Three Valleys Community Foundation

Nonprofit Directory

Three Valleys Community Foundation is pleased to offer this nonprofit directory to help donors and community leaders learn more about our exceptional local nonprofits. Search by Field of Interest or Locations Served to view information about mission, impact, budget and website, where you can follow up directly to learn more. At 3VCF, a key mission is to connect local resources with local needs and we hope this offering enables more meaningful connections. We invite local nonprofits to submit their information in our Nonprofit Directory to help donors find you.

1 in 26 Athlete Foundation

Mission

1 in 26 Athlete Foundations empowers individuals with epilepsy to thrive through athletics. We foster a supportive community, raise awareness about seizure safety, and fund medical treatments and research. By creating athletic events across the community to showcase the talents and resilience of athletes with epilepsy, we inspire others to embrace their unique abilities and defy limitations and to never let any medical condition stop them from doing what they love.

Impact

Our greatest pride lies in giving a voice to those who may feel silenced by epilepsy. By showcasing the talents and resilience of athletes with epilepsy, we inspire others to embrace their unique abilities, defy limitations, and continue pursuing their passions.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support

  • Location Served:

    Danville

  • Year Established:

    2023

  • Operational Budget:

    $25,000.00

  • Website:

    https://www.1in26foundation.org

ALS CURE Project

Mission

The ALS CURE Project (ACP) has a laser-focused mission to lead and fund research leading to a cure for ALS. The ALS CURE Project is a US 501.3C charity. The ALS CURE Project is an all volunteer organization and operates with a Board of Directors and a Research Council consisting of top ALS researchers. The ALS CURE Project was founded by Mike Piscotty and his son Stephen Piscotty following the passing of Mike's wife, Gretchen Piscotty, who succumbed to ALS in May 2018.

Impact

ACP raises funds and sponsors ALS research to understand the disease which is vital to curing ALS. The ACP has funded over $1M in ALS research with partners such as LLNL and Stanford. ACP leads international collaborations via their ALS Innovation Symposium creating the Roadmap to Cure ALS.

Asian Pacific-Islander American Public Affairs

Mission

To inspire, educate, and empower API community through increased leadership and civic engagement.

Impact

We have over 35 chapters across the nation all working on the same mission. During the pandemic, we have helped the victims of Anti-Asian hate crimes through reporting, advocacy, and funding to assist in education programs as well as legal support. We hold annual internship program for API youth.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Education - All Levels, Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    Tri-Valley region, USA

  • Year Established:

    2001

  • Operational Budget:

    $1.30

  • Website:

    https://www.apapa.org/

Assistance League of Amador Valley

Mission

Assistance League of Amador Valley’s volunteers transform the lives of children and adults through community programs. Our vision is simple: Essential needs are met in our community and families flourish.

Impact

Over 25 years Assistance League of Amador Valley (all volunteer organization) has supported Tri-Valley students in need with appropriate school clothing, books the students take home, & screening the eyes of preschoolers for lazy eye. We provide weekly support to the Tri-Valley Haven Food Pantry.

Ballistic United Soccer Club

Mission

To develop young people to their fullest potential through the beautiful game of soccer

Impact

Our community outreach programs like Get on the Bus and TOPSoccer. We are on our third year of delivering the Get on the Bus program to Valley View, the only Title 1 Elementary school in Pleasanton. The TOPSoccer program enables kids with special needs to also participate in soccer.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    Pleasanton

  • Year Established:

    1968

  • Operational Budget:

    $2,400,000.00

  • Guidestar Profile:

    https://www.guidestar.org/profile/23-7072476

  • Website:

    https://www.busc.org

  • TVNPA Member ✓

Bay Area Community Services (BACS)

Mission

Our mission is to uplift under-served individuals and their families by doing "whatever it takes."

BACS envisions a world where all people are healthy, safe, and engaged in community wellness. BACS is helping people experiencing behavioral health needs or housing crises, while balancing other complications like health needs, substance use, generational trauma, incarceration, poverty, and more. We provide services across the mental health and housing spectrum of services.

Impact

This year:
• 19,422 people got help from BACS
• 82% who exited a BACS housing program moved into permanent housing - for the 2nd year in a row!
• Homelessness is down 10% in Alameda County, where BACS is the largest provider of homelessness services
• BACS Wellness Centers had 30,000+ visits!

Be A Mentor, Inc.

Mission

Be a Mentor, Inc. seeks to help children and youth from challenging and vulnerable circumstances develop the assets necessary to make healthy life choices, set realistic goals, act with determination and ultimately build vibrant successful lives for themselves through direct contact and relationships with caring and positive adult role models.

Impact

Be A Mentor(BAM) is proud of how it has adapted its program to serve more youth in the community as we adapt to the "new normal." BAM created a virtual mentoring program to support current matches and scale mentoring so we can share our 30 years of experience with other youth-focused organizations.

BeingwellCA

Mission

BeingwellCA's mission is to reduce anxiety, depression and suicide ideation in our youth. We do this by providing schools, parents, students and communities with workshops, toolkits and training to improve mental health support.
BeingwellCA is the lead agency to create a Mental Health Awareness License Plate for the state of California. The funds raised by this plate will go to the California Department of Education (CDE) for youth mental health supports.

Impact

Being instrumental in putting five Wellness Centers in Acalanes UHSD and then working with SRVUSD to commit to thirty additional centers. We have been told numerous times by young people that these Wellness Centers saved their lives.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Education - All Levels, Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support

  • Location Served:

    Alamo, California, Danville, Dublin, East Bay, Livermore, Pleasanton, SF Bay Area, San Ramon, Sunol, Tri-Valley region, USA

  • Year Established:

    2019

  • Operational Budget:

    $10,000.00

  • Guidestar Profile:

    https://www.guidestar.org/profile/84-2229729

  • Website:

    https://beingwellca.org

Bike East Bay

Mission

Bike East Bay promotes healthy, sustainable communities by making bicycling safe, fun and accessible.

Impact

Through education, advocacy, and community engagement, Bike East Bay seeks to shift how the majority of people travel for short trips—from driving to biking, walking and public transit— to reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions, and to improve traffic safety and public health.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Education - All Levels, Environment - Air; Land; Water, Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    Alamo, California, Danville, Dublin, East Bay, Livermore, Pleasanton, SF Bay Area, San Ramon, Sunol, Tri-Valley region

  • Year Established:

    1972

  • Operational Budget:

    $1,500,000.00

  • Guidestar Profile:

    https://www.guidestar.org/profile/94-2585652

  • Website:

    https://bikeeastbay.org/

Black Girls Mental Health Collective Foundation

Mission

The Black Girls Mental Health Foundation (The Foundation) is an integral part of our broader mission at the Black Girls Mental Health Collective (The Collective) to enhance the well-being of Black mothers. At The Foundation, we focus on systemic change through conducting advanced research and comprehensive evaluation; and through offerings of therapy vouchers for low income Black women who have limited or no access to maternal mental health services and by providing scholarships for perinatal me

Impact

With 30+ years of combined experience, BGMHCF has delivered 20,000+ clinical hours to 2,000+ youth and families, addressing trauma and instability. In 2024, we served 150+ clients, 98% BIPOC, advancing equity and healing through perinatal mental health and trauma-informed care.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support

  • Location Served:

    California, Dublin, Pleasanton, San Ramon

  • Year Established:

    2024

  • Operational Budget:

    $1,376,000.00

  • Website:

    https://www.bgmhfoundation.org/

Busy Buzzy Bots Inc.

Mission

Busy Buzzy Bots is a non-profit organization dedicated to igniting a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in children, particularly those in Middle and High school. They achieve this by providing fun and accessible learning experiences focused on coding, robotics, and app development. Our mission is to help inspire and educate 10,000 kids by 2030. We believe that STEM education, AI and Leadership are essential for children in today's world.

Impact

Busy Buzzy Bots have impacted 1000+ children. We have raised funds via computer programming workshops, selling DC Motor kits and science workshops. We participated in Bay Area Maker Faires, 10+ Children's Business Faires inspiring children and parents about Technology, AI and leadership.

C.U.R.A., Inc.

Mission

C.U.R.A., Inc. - Carnales Unidos Reformando Adictos, Incorporate is a non-profit, tax-exempt behavior modification program that gives men the opportunity to live lives free from drugs and alcohol. Participants are given the chance to change their past behavior by working on their core issues and planning for the future. The goal is for participants to move forward as contributing members of society.

Impact

C.U.R.A. is most proud of being in continuous service for 56 years -- treating people from all walks of life 24/7, 365 days a year. We've never closed our doors, not even for an hour!

  • Fields of Impact:

    Education - All Levels, Food - Access; Advocacy & Distribution, Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support, Housing - Advocacy & Shelter, Other, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    Alameda County, East Bay

  • Year Established:

    1969

  • Operational Budget:

    $5,000,000.00

  • Website:

    http://curainc.com

California BrainWaves

Mission

Our Mission is to increase housing, education, research, medical care, specialized training, legal aid, and community support systems for people of all ages & stages with brain and developmental disabilities.

Impact

Our Vision is to develop pivotal live/work/learn/play therapeutic campuses for people with brain and developmental disabilities and their loved ones, preventing traumatizing and expensive family separations.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Arts - Visual & Performing, Education - All Levels, Environment - Air; Land; Water, Food - Access; Advocacy & Distribution, Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support, Housing - Advocacy & Shelter, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    California, SF Bay Area

  • Year Established:

    2022

  • Operational Budget:

    $200,000.00

  • Website:

    https://CABrainWaves.org

California Community Education Center

Mission

Increase access to education and the arts for students identifying with traditionally underserved communities

Impact

In 2022, with a $1,500 grant, we provided 268 hours of LGBTQIA+ affirming music education and 30 hours of community trainings that promote inclusivity and accessibility.

Children's Emergency Food Bank

Mission

The Children's Emergency Food Bank is a local 501c3 non-profit organization serving Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon and Danville. California since 1969. Our objective is to provide canned and packaged food as well as gift certificates from local markets to obtain fresh foods. We try to give each family enough food for about a week. We also have a large Christmas Giveaway each year. We are an all volunteer organization and rely greatly on donations from individuals and corporations.

Impact

Serving residents in Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon and Danville on a weekly basis since 1969.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Food - Access; Advocacy & Distribution

  • Location Served:

    Danville, Dublin, Pleasanton, San Ramon

  • Year Established:

    1975

  • Operational Budget:

    $35,000.00

  • Website:

    https://childrensemergencyfoodbank.org

CityServe of the Tri-Valley

Mission

CityServe of the Tri-Valley cares for those in crisis by coordinating vital resources and connecting those in need to willing volunteers to walk through life. We exist to mobilize mercy through practical compassion.

Impact

During the pandemic we were able to serve 1,407 households, including nearly 520 single mothers and over 248 children. While the COVID crisis left many without a job and at risk of losing their homes, CityServe prevented 1699 people from becoming homeless 513 people to find shelter.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Education - All Levels, Food - Access; Advocacy & Distribution, Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support, Housing - Advocacy & Shelter, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Tri-Valley region

  • Year Established:

    2009

  • Operational Budget:

    $1,400,000.00

  • Guidestar Profile:

    https://www.guidestar.org/profile/37-1735822

  • Website:

    https://cityservecares.org

  • TVNPA Member ✓

Contra Costa Family Justice Alliance

Mission

The Family Justice Center's mission is to bring together the community to support the healing of family violence victims, and to integrate capable partners with a comprehensive service approach to renew individuals and the community from the trauma of family violence. We envision a vibrant community free from coercion and fear. In achieving that, our Center is a community hub for education, comprehensive and integrated services in the pursuit of justice, hope, and healing.

Impact

The Family Justice Center is most proud of our one-stop center model which enables us to bring together 70+ partner agencies to provide supportive services to survivors of IPV.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Other

  • Location Served:

    Alamo, Danville, San Ramon

  • Year Established:

    2011

  • Operational Budget:

    $8,000,000.00

  • Website:

    https://www.cocofamilyjustice.org

Contra Costa Senior Legal Services

Mission

Contra Costa Senior Legal Services provides free legal advice, assistance, representation, advocacy, and education for Contra Costa County residents aged 60 and older, giving particular attention to legal problems adversely affecting our clients’ access to housing, economic security and prevention of physical, psychological or economic abuse.

Impact

For over 40 years, Contra Costa Senior Legal Services (“CCSLS”) has been dedicated to protecting the rights of older residents aged 60 and older in Contra Costa County without regard to citizenship status. CCSLS provides free legal services that improve the quality of life for clients, assisting in

Culinary Angels

Mission

Culinary Angels prepares and delivers organic, healthy meals to those actively going through cancer treatment and other serious health challenges throughout the cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, San Ramon, and Danville. Meals are provided free of charge to both recipients and their caregiver. We believe that nutrition is a critical component of support during a serious health challenge, and our meals provide essential nutrients and a sense of hope to those in need.

Impact

We have created a mostly volunteer organization and an amazing community built on love and respect that impacts the lives of those that need it. We have informed, educated, and empowered others to eat healthier foods and live a healthier lifestyle.

Dentists on Wheels

Mission

The Dentists On Wheels (DOW) Free Dental Clinic at St. Vincent de Paul aims to improve the overall health of East Bay adults and seniors by providing access to free dental treatment and oral health education. DOW recognizes barriers exist that can prevent patients from seeking or receiving oral health care. DOW is committed to breaking down barriers for patients without financial means so vulnerable, low-income, uninsured patients can access the free preventative and restorative oral health needed to thrive.

Impact

In 2022, Dentists on Wheels was able to provide low-income, uninsured adults and seniors of the East Bay a value of $553,613 in free dental care. Most hadn't seen a dentist in over 10 years due to financial limits. Our patients are now able to chew normal nutritious diets and smile pain free again!

  • Fields of Impact:

    Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    Alamo, Danville, Dublin, East Bay, Pleasanton, SF Bay Area, San Ramon, Tri-Valley region

  • Year Established:

    2019

  • Operational Budget:

    $115,680.00

  • Guidestar Profile:

    https://www.guidestar.org/profile/84-2234407

  • Website:

    https://dentistsonwheels.org/

Discovery Counseling Center

Mission

We are a community-based non-profit organization serving the San Ramon Valley and surrounding areas for over 50 years. Our mission is to be the community’s leader in mental wellness by providing affordable, high quality, culturally appropriate, and accessible counseling services and programs; offering excellent and highly regarded training for future mental health professionals; advocating for and creating greater awareness of the importance of mental wellness in our community; and the importance of early intervention in substance abuse and mental health treatment.

Impact

We are grateful for community support which allows us to sustain access and affordability for mental health support while developing new programs to meet dynamic community needs. Annually, our clinic holds approximately 8,000 therapy sessions at our clinics in Danville and San Ramon. An additional 3,000 sessions are held through school-based early intervention programs.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    Alamo, Danville, Dublin, East Bay, Livermore, Pleasanton, SF Bay Area, San Ramon, Tri-Valley region

  • Year Established:

    1971

  • Operational Budget:

    $1,672,000.00

  • Website:

    https://discoveryctr.net

  • TVNPA Member ✓

Dovetail Learning

Mission

Our Vision: A world of kind, connected human beings
Our Mission: Strengthening resilience in adults, youth, and children
Dovetail Learning is a nonprofit committed to empowering people to become more of who they want to be. We provide resilience training and resources, many of which are 100% free and adaptable. We have trained thousands of people and have a new book, The Heart of Resilience: Nurturing Your Inner Strength for a Joyful Life.

Impact

Thousands of people have transformed by our resilience training and would recommend it. Our trauma-informed approach supports educators, healthcare providers, parents, caregivers and others in transforming our communities and creating a path to dismantle structures of systematic discrimination.

Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area

Mission

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. Our vision is to live in a world where everyone has access to opportunities and has doors opened for them for inclusion and collaboration, and where people aren’t made to feel like they are less than because they have differences, but are instead celebrated for their differences.

Impact

We are most proud of our 22 years of creating unique and innovative programs and support services based on our members’ needs, focused on abilities and independence, and for making partnerships with the education, medical and mental health communities a priority throughout the Bay Area.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Education - All Levels, Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support, Other, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    Alamo, Danville, Dublin, East Bay, Livermore, Pleasanton, SF Bay Area, San Ramon, Sunol, Tri-Valley region

  • Year Established:

    1998

  • Operational Budget:

    $1,100,000.00

  • Guidestar Profile:

    https://www.guidestar.org/profile/91-1904304

  • Website:

    https://www.dscba.org

  • TVNPA Member ✓

Dublin Arts Collective

Mission

Our Mission: The Dublin Arts Collective (DAC) is a non-profit organization promoting and supporting visual arts in the city of Dublin and the surrounding region through collaboration with artists, the communities and other art associations.
Vision:
1. Advocating for the visual arts community
2. Providing connection and opportunities for networking and further development
3. Collaborating and partnering with city, art and business entities
4. Promoting and supporting the visual arts

Impact

Through its initiatives, the DAC has been able to promote the arts, support emerging talent, and foster a sense of community among artists in the city. We were recognized for our volunteer work and impact by the Mayor’s Award in 2019 and have been nominated as Organization of the Year for 2022

Dublin Partners In Education

Mission

Dublin Partners in Education (DPIE) is a K-12 education based non-profit organization that engages the community to raise much-needed funds in support of students and schools within the Dublin Unified School District. DPIE was originally founded in 1992 to unite the community and local businesses to bridge the funding gap in public education.

Impact

DPIE "gives-back" to all Dublin schools and their PFCs to support student programs, supplement learning materials, or to help pay for other activities. We also offer several scholarships to graduating seniors each year.

East Bay Holocaust Education Center

Mission

Our mission is to create a comprehensive resource center in the San Francisco East Bay area to educate people of all faiths about the Holocaust and honor its victims.

Impact

Since being founded in 2021 in Pleasanton, the East Bay Holocaust Education Center (EBHEC) has sponsored over 20 Holocaust education programs in the San Francisco East Bay, many accessible to the public. These include free touring exhibits, lectures, films, plays, reading groups, courses, teacher training, and student art and writing contests to educate and build a community spirit. EBHEC is most proud of recently hosting Violins of Hope East Bay from January-March 2023, which had a total of over 17,800 people attend 60 events, including:
- 3 concerts from February 5-7 (1,400 people)
- 47 free school concerts from January 31 – March 3 (13,500 students and teachers)
- 13 days of exhibits (1,700 people)
- 3 lectures (100 people)
- 4 mini-concerts (800 people)

Embarcadero Media Foundation

Mission

Our mission and purpose at Embarcadero Media Foundation is to enhance the quality of life and democracy in the San Francisco Bay Area by reporting and publishing high quality local news and information, convening events and supporting programs that lead to a more informed, equitable, engaged and cohesive community.

Impact

Embarcadero Media and its newspapers and websites have received numerous awards for editorial and design excellence, including General Excellence and Best Website multiple times from the California News Publishers Association and San Francisco Press Club.

Enneagram Prison Project

Mission

The Enneagram Prison Project (EPP) is on a mission to help people understand why we do what we do, using the Enneagram to inspire transformation - on both sides of the bars - through self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-compassion; we do the work together.

Impact

Since our founding in 2011, EPP has delivered nearly 400 trauma-informed, self-awareness courses to over 10,000 incarcerated individuals around the world. EPP helps people remember their innate goodness; we are transforming correctional facilities from places of punishment to places of healing.

Eugene O'Neill Foundation, Tao House

Mission

To promote the legacy of Eugene O'Neill, America's only Nobel Laureate playwright. O'Neill lived at Tao House in Danville when he wrote his greatest plays. Saved by the O'Neill Foundation, Tao House is a National Historic Site managed by the National Park Service. The Foundation partners with NPS by producing the plays of O'Neill and other outstanding playwrights, maintaining an Artist in Residence program, and offering a free 10-day summer theater workshop to area high school students.

Impact

"One Festival, Two Countries," the partnership to produce O'Neill festivals in Danville and New Ross, Ireland, from which O'Neill's father James emigrated. As a result, Danville and New Ross have become Friendship Cities, a civic partnership celebrated by the Irish Ambassador at Tao House.

Exceptional Needs Network

Mission

Exceptional Needs Network (ENN) is a volunteer organization founded in 2001. For most families, ENN camp is the “once a year respite” break to recharge and be able to do typical family outings while their child with special needs reaps the benefit of attending camp in an environment with his/her peers. Exceptional children. Extraordinary experiences.

Impact

Exceptional Needs Network has been providing camps since 2002. ENN has served over 1,000 campers providing one counselor for every camper.

Fertile GroundWorks

Mission

To alleviate food insecurity and improve food justice within our community by using education to empower individuals to sustainably grow food for themselves and others, then donating the fruits of these lessons to our local food pantries and community kitchens to give to our neighbors in need.

Impact

The hard work of the hundreds of community members who come to our gardens to learn while helping us grow 20,000+ pounds of fresh healthy fruits and vegetables to help our neighbors eat better every year.

Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano

Mission

Leading the fight to end hunger, in partnership with our community and in service of our neighbors in need.

Impact

For over 45 years, we have provided food to our neighbors. When the pandemic hit and we saw lines at our distribution points double almost overnight, we rose to the challenge and ensured no one went without food. We strive to serve all people experiencing hunger and commit to never turn anyone away.

Fostering Wishes

Mission

Fostering Wishes' mission is to enhance the lives of foster children in the Tri-Valley area by providing them with essential support, empowering them to become well-adjusted, and preparing them for a self-sufficient future. Our organization is driven by a deep passion for ensuring these vulnerable children receive the care, compassion, and opportunities they deserve. We aim to fill the gaps in their lives created by the chaos and uncertainty they've experienced through no fault of their own

Impact

Fostering Wishes is most proud of the tangible and positive impact it has had on foster children's lives, its ability to mobilize communities, and its commitment to fostering hope, comfort, and opportunities for a vulnerable population.

Fostering Wishes

Mission

Mission: Fostering Wishes is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for local foster children during their time in the foster system and preparing them for self-sufficiency as young adults.

Vision: Fostering Wishes envisions a future where all deserving foster children receive the necessary support to become happy, healthy, and successful young adults.

Impact

Providing a range of programs that address the needs of foster children, such as our holiday drive to provide filled duffle bags, paying for high school activities, and providing trade school scholarships for those aging out. We have a proven track record, and we have substantial support from our community.

Fostering Wishes

Mission

Fostering Wishes is committed to enhancing the lives of local foster children by supporting them through the foster system and empowering their transition to independence.
Our programs focus on preserving dignity, fostering a sense of belonging, and promoting education and confidence, paving the way for their bright futures.
Fostering Wishes envisions a future where every foster child receives comprehensive support and a nurturing environment that fosters resilience and promotes well-being.

Impact

Fostering Wishes has impacted hundreds of foster children in the Tri-Valley by providing thousands of holiday gifts and duffle bags, restoring their dignity. We've also empowered older foster youth by funding extracurricular activities and awarding trade school scholarships to support their growth.

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services

Mission

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services’ (Fred Finch) is to partner with people and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resiliency and wellness.

Impact

Fred Finch is one of few agencies specializing in care for youth at the intersection of neurodivergence and mental health diagnoses. We believe that family-centered service results in the best outcomes, and services aim to achieve health equity while keeping families together during treatment.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support, Housing - Advocacy & Shelter, Other, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    Alameda County, California, Contra Costa County, East Bay, SF Bay Area

  • Year Established:

    1891

  • Operational Budget:

    $45,706,439.00

  • Guidestar Profile:

    https://www.guidestar.org/profile/94-0474080

  • Website:

    https://www.fredfinch.org/

Futures Explored, Inc

Mission

Led by the choices of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Futures Explored creates equitable access to relevant programs, supports, and advocacy.

Impact

Futures Explored is proud to be able to provide programs and support services to approximately 500 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities ( I/DD). We have provided services for 60 years and these programs support adults with I/DD to lead the lives that they chose.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Arts - Visual & Performing, Education - All Levels, Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    Dublin, East Bay, Livermore, Pleasanton, Tri-Valley region

  • Year Established:

    1964

  • Operational Budget:

    $10,000,000.00

  • Guidestar Profile:

    https://www.guidestar.org/profile/94-1567161

  • Website:

    https://www.futures-explored.org

  • TVNPA Member ✓

Gable Heart Beats Foundation

Mission

Gable Heart Beats mission is to save lives by early detection of heart issues by funding heart screenings with an EKG and Echocardiogram and placing AEDs in schools, sports parks and community facilities.

Our Programs Include:

Funding Heart Screenings conducting EKGs and Echocardiograms
Donating AEDs to schools, sports parks and community facilities
Raising Heart Awareness through outreach and media outlets

Impact

We have funded heart screenings that has screened over 6000 youth hearts and have found 54 individuals with abnormal or even life threatening issues. We have placed 100 AEDs all over the Bay Area which includes Foothill, Amador, Valley, Monte Vista , San Ramon Valley, Dougherty, Athenian Cal High

  • Fields of Impact:

    Other

  • Location Served:

    California, SF Bay Area

  • Year Established:

    2011

  • Operational Budget:

    $6,000.00

  • Website:

    http://www.gableheartbeats.org

Go Green Initiative

Mission

The Go Green Initiative (GGI) works together with schools to protect children from adverse environmental conditions, secure access to nutritious food, and conserve natural resources for the future. Through education, training, and strategic support for schools and school districts, the GGI delivers measurable student wellness and improved academic outcomes while cultivating the next generation of environmental stewards.

Impact

Our continued work in the Tri Valley from 2002 to the present has spawned interest in the GGI nationwide. We have been able to help eliminate environmental toxins from schools and provide paid internships for students in under-resourced urban areas like Newark and Camden, NJ and Compton, CA.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Education - All Levels, Environment - Air; Land; Water, Food - Access; Advocacy & Distribution, Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    California, Dublin, East Bay, Global, Livermore, Pleasanton, SF Bay Area, Tri-Valley region, USA

  • Year Established:

    2002

  • Operational Budget:

    $988,000.00

  • Guidestar Profile:

    https://www.guidestar.org/Profile/71-0958208

  • Website:

    https://gogreeninitiative.org/

  • TVNPA Member ✓

Golden Gate Area Council Boy Scouts of America

Mission

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law..

Impact

Golden Gate Area Council serves over 13,000 youth, boys and girls from kindergarten through 18 years old, in seven Bay Area counties in Northern California: San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, Napa, and Lake.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Education - All Levels, Environment - Air; Land; Water, Other

  • Location Served:

    Alamo, Danville, Dublin, East Bay, Livermore, Pleasanton, SF Bay Area, San Ramon, Sunol, Tri-Valley region

  • Year Established:

    2020

  • Operational Budget:

    $7,400,000.00

  • Guidestar Profile:

    https://www.guidestar.org/profile/94-1156249

  • Website:

    https://www.ggacbsa.org

Goodness Village

Mission

Our mission is to improve the lives of the unsheltered population by providing a supportive living community in partnership with local businesses, cities, community members, and partner services agencies. We desire to impart basic life skills, education, counseling, micro-enterprise opportunities, apprenticeships, life experiences, peer support and resources to empower residents to improve the quality of their lives on every level.

Impact

Goodness Village, established as a 501c non-profit in 2020, was able to open its doors in June of this year to provide permanent affordable housing to those experiencing chronic homelessness. As of September of this year, we now have 28 residents living and thriving in our village community.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Housing - Advocacy & Shelter

  • Location Served:

    Tri-Valley region

  • Year Established:

    2020

  • Operational Budget:

    $900,000.00

  • Website:

    https://www.gvlivermore.org

  • TVNPA Member ✓

GRID Alternatives

Mission

GRID Alternatives envisions a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy that benefits everyone. Our mission is to build community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy.

Impact

Since 2004, we’ve installed solar for 32,441 households and engaged 49,289 people in solar education and training. We have helped low-income individuals and families save more than $734 million in energy costs while preventing over 4 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Education - All Levels, Environment - Air; Land; Water

  • Location Served:

    Alamo, California, Danville, Dublin, East Bay, Livermore, Pleasanton, SF Bay Area, San Ramon, Sunol, Tri-Valley region, USA

  • Year Established:

    2004

  • Operational Budget:

    $10,000,000.00

  • Website:

    http://gridalternatives.org

HANSAMO

Mission

Hansamo's mission is to promote diversity, Korean language, arts, and culture in the community all over Tri-valley and San Francisco Bay Area by performing Korean traditional performances, dance, and music at multi-cultural events. Hansamo also supports opening and operating Korean language classes in public high/middle schools. Hansamo's efforts would positively impact the community and the young to build an identity and cultivate an appreciation for our diverse community in their mind.

Impact

* We promote diversity in the community by hosting, participating, and performing in multi-cultural events.
* We significantly contribute to opening/operating Korean classes in the public schools in the Tri-Valley area.
* We perform and share quality Korean traditional performance in the community.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Arts - Visual & Performing, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    Alamo, Danville, Dublin, East Bay, Livermore, Pleasanton, SF Bay Area, San Ramon, Sunol, Tri-Valley region

  • Year Established:

    2011

  • Operational Budget:

    $59,360.00

  • Guidestar Profile:

    https://www.guidestar.org/profile/45-2596014

  • Website:

    https://www.hansamo.org/

Happy Hooves CA

Mission

Equine Therapy & Sustainable Farming School located in the beautiful Livermore Wine Country.

Impact

Last summer we had 1,000 kids come through our sustainable farming summer camp. We found out last month that we made it to the 3rd round selections for the CA Farm to School grant for $250,000

  • Fields of Impact:

    Education - All Levels, Environment - Air; Land; Water, Food - Access; Advocacy & Distribution, Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Tri-Valley region

  • Year Established:

    2023

  • Operational Budget:

    $300,000.00

  • Website:

    http://extendeddaychildcare.org

Harmony & Healing

Mission

Harmony & Healing artists use Zoom to deliver professional live musical visits for patients and loved ones anywhere in the world. Our performances lift spirits and take patients’ and caretaker's minds off of health challenges with music. Anyone who is invited can share in a “Virtual Visit." Our visits are a soulful, connective journey into patients' most pleasant memories and associations. Music lowers stress levels, brings about positive associations and speeds healing.

Impact

We serve all ages, from the children of the George Mark Children's House, to our precious Veterans at the VA hospital.

Hemophilia Foundation of Northern California

Mission

The Hemophilia Foundation of Northern California (HFNC) serves the needs of people impacted by bleeding disorders through enhancing quality of life by providing support, education, outreach, advocacy and research through our affiliated national foundations.

Impact

The Hemophilia Foundation of Northern California is most proud of our continuing advocacy, community, and growth. We have not only pivoted during the COVID-19 pandemic to continue providing education, but also mobilized our healthcare partners to ensure continuous medication access.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support, Other, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    Alamo, Danville, Dublin, East Bay, Livermore, Pleasanton, SF Bay Area, San Ramon, Sunol, Tri-Valley region

  • Year Established:

    1958

  • Operational Budget:

    $700,000.00

  • Website:

    https://hemofoundation.org

HERS Breast Cancer Foundation

Mission

Our mission is to support all individuals healing from breast cancer by providing post-surgical products and services regardless of financial status. Our assistance programs provide assessment and fitting services for products that help patients heal both physically and emotionally. Products provided include breast prosthetics, specialty bras, compression garments, and wigs. We are known for a high level of compassionate, individualized care and our welcoming, safe spaces.

Impact

2023 is our 25th anniversary of community services. Since its founding by three dynamic women intent on meeting the unique needs of breast cancer patients, HERS operates three Bay Area locations, completes well over 2K patient visits annually, and provides over $150K in products to under-served patients.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    Alamo, Danville, Dublin, East Bay, Livermore, Pleasanton, SF Bay Area, San Ramon, Sunol, Tri-Valley region

  • Year Established:

    1998

  • Operational Budget:

    $1,200,000.00

  • Guidestar Profile:

    https://www.guidestar.org/profile/94-3309906

  • Website:

    https://hersbreastcancerfoundation.org

  • TVNPA Member ✓

Hively

Mission

At Hively, we believe that everyone should have the resources and support they need to feel supported, cared for, and able to thrive. We help parents find and pay for quality child care, we provide parent education to ensure that children get the best start possible, we provide guidance/training for people interested in building high quality child care businesses , we provide counseling services, and we help adults and children through challenging life situations.

Impact

Hively opened the Family Resource Center in April of 2022 in Dublin where families can shop (for free) for clothing, household items, and food. We also are expanding our mental health services to Pleasanton and hope to have that opened later in 2022.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Other

  • Location Served:

    East Bay, Sunol, Tri-Valley region

  • Year Established:

    1976

  • Operational Budget:

    $25,000,000.00

  • Website:

    https://behively.org

  • TVNPA Member ✓

i-GATE Development Corporation

Mission

i-GATE is a non-profit organization dedicated to building a thriving startup community in the Tri-Valley.
Since 2010, we have made it our mission to build a vibrant and diverse network of entrepreneurs and provide them with the resources they need to succeed. We have helped over 60 companies who have raised $450M+ of follow-on funding.

Impact

In 2024 our events connected 9 Las Positas college interns to internships with Tri-Valley startups, we hosted 12 companies at Daybreak Labs, created 40 jobs, and we served over 1200 founders, funders, and ecosystem members with our events through Daybreak Labs and Startup Tri-Valley.

IGNITE Pathways

Mission

IGNITE Pathways mission is to inspire and empower the next generation of innovators and problem solvers. We strive to spread awareness about the vast opportunities in Robotics, Electronics, and Artificial Intelligence, providing resources, mentorship, coaching, and training to spark curiosity and passion in young minds.

Impact

On April 13, 2024, IGNITE Pathways led its largest outreach at the Tri-Valley Innovation Fair at Alameda Fairgrounds, drawing over 400 students and families to dive into FTC Robots' pixel challenges, FLL LEGO Robots, and Arduino demos with multiple teams, igniting a lasting spark for STEM.

LARPD Foundation

Mission

To improve the quality of life throughout the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District through advocacy, collaboration, and financial assistance, primarily focused on providing recreation opportunities for the underserved and enhancing parks and open space.

Impact

We are most proud of the impact we have on our community through our Community Support Scholarship Program. We provide financial assistance through scholarships to local youth, teens, adults, and senior citizens, giving them access to LARPD programs and activities to enrich their lives.

Little Miracles Inc.

Mission

Little Miracles is powered entirely by dedicated volunteers, committed to supplying free baby essentials to Tri-Valley families facing financial challenges. We strive to build a community where every new parent feels embraced, equipped and empowered to care for their baby.

Impact

Little Miracles proudly serves 600+ families per year, supplying them with critical baby essentials such as diapers, clothing, formula, car seats, & cribs. A network of over 250 volunteers dedicate their time and energy to ensure every baby order is packed with care and distributed with love.

Livermore Arts Association

Mission

The Livermore Art Association (LAA) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1957 to promote public interest and appreciation in the fine arts and the fine crafts, as well as to encourage the artistic progress and the development of its members. Membership is open to anyone interested in the fields of arts and crafts.

Impact

Livermore Art Association is proud of fostering community among artists and art enthusiasts in Livermore and nearby communities. We host art shows, workshops, and educational programs and offer social activities that promote connections between artists, and with the community at large.

Livermore Granada Boosters

Mission

Since 1949, our mission has been to celebrate the excellence of scholar athletes in Livermore. We accomplish this mission by promoting scholar athletic events throughout the year, hosting a joint rivals celebration at the end of each year, and hosting a community race in January.

Impact

We are proud to honor our community by celebrating student athletes, recognizing their achievements, and supporting their future endeavors though our scholarships.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Education - All Levels, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    Livermore

  • Year Established:

    1949

  • Operational Budget:

    $50,000.00

  • Website:

    https://www.livermoregranadaboosters.org/

  • TVNPA Member ✓

Livermore Jazz Society

Mission

Facilitating/Hosting a rich calendar of musical performances of jazz and other underserved musical genres in Livermore, CA and surrounding communities, through house concerts as well as conventional concert venues.

Impact

Provided 21 house concerts in 2022
On track to provide 13 house concerts in 2023

Livermore Lab Foundation

Mission

The Livermore Lab Foundation advances scientific knowledge and inspires the next generation of science and technology leaders by leveraging philanthropic investments in world-class research, education, and innovation at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

Impact

Our unique STEM student programs support students from high school through college via full-year and summer fellowships, internships, programs, and events. We connect aspiring scientists & engineers with LLNL's world-class research and facilities, pairing them with dedicated Lab staff mentors.

Livermore Pride

Mission

Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in Livermore. With a welcoming, family-focused celebration, we honor the diversity of our community, highlighting the intersectionality of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion, political ideology, and economic status. We strive to have all LGBTQ+ people feel seen and heard as valued members of our community.

Impact

We received the City of Livermore's first ever inclusionary proclamation celebrating LGBTQ history month in 2019. We have increased the size of our board and are building capacity (seeking financial support) to offer more ally trainings given heightened interest in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Education - All Levels, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    Tri-Valley region

  • Operational Budget:

    $15,000.00

  • Website:

    https://www.livermorepride.org

  • TVNPA Member ✓

Livermore Valley Arts

Mission

The Mission of Livermore Valley Arts is to offer a broad range of arts opportunities and experiences to engage, enrich, and inspire our diverse community.

Impact

We are committed to serving everyone in our community through the Arts. Throughout the year we offer more than 300 programs for over 80,000 people including community wide cultural celebrations, arts camps and classes for all ages, and live performances on the stage of the Bankhead Theater.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Arts - Visual & Performing, Education - All Levels

  • Location Served:

    Alamo, Danville, Dublin, East Bay, Livermore, Pleasanton, SF Bay Area, San Ramon, Sunol, Tri-Valley region

  • Year Established:

    1999

  • Operational Budget:

    $4,700,000.00

  • Guidestar Profile:

    https://www.guidestar.org/profile/68-0419182

  • Website:

    https://livermorearts.org/

  • TVNPA Member ✓

Livermore Valley Opera

Mission

The mission of Livermore Valley Opera (LVO) is to enrich our community by producing world class operas and fostering the careers of professional opera singers. LVO encourages a wider appreciation of opera and the associated arts through community outreach and educational programs for youth in schools.

Impact

LVO takes pride in presenting a season of four performances, held in Spring and Fall, which is considered by audiences and critics alike to be a gift to the East Bay Area. LVO is fiscally sound and produces an artistic product that astounds its audiences.

Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa

Mission

The mission of Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa is to provide community-based food programs and partner services that focus on basic needs.

Impact

Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa is most proud of its ability to provide a hot and nutritious meal to anyone in need, no questions asked, on a daily basis for nearly 40 years. Loaves and Fishes distributes more than 1,900 hot and nutritious meals per day along with groceries from five dining rooms.

Love Never Fails

Mission

We empower all people to express and experience their best sense of humanity. We do this by restoring, educating and protecting survivors of human trafficking and their community.

Impact

We are most proud of our commitment to meet people where they are, in the most extreme ways, so that they might know that they are loved, valued, and important.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Arts - Visual & Performing, Education - All Levels, Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support, Housing - Advocacy & Shelter, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    Alamo, California, Danville, Dublin, East Bay, Livermore, Pleasanton, SF Bay Area, San Ramon, Tri-Valley region, USA

  • Year Established:

    2011

  • Operational Budget:

    $4,700,000.00

  • Guidestar Profile:

    https://www.guidestar.org/profile/45-5551029

  • Website:

    http://www.loveneverfailsus.com

  • TVNPA Member ✓

Mindful Littles

Mission

Empowering students, parents and teachers to feel good by doing good – engaging in meaningful service learning and mindfulness practices to strengthen connections with each other and their communities.

Impact

Our programs have reached over 20,000 students benefiting over 40 nonprofit partners, while strengthening student connectedness to their school and local community.

Missing Man Ministry

Mission

Our mission is to serve widows and orphans in the Tri Valley and greater Bay Area.

Impact

Since our founding in 2011, Missing Man Ministry has served over 200 clients. And we have impacted 43 families in 2021 alone.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Food - Access; Advocacy & Distribution, Housing - Advocacy & Shelter, Other, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    East Bay, Tri-Valley region

  • Year Established:

    2011

  • Operational Budget:

    $40,000.00

  • Website:

    https://www.missingmanministry.org/

  • TVNPA Member ✓

Mom Relaunch Foundation

Mission

The purpose of our program is to prepare women to become financially independent. Our focus is on the IT industry where there is a lack of diversity. The success of our program comes from carefully curated career tracks and program content such as Salesforce, IBM zSystems, QA, Data Analysis, Customer Support, and Project Management. We nurture women to achieve work-life harmony and teach job readiness skills such as accountability, confidence, focus management and creating personal support systems.

Impact

We are extremely proud that we have placed 80+ moms/women in jobs in the last four years, without any external support and funding. We pride ourselves in the fact that we are a program for moms by moms. We partner with Salesforce Talent Alliance, IBM SkillsBuild platform and DataCamp.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Education - All Levels, Other, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    Alamo, California, Danville, Dublin, East Bay, Global, Livermore, Pleasanton, SF Bay Area, San Ramon, Sunol, Tri-Valley region, USA

  • Year Established:

    2021

  • Operational Budget:

    $150,000.00

  • Guidestar Profile:

    https://www.guidestar.org/Profile/84-5077844#

  • Website:

    https://www.momrelaunch.org

  • TVNPA Member ✓

Moment by Moment Photography

Mission

Through our lenses, professional photographers provide the love, hope, determination and courage of medically fragile children and their families at no cost to any family. We work within the Northern California Children's Hospitals and hospices and since 2006 we have captured over 8,000 families.

Impact

Bay Area Jefferson Award
Threads of Hope Award
Children's Hospice International award for bereavement
Journal of Palliative Care, "The Power and Potential of Photography as a Therapeutic Modality for Children with Life Impacting Illnesses"
Children's Hospice International e-journal article

Monthly Miracles

Mission

Monthly Miracles is a local community-funded nonprofit that provides life-changing "miracles" to neighbors in the Tri-Valley area facing or fighting homelessness. We mobilize and engage our donors through $1/month donations and use the funds to facilitate housing, vehicle aid, relocation services, or homelessness prevention. We develop and fund a solution that best fits each individual or family. In addition, we work hard to ensure that the clients can sustain themselves in the long term - to retain their dignity and financial independence.

Impact

We help save our neighbors from homelessness each month or prevent homelessness for about eight families/individuals. Our straightforward program facilitates a long-term solution for those ready to receive and sustain their miracles. With $1/month, we engage a wide variety of supporters: from previous clients to youth and retired neighbors on a fixed income - everyone can sow into a miracle for their neighbor in need!

Monument Crisis Center

Mission

​The Monument Crisis Center provides food, education, assistance, referrals to families and individuals in crisis situations, and promotes community awareness of needs and available resources to at-risk and low income people in Contra Costa County.​

Impact

We are proud of the connections that we make with our clients every day and the lasting experiences that we create through our programs. A few of our programs include our youth summer camp, Back-2-School Backpack Drive, and Senior Moments. We have also exceeded typical client numbers this year.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Education - All Levels, Food - Access; Advocacy & Distribution, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    California, East Bay, SF Bay Area

  • Year Established:

    2003

  • Operational Budget:

    $2,600,000.00

  • Website:

    https://monumentcrisiscenter.org/

My Good Brain

Mission

My Good Brain’s mission is to use art as a vehicle for change in teaching psychological tools for adaptive functioning in youth. The overall vision for My Good Brain is to show children a healthy, fun, and engaging way to take care of their mental health using art and play.

Impact

Supporting Local Students

In 2023, we donated 704 My Good Brain Tool Kits! Our Tool Kit Program expanded its reach towards more local public elementary schools and other public youth organizations in the Oakland, Hayward, Union City, and Fremont areas.

Narika

Mission

Narika’s mission is to promote women’s independence, economic empowerment and well-being by helping domestic violence survivors with advocacy, support and education. Narika specializes in serving the South Asian & immigrant communities of the Bay Area.

Impact

We are most proud of the grassroots community based movement we have helped build in the East Bay Area that engages volunteers and reaches survivors, our culturally responsive intervention programs that cater to the unique needs of immigrant survivors, and our first ever transitional home.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support, Housing - Advocacy & Shelter, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    East Bay, SF Bay Area, Tri-Valley region

  • Year Established:

    1992

  • Operational Budget:

    $1,250,000.00

  • Guidestar Profile:

    https://www.guidestar.org/profile/94-3162871

  • Website:

    https://www.narika.org

National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse

Mission

Our mission is to prevent prescription drug related substance use disorder and fatal overdose through our education programs for all ages and our overdose rescue training that includes the distribution of naloxone overdose rescue kits and fentanyl test strips.

Impact

We have directly educated over 30,000 community members about life-saving prescription drug and fentanyl safety and distributed over 5,000 naloxone overdose rescue kits, each with the potential to save a life. Several overdose rescues have been reported to date.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Education - All Levels, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    Alamo, California, Danville, Dublin, East Bay, Livermore, Pleasanton, SF Bay Area, San Ramon, Sunol, Tri-Valley region, USA

  • Year Established:

    2010

  • Operational Budget:

    $110,000.00

  • Guidestar Profile:

    https://www.guidestar.org/profile/90-0769605

  • Website:

    https://www.ncapda.org

New Directions Travel

Mission

New Directions believes that people who have disabilities deserve the same opportunities in life that others expect and enjoy. Our profoundly enriching travel programs expand the self-esteem of every traveler. Whole new worlds of understanding important and contributing members of our world. New Directions believes that people with disabilities deserve the same opportunities in life that most of us take for granted. We provide an atmosphere in which people with disabilities are accepted.

Impact

WE SERVE
Each year we serve over 600 adults and seniors who have brain impairments such as mild to moderate intellectual and developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome and autism. Since 1985, we have taken over 20,000 people with special needs on tours all over the world.

Next Step

Mission

Empowering women to make confident and healthy life choices when facing an unexpected pregnancy. We provide free and confidential services that include pregnancy testing and ultrasounds performed by licensed medical professionals, pregnancy and parenting education and support, material resources, and reproductive grief care for women who have experienced abortion, miscarriage, stillbirth or infertility.

Impact

Our longevity in the Tri-Valley area serving thousands of local residents and being able to operate by donations from individuals, churches, and local organizations.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support

  • Location Served:

    Alamo, Danville, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Sunol, Tri-Valley region

  • Year Established:

    19884

  • Operational Budget:

    $634,961.00

  • Website:

    https://next-step.org/

  • TVNPA Member ✓

North Carolina Youth Table Tennis Association

Mission

North Carolina Youth Table Tennis Association (NCYTTA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the sport of table tennis and leaving tangible impacts on the community. At NCYTTA, we believe in the transformative power of sports to build community, promote physical and mental health, and provide opportunities for youth growth and development.

Impact

Our various initiatives, including hosting charity tournament events, used rubber donation for African kids, facilitating volunteering opportunities, providing education, training, and support to aspiring athletes, we aim to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth and communities worldwide.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Education - All Levels, Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support, Other

  • Location Served:

    Global, USA

  • Year Established:

    2023

  • Operational Budget:

    $1,000.00

  • Guidestar Profile:

    https://ncytta.org

  • Website:

    https://ncytta.org

One Go

Mission

One Go’s mission is to provide the educational community with the necessary support and resources in an effort to close the opportunity and equity gap that exists for struggling students' success.

Impact

Supporting struggling students success at school and beyond.

Open Heart Kitchen

Mission

Open Heart Kitchen provides equitable access to nutritious food today while building a food-secure tomorrow. We deliver on this mission by working with community partners to meet the most basic needs of vulnerable people in our community and empower them to build better futures. Our work is shaped by four key principles: Dignity, Innovation, Advocacy, and Collaboration.

Impact

Open Heart Kitchen was started in 1995 by a handful of people alarmed at the growing rate of food insecurity in the Tri-Valley. Today, we serve in all three Tri-Valley cities at multiple locations. We have served over 7,000,000 meals to date, 3,000,000 of which were served during the pandemic.

Pacific Chamber Orchestra

Mission

Pacific Chamber Orchestra, now in its 33rd season, is a regional professional ensemble dedicated to sustaining and extending the rich heritage of classical music for a chamber orchestra of 8 to 42 musicians through inspiring performances and engaging educational programs. Audiences feel they are part of the performance, and are able to truly enjoy subtle details while basking in full ensemble sonorities. PCO is a resident company of Livermore’s Bankhead Theater and holds a concerts in Lamorinda

Impact

Frequently noted by critics for his creative programming and bold interpretations, Music Director Lawrence Kohl possesses the magnetic ability to engage diverse audiences from varied socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Even during periods of downturn or social turmoil, PCO has managed to thrive.

Partners For Change Tri-Valley

Mission

We are a community-based effort to empower people to chart their course out of poverty and toward self-sufficiency by intentionally creating personal relationships that bridge financial class lines.

Impact

Each 6 months, a new cohort of 10 to 20 participants attend a 16 week life skills course as a group. Thereafter groups of 3 begin setting their own goals for work, housing and/or healthcare. These partnerships meet weekly, helping and holding each-other accountable for achieving improvements.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Education - All Levels, Food - Access; Advocacy & Distribution, Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support, Housing - Advocacy & Shelter, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Tri-Valley region

  • Year Established:

    2016

  • Operational Budget:

    $75,000.00

  • Guidestar Profile:

    https://www.guidestar.org/profile/81-4326240

  • Website:

    https://www.pfctv.org

  • TVNPA Member ✓

Paws In Need

Mission

Paws In Need, a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is dedicated to improving animal welfare in our local community. Our primary mission is to reduce dog and cat overpopulation in the Tri-Valley area and beyond through an aggressive spay and neuter program that gives our local residents direct access to affordable services; and to provide cost-share financial assistance to low-income, homeless, and elderly populations to help cover a one-time expense for urgent veterinary procedures.

Impact

In 2019 and 2020 combined, our programs served almost two thousand dogs and cats in our local community. This incredible feat was accomplished by a small team of tireless volunteers who have formed reciprocal agreements with a broad network of local nonprofit organizations and veterinary providers.

Pleasanton Community of Character Collaborative

Mission

INSPIRING individuals, families, and organizations within The City of Pleasanton to take responsibility for their choices and actions;
MOTIVATING individuals, families, and organizations within The City of Pleasanton to make a difference in the world around them;
RECOGNIZING individuals, families, and organizations within The City of Pleasanton for modeling the accepted Community of Character traits, (as voted on May 23, 2005).

Impact

Selecting the Juanita Haugen Scholarship winners annually, two each from Foothill and Amador Valley High School seniors, and one from Village High. Acknowledging community members and organizations who exemplify these traits: Responsibility, Respect, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, and Self Discipline.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Education - All Levels, Other, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    Pleasanton

  • Year Established:

    2006

  • Operational Budget:

    $5,000.00

  • Website:

    https://www.communityofcharacter.org/

Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council

Mission

Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council (PCAC) encourages, supports and promotes the Arts in the Pleasanton community and schools to reflect our cultural diversity and inspire all.

Impact

PCAC spearheaded the donation campaign for building the Firehouse Arts Center and remodeling Amador Theater in Pleasanton. We have created and hosted city-wide cultural and arts events, ie. The Big Draw, Treasures of Japan, and several musical performances. PCAC has worked with many local governmental and civic organizations and cultural groups on performances that celebrate diversity and the common We have been at the forefront of arts education by developing an integrated art centered 3rdgrade curriculum working with the Ohlone Indigenous Peoples; we have awarded local high school students cash awards in our Youth Excellence in Arts (YEA!) Awards in music, literary, and visual arts and supported Pleasanton schools through the “Arts Alive” grant process. We have also worked to promote more public art installations and art experiences for the entire community.”

Pleasanton Partnerships in Education Foundation - PPIE

Mission

Pleasanton Partnerships in Education Foundation, a community-based organization, exists to enhance learning experiences for students of the Pleasanton Unified School District through a partnership of business, education and the community.

Impact

We serve all 15 Pleasanton Unified School District schools, with 14,500 students and 800 teachers, with critical supplemental staff funding, STEAM grants and innovative business-school engagement programs every year.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Education - All Levels

  • Location Served:

    Pleasanton

  • Year Established:

    1987

  • Operational Budget:

    $1,000,000.00

  • Website:

    https://www.ppie.org

  • TVNPA Member ✓

Pledge to Humanity

Mission

Pledge to Humanity actively engages local student volunteers across age level to participate in local, impactful initiatives. The organization primarily works with San Francisco Bay Area organizations, including Monument Crisis Center and Covenant House, with additional support to global organizations in Mexico, Kenya, India, and Ecuador.

Impact

Since its inception 15 years ago by Gaby Ghorbani, Pledge to Humanity has brought together 100K+ student volunteers.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Education - All Levels, Food - Access; Advocacy & Distribution, Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support, Housing - Advocacy & Shelter

  • Location Served:

    Alamo, California, Danville, Dublin, East Bay, Livermore, Pleasanton, SF Bay Area, San Ramon, Tri-Valley region

  • Year Established:

    2009

  • Operational Budget:

    $300,000.00

  • Website:

    http://www.pledgetohumanity.org

Project Sankofa Inc.

Mission

Project Sankofa Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)3 positioned to create and implement innovative programs and resources for women and high school students in the African diaspora. Our goal is to increase the percentage of students who matriculate into colleges; create an environment to improve feelings of belongingness in suburban high school communities; and provide programming that addresses identity development, emotional wellness, and college preparedness for students of the African diaspora.

Impact

African American Scholars Project (AASP) is a program under Project Sankofa Inc. AASP was awarded a Golden Bell Award from the California School Boards Association (CSBA) for its work in equity and access within the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District. In 2016, Dr. Maisha Beasley launched the program which expanded its reach to serve all four Tri-Valley school districts.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Education - All Levels, Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    California, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Tri-Valley region, USA

  • Year Established:

    2020

  • Operational Budget:

    $653,000.00

Quest Science Center

Mission

To inspire & nurture everyday exploration for lifelong engagement with science & technology. Quest Science Center is committed to fostering inclusion and to creating a welcoming experience, so people of all ages and backgrounds feel a sense of belonging & excitement in the exploration of science.

Impact

We are proud to have impacted over 11,000 students, families and residents in 2022. Our public events, focusing on authentic, hands-on exploration and learning activities are impacting the lives of students from all backgrounds.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Education - All Levels, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    Alamo, Danville, Dublin, East Bay, Livermore, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Sunol, Tri-Valley region

  • Year Established:

    2018

  • Operational Budget:

    $450,000.00

  • Guidestar Profile:

    https://www.guidestar.org/profile/82-4865787

  • Website:

    https://quest-science.org

  • TVNPA Member ✓

Rcoz

Mission

To raise awareness and build acceptance of mental health issues among South Asians through storytelling and community dialogue with experts—so people seek help before it’s too late.

Impact

We’re most proud of creating a space where South Asians can share honest stories and join in real conversations with experts. 70% feel relief after sharing, 60% feel ready to get help, and that’s how change begins.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Education - All Levels, Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    Alameda County, California, Contra Costa County, Danville, Dublin, East Bay, Global, Livermore, Pleasanton, SF Bay Area, San Ramon, Sunol, Tri-Valley region, USA

  • Operational Budget:

    $200,000.00

  • Website:

    https://www.rcoz.us/

Reins in Motion Foundation

Mission

Our mission is to enrich the lives of individuals with special needs and life threatening illness by connecting them with horses, animals, and outdoor education activities that promote healing and growth in all aspects of their daily lives.

Impact

RIM takes pride in reaching children as young as 2 with continuous support to individuals past age 18 with inclusivity to provide the best possible quality of life. RIM evolves to meet the needs of our community such as Veterans; early childhood intervention and an Alzheimer’s program in the works.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support

  • Location Served:

    Alamo, Danville, Dublin, East Bay, Livermore, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Sunol, Tri-Valley region

  • Year Established:

    2010

  • Operational Budget:

    $180,000.00

  • Website:

    https://www.reinsinmotionca.com

  • TVNPA Member ✓

Rising Sun Center for Opportunity

Mission

Building career pathways for economic equity and climate resilience in the Bay Area and Central California.

Impact

Our workforce development programs specialize in preparing youth, women, and individuals in reentry for high-road careers and green pathways that offer family-sustaining wages. We have trained and employed more than 3,050 youth and adults, while serving over 57,000 Bay Area households since 2000.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Economic Vitality, Environment - Air; Land; Water, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    Alameda County, Alamo, California, Contra Costa County, Danville, Dublin, East Bay, Livermore, Pleasanton, SF Bay Area, San Ramon, Sunol, Tri-Valley region

  • Year Established:

    1994

  • Operational Budget:

    $9,820,829.00

  • Guidestar Profile:

    https://www.guidestar.org/profile/77-0359133

  • Website:

    https://risingsunopp.org/

School of Imagination and Happy Talkers

Mission

The School of Imagination is dedicated to empowering children of all abilities to reach their full potential by providing innovative, inclusive, and evidence-based educational and therapeutic programs. Our mission is to create a brighter future where every child is celebrated for their unique abilities and supported in a caring, inclusive environment.

Impact

We are most proud of our ability to transform lives through accessible, high-quality services for children and families. In 2024, over 533 special needs and 150 typically developing children have benefited from our inclusion programs, therapies, and educational support.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Education - All Levels, Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support

  • Location Served:

    Alamo, Danville, Dublin, East Bay, Livermore, Pleasanton, SF Bay Area, San Ramon, Sunol, Tri-Valley region

  • Year Established:

    2001

  • Operational Budget:

    $4,000,000.00

  • Website:

    https://www.schoolofimagination.org

Set To Thrive

Mission

Set To Thrive seeks to ease the transition of children entering into the foster care system by providing a custom bag filled with new essential items to bring some comfort and confidence during a vulnerable time. Many youth enter the foster care system with only the clothes on their back, and little more. Our Thrive Bags are filled with a new backpack or duffel bag, two days worth of clothing, tennis shoes and hygiene items. Our goal is to bring some comfort and set each youth on a path to thrive.

Impact

Set To Thrive launched in July 2021. We have connected with many agencies in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. We have served over 200 children in our first year.

Shakespeare's Associates, Inc., dba SPARC Theater

Mission

Inspired by William Shakespeare, who through rhetoric and poetry gave voice to the deepest experience of being human, we are committed to creating community through the production of high-quality professional theater experiences. We produce and support theatrical events that celebrate the human experience. We are creating a company that is accessible and fully integrated with the Tri-Valley community and invite the participation of our Central Valley and Greater Bay Area neighbors.

Impact

Our fiscally-sound company supports growth and consistency in education programs: a 10-week in-school program equitably delivered to all LVJUSD 2nd graders and job-based learning internships. Science@Play engaged community resulting in 2 commissions from Latina writers. 17 summer theater festivals.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Arts - Visual & Performing, Education - All Levels

  • Location Served:

    Alamo, Danville, Dublin, East Bay, Livermore, Pleasanton, SF Bay Area, San Ramon, Sunol, Tri-Valley region

  • Year Established:

    2006

  • Operational Budget:

    $600,000.00

  • Guidestar Profile:

    https://www.guidestar.org/profile/38-3745834

  • Website:

    https://sparctheater.org/

  • TVNPA Member ✓

Shepherd's Gate

Mission

Our mission is to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of women and children suffering from homelessness, addiction, and domestic violence. We serve families in crisis, regardless of race, age, religion, creed, national original, disability, marital, or veteran status. Our programs address the root causes of homelessness and are court-approved for women seeking to regain custody of their children. Full programs are also provided for children healing from trauma.

Impact

Our success rate—an alumni’s ability to sustain housing, sobriety, and employment 12 months post-graduation—was 80% for 20/21; 100% maintained housing and sobriety. In 20/21, 303 individuals received 10,893 bed nights, trauma-informed care, family reunification services, and homelessness prevention.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Inc.

Mission

Unfortunately, there are painfully few options for guardians unable to provide a bed for their child. Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Inc. (SHP) was founded in 2012 to fulfill a specific mission—to see that "No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town!" Through tremendous efforts of SHP Chapters, volunteers, and generous donations, twin beds are built and delivered fully furnished to children ages 3-17 who sleep on floors, couches, and other inadequate situations without the luxury of sleeping on a bed.

Impact

The CA-Alameda Chapter was established in May 2018. Passionately embracing our mission statement and fiercely addressing the emerging and persistent issue of child bedlessness in “their town!” They have built and delivered 420 fully furnished twin beds to bedless children within their service area.

Social Fulcrum

Mission

Social Fulcrum is all about bringing together volunteers who want to serve their community and organizations who need volunteers to serve their purpose.

Impact

It is a social market place connecting volunteers to organizations. It offers a one-stop shop to serve society and earn volunteer credits instantly.

Special Operations - Finding Kids

Mission

Our mission is to protect children and to work towards a society that prioritizes the safety and well-being of its most precious citizens. The organization hires boots-on-the-ground private investigators to find and help missing and exploited children who are most at risk of being trafficked for sex.

Impact

Since our inception in 2017, we have found over 100 missing children, extended counseling and aftercare to 71 children and families, and identified and prosecuted 36 predators.

Spectrum Community Services

Mission

Spectrum Community Services strives to improve the health and safety of seniors and low income residents in Alameda County by enhancing their quality of life and helping them age at home with dignity.

Impact

Spectrum Community Services is proud to give more than a nutritious meal, never missing a day of service; we serve over 200,000 meals to older adults, plus the social & human connection we all need. Keeping the lights on, the water heater/HVAC working, we are here ensuring the healthy & safety of all.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Food - Access; Advocacy & Distribution, Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support, Other, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol

  • Year Established:

    1971

  • Operational Budget:

    $7,750,000.00

  • Website:

    https://www.spectrumcs.org/

  • TVNPA Member ✓

St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County

Mission

St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County (SVdP) serves vulnerable county residents by providing aid to feed, clothe, shelter and heal neighbors in need. SVdP provided over $4.5 million of in-kind aid, (mostly food), and $1.8 million of financial aid, (rental & utility aid) in FY 22-23. The core service SVdP provides is the “Home Visit” where SVdP’s trained volunteers, provide compassionate aid to people in need.

Impact

In 2024, St. Vincent de Paul is celebrating 60 years of service to individuals and families in need. This long-standing, trusted service to people in crisis is highlighted by the dedicated service of our 700 trained volunteers. SVdP was named the "Nonprofit of the Year 2023" by Sen. Steven Glazer.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Food - Access; Advocacy & Distribution, Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support, Housing - Advocacy & Shelter

  • Location Served:

    Alamo, Danville, East Bay, San Ramon

  • Year Established:

    1964

  • Operational Budget:

    $5,101,266.00

  • Guidestar Profile:

    https://www.guidestar.org/profile/94-1448577

  • Website:

    https://svdp-cc.org

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley

Mission

Our mission: to care, to educate, to discover. Our vision: to heal humanity through science and compassion, one patient at a time. We are committed to being a forward-thinking and community-driven healthcare system to ensure that patients and their families have world-class medical care and lifesaving services and technology, close to home.

Impact

Serving over 200,000 patients annually, Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley leverages the extensive educational, research, and clinical expertise of Stanford Medicine to provide exceptional, patient-centered care and to meet the health care needs of this rapidly growing community.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support

  • Location Served:

    Alamo, Danville, Dublin, East Bay, Livermore, Pleasanton, SF Bay Area, San Ramon, Sunol, Tri-Valley region

  • Year Established:

    1961

  • Operational Budget:

    $439,000,000.00

  • Website:

    https://stanfordhealthcare.org/tri-valley/

Sunflower Hill

Mission

To create places and spaces where adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) live, work, learn, and thrive as part of the greater community.

Impact

In 2020 we opened our first affordable, independent housing community for people with I/DD, Sunflower Hill at Irby Ranch in Pleasanton, where we provide programs that support independence. We also provide gardening programs, cooking & social engagement classes to people with I/DD in the community.

Swords to Plowshares

Mission

War causes wounds and suffering that last beyond the battlefield. Swords to Plowshares' mission is to support veterans as they navigate the challenges of post-military life, and to prevent and end veteran homelessness through wrap-around care and informed advocacy.

Impact

Each year, Swords to Plowshares serves 3,000 vulnerable Bay Area veterans experiencing homelessness and financial instability with counseling and case management (600+), supportive housing (500+)homeless prevention (450+), employment (100+), food assistance (90,000+), and legal services (400+).

  • Fields of Impact:

    Food - Access; Advocacy & Distribution, Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support, Housing - Advocacy & Shelter, Other, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    Alameda County, Contra Costa County, East Bay, SF Bay Area

  • Year Established:

    1974

  • Operational Budget:

    $35,000,000.00

  • Website:

    https://www.swords-to-plowshares.org/about

Teen Esteem

Mission

Teen Esteem's goal is to educate, equip and empower students, parents and the community on issues young people face, while addressing the importance of self-respect and respect for others. We promote a message of healthy choices and risk avoidance using accurate and up-to-date statistics and information. Teen Esteem's dynamic, relevant presentations address today's challenges found at school and home. Our message to students is that your value is not based on what you do, but on who you are.

Impact

Since 1994, we've reached over 350,000 students and parents in the Tri-Valley through classroom presentations, school assemblies and parent education events. Topics we address include: mental health, suicide, social media, gaming, substance abuse, prescription drugs, vaping, bullying & relationships.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Education - All Levels, Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support

  • Location Served:

    Alamo, Danville, Dublin, East Bay, Livermore, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Tri-Valley region

  • Year Established:

    1994

  • Operational Budget:

    $612,585.00

  • Guidestar Profile:

    https://www.guidestar.org/profile/20-1598494

  • Website:

    https://www.teenesteem.org/

  • TVNPA Member ✓

Tha Town

Mission

Tha Town is a digital hub of resources “to help all” by providing valuable information and access to resources for community citizens in need - we focus on reaching underprivileged and under-resourced populations in the community who need resources but are often uninformed about access to those resources.

Impact

Tha Town was founded in response to the Covid crisis to help low income citizens access critical resources for food, health, etc. The Town also established a Junior Journalist program to train and support high school students who aspire to gain journalist credentials and help their communities.

  • Fields of Impact:

    People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    East Bay

  • Year Established:

    2021

  • Operational Budget:

    $120,000.00

  • Website:

    https://www.thatown.org/

The American Legion - Mount Diablo Post 246

Mission

To enhance the well-being of America's veterans, their families, our military, and our communities by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.

Impact

Suport to veteran service organizations (East Bay Stand Down, Stand Down on the Delta, Blue Star Moms, community college student veteran organizations, etc.), youth programs (e.g., Scouting, Boys State, Girls State, and High School Oratorical Contest), and Parks RFTA personnel and their families.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Education - All Levels, Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support, Other, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    Alamo, Danville, San Ramon

  • Year Established:

    1921

  • Operational Budget:

    $26,000.00

  • Website:

    https://www.americanlegionpost246.org/

The Crayon Initiative

Mission

We bring happiness to children who are facing the stress of hospitalization by giving them the freedom that comes with creative play.

Impact

We have donated over 875,000 packs of crayons to hospitalized patients to use to express themselves through creative play, all while keeping over 425,000 pounds of non-biodegradable crayons out of the landfill.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Arts - Visual & Performing, Environment - Air; Land; Water, Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support

  • Location Served:

    Alamo, California, Danville, Dublin, East Bay, Livermore, Pleasanton, SF Bay Area, San Ramon, Sunol, USA

  • Year Established:

    2013

  • Operational Budget:

    $450,000.00

  • Guidestar Profile:

    https://www.guidestar.org/profile/80-0938971

  • Website:

    https://thecrayoninitiative.org

  • TVNPA Member ✓

The Sam Taylor Foundation

Mission

The Sam Taylor Foundation provides mental wellness and suicide prevention education for young people, and free mental health counseling for teens and young adults. We believe that cost, lack of insurance or lack of access should never be a barrier to young people receiving mental healthcare. We strive to reduce the stigma of mental health challenges, and to encourage young people to talk about their mental health struggles and seek help through qualified mental health professionals.

Impact

In our two years since founding, we have provided full courses of free mental health therapy for dozens of teens and young adults through a partnership with BetterHelp. We recently held a community awareness walk and raised enough money to fund over 200 additional therapy sessions.

Tri-Valley Air Quality Climate Alliance

Mission

We are a Tri-Valley organization dedicated to informing our communities about local air quality problems and their health impacts. We advocate for local, long-term, sustainable mitigation-strategies for poor air quality and climate impacts. From our diverse population we draw local leaders and advisors for guidance and counsel, as well as scientists and engineers to develop science-based insight and solutions.

Impact

We bring Air Quality & Climate lessons and expert advice to schools, public events, civic groups, & local governments. We provide home air filter box fans to reduce exposure to air pollutants. We incentivize zero-emission electric landscaping equipment.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Education - All Levels, Environment - Air; Land; Water

  • Location Served:

    Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Tri-Valley region

  • Year Established:

    2020

  • Operational Budget:

    $100,000.00

  • Website:

    http://tvaqca.org/

  • TVNPA Member ✓

Tri-Valley CAREs (Communities Against a Radioactive Environment)

Mission

Tri-Valley CAREs works to strengthen global security by stopping the development of new nuclear weapons in the U.S. and promoting the elimination of nuclear weapons globally. We seek to educate and include the public in decision making on the nuclear weapons work being done at Livermore Laboratory (LLNL), work toward an equitable cleanup of the toxic and radioactive pollution at LLNL Mainsite and its Site 300 testing facility, and to achieve justice for workers made ill by on-the-job exposures.

Impact

Since 1983, Tri-Valley CAREs has intervened to prevent many proposed projects at LLNL that posed risks to public health, the environment and global security. We have pushed the government to conduct a more thorough cleanup and educated the public about the complex issues that surround nuclear weapons.

Tri-Valley Haven

Mission

Tri-Valley Haven creates homes safe from abuse,
Contributes to a more peaceful society,
One person, one family, one community at a time.
Together, we build a world without violence.

Impact

Tri-Valley Haven provides shelter to victims of domestic violence. We are the only organization in the Tri-Valley that provides a confidential shelter and the only shelter that accepts teenage boys as part of the program. Food, clothing and legal services are also provided.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Food - Access; Advocacy & Distribution, Housing - Advocacy & Shelter

  • Location Served:

    Danville, Dublin, East Bay, Livermore, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Sunol, Tri-Valley region

  • Year Established:

    1977

  • Operational Budget:

    $1,650,000.00

  • Guidestar Profile:

    https://www.guidestar.org/profile/94-2462357

  • Website:

    https://trivalleyhaven.org/

  • TVNPA Member ✓

Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance

Mission

Founded in 2014, TVNPA's mission is to provide advocacy, collaboration, and education to strengthen nonprofit organizations enriching our communities. We focus on capacity building and resource sharing to empower these organizations with essential tools and support, enhancing their ability to serve effectively and create a sustainable impact for the Tri-Valley community and beyond.

Impact

TVNPA is proud of our four pillars: CommonPoint Nonprofit Center providing co-working space, the TVNF Grant Fund which boosts financial capabilities, the Antipoverty Collaborative tackling social issues, and our Free Educational programs that build capacity for over 200 nonprofits in the Tri-Valley.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Arts - Visual & Performing, Education - All Levels, Environment - Air; Land; Water, Food - Access; Advocacy & Distribution, Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support, Housing - Advocacy & Shelter, People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    Tri-Valley region

  • Year Established:

    2014

  • Operational Budget:

    $600,000.00

  • Guidestar Profile:

    https://www.guidestar.org/profile/47-4672151

  • Website:

    https://www.tvnpa.org

  • TVNPA Member ✓

Tri-Valley REACH

Mission

Tri-Valley REACH builds local inclusive communities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live independently by providing resources, education, activities, community, and housing opportunities.

Impact

Tri-Valley REACH has worked for over 30 years to deliver a path towards independence for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At REACH, we believe housing is the key to independence. Our rents start as low as $350 per month.

US CHINESE DANCE ASSOCIATION

Mission

Founded in 2014, US Chinese Dance Association (USCDA) is a nonprofit organization with the mission to showcase and promote Chinese culture by presenting high quality performing and fine arts projects. We strive to foster a deeper understanding and love for Chinese culture through dance and art.

Impact

USCDA has over 20 member organizations consisting of art education programs (Chinese dance, Shaolin martial arts, children’s theater, music academies, etc.) serving the greater SF Bay Area and has presented numerous well-received local and professional events and the WeShine World Dance Competition.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Arts - Visual & Performing

  • Location Served:

    SF Bay Area

  • Year Established:

    2014

  • Operational Budget:

    $100,000.00

  • Website:

    https://uschinadance.org/index.html

Valley Humane Society

Mission

Valley Humane Society (VHS) creates a brighter future for cats and dogs by encouraging and strengthening the bond between people and pets. VHS rescues and rehabilitates companion animals, champions responsible caretaking, shares pets’ soothing affections with people in need of comfort, and supports and preserves existing pet-guardian relationships.

Impact

Supporting homeless pets, helping keep animals out of shelters, supporting all community members through pet therapy visits, and opening a veterinary surgery center in 2022.

Valley Veterans Foundation

Mission

Valley Veterans Foundation (VVF) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization providing financial support and other resources for military student veterans and their families while pursuing post-secondary education.

Impact

Our Foundation provides two main scholarships in the form of a Honoring Women Veterans Scholarship and Challenge Grant Scholarships which are open to all Student Veterans.
Our 3rd, and most recent area of emphasis, provides student veterans with specific emergency funds for needs that are outside.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Education - All Levels, Food - Access; Advocacy & Distribution, Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support

  • Location Served:

    Dublin, East Bay, Livermore, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Sunol, Tri-Valley region

  • Year Established:

    2007

  • Operational Budget:

    $20,000.00

  • Website:

    https://valleyveteransfoundation.org/

  • TVNPA Member ✓

Wellness Together

Mission

Wellness Together provides innovative mental health solutions to promote student mental health awareness, advocacy, and access. Our mission is to deliver effective mental health services for individuals and families everywhere.

Impact

Since 2016, Wellness Together has facilitated counseling sessions with over 110,000 students and families. In the 2022-2023 school year, we provided access to mental health services and supports to over 145,730 K-12 students, 20,300 college students, and 33,390 educators.

WHITE PONY EXPRESS

Mission

White Pony Express (WPE) is on a mission to eliminate hunger through our Food Rescue Program by recovering and delivering an average of 11,500 pounds of healthy, surplus food every day to address the problems of hunger, malnutrition, food waste and the resulting negative environmental impact. This work is accomplished in partnership with a network of food donors, community recipient agencies, volunteers and staff. Each year, WPE delivers to 130,000 vulnerable neighbors free of charge.

Impact

WPE’s Food Rescue Program has grown over the past 12 years, allowing us to recover and deliver over 31 million pounds of food . What makes WPE’s program unique is not just the scale of our food recovery, but the intentionality behind it as we provide equitable access to curated, healthy food.

  • Fields of Impact:

    Economic Vitality, Education - All Levels, Environment - Air; Land; Water, Food - Access; Advocacy & Distribution, Health - Access; Mental & Physical Support

  • Location Served:

    Contra Costa County

  • Year Established:

    2013

  • Operational Budget:

    $3,245,984.00

  • Guidestar Profile:

    https://www.guidestar.org/profile/46-5220565

  • Website:

    https://whiteponyexpress.org/

Z-Cares Foundation

Mission

The Z-Cares Foundation mission is to encourage meaningful conversations about youth mental health while reducing the stigma throughout communities.

Impact

Providing youth mental health awareness training, documentary screening, webinars and conferences to enable thousands of youth and their parents and guardians to have positive dialogues and reduce the stigma around anxiety, depression and a broad range of mental health concerns.

  • Fields of Impact:

    People Support - Equity & Inclusion; LGBTQI; Seniors; Women; Youth

  • Location Served:

    East Bay, SF Bay Area

  • Year Established:

    2019

  • Operational Budget:

    $200,000.00

  • Website:

    https://www.zcares.org

What We Do
Three Valleys Community Foundation seeks to strengthen our vibrant Three Valleys region and beyond through inclusive leadership, thoughtful funding, informed giving, and collaborative action. We partner with donors who care about our community and connect them with impactful local organizations to make a real difference to the communities we serve.

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Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1720
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Main Office
225 Spring Street
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Contra Costa Office
2700 Camino Ramon, Suite 140
San Ramon, CA 94583

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