May 28: Kids Helping Kids Concert
The Contra Costa Youth Orhcestra presents the 3rd Annual “Kids Helping Kids” concert to benefit Comfort for Kids, the pediatric program of the East Bay…it takes place May 28th at the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek. www.hospiceeastbay.org 925-943-7469
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July 20: Summer Symphony with Kenny Loggins
The Children’s Health Council presents the Annual Summer Symphony with Kenny Loggins, live in concert on July 20th at Frost Amphitheater on the Stanford Campus. www.summersymphony.org
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June 1: Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra
The Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra will perform a program of classical, romantic and contemporary music on June 1st, 3pm. www.pacomusic.org 650-856-3848
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June 6: Project Homeless Connect
Project Homeless Connect takes place June 6th at Pier 48 in San Francisco … they need volunteers. www.projecthomelessconnect.com
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May 17 - 18: Himalayan Fair
The 25th Anniversary Himalayan Fair is May 17th and 18th at Live Oak Park in Berkeley. www.himalayanfair.net 510-869-3995
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May 29, May 31 and June 1: San Francisco International Arts Festival
The San Francisco International Arts Festival celebrates its 5th Anniversary with performances on May 29th, May 31st and June 1st at Dance Mission Theatre. www.sfiaf.org 800-838-3006
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May 17 - 18: Bay Area Storytelling Festival
The Bay Area Storytelling Festival is May 17th and 18th in Kennedy Grove in the East Bay. www.bayareastorytelling.org
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Women's Cancer Resource Center
The Women's Cancer Resource Center needs compassionate volunteers to help women with cancer through their information and referral hotline.
More Info: (510) 548-9286, EXT 304
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Family Service Mid-Peninsula hotline
Angry? Confused? Lonely? Got a problem? When you want to talk for any reason, call the Family Service Mid-Peninsula hotline.
More Info: (650) 327-3333 or (408) 993-8336
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Organ Donor
You've decided to do something amazing: you've decided to be an organ donor. But it's possible that your wishes will NOT be carried out; unless you tell your family. So please, don't let a wonderful decision go to waste, talk to your family about donating organs.
More Info: (1-800) 355-SHARE
www.shareyourlife.org
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Black Adoption Placement and Research Center
Thousands of children still wait for loving, stable and permanent homes. Black Adoption Placement and Research Center is recruiting families to provide loving, stable and permanent homes for waiting children.
More Info: (510) 839-3678
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Lions Center for the Blind
Lions Center for the Blind in Oakland assists adults who are visually impaired with independent living or job placement skills.
More Info: (510) 450-1580
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The Rape Crisis Center of Marin Need Volunteers
Volunteer rape counselors are urgently needed at The Rape Crisis Center of Marin. Become a State Certified Sexual Assault Victim Counselor. Bi-lingual and Bi-cultural volunteers are especially needed.
More Info: (415) 492-5970 or (510) 307-4130
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Judicial Council of California
The Judicial Council of California has developed a helpful website for potential jurors. This site answers the most frequently asked questions regarding jury duty. Log on, then serve.
More Info:
www.court.gov
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Help feed and care for injured and orphaned wildlife
Looking for a way to make a difference? Help feed and care for injured and orphaned wildlife. When you see a beautiful bird or deer, have the satisfaction of knowing it could be one you saved. Your life will never be the same.
More Info: (415) 456-SAVE
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San Francisco Aids Foundation
Today treatment options for HIV can be very effective. If you are HIV-positive, specialists at the San Francisco Aids Foundation can answer your questions for FREE.
More Info: (415) 487-8000
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Tenant or Landlord dispute
If you are a tenant or a landlord in the city of Hayward and are having problems solving a dispute, mediation is available at no cost.
More Info: (510) 581-9380
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The Woodhull Institute
If you are a woman aged 21-28 who dreams big, but doesn't know how to begin, The Woodhull Institute can give you the tools you need to empower yourself and change the world.
More Info: (212) 475-5575
www.woodhull.org
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Pet Rescue Project
You can help save the life of a dog or cat by becoming a foster caregiver. The Pet Rescue Project (PRP) is lookign for families to temporarily care for dogs and cats in Contra Costa County. PRP supplies food, litter, plus training and covers all veterinary costs.
More Info: (925) 296-3145 or (925) 256-1ARF
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New Leaf Treatment Center
Do you or a friend have a problem with methamphetamine, crank, or speed. The New Leaf Treatment Center in Concord provides FREE outpatient counseling when you participate in a research study.
More Info: (800) 636-8058
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The Alzheimer's Association
You may think you know the difference between normal memory loss and Alzheimer's. Many Americans don't. The Alzheimer's Association is "Creating A World Without Alzheimer's Disease and Enhancing Quality of Life for Those Who Live With It."
More Info: (800) 660-1993
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Legal Aid Society of Santa Clara County
Housing Discrimination is illegal. If you live in San Jose and think you have encountered discrimination in rental housing, call the Legal Aid Society of Santa Clara County.
More Info: (408) 283-1535 ext 246 or 237
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The Role Model Program
The Role Model Program, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering middle school students to achieve, needs adult volunteers to deliver the "Dare to Dream" program to students throughout Santa Clara County. Total time commitment is five hours.
More Info: (408) 246-0433
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Counseling for pregnant smokers
Pregnant? Smoking? We understand and we can help. We offer guilt-free phone counseling for pregnant smokers in San Mateo County. Call Smoke-Free Start for Families and get a free t-shirt for your baby just for calling.
More Info: (650) 573-3989
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Seniors-At-Home
Want to do something productive with your free time? Seniors-At-Home is looking for caring and compassionate individuals to share a few hours a month with a senior. Discover the difference you can make in another person's life and add another dimension to your own.
More Info: (415) 449-3832
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Parental Stress Line, TeenLine, and Senior TalkLine
Caring volunteers are needed to staff the Parental Stress Line, the TeenLine and the Senior TalkLine, crisis and referral hotlines for teens, parents and seniors.
More Info: (650) 326-6576
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California Youth Crisis Line
Abuse at home, no where to go, doing to many drugs, feeling like dying? When you're tired of holding the pain inside, call the California Youth Crisis Line. They won't judge you.
More Info: (800) 843-5200
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Citizens Commission on Human Rights
If you have ever been abused or harmed by psychiatric or other mental health treatments, please call the Citizens Commission on Human Rights.
More Info: (888) 738-2247
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Families First
Have you thought about opening your heart and home to a foster or adoptive child? Families First places foster and adoptive kids in loving homes.
More Info: (510) 434-3055
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HIP HOUSING
Do you need to reduce your housing costs? You can do something about it. Homesharing may be the answer. If you live in San Mateo County or are interested in living there, call HIP HOUSING.
More Info: (650) 348-6660
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Women's Initiative for Self Employment
Women's Initiative for Self Employment offers advice to low-income Bay Area women who are interested in being self-employed.
More Info: (415) 247-9473
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Parents without Partners
Parents without Partners is a support group for single parents. They host family, educational and adult activities.
More Info: (888) 828-6555 ext 9600
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CalJOBS
If you have a job to fill, call your local Employment Development Department and ask about CalJOBS, the internet based NO FEE job service.
More Info: (415) 749-750
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Tutors Needed
The Oakland Unified School District and East Bay Conservation Corps are looking for people to be tutors in after school programs for 2nd and 3rd graders throughout the district.
More Info: (510) 992-8032
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Marijuana Anonymous
If you tried to stop smoking marijuana, but keep going back to it, there is help. Marijuana Anonymous is a group dedicated to drug-free living. There are no fees, so call or log on to the website.
More Info: (415) 522-7373
www.marijuana-anonymous.org
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The Children's Defense Fund
Parents do everything possible to keep their children healthy. However, kids do get sick. And when they do, medical costs can soar. If your child is one of the 11 million uninsured children in this country, and even if you are working, free or low-cost children's health insurance is available. The Children's Defense Fund urges you to enroll your children and teens today.
More Info: (877) 543-7669
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Guide Dogs for the Blind
Guide Dogs for the Blind is a non-profit organization that provides skilled dogs and training entirely free of charge to qualified individuals.
More Info: (800) 295-4050
www.guidedogs.com
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Childcare Connection
Selecting quality childcare is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. So, if you have questions, call the Childcare Connection.
More Info: (800) KIDS-793
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Project Open Hand needs you!
Come join their volunteer team and help them provide nutritious meals and groceries to men, women and children living with AIDS.
More Info: (415) 447-2404
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Employment Development Department
California's Employment Development Department sponsors PenNet, a job club where professionals help each other find work.
More Info: (650) 652-7858
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Are you a woman living with HIV?
Unsure what medical options are available for you? Project Inform's HIV treatment hotline can help.
More Info: (415) 558-0684
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Volunteers Drivers Needed
Seniors at Home, a program of Jewish Family and Children's Services is looking for volunteers to drive seniors to medical appointments, grocery shopping and other errands.
More Info: (415) 449-3832
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The National Council on Alcoholism
Are you or someone you know struggling with alcohol and/or drug use? The National Council on Alcoholism is a non-judgmental organization that wants to help.
More Info: (415) 296-9000
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Y-M-C-A
Help build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Support the Y-M-C-A and together we'll make a world of difference.
More Info: (415) 391-YMCA
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Lawyer Referral Service
If you have a legal problem and need help finding the right lawyer, the Lawyer Referral Service of the Bar Association of San Francisco can help.
More Info: (415) 989-1616
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Make-A-Wish
The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants wishes to thousands of children with life-threatening illnesses each year. If you know of a child who neerds help, please call the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Greater Bay Area.
More Info: (415) 543-7066
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St. Anthony's
St. Anthony's needs new or used clothing in good condition for poor and homeless individuals. Men's clothing, men and women's socks and underwear, women's dresses and sleepwear and clothes and toys for pre-school children are badly needed.
More Info: (415) 241-8300
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ECHO Housing Rental Assistance Program
Are you behind on rent or are having trouble getting deposit move-in costs together? ECHO Housing Rental Assistance Program may be able to help residents of Fremont, Hayward, San Leandro or Livermore.
More Info: (510) 581-9390
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Home Equity Conversion Counseling
Home Equity Conversion Counseling for senior home owners is available through the Human Investment Project.
More Info: (650) 348-6660
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Adopt A Special Kid's (AASK)
Sad, hurt and lonely children find a better world through adoption. Pursue your dream of parenthood, or add to your family with supportive adoption services. Adopt A Special Kid's (AASK) goal is to attrace 200 adoptive families in the year 2000.
More Info: (510) 451-1748 ext 12
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Project Sentinel
If you think you were turned away from where you wanted to live because of your race, gender, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or familial status, let Project Sentinel help.
More Info: (415) HOUSING
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Rape Trauma Services of San Mateo County
Rape Trauma Services of San Mateo County is presently interviewing for volunteer sexual assault counselors . . . . people of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and sexual orientations are expecially needed.
More Info: (650) 652-0598
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Bay Area Scleroderma Support Group
Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease that turns the skin and internal organs hard. It can be life threatening. The good news is that there is hope. The Bay Area Scleroderma Support Group can help.
More Info: 510-713-9130 or 408-926-4314
www.bayareasclero.org
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Can a good diet effect breast cancer recurrance?
The Women's Healthy Eating and Living Study is looking for breast cancer survivors for a nutrition study at UCSF and Stanford.
More Info: (888) 441-2649
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Alameda County Community Food Bank
Volunteers are needed year round at the Alameda County Community Food Bank.
More Info: 510-834-FOOD
www.accfb.org
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Volunteer As A Sexual Assault Counselor
Help make a difference in your community by becoming a volunteer Sexual Assault Counselor.
More Info: 650-652-0598
RapeTraumaServices.org
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Therapy Network
Are you looking for a Psychotherapist? Since 1982, the Therapy Network has been offering referrals to licensed professionals in San Francisco, Marin, and the East Bay.
More Info: 415-974-9779
www.therapynetwork.net
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The Trips for Kids Inner-City Youth Biking Program
The Trips for Kids Inner-City Youth Biking Program needs your used bikes and bike gear. You can donate them at Re-Cyclery, Trips for Kids' bike thrift shop and training center is located at 610 Fourth Street in San Rafael.
More Info: 415-458-2986
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Bay Area Literacy
Would you like to improve your skills so that you can advance in your career, read to your child, and meet your goals? Your local library has free, confidential, and supportive reading and writing assistance. It's never too late to open a new chapter in your life.
More Info: 888-740-READ
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