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| The Bay Area Black United Fund supports African American and other communities of color agencies that provide services that support families, children, youth and seniors. BABUF member agencies foster cultural understanding through the arts, promote community health care, supports services for women in distress and works to empower individuals. |
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Building Strong Communities
Supporting Families and Children
Providing Youth and Senior Development
Fostering Cultural Understanding and the Arts
Promoting Health Care
Empowering Individuals
Support Services For Women in Distress
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| Building Strong Communities |
| BAY AREA BLACK UNITED FUND (BABUF) | Dedicated to raising funds for community-based agencies to ensure that the needs of African Americans and other communities-of-color continue to be met.
1212 Broadway, Suite 730, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 763-7270
Web: www.babuf.org
94-2602958 Code #100 |
| COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE | Provides youth leadership training; research, analysis and development in communities of color; and acts as a fiscal sponsor to several Bay Area organizations.
321 Bell Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Phone: (650) 327-5846
Web: www.cdi-usa.org
94-2814128 Code #169 |
| EAST OAKLAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | Promotes affordable housing, social welfare and economic development of low-income families residing in the East Bay Area.
1406 Seminary Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621
Phone: (510) 569-8231
94-2936982 Code #199 |
| HOUSING RIGHTS | Our goal is to eliminate discrimination in housing, prevent evictions and encourage diversity in our communities.
P.O. Box 12895 Berkeley, CA 94712
Phone: (510) 548-8776
94-3064129 Code #227 |
| INGELSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER | For more than 15 years, the center provides educational, recreational, and employment placement services for high-risk youth and young adults.
1345 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112
Phone: (415) 587-5513
Web: www.inglesidecc.org
94-3044184 Code # 121 |
| JESUS IS THE ANSWER (JITA) | Jesus Is the Answer Ministries is a faith-based organization that was created to develop projects aimed at rehabilitative services for youth and young adults.
1207 East 33rd Street Oakland, CA 94610
Phone (800) 773-5482
Web: www.jita.org
91-2156246 Code #248 |
| MARIN FAMILY ACTION | Advocates for affordable housing and provides financial self-help programs such as how to repair your credit. Work with communities, government and businesses to strengthen and enhance family life.
30 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael, CA 94903
Phone:(415) 444-0915
20-0279421 Code # 233 |
| WEST BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | Promotes economic and social revitalization with particular attention to residents in West Berkeley who are low-income.
2530 San Pablo Avenue, Suite F, Berkeley, CA 94702
Phone: (510) 845-4106
Web: ww.westberkeley.com
94-3128138 Code # 206 |
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| Supporting Families and Children |
| AFRICAN AMERICAN PARENT CENTER | Since 1992, the Center has provided parent education workshops to African-American parents and class trainers. It also focuses on culturally appropriate parenting practices from historical traditional perspectives.
8917 Thermal Street, Oakland, CA 94605
Phone: (510) 562-1283
94-3168551 Code #104 |
| BARBARA ALEXANDER ACADEMY | Provides youth ages 14 to 23 with an innovative alternative in high school to enable them to earn their high school diplomas.
7628 Potrero Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Phone: (510) 375-3107
31-1727594 Code #257 |
| BIG BROTHER BIG SISTERS OF THE EAST BAY | Seeks to build self-worth and confidence in children by supporting them in reaching their individual best through consistent relationships with caring and encouraging adults.
7700 Edgewater Drive, Suite 333, Oakland, CA 94621
Phone: (510) 729-5050
Web: www.bgcoakland.org
94-2380411 Code #201 |
| BLACK ADOPTION PLACEMENT AND RESEARCH CENTER | Over 20 years experience recruiting, training, and certifying adoptive and foster families for the placement of African American and all children waiting for permanent homes.
17801 Edgewater Drive, Ste. 2000, Oakland, CA 94621
Phone: (510) 430-3600
Web: www.baprc.org
94-2910400 Code #142 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OAKLAND | Since 1941, BGCO has provided safe places for more than 2,000 school-age children from disadvantaged neighborhoods to learn, grow and benefit from ongoing relationships with adults.
P.O. Box 23203, Oakland, CA 94623
Phone: (510) 444-8211
Web: www.bgcoakland.org
94-1279794 Code #145 |
| BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCY | Providing services to low-income and homeless families, and individuals to overcome obstacles to achieve health and self-sufficiency through economic development, housing, community building, and support services.
2065 Kittredge Street, Suite E, Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (510) 649-1930
Web: www.self-sufficiency.org
51-0173390 Code #202 |
| CENTER FOR FAMILY COUNSELING | Provides an array of free counseling services to families and youth at risk of becoming involved with the juvenile justice system.
9925 International Blvd., Suite 6, Oakland, CA 94603
Phone: (510) 562-3731
94-2494663 Code #109 |
| EDUCATION: THE FAMILY AFFAIR | A comprehensive program which trains parents, students and educators on their respective roles in the student's educational process and preparation for higher education.
P.O. Box 1744, El Cerrito, CA 94530-1744
Phone: (510) 237-5393
94-2602958 Code #208 |
| FAMILY BUILDERS BY ADOPTION | Finds children in foster care permanent, adoptive families. Provides a complete continuum of services for families in the nine Bay Area counties at no cost.
528 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610
Phone: (510) 272-0204 Fax: (510) 272-0277
E-mail: kids@familybuilders.org
Web: www.familybuilders.org
94-2936989 Code #158 |
| HUG PROJECT | Provides benefits in three areas - seniors, children, and Wonderful Intergeneration Program and child care sites.
3021 Brookdale Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602
Phone: (510) 533-0431
94-3220428 Code #174 |
| JUMP/PREP | This unique after-school literacy program created for Kindergarten - 5th-grade students offers a wealth of academic enrichment where individual creativity can be cultivated.
1975 Post Street, Suite 211, San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 359-0059
94-1393432 Code #181
| RIVER NILE CORPORATION | Provides educational symposiums and feasibility studies on subjects affecting low-income communities: unemployment, job creation, affordable housing, and community reinvestment.
7496 Forest Street, Gilroy, CA 95020
Phone: (408) 848-1225
Web: www.kemetic-inst.org
77-0491348 Code#260 |
| THADD BROWN BOYS ACADEMY | An urban elementary school/after-school program committed to providing a life-affirming, spiritual and academic experience for African American boys.
1345 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112
Phone: (415) 452-0391
93-1187368 Code #166 |
| WHITNEY YOUNG CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC. | Provides enhanced academic, social, artistic and multicultural experiences for children ages 2-12, most from disadvantaged families, and includes the mainstreaming of handicapped children.
100 Whitney Young Circle, San Francisco, CA 94124
Phone: (415) 821-7550
Web: www.whitneyyoungcdc.com
94-1637699 Code #136 |
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| Providing Youth and Senior Development |
| BERKELEY YOUTH ALTERNATIVES | Provides crisis counseling, youth employment opportunities, recreation, after-school tutorial, mentorship program, computer instruction, cultural appreciation, arts, crafts, summer day camp, kindergarten, and after-school day care.
1255 Alston Way, Berkeley, CA 94702
Phone: (510) 845-9010 Fax:
Web: www.byaonline.org
94-1711728 Code #129 |
| BAYVIEW HUNTERS POINT MULTIPURPOSE SENIOR SERVICES, INC. | BHPMSS helps low income, primarily African American elders remain independent in their community through comprehensive senior center and adult day health center services.
1250 LaSalle San Francisco, CA 94124
Phone: (415) 826-4774
94-2186268 Code #230 |
| CENTER FOR ELDERS INDEPENDENCE | Provides affordable, integrated health care services to the elderly, which promotes autonomy, quality of life and the ability for individuals to live in their communities.
510 17th Street, Suite 400, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 433-1150
Web: www.cei.elders.org
94-3122346 Code #203 |
| CENTER ON JUVENILE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE (CJCJ) | Juveniles and adults facing imprisonment are provided safe and effective alternatives to incarceration. Also, educates the public on the effects, cost of incarceration.
54 Dore Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 621-5661 Fax: (415) 621-5661
Web: www.cjcj.org
94-3136811 Code #110 |
| GIRLS INC. OF WEST CONTRA COSTA COUNTY | Since 1975 the organization has provided a safe, nurturing environment for girls 6-18 year old, and offers after-school programs, computer technology, economic literacy, entrepreneur classes, and other programs that focus on the special needs of girls.
260 Broadway, Richmond, CA 94804
Phone: (510) 232-5440
Web: www.girlsinccontracosta.org
51-0172193 Code #119 |
| HIGHER LEARNING EDUCATIONAL PLANNING | Provides personalized college planning support services to all students to have equal opportunity and access to institutions of higher learning.
2527 84th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605
Phone: (510) 562-4926
94-2602958 Code: #252 |
| EAST BAY YOUTH CONSORTIUM | EBYC's primary goals and objectives are centered on the positive development of "troubled" and "high-risk" inner-city youth.
711 22nd Street, Richmond, CA 94801
Phone: (510) 233-7566
Web: www.imjustmeinc.org
94-0375885 Code #204 |
| LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE | Provides a comprehensive sequence of leadership development programs that train young people to identify social and community problems and implement a plan of action.
1629 Telegraph Avenue, 5th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 267-9770
33-0488726 Code #165 |
| LEND A HAND FOUNDATION | LAHF’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for inner-city youth. Provides excursion passes, workshops, annnual Back to School giveaways.
8105 Capwell Drive, Oakland, CA 94621
Phone: (510) 553-1262 - Ext. 2
Web: www.lendahandfoundation.org
94-3293372 Code #182 |
| NETWORK FOR ELDERS | This organization provides comprehensive services to Bayview Hunters Point frail elders and their families to increase the seniors independence and enhance their quality of life.
1555 Burke Avenue, Suite A, San Francisco, CA 94124
Phone: (415) 647-5353
94-3174995 Code #107 |
| WITH LOVING CARE, INC. D.B.A. (Ansari House) | Provides a residential treatment program for abandoned, abused, neglected and emotionally troubled youth.
123 12th Street, Richmond, CA 94801
Phone: (510) 236-4178
94-0238408 Code #137 |
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| Fostering Cultural Understanding and the Arts |
| BLACK AMERICANS TRAINING FOR ADULTHOOD, (BATA) | Provides youth and those who serve them with systems and programs to prevent delinquency while teaching history, cultural values/morals, and multicultural respect.
2946 Georgia Street, Oakland, CA 94602
Phone: (510) 530-3678
94-3067249 Code #108 |
| EAST BAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | Multicultural arts education programs and performance opportunities with socially relevant themes enhance self-esteem and academic skills while reducing violence among 3,000 disadvantaged youth.
339-11th Street, Richmond, CA, 94801
Phone: (510) 234-5624
Web: www.eastbaycenter.org
94-1692171 Code #115 |
| CASTLEMONT HIGH SCHOOL | The Castleer Vocal Ensemble is an exceptional vocal outlet for high school students in Oakland's inner city. Located at East Oakland School–Castlemont Community Campus.
8601 MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94605
Phone: (510) 879-3010
94-2602958 Code #253 |
| HEALTH & HUMAN RESOURCE EDUCATION CENETER | Provides the public with expressions of health and creativity to counteract unhealthy and pervasive media imagery.
1904 Franklin Street, #170, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 451-7099
Web: www.hhrec.org
95-2901569 Code #258 |
| OAKLAND YOUTH ORCHESTRA (OYO) | OYO's 41st anniversary season. Consists of over 80 talented music students, ages 12-22, who rehearse and perform under the leadership of Maestro Michael Morgan.
Alice Arts Center 1428 Alice Street, #202M, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 832-7710
Web: www.oyo.org
94-3029514 Code #209 |
| PIVOTAL POINT YOUTH SERVICES, INC. | Provides employment and other comprehensive support services to foster youth to promote self-sufficiency for a productive and prosperous transition into adulthood.
2647 International Blvd, Suite 420, Oakland, CA 94601
Phone (510) 536-6604
Web: www.ppys.org
91-2147597 Code #250 |
| WEE POETS | Helps children develop reading, writing, public speaking and self-esteem and trains teenagers to be Television Technicians as alternatives to using alcohol, drugs and gang violence.
2012 Grant Street, Suite 2, Berkeley, CA 94703
Phone: (510) 848-6905
94-312339 Code #134 |
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| Promoting Health Care |
| AIDS PROJECT THE EAST BAY | Is committed to the prevention of the spread HIV and to the provision of culturally sensitive and effective services to all in Alameda County.
1755 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 663-7980
Web: www.aped.org
94-3061583 Code #178 |
| ALLEN TEMPLE (HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES MINISTRIES | Serves East Oakland; and greater Oakland, residents by providing essential, low-cost, quality social and health services.
8715 International Blvd. Oakland, CA 94621
Phone (510) 544-3914
Web: www.allen-temple.org
73-1631545 Code #241 |
| ARIEL OUTREACH AND MISSIONS MINISTRIES | Provides shelter, food, clothing, education/literacy, computer skills, résumé writing, and other human and social services to men, women, and children. Has served over 27,000 people.
2600 Ritchie Street, Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 430-9503
31-1687353 Code # 242 |
| BLACK COALITION ON AIDS | The Black Coalition on AIDS provides housing, case management and other services, HIV prevention and education, and health promotion addressing other black health disparities.
2800 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone: (415) 615-9945
Web: www.bcoa.org
94-3098879 Code #144 |
| CALIFORNIA PREVENTION EDUCATIONAL PROJECT | Provides comprehensive health education, HIV/STD treatment, case management, peer treatment advocacy to people who are living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.
1755 Broadway, 5th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 874-7850
Web: www.calpep.org
94-2971732 Code: #150 |
| CHILDREN's HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FOR (SICKLE) CELL CENTER PROGRAM | Provides a medical safety net for thousands of area kids who not otherwise have access to vital health services.
747 52ND Street, Oakland, CA 94609
Phone: (510) 428-3300
Web: www.childrenshospitaloakland.org
94-0382330 Code #245 |
| FREE AT LAST | Provides street outreach, HIV prevention, outpatient/residential treatment, youth intervention, education, and transitional housing to foster personal, family and community recovery.
1796 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Phone: (650) 462-6999
Web: www.free-at-last.com
94-3193317 Code #117 |
| HEALTHY OAKLAND | Healthy Oakland is a West Oakland agency that provides free to low-cost medical care, family resources, nutrition education, and physical fitness instruction.
2580 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone (510) 444-9655
Web: www.healthyoakland.org
71-0902919 Code #246 |
| WESTSIDE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, INC. | Provides prevention, case management, in-home support, crisis intervention to youth, families and adults suffering from mental illness, substance abuse, HIV and related illnesses.
1153 Oak Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
Phone: (415) 431-9000 Fax: (415) 431-1420
Web: westsidementalhealth.citysearch.org
94-1164909 Code #135 |
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| Empowering Individuals |
| AFRICAN AMERICAN HEALTH SUMMIT—CRITICAL MASS HEALTH CONDUCTORS | Provides Bay Area African American Health Summit bi-annually and is recruiting 4,650 African American volunteers to promote the freedom good health practices bring.
1212 Broadway, Suite 730, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 763-7270
Web: www.babuf.org
94-2692958 Code 262 |
| BLACK WOMEN ORGANIZED FOR EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (BWOED) | TProvides a broad range of services to girls, including general information and referral services, women’s health education and support groups.
920 Peralta Steet, Suite 2-A, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 763-9523
94-2972818 Code#141 |
| JUBILEE WEST, INC. | Works with the West Oakland community by providing the tools that people can choose to empower themselves in controlling their own lives and meeting their needs.
1485 8th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: (510) 839-6776
Web: www.jubileewestinc.com
94-2793188 Code#122 |
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| Support Services For Women in Distress |
| A SAFE PLACE | Provides shelter services to battered women/children, enabling them to break the cycle of violence by regaining a sense of self-esteem and empowerment.
1150 Murmansk Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: (510) 986-8600
Web: www.asafeplacedvs.org
94-2491881 Code #101 |
| ASIAN WOMEN's SHELTER | Asian Women's Shelter is dedicated to ending domestic violence through a multilingual/multicultural shelter program for women and children, and to innovative collaborations for community prevention.
3543 18th Street, Suite 19, San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: (415) 751-7110
Web: www.sfaws.org
94-3030212 Code #105 |
| CASA VICENTIA | Homeless shelter for pregnant women between the ages of 18-25. These services include parenting classes, building stronger families, eliminating child abuse and neglect.
3210 62nd Avenue Oakland, CA 94605
Phone: (510) 729-0316
94-2991318 Code #229 |
| G.O.A.L.S. (Greater Options and Assistance for Lifelong Success) For Women | Advocates for women and their families to ensure access and support to culturally appropriate mental and physical health services.
4236 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Oakland, CA 94609
Phone: (510) 985-0500
Web: www.goalsforwoman.org
94-4605707 Code#234 |
| THE HOME OF COMFORT | Provides a clean, sober, and structured environment for women and children in distress, including food and clothing 24 hours a day.
3044 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, Oakland, CA 94609
Phone: 510-923-1388
94-32700505 Code #164 |
| THE SOLID FOUNDATION, INC. | The Foundation provides both residential and outpatient drug treatment to the chemically dependent; also serves pregnant mothers as well as their infants and older children.
P.O. Box 19182, Oakland, CA 94619
Phone: (510) 482-6490
Web: www.solidfoundation@msn.com
94-3045151 Code #131 |
| WOMEN'S RECOVERY ASSOCIATION | Women's Recovery Association assists women, adolescent girls, and their families in recovering from alcohol and chemical dependency through a full range of treatment services.
1450 Chapin Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010
Phone: (650) 348-6603
Web: www.womenrecovery.org
23-7079003 Code #261 |
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