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

economy and society should be run democratically—to meet public needs, not to make profits
for a few. To achieve a more just society, many structures of our government and economy
must be radically transformed through greater economic and social democracy so that
ordinary Americans can participate in the many decisions that affect our lives.
Web: http://www.dsausa.org [15 Jan 2011]
Desert Survivors A group of people who like to explore the American desert wilderness
and are committed to its study and protection. Recognizes that this wilderness will not survive
unless those who appreciate it are vigilant and act to preserve it. Leads hiking and
backpacking trips. Publishes a quarterly journal. Address: POBox 20991, Oakland CA
94620-0991 Voice: (510) 769-1706 Email: bighorn@desert-survivors.org
Web: http://www.desert-survivors.org [21 Feb 2008]
Design Action Collective A project of the Inkworks Press collective, intended for
expanding the collective's design capabilities, and to begin to provide web and other
interactive or "new media" services. Address: 1710 Franklin Street #300, Oakland CA
94612 Voice: (510) 452-1912 x204 Fax: (510) 452-0489 Email: info@designaction.org
Web: http://www.designaction.org/ [10 Nov 2007]
Destiny Arts (De-Escalation Skills Training Inspiring Nonviolence in Youth)
Provides movement-arts education & violence-prevention training for youth ages 3-18. In a
multicultural community, youth come together to learn and challenge each other in an
atmosphere of love & inspiration. Together Destiny participants build confidence, leadership
skills and self-esteem through dance, martial arts, theater, outdoor education, and youth
leadership training. Programs teach young people to become violence prevention/arts
educators & community activists with skills to promote peaceful solutions to violence.
Address: 1000 42nd Street, Oakland CA 94608 Voice: (510) 597-1619
Email: info@destinyarts.org Web: http://www.destinyarts.org/ [15 Nov 2008]
The Development Group for Alternative Policies Assists in the promotion of economic
justice across the South, or Third World, by helping to maximize control by poor communities
and sectors over their own development in the face of impositions from the North. Founded on
the principle of the right to self-determination and on the belief that local knowledge is
indispensable to the shaping of sound development policies, programs and projects relevant to
local needs and conditions. Web: http://www.developmentgap.org/ [15 Jan 2011]
Development Services (granthelper.com) Specializes in consulting services and project
management for mission-driven community benefit organizations. Address: 6450 Doyle
Street, Emeryville CA 94608 Voice: (415) 686-6239 Email: marie@granthelper.com
Web: http://www.granthelper.com [21 Sep 2008]
Dharma Publishing Publishes books and art reproductions for adults and children that
promote meaningful and compassionate action and support multicultural diversity. Has a
special focus on using work as a source of fulfillment. Address: 2210 Harold Way, Berkeley
CA 94704 Voice: (800) 873-4276 Email: Contact@dharmapublishing.com
Web: http://www.dharmapublishing.com/ [08 Dec 2009]
Diablo Progressive An e-newsletter offered as a public service by the Diablo Greens. This
is a place for newcomers to our Valley, or to activism, to find out what our communities have
to offer. It's also a place for local groups to get to know and support each other. Address: c/o
Diablo Greens, POBox 3363, Walnut Creek CA 94598 Voice: (925) 671-7025
Web: http://diabloprogressive.com [30 Aug 2009]
Diablo Valley Post Carbon Study Group Short Term goals: 1. Educate ourselves about
Peak Oil. Try to find the "answers" that work for us as a community (our answers). 2. Connect
with other groups, both those working on this exact issue and those who are likely to be
interested. Medium-Term: 1. Become a resource for the community, providing information,
inspiration, and models of community solutions. Long Term: 1. Become politically active,
lobbying local, state and national agencies to make changes that prepare us for a post-carbon