Animal Protection and Rescue League is a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which works to document and expose animal cruelty occurring behind closed doors, educates the public on animals issues through innovative outreach campaigns, and works with policymakers and politicians to implement humane change. Since forming in 2003, APRL has garnered the attention of national and international media, influenced animal protection legislation, conducted numerous rescues of abused factory farmed …

We provide bicycle repair workshops where you can use our tools and equipment to repair and maintain your own bicycle. Our volunteer mechanics are at hand to provide as much help as you need, from letting you know where a certain wrench is to walking you through a hub overhaul or straightening a wheel. Knowing your bike makes cycling more enjoyable. We're here to help you have a great time on your bike, rather than be burdened with mechanical troubles. We'll also help you be more prepared when m …

The Social Media Chamber of Commerce is an organization whose mission is to enhance business results for local businesses and organizations that employ a social media marketing strategy or that wishes to develop one. It is primarily an educational organization, but also seeks to provide the technical tools necessary for businesses to take advantage of the most powerful and productive marketing platform available in the 2010's -- social media. Not only is social media marketing a good value for …

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is the only national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research and education, and to reaching out to people with mood disorders and those affected by suicide loss. Who should join: Anyone who cares about our mission! Whether you are someone who has suffered suicidal depression, someone who has lost a loved one to suicide, or someone who simply cares about our cause, the OC AFSP Chapter …

If you get antsy seeing problems go unfixed and want to help out across San Diego, see new parts of the city, learn about different communities and their needs, and meet new folks over a beer or cocktail -- this is the place! I'm trying to create a volunteer group that doesn't feel stuffy or preachy -- just somewhere that brings people together to do good work, learn more about what our communities need, and grab a drink afterwards. Possible Meetups could include painting a Habitat for Humanity …

The mission of the Long Beach Time Exchange is to build and strengthen relationships within the city of Long Beach by connecting people’s unmet needs and untapped resources. We do this through the use of “time banking,” a system in which members give and receive services and skills using “time dollars,” a community currency that uses time as an indicator of value. The concept is simple: One hour equals one time dollar, regardless of the service given, from dog-walking to graphic design, communit …

THE ORANGE COUNTY HIKING CLUB for kids, dogs, & family A 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit serving our community "Reconnecting our community with nature!" Welcome hiking kids, dogs, & family, From SUKI REED, OC Hiking Club president & OC Register columnist, www.OC-Hiking.com. Reconnect with nature: Outdoor discovery and urban exploration for toddlers to teens including; walks, hiking, backpacking, camping, picnics, play days, museum days, dog walks, kayaking, and more... Trips, Travel, & Hikes …

The AAM At St. Christophers is a Communty out reach and support ministry. The Ministry Focus on our youth, elderly, homeless Shelters, and our veteran in the Moreno Valley commuity.

Learn about health and nutrition by attending some free seminars hosted by the organizer, Kathy Kalaf, trained at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York City. Kathy is trained as a nutritional counselor and health coach.  First workshop is on "The Sugar Blues". Kathy is also the founder of a 501c3 nonprofit organization that raises awareness of the dangers of antibiotics, steroids, and birth control use, at www.atlanticjourneytowellness.org. She also owns and operates Candida.com …

Mission Statement: We love to ride bicycles and want to improve the quality of life for the 45,500 people affected by MS in Orange, San Diego and Imperial counties in Souther California. Why We Ride: We ride because some of us who have direction connection to MS but all have a passion to be part of the movement to make the world free of MS.  Our weekly ride culminates in the Annual Bay-to-Bay Bike MS in October. Most of us have been together for over five years.  Some have participated in Bike …

We started the group because of the overwhelming demand for volunteers at community centers, non-profit organizations, food pantries, and shelters.  The purpose of the group is to provide a meeting ground for people who want to "give back" and who want to "pay it forward" by providing their time, talent, and service to their community. We want to show what we can achieve when we all pull together.  This will also be a great opportunity to get together, meet each other, socialize , and have fun.  …

Calling all photographers, videographers and visual artists: Do you want to use your talents for good? Do you have a passion for giving back to your community? Do you want to add really cool non-profit clients to your portfolio? And do you want to work with other like-minded professionals at the same time? Yeah? Then join The Shutter Project! We are a group of professional, semi-professional, and enthusiast photographers, videographers, graphic designers and other visual artists who volunteer o …

From the ocean to the mountains to the desert, San Diego has a rich natural landscape that we are all working to raise the funds protect. The San Diego Environment Development Group is a networking group for fundraising staff of conservation and environmental organizations. Whether you have a development staff of 5 or 0, join your colleagues in conservation as we learn from each other, share stories, collaborate and strengthen our environment.

Everyone is welcome!  This group is for individuals interested in being a part of the the Seal Beach Animal Care Center's new fundraising/"friendraising. If you love animals and would love to help support a wonderful non-profit, no-kill shelter, please join us! The members will be involved in planning and overseeing all of the fundraising events for the shelter, including its annual Wag N' Walk, wine tasting, Wiener Nationals Race, and Gala event. The members will also be responsible for reachin …

Let's do some networking for a cause! Urban Nights is a group that meets regularly to network, taste wine, and have fun for a cause! Urbanhood is a non-profit in San Diego that helps domestic violence survivors gain independence. Check us out at www.urbangoods.org.

We are a group of people starting a nonprofit coworking location in the heart of Downtown Riverside. Come join us!

REQUESTING EVERYONE SEEKING INSPIRATION IN HELPING OTHERS, NATURE and ANIMALS WHILE ESTABLISHING FRIENDSHIPS/CONNECTIONS. We want to create and host fundraisers/events and celebrate life by finding like minded individuals. COME one come all we already have an event in the works scheduled January 27 2013. INQUIRE WITHIN!!! WE PROMISE YOU WILL HAVE FUN and MEET LOVELY/CARING people

Friends of the Pacific Electric Trail is a local, non-profit advocacy group. The "Friends"' purpose is to enrich communities by enhancing and promoting the use of the 21-mile Pacific Electric Trail (PET), by walkers, equestrians, runners, and cyclists as part of a healthy lifestyle. The PET runs from Claremont to Rialto and through the cities of Montclair, Upland, Rancho Cucamonga and Fontana. We sponsor a yearly fundraising event called the "Cucamonga Challenge." Find out more on the group at h …

The San Diego Regional Data Library finds, catalogs and analyzes the data that civic and social organizations need to make San Diego a better place. This meet up group links tech savvy volunteers with organizations that need data and data analysis, and along the way we'll train San Diegans in finding government data, making CPRA requests, and the basics of data analysis.

San Diego Young Philanthropists meets the first Monday of each month at 7:30 pm. We have a wide range of different and wonderful program speakers. After our programs we socialize and share our views about various current topics. Our members come from various backgrounds and our numbers continue to grow. If you are interested in networking and socializing while planning fundraisers to benefit various local charities, then we are the perfect group for you. For more information, call Bobbie at: (61 …

Have you ever felt like you would like to participate in the community, to bring a positive change in your surroundings? Would you like to meet like-minded people that have a similar idea, and have started a venture to lend a helping hand? Would you like to hear more about these non-profit ventures started by people like you and me that endeavor to make a work towards a stress-free, violence-free society? If you answered 'Yes' to these questions, you're at the right place! We would like to intro …

Chuck Jones Center for Creativity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Orange County, California. Founded in 1999 by the four-time Academy Award recipient and legendary animation creator and director, Chuck Jones, the Center's vision is to inspire the innate creative genius within each person that leads to a more joyous, passionate, and harmonious life and world. The Center offers classes, workshops and programs for all ages from art classes to book discussions. Come see what we're a …

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life® is seeking volunteers in the Uptown neighborhoods – walkers, cancer survivors, caregivers, community leaders, anyone wanting to make a difference – to organize and recruit fundraising teams, garner community support, coordinate logistics, seek refreshments and prizes, plan entertainment and lend a hand. Our monthly meeting is focused on the monthly planning for Uptown’s September event, to be held at Birney Elementary School grounds. If you would like …

St. Carries Classroom: Focus on Youth, Education and Training brings together all stakeholders in the Hemet-San Jacinto Valley to discuss ways to educate and mentor youth to be productive, law abiding citizens who think globally to increase the quality of life and promote peace. We encourage responsible behavior in all citizens and lead by example. Please consider attending our forums and discuss how to make a difference in the lives of our children.

Are you interested in finding alternative ways to afford necessary services? Do you enjoy meeting new people and helping others? If you answered YES, then the Temecula Valley TimeBank may be for you! WHAT IS A TIMEBANK? The Temecula Valley TimeBank is a community group that promotes and facilitates the use of time instead of money in the exchange of service. We all have needs and skills to share. When you provide a service to another timebank member, you earn one timebank dollar for each hour yo …

Over 100 of San Diego’s top social entrepreneurs, business leaders, and young professionals are all coming together on April 13th to Pubcrawl Pacific Beach to raise the initial seed money to launch Project FLITE. Project FLITE (which stands for Fostering Leadership and Independence through Entrepreneurship), is a program dedicated to educating young people whom the system has deemed as “at risk” and transforming them into social venture capitalists. During the 15 week curriculum, Project FLITE p …

Calling all Senior dog & cat lovers! Our nonprofit senior cat & dog rescue will be meeting at ChuckAlek Independant Brewery the last Sat. of each month beginning April 27th, 2013! Bring your best fur friend (s) on a leash and enjoy some great crafted beer at this wonderful brewery owned by Grant & Marta Jankowska. There will also be a very yummy good eats vendor with some great food. We invite dog rescues, please bring dogs that are over 6 years of age who are your pets, or dogs you want to find …

The Prosperity Center is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide disadvantaged individuals with the opportunity to develop economic stability for themselves, their families, and their community. This is a group for individuals that understand the power of entrepreneurship to change not just the life of an individual but the local economy. This is the group for you if you are: thinking about starting a business, a new business owner and could use some guidance, you have business exper …