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An online visit to any of these extraordinary organizations is a reminder that there’s an army of people working toward meaningful change by filling in our society’s blanks.
With gratitude for choosing us, Laughlin Legal supports the nonprofits that matter to our clients. And we contribute a portion of our revenue each month to a charitable organization in honor of one of our clients. Allow us to introduce you to nonprofits we have contributed to in the past.
If you’d like to suggest we consider contributing to one of your favorite nonprofits, please share their name with us. We welcome an introduction!
- Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse (CORA) is the only agency in San Mateo County solely dedicated to helping those affected by intimate partner abuse. From counseling to emergency housing to legal assistance, CORA’s services are designed to provide safety, support and healing.
- CALL Primrose is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation providing free grocery assistance to low-income families and individuals in San Mateo County. Founded in 1983 as an information and referral hotline for those in need within the community, CALL soon became a drop in location in downtown Burlingame for those seeking emergency assistance. Today, CALL’s mission is to compassionately address the issues of hunger and food insecurity within the community by providing free, healthy groceries to those in need.
- Metabolic Mind is a non-profit providing resources and education in the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry, including the use of ketogenic therapy for mental disorders. The mission of Metabolic Mind is to transform mental health outcomes by advancing understanding of the foundational connection between metabolic and mental health, along with the role of evidence-based dietary treatment strategies.
- Since 1993, Hopalong and Second Chance Animal Rescue has rescued, fostered, spayed/neutered, and placed thousands of vulnerable companion animals. In July of 2021 Hopalong joined Marin Humane Society and is an integral and thriving part of running an incredible Foster Program with a network of hundreds of foster families. Hopalong continues to help rescue and place pets working with shelters/rescues across the state of California.
- The Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County is a private non-profit law firm with a mission to fight social injustice through civil legal advocacy for people living in poverty. Its vision is for every person to have the basic necessities of life, including safe affordable housing, access to health care, economic security, secure immigration status, an appropriate education and freedom from violence and abuse. The Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County strives to empower people to overcome the causes and effects of poverty so they can participate in their community with dignity and respect.
- Legal Services for Children is a non-profit legal services and social work provider offering free legal advocacy, social-emotional support, information, advice, and referrals to low-income children and youth in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our services help young people who need legal support with guardianship (changing who the young person’s legal guardian is), dependency (foster care), education (with a focus on expulsion defense), and immigration (help securing a path to lawful immigration status for undocumented minors, assistance with DACA applications, and support for minors who are in, or have recently been released from, immigration detention in Northern California).
- Sutter Health Mills-Peninsula Medical Center is a 241-bed, not-for-profit general medical and surgical center located in Burlingame, California. In addition to emergency and ICU services, MPMC offers both inpatient and outpatient services at its 450,000 square foot campus. Sutter hospitals serve more of the Medi-Cal patient population in Northern California than any other health system.
- No Kid Hungry is a national campaign run by Share Our Strength, a nonprofit working to solve problems of hunger and poverty in the United States and around the world. After 25 years of successfully investing in local nonprofits and helping find the best approaches to eradicating poverty and hunger, Share Our Strength launched No Kid Hungry in 2010. As a child hunger organization, ending childhood hunger is No Kid Hungry’s primary focus.
- The Riekes Center aims to provide students with the best possible opportunity to define and accomplish individual goals, build character and learn transferable life skills through Creative Arts, Athletic Fitness and Nature Awareness, in an environment of non-judgment and mutual respect.
- San Mateo County Lawyer Referral Services refers callers to local attorneys for up to a 30 minute consultation in a variety of areas, including domestic, criminal, bankruptcy, business, probate, personal injury, real estate, estate, guardianship and conservatorship law.
- The San Mateo Public Library has a comprehensive collection of resources and services and a friendly professional staff to help the community discover, enjoy, connect and learn in an ever-changing world. The mission of the San Mateo Public Library is to offer quality library services and programs to a diverse community; promote literacy and ongoing learning; provide resources that preserve the past, reflect the present and explore the future; serve as a gateway to information through technology.
- Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is a nonprofit food bank dedicated to ending hunger in the community.
- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. It aims to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
- Today’s Youth Matter uses year-round programming and mentoring relationships to guide at-risk youth and change their life trajectory.
- One Mind catalyzes visionary change through science, business and media to transform the world’s mental health. Inspired by One Mind’s founders' lived experience, the organization works to heal the lives of people impacted by brain illness and injury through global, collaborative action.
- The Metabolic Revolution, a non-partisan organization, demands a new era in nutrition and healthcare.We refuse to accept an America where 93% of adults suffer from a chronic condition, and more than half have pre-diabetes or diabetes. We will not stand by while pervasive illness and declining mental health overwhelm us, especially when we know a better path exists. America was once a strong and healthy nation, and it can be again. We believe it’s time to move beyond symptom management and address the root causes of chronic diseases. The turning point is NOW. It’s time to take power over our health. Together, we will create a future of hope and healing.
- NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness. We are the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization. We are dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Our Alliance includes more than 650 NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education to those in need.
- When Disasters Hit, Convoy Responds. Monthly partners allow us to respond quickly to disasters like the Michigan Tornado and stay after the storm — reminding families they are not alone.Whether it’s feeding children, empowering women, training farmers, responding to disasters, or serving a community in need, Convoy of Hope’s goal is to bring help and hope where they are needed most. Convoy has a wide network of volunteers and partners helping us make the world a better place.
- I understand is a nonprofit organization that provides compassionate comfort, hope, and understanding to those affected by suicide or mental/brain health illness and pain. I understand believes in a future where the stigma associated with suicide and mental/brain health illness is erased. At I understand, we believe it is important to “be free to be me.” We love and support everyone as individuals, and it is our differences that bring us together and make us better. We serve everyone and include everyone – just the way you are.
- Water For Good is transforming lives through sustainable access to safe water, improved sanitation and hygiene in the places that need it most. 1 in 12 people globally, or around 700 million individuals, live without access to basic water services. It harms health, disrupts education, sustains poverty, and widens inequality. But together, we have the power to change the story. When water can be counted on, people can live differently.
- In 1993, the Ketogenic Diet cured Charlie Abrahams’ epilepsy. The Charlie Foundation for Ketogenic Therapies was founded in 1994 to provide information about diet therapies for people with epilepsy, other neurological disorders and select cancers. Charlie Abrahams continues to be the inspiration for the foundation, working as a pre-school teacher, and proving that epilepsy can be cured through Ketogenic Therapy.
- We envision empowered rural communities where all children have access to quality education regardless of their gender or socio-economic backgrounds. Our goal is to lead the development and growth of an improved education system, supported by socially engaged business models that boost local economies and enhance community livelihoods.