Make a Difference in Castro Valley, CA

Get "greener" in Castro Valley, California...

• Local Foods near Castro Valley
• Castro Valley Pollen Count
• Recycling Guide for Castro Valley
• Energy Efficient Products
• Alameda County Pollution Report Scorecard
• Diesel Soot in Alameda County
• Air Pollution in Alameda County
• Ozone Status & Air Pollution
• Toxic Chemical Releases in Alameda County
• Alameda County Land Contamination
• California Geological Survey Fact Sheet
• Air, toxics, waste & water info for Alameda County
• Water levels & streamflow conditions in California
• Nature Conservancy projects in California
• California Environmental Protection

Get the latest EarthTalk questions and answers...

• What's more green-friendly: flying or driving?
• Green-friendly holiday gift ideas and sources
• Eco-Psychology
• Where do lead-tainted toys that have been recalled end up?
• Will the LED light bulb dethrone the compact fluorescent?

Get involved in the Castro Valley community!

• Castro Valley Groups and Organizations
• American Legion post locator
• American Red Cross - Local Chapter
• Chambers of Commerce in California
• Habitat for Humanity - Local Affiliates
• Jaycees
• Kiwanis clubs in California
• Lions clubs in California
• Meals-on-Wheels Volunteer
• Rotary clubs in California
• VA Facilities in California
• Veterans of Foreign Wars post locator
• Volunteer Opportunities Searches for Castro Valley, California
  • VolunteerMatch.org
  • ServeNet.org
• Non-profit Groups in Castro Valley and California
  • MelissaData - Castro Valley Nonprofit Organizations Lookup
  • GuideStar.org Search
  • Foundations in California
  • Community foundations (by state)

Whether you want to get involved in the national race or make neighbors aware of a great local candidate for mayor, here’s where to start to make your voice as a citizen heard loud and clear.

Politics - Make your voice heard!

• Congressional representatives for Castro Valley
• County government officials
• California Democratic Party
• California Republican Party
• California Elections Board
• State election info - California
• Roll call votes - Congress
• Federal campaign contributions - individuals (searchable by city)
• Federal campaign funding - committees
• Federal campaign funding - candidates
• Presidential Campaign Finance Contributors in Castro Valley
• More local campaign contributions
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Schools are the heart of most towns – and Castro Valley is no exception. Here’s where you can easily get the most up-to-date information on what’s going on, including hot-button issues, hot lunch menus and hot team sports scores! It’s like Cliffs Notes for all things school-related.

Education - "Extra credit" info is here...

• Castro Valley area schools and libraries
• Public schools in Castro Valley
• Private schools in Castro Valley
• All colleges in Castro Valley
• Libraries in Castro Valley
• Castro Valley school ratings and reviews
• Department of Education in California
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Remember, it’s “by the people, for the people.” Hey, you’re the “people” – so find out about your local government. Then make sure you do your bit to keep it running in the direction that’s best for Castro Valley.

Government resources here...

• Castro Valley area government
• Alameda County government
• California State Government
• Passports Info
• Where to write for birth, death, marriage or divorce records
• Veterans Services in CA
• US Department of Veterans Affairs
• Small Business Administration offices
• Social Security
• CA Government Bill Finder
• California Government Integrity Reports
• Government Performance Project - California Grades
• CA Motor Vehicles Department
• CA Drivers License Info
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We've made it a little bit easier to find spiritual meaning in your life, with this listing of all our religious organizations in Castro Valley. You can learn what they’re about, when they worship, how to contact them and more.

"Divine inspiration" here...

• Castro Valley area places of worship
• More churches in Castro Valley
• Total Membership by Faith, in Alameda County
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Community Info

Castro Valley is made up of lots of interesting and different parts! Explore the many groups, areas and neighborhoods that make us so unique.

• Instant Comprehensive Property and Neighborhood Reports
• Charitable donations
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It’s a true calling, and those who serve deserve all the support they can get. Here’s where to find out about military issues in Castro Valley, how to get involved and stand behind the folks out there on the front lines.

Get military info here...

• American Legion post locator
• Veterans of Foreign Wars post locator
• Department of Veterans Affairs - Facility locator
• Find a military school nearby
• More military schools here
• Map of military bases in the United States
• Visit a local military base
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