A San Francisco Bay Area Progressive Directory Saturday 9 Jul ...

tools of the mass media within reach. Address: 992 Valencia Street (near 21st), San
Francisco CA 94110 Voice: (415) 824-3890 Email: ata@atasite.org
Web: http://www.atasite.org [21 Jun 2008]
Arts First Oakland Fosters and exhibits the creativity and beauty of Oakland’s diverse
cultural heritage, promoting spiritual growth and community transformation through artistic
empowerment. Unites local performing artists and organizations, arts teachers, youth artists,
and the families and community members who support the arts to form a nexus of arts
activity. Address: 2501 Harrison Street, Suite 1 (at 27th Street), Oakland CA 94612
Voice: (510) 444-8511 x15 Email: info@artsfirstoakland.org
Web: http://www.artsfirstoakland.org
http://artsfirstoakland.org/mailman/listinfo/announce_artsfirstoakland.org [09 Nov 2008]
ArtSpan A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, builds community by connecting the public to
visual arts in San Francisco. Through SF Open Studios, youth and adult education, and artcentric
events, ArtSpan creates a platform for artists to thrive, fostering a Bay Area that
values the arts. Address: SOMArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan Street, 2nd Floor, San
Francisco CA 94103 Voice: (415) 861-9838 Email: info@artspan.org
Web: http://www.artspan.org [25 Jun 2011]
As You Sow As You Sow was founded in 1992 and has grown into two programs that strive
to increase corporate accountability. The Environmental Enforcement Program seeks to
reduce and remove carcinogenic exposures by pursuing compliance with California's Safe
Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act. In 1997, As You Sow launched the Corporate
Social Responsibility Program (CSRP) to use shareholder advocacy and the financial markets
to catalyze positive change within public held companies. [Anti-spam measure: change * to @
in the email address.] Address: 311 California Street, Suite 510, San Francisco CA 94104
Voice: (415) 391-3212 Fax: (415) 391-3245 Email: asyousow*asyousow.org
Web: http://www.asyousow.org [17 Apr 2010]
Asexuality Visibility and Education Network (AVEN) A resource for asexual people,
their partners and friends, and anyone interested in the topic of asexuality (an orientation in
which people don't experience attraction to any gender). It has active forums, and also holds
regular meetups of its members in San Francisco. Web: http://www.asexuality.org
[05 Oct 2008]
Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center (Ashkenaz) A nationally recognized
nonprofit music and culture venue that specializes in presenting live world and roots music.
Ashkenaz brings people of all ages, cultures and lifestyles together with music and dance
programs that include African, Balkan, Brazilian, Cajun/Zydeco, Carribbean, Middle Eastern,
Reggae, American roots from Bluegrass to Swing, and more. Address: 1317 San Pablo
Avenue (near Gilman), Berkeley CA 94702 Voice: (510) 525-5054 (showline)
Fax: (510) 525-3630 Email: dekker_at_ashkenaz.com Web: http://www.ashkenaz.com/
[02 Oct 2010]
Asian & Pacific Islander Coalition Against War (APICAW) A coalition of
organizations from Asian and Pacific Islander communities in the Bay Area. We believe that
true peace and security can only come through global justice. Working in solidarity with other
anti-war groups and community organizations, our mission is to represent and bring an API
perspective to a growing anti-war and anti-interventionists movement in the U.S. We believe
in the sovereignty of oppressed peoples and human rights within the U.S. and abroad. We
support the self-determination of nations and the right to stand up against U.S. occupation
and other occupying forces. Web: http://www.apicaw.com/ [05 Jul 2010]
Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center A health services, education, research, and
policy organization. Our mission is to educate, support, empower and advocate for Asian and
Pacific Islander (A&PI communities—particularly A&PIs living with or at risk for
HIV/AIDS. Address: 730 Polk Street (between Ellis and Eddy streets), San Francisco CA