Bay Area Organizing Committee

RestoringVision is a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the global crisis of vision impairment, which affects over a billion people, primarily in low and middle-income countries. By providing affordable reading glasses and vision services, they aim to restore sight and improve lives, demonstrating that clear vision can significantly enhance health, education, and economic development. With a commitment to reaching underserved populations, RestoringVision has successfully impacted 34 million people across 150 countries through partnerships with philanthropic organizations, corporate donors, and the world's largest optical companies. The organization emphasizes that restoring someone's sight is one of the most cost-effective health interventions, enabling individuals to unlock their potential and contribute to their communities. Generated from the website

Alternative Family Services (AFS), established in 1978, is a nonprofit organization based in San Rafael, California, dedicated to providing informed foster care, adoption, and mental health services across Northern California. Their mission focuses on supporting vulnerable children and families by ensuring stability, safety, and well-being within communities. AFS is actively seeking resource parents and families, particularly for teens and sibling groups, to foster a nurturing environment. With a commitment to healing through connection, AFS emphasizes the importance of integrated approaches to support the growth and development of youth and families in their care. Generated from the website