Adoption Advisor
Overview of adoption law in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. |
Coalition for Smarter Growth
Group working to ensure that transportation and development decisions accommodate growth while revitalizing communities, providing more housing and travel choices, and conserving natural and historic areas. |
Crunchland
Discussion community for area residents. |
DC Appleseed
A nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing important public policy questions. Profile, blog, services and how to become involved. |
DC Fiscal Policy Institute
Cconducts research and public education on budget and tax issues in the District of Columbia, with a particular emphasis on issues that affect low- and moderate-income residents. |
DCASC
Site for area members of the alt.smokers.cigars newsgroup includes information on upcoming events, newsletters, and member photos. |
DCist
Blog, news and events, restaurants and nightlife, happenings, goings-on and observations from a group of residents. |
DCMetroDads
Loose association of dad groups in the Washington DC area. Playgroups, events, photographs, resources and related links, and information about local chapters. |
District of Columbia Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Provides education and training, individual and systems advocacy, conducts research, and serves as a local and national resource on domestic violence. History, statistics and events. |
Earth Conservation Corps
A nonprofit organization founded in 1989 as a White House domestic policy initiative providing hands-on environmental education, job training and community service programs for disadvantaged youth between the ages of 17-25 years old. |
Family Violence Prevention Fund - Washington, DC
Report on statutes as they relate to domestic violence. Includes grading criteria. |
Federation for American Immigration Reform
Working to help the American public convince Congress that United States immigration must be reduced. Information and links on a wide variety of immigration-related topics. |
Gandhi Memorial Center
Headquarters of the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Foundation, Inc. Provides resources for the study of the life and philosophy of the man, including a library, material for loan to exhibits, and a one year correspondence course. Located on the grounds of the S |
Greater Washington Urban League Parent Center
Works to establish a way to directly impact parenting skills development and to provide parents with information on resources and activities within the community. Features resources, internship and volunteer opportunities, community guides and a calendar. |
Hope House
Founded to serve the needs of inmates who have been taken to prisons far from the district. Programs, photo galleries and stories of hope. |
Interconnections
Collective of self-organized groups such as simplicity circles, film salons, and action-oriented groups that come together for events and activities in the Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland area. Member groups, calendar of events, and projects. |
Jubilee Enterprise of Greater Washington
Renovates properties to provide low income housing and develops community programs in those areas. Profile, partners and how to help. |
Lava Lamp City
Discussion board for area residents. |
National Internship Program in Feminism and Public Policy
Internship program affording a unique opportunity to combine research and action while working at the national level for women's rights. |
Servathon
Provides volunteers with the opportunity to participate in hands-on service projects at nonprofit organizations. Includes FAQ, sponsorship opportunities, registration and projects. |
STA Party Connection
Lists private parties and open school dances in the area. |
The Divas of DC
Hosts programs where young adults get together for movies, parties, book clubs, theatre, dinner, and sporting activities. Features news, groups and events. |
The ManKind Project of Greater Washington, Inc
Offers weekend training for men to help them lead richer, fuller lives. Group purpose, testimonials, and training schedule. |
The March For Life Fund
March in support of the right to life for each human being. Overview of events at yearly march, and contact details. |
The Potomac Tavern
A virtual tavern for Washingtonians with an emphasis on quality intelligent discussions. |
Washington Area Community Investment Fund
A nonprofit community development financial institution (CDFI) dedicated to providing loans and technical assistance for community and economic development. |
Washington Council of Agencies
Strengthens, promotes and represents nonprofit organizations to help them better meet the needs of their communities. |
Washington Post: Growing Pains
A four-part series on urban sprawl in the Washington area and attempts to control it, with additional related articles from the Post's archives. |
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