Bridgegood
Oakland-based non-profit Bridgegood is making a difference in the community through empowerment and tech opportunity. KTVU's Gasia Mikaelian speaks with Shaun Tai, Bridgegood Co-Founder and Executive Director about the work his organization is doing to provide access, professional opportunities and tech literacy to under-resourced design students.
SF AIDS Foundation: Turning HIV/AIDS into a managable condition
Founded in 1982, the San Francisco AIDS Foundation's mission has grown throughout the past 40-plus years as the country's understanding of HIV/AIDS has also evolved. In today's Giving Day feature, KTVU's Gasia Mikaelian speaks with Dr. Tyler TerMeer, CEO of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation about the medical advances that have turned HIV/AIDS from a death sentence into what can be a managable condition.
CURYJ: Transforming communities by empowering youth leaders
For more than a decade, the non-profit CURYJ has been a force in building community and empowering young leaders in the fight to end youth criminalization and mass incarceration. CURYJ is based in Oakland's Fruitvale district and continues to make an impact on the lives of those most affected by systemic injustice, immigration challenges and the foster care system. KTVU's Andre Senior speaks with Ricardo Garcia-Acosta, Director of Community Peace and Organizer Associate Amanda Majail-Blanco about their mission.
First 5 Contra Costa
First 5 Contra Costa is an organization dedicated to helping children and their parents during their most crucial years of development. We talked with the non-profit's executive director about how the agency helps children in the east bay thrive from months before they are born, to when they enter kindergarten.
Sol Sisters
KTVU speaks with Sol Sisters' Christine Colman about the organization's fundraiser, which aims to support women of color through educational and inclusive opportunities.
Set To Thrive
Lisa Henderson, President and CEO of nonprofit Set To Thrive that supports CA foster youth, speaks with KTVU's Allie Rasmus about how the organization is recovering from a recent burglary.
Urban Ed Academy
Urban Ed Academy is a non-profit in San Francisco that promotes diversity in the classroom.
Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy
Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy started as a youth music group back in 1989 has now grown into a prominent music educational program rich in Mexican culture and traditions. Lucina Rodriguez and Fabiola Trujillo, both teachers at Los Cenzontles talk about the many aspects of the organization and its strong connection to the community it serves. Please send donations to: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/los-cenzontles-mexican-arts-center
Blue Devil Performing Arts
Music and performing arts create opportunities for youth development. One such innovator is The Blue Devils Performing Arts. Blue Devils Spokesperson, Pat Seidling, stopped by to talk more about how this organization helps kids of today become confident, successful adults of tomorrow.
South Pacific Islander Organization
One Bay Area non-profit is creating an inclusive and cohesive environment where Pacific Islanders feel represented. South Pacific Islander Organization's Roy Tongilava stopped by to share how his organization is helping Pacific Islanders get access to everything from a higher education to economic opportunities.
Aim High
Aim High works to close the opportunity gap for kids in Northern California. KTVU spoke with CEO Julia Chih about the nonprofit organization's goal to give every middle school student access to learning.
Cut Fruit Collective
Cut Fruit Collective started as an organization to help Chinatown businesses and residents endure the pandemic but has evolved to now promote strong AAPI communities through art.
Beyond Terra
Beyond Terra is a nonprofit founded by two Bay Area highschoolers, Rishi Gurjar and Kiran Pothana. Their mission is to restore and preserve biodiversity by advancing the future of conservation.
Replate
Replate is a non-profit organization that reduces food waste and food insecurity. KTVU's Dave Clark spoke with Maen Mahfoud, the founder, about the challenges and goals of reducing waste.
Brown Girl Surf
Brown Girl Surf cultivates community by amplifying the voices of surfers of color and taking care of the earth. Executive Director Adriana Guerrero-Nardone joined us at KTVU to tell us about this surfing group.
Skate Like a Girl
Empowering girls to build confidence, take on leadership roles and practice social justice is what "Skate Like a Girl" is all about. We sat down with the Director of the Bay Area chapter, Ashley Masters.
Financial behaviorist breaks down financial responsibility
A financial behaviorist gives views tips and tricks for financial responsibility
NorCal MLK Foundation
The NorCal MLK Foundation strives to uphold the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and unlock the potential of every individual through programs and events that advance civil and human rights.
Project Level
Project Level nurtures the creative needs of at-risk and underserved Bay Area inner-city youth. KTVU's Sal Castaneda spoke with their team about their dedication to providing a safe, experiential learning environment where youth can freely express themselves through the arts.
World Central Kitchen
When a crisis arises, World Central Kitchen rushes in to serve meals to survivors of natural disasters and other calamities. The group has been active in California to help people displaced by wildfires, floods and earthquakes, but they will travel around the world to help hungry people.