KBLX has served the Bay Area for over 25 years and our commitment to community service is unwavering. By providing on-air time for Public Service Announcements daily, we offer nonprofit organizations an opportunity not only to reach the people they serve, but to reach the people who would like to help. We also produce our popular community affairs program, Bayview.
Please follow the guidelines below if you would like to submit your Public Service Announcement for consideration or if you would like to submit your nonprofit organization for a guest slot on Bayview.
On-Going Services
Adopt A Special Kid
Adopt A Special Kid or AASK holds monthly workshops for those interested in becoming a foster or adoptive parent contact AASK for more information at www.aask.org or call 510-553-1748 x 12.
Adolescent Counseling Services
Adolescent Counseling Services has helped teens and their families dealing with substance abuse for over 30 years. They are dedicated to helping your child find the way to recovery for more information call 650-329-9410 or visit www.acs-teens.org.
The American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society provides personalized guidance for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, call 1-800-ACS(227)-2345 or log on to www.cancer.org to get connected with local resources and services that can help you through your cancer experience.
Academic Foundation for International Cultural Exchange
The Academic Foundation for International Cultural Exchange is seeking representatives to work with host families and exchange students. If you are interested, hours are flexible and they will train you. For details, please call 1-866-462-3423.
Alameda County Library - Write to Read Adult Literacy Program
The Alameda County Library Write to Read Adult Literacy program needs volunteers to help adult learners improve their reading, writing and comprehension skills. Make a difference by leading a small group or providing individual tutoring. Tutors must be English speakers, 18 and older, no degrees necessary. If you have a couple of hours per week and are patient and enjoy helping others take positive steps with their reading and writing, this is the volunteer job for you. For further information visit www.aclibrary.org or call 510-748-1480.
The American Red Cross
To find out how you can help, The American Red Cross call 800-448-3543 (800-GIVE-LIFE) or go online to beadonor.com. Blood drives are held throughout the bay area. That number once again is 800-448-3543 (800-GIVE-LIFE).
American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Their mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Visit www.diabetes.org for more information or please call 1-888-DIABETES.
Bay Area Women Against Rape
BAWAR, the nation's first rape crisis center was started in 1971 was started in an effort toe effect changes in the treatment of sexual assault survivors and to offer support and counseling. Their 24 hour hotline is 510-845-7273. All of BAWAR's direct client services are free of charge and confidential.
Berkeley Adult School
Berkeley Adult School in Berkeley offers free High School Diploma and GED classes and Free citizenship classes. For more information visit bas.berkeley.net.
Berkeley East Bay Humane Society
Volunteers are needed to help with dogs in the Adoption Center. Work includes daily care, such as walking, training, feeding, and kennel cleaning; training is provided. Positions are available 7 days a week, primarily during the hours of 8-10 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. call 510-845-7735, ext. 13, or visit
http://www.berkeleyhumane.org.
Black Adoption Placement and Research Center (BAPRC)
Black Adoption Placement and Research Center (BAPRC) is a private, non-profit agency founded in 1983. Their services are provided to families residing in 14 Northern California counties. They are a licensed adoption and foster family agency (FFA) dedicated to recruiting permanent loving families from the community from which the disproportionate number of waiting children come - the African American community. BAPRC places an emphasis on advocating on behalf of children with special needs who might otherwise spend their entire childhoods in foster care. You can get more information on BAPRC at www.baprc.org.
Breathe California - Stop Smoking Classes
Join Breathe
CARE
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome affects more the one million Americans. Visit www.cdc.gov/cfs for the latest on diagnosis and treatment.
Donate Life
Education Mentor Program
The Education Mentor Program is seeking mentors that care about foster youth and education and willing to work with youth ages 14-21 throughout Santa Clara County. For details please call 408-539-2147.
First 5
You can receive First 5’s updated Kit for New Parents, for free! The kit contains all the parenting information, advice and useful tips first-time parents need to best prepare for the joys and challenges that lie ahead. For more information or to order your own free Kit for New parents, contact First 5 California at 800-543-7025 that’s 800 KIDS-025.
Foundation for Health Coverage Education
If you or someone you know has children who are uninsured, you can call the California Uninsured Help Line at 1-800-234-1317 to get access to free or low cost health insurance.
Friends for Youth
Friends for Youth is a community-based mentoring organization that has served disadvantaged youth in San Mateo County since 1979. They are currently seeking mentors to create one-to-one quality mentoring relationships with youth who need them the most. If you or someone you know would like to help a young person achieve their full potential, please call 650-482-2867 or visit www.friendsforyouth.org.
Hands on Bay Area
Hospice of the East Bay - Anna's Program
Become a volunteer with Anna’s Program, a specialized program of Hospice of the
Midpeninsula Citizens for Fair Housing
Everyone deserves equal access to housing. Discrimination based on your race, national origin, disability, or because you have children is illegal. MCFH Fair Housing Counselors will inform you of your rights and help you take action. For more information call 650-327-1718.
Kid's Turn
Kid’s Turn is programs designed to ease children through the negative affects of parental separation or divorce. The educational programs offer hope and optimism to children during the very difficult time of family transition. For more information visit www.kidsturn.org or call 415-437-0700.
National Diabetes Education Program
Getting Free information about Diabetes just got easier. Call the National Diabetes Education Program for free information on prevention and control. Call 1-888-693-6337 or click on to www.yourdiabetesinfo.org.
Our Water Our World
Lawns don’t need pesticides and herbicides to have curb appeal. Make them safer for people and pets. To find out how you can keep your grass greener, safely go to www.ourwaterourworld.org.
Partnership for a Drug-Free America
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America encourages you to educate yourself about the prescription drugs teens are abusing. Communicate the dangers of abusing prescription drugs to your teen and safeguard your medicine cabinet and ask your other family and friends to do the same. For more information please visit www.drugfree.org.
RSVP
RSVP of San Francisco matches men and women 55 or over with local nonprofits seeking volunteers. Visit www.rsvpsf.org or call 415-731-3335 to learn more about these volunteer opportunities.
Senior Peer Counseling
You can change your life and the life of another older adult at Senior Peer Counseling. If you are interested in volunteering, please call 925-335-8741.
Save the Bay
Trips for Kids
Trips for Kids Inner-City Youth Biking program needs your used bikes and bike gear. You can take them to Re-Cyclery the Trips for Kids Bike thrift shop in San Rafael. Trips for Kids provide mountain biking outings and bicycle mechanics training for low-income youth. For more information, call 415-458-2986.
Volunteer Center
In San Francisco and San Mateo Counties, if you are looking for volunteer opportunities the Volunteer Center offers a list of non-profit organizations that can use your help. You can find opportunities to suit your schedule and learn more about the organizations who need you. Visit www.volunteercenter.net or call 415-982-8999.
Wardrobe for Opportunity
Wardrobe for Opportunity receives referrals of qualified clients from over 70 partner social service agencies that are actively helping jobseekers prepare for and find jobs. During an initial appointment with a volunteer ‘personal shopper,’ a client receives two complete outfits including shoes and accessories for their upcoming interview. Once the client has been offered employment, they can return to WFO for a ‘working wardrobe’, which consists of enough clothing to dress for the first few weeks of work. Each consultation helps the client gain a more positive sense of self, enabling them to project the image of a confident applicant and employee. For more information visit www.wardrobe.org or call 510-463-4100.
Women's Initiative for Self-Employment
Take action on your 2008 goal to start or grow your own business. Women’s Initiative for Self-Employment can help you every step of the way. Women’s Initiative supports you as you gain essential management skills, strengthen confidence as a business owner and develop your company’s strategic plan. Call 510-287-3116 to get started.
Crisis Support Services of Alameda County - Crisis Hotline - 1-800-309-2131
511- Bay Area Traffic Updates - www.511.org
African American Art & Cultural Center - www.aaacc.org
American Heart Association - www.americanheart.org
Arriba Juntos - www.arribajuntos.org
Asian American Bar Association - www.aaba-bay.com
Bay Area Black United Fund - www.babuf.org
Black Coalition on AIDS - www.bcoa.org
Bay Area Discovery Museum - www.baykidsmuseum.org
Children's Fairyland - www.fairyland.org
Oakland Museum of California - www.museumca.org
San Francisco Court Appointed Special Advocate Program - www.sfcasa.org
San Francisco La Raza Lawyers Association - www.larazalawyers.org
San Mateo County Senior Services - www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/smc/department/home/0,2151,95903231_96505967,00.html
UNCF - San Francisco Field Office - www.uncf.org/sanfrancisco
Wardrobe for Opportunity - http://www.wardrobe.org
Wheel Chair Foundation - www.wheelchairfoundation.org
Zeum - www.zeum.org
