The Asian American Donor Program is a nonprofit health services organization dedicated to increasing the availability of potential stem cell donors for patients with life-threatening diseases curable by a stem cell transplant. Company services include conducting outreach and donor registration drives in Asian, Pacific Islander and multi-racial communities. The office is along the western shore of Bay Farm Island, in the Harbor Bay Business Park district.
Local 16 – Insulators & Asbestos Workers Union is affiliated with the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers. The mission of Local 16 is to protect the rights and safety of Bay Area residents who work in the insulation industry. The union office is in the Harbor Bay Business Park area, along the southern edge of Bay Farm Island.
Since 1996, Alameda Alliance for Health, a public, not-for-profit organization, has worked toward making high quality health care services accessible and affordable for everyone in the Alameda area. It works hand-in-hand with individuals as well as doctors and hospitals.
This charitable organization is a division of Meals on Wheels. Its volunteers visit seniors and homebound individuals for one to two hours each week. All volunteers are interviewed, thoroughly trained and undergo a background check. A Meals on Wheels program director then matches each recipient with a compatible volunteer. Alameda Friendly Visitors' office is located in the Mastick Senior Center, at the corner of Bay Street, in central Alameda.
The Alameda Food Bank has been combating hunger in Alameda since 1977. This nonprofit charitable organization is funded by local donations and civic organizations, like the Clara Barton Society and operated by 100 tireless volunteers. Every first Saturday and third Wednesday of the month, it opens the doors of its warehouse location (1050 West Ranger Ave.). The Food Bank estimates that its efforts help 5,300 people every year get the groceries and food they need.
An Alameda institution, Girls Incorporated of the Island City (known as Girls Inc.) is affiliated with the national organization by the same name. Girls Inc.'s mission is to inspire girls and young women to be strong, smart and bold. To that end, Girls Inc. provides on-site after-school and summer care for elementary-aged girls and offers a range of confidence- and skill-building programing including media literacy, economic literacy, public speaking, leadership, writing, interpersonal relationship support and many other growth opportunities. In addition to on-site after school and summer programing for girls, Girls Inc. runs Alameda Island Kids, which provides before- and after-school care for boys and girls at six Alameda public elementary schools.
The Asian American Donor Program is a nonprofit health services organization dedicated to increasing the availability of potential stem cell donors for patients with life-threatening diseases curable by a stem cell transplant. Company services include conducting outreach and donor registration drives in Asian, Pacific Islander and multi-racial communities. The office is along the western shore of Bay Farm Island, in the Harbor Bay Business Park district.
Mastick Senior Center is a large, organized, and attractive facility with plenty of services and activities from a game room, to a social hall, to a beautiful garden area, and even a computer room. The staff are helpful, patient, flexible, and communicate well with both patrons and people checking out the space. The number of services offered by the organization is staggering, with almost 20 pages of information with events, services, and other highlights in a monthly newsletter called The Mastick Bee, which is available upon request.
Eagles 1076 is a respected organization with deeply rooted ties in the community of Alameda. Members are involved in a number of issues, ranging from cancer and children's welfare to literacy and veterans' rights. Members are friendly and amicable, always open to questions about the organization and the building. Possessing a large meeting room with a stage and a ballroom, the lodge is neat and organized, centered on events and an atmosphere of camaraderie and fellowship.
The Alameda Elks Lodge 1015 is a local organization that is the part of the national Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. As a fraternal order, members must be sponsored by two other Elks. This facility has a catering kitchen, banquet and meeting areas, a gym, a card room and a full bar.
This organization arranges league games and tournaments for local girls who want to play softball. The office is conveniently located two blocks east of Downtown. School age girls interested in joining a softball team should have their parents contact the organization through its website for scheduled events and other details.
This nonprofit organization gathers and provides information that helps policy makers in the decision-making process. The company serves clients like political analysts, educators and health-care providers. Services offered include data collection, surveying and statistical analysis. The office is located within a complex of wood-shingle buildings in Alameda's Marina Harbor district.
An Alameda institution since 1949, when it was founded as the Alameda Boys Club by local businessman Leonard E. Lee, the Club began to incorporate girls into programing in the 1980s and officially became the Alameda Boys & Girls Club in 1991.
Operating in partnership with many other community groups, the Alameda Boys & Girls Club aims to "inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential," providing them with recreational and educational opportunities in a safe and welcoming setting.
In 2006, the Club began a capital campaign to replace the organization's Lincoln Avenue building, and in 2010 it broke ground at a 1.5-acre site. The new west end facility will include a gym, teen center, game room, computer lab, learning center, music and dance areas, a dental clinic and a health clinic.
Elders Village is a non-profit organization that provides resources for senior citizens who need health, education and other services. It also supports the idea of cohousing, a collaborative housing solution that creates a sense of community and support among its residents.
A magnificent building with decades of history governed by of one Alameda's oldest societies, the Alameda (Island City) Masonic Temple is an impressive sight for even a cursory glance. Its green-painted facade with Spanish colonial details inspires a close examination. The hall is set up to host private events, complete with restrooms, a dining area, kitchen and large meeting area.
Ploughshares Nursery is a social enterprise of Alameda Point Collaborative. It uses all sales to maintain housing on the old naval base for individuals and families facing homelessness. Ploughshares is a sustainable nursery that specializes in edible plants, drought-tolerant plants and native plants. It offers residents of supportive housing the option to work in its State-Certified Landscape Apprentice Program. It offers free gardening workshops monthly.
Bessie Coleman Court is a city-funded 53-unit housing complex at Alameda Point. It offers permanent and transitional housing for homeless individuals and families. Residents have access to comprehensive services including healthcare, childcare, employment training, substance abuse recovery counseling, domestic violence support groups and parenting classes.