America's Best Local Charities
Friends of the Marin County Free Library
Providing supplemental financial support of library services/materials to further education and literacy. Summer Reading and other child, teen, and adult programs are our focus.
Market Street Railway Company
Bringing San Francisco’s transit history to life. We acquire, restore and support operation of Muni’s vintage streetcars, and operate the San Francisco Railway Museum.
California Shakespeare Theater
With Shakespeare’s depth of humanity as our touchstone, we build character and community through authentic, inclusive, and joyful theater experiences.
North Bay Developmental Disabilities Services
Coordinates and purchases services for persons with developmental disabilities and their families, or infants and toddlers who are at risk for developmental disabilities.
Create Now!
35,000 most troubled kids served through therapeutic music, dance, writing, art and theater. Thousands vulnerable children attend concerts and plays. Arts mentoring transforms lives!
United Irish Cultural Center
The ICCC is the hub of all things Irish. The Centre is a unique space to come together to celebrate the Irish: past, present, future.
DayBreak Adult Care Centers
Daytime programs for frail seniors protect health, prevent institutionalization and provide caregiver support. Scholarship fund preserves care during crises; Quality medication and injury prevention services.
Jenny Lin Foundation
Our children need our help and care to succeed. We offer safety awareness programs, music enrichment and scholarship programs to the Bay Area communities.
Performing Arts Workshop
If we don’t have arts in our schools, we don’t have education in our schools. Help ignite young minds through the arts!
America’s Best Local Charities
Making your community a better place to live. LIC charities educate children, feed and shelter the homeless, strengthen families, rescue unwanted animals and much more.
San Francisco Symphony
Sets the highest possible standard for excellence in musical performance; Provides the most extensive education and community programs offered by any American orchestra.
Chinese Culture Foundation of San Francisco
We serve over 140,000 members of the community annually, sparking intercultural discovery through art, education, and engagement.
Homeless Children’s Network
We provide mental health, family support, case management, parent education, advocacy and consultation services to homeless children, youth and families throughout San Francisco.
Lifehouse, Inc.
Improving the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities by providing a lifetime of compassionate support in an atmosphere of respect, inspiration and purpose.
Marin Center for Independent Living
Serving people in Marin County with all types of disabilities to achieve their maximum level of sustainable independence as contributing, responsible and equal participants.
Oakland Zoo
Animals in naturalistic exhibits receive exceptional care, including rescued animals, and demonstrate to children and adults the delicate balance between wildlife and human interaction.
Raphael House of San Francisco
The mission of Raphael House is to help at-risk families achieve stable housing and financial independence while strengthening family bonds and personal dignity.
Alameda Meals on Wheels
Seven days a week caring volunteers deliver a hot, nourishing mid-day meal to homebound Alameda residents of all ages requesting assistance.
San Francisco Bay Area Law Enforcement Emerald Society
We educate the community regarding public safety, promote the Irish police heritage, and provide financial assistance to members in need.
Bay Area Rescue Mission
Continuum of Care programs provide emergency services (food, shelter, clothing, education, counseling and more) that empower the homeless to change their world.