WEE POETS Helps children develop reading, writing, public speaking and self-esteem and trains teenagers to be Television Technicians as alternatives to using alcohol, drugs and gang violence.
2012 Grant Street, Suite 2, Berkeley, CA 94703
Phone: (510) 848-6905
EAST BAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Multicultural arts education programs and performance opportunities with socially relevant themes enhance self-esteem and academic skills while reducing violence among 3,000 disadvantaged youth.
339-11th Street, Richmond, CA, 94801
Phone: (510) 234-5624
Web: www.eastbaycenter.org
NETWORK FOR ELDERS This organization provides comprehensive services to Bayview Hunters Point frail elders and their families to increase the seniors independence and enhance their quality of life.
1555 Burke Avenue, Suite A, San Francisco, CA 94124
Phone: (415) 647-5353
LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE Provides a comprehensive sequence of leadership development programs that train young people to identify social and community problems and implement a plan of action.
1629 Telegraph Avenue, 5th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 267-9770
LEND A HAND FOUNDATION LAHF’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for inner-city youth. Provides excursion passes, workshops, annnual Back to School giveaways.
8105 Capwell Drive, Oakland, CA 94621
Phone: (510) 553-1262 - Ext. 2
Web: www.lendahandfoundation.org
EAST BAY YOUTH CONSORTIUM EBYC's primary goals and objectives are centered on the positive development of "troubled" and "high-risk" inner-city youth.
711 22nd Street, Richmond, CA 94801
Phone: (510) 233-7566
Web: www.imjustmeinc.org
BAYVIEW HUNTERS POINT MULTIPURPOSE SENIOR SERVICES, INC. BHPMSS helps low income, primarily African American elders remain independent in their community through comprehensive senior center and adult day health center services.
1250 LaSalle San Francisco, CA 94124
Phone: (415) 826-4774
GIRLS INC. OF WEST CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Since 1975 the organization has provided a safe, nurturing environment for girls 6-18 year old, and offers after-school programs, computer technology, economic literacy, entrepreneur classes, and other programs that focus on the special needs of girls.
260 Broadway, Richmond, CA 94804
Phone: (510) 232-5440
Web: www.girlsinccontracosta.org
BAY AREA BLACK UNITED FUND (BABUF) Dedicated to raising funds for community-based agencies to ensure that the needs of African Americans and other communities-of-color continue to be met.
1212 Broadway, Suite 730, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 763-7270
Web: www.babuf.org
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE Provides youth leadership training; research, analysis and development in communities of color; and acts as a fiscal sponsor to several Bay Area organizations.
321 Bell Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Phone: (650) 327-5846
Web: www.cdi-usa.org
INGELSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER For more than 15 years, the center provides educational, recreational, and employment placement services for high-risk youth and young adults.
1345 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112
Phone: (415) 587-5513
Web: www.inglesidecc.org
AFRICAN AMERICAN PARENT CENTER Since 1992, the Center has provided parent education workshops to African-American parents and class trainers. It also focuses on culturally appropriate parenting practices from historical traditional perspectives.
8917 Thermal Street, Oakland, CA 94605
Phone: (510) 562-1283
BARBARA ALEXANDER ACADEMY Provides youth ages 14 to 23 with an innovative alternative in high school to enable them to earn their high school diplomas.
7628 Potrero Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Phone: (510) 375-3107
BIG BROTHER BIG SISTERS OF THE EAST BAY Seeks to build self-worth and confidence in children by supporting them in reaching their individual best through consistent relationships with caring and encouraging adults.
7700 Edgewater Drive, Suite 333, Oakland, CA 94621
Phone: (510) 729-5050
Web: www.bgcoakland.org
EDUCATION: THE FAMILY AFFAIR A comprehensive program which trains parents, students and educators on their respective roles in the student's educational process and preparation for higher education.
- O. Box 1744, El Cerrito, CA 94530-1744
Phone: (510) 237-5393
WHITNEY YOUNG CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC. Provides enhanced academic, social, artistic and multicultural experiences for children ages 2-12, most from disadvantaged families, and includes the mainstreaming of handicapped children.
100 Whitney Young Circle, San Francisco, CA 94124
Phone: (415) 821-7550
Web: www.whitneyyoungcdc.com
