Partner Links
Community Partners
Welcome to the Walnut Creek Magazine Partner Page. We believe in strong community partnerships and support numerous non-profit organizations. To find out how we can partner with your non-profit organization or group, send us an email wcmag@sbcglobal.net.
Volunteer Center of the East Bay
The Volunteer Center links people who care with people in need. A small contribution of time by a volunteer can make a big difference. The Center lists over 1,200 different opportunities to volunteer in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties on their website, www.helpnow.org.
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano
4010 Nelson Ave., Concord CA 94520
925-676-7543, www.foodbankccs.org
The Food Bank works to alleviate hunger and provides an efficient system for collecting and distributing food with the vision that all people in Contra Costa and Solano counties will receive at least one nutritious meal a day.
Women's Initiative
Women's Initiative assists high-potential low-income women achieve their goal of business ownership, through an intensive 20 session program, learn more at their website: www.womensinitiative.org.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
1390 Market Street, Suite 1200, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 625-1100, www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services.
CASA
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Contra Costa
2020 N. Broadway, Ste. 204, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
925-256-7284, www.cccocasa.org
Each year thousands of abused and neglected children in Contra Costa County come under the court's care because they are unable to live safely at home. CASA volunteers advocate for these children to make sure they don't get lost in the legal system or remain in foster care.
Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation
2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
925-256-1273, www.arf.net
ARF rescues and finds caring homes for animals and finds innovative ways to bring the healing touch of animals to people within the community who need it the most.
Walnut Creek Education Foundation
PO Box 186, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 933-WCEF, www.wcefk12.org
WCEF raises funds through a broad-based community effort to support quality academic and enrichment programs and student support services for students in the Walnut Creek School District and Las Lomas High School.
Northgate Community Pride Foundation
www.northgatepride.org
The Northgate Community Pride Foundation aids in the improvement and enhancement of educational and athletic facilities and programs at Northgate High School in Walnut Creek and other schools in the Northgate community.
Youth Homes
1855 Olympic Blvd., Suite 225 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
www.youthhomes.org
Youth Homes serves abused and neglected children and adolescents in Contra Costa County by providing high quality residential and outpatient programs.
Walnut Creek Library Foundation
PO Box 4979 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
925-935-5395, www.wclibrary.org
The Walnut Creek Library Foundation raises private funds for new and improved library facilities, collections, programs and services for both the Walnut Creek Downtown Library and Ygnacio Valley Library.
Meals on Wheels
1300 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94596
925-937-8311, www.mowsos.org
Meals on Wheels serves hot, nutritious meals to homebound seniors. Many are low-income and frail or disabled. Each year, they enrich the lives of more than 5,000 county residents.
Hospice of the East Bay
3470 Buskirk Ave., Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
925-887-5679, www.hospiceeastbay.org
Hospice of the East Bay helps people cope with life-limiting illnesses by providing medical, emotional and practical support for patients and families, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.
Fresh Start
1924 Trinity Ave., Walnut Creek, CA 94596
925-935-8446, www.freshstartwc.org
Fresh Start is a respite and service center for the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless in our community. Fresh start provides a place to shower, eat, rest, and access medical and legal assistance.
