"The more one forgets himself - by giving himself to a cause to serve or another person to love - the more human he is."
Victor Frankl
Volunteer to make and deliver burritos to people who are homeless in Oakland.
“Started in 1975, the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano stores and distributes donated and purchased perishable and nonperishable food items. We distribute food directly to low-income people at community sites and make food available for other nonprofit organizations serving the ill, needy and children. The Food Bank works to reduce food waste, feed hungry people and raise public awareness of issues related to food and hunger.”
“The Crayon Initiative collects donated crayons from restaurants, schools and homes across the country, then melts them down and remanufactures them, reducing waste. Better yet, the recycled crayons are distributed to art programs at children’s hospitals across the U.S., brightening the lives of young patients during their stay". Volunteers are used to sort and melt crayons.
“Our mission is unique and deeply layered. We provide tools to both families and organizations to help them raise compassionate, engaged children. Our innovative activities, resources, and support help make empathy and "giving back" a natural part of life's early lessons.”
The Down Syndrome Connection is passionate and dedicated to encouraging the unlimited potential in children and adults with Down syndrome throughout the San Francisco Bay Area since 1998. Our mission is to empower, inspire and support people with Down syndrome, their families and the community that serves them, while fostering awareness and acceptance in all areas of life.”
“The EOC is a member-based community organizing group invested in serving the communities of deep East Oakland by working towards racial and economic equity. With programming in civic engagement and leadership, economic empowerment and homeless services and solutions, we help amplify underserved communities from the ground up. We are committed to driving impact in the landscape, politics and economic climate of deep East Oakland.” Click here for more info
"The Feed the Hood program provides community members with large scale opportunities to donate money, goods and time to provide food and necessities to homeless populations across Oakland. EOC hosts the large scale Feed the Hood events bi-monthly. Since September 2017, the Feed the Hood program has galvanized over 1,500 community volunteers, distributed 20,500 lunches, distributed 20,500 hygiene kits, and served over 4,500 housed persons across Oakland."
“GLIDE is a nationally recognized center for social justice, dedicated to fighting systemic injustices, creating pathways out of poverty and crisis, and transforming lives. Through our integrated comprehensive services, advocacy initiatives, and inclusive community, we empower individuals, families and children to achieve stability and thrive.”
“Join our community of dedicated volunteers, donors, and partners to bring hope to families in need. When a family transitions from homelessness or crisis into a new home in the Bay Area, we help them furnish it. We believe that families can thrive when they have a safe and comfortable home.” Click here for more info
"We connect companies and people with high-quality volunteer projects through our extensive network of local nonprofits and schools in need. And we offer hundreds of volunteer projects each month to anyone who wants to help, covering all the causes people care about.”
“Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.”
“The organization’s approach to achieving its goal – the eradication of world hunger – includes the packaging of a highly nutritious, vitamin-fortified soy-rice casserole by volunteers at numerous locations within the USA and Canada; and the distribution of those meals to starving children and their families in 70 countries through partnerships with humanitarian organizations worldwide.”
“The mission of Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa is to provide community based food programs and partner services that focus on basic needs. We nourish lives!”
“We are a family resource center that provides food, education, and referrals to individuals, families, children, and seniors in need, no matter your legal status. We are here to help you! Together we succeed!”
“The mission of SHELTER, Inc. is to prevent and end homelessness for low-income, homeless, and disadvantaged families and individuals by providing housing, services, support, and resources that lead to self-sufficiency.” Click here for more info
“The most basic human needs are to feel safe and healthy. Simply the Basics is inspired by Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, the philosophy that people are unable to focus on any goals (job security, housing, relationship building, sobriety, mental health, and self actualization) if they are unable to meet their needs at the very basic level (food, shelter, clothing, education, and hygiene).”
“St. John's Presbyterian Church, distributes supplemental groceries to over 200 families and individuals every Saturday of the year."
“Trinity Center is a non-residential program serving homeless and working poor adult men and woman.”
“We are a grassroots, all-volunteer, 501(c)3 non-profit organization located in the East Bay of San Francisco. Our goal is to build a community-based, cost-effective and environmentally sustainable model of hunger relief. We help people share their excess backyard fruit. We believe no one should suffer from lack of food. We also believe the poor and the hungry in your community are as important as the ones in our community.” Click here for more info
“As the world leader in volunteerism we feel a responsibility to unite our broader community, and to use this moment to become stronger.”
“To help eliminate hunger and poverty by delivering the abundance all around us to those in need – with love."
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