Performing arts classes and workshops for groups and individuals for adults and children -- acting, movement, tap dance, boxing. Specialize in working with at risk children, adults with physical challenges, and nonprofits You can also rent our space for your workshops and events. We believe that the power of performance arises from the bravery, vulnerability, and joy of people sharing the stories that shape who they are. The Joe Orrach Performance Project is committed to storytelling through the most human of resources: the body in movement, rhythm, and language. Our activities are based in collaboration, inclusiveness, and engagement among our audiences and ourselves. We want to inspire others to express themselves confidently, constructively, and creatively.
We are a non-profit, environmental charity focused on the responsible collection of e-waste; and the lessening of the digital divide, by donating free computers and training to under-served portions of our community--low-income individuals and families; other non-profits; and schools. Both of our locations--in Berkeley and in Novato--feature FREE recycling! Also for residents in Bekeley, we offer FREE pickup. In addition, your ewaste donation will qualify for a tax deduction.
BORP (Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization working to improve the health, independence and social integration of people with physical disabilities through sports, fitness and recreation programs. At BORP, we believe that sports and recreation provide a path to greater achievement to which all people should have access, and we continually strive to make this a reality. BORP is headquartered in Berkeley, California and is the leading provider and promoter of accessible sports and recreation opportunities for children and adults with physical disabilities in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to our high quality innovative sports and recreation programs, our expert staff provides advocacy, trainings, referrals and consultation services and have helped initiate adaptive sports programs in several other cities across the state.
The Bread Project is an innovative workforce development non-profit and social enterprise providing bakery production & and job readiness training to Bay Area residents with limited resources. The program serves individuals with barriers to employment (such as criminal records, lack of a work history due to their recent arrival, gaps in employment, limited English fluency, or histories of substance abuse) who are working to become self-sufficient. All the proceeds are invested back into our programs.
The Center for Ecoliteracy is a nonprofit that supports and advances education for sustainable living. Through its Smart by Nature: Schooling for Sustainability initiative, the Center offers expertise, inspiration, and support to the growing green schools movement in K-12 education.
