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Now-June 19: History San Jose
History San Jose offers educational programs, community outreach programs, and exhibits such as “Becoming American: Immigration in San Jose.” (through June 19th)
www.historysanjose.org
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Now - June 29: "The Way That We Rhyme: Women, Art & Politics"
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts presents "The Way That We Rhyme: Women, Art & Politics" now through June 29th.
www.ybca.org
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Now - June 30: "Mi Coche/My Culture-Livin' the Lowrider Lifestyle"
Mexican Heritage Plaza is presenting an exhibit called "Mi Coche/My Culture - Livin’ the Lowrider Lifestyle," now through June 30th.
408-928-5524
vwww.mhcviva.org
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Now - May 29: "Twilight Yoga in the Park"
Join Friends of Guadalupe River Park and Gardens for “Twilight Yoga in the Park” beginning April 10th and continuing through May 29th.
408-298-7657
www.grpg.org
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Now - May 21: Jewish Family & Children's Services - San Rafael
An informative six-session group for adult children, partners, formal and informal caregivers coping with taking care of an aging parent, spouse or friend, takes place now through May 21st at Jewish Family and Children’s Services in San Rafael.
415-419-3601
www.jfcs.org
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Now - May 24: "Where is Latin American/Latino Arts"
The Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts presents an exhibition titled "Where is Latin American/Latino Arts" now through May 24 in San Francisco. 415-821-1155
www.missionculturalcenter.org
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April 25 - May 25: "Curse of the Starving Class"
The American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco presents "Curse of the Starving Class" April 25th through May 25.
www.act-sf.org
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May 10: "Rock Band" for Charity
Join Variety Children’s Charity & compete in “Rock Band” – the hottest video game around! “Rock Band for Chairty” is Saturday, May 10th at 9pm at San Francisco’s 12 Galaxies on Mission Street. There’ll be a battle of the bands, a skills competition and a “live” concert by 80’s cover band “Pop Rocks”. It’s a full night of fun, music & prizes – and all proceeds benefit Variety Children’s Charity, helping Northern California kids in need for 60 years !
rockband4charity.com
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May 14: Women's Health Month
Kaiser Permanente will be celebrating Women’s Health Month with a Women’s Health Fair on May 14th, 9am to 2pm. www.kaiserpermanente.org
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May 15: San Francisco Young Playwrights Festival
The 3rd Annual San Francisco Young Playwrights Festival is May 15th, 17th and 18th at City College in San Francisco.
www.youngplaywrites.org
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May 16: San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus
The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus will perform on May 16th at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco.
415-865-2787
www.sfgmc.org
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May 16: 48th Film Finals
The 48th Film Finals, a showcase of the best SF State student’s films, takes place on May 16th in McKenna Theater on the San Francisco State University campus.
www.cinema.sfsu.edu
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May 17: Himalayan Fair
The 25th Anniversary Himalayan Fair is May 17th and 18th at Live Oak Park in Berkeley.
510-869-3995
www.himalayanfair.net
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May 17 - 18: Bay Area Storytelling Festival
The 23rd Annual Bay Area Storytelling Festival is May 17th and 18th at Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area in El Sobrante.
510-869-4946
www.bayareastorytelling.org
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May 17 - 18: Mountain View's A La Carte & Art
Downtown Mountain View’s A La Carte & Art kicks off summer festival season in style on May 17th and 18th, 10am to 6pm, on Castro Street.
650-964-3395
www.miramarevents.com
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May 17: "A Walk to Remember"
The Hospice Foundation of the East Bay is presenting the 2nd annual "A Walk to Remember", for friends and family to celebrate the lives of their loved ones and raise funds, May 17th at the Martinez Marina Amphitheater.
925-887-5678
www.hospiceeastbay.org
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May 18: Endangered Species Day
The Golden Gate National Recreation Area contains more endangered species than any other national park in Northern America…come celebrate Endangered Species Day on May 18th, 11:30am to 2:30pm at Rodeo Lagoon.
www.ggnrabigyear.org
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May 18: 21st Annual Star Chefs & Vintners Gala
The 21st Annual Star Chefs & Vintners Gala to benefit Meals on Wheels will be held on May 18th at Fort Mason in San Francisco.
www.mowsf.org
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May 20: Seneca Center
Seneca Center is hosting an Information Night about being a foster parent…it’s happening on May 20th, 6:30-8:30pm in San Francisco.
www.senecacenter.org
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May 22: "Life Is A Wave" Benefit
Save The Waves Coalition is holding its 2nd Annual “Life Is A Wave” benefit at Minna Gallery in San Francisco on May 22nd, 6pm to midnight.
www.brownpapertickets.com & www.savethewaves.org.
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May 22: 2nd Annual Small Business Awards Ceremony
The West Contra Costa Business Development Center will host the West County’s 2nd Annual Small Business Awards Ceremony on May 22nd, 5:30pm at the Cannery Building in Richmond.
510-223-9900
www.wccbdc.org
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May 23: Genesis Ballroom Dancers
Get your dance shoes on and enjoy a performance and dance lesson from Genesis Ballroom dancers on May 23rd, 7-9:30pm at the San Francisco JCC…the event benefits patient services at UCSF Mount Zion.
415-885-7354
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May 24: 25th Anniversary Concert
Crowden Music Center celebrates 25 years of quality music education with an Anniversary Concert on May 24th, 7pm, at UC Berkeley’s Hertz Hall.
510-559-6910
www.crowden.org
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May 24: An Olympic Synchronized Swimming Exhibition
Santa Clara Aquamaids Synchronized Swimming Club presents "An Olympic Synchronized Swimming Exhibition" featuring the 2008 Olympic team before they leave for Bejing, May 24th, 11am and 2pm.
www.aquamaids.org
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May 28: Kids Helping Kids Concert
The Contra Costa Youth Orhcestra presents the 3rd Annual “Kids Helping Kids” concert to benefit Comfort for Kids, the pediatric program of the East Bay…it takes place May 28th at the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek.
925-943-7469
www.hospiceeastbay.org
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May 29: SF Intl Arts Festival
The San Francisco International Arts Festival celebrates its 5th Anniversary with performances on May 29th, May 31st and June 1st at Dance Mission Theatre.
800-838-3006
www.sfiaf.org
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May 30: 13th Annual Kyle Furrer Memorial Golf Tournament
The 13th Annual Kyle Furrer Memorial Golf Tournament and Dinner is May 30th at the Diablo Creek Golf Course in Concord…it benefits the pediatric program of Hospice of the East Bay.
925-676-9344
www.hospicecc.org
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June 1: Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra
The Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra will perform a program of classical, romantic and contemporary music on June 1st, 3pm.
650-856-3848
www.pacomusic.org
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June 2-23: Berkeley City College
Start your bachelor’s degree, finish university transfer requirements, or start training for a new job at Berkeley City College…classes start June 2nd and June 23rd.
510-981-2800
www.berkeleycitycollege.edu
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June 6: Project Homeless Connect
Project Homeless Connect takes place June 6th at Pier 48 in San Francisco…they need volunteers.
www.projecthomelessconnect.com
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July 19: 8th Annual Day On The Bay
Easter Seals Northern California is celebrating their 8th Annual Day on the Bay by providing teens and adults with an enjoyable day of boating on July 19th in Tiburon…your donations of time or money help.
www.noca.easterseals.com
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July 20: Summer Symphony with Kenny Loggins
The Children’s Health Council presents the Annual Summer Symphony with Kenny Loggins, live in concert on July 20th at Frost Amphitheater on the Stanford Campus.
www.summersymphony.org
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Hercules Library
The Hercules Library is offering a series of summer presentations given by docents from the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco. Programs are in June, July and August.
www.ccclib.org
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Be A San Francisco School Volunteer Interpreter
If you speak Cantonese or Spanish, you can become a San Francisco School Volunteer Interpreter and use your language skills to increase parent involvement.
415-749-3700
www.sfsv.org
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Project HIRED
Project HIRED invites the public to attend an open house "Recruitment Day" for persons with disabilities who are looking for employment.
408-557-0880
www.projecthired.org
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"Support Our Troops"
Support Our Troops is a family organization that strives to protect the well-being of the troops and their families…your donations help them further their mission.
www.supportourtroops.org
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National Hunger Hotline
The National Hunger Hotline operates Monday through Saturday…staff can help with emergency food assistance, various social services, issues related to government assistance programs and more.
1-866-3-HUNGRY
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Marin Shakespeare Company
The award-winning Marin Shakespeare Company presents outdoor plays this summer at the Forest Meadow Amphitheatre in San Rafael.
415-499-4488
www.marinshakespeare.org
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Don't Borrow Trouble Silicon Valley
Don’t Borrow Trouble Silicon Valley, supported by the City of San Jose, offers free and co0nfidential advice to Santa Clara County residents who are facing foreclosure or increasing interest rates on a home loan.
408-283-1284
www.DBTSV.org
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Our City Forest
Our City Forest is giving away trees to San Jose residents…large shade trees filter pollution from the air and are perfect for backyards, parking strips, schools and parks.
www.ourcityforest.org
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San Francisco School Volunteers
San Francisco School Volunteers urgently needs new volunteers to help in classrooms throughout the city.
415-749-3700
www.sfsv.org
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Tour de Cure
The American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure bicycling event in June raises money for the fight against Diabetes…your donations help!
www.diabetes.org
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Crohn's & Colitis Team Challenge
Run or walk through the vineyards from Napa to Sonoma with “Crohn’s and Colitis Team Challenge” and help find cures for these painful digestive diseases. Training kicks off in March.
415-356-2234
www.ccteamchalleneg.org
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Solano Community College
Students looking for help with financial aid, registration, counseling and other support services at Solano Community College can go to the newly opened Student Services Center, Building 400, on the Fairfield Campus.
707-863-7801
www.solano.edu
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Diablo Valley College Dental Hygiene Program
Diablo Valley College Dental Hygiene program is looking for patients…the teaching clinic is high quality and low cost.
925-625-1230 ext 2534
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The School for Self-Healing in San Francisco
The School for Self-Healing in San Francisco hosts a free lecture every Thursday night at 7:15.
415-665-9574
www.self-healing.org
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The Ohlone College Super Flea Market
The Ohlone College Super Flea Market is held on the 2nd Saturday of each month, 8am to 3pm, in Fremont.
510-659-6285
Fleamarket.Ohlone.edu
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Diabetes
Diabetes is a major health issue: the American Diabetes Association and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International have informational websites in English and in Spanish.
www.diabetesA1C.org & www.midiabetesA1c.org
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The Berkeley Free Clinic
The Berkeley Free Clinic offers basic health and dental care free of charge. Your donations and volunteer time help the clinic help those in need.
800-6-CLINIC & 510-548-2570
www.berkeleyfreeclinic.org
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Second Harvest Food Bank
Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties offers food to those in need…they can always your cash donations and volunteer time.
www.2ndharvest.net
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Rainbows
"Rainbows" offers free workshops to children K-8th who are dealing with divorce, death of a loved one or any other life-altering situation.
408-272-1861
www.rainbows.org
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Peninsula Open Space Trust
Peninsula Open Space Trust needs donations to help permanently protect Mindego Hill near the junction of Skyline Boulevard and Alpine Road.
650-854-7696
www.openspacetrust.org
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Career Closet
Career Closet has facilities in San Jose and Foster City, offering business clothing and coaching to women in Santa Clara and San Mateo County…clothing donations enable them to empower women and transform lives.
408-451-1200
www.careercloset.org
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The Marine Mammal Center
The Marine Mammal Center is a veterinary hospital, research and educational center. Your cash donations or volunteer time are greatly appreciated.
415-289-SEAL
www.marinemammalcenter.org
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San Francisco Beautiful
San Francisco Beautiful is dedicated to creating, enhancing and protecting the unique beauty and livability of the city.
415-421-2608
www.sfbeautiful.org
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San Francisco Botanical Garden
San Francisco Botanical Garden is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to lead children’s walks beginning February 5th.
415-661-1316 ext 312
www.sfbotanicalgarden.org
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San Mateo Crisis Hotline
If you or someone you know is in crisis, you can call the 24-hour San Mateo Crisis Hotline for information, referrals, or just to talk.
650-573-0530
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InnVision
InnVision provides comprehensive shelter, food, and support services for more than 16-thousand Silicon Valley people annually…your gifts of food, toys, and cash will help those in need.
408-292-4286
Click here
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SEVA Foundation
SEVA Foundation offers alternative gift giving…your cash donation is put to work improving the health and well-being of people around the world who are struggling with poverty and disease.
800-223-7382
www.seva.org
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Don't Almost Give.org
Don’t Almost Give.org will help you find a charity of interest to you. Don’t Almost Give.org encourages you to give now.
www.dontalmostgive.org
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Guadalupe River Park and Gardens
Guadalupe River Park and Gardens in San Jose always needs volunteers for various jobs, including working in the Rose Garden and the Courtyard Demonstration Garden.
www.grpg.org
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PFLAG
PFLAG, Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays, holds monthly support meetings in San Francisco.
415-921-8850
www.pflag.org
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Peninsula Habitat for Humanity
Join Peninsula Habitat for Humanity to build safe, affordable homes for low-income families in your community.
www.peninsulahabitat.org.
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The Office of Traffic Safety
The Office of Traffic Safety and the California Highway Patrol want to remind you to celebrate responsibly this holiday season…and remember, the best defense against a drunk driver is a seat belt.
www.chp.ca.gov
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St. Anthony Foundation
St. Anthony Foundation is committed to helping the poor and homeless with food, housing, medical care, education and job training. Volunteers and donations are always welcome.
www.stanthonysf.org
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CARE
You can help empower women in poor communities around the world in the fight against poverty and oppression by joining CARE.
www.care.org
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California Highway Patrol
The California Highway Patrol reminds you to always designate a sober driver, and if you see a drunk driver on the road, call 9-1-1.
www.chp.ca.gov
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The Mural Music & Arts Project
The Mural Music & Arts Project invite you to a reception at Town Hall on November 26th in celebration of its’ Teen Mural Program which reaches youth in San Francisco.
www.epamap.org
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Sentinel Fair Housing
Sentinel Fair Housing in Oakland serves tenants and property owners, provides information, referral, mediation, eviction counseling and general housing counseling.
510-836-2687
www.sentinelfairhousing.org
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JustGive
JustGive is introducing Charity Gift Certificates which can be given in lieu of a present and redeemed to a favorite charity.
www.justgive.org
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Project Sentinal
Project Sentinal provides comprehensive fair housing, counseling and mediation services for tenants, landlords and homeowners, free of charge in San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Southern Alameda and Stanislaus counties.
www.projsen.org
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Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous is a 12-step program for people who have food disorders, including obesity, anorexia and bulimia.
www.oa.org
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California LifeLine Telephone Program
The California LifeLine Telephone Program give discounts on local home phone service...you must meet the income rules or be enrolled in one of many public assistance programs like WIC, Medi-Cal or Healthy Families.
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The Trips for Kids Inner City Youth Biking
The Trips for Kids Inner City Youth Biking Program needs your used bikes and bike gear, you can take them to the Recyclery in San Rafael. (415) 458-2986
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Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity builds homes for those in need and they can use your volunteer time.
www.habitat.org
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Friends of Guadalupe River Park and Gardens
Join Friends of Guadalupe River Park and Gardens for a guided interpretive walk of art along the Guadalupe River.
408-298-7657
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Running Team Program
You can help in finding a cure for pancreatic cancer by participating in the Running Team program presented by the Lorenzen Cancer Foundation…training starts August 11th. Call 1-877-647-0400 or visit www.pancreatica.org.
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Our Water Our World
Ourwaterourworld.org can teach you how to maintain a beautiful lawn without polluting our waterways with pesticides or wasting water. www.ourwaterourworld.org
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Boys2Men, Girls2Women
Boys2Men, Girls2Women offers mentoring for kids ages 6 through 18 to help them get a good education and become productive members of society…your donation of a used car raises money for the program. Call 1-888-801-5655 or visit www.boys2mengirls2women.org
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StopAlcohol.gov
One-third of first-time alcohol use takes place during summer months…talk to your teens before they start drinking. www.stopalcohol.gov
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The Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano works to alleviate hunger and provide an efficient, coordinated system for collecting and distributing food to those in need…your contributions or volunteer time are greatly appreciated. www.foodbankccs.org
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Second Harvest Food Bank
Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties can always use your donations or volunteer time to help provide food for low-income children, adults and seniors. www.2ndharvest.net or call 408-266-8866.
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Blood Centers of the Pacific
Blood Centers of the Pacific is in need of immediate blood donations, especially Type O Blood, because the community blood supply remains at a critically low level. www.bloodcenters.org
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