# ORGANIZATION FOCUS ADDRESS PHONE EMAIL WEBSITE AREA 1 Abilities United champions people with developmental and 525 E. Charleston Rd. (650)618-3312 lynda@abilitiesunited www.abilitiesunited.org Bay Area Abilities United (formerly CAR)physical challenges and provides the training, education, and Palo Alto, CA 94306 .org support they need to lead the lives they choose. 2 ALearn ALearn is a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to 186 University Ave Los 650 948-3746 [email protected] http://www.alearn.org Mountain View Los develop and fund programs that will increase the number and Altos, Ca. 94022 om Altos/ Los Altos percentage of historically underrepresented students with academic Hills Mt. View Los potential who have access to high level learning programs throughout Altos/Hills their K-12 years, and who therefore matriculate and graduate from four- year universities. 3 Assistance League of Working with social service agencies, Stanford University Medical 169 State St, Los Altos, (650) 941-4625 Santa Clara Santa Clara County NOT Center, convalescent hospitals, and senior centers, the Assistance CA 94022 League has developed major programs which it supports from the fund- IN GUIDESTAR BUT A.L. raising efforts of its members. NOT IN GUIDESTAR OF SAN JOSE IS. MAY BE A CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL 4 Association of Los Altos To collect, preserve and interpret the history of the Los Altos, California 51 S San Antonio Rd, 650-9489427 LBajuk@LosAltosHist http://www.losaltoshistory.or Los Altos/Hills Historical Museum area. Los Altos, CA 94022 ory.org g 5 Avenidas/ Early Literacy Early Literacy Program: Reading tutoring for elementary students in MV 450 Bryant St Palo 650-289-5419 Michael Kass Palo Alto Los Program and LA school districts- focus on Hispanics. Alto, CA 94301 mkass@avenidas@or Altos/Hills Mt. View g A chapter of Boy Scouts of America 6 Boy Scouts-Pacific 1305 Middlefield Rd 972-580-2200 Mark Moshier www.bsa.scouting.org Palo Alto Los Palo Alto 94301 [email protected] Altos/Hills Mt. View Skyline Council g 7 Bus Barn Stage TO PROMOTE DRAMATIC LITERATURE, THEATRICAL PERFORMING ARTS, PO Box 151, Los Altos, (650) 941-0884 Gary Landis www.busbarn.org Los Altos/Hills Company THE PATRONAGE OF THESE ARTS AND TO ENCOURAGE APPRECIATION Ca. 94023 [email protected] OF THE THEATRE BY PERSONS OF ALL AGES, DIVERSE CULTURES, TASTES AND INTERESTS. 8 Child Advocates trains and supports court-appointed special advocates 509 Valley Way 408-416-0400 Vickie Scott Grove www.bemyadvocate.org Santa Clara County to serve the needs of children in the foster care system by providing a Milipitas 95035 [email protected] powerful, independent voice for the child. These community rg Child Advocates LOCAL???volunteers spend time with the child and become a trusted friend, mentor, and constant adult presence, they work with the foster parents, teachers, social workers, counselors, and others to get a complete picture of the child's life and needs. 9 Childrens Health l helps children, teens and families find the best ways to learn, develop 650 Clark Way Palo 650 326-5530 Debbie Hill www.chconline.org Bay Area Many Council and thrive. CHC provides assessment and treatment services for San Alto, CA 94304 [email protected] Los Altos/Hills on board Francisco Bay Area children and youth who face developmental, LOCAL??? behavioral, emotional and learning challenges that impair their abilities to function at home and at school. These services reflect multiple disciplines, including psychiatry, psychology, neuropsychology, social work, education, behavior management, family therapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and art therapy. Our goal is to help children reach their maximum potential by building on their strengths and teaching them strategies to overcome their challenges. A multidisciplinary approach and specific expertise concerning Autism Spectrum Disorders; group therapy; psychosocial issues associated with complex medical problems; and developmental, behavioral and educational assessment of infants and children make CHC unique among care providers in the Bay Area. 10 City of Los Altos Senior To create a community that fosters safe, healthy, happy living, 97 Hillview Ave., Los (650) 947-2797 seniorcenter@losalto http://www.losaltosrecreatio Los Altos/Hills Center physically, mentally and emotionally by providing resources, educational Altos, CA. 94022 srecreation.org n.org information, recreation, and activities. 11 Community Health Since 1973, CHAC's programs have been addressing a variety of 711 Church Street, (650)965-2020 [email protected] http://www.chacmv.org Mt. View Los Altos/Hills Awareness Council emotional problems that affect children and teens, and cause stress Mountain View, CA. within their families. These problems can include drug and alcohol 94042 (CHAC) abuse, physical and psychological abuse, teen pregnancy and truancy, domestic violence, gang participation, child custody conflicts, suicide prevention, economic hardship, and any other crisis or situation that may produce destructive behavior. All of CHAC's programs are designed to protect young people from high-risk behaviors such as alcohol use, illicit drug use, violence, and sexual activity, while building personal assets such as school success, valuing diversity, maintaining good health, and delaying gratification that will insure that they have the greatest chance for success in life. 12 Community School of The Community School of Music and Arts enhances the quality of life in Finn Center, 230 San (650)917-6800 Lisa R. James http://www.arts4all.org South Bay Music & Arts our region by engaging our diverse community in high-quality arts Antonio Circle. [email protected] education, performances, and exhibitions. Mountain View, CA 94040 13 Community Services We are the community's safety-net, providing critical support services 204 Stierlin (650)969-0836 Jim Boin http://www.csacares.org Mt. View Los Altos/Hills Agency (CSA) that preserve and promote stability, self-reliance, and dignity. Road Mountain View, [email protected] CA 94043 14 Cops & Gobblers 23-7291700Provides food and small toys to less fortunate families in Mountain View MV Police Officer's Bruce Barsi Mt. View children & during the Thanksgiving Holiday. Not sure of status of Association Association 650-280-0251 extended community; Los Altos/Hills volunteers 15 Day Worker Center 16 East Side Prep 17 E-Cubed Youth E-Cubed Youth Philanthropy seeks to educate, engage, and empower 183 Hillview Ave Los 650-949-5908, DeLano, Skye http://e3youth.googlepages.c Los Altos/ Los Altos Philanthropy/Los Altos local youth to effect positive change in their local and world Altos, CA 94022 ext 202
22 Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY) 23 Friends of Dear Hollow Farm 24 Friends of the Library of Support the Los Altos Library (Main&Woodland) PO Box 212, Los Altos, (650) 947-3632 Los Altos CA 94023 25 Girl Scouts 26 GreenTown Los Green Town Los Altos is a nonpartisan group of residents and PO Box 539, Los Altos, http://www.greentownlosalt Los Altos/Hills Altos/Acterra businesses in Los Altos and Los Altos Hills working to make our CA 94023 os.org community and the palnet more sustainable for today and for future generations. We are focused on educating and inspiring behavior change to reduce energy use, water use. waste in our homes, and businesess and institutions. Our Focus areas are 1) the Freiker/Bike to school program, 2) Sustainable Land Use for downtown Los Altos 3) Waste Reduction Initiative 4) business CO-op to help restaurants reduce waste and go green and 5) Education Outreach. 27 Health Trust 28 Help One Child Every day in this region, approximately 4 children enter foster care due 858 University Ave., 650-9171210 skammerer@helpone http://www.helponechild.org Los Altos/Hills to abuse or neglect, totaling more than 2400 each year. Approximately Los Altos, CA 94024 child.org 50% of these children will never be reunited with their biological parents. Due to a severe shortage of homes (funds for county and FFA recruitment efforts are limited at best) between 30-40% are removed to other counties. Help One Child is dedicated to recruiting, training and supporting those willing to provide a home or services for foster children. Services are offered to anyone caring for someone else?s child whether through foster care, domestic or international adoption, or kinship care. 29 Hidden Villa Hidden Villa is dedicated to inspiring a just and sustainable future 26870 Moody Road, (650) 949-8650 http://www.hiddenvilla.org Bay Area through our programs, land and legacy. Acquired in 1924 by Frank and Los Altos Hills, CA Josephine Duveneck, Hidden Villa was, from its early days, a place far 94022 environmental discovery, multicultural children's camps, and social and community activism. In 1985, upon Frank's death, the property was given to the people of this region as the Trust for Hidden Villa. Today, Hidden Villa offers hands-on, innovative learning experiences to children and adults, and a wide range of programs designed to increase environmental awareness and multicultural understanding. Every year, Hidden Villa serves approximately 50,000 people, most of them from the San Francisco Bay Area. It features a working organic farm, a visitor's hostel, and a full calendar of environmental and community events. A centerpiece of Hidden Villa's offerings is its Environmental Education Program, which reaches approximately 20,000 Bay Area schoolchildren and teachers each year and its summer camp which has a 60+ year history of bringing children from different backgrounds together. 30 Jeremiahs Promise 31 JobTrain 32 JustREAD Just READ is a nonprofit literacy program with a phoinics-based 1299 Bryant Ave., (650) 940-7402 [email protected] http://www.justreadcenters. Mt. View Los Altos/Hills curriculum designed to serve middle and high school students who are Mountain View, CA org reading far below grade level. Community volunteers tutor students one- 94040 on-one during school hours. 33 KARA Kara's mission is to empower children, teens and adults to find their 457 Kingsley Ave, Palo (650) 321-5272 http://www.kara-grief.org way through grief so that they can rebuild their lives with renewed hope Alto, CA 94301 and meaning. 34 Kid Power 35 LACF - Glorious Fourth 36 Los Altos Community To provide a public aquatic facility to Los Altos for the community 183 Hillview Ave Los (650) 949-5908 johnday@sbcgloabal. http://www.losaltoscommuni Los Altos/Hills Pool Foundation recreation, eduction, health, fitness, and saftey needs. Altos, CA 94022 net typool.org TAKING DONATIONS IN SPITE OF UNCERTAINTY OF CIVIC CENTER COMPLETION 37 Los Altos Educational Improving student education P.O. Box 98 (650) 559-0445 [email protected] http://laefonline.net Mt. View Los Altos/Hills Foundation Los Altos, CA 94023 38 Los Altos High School Los Altos High School is one of the three MVLA School District public 201 Almond Ave, Los (650) 960-8812 Wynne.Satterwhite@ http://www.mvla.net/lahs Mt. View Los Altos/Hills high schools. As of 2007, 51.6% are caucasian, 23.2% are Hispanic, Altos, CA 94022 mvla.net 18.7% are Asian, and 3.1% are African American. 39 Los Altos Hills Historical LAHHS offers programs free and open to the public, featuring guest P.O. Box 427 (650) 776-9226 [email protected] www.losaltoshillshistory.org Los Altos Hills Society speakers on topics of local history. Los Altos Hills, CA 94023 40 Los Altos History To collect, preserve and interpret the history of the Los Altos, California 51 S. San Antonio (650) 948-9427 x lbajuk@losaltoshistor http://www.losaltoshistory.or Los Altos/Hills Museum area. Road, Los Altos, CA 10 y.org g 94022 41 Los Altos Legacies The mission of Los Altos Legacies (LAL) is to help older adults maintain 183 Hillview Avenue, (650) 949-5908 [email protected] http://www.alegacies.org Los Altos/Hills and enjoy healthy, productive and creative life styles. This is especially Los Altos, CA. 94022 ext 8# m important in our community because nearly 50% of the residents of Los Altos are age 55 or older. A philanthropic organization, Los Altos Legacies raises funds that are used exclusively to provide lifestyle enrichment and facilities for seniors in the Los Altos/Los Altos Hills area. 42 Los Altos Library Long term financial support to build and strengthen Los Altos Library PO Box 367, Los Altos, (650)948-9054 [email protected] http://www.lalendow.org Los Altos/Hills Endowment resources, and areas related to lifelong learning and intellectual CA 94023 enrichment. 43 Los Altos Robotics 44 Los Altos Sister Cites, Our purpose is to develop understanding and friendships through 1 San Antonio Rd, Los (650) 947-2608 [email protected] http://www.losaltossistercitie Los Altos/Hills Inc cultural, education and learning exchanges with our sister cities in Altos, CA. 94022 s.com/ Australia, Russia, Taiwan and England. We are members of Sister Cities International, a non-profit orgniazation of U.S. communities linked globally to promote lasting friendships. 45 Montclaire Educational The contributions MEF has received have made possible the fulfillment PO Box 3266, Los (650) 967-9388 [email protected] http://www.edline.net/pages Los Altos/Cupertino Fondation of an important goal of technology in the classroom. Altos, Ca. 94024 /Montclaire_Elementary_Sch ool/Parents/MEF 46 Mountain View Los To support educational programs in the MVLA Union High School P.O.BOX 1146, Los (650) 941-9922 http://www.mvla.net/founda Mt. View Los Altos/Hills Altos High School District. Altos, CA 94023 tion/Pages/default.asp Foundation 47 Music For Minors To nurture in children a lifelong love of music by providing quality music 883 N. Shorline (650)237-9130 [email protected] http://www.mfm.org/ Los Altos/Hills education programs in schools with our trained volunteer and Boulevard, C120, professional educators. Mountain View, CA 94043 48 MVLA Soccer Club Youth Soccer League. Our goal is to provide an environment in which 655 Skyway Ste 130 , (650) 592-8483 mvlaprograms@mvla http://www.mvlasc.o Los Altos/Hills players and teams can improve in ability, increase their love of the San Carlos, CA 94070 sc.org rg/ Mountain View game, and develop good sportsmanship. 49 Neutra House Honor Richard Neutra and his influence on modern architecture. Tell 183 Hillview Avenue, King Lear [email protected] http://www.neutrahouse.org Los Altos/ Los Altos Fund/LACF the interesting life-stories of Neutra’s clients Jacqueline Johnson and Los Altos, CA 94022 650-949-4164 Hills Mountain View Clayton Stafford. The stories include the history of surrealism and modern art in the Bay Area. Develop educational material on Richard Neutra and the history of modern architecture for visitors of all ages. Provide an excellent small conference center for use by non-profit organizations, the City of Los Altos, and private and business customers who will offset the cost of operations and maintenance. 50 Oriki Theater Performing arts company that provides opportunities for communities 2496 Wyandotte 650-968-1598 www.oriki.org Mt. View to have a shared experience of Africa through workshops, performances Street and outreach programs. Rites of Passage: Mentoring for African Mountain View, CA, American boys to strengthen life and academic skills, self-worth, value 94043 of family and community, heritage pride and leadership 51 Partners for New The mission of Partners for New Generations is to support and develop PO Box 794 Los Altos, PNG@partnersforne http://www.partnersfornewg Mountain View, Los Generations our community programs to meet the educational, social, and physical CA 94023 wgenerations.org enerations.org Altos/ Los Altos Hills needs of our youth through the recruitment, training, and placement of volunteer mentors and tutors. 52 Pathways Hospice As a community-based, not-for-profit organization, we are dedicated to 585 North Mary 408.730.5900 info@pathwayshealt www.pathwayshealth.org Bay Area serving Bay Area patients and families at all stages of life. We offer a Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA h.org number of comprehensive programs that include hospice, home health 94085 and private duty care. As needs change, Pathways is available to provide caring support and education to our patients and their families.
53 Peninsula Clef Hangers Peninsula Clef Hangers is a woman's chorus of about 25 volunteers, and 1037 Greenwood 650-328-9024 N/A Peninsula sings two concert seasons for senior citizens in day care centers, Palo Alto, CA retirement homes and health care facilities. New members welcome. 94301 Please call the publicist at 650-327-3592. Practices held in Menlo Park. 54 Peninsula Symphony Of The primary exempt purpose is to enrich the lives of our community 146 Main St, Los Altos, (650) 941-5291 steve@peninsulasym http://www.peninsulasymph Mt. View, Los Northern California with the highest quality musical presentations at modest prices, inspire CA 94022 phony.org ony.org Altos/Hills, Palo Alto greater awareness oF, and appreciation for music, and to promote Association music education. 55 Peninsula Youth Theater Our unique family atmosphere successfully uses theater performances 2500 Old Middlefield 650-988-8798 [email protected] www.pytnet.org South Bay and classes to develop a strong sense of self-esteem and to nurture Way, Mountain View, social and communication skills that are useful in all walks of life. We CA 94043 are committed to providing an enriching theatrical experience in our schools, thereby reinforcing the positive role the arts play in academic success.
56 Project Share a Life The Share a Life Project of the Gilroy Rotary Club was instituted in our club by Past President Sam Harding. 57 Road Runners-El Cam. Hosp. 58 RotaCare Free Clinic Created by a local Rotary Club, RotaCare Clinics have been in existence El Camino mv_rotacare@elcami http://www.rotacarebayarea. Mt. View since 1989 when the first homeless patient was treated in Santa Clara, Hospital 2400 Grant nohospital.org org/mountainview.html California. Since then, RotaCare has expanded to nine sites in the San Road Park Pavilion Francisco/Monterey Bay Area. It is a coalition of Rotarians, physicians, Building Mountain nurses, pharmacists, social workers, interpreters, translators, and other View, CA 94040 volunteers who provide free medical care to the medically underserved including the working poor, the migrant workers, and the homeless. RotaCare partners with hospitals, clinics, community and social service organizations and service groups to better serve the needs of the disenfranchised. 59 Rotary Aids Program (RAP) 60 Schola Cantorum Schola Cantorum is a vibrant arts organization that presents and 2218 Old Middlefield (650) 254-1700 eryl@scholacantoru www.scholacantorum.org perpetuates live choral music, from treasured masterpieces to WaySuite G, Mountain m.org compelling new commissioned works. Through our own concerts and in View, CA 94043 2400 collaboration with the local arts community, we engage audiences and enrich lives throughout the Bay Area. 61 Sempervirens Fund To protect and permanently preserve redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) 419 South San Antonio (650) 949-1453 rholderman@semper http://www.sempervirens.or Santa Cruz Mountains forests, wildlife habitat, watersheds, and other important natural and Rd., Ste. 211 virens.org g/ scenic features of California’s Santa Cruz Mountains, and to encourage Los Altos, CA 94022 public appreciation and enjoyment of this environment. 62 Senior New Ways In our seventh year, Senior New Ways Inc. is a California nonprofit 463 College Ave 650-468-5456 info@seniornewways http://www.seniornewways.o Los Altos/Hills public benefit corporation that provides unique individual and group Palo Alto, CA 94306 .org rg programs to enhance the community, life purpose and meaning, and whole health of seniors. 63 Silicon Valley To promote environmentally sound business and community practices 27544 Canyon Rd Los [email protected] http://www.svep.org/ Environmental through collaboration and education. Altos, CA 94022 Partnership 64 Silicon Valley Faces We are a non-profit organization serving Silicon Valley for over 45 years 777 North First Street, 408.286.9663, [email protected] www.svfaces.org to build a caring and inclusive community, free of bias and bigotry, by Suite 220, San Jose, CA ext 332 bringing people together through educational programs and supporting 95112 victims of crime. In Fiscal Year 2011, we provided educational programs to over 3,000 students and served over 9,500 victims of violent crime. 65 The Krause Center for The Krause Center for Innovation's mission is to serve as a regional Foothill College 12345 (650)949-7113 [email protected] http://krauseinnovationcente Los Altos/Hills Mt. Innovation professional development center for educators at all levels to be El Monte Road Los r.org View Palo Alto focused on innovation through technology, with special emphasis on Altos Hills, CA 94022 the subject areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. (STEM) 66 Vida Verde Vida Verde is a nonprofit that promotes educational equity by providing 3540 La Honda Rd, San (650) 747-9288 Bay Area free, overnight, environmental learning experiences for students who Gregorio, CA 94074 don’t otherwise get the opportunity. 67 Westwind Riding WRI provides financial support for the day-to-day operation of the 27210 Altamont Rd, (650) 941-4808 couperus@mindsprin http://www.westwind4h.org Mt. View Los Institude/ 4H horse riding program (westwind 4-H) for physically and developmentally Los Altos Hills, CA. g.com Altos/Hills Palo Alto handicapped children, and maintains the health and welfare of the 94022 horses so that they are program-ready. 68 Wildlife Rescue - Wildlife Rescue, Inc.(WRI), founded in 1974 in Palo Alto, California, 4000 Middlefield Rd (650) 340-7022 Lvanbuskirk@phs- http://www.wildliferescue.ws Mt. View Los Peninsula Humane began with a small group of volunteers dedicated to raising and Bldg V, Palo Alto, CA spca.org Altos/Hills Palo Alto returning to the wild, injured and orphaned local wildlife. Today we 94303 Society have over 160 professionally trained volunteers and staff working 3 shifts per day, 365 days a year. More than 2200 birds, mammals, and reptiles from our surrounding communities come through our doors needing help each year. We are proud that we release back to the wild a very high percentage of these animals who could not have survived without our intervention. Additional trained volunteers care for animals in their homes, answer phones to assist local residents with wildlife questions, and speak to groups of children about rescuing wildlife. WRI is a totally independent non-profit entity, and relies on donations and grants for funding. Now merged with Peninsula Humane Society.
69 Ye olde Town Band 70 YMCA of Silicon Valley Founded in 1883, YMCAs collectively make up the largest nonprofit 2400 Grant Road, (650)969-9622 http://www.ymcasv.org/elca Mt. View Los Altos/Hills community service organization in America. YMCAs are at the heart of Mountain View, CA. mino/html/facilities_features community life in cities, neighborhoods and towns across the nation, 94040 .html working to meet the health and social service needs of 16.9 million men, women, and children. With programming based on the four core values of Caring, Honesty, Responsibility, and Respect, YMCAs help people of all ages, faiths, ethnicities, incomes, sexual orientations and abilities develop the skills and tools they need to thrive. Longtime leaders in community-based health and fitness and aquatics, YMCAs teach kids to swim, offer exercise classes for people with disabilities and lead adult fitness classes. They also offer hundreds of other programs in response to community needs, including camping, child care (the YMCA movement is the nation''s largest not-for-profit child care provider), teen centers, environmental programs, youth sports, parent/child programs, job training, international exchanges and many more. No-one is turned away for inability to pay. Each local YMCA is guided by a volunteer board of directors and is an independent charitable nonprofit, qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Tax Code. A national YMCA office, called the YMCA of the USA, is located in Chicago and is charged with serving member associations. Member associations in turn are required by the national constitution to pay annual dues, to refrain from discrimination of any kind and to support the YMCA mission. All other decisions are local choices, including programs offered, staffing and style of operation. YMCAs are at work in more than 120 countries around the world, serving more than 30 million people. Some 230 YMCAs in the United States maintain more than 370 relationships with Ys in other countries, operating international programs and contributing to the YMCA world service. In its own way, every YMCA nurtures the healthy development of children and teens; strengthens families; and makes its community a healthier, safer, better place to live.
71 YWCA- Support The mission of the Support Network for Battered Women is to empower 375 S. Third Street, San (408) 541-6100 supportnetwork@su http://www.supportnetwork. Mt. View Los Network for Battered our diverse community to live free of domestic violence. Jose 95112 pportnetwork.org org/ Altos/Hills Palo Women Alto Santa Clara County