April is National Poetry Month! Youth Speaks believes poetry is a powerful tool for young people to speak up, be heard, and […more…]

At Partnerships for Trauma Recovery (PTR), we recognize that language is more than just communication—it is a bridge to healing. […more…]

Join Peninsula Volunteers, Inc. (PVI) for our 34th annual Authors Salon on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the fabulous Grand Bay Hotel (former […more…]

In response to the tragic unintentional shooting death of 15-year-old Ethan Song in Connecticut, Ethan’s Law was introduced in Congress […more…]

Community Education Partnership students were among many who celebrated Black History Month this last February! For each person they studied, […more…]

Community Education Partnerships (CEP) is thrilled to introduce our new Executive Director, Evan Lewis. Evan’s bio below highlights the dedication […more…]

Unlike mainstream media, Mongabay is dedicated to consistent, in-depth reporting on deforestation, biodiversity, and environmental justice. Our investigative journalism has: […more…]

Santa Barbara-based Direct Relief has been awarded the 2025 Seoul Peace Prize for its longstanding humanitarian work in delivering medical resources to […more…]

In Berkeley, a city known for its resources and progressive values, 1 in 3 students face socio-economic barriers, contributing to […more…]

Last Spring, Legal Services for Prisoners with Children (LSPC) led its 11th annual Quest for Democracy (Q4D), a day of […more…]

Across the world,  indigenous leaders fighting for their communities’ rights face immense threats – violence, displacement, and persecution for standing […more…]

Lisa Truong has always had a special place in her heart for society’s most vulnerable. The longtime Bay Area resident […more…]

As a D.C. kid, born and raised in the political marinade of her hometown, Ann Hollister saw politics as the […more…]

Born in Cuba and adopted at three months old, Angel Martinez immigrated at the age of three to the United […more…]

Pastor Samuel Casey is a prominent figure in community organizing and social justice in California. As the senior pastor and […more…]

Nichole Pettway is a testament to the power of resilience and transformation. Once caught in the grip of addiction and […more…]

Upon arriving in San Francisco from Texas, by way of New York City, local philanthropist, entrepreneur, and community leader Pam […more…]

“What appeals to me so much about A Home Within is the kind of person that makes the commitment to […more…]

Growing up as a gay, Black man in Oakland, George Jackson has strong ties to the community he serves. The […more…]

Soccer and poetry may seem like an unusual pairing, but America SCORES Bay Area knows it’s a magical mix with […more…]

Although Berkeley is less than an hour’s drive from the hub of Silicon Valley, the region’s innovation and resources remain […more…]