Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington >

Introducing the Catalogue for Philanthropy Class of 2013-14 (Coming in November 2013)

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  1. 501cTECH (2013) (Washington, DC)
    Delivering sustainable technology solutions to local nonprofits.

  2. Arlington Street People's Assistance Network (A-SPAN) (2013) (Arlington, VA)
    Provides life-sustaining services, housing and more to Arlington's homeless.

  3. Adventure Theatre MTC (2013) (Glen Echo, MD)
    ATMTC provides theatrical training and theatrical productions for young people

  4. Arlington Outdoor Education Association (2013) (Arlington, VA)
    The AOEA provides hands-on environmnetal education to Arlington children.

  5. ArtStream (2013) (Silver Spring, MD)
    Theatre for people with disabilities and wounded veterans.

  6. Asian American LEAD (2013) (Washington, DC)
    enrichment programs provider for low-income underserved Asian American youth

  7. AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps (2013) (Washington, DC)
    AVODAH places participants in full-time service in antipoverty agencies.

  8. Ayuda (2013) (Washington, DC)
    Ayuda advocates the rights for low-income immigrants.

  9. The Barker Foundation (2013) (Bethesda, MD)
    Adoption agency providing comprehensive training, placement and lifelong support services

  10. Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad (2013) (Bethesda, MD)
    Local volunteer rescue company providing life-saving and rescue services.

  11. BUILD Metro DC (2013) (Washington, DC)
    College preparedness and entrepreneurship program for disadvantaged and disengaged youth.

  12. Capital Area Asset Builders (2013) (Washington, DC)
    Financial training and savings opportunities move people out of poverty

  13. Capital Area Immigrants' Rights Coalition (2013) (Washington, DC)
    We defend immigrants’ rights through legal services, education and advocacy

  14. Capital Fringe (2013) (Washington, DC)
    Capital Fringe connects adventurous artists with adventurous audiences

  15. Carpenter's Shelter (2013) (Alexandria, VA)
    Carpenter's Shelter is the largest homeless shelter in Northern Virginia.

  16. Center for Inspired Teaching (2013) (Washington, DC)
    Improving the school experience for children through innovative teacher training.

  17. The Choral Arts Society of Washington (2013) (Washington, DC)
    Professional-caliber chorus providing excellence in choral performance, production and repertoire.

  18. The Christ Child Society of Washington DC (2013) (Washington, DC)
    Women’s organization meeting emotional, educational and material needs of children.

  19. City Blossoms (2013) (Washington, DC)
    City Blossoms is dedicated to kid-driven, community-engaging, creative green spaces.

  20. City Kids Wilderness Project (2013) (Washington, DC)
    Extraordinary adventures, leadership development & academic support for under-resourced youth.

  21. Collegiate Directions, Inc (2013) (Bethesda, MD)
    readiness, access, retention, and graduation program for low-income, first-generation-to-college students.

  22. Community Family Life Services (2013) (Washington, DC)
    Nonprofit established to address issues of poverty and homelessness.

  23. Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)/Prince George's County, Inc. (2013) (Hyattsville, MD)
    Child service organization helping abused children find forever homes.

  24. CREATE Arts Center (2013) (Silver Spring, MD)
    Provides arts education and art therapy programs

  25. Critical Exposure (2013) (Washington, DC)
    Teaching youth to use photography to advocate for social change.

  26. D.C. Creative Writing Workshop (2013) (Washington, DC)
    Transforming lives through arts education.

  27. D.C. Hunger Solutions (2013) (Washington, DC)
    We work to create a hunger-free community in the District.

  28. DC Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (2013) (Washington, DC)
    Cutting DC’s teen pregnancy rate in half by 2015

  29. DC Diaper Bank (2013) (Washington, DC)
    DCDB provides diapers to low-income families through the metro area

  30. DC SCORES (2013) (Washington, DC)
    After-school program using poetry, soccer, and service-learning to inspire youth

  31. The Downtown Cluster's Geriatric Day Care Center (2013) (Washington, DC)
    Day center offering frail, at-risk seniors therapeutic and supportive services.

  32. Earth Sangha (2013) (Fairfax, VA)
    Buddhist environmental group focused on ecological restoration and tropical agroforestry.

  33. Emerging Scholars (2013) (Alexandria, VA)
    14-month academic/leadership enrichment for grade 4 underrepresented students.

  34. Employment Justice Center (2013) (Washington, DC)
    EJC advocates for workplace justice in metropolitan DC

  35. The Family Place (2013) (Washington, DC)
    An organization serving low-income, Latino families with young children.

  36. First Generation College Bound (2013) (Laurel, MD)
    FGCB increases matriculation rates for least advantaged youth.

  37. FRESHFARM Markets, Inc. (2013) (Washington, DC)
    Educate re: food/environmental issues. Support local farmers/producers through our markets/programs

  38. Georgetown Ministry Center (2013) (Washington D.C., DC)
    GMC serves the most vulnerable homeless individuals in Georgetown

  39. Global Kids (2013) (Washington, DC)
    Global affairs and leadership development program for underserved youth.

  40. Hillside Work - Scholarship Connection (2013) (Greenbelt, MD)
    Prepare students for successful college and careers.

  41. Hope for Henry Foundation (2013) (Washington, DC)
    We improve the everyday lives of DC kids fighting cancer.

  42. The House, Inc. Student Leadership Center (2013) (Woodbridge, VA)
    Comprehensive development programs preparing risk-susceptible youth for college-access

  43. Housing Initiative Partnership (2013) (Hyattsville, MD)
    Developer of affordable rental and for-sale housing and housing counselor

  44. The In Series (2013) (Washington, DC)
    Accessible and Affordable Opera and Cabaret in the District.

  45. Jobs Have Priority (JHP) (2013) (Washington, DC)
    Operates homeless shelters; provides employment and housing services

  46. Joe's Movement Emporium/World Arts Focus (2013) (Mount Rainier, MD)
    Joe’s is an intersection of arts/social services in PG County.

  47. Joy of Motion Dance Center (2013) (Washington, DC)
    Dance classes, companies, and performances for everyone!

  48. Jubilee Jobs (2013) (Washington, DC)
    Job placement for unemployed and underemployed with barriers to employment

  49. Just Neighbors (2013) (Falls Church, VA)
    Provide immigration legal services to low-income immigrants and refugees

  50. Kids R First (2013) (Reston, VA)
    Volunteer organization enhances opportunities supporting thousands... disadvantaged students through education.

  51. Language ETC (2013) (Washington, DC)
    English, Computer, Citizenship classes for adult immigrants taught by volunteers

  52. Literacy Council of Montgomery County (2013) (Rockville, MD)
    Provide services to help adults read, write, and speak English.

  53. The Literacy Lab (2013) (Washington , DC)
    Reading intervention program improving academic outcomes for low-income children.

  54. Mary House (2013) (Washington, DC)
    Mary House helps low-income and refugee families achieve self-sufficiency.

  55. Mentoring Today (2013) (Washington, DC)
    Mentoring and advocacy for youth in the juvenile justice system

  56. New Community for Children (2013) (Washington, DC)
    Literacy focused after-school and summer program for underserved youth

  57. One World Education (2013) (Washington, DC)
    local leader in improving student literacy and building teacher curriculum

  58. PEN/Faulkner Foundation (2013) (Washington, DC)
    fostering a literate society through public readings & educational programs

  59. Potomac Community Resources, Inc. (PCR) (2013) (Potomac, MD)
    Community-based organization serving teens and adults with developmental disabilities

  60. Potomac Conservancy (2013) (Silver Spring, MD)
    Safeguards the lands and waters of the Potomac River.

  61. Project Create (2013) (Washington, DC)
    accessible arts education for underserved children, youth and families

  62. Public Allies Washington, DC (2013) (Washington, DC)
    Advances new leaders to strengthen communities, nonprofits and civic participation.

  63. Rachael's Women's Center (2013) (Washington, DC)
    Day shelter providing comprehensive services for homeless women in Washington.

  64. Reach Incorporated (2013) (Washington, DC)
    Developing readers and leaders by training teens to teach.

  65. The Reading Connection (2013) (Arlington, VA)
    Sharing the joy of books and reading with at-risk children.

  66. Reading Partners (2013) (Washington, DC)
    Organization recruiting volunteers to tutor low-income students in literacy.

  67. Resources for Inner City Children (RICH) (2013) (Washington, DC)
    RICH is raising the bar for education in Washington, DC.

  68. Senior Services of Alexandria, Inc. (2013) (Alexandria, VA)
    Fosters independence and self-sufficiency, allowing seniors to age with dignity.

  69. Split This Rock (2013) (Washington, DC)
    We bring poetry to the center of public life.

  70. Stone Soup Films (2013) (Washington, DC)
    Builds capacity of nonprofits through the donation of promotional films.

  71. Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless (2013) (Washington, DC)
    Legal services for DC residents struggling with homelessness and poverty.

  72. Wendt Center for Loss and Healing (2013) (Washington, DC)
    Mental health services for those impacted by trauma and loss.

  73. Yellow Ribbon Fund (2013) (Bethesda, MD)
    We assist injured service members and their families.

  74. Young Playwrights' Theater (2013) (Washington, DC)
    Only professional DC theater dedicated entirely to arts education

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