Books for Wider Horizons is an Oakland Public Library program that recruits, trains and places volunteer story readers in preschool or childcare centers throughout the City of Oakland.

Oaklash, founded in 2018, is an annual drag and queer performance festival in Oakland, California, spotlighting Bay Area talent and fostering inclusivity for queer and trans people of color. The organization aims to push creative boundaries while advocating for investment in the arts amidst systemic challenges in the Bay Area.

The Occidental Arts & Ecology Center (OAEC) is a nonprofit organization located in Occidental, California, dedicated to promoting ecological sustainability and social justice through education, research and advocacy. OAEC offers programs, workshops and resources aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of ecological principles and sustainable living practices.

Operation Bootstrap Africa (OBA) partners with Africans to strengthen their future through education, healthcare, agriculture and other long-term development projects.

At Our Lady of Grace’s mission encompasses fostering personal faith growth, practicing Christian stewardship, promoting hospitality, engaging youth and younger adults and serving the greater community with gospel values of unity, service and compassion.

At Our Lady of Grace’s mission encompasses fostering personal faith growth, practicing Christian stewardship, promoting hospitality, engaging youth and younger adults and serving the greater community with gospel values of unity, service and compassion.

Overseas Volunteer for a Better India is an organization dedicated to facilitating volunteer opportunities for individuals outside of India who wish to contribute to the country’s development. Through various projects and initiatives, they aim to empower communities, promote education and address social issues, fostering positive change and collaboration across borders.

Pachamama Alliance is a global community fostering sustainable living by integrating Indigenous wisdom with modern knowledge, aiming for a socially just and environmentally sustainable future. Through learning, connection, engagement and travel, they empower individuals to catalyze personal and collective transformation. With roots in the Amazon rainforest, their programs aim to generate conscious commitment and positive […]

Pacific Tongues is a non-profit organization that cultivates an active artistic Oceanic community of writers, spoken word performers, leaders, educators and students of all ages. Their commitment is to honor the practice of kuleana through creative workshops, public events and pedagogical development.

The Pacific Writers’ Connection (PWC) is a Hawai’i based nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging nature and place writers, youth writing and reading programs to strengthen a network of global citizens who share concerns about their environments, communities, place, people and cultures.