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• GuideStar Free service with information on the programs and finances of more than 600,000 American charities and nonprofit organizations, up-to-date news stories on philanthropy, and resources for donors and volunteers.
  
  
• American Institute of Parliamentarians Resources include Robert's Rules of Order and other information on parliamentary procedure and meeting management.
  
• USAction A grassroots organization fighting for justice in health care, education, environmental policy, and other areas.
  
• Sigma Beta Sorority National philanthropic organization open to any woman who is interested in helping others and having fun while doing so.
  
• Keep America Beautiful, Inc. A nonprofit organization whose network of local, state and international affiliate programs educates individuals about litter prevention and ways to reduce, reuse, recycle and properly manage waste materials.
  
• Institute of Professional Environmental Practice IPEP's objectives are to improve the practice and educational standards of environmental professionals and to administer the QEP and EPI application, examination, and certification process.
  
• Coalition on Human Needs An alliance of national anti-poverty organizations based in the United States.
  
• Independent Sector A coalition of corporations, foundations and private voluntary organizations that works to strengthen America's nonprofit organizations, which collectively are often called the third or independent sector.
  
• National Assistance League (NAL) A nonprofit organization providing educational opportunities and support services to more than 106 chapters across the nation, involving over 24,000 members. Members are dedicated to improving their local communities through effective volunteerism. NAL establishes and charters new chapters.
  
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tri-State Area Non-profit agency that serves at-risk youth from single parent homes and pairs them up with an adult volunteer for the purpose of friendship and guidance.
  
• The Professional Academy of Custody Evaluators Non-profit corporation and membership organization. Primary goal is to register evaluators based on specific criteria and disseminate information concerning the education, training, and experience of registered custody evaluators.
  
• North America Missing Children Association (NAMCA) A nationally registered, non-profit volunteer organization, dedicated to bringing missing children and adults home.
  
• The Extension Disaster Education Network A collaborative multi-state effort by Extension Services across the country to improve the delivery of services to citizens affected by disasters.
  
• Project Freedom Aims to re-integrate and re-educate inmates into society for the purpose of empowering them to live more fulfilling lives dedicated to the benefit of society, and to reduce the 75% reoffending rate in America.
  
• League of Women Voters of the United States A nonpartisan political organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
  
• Christmas in April USA National volunteer organization that, in partnership with the community, rehabilitates the houses of low-income homeowners, particularly the elderly, disabled and families with children.
  
• Consensus Organizing Institute Helps people and institutions collaborate to solve public problems.
  
• Private Sector Council Assisting the federal government improve its effiency, productivity and management through a cooperative sharing of knowledge between the public and private sectors.
  
• Trauma Intervention Programs, Inc. In each chapter, citizen volunteers provide support to emotionally traumatized citizens immediately after tragedy strikes.
  
• Second Harvest America's food bank network and the nation's largest hunger-relief charity.
  
• America's Helping Hands Mission is to educate and promote awareness of volunteerism, and to raise funds for various charities in America.
  
• Support America Patriotic Americans are urged to support America by display of American flag.
  
• Newcomers Club - Worldwide Directory The main purpose of newcomers clubs is to welcome new members and help them integrate into the local community through general meetings, social events, member support groups, interest groups and children's activities.
  
• National Business Coalition on Health Provides expertise, resources, and a voice to nearly 100 business coalitions across the country.
  
• USO - United Service Organizations Find out about the USO's programs for the military.
  
• Corporation for Supportive Housing Helps build housing that lets homeless and disabled people connect to homes, health care, jobs, and the community.
  
• America Tomorrow Identifying needs that are not being met due to lack of funding, such as security for schools.