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To enroll and serve 750 Oakland students, at 16 district and charter schools, in twice weekly 45-minute literacy tutoring sessions. Reading Partner tutors will work with children and follow a reading plan tailored to each child’s particular needs and strengths.

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A collaboration between choreographer Risa Jaroslow and composer/bassist Lisa Mezzacappa, in which musicians and dancers are all integrated into the choreography.

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To develop a data analytics system that triangulates: community-specific “Indicators of Impact” (III); teacher effectiveness (TEN); and classic academic indicators (CA State Achievement data). Funding will allow development of an index to track often ignored early indicators (pre-conditions) of social and academic engagement (i.e. esteem, relationships, self-discipline and cultural identity). Data will be used to design teacher growth plans and to measure the impacts of teacher development on teacher performance and student outcomes.

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SF Camerawork, established in 1974, remains a pioneering force in the San Francisco arts scene, fostering experimental photography and sociopolitical themes while providing crucial support to emerging and established artists, shaping the landscape of contemporary photography through exhibitions, programs and patronage.

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Santa Cruz Community Health Centers is a nonprofit organization committed to providing comprehensive and affordable healthcare services to the residents of Santa Cruz County and surrounding areas. Through a network of clinics, they offer primary care, dental care, behavioral health services and other healthcare programs to promote the well-being of the community.

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Re-awakens and pays homage to the ancient tradition of the African Diaspora’s dance masquerade through deeply collaborative, socially conscious performances in inner-city environments that will focus on Black Lives Matter & LGBTQIQ issues.

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For a five-week summer school program with daily reading instruction for 1,740 rising kingergarten to fourth grade students at 18 district and charter schools; includes weekly workshops that train parents to teach reading at home, teacher professional development and coaching, and home visits.

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To support the pilot of an intensive afterschool program that will provide 1 hour of reading instruction 3 days/week for 180 students, at 4 Oakland Unified School District school sites. The afterschool program is modeled after Springboard’s summer programming, which combines teacher coaching, small group instruction, and family workshops.

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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a leading pediatric treatment and research facility focused on curing childhood catastrophic diseases. They treat children regardless of their ability to pay and conduct groundbreaking research to advance medical science.

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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a leading pediatric treatment and research facility focused on curing childhood catastrophic diseases. They treat children regardless of their ability to pay and conduct groundbreaking research to advance medical science.

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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a leading pediatric treatment and research facility focused on curing childhood catastrophic diseases. They treat children regardless of their ability to pay and conduct groundbreaking research to advance medical science.

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Support for fixtures and equipment.

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Patients suffering from IBD, especially UC, are at an increased risk of the life-threatening colorectal cancer, and early detection is critical. The standard of care for prevention and early treatment is to inspect the colon with white-light endoscopy, however, the appearance of the tissue is often insufficient for early identification of cancer. While the intensity of inflammation and the occurrence of high-grade dysplasia are predisposing conditions for cancer, these are also difficult to evaluate by white-light endoscopy. Raman spectroscopy is a tool that can identify molecular determinants of disease, but the generally weak endogenous Raman signals have prevented effective clinical translation due to the long scan times that are required. We have designed an ultrafast Raman-based microendoscope that will enable screening at rates compatible with conventional endosocopic exams. We use these instruments to detect functionalized surface enhanced nanoparticles that are targeted to molecular markers of inflammation, dysplasia and malignancy. This would provide the endoscopist with a rapid and highly sensitive detection system that can identify hidden lesions or even discriminate between low- and high-grade dysplasia. This would have a significant impact on treatment versus surveillance and would improve overall survival and quality of life for patients suffering with IBD.

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Success Academy Charter Schools Inc. is dedicated to providing all children with access to excellent education, grounded in the belief in their potential to learn and succeed. Through high-quality teaching, supportive environments and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, they strive to empower students to reach their fullest potential.

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For a take home book program for 218 classrooms and over 4,000 children and families. Funding will also support early literacy trainings and resources for teachers, community based organizations and families.

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ALS United Greater New York builds hope and enhances the quality of life while supporting aggressive research to find new treatments and a cure by providing assistance for people with ALS through a robust care services program, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers, leading the way in global research and fostering government partnerships.

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Charlotte Maxwell Clinic is a 30-year-old nonprofit providing complementary, integrative therapies to low-income and underserved women with cancer.

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A new dance theater work that explores the intersection of social movements and the protest music, dance, and poetry that moved across the Americas and found a particular voice in San Francisco’s Mission District.