The organizations that hold neighborhoods together.
Real, active community groups, nonprofits and historical societies across the coverage area — what each one does and how to actually reach them.
Richmond Neighborhood Coordinating Council
Richmond · Umbrella Nonprofit
The umbrella nonprofit connecting Richmond’s many individual neighborhood councils, giving residents a coordinated voice in city decisions.
Point Richmond History Association
Point Richmond · Founded 1979
Founded in 1979 by Donna Roselius, this nonprofit preserves and shares Point Richmond’s history through a small, free museum showcasing historical photos and artifacts from the neighborhood’s past.
Urban Tilth
Richmond & North Richmond · Urban Agriculture
A Richmond and North Richmond nonprofit working to inspire, hire and train local residents to grow food, build community gardens, and restore a healthier relationship to land across the community.
El Cerrito Historical Society
El Cerrito · Founded 1975
A 501(c) nonprofit founded in 1975, dedicated to discovering and preserving El Cerrito’s local history through events, newsletters, an archive, and mapped historic sites. Its collection is housed in the Shadi History Room at El Cerrito City Hall.
Friends of Five Creeks
Berkeley, Albany, El Cerrito & Richmond · Founded 1996
An all-volunteer group founded in 1996, operating under the fiscal sponsorship of Berkeley Partners for Parks. Mobilizes volunteers of all ages to restore and maintain East Bay creeks and watersheds, running 40+ work parties a year.
Citizens for a Greener El Sobrante
El Sobrante · Community Advocacy
A local citizens’ group (also known as C4AGES) that advocates and partners with businesses, residents and the county on green public spaces, low-impact development like rain gardens, and the San Pablo Creek watershed — including the Creekside Park project.
Berkeley Partners for Parks
Berkeley · Founded 1994
A citywide nonprofit incorporated in 1994, devoted to supporting Berkeley’s parks and open space through citizen involvement — bringing funding and thousands of volunteer hours to the city’s parks, community gardens and open space.
Bay Front Chamber of Commerce
Hercules, Pinole & Rodeo
A collaborative chamber of commerce serving the cities of Hercules, Pinole and Rodeo, working toward sustainable economic growth and a pro-business climate for member businesses across the three communities.
San Pablo Economic Development Corporation
San Pablo
The city’s economic development arm, supporting local business growth and workforce programs in San Pablo — the real, active organization to know for San Pablo business resources.