EXPLORE NONPROFITS
RESULTS: 119
Category: Girls & Women , Immigrant & Refugee Services , Life Skills, Training, & Employment , Community & Civic Engagement
A Wider Circle
Kensington, MD
Offers comprehensive support for individuals lifting themselves out of poverty.
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Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
Action Youth Media (formerly Gandhi Brigade)
Silver Spring, MD
Trains underserved youth to be leaders through media creation.
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Youth & Community Arts
Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington
Silver Spring, MD
Food, clothing, education & emergency support for underserved families.
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Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
Amara Legal Center
Washington, DC
Supplies free legal services for domestic survivors of sex trafficking.
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Legal Services & Justice Programs
Art Enables
Washington, DC
Vocational program and art gallery for artists with disabilities.
Performing, Literary & Visual Arts
Arts on the Block
Silver Spring, MD
Provides job training and community development through the arts and design.
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Youth & Community Arts
ArtStream
Rockville, MD
Uses the performing arts to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Performing, Literary & Visual Arts
AsylumWorks
Washington, DC
Offers holistic services and support to asylum seekers.
Immigrant & Refugee Services
Avodah
Washington, DC
Empowers young adults and the anti-poverty agencies at which they are placed.
Community & Civic Engagement
Ayuda
Washington, DC
Legal, social, and interpretation services for low-income immigrants.
Immigrant & Refugee Services
Bridges to Independence
Arlington, VA
Helping families overcome homelessness and achieve stable, independent futures.
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Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
Britepaths
Fairfax, VA
Provides emergency and long-term services to help those in need in Fairfax County.
Life Skills, Training, & Employment
BroadFutures
Washington, DC
Offers mentoring and training for youth with learning disabilities
Life skills, Training & Employment
BUILD Metro DC
Washington, DC
Entrepreneurship and college readiness program for students from under-resourced communities.
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Youth Education & Enrichment
Calvary Women's Services
Washington, DC
Supports homeless women in DC with housing, health, employment and education.
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Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
Capital Area Asset Building Corporation
Washington, DC
Helps low- and moderate-income individuals and families to build wealth.
Life Skills, Training & Employment
Capitol Hill Village
Washington, DC
Helps older adults age safely and comfortably in their own neighborhood.
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Health, Wellness, & Senior Services
Carpenter's Shelter
Alexandria, VA
Shelter and supportive services for homeless adults and families.
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Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
CASA for Children of DC
Washington, DC
Advocates for abused and neglected children and youth.
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Legal Services & Justice Programs
Center for Adoption Support and Education
Burtonsville, MD
Offers adoption-competent mental health services that strengthen foster/adoptive families.
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Children, Youth, & Families
Collective Action for Safe Spaces
Washington, DC
Educates and Advocates for safer public spaces
Community & Civic Engagement
Community Forklift
Hyattsville, MD
Makes home repair affordable with saving waste and creating jobs.
Community & Civic Engagement
Computer CORE
Alexandria, VA
Provides low-income adults with technological and life skills for careers.
Life Skills, Training, & Employment
Court Appointed Special Advocates/Prince George's County
Riverdale, MD
Advocates for and protects abused and neglected children in foster care.
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Children, Youth & Families
Court Watch Montgomery
Silver Spring, MD
Works to reduce domestic violence by expanding access to justice
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Legal Services & Justice Programs
Critical Exposure
Washington, DC
Empowers low-income youth of color through photography and advocacy training.
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Youth & Community Arts
Crossroads Community Food Network
Takoma Park, MD
Building a healthier, more inclusive, local food system.
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Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
DC Policy Center
Washington, DC
Researches and advances policies for a more vibrant and inclusive D.C.
Community & Civic Engagement
DC Volunteer Lawyers Project
Washington, DC
Represents domestic violence survivors and at-risk children for free.
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Legal Services & Justice Programs
Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School
Takoma Park, MD
Gives students professional experience while earning a college prep education.
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Mentorship & College Access
Doorways
Arlington, VA
Creating pathways out of homelessness, domestic violence and sexual assault.
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Children, Youth & Families
English Empowerment Center (formerly Literacy Council of Northern Virginia)
Falls Church, VA
Empowers adults through English language training.
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Adult Literacy & Learning
Fihankra Akoma Ntoaso (FAN)
Washington, DC
Changes lives for foster youth through safe and engaging programming.
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Children, Youth & Families
Free Minds Book Club & Writing Workshop
Washington, DC
Inspires formerly incarcerated youth to pursue employment and education.
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Legal Services & Justice Programs
Future Link
Rockville, MD
Launches bright futures through self-advocacy, academic support, workforce development.
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Mentorship & College Access
GALA Hispanic Theatre
Washington, DC
Serves as DC's original stage for Latinos and youth.
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Performing, Literary, & Visual Arts
Global Kids, Inc
Washington, DC
Global affairs and leadership development program for underserved youth.
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Youth Education & Enrichment
Good Shepherd Housing & Family Services
Lorton, VA
Affordable housing provider for low-income working families
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Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
Homestretch
Falls Church, VA
Ensures that homelessness is part of a family's past
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Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
Hope and a Home
Washington, DC
Empowering homeless/low-income families to create stable homes.
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Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
Housing Initiative Partnership, Inc.
Hyattsville, MD
Housing developer and counseling agency for low-income communities.
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Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
JCADA
Rockville, MD
Providing support, education, and prevention to end domestic/dating abuse.
Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
Joseph's House
Washington, DC
Houses and cares for ill and dying homeless individuals.
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Health, Wellness, & Senior Services
Jubilee Jobs
Washington, DC
Free job placement for individuals seeking marketplace jobs.
Life Skills, Training & Employment
Just Neighbors Ministry
Annandale, VA
Legal services for low-income immigrants in Northern Virginia.
Immigrant & Refugee Services
KEEN Greater DC
Bethesda, MD
Free, one-to-one exercise programs for young people with disabilities.
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Children, Youth & Families
Kid Power, Inc
Washington, DC
Inspires youth leadership through academics, wellness, and civic engagement.
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Youth Education & Enrichment
LearnServe International
Washington, DC
Empowers students with entrepreneurial leadership and confidence to transform communities.
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Youth Education & Enrichment
Liberty's Promise
Alexandria, VA
Helps low-income, immigrant youth learn about American civic life.
Immigrant & Refugee Services
Life Asset
Washington, DC
Provides low-income entrepreneurs with business loans and training.
Life Skills, Training & Employment
Little Lights Urban Ministries
Washington, DC
Offers holistic ministry and services to families in poverty.
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Youth Education & Enrichment
Main Street Connect
Rockville, MD
Ensures adults of all abilities have affordable, inclusive housing.
Community & Civic Engagement
Many Languages One Voice
Washington, DC
Advocates for immigrant and refugee rights in our region.
Immigrant & Refugee Services
Network for Victim Recovery of DC
Washington, DC
Empowers crime victims through case management and legal services.
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Legal Services & Justice Programs
Nick's Place
Beltsville, MD
Recovery home and life management programs for young men.
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Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
Nueva Vida
Alexandria, VA
Services throughout the cancer continuum for underserved Latinas.
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Health, Wellness, & Senior Services
OAR of Arlington, Alexandria and Falls Church
Arlington, VA
Assists individuals returning home from incarceration and court-involved adults and youth.
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Legal Services & Justice Programs
Open Arms Housing
Washington, DC
Helping formerly homeless women obtain and maintain permanent housing.
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Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
Passion for Learning
Silver Spring, MD
Helps disadvantaged students gain literacy, technology and college readiness skills.
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Youth Education & Enrichment
PAVE
Washington, DC
Empowers parent leaders to use their power and voice in education policy.
Youth Education & Enrichment
Per Scholas National Capital Region (NCR)
Silver Spring, MD
Combats poverty by providing IT-training in underserved communities.
Life Skills, Training, & Employment
Phoenix Bikes
Arlington, VA
Teaches underserved teens bicycle repair through a community bike shop.
Youth Education & Enrichment
Posse DC
Washington, DC
College access and leadership program for high school students.
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Mentorship & College Access
Prince George's Child Resource Center
Largo, MD
Supports parents and child care providers so children can thrive.
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Children, Youth & Families
Progressive Maryland
Largo, MD
Organizes communities and educates voters to act and get involved
Community & Civic Engagement
Protect Our Defenders
Alexandria, VA
Assistance and advocacy for victims of military sexual trauma.
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Legal Services & Justice Programs
Rising for Justice
Washington, DC
Provides high-quality legal services for low-income Washingtonians.
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Legal Services & Justice Programs
Safe Shores-The DC Children's Advocacy Center
Washington, DC
Provides services to child victims of abuse in Washington, DC.
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Children, Youth & Families
Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington
Washington, DC
Supporting, coaching, training our unhoused/unemployed neighbors to reach their goals.
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Adult Literacy & Learning
SEED SPOT
Washington, DC
Empowers early-stage entrepreneurs to create social impact.
Community & Civic Engagement
Street Sense Media
Washington, DC
Creates economic empowerment and artistic expression opportunities for homeless individuals.
Life Skills, Training, & Employment
Sunflower Bakery
Rockville, MD
Skilled job training and employment for individuals with learning differences.
Life Skills, Training & Employment
Tahirih Justice Center
Falls Church, VA
Protecting immigrant women and girls fleeing gender-based violence.
Immigrant & Refugee Services
The Arc of Northern Virginia
Fairfax, VA
Advocacy and services for those living with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
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Children, Youth & Families
The Barker Adoption Foundation
Bethesda, MD
Offers adoption, education, and support services for birth, adoptive parents and adopted children.
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Children, Youth & Families
The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center
Washington, DC
Educates, empowers, celebrates, & connects LGBTQ residents
Community & Civic Engagement
The Washington School for Girls
Washington, DC
Transforms lives of girls through tuition-free private education.
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Youth Education & Enrichment
Together We Bake
Alexandria, VA
Job training and personal development program for women in need.
Life Skills, Training & Employment
Touching Heart
Oak Hill, VA
Provides children with tools to become the compassionate leaders of tomorrow.
Youth Education & Enrichment
Urban Alliance
Washington, DC
Provides professional skills training, paid internships, and mentoring for underserved youth.
Life Skills, Training, & Employment
Urban Ed
Washington, DC
Transforms lives by creating hope and opportunity through information technology and skill development.
Life Skills, Training & Employment
Volunteer Fairfax
Fairfax, VA
Strengthens the Northern Virginia community through volunteerism.
Community & Civic Engagement
Washington English Center
Washington, DC
English classes and workforce development programs for adult immigrants.
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Adult Literacy & Learning
Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless
Washington, DC
Legal services, advocacy, outreach, and education to address homelessness and affordable housing.
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Legal Services & Justice Programs
Washington Literacy Center
Washington, DC
Literacy and workforce training for adults.
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Adult Literacy & Learning
Washington Urban Debate League
Washington, DC
Providing after school debate in under-served communities.
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Youth Education & Enrichment
Wilderness Leadership & Learning
Washington, DC
Develops life skills for youth with experiential learning, leadership training, and service.
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Youth Education & Enrichment