The mission of the Bay Area Electric Railroad Association is to preserve the regional heritage of electric railway transportation as a living resource for the benefit of present and future generations. To fulfill this mission the Association will continue to promote the study of electric railways, their physical equipment, properties and operations in northern California […]
Children, Youth & Families
I CAN DO THAT! PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
We are I Can Do That! Performing Arts Center, a local non-profit theatre company based in Danville. ICDT! was founded in 2016 and we opened the doors to our beautiful Performing Arts Center in March of 2021. Our mission is to foster empowered, flourishing youth through sustained community, wellness, and the power of the performing arts. […]
NEWS – Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse Services
“NEWS believes that those who have become victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse have the power to strengthen and heal. Every day we bring respect, understanding, and resources to survivors, because we believe with kindness and support, we can create peaceful homes and a healthy community. NEWS was formed in 1981 when a group […]
Women’s Center Youth and Family Services
Women’s Center-Youth & Family Services is a safe haven and a place of healing for some of the most vulnerable populations in our community. Since 1976, Women’s Center-YFS has been San Joaquin County’s primary provider of free, confidential services and shelters specifically designed to meet the needs of homeless and runaway youth and victims of […]
Fred Finch Youth and Family Services
Fred Finch Youth & Family Services seeks to provide innovative, effective services supporting children, youth, young adults, and families to heal from trauma and lead healthier, productive lives. For a legacy to stand the test of time, it is essential to define one’s values. At Fred Finch, our work is driven by these core values: Respect – To […]
Marin CASA -Court Appointed Special Advocates
Our goal is to see every child live in a safe, permanent and supportive home. To reach our goal, the Marin CASA program recruits, screens, trains and supervises volunteers who play a critical role in providing a voice for children in the courtroom. Our highly trained, court-appointed volunteers are responsible for making recommendations to the court […]
San Carlos Children’s Theater
MISSION STATEMENT San Carlos Children’s Theater is a non-profit organization committed to educating youth in all aspects of theater production while nurturing creative expression, self-confidence, teamwork, and an appreciation for the arts. Since its inception in 1990, San Carlos Children’s Theater has become a leader and family favorite in youth theater, producing more than 152 […]
Sweet Beginnings Family Resource Center
Our Mission: Providing and Supporting Preventative Services for families in need, with clean diapers, wipes, clothing, formula, essential needs, education and Open Adoption Facilitation. Hoping to stop the cycle and need for Foster Care. No child needs to start their life or be defined in life as a Foster Child. We truly believe in “It Takes […]
Oakland Children’s Fairyland
A favorite way to think of our park was summed up in San Francisco magazine. Children’s Fairyland, they said, is “as miniature and uncynical as a toddler’s beating heart.” We agree. Children’s Fairyland is, in many ways, a timeless reminder of the joys of standing three-feet tall. Children’s Fairyland continues to hold fast to its […]
Children’s Skin Disease Foundation
The Children’s Skin Disease Foundation (CSDF) was created to improve the quality of life of children with skin disease. We aim to heal the heart, not just the skin. These diseases might be skin deep, but the emotional impact cuts much deeper. That’s why we provide emotional, as well as financial, support to families inflicted […]