to encourage responsible pet ownership along with increasing adoptions and reducing the need for euthanasia at our six local animal shelters. animal liberation; animal shelters and adoption; Marin County 02/19/2002 04/18/2009 surf http://www.faireonline.org/ Friends of the Eel River FOER Mission is to restore the Eel River and all her tributaries to a natural state of abundance, WILD & FREE. The immediate goal of FOER is to remove two antiquated dams that block hundreds of miles of prime spawning ground. dams; deforestation; Mendocino County; mining; population control; water 09/07/2003 04/08/2007 surf http://www.eelriver.org/ Friends of the Music Concourse A park advocacy group that is working to protect the Music Concourse in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park and its 100-year-old trees. conservation; history; museums; music; parks; trees 10/30/2004 04/20/2008 surf http://www.musicconcourse.org Friends of the River California's statewide river conservation organization. Preserves, protects and restores rivers, streams, and their watersheds through public education, citizen activist training and organizing, and expert advocacy to influence public policy. conservation; policy; water; watersheds 03/01/1992 09/22/2007 surf http://www.friendsoftheriver.org/ Friends of the Russian River FORR POBox 1335 Healdsburg CA 95448 (707) 433-1958 (707) 433-1989 A coalition of organizations, businesses and individuals who share concern for the ecological integrity of the river. FORR actively pursues conservation and protection of the river's main stem, tributaries and watershed through public education, citizen action, scientific research and expert advocacy. Our objective: long-term environmental and economic sustainability of the basin's wild fisheries, clean drinking water, agricultural, recreational and cultural values. coalitions; conservation; Mendocino County; Sonoma County; water; watersheds 08/28/2004 02/17/2008 acow info@russianriverkeeper.org http://www.russianriverkeeper.org/ Friends of the Urban Forest Presidio of San Francisco, Building 1007 POBox 29456 San Francisco CA 94129-0456 (415) 561-6890 (415) 561-6899 Mission is to promote a larger, healthier urban forest as part of the urban ecosystem, through community planting, maintenance, education and advocacy.^^Friends of the Urban Forest is a non-profit committed to the belief that trees are^a critical element of a livable urban environment.^^Since 1981, we have offered financial, technical, and practical assistance to individuals and neighborhood groups who want to plant and care for trees. community-building; grants / financial aid; neighborhoods; parks; technical assistance; trees; urban life 12/26/1992 05/01/2010 surf http://www.fuf.net/ Full Circle Farm (408) 735-8154 An 11-acre, sustainable, educational farm being built at Peterson Middle School in the suburban community of Sunnyvale, CA, at the intersection of Dunford Way and Quail Avenue. We are a project of Sustainable Community Gardens, a local nonprofit dedicated to promoting local, sustainable food systems in Silicon Valley. Through an innovative partnership with Santa Clara Unified School District , we will provide fresh organic food, hands-on environmental and nutrition education, and a unique community resource to both residents and students.^ ^Our mission is to give our community, especially its children, a living vision of a locally grown, sustainable food system, and to create a model that can inspire and assist other communities in restoring local food access. children; food; local economy; local food; nutrition; organic agriculture; Santa Clara County; students; sustainability 09/02/2007 09/02/2007 ers info@fullcirclesunnyvale.org http://www.fullcirclesunnyvale.org Full Court Press Communications 1956 Webster Street, Suite 275 Oakland CA 94612 (510) 271-0640 (510) 465-8244 A full-service public relations, public affairs and crisis communications firm supplying companies, foundations and non-profit organizations with public relations and communications consulting to promote positive social change. communications; consultants; public relations 09/11/2005 04/18/2009 true dan@fcpcommunications.com Fully Informed Jury Association FIJA A non-profit educational association whose mission is to inform all Americans about their rights, powers and responsibilities when serving as trial jurors. FIJA also seeks to restore the political function of the jury as the final check and balance on the American system of government. It is supported by tax-deductible contributions and foundation grants. judiciation; right to know 11/15/2002 05/01/2010 surf http://www.fija.org/ FundRaisin.info A listing of fundraising resources and tools. directories; fundraising 12/09/2007 12/09/2007 ers http://fundraisin.info/ Funny Times A monthly forum for humor - funny jokes, political cartoons, news and columns - in a world totally insane. comics; editorial comment; humor; newspapers 05/03/2009 05/03/2009 surf http://funnytimes.com/ Furry Friends Rescue POBox 7270 Fremont CA 94537-7270 (510) 794-4703 An all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing, fostering and finding forever homes for companion animals in the San Francisco Bay Area. All dogs and cats are home fostered by volunteer homes. Alameda County (below Oakland); animal liberation; animal shelters and adoption 10/06/2005 04/18/2009 acow info@furryfriendsrescue.org http://www.furryfriendsrescue.org/ Fusion Consultants The Presidio POBox 29625 San Francisco CA 94129-0625 (415) 252-0163 (415) 358-8433 Offers a full range of capacity building and program services to nonprofit organizations, foundations, and individual donors. In addition to our commitment to building more effective non-profit institutions, our wide experience in both the grant making and grant seeking sectors puts us in a unique position to help donors and organizations effectively navigate their complex relationships simultaneously. coalitions; consultants; democracy; services; sustainability 11/18/2006 07/10/2010 acow info@fusionconsultants.org http://www.fusionconsultants.org/ Fusion Program for Mixed Heritage Youth POBox 11811 Berkeley CA 94712 (510) 644-1000 x2 (510) 525-4106 Seeks to support multiracial, multiethnic, and/or transracially adoptive youth and their families.^^Our mission is to foster positive identity formation and empowerment in children of mixed heritage. To meet this aim, the Fusion Program facilitates the exploration of personal identity and community in a safe and nurturing environment and through community outreach. camps; children; classes / courses; diversity; educators; racism; youth 07/03/2005 04/18/2009 acow info@fusionprogram.org http://www.fusionprogram.org Future Builders A group of high school teens dedicated to changing the world in a mosh pit.^^We organize frequent benefit concerts with local bands for various humanitarian and environmental causes. We raise funds and awareness for issues that matter to young people today. We also host movie nights and volunteer opportunities for our peers, mostly at local parks and food banks.^^We know that we will never change the world unless it makes a difference in our own lives, too. The future begins now--and we might as well have fun while bettering this beautiful earth we inhabit! benefits; ecology; film / video; fundraising; music; parks; youth 06/29/2007 06/29/2007 ers fb@future-builders.org http://www.future-builders.org Future Leaders Institute FLI POBox 22598 Oakland CA 94609 (510) 292-8181 Engages high school youth in generating and implementing visionary solutions for society. The Future Leaders Institute (FLI) guides and mentors youth across the San Francisco Bay area, supporting them as they develop individual initiatives and employ social entrepreneurship in the face of the world’s most pressing needs. leadership development; public education; students 03/11/2006 07/10/2010 acow http://www.thefutureleadersinstitute.org/ Future of Food The A film that offers an in-depth investigation into the disturbing truth behind the unlabeled, patented, genetically engineered foods that have quietly filled U.S. grocery store shelves for the past decade. biotechnology; consumer protection; control techniques; corporations; film / video; food; genetic engineering; litigation; patents; seeds 10/09/2005 07/24/2009 surf http://www.thefutureoffood.com/ Future of Music Coalition A not-for-profit collaboration between members of the music, technology, public policy and intellectual property law communities. The FMC seeks to educate the media, policymakers, and the public about music / technology issues, while also bringing together diverse voices in an effort to come up with creative solutions to some of the challenges in this space. The FMC also aims to identify and promote innovative business models that will help musicians and citizens to benefit from new technologies. coalitions; intellectual property; law; music; policy; technology 03/15/2004 09/22/2007 surf http://www.futureofmusic.org GABRIELA Network GABNet A Philippine-US women's solidarity mass organization. GABNet provides the means by which Filipinas in the US can empower themselves, functions as training ground for women's leadership, and articulates the women's point of view. GABNet effects change through organizing, educating, fundraising, networking, and advocacy. networking; Philippines / Filipinos; policy; solidarity; women 03/02/2003 02/24/2007 surf http://www.gabnet.org Gadar Heritage Foundation POBox 14360 Fremont CA 94539 Aims and objectives are: A. Re-evaluation of the place of Gadar Party in India's Freedom Movement through research, seminars and publications. B. Promoting the ideals of the Gadar Party: Secularism and Religious Harmony, Social Justice, Economic Freedom and Equality, Democracy and Cultural Diversity, and Peaceful Co-existence among Nations. economic justice; India; multiculturalism; peace; political parties; separation of church and state 08/03/2003 05/01/2010 acow http://gadar.homestead.com Gaia College Our mission is to provide accessible education in holistic land management and environmentally sustainable technologies. The demand for practitioners of environmentally sound methods is urgent, yet training opportunities are few and far between. To make our programs and courses available to the largest possible audience, and at the lowest environmental cost, we teach primarily over the Internet. appropriate technology; bioregionalism; classes / courses; ecology; educational curriculum; Internet; land use; organic agriculture; sustainability; water 02/05/2004 10/13/2007 surf http://www.organic-land-care.com Gallinas Watershed Council GWC (415) 491-1540 A nonprofit group of concerned citizens who live and work in Las Gallinas Valley, San Rafael, Marin County, USA. The Gallinas Watershed Council's mission is to connect the people who live and work in Las Gallinas Valley with their watershed, from the hills of Terra Linda downstream to the wetlands of Santa Venetia. We use the watershed approach to protect and enhance our environment, helping stakeholders take responsibility for impact on the watershed through protection, restoration and education. Marin County; watersheds; wetlands 05/01/2010 05/01/2010 ers gallinasvalley@gmail.com http://www.gallinaswatershed.org Garden (film) The The fourteen-acre community garden at 41st and Alameda in South Central Los Angeles is the largest of its kind in the United States. Started as a form of healing after the devastating L.A. riots in 1992, the South Central Farmers have since created a miracle in one of the country’s most blighted neighborhoods. Growing their own food. Feeding their families. Creating a community.^^But now, bulldozers are poised to level their 14-acre oasis. The Garden follows the plight of the farmers, from the tilled soil of this urban farm to the polished marble of City Hall. do-it-yourself; film / video; gardening; land use; local food; neighborhoods; urban life 02/05/2009 02/05/2009 surf http://www.blackvalleyfilms.com/ Garden for the Environment GFE 780 Frederick Street San Francisco CA 94117 (415) 731-5627 (415) 731-5607 Maintains a nationally acclaimed one-acre urban demonstration garden and offers environmental education programs about organic gardening, urban compost systems and sustainable food systems. Since its founding in 1990, the garden has operated as a demonstration site for small-scale urban ecological food production, organic gardening and low water-use landscaping.^^The garden is located in San Francisco on 7th Avenue at Lawton Street. It is operated under the fiscal sponsorship of the Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Council. classes / courses; composting; gardening; organic agriculture; recycling; sustainability; urban life; water 09/19/2007 09/19/2007 surf info@gardenfortheenvironment.org http://www.gardenfortheenvironment.org/ Garlic & Grass A Grassroots Journal of America's Political Soul. Seeks to enliven American political discourse and to be a forum for both contemplating and effecting the positive political change that we need. Inspired by a desire to both understand and counteract the new repressive trends taking hold in our republic. editorial comment; magazines 12/14/2003 06/09/2007 surf http://www.garlicandgrass.org Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation GLAAD Dedicated to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate and inclusive representation of people and events in the media as a means of eliminating homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. corporations; homophobia; letter-writing; media criticism; sexual minorities 06/01/1991 04/18/2009 surf http://www.glaad.org Gay and Lesbian Medical Association GLMA 459 Fulton Street, Suite 107 San Francisco CA 94102 (415) 255-4547 (415) 255-4784 Works to ensure quality, non-judgmental healthcare and to end workplace discrimination against LGBT healthcare professionals through education, referrals, and advocacy. We offer free on-line referral services for LGBT patients, and provide a community in which individuals come together to promote LBGT health and wellness. The Lesbian Health Fund (LHF) provides grants for independent research on lesbian health issues. AIDS / HIV; health; human rights; magazines; professionals; sexual minorities 12/26/1992 02/05/2009 email, surf info@glma.org http://www.glma.org Gay and Lesbian Sierrans, Loma Prieta Chapter GLS GLS / Loma Prieta Sierra Club 3921 East Bayshore Road, Suite 204 Palo Alto CA 94303 An official activity section of the Sierra Club . We offer the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered community a variety of outdoor activities, including day hikes, car camping weekends, and backpack trips, and encourage participation in the Sierra Club's mission to explore, enjoy and protect the wild places of the earth. conservation; hiking; outdoor activity; sexual minorities; sports 11/19/2001 11/22/2008 acow glslp@usa.net http://www.lomaprieta.sierraclub.org/gls/index.html Gay Buddhist Open Forum GBOF A free, international, minimally moderated online group discussing Buddhist teachings and practices for gay men. Features: Daily selection of a Buddhist teaching from one of many fine teachers worldwide; ongoing group discussion and opportunities for spiritual friendship with other gay Buddhists; information and referral to Buddhist resources in Bay Area and around the world. directories; discussion groups; Gays; religion; spirituality 05/05/2002 10/29/2009 surf http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gbof/ Gay News Blog GLBTQ news and views from across America and around the world updated throughout the day. Search almost 21,000+ LGBT stories in our achieve. Plus you can use the links below to go to the Gay Book Blog, the Gay Opinion Blog, the gay Religion Blog or the Gay Travel Blog. blogs; books; editorial comment; news on-line; religion; sexual minorities; travel 06/12/2005 11/22/2008 ers http://gay_blog.blogspot.com/ Gay Shame GAY SHAME is a virus in the system. We are committed to a queer extravaganza that brings direct action to astounding levels of theatricality. We will not be satisfied with a commercialized gay identity that denies the intrinsic links between queer struggle and challenging power. We seek nothing less than a new queer activism that foregrounds race, class, gender and sexuality, to counter the self-serving "values" of gay consumerism and the increasingly hypocritical left. We are dedicated to fighting the rabid assimilationist monster with a devastating mobilization of queer brilliance. GAY SHAME is a celebration of resistance: ALL ARE WELCOME. direct action; sexual minorities; theatre 12/17/2004 04/20/2008 acow gayshamesf@yahoo.com http://www.gayshamesf.org/ Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Historical Society of Northern California GLBTHS 657 Mission Street #300 San Francisco CA 94105 (415) 777-5455 (415) 777-5576 Collects, preserves, and interprets the history of GLBT people and the communities that support them. We sponsor exhibits and programs on an on-going basis.^^The archives of the GLBTHS is one of the world's largest collections of primary source materials about GLBT history. Filmmakers, academics, journalists, students, and others use the archives to craft truthful and inspiring representations of GLBT people. archiving; art; history; research materials; sexual minorities 06/01/1991 11/22/2008 acow info@glbthistory.org http://www.glbthistory.org Gaylesta, Inc. 584 Castro Street #230 San Francisco CA 94114-2594 (510) 433-9939; (888) 869-4993 (toll-free referral service) The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Psychotherapist Association of the Bay Area. mental health; professionals; psychotherapy; sexual minorities 08/31/1997 07/24/2009 acow contact@gaylesta.org http://www.gaylesta.org GE Free Sonoma POBox 1898 Santa Rosa CA 95402 (707) 823-4410 A grassroots organization working to keep Sonoma County's farms, ecosystems and public lands free from contamination by genetically engineered (GE) organisms. agriculture; biotechnology; genetic engineering; initiatives; Sonoma County 09/25/2004 02/17/2008 acow volunteer@gefreesonoma.org http://www.gefreesonoma.org/ General Assistance Advocacy Project GAAP Mission is to provide education, empowerment and advocacy to those who need it most. GAAP serves over 2,000 homeless and marginally housed San Franciscans each month by helping them obtain and retain the public benefits to which they are entitled. GAAP is the only free walk-in public benefits clinic in San Francisco available throughout the week. And GAAP does it with only one paid staff member, assisted by many devoted community and Bay Area student volunteers. homelessness; lawyers; legal services; policy; services; welfare 06/01/1991 05/01/2010 surf http://www.gaap.org Generating Renewable Ideas for Development Alternatives GRID Alternatives 995 Market Street #801 San Francisco CA 94103 (415) 839-8437 (415) 520-2120 A non-profit organization whose mission is to empower communities in need by providing renewable energy and energy efficiency services, equipment and training. Since 2001, GRID Alternatives has been working to bring the power of solar electricity and energy efficiency to low-income homeowners, and to provide community members with training and hands-on experience with renewable energy technologies. We believe making energy choices that are good for the environment can go hand-in-hand with improving the lives of those living in low-income communities. appropriate technology; conservation; developing world; development; energy; environmental justice; global community; health; housing; Latin America; Middle East; renewable energy; solar energy; sustainability; technical assistance; women 08/26/2003 04/11/2007 true info@gridalternatives.org http://www.gridalternatives.org Generation Five 3288 21st Street San Francisco CA 94110 (415) 861-6658 (415) 861-6659 A non-profit organization that brings together diverse community leaders working to end child sexual abuse within five generations. Our programs provide leadership training to community members, activists and agency professionals and foster national strategy and information exchange on child sexual abuse. We are not a direct service organization; rather, we work in collaboration with service providers to ensure that affordable, culturally relevant support is available to survivors, offenders, and affected families. child abuse; classes / courses; family; leadership development 01/20/2007 01/20/2007 email / surf info@generationFIVE.org http://www.generationFIVE.org Genetic Engineering Action Network GEAN A diverse network of grassroots activists, national and community non-governmental organizations (NGOs), farmer and farm advocacy groups, academics and scientists who have come together to work on the myriad of issues surrounding biotechnology. agriculture; biotechnology; genetic engineering; networking 02/26/2004 10/13/2007 surf http://www.geaction.org/ GI Rights Hotline (877) 447-4487 (from the US); (415) 992-6374 (from other countries) (415) 565-0204 A network of nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations who provide information to servicemembers about military discharges, grievance and complaint procedures, and other civil rights. civil rights; conscientious objectors; draft / registration; militarism 12/19/1999 12/12/2008 email girights@girightshotline.org http://www.girightshotline.org Girls on the Run of the Bay Area The Women's Building near Valencia 3543 18th Street #31 San Francisco CA 94110 (415) 863-8942 (415) 863-8989 A life-changing, experiential learning program for girls ages 8 to 13. The programs combine training for a 5K or 1-mile community running event with healthy living education. Our curriculum-based programs instill self-esteem and strong values through health education, life skills development, mentoring relationships, and physical training. children; educational curriculum; mentoring; sports 07/05/2008 07/05/2008 ers info@gotrbayarea.org http://www.gotrbayarea.org GirlSource 1550 Bryant Street, Suite 675 San Francisco CA 94103 (415) 252-8880 (415) 252-8884 Since 1998, GirlSource has been providing meaningful employment and leadership opportunities for low-income, high-school-age girls in San Francisco. Our paid job program offers technology training, supplemented by individual guidance to help girls finish high school, go on to college, and launch their careers. classes / courses; employment; leadership development; low-income; technology; youth 09/25/2008 09/25/2008 ers leticia@girlsource.org http://www.girlsource.org GirlVentures The Women's Building 3543 18th Street #18 San Francisco CA 94110 (415) 864-0780 (415) 861-3464 Our mission is to empower adolescent girls to develop and express their strengths. We explore self, community and the natural world through outdoor adventure, creative arts and group experiences. Our single gender programs provide girls with opportunities to experience physical success, express creative success, practice group decision making and problem solving, develop community responsibility, and cultivate a sense of appreciation and stewardship for nature and the environment. children; creativity; education; outdoor activity; women; youth 03/31/2002 05/06/2007 acow info@girlventures.org http://www.girlventures.org/ GiveWell An independent nonprofit charity evaluator. We perform in-depth research on charities to help people accomplish as much good as possible with their donations.^^Unlike existing evaluators, which focus solely on financials, assessing administrative or fundraising costs, we focus on how well programs actually work – i.e., their effects on the people they serve. directories; fundraising; research materials; researchers 12/26/2008 12/26/2008 surf http://givewell.net/ GLBT Historical Society 657 Mission Street #300 San Francisco CA 94105 (415) 777-5455 (415) 777-5576 Mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and otherwise make available to the public historical, cultural, and artistic materials related to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender communities, identities, and practices, as well as of other sexual minorities. Our goal is to build the world's first full-scale, professional quality museum devoted to GLBT history and culture. art; bisexuals; Gays; history; Lesbians; museums; sexual minorities; transgenders 06/03/2003 02/24/2007 acow info@glbthistory.org http://www.glbthistory.org/ Glide Memorial United Methodist Church 330 Ellis Street San Francisco CA 94102 (415) 674-6000 Located at Ellis and Taylor in the Tenderloin, one of San Francisco's harshest urban environments, Glide Church is an oasis that has served the poor and disenfrachised for over 30 years. Glide serves over one million free meals a year, as well as AIDS testing, health care, women's programs, crisis intervention, basic services, literacy and computer training, jobs training and placement, and children, youth, and family educational programs. AIDS / HIV; children; classes / courses; computers; employment; family; healthcare access; hunger; literacy; religion; services; urban life; women; youth 11/08/1999 10/29/2009 acow glide@glide.org http://www.glide.org/ Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives GAIA An expanding international alliance of individuals, non-governmental organization, community-based organizations, academics and others working to end the incineration of all forms of waste and to promote sustainable waste prevention and discard management practices. air; coalitions; pollution; prevention; sustainability; waste 12/13/2003 05/06/2007 surf http://www.no-burn.org/ Global Commons Foundation Creates platforms for reflection, discussion, education, and action on the systemic crises of today’s world, with a focus on counter-hegemonic movements and knowledge from the Global South, and with the aim of advancing the movement for the creation of a democratic, just, and sustainable alternative to capitalist civilization. capitalism; democracy; global issues; networking; sustainability 04/22/2010 04/22/2010 event, surf http://www.globalcommonsfoundation.org/ Global Community Monitor GCM POBox 1784 El Cerrito CA 94530 (510) 233-1870 An environmental justice and human rights nonprofit that empowers industrial communities to recreate a clean, healthy and truly sustainable environment.^^GCM was created to provide hands-on tools for impacted communities to monitor their own neighborhoods. Based on community knowledge and new data, industrial neighbors can increase their power to reduce health threats on their own terms.^^GCM builds on successful strategies used to hold major corporations accountable in the U.S and throughout the world. Through GCM, local community struggles are linked and their efforts multiplied. corporations; environmental justice; global community; human rights; neighborhoods; sustainability 10/14/2005 07/24/2009 acow denny@gcmonitor.org http://www.gcmonitor.org Global Exchange GX 2017 Mission Street, Suite 303 San Francisco CA 94110 (415) 255-7296 (415) 255-7498 A membership-based international human rights organization dedicated to promoting social, economic and environmental justice around the world. Since our founding in 1988, we have successfully increased public awareness of root causes of injustice while building international partnerships and mobilizing for change. calendars; corporate-controlled globalization; Cuba; fair trade; Haiti; internationalism; material aid; products; speakers; travel; World Trade Organization 02/01/1991 06/09/2007 surf http://www.globalexchange.org Global Exchange Fair Trade Craft Center Berkeley at Russell 2840 College Avenue Berkeley CA 94705 (510) 548-0370 (510) 548-0371 Promotes economic justice by marketing handmade crafts from small producer cooperatives in developing countries, and by providing an alternative economic model to global trade. fair trade; products 10/15/1993 02/25/2007 true berkeleystore@globalexchange.org http://store.gxonlinestore.org/ Global Exchange Fair Trade Craft Center San Francisco near Noe 4018 24th Street San Francisco CA 94114 (415) 648-8068 Our Fair Trade program offers alternatives to sweatshop production by working with small scale craft producers and farmer cooperatives worldwide. Purchases at Global Exchange stores support a new standard of trade-ensuring fair wages, respect for workers rights and environmental sustainability around the globe. cooperatives; crafts; economic justice; fair trade; products 10/15/1993 06/09/2007 surf http://store.gxonlinestore.org/ Global Exchange Fair Trade Online Store Promotes economic justice by marketing handmade crafts from small producer cooperatives in developing countries, and by providing an alternative economic model to global trade. cooperatives; crafts; economic justice; fair trade; products 05/15/2000 05/01/2010 surf http://store.gxonlinestore.org/ Global Fund for Women The 1375 Sutter Street, Suite 400 San Francisco CA 94109 (415) 202-7640 (415) 202-8604 An international grantmaking organization that provides funds to seed, strengthen, and link groups that are committed to women's well-being and that work for their full participation in society. The grants are made to support programs overseas. grants / financial aid; women 03/01/1992 01/06/2008 surf http://www.globalfundforwomen.org Global Glimpse Prepares high school students for a successful future.^^We provide a summer leadership experience emphasizing leadership, community service, mutual understanding and respect and college preparation.^^Global Glimpse takes high school juniors abroad for 3 weeks during their summer to immerse them in a global educational program.^^Unlike traditional exchange and youth development programs, Global Glimpse, a nonprofit, provides a strong academic foundation and is designed for all by being accessible and very low cost (we hope to one day make it free). leadership development; multiculturalism; students; travel 12/26/2008 12/26/2008 surf http://www.globalglimpse.org/ Global Information Internship Program GIIP giip@ucsc.edu An innovative "digital service learning" program at UC Santa Cruz. GIIP is engaged in creating a new generation of "info activists", committed to advancing social justice, democratizing globalization and building social entrepreneurship in civil society.^^GIIP trains students in the tools of information and communication technologies (ICT), and then places "infosavvy" interns as social advocates with partner organizations. Once placed, GIIPers complete ICT projects in collaboration with a partner organization. classes / courses; communications; Internet; Santa Cruz County; students; technology; volunteer matching 08/21/2005 04/18/2009 surf http://giip.ucsc.edu/ Global Justice Ecology Project (West Coast Desk) Ecology Center, Suite F 2530 San Pablo Avenue Berkeley CA 94702 (415) 336-6590 What differentiates Global Justice Ecology Project from most groups is our holistic approach to organizing. We believe that the compartmentalization of issues is enabling corporations and conservative forces to keep movements for change divided and powerless. We strive to identify and address the common roots to the issues of social injustice, ecological destruction and economic domination as a means to achieve a fundamental transformation toward a society based on egalitarian ideals and grounded in ecology. ecology; economic justice; environmental justice; interconnectedness 03/28/2010 03/28/2010 event, surf info@globaljusticeecology.org http://www.globaljusticeecology.org/ Global Policy Forum Monitors policy making at the United Nations, promotes accountability of global decisions, educates and mobilizes for global citizen participation, and advocates on vital issues of international peace and justice. global issues; peace; policy; United Nations 04/20/2005 11/23/2008 event / surf http://www.globalpolicy.org/ Global Public Media Public service broadcasting for a post-carbon world. Formed to help existing public service information organizations, which include broadcasting, print and online media, give a broader, deeper and more interactive public information service. During Phase One we are developing and presenting in-depth internviews, & pilot radio and television sites and programmes in response to a wide range of topics and issues in the world. media; Peak Oil; radio; television 03/02/2005 08/16/2008 surf http://www.globalpublicmedia.com/ Global Security Institute GSI Dedicated to strengthening international cooperation and security based on the rule of law, with a particular focus on nuclear arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament. GSI was founded by Senator Alan Cranston whose insight that nuclear weapons are impractical, unacceptably risky, and unworthy of civilization continues to inspire GSI's efforts to contribute to a safer world. GSI has developed an exceptional team that includes former heads of state and government, distinguished diplomats, effective politicians, committed celebrities, religious leaders, Nobel Peace Laureates, disarmament and legal experts, and concerned citizens. global issues; nuclear weapons / testing 08/10/2001 10/14/2007 surf http://www.gsinstitute.org Global Trade Watch GTW Promotes democracy by challenging corporate globalization, arguing that the current globalization model is neither a random inevitability nor "free trade." consumer protection; corporate-controlled globalization; corporations; economic justice; government; health; investment; lobbying; research; trade; watchdog groups 03/13/1999 02/17/2008 surf http://www.tradewatch.org/ Global Vision International GVI A UK-based organisation that provides support and funding for long term pioneering conservation and community projects in 20 countries world wide. GVI carefully place adventurous individuals on challenging land based and marine research expeditions, volunteer projects, courses and invaluable internships with our partner organizations. Opportunities are available for everyone ages 18 - 65, no experience is necessary. Departures all year round from 2 weeks to 2 years. community-building; conservation; grants / financial aid; research; travel; volunteer matching; water 07/11/2004 02/24/2007 surf http://www.gvi.co.uk Global Warming International Center GWIC The international body disseminating information on global warming science and policy, serving both governamental, non-governamental organizations, and industries in more than 145 countries. It sponsors unbiased research supporting the understanding of global warming and its mitigation. global warming; policy; research materials 01/02/2005 08/16/2008 surf http://www.globalwarming.net/ Global Women Intact 1928 Ellis Street San Francisco CA 94115 (415) 928-4060 A non-profit, non-governmental and unbiased organization. When it comes to ending female circumcision, we are committed to working with women and girls in America and Africa, no matter what their situation is. We provide prevention materials and support services in a compassionate and non-judgmental manner. We are dedicated to making services accessible to all. Africa; circumcision; services; women 10/07/2007 10/07/2007 ers esolo69781@aol.com http://www.celebrateclitoris.com Globalize This! A grassroots, entirely volunteer-run collective that seeks to coordinate activities, events, actions, and public forums that will help raise awareness about the negative impacts of neo-liberal policies (i.e., pro-corporate globalization), develop innovative campaigns to build a diverse activist base and deliver concrete results in the struggle against the corporate globalization agenda, and work in solidarity with other anti-globalization groups world-wide. corporate-controlled globalization; direct action 09/02/2007 09/02/2007 event, surf http://www.globalizethissf.org/ Go Vegan! Radio A Los Angeles-based radio program hosted by Bob Linden. Represents a vision of a better world with more compassion, less violence, and less cruelty. It’s a show about dietary and lifestyle choices --- healthy alternatives to using animal products without animal ingredients or testing. radio; veganism / vegetarianism 08/25/2001 08/16/2008 surf http://www.goveganradio.com/ Golden Gate Community, Inc GGCI Caroline Pappajohn 3075 21st Street San Francisco CA 94110 (415) 920-9200 (415) 920-9203 A community-based nonprofit in San Francisco that endeavors to transform the lives of homeless and at-risk youth and young adults by providing them with employment, housing and support services. GGCI believes that change only occurs when an individual’s economic, personal development and basic support needs are met. To meet these needs, GGCI operates three social purpose enterprises, including Ashbury Images (providing apparel to organization), Einstein's café and catering service, and the Pedal Revolution bike store. at-risk youth; business; clothing; cycling; employment; food; homelessness; housing; services; youth 07/19/2003 04/11/2007 surf http://www.ggci.org Golden Gate Council of American Youth Hostels, Inc. 425 Divisadero Street, Suite 307 San Francisco CA 94117-2242 (415) 863-1444 (415) 863-3865 Dedicated to providing budget accommodations and promoting experiential education through ecologically and culturally sensitive travel. Offers a web site on Northern California hostels.^^Hostels worldwide offer opportunities to travellers of all ages, races and means to discover everything this world has to offer. In addition to providing budget accommodations, hostels also provide educational programs in the environment, culture and history of the countries you visit. 02/19/2003 02/24/2007 true hiayh@norcalhostels.org http://www.norcalhostels.org Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Building 201 Fort Mason San Francisco CA 94123 (415) 561-3000 (415) 561-3003 The nonprofit membership organization dedicated to preserving, protecting and enhancing the Golden Gate National Parks. conservation; national government; parks 03/29/1997 05/01/2010 acow tellmemore@parksconservancy.org http://www.parksconservancy.org Golden State Greyhound Adoption GSGA PMB 182 2977 Ygnacio Valley Road Walnut Creek CA 94598 (925) 946-0426 Founded in October 2002, Golden State Greyhound Adoption, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization is dedicated to rescuing retired racing greyhounds and placing them in adoptive homes throughtout Northern California. We are an all volunteer organization that receives no government or racing-sponsored funds. All dogs are hand selected to meet your specific requirements. When you receive your adoptive hound, it has been spayed/neutered, undergone a complete medical and dental exam, had its teeth cleaned and received all its shots. Dogs are continuously available. The adoption fee is a modest $250. animal liberation; animal shelters and adoption 07/11/2005 02/15/2008 email gsga@astound.net http://www.goldengreyhounds.com Good Shepherd Gracenter 1310 Bacon Street San Francisco CA 94134 (415) 586-2822 Motivated by the belief in the dignity and worth of each person as a child of God, Good Shepherd Gracenter is committed to helping women who seek recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.^ ^Through a program based on 12-step spirituality and holistic treatment, we help each woman transform and grow toward independence by nurturing an appreciation of her true self and strengthening bonds with her God and community. addiction; services; women 05/04/2003 02/24/2007 acow info@gsgracenter.org http://www.gsgracenter.org Google Watch A look at how Google's monopoly, algorithms, and privacy policies are undermining the Web. Internet; policy; privacy; software; watchdog groups 03/09/2003 07/10/2010 surf http://www.google-watch.org/ GotMercury.Org Gotmercury.org is part of Turtle Island Restoration Network's efforts to protect the environment and the public from mercury. Because of the ubiquitious nature of mercury in our environment and because federal and state public health agencies are not doing enough to raise public awareness and protect the public from mercury, we developed gotmercury.org.^^This online tool takes the mystery out of which seafood is safe to eat with regard to the presence of mercury in certain species of seafood and allows consumers to make informed choices about eating seafood. children; food; health; toxics 01/14/2006 10/31/2009 surf http://GotMercury.Org Grandmothers Against the War POBox 9476 Berkeley CA 94709 (510) 845-3815 We are grandmothers committed to ending the military presence of the United States in the Middle East and Afghanistan. That presence kills and maims our grandsons and granddaughters, escalates death and destruction in several countries, and impedes our ability to deal with our own country’s social and economic needs. Afghanistan; Middle East; militarism; seniors 05/30/2010 05/30/2010 event surf info@gawba.org http://www.gawba.org/ Graphic Artists Guild of Northern California Promotes and protects the economic interests of member artists. It is committed to improving conditions for all creators of graphic art and raising standards for the entire industry. The Guild is a national union that embraces creators at all levels of skill and expertise who produce graphic art intended for presentation as originals or reproductions.^^Accomplishes its mission by: leading the legislative effort to change sales tax law as currently applied to graphic artists in California, educating artists about 'all-rights' contracts and getting companies to change unfair contracts with the Contract Monitor, publishing the Pricing and Ethical Guidelines book, offering opportunities for member artists to share information in a non-competitive environment, and meeting with the Federal Copyright Office to protect the rights of individual creators. art; books; copyright; labor union locals; lobbying; taxes 11/18/2000 06/09/2007 surf http://norcal.gag.org GrassRootHost.com 390 Loma Vista Ter. Pacifica CA 94044 (928) 438-2661 A worker owned, profitable Web hosting company. We help small and mid-sized GrassRoots groups and individuals to establish a presence on the Internet with low-cost Web hosting solutions. We have revolutionized the Web hosting industry by offering hosting packages that remain unbeatable today! web site hosting 09/01/2003 04/08/2007 acow team@grassrootshost.com http://www.grassroothost.com Grassroots Economic Organizing GEO A bimonthly newsletter that reports on worker cooperatives and community-based economies in the U.S. and World wide, and their development through local cooperative action. GEO also provides a global forum for the cooperative movement. Dedicated to making a better world through worker cooperatives, sustainable community enterprises, and grassroots economic organizing. community-building; cooperatives; economics; employment; labor; local economy; newsletters; sustainability 06/30/2001 02/17/2008 surf http://www.geonewsletter.org Grassroots Fundraising Journal 1904 Franklin Street, Suite 705 Oakland CA 94612 (510) 452-4520 (510) 452-2122 A bimonthly magazine that helps grassroots community-based organizations raise money from their community. Hands-on practical articles tell how to find individual donors, run effective special events, develop direct mail campaigns, and get your board involved in fundraising. fundraising; magazines 03/10/1995 02/24/2007 acow info@grassrootsfundraising.org http://www.grassrootsfundraising.org Grassroots Global Justice An alliance of U.S.-based grassroots groups who are organizing to build an agenda for power for working and poor people. We understand that there are important connections between the local issues we work on and the global context, and we see ourselves as part of an international movement for global justice. coalitions; poverty 06/01/2010 06/01/2010 mailing, surf http://ggjalliance.org/ Grassroots House Collective 2022 Blake Street, Berkeley CA 94704 A non-profit that collectively owns and operates an office building in Berkeley that houses important local organizations such as Copwatch, the Green Party, the Prisoner's Literature Project, The International Solidarity Movement and the International Workers of the World.^^Having a space to work is absolutely crucial to progressive organizers and workspace is an extremely rare commodity. Named after the radical community newspaper "Grassroots" that was once produced at the house, the Grassroots House is a place that fosters and supports truly "grassroots" politics and groups. collectives 10/06/2009 10/06/2009 event info[at]grassrootshouse.org http://www.grassrootshouse.org/ grassroots.org Provides free Internet business services to charities, including full-featured web hosting and email services. Focuses on serving non-religious organizations involved in Education, Environmentalism, Humanitarian Relief, Fighting Disease, Homeless Issues, Crime Control, Political Freedom, Government Reform, Consumer Protection, Youth