Non-Profit Agencies
Arts & Culture | Environmental | Social Services | Seniors | Consumers
All phone numbers are Area Code 510 unless stated otherwise.
When 2 hyperlinks are shown, the first is a URL, the second is an email address.
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| East Bay Center for the Performing Arts All levels of individual and group classes in dance and music taught by artists and musicians in a supportive environment. http://www.eastbaycenter.org/ develop@eastbaycenter.org |
234-5624 |
| Masquers Playhouse Community theatre in Point Richmond, producing plays and musicals of the highest caliber for the last 48 years. http://www.masquers.org/ info@masquers.org |
232-4031 |
| National Institute of Arts and Disabilities (NIAD) Art programs for people with developmental disabilities, NIAD promotes independence, dignity and community integration. http://www.niadart.org admin@niadart.org |
620-0290 |
| Richmond Arts and Culture Commission Coordinates arts organizations, artists, City and community; RACC advises the City regarding its artistic and cultural development. http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/~arts/ artsinfo@ci.richmond.ca.us |
620-6797 |
| Richmond Art Center Encourages visual arts through exhibitions, education, and in-school programs; programs for adults, children and youth. http://www.therichmondartcenter.org/ admin@therichmondartcenter.org> |
620-6772 |
| Richmond Main Street Initiative, Inc. Dedicated to revitalizing historic downtown Richmond as a vibrant urban village that reflects the community’s heritage. http://www.richmondmainstreet.org/ RichMainStreet@aol.com |
307-7803 |
| Richmond Museum of History Promotes study and research of Richmond’s history through collection, preservation, and display of historical materials. http://www.richmondmuseumofhistory.org/ dbastin@msn.com |
235-7387 |
| SS Red Oak Victory Ship The only WWII vessel built by the Kaiser Shipyards in Richmond, California that is being restored. http://www.ssredoakvictory.org/ info@ssredoakvictory.org |
237-2933 |
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| Environmental organizations | |
| Friends of Baxter Creek Dedicated to restoration of the creek flowing through Poinsett and Mira Vista parks and “Gateway” at Macdonald & San Pablo Ave. http://www.creativedifferences.com/baxtercreek/ baxterfriends@hotmail.com |
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| Watershed Project Educates and inspires communities to protect their local watersheds. Umbrella organization for many local groups. www.thewatershedproject.org staff@thewatershedproject.org |
231-5655 |
| Social & Family Services | |
| Community Violence & Rape Crisis Center Works with the community to end sexual assault and family violence through prevention, crisis services, and treatment. http://www.cvsolutions.org/ admin@cvsolutions.org |
800-670-7273 24 hr. hotline |
| Contra Costa Health Services Emergency care, health insurance, alcohol and drug rehab, homeless assistance, environmental protection, and more. http://cchealth.org/ |
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| Early Childhood Mental Health Program Helps very young children recover from effects of trauma by fostering healthy emotional and social development. http://www.ecmhp.org mail@ecmhp.org |
412-9200 |
| Parents, Resources and More (PRAM) Helps families with young children in Greater Richmond area. Supports development of communities of healthy, happy, well-educated parents and children. http://www.pram.net |
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| Rubicon Programs, Inc. Helps people with disabilities, or are homeless or similarly disadvantaged develop skills, get jobs, and obtain housing. http://www.rubiconprograms.org info@rubiconprograms.org |
235-1516 |
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| Seniors | |
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| Contra Costa Senior Legal Services Provides free legal services and seminars to residents of Contra Costa County who are sixty (60) years of age or older. http://www.seniorlegalservices.org/ |
374-3980 |
| California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform Consumer education and advocacy, referrals to assisted living and nursing homes, legal referrals. http://www.canhr.org/ |
415-974-5171 |
| Elder Abuse Prevention Education, advocacy, money management programs, telephone help, and more, for elder adults vulnerable to abuse or neglect. http://www.elderabuseprevention-eastbay.org/ |
233-3427 |
| Family Caregiver Alliance Information and research related to benefits, care strategies, community resources, family issues and hands-on care. http://www.caregiver.org |
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| Consumer services | |
| Consumer’s Checkbook Independent non-profit that rates local firms to help you find reliable and economical service. http://www.checkbook.org/ |
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