Organizations
Organizations
Organizations Links
- Conquest Offender Reintegration Ministries Organization dedicated to helping ex-offenders avoid repeated criminal offenses by providing support services needed to help them reintegrate into society.
- Women in Housing and Finance Promotes women in the fields of housing and finance.
- Davis Memorial Goodwill Industries Services include thrift stores, job training programs, contract services with government and industry, and unique special events.
- Washington DC Technology Council A trade association seeking to promote the development, growth and recognition of member technology companies in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
- Academy for Educational Development Independent, nonprofit organization committed to solving critical social problems in the U.S. and throughout the world through education, social marketing, research, training, policy analysis and innovative program design and management.
- DC Grotto Home Page The District of Columbia Grotto (DCG), a local chapter of the National Speleological Society (NSS), is an organization dedicated to the exploration, study and conservation of caves.
- National Association to Restore Pride in America's Capital Organization formed in 1996 to make Washington a model metro area that deserves to be the national capital.
- Community IMPACT! Works with area neighborhoods to increase the percentages of youth getting a higher education and of youth leading positive change in their communities.
- Greater DC Cares Greater DC Cares is the largest volunteer coordinator in the Washington, DC, area, connecting individual, family and business volunteers with nonprofits in the District, Maryland and Virginia.
- Christ House Christ House is a 34-bed medical facility for homeless men and women. Staff members provide 24-hour nursing care, as well as comprehensive nutritional, pastoral, and social services.
- American Red Cross, National Capital Chapter Humanitarian aid organization with five DC-area offices. Site describes chapter events and publications, and health, disaster, and youth services.
- Community Council for the Homeless at Friendship Place Enable people in the upper northwest area of the District of Columbia who are, have been, or are at risk of being homeless to rebuild and sustain their lives with the involvement of the community.
- DC Perl Mongers Works to advocate the Perl computer language through discussions every month, workshops, and other activities.
- A Greater Washington Helps citizens work across traditional boundaries to increase economic competitiveness and quality of life in the metropolitan area.
- The Water Front Center A non-profit education and urban planning organization.
- Kerala Association of Greater Washington Organization of interest to Indians living in the United States.
- Washington Peace Center A nonprofit, anti-racist action and education organization providing resources to community action groups in the D.C. metropolitan area.
- Dc.sage A professional and social organization for systems administrators living or working in the greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area.
- Equal Justice Network Online meeting place, information source, and connection mechanism for lawyers and other advocates involved in efforts to provide civil legal assistance to low-income people.
- The Saint Andrew's Society of Washington, D.C. A charitable and social organization of men of Scottish birth or ancestry, not affiliated with any religious institution.
- Gujarati Samaj The website of the Gujarati Samaj of Metropolitan Washington DC.
- The Baptist Home for Children and Families Charity providing social services to high-risk children and families in Maryland and Washington, DC with support of volunteers.
- Greater Washington Research Center Seeks a comprehensive understanding of the population, economy, social conditions, and governments of the Washington area.
- DC Central Kitchen Community kitchen engaged in food recycling and meal distribution programs.
- Cornerstone Finances safe, affordable, and dignified housing for people recovering from mental illness in the District of Columbia. Site lists recent projects, application process, sponsors, and contact information.
- Hebrew Home of Greater Washington Provides care for the elderly through a comprehensive continuum of services including social and health care programs.
- People, Animals, Love Programs and volunteers bring pets to people isolated in nursing homes, sick children in hospitals, and at-risk youth. Site includes pictures, calendar of activities, news, volunteer and donor opportunities, and contact info.
- Eating Addictions Anonymous A 12 step fellowship of people recovering from all forms of eating and body image addiction.
- Humanities Council of Washington DC Enriches urban humanities and culture throughout communities.
- Spiritual Singles of DC area Organization serving single adults of all faiths. Spiritual, social, and personal growth events in Washington DC, northern Virginia and Maryland.
- DC Area Aupairs and Friends A social and networking organization for au pairs in the Washington area.
- The Saint Andrew's Society of Washington, D.C. Charitable and social organization of men of Scottish birth or ancestry.
- Compassion Over Killing Organizes public protests, educates consumers, and promotes nonviolence toward all sentient beings.
- Federal Toastmasters Club 1037 Washington, DC chapter of the communication and leadership skills-building organization.
- Washington Business Group on Health National non profit organization exclusively devoted to the analysis of health policy and related work site issues from the perspective of large employers.
- Brainfood Community-based organization that supports DC high school youth through culinary arts, mentoring, and business development.
- IndyMedia Center DC Non-profit making media organisation supporting and reporting activism.
- D.C. Employment Justice Center Advocates for low-wage workers in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, providing online information including the D.C. Workers' Rights Manual and links on subjects including employment law, job training, and welfare to work.
- Friends of the Chevy Chase D.C. Library Describes activities in support of the public library near Chevy Chase Circle, as well as library services and hours and local links.
- Amnesty International Chapter 536 Human rights activists in the Adams Morgan and Dupont Circle areas of Washington, DC.
- The Sociables A free, all volunteer social club bringing people in the Washington, DC area together to meet new friends while participating in a wide variety of activities.
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