Northern California Public Media

A massive federal funding rollback is threatening the backbone of public television stations across the country-- and it's hitting home.

Choice in aging

From in-home care to advocacy at the Capitol, Choice in Aging is a nonprofit that has spent decades on the frontlines, helping older adults live independently, safely and with purpose.

Civicorps

From high school diplomas to wildland restoration, Civicorps, an Oakland-based nonprofit, is giving disconnected young adults paid job training in conservation, recycling and disaster response-- all while helping our communities and environment thrive.

PFlag San Jose/Peninsula

PFlag San Jose/Peninsula is a support system for the LGBTQ+ community and their families, helping to amplify their voices for a more equitable world.

Family Paths

Family Paths offers crucial mental health services and support for children, parents and caregivers by creating a safe space for families of all backgrounds to heal and thrive.

Richmond Rainbow Pride

What began as backlash against an openly LGBTQIA+ council member has blossomed into a movement of visibility, resilience and pride. Richmond Rainbow Pride is the city's first organization of its kind, and it's celebrating more than a decade of advocacy and allyship.

Las Trampas

For decades, Las Trampas has been a lifeline for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Bay Area. What began as a small school founded by families, has grown into a vital support system-- one that helps adults discover their strength, gain independence and find purpose in everyday life.

Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation

Long before Ellis Island became a household name, another gateway stood on the west coast. Angel Island is a place where hope met hardship, but the Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation is working to make sure this chapter of American history is preserved and never forgotten.

Pogo Park

Once-neglected parks are now vibrant hubs of community, thanks to the grassroots efforts of Pogo Park. This local nonprofit is turning concrete lots into colorful sanctuaries, where children play, families gather and hope blossoms.

Tech Exchange

In today's digital world, access to technology is a necessity, but for thousands of families, a computer or internet access is still out of reach. Tech Exchange, an Oakland-based nonprofit, refurbishes old devices and gives them a second life in the hands of students and families, free of charge.

The Women's Building

For decades, The Women's Building has been a lifeline for women and families in the Bay Area, providing resources, support and a place to thrive.

Black Organizing Project

The Black Organizing Project empowers Black and brown students with resources, advocacy and a voice in their own future.

B-H Brilliant Minds Project

B-H Brilliant Minds project is a nonprofit that empowers the next generation to break barriers, create opportunities and become the innovators of tomorrow through life skills, career coaching and social justice advocacy.

Fresh Approach

A Bay Area nonprofit is changing the way families put fresh food on the table. Fresh Approach is on a mission to make healthy eating more affordable and accessible, one community at a time.

Outdoor Afro

We're connecting black communities to the great outdoors, from fishing and hiking to skiing and kayaking. As we continue to honor and celebrate Black History Month, we want to introduce you to the nonprofit organization Outdoor Afro. Rue Mapp, founder of Outdoor Afro joined us on 'The Nine' to tell us why a relationship with nature is so important.

Beats Rhymes and Life

Beats Rhymes and Life uses hip-hop to break down mental health stigmas and empower young people of color, by turning lyrics into therapy, and rhythm into healing.

World Central Kitchen

As wildfires ravage Los Angeles County, forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes, several organizations have stepped in to provide critical support. Among them is World Central Kitchen, which has teamed up with restaurants and food trucks to serve more than 400,000 meals to both first responders and displaced residents.

Full Circle Fund

Fostering partnerships, sharing resources and pushing boundaries to drive social justice. On this giving day, we're highlighting Full Circle Fund, where Bay Area Changemakers unite to empower nonprofits to it matters most. Samantha Carpenter, the CEO and executive director of Full Circle Fund joined us on "The Nine" to tell us what the non-profit offers to the community.