AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

Founded in 1913, the American Cancer Society, also known as ACS, is a community-based, voluntary health care organization that offers cancer prevention programs. Headquartered in Atlanta, the organization operates more than 3,300 offices throughout the United States. It conducts behavioral and psychosocial cancer research to improve cancer control policies. The organization publishes several cancer awareness brochures, pamphlets, books and journals for patients, families and health care professionals. ACS also provides screening and treatment services for various types of cancers. It also offers emotional and practical support services for patients, families and caregivers. ACS provides various community-based programs, including Look Good...Feel Better, Hope Lodge and Man to Man. The organization also offers I Can Cope, which is an educational program that includes information, peer support and practical coping skills development services. The American Cancer Society maintains a location in Oakland, Calif.

The California Autism Foundation is dedicated to providing individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities the highest quality of support and training to help them achieve independence, productivity, and fulfillment. Through a variety of programs, including educational and vocational services, the foundation aims to empower individuals aged 6 to 22 and beyond. With offerings such as the ABC School, Adult Day Program, and Supported Living Services, the foundation fosters an environment focused on lifelong growth and development. Their mission emphasizes the importance of creating meaningful opportunities that allow individuals to reach their full potential. Generated from the website

Hospitality House is a community center for the City of San Francisco including the Tenderloin, Mid-Market,San Francisco Sixth Street Neighborhoods, providing opportunities for personal growth and self determination to homeless people and others in need.