The mission of Friends of Contra Costa Animal Shelters is to improve the lives of the shelter animals at Contra Costa Animal Services. We raise much needed funds to help the animals with specialized medical care that goes beyond the shelter’s ability. In addition, we fund the purchase of additional animal supplies and actively promote […]
Walnut Creek
Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church
Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church is a welcoming religious community. We bring to life our Unitarian Universalist values as we: seek truth and work for justice; nurture compassion and courage; reach out to each other and to our larger community of faith; bridge the divisions that wound the human family; transform ourselves and our world. As […]
NorthCreek Academy and Preschool
Since 1999, the Academy has delivered a distinctly different Christian education through its classical approach, emphasizing mastery of the basics through chants, poems, songs and other valuable memory tools. While rich in language arts and history, which are at the heart of a classical education, the Academy has placed a strong emphasis on math and science curricula […]
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 […]
Community Concern for Cats
Humanely addresses the problem of cat overpopulation through rescue, medical sterilization, and continued care of felines.
Lindsay Wildlife Experience
Founded in 1955, the museum operates the oldest and one of the largest wildlife rehabilitation hospitals in the United States, treating more than 6,000 injured and orphaned wild animals each year. The museum exhibits live, non-releasable California native wildlife.
Joybound People & Pets (Formerly ARF)
Joybound People & Pets, formerly ARF, is a privately-funded, 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Walnut Creek, CA. With dog and cat rescue and adoption at the heart of its mission, Joybound forms, supports, elevates, and celebrates the human-animal bond through services such as training and veterinary care, food and supply assistance, therapy and service-animal programs, and […]
Save Mount Diablo
Save Mount Diablo is protecting a national park-sized wilderness right here in the Bay Area for you, wildlife and future generations to enjoy.
Cancer Support Community (formerly The Wellness Community)
The Cancer Support Community (formerly known as The Wellness Community) provides comprehensive psycho-social support and education programs for people with cancer and their caregivers, children and families. Our programs and services enable cancer patients and their families to manage their treatment and recovery as effectively as possible, increase their chances for survival, and provide for […]
California Symphony
The critically acclaimed Symphony’s mission is to perform the full range of music from the orchestral repertoire, with particular emphasis on works by American composers. Since its inception in 1986, the Symphony has included a work by an American composer and featured world-renowned guest artists on many of its programs. Additionally, the Symphony is passionately […]