Organizations at Work | Jubilee of Mercy

There are organizations throughout the East Bay that put Mercy into motion.If you've been inspired by Mercy you've encountered, share God's Mercy with others by participating in some of the Works of Mercy at these local organizations.

This list has been compiled by The Catholic Voice and The Office of Young Adults.

Organization	Contact Information	Donation Needs	Volunteers needed for...
Abode Services Helps individuals and families without a home by delivering services and helping them move into homes	588 Brown Rd., Fremont 510-252-0910, ext. 804	Financial donation, Clothing, Food, Furniture, other household Items	preparing meals tutoring and leading children's activities light cleaning and maintenance office and front desk support help at special events and more Apply online
Alameda County Community Food Bank Distributes food through food pantries, soup kitchens, and community agencies	7900 Edgewater Dr., Oakland 800-870-3663	Monetary donations; non-perishable food times	Weekday Food Sorting Weekend Food sorting Emergency Food Helpline General Office Help Hosts for Virtual Food Drives Organizers for Food Drives Sign up online
Bay Area Crisis Nursery Short-term residential care for children to give parents time to solve crises, such as homelessness, domestic violence, mental or physical illness, etc.	1506 Mendocino Dr., Concord 925-685-6633	Monetary donations, Clothing (sizes 2T - 14), Hair items, diapers, unopened forumla, non-perishable food items, toiletries, housekeeping items Detailed list of accepted donations	Spanish Translators Childcare Volunteers Event help Learn how to sign up
Birthright of Concord Nonprofit crisis pregnancy center offering free, confidential, non-judgmental service to pregnant woman	3106 Clayton Rd., Concord 925-798-7227	Monetary donation, maternity clothes, diapers	Learn how to sign up
Birthright of San Lorenzo Nonprofit crisis pregnancy center offering free, confidential, non-judgmental service to pregnant woman	1048 Grant Ave., San Lorenzo 510-481-9677 contactus@birthrightofsanlorenzo.com	Monetary donation, diapers, baby clothes	Telephone Client Advocate Maternity Clothing Coordinator Baby Layettes Organizer Grant Writer Advertisement/Publicity Newsletter Assembly Office Supply Organizer Coin Counters Speakers Cleaning Photographers Learn how to sign up
Contra Costa Interfaith Housing Provides permanent solutions to local homelessness while supporting the stabilization and development of self-sufficiency in families who encounter homelessness	399 Taylor Blvd., #115, Pleasant Hill 925-944-2244	Monetary donation, apartment furnishing, auction items	Homework Club Volunteers Social Event volunteers Cooks Inventory Coordinator Movers Apartment set-up Outreach Learn how to sign up
Companions in Ignatian Service and Spirituality Helps Catholics deepen their spiritual life as they give their time and talent to serve those in need	65 Mitchell Blvd., Suite 101, San Rafael 415-375-0622 info@ignatiancompanions.org	Monetary Donation	Learn how to apply
Covenant House of California Outreach to at-risk homeless youth living on the streets	200 Harrison St., Oakland 510-601-6405 BayAreaVolunteer@covenanthousecalifornia.org	New or gently used clothing, new shoes, pre-packaged snack foods, hygine prducts, blankets, twin-sized bedding, new undergrarments, new hats and	Workshop presenters Mentors Tutors Learn how to apply
East Bay Sanctuary Covenant Offers sanctuary, solidarity, and support to those escaping war, terror, political persecution, intolerance, explotation and other expressions of violence	2362 Bancroft Way, Berkeley SisterMaureen@eastbaysanctuary.org	Monetary Donations, Amazonsmile	Intakes and filling out paperwork Translating documents Answering phones, running errands, etc. Fundraising and outreach projects Translators Writing articles for the newsletter Accompanying and advocating clients during interviews Teaching English as a second language Teaching basic US Civics Partnering with refugee families Selling crafts Learn how to sign up
FESCO "The Family Shelter" Two-year program providing housing subsidies and support services to families	21455 Birch St., Box 5, Hayward 510-886-5473	Monetary donation, furnishings, clothing, hygiene products, office supplies, food donations Detailed list of accepted donations	Office volunteers Life skills instructors Cooking Gardening & landscaping Organizing and overseeing evening art projects Organizing and overseeing holiday or birthday party Learn how to sign up
Fred Finch Youth Center Provides care and services to vulnerable children and their families, addressing mental health challenges and the impact that results from multi-generational poverty	3800 Coolidge Ave., Oakland 2523 El Portal Dr., Suite 201, San Pablo 510-482-2244, ext. 5239 development@fredfinch.org	Monetary donation, stocks, gift cards ($25 increments)	Learn how to sign up
A Friendly Manor/Place Provides day shelter and other services for women in need	2298 San Pablo Ave., Oakland 510-451-8923	Clothing and giftsets for women	Serving weekday lunches Women volunteers
Gabriel Project of the Diocese of Oakland Brings the love of Christ to women in difficult and crisis pregnancies	925-686-9277 davidlzarri@earthlink.net	Monetary donations, maternity and baby items	Parish Coordinators Spanish translators Cooking Shopping Baby-sitting Transportation Knitting and crocheting baby clothes Helping with parish baby showers professional counseling Sign up here
Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (GRIP) Multiple initiatives including food pantries, rape crisis centers, farmers markets, and economic development agencies	165 22nd Ave., Richmond 510-233-2141, ext. 306	Monetary donation, iGive search program, furnishings, toiletries, Books, Bus and BART tickets, Diapers Detailed list of accepted donations	Meal preparation Child Program Volunteers Learn more about programs
Ignatian Spirituality Project Offers men and women who are homeless and in recovery from addiction the opportunity to change their lives	925-588-3393 mjmacmahon@hotmail.com	Monetary Donations Learn how to donate	Retreats Event Follow up Fundraising Ask how to get involved
Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa County Provides community based food programs and partner services that focus on basic	835 Ferry St., Martinez 925-293-4792 eleanor@loavesfishescc.org	Monetary donations, food donations, Safeway gift cards, automobiles	Food servers Food preparation Food pick-up and delivery Learn how to apply
Mercy Brown Bag Program Provides bags of nutritious groceries to needy seniors twice monthly	3431 Foothill Blvd., Oakland 510-534-8540, ext. 369	Monetary donations, large-sized paper or plastic bags, produce bags, ziploc bags,	Volunteers for bag deliveries
Monument Crisis Center of Contra Costa County Assists and stabilizes the low-income community with groceries, resources, adult educational an dhealth wellness workshops	1990 Market St., Concord 925-825-7751, ext. 105 sscherer@monumentcrisiscenter.org	Monetary donations, food donations, diapers, gift cards for grocery stores, sleeping bags	Food distribution Food Program Intake Workshop organization and facilitation English as a second language tutors Career resource guides Administrative work Event facilitation Learn how to sign up
Multicultural Institute Transitions immigrants from poverty and isolation to prosperity and participation	1920 7th St., Berkeley 510-848-4075	Monetary donations	Meal Preparation Legal Help Tutoring Sign up here
Next Step Learning Center Older youth and adult literacy high school equivalency preparation and college transition program operated by the Sisters of the Holy Names	2222 Curtis St., Oakland 510-251-1731	Monetary donations for literacy books, bus passes, and examination fees	Tutors Sign up here
Nights on the Streets--Catholic Worker Hospitality to the homeless and needy in local communities by providing food, clothing, shelter, counseling, and referral	PO Box 13468, Berkeley 510-684-1892 noscw@sbcglobal.net	Monetary donation, sleeping bags	Food servers
Oakland Catholic Worker Hospitality house for Latin American immigrants and refugees	4848 International Blvd., Oakland 510-533-7375 OaklandCatholicWorker@yahoo.com	Monetary donations, food donations, cleaning supplies, gift cards, blankets Detailed list of accepted donations	Meal preparation Meal servers Building maintenance and repair Grocery distribution English as a Second Language Tutoring Learn how to sign up
Oakland Elizabeth House Transitional program for women with children who need to transition into safe, permanent housing and obtain improved employment	6423 Colby St., Oakland 510-658-1380, ext. 203 volunteer@oakehouse.org	Monetary donations, gift cards, rain gear, food items, cleaning supplies, baby items, furniture, appliances, children and family movie and event tickets, household items, office supplies, music sheets, used cars Detailed list of accepted donations	Tutoring Childcare Mentoring Babysitting Fieldtrips Office Support House upkeep Learn how to apply
St. Mary's Center Helps at-risk seniors and preschoolers in	925 Brockhurst St., Oakland 510-923-9600, ext. 222	Financial donations	Meal servers Reception desk assistance Gardening Kitchen assistance Preschool assistance Learn how to volunteer
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Alameda County Network of Catholic-church based service to the poor	2272 San Pablo Ave., Oakland 510-877-9252	Monetary donations, children's toys and gifts	Dining room Help Desk Job Club Facility Maintenance Store assistance Apply to volunteer
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Contra Costa County Network of Catholic-church based service to the poor	925-439-5060 info@svdp-cc.org	Monetary donations, clothing, furniture, household items	Thrift Stores RotaCare Pittsburg Clinic Dining Room Workforce Development Program Clerical Work Learn how to apply
St. Vincent de Paul Center for Men Drop-in center for men offering showers, haircuts, laundry facilities, mailbox service, and support services	2272 San Pablo Ave., Oakland 510-877-9237	Monetary donations, disposable shaving razors, bars of soap, shampoo, mouthwash, dental floss, toothbrushes and toothpaste, deodorant, socks, t-shirts, underwear, phone cards
St. Vincent de Paul Visitation Center for Women and Children Drop-in center for women and children offering showers, laundry facilities, clothing, diapers, and formula for infants, and peer support	2272 San Pablo Ave., Oakland 510-877-9203	Monetary donation, children's clothes, toys, travel and full-size shampoo and conditioner, razors, lotion, bars of soap, mouthwash, dental floss, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hairbrushes, deodorant, socks, underwear
St. Vincent de Paul Retail Stores Revenue generated from sales helps support human services programs and job training programs for St. Vincent de Paul	510-638-7600	Gently used or new furniture, household items, clothing
Tri-City Volunteers Food bank and thrift stores	37350 Joseph St., Fremont 510-793-4583 donate@tricityvolunteers.org	Monetary donation, food, clothing, furniture, vehicles Detailed list of accepted donations	Grocery Card Preparation Clothing sorting and display Learn how to sign up