Established in 1979, Friends For Youth offers mentoring services to at-risk children aged eight to 17. It helps to support their education and to motivate them. The youth are referred by teachers, counselors or youth service experts. Contact to learn more about becoming a mentor.
Located on the eastern edge of Belmont, Heron Court Cooperative apartments are actually a part of incorporated Redwood City. This is expansive complex is subsidized through HUD's Section 8 Program. Its 104 units range in size from one to four bedroom units and offers covered parking.
Pets in Need is a non-profit adoption shelter for dogs and cats. It was founded in 1965 both as a place to educate people about pet care and to help lost pets get home. As a no-kill shelter, no animal suitable for re-homing is ever put to death at Pets in Need. The shelter is 100% donation-based.
Established in 1966, WestEd is a nonprofit agency working to improve learning for children and adults. It develops research-based programs, intervention strategies and other education resources, working at the local, state and federal level. Its Redwood City office is located on Seaport Court at the Redwood City marina.