Human Services Nonprofits in District of Columbia

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THE AMERICAN ACTION NETWORK CREATES, ENCOURAGES AND PROMOTES CENTER-RIGHT POLICIES BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF FREEDOM, LIMITED GOVERNMENT, AMERICAN EXCEPTIONALISM AND STRONG NATIONAL SECURITY.

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PROMOTE WELFARE OF MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY THROUGH PROGRAMS REFLECTING JEWISH HERITAGE AND VALUES.

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THE ORGANIZATION IS A CATALYST FOR PUTTING VULNERABLE YOUNG CHILDREN ON A PATH TO SUCCESS. OUR GOAL IS TO ADVANCE STATE POLICIES THAT LEAD TO IMPROVED HEALTH, LEARNING, AND FAMILY SUPPORT OUTCOMES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH EIGHT. WE CREATE AND ENHANCE PARTNERSHIPS BY BRINGING LEADERS TOGETHER IN NEW AND INNOVATIVE WAYS, WITH THE GOAL OF ACHIEVING RESULTS FASTER AND BETTER THAN ANYONE COULD DO ALONE. THE BIRTH THROUGH EIGHT STATE POLICY FRAMEWORK IS A TOOL, OR ROADMAP, THAT ANYONE CAN USE TO GUIDE POLICY IN WAYS THAT WILL IMPROVE THE HEALTH, LEARNING, AND ECONOMIC OUTCOMES FOR VULNERABLE YOUNG CHILDREN. THE FRAMEWORK OUTLINES THREE POLICY PRIORITY AREAS ESSENTIAL FOR THE HEALTHY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN: HEALTH, FAMILY SUPPORT, AND LEARNING. EVIDENCE-BASED AND INNOVATIVE BEST PRACTICE POLICY OPTIONS ARE PROVIDED IN EACH OF THE POLICY AREAS.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Human Services - Multipurpose and Other major group area.

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TO ELIMINATE THE OPPORTUNITY GAP WITH HIGH-QUALITY EARLY LEARNING FOR CHILDREN PRENATAL TO AGE 5.

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TO PROVIDE A PATH TO SKILLED CAREERS FOR THE MILLIONS OF AMERICANS WITHOUT COLLEGE DEGREES.

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THE GREATER WASHINGTON URBAN LEAGUE (GWUL OR THE LEAGUE) IS ON A MISSION TO INCREASE THE ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL POWER OF HISTORICALLY ENDANGERED, EXCLUDED, AND DIVERSE POPULATIONS. FOR OVER 83 YEARS, THE LEAGUE HAS STOOD ON SOCIETY'S FRONTLINES AS WELL AS IN THE TRENCHES SERVING AS A SAFETY NET AND FACILITATOR OF OPPORTUNITY IN WASHINGTON, DC AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MARYLAND. AS ONE OF THE DISTRICT'S OLDEST CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS, THE LEAGUE CONTINUES TO CARVE A DISTINCTIVE PATH TOWARDS JUSTICE AND FAIR PLAY BY PUTTING FAMILIES FIRST AND CATERING TO THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND THE ELDERLY, AND EVERYONE IN BETWEEN. SINCE 1938, GWUL HAS GUIDED INDIVIDUALS ON THE ROAD TO SELF-RELIANCE, IMPACTING OVERFIVE MILLION LIVES. THE GREATER WASHINGTON URBAN LEAGUE IS A 501(E) (3) NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION, A MEMBER AGENCY OF THE UNITED WAY OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA AND ONE OF OVER 90 AFFILIATES OF THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE.

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POWER TO DECIDE'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE WELL-BEING FOR ALL.

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TO PROVIDE SERVICES SO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEAD PRODUCTIVE LIVES.

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PROVIDE FAMILIES AND CHILDREN EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY WITH A SAFE, NURTURING EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT TO ENSURE CHILDREN ENTER KINDERGARTEN READY TO LEARN AND PARENTS BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT.

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UNITED PLANNING ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS UNITING PEOPLE WITH OPPOTUNITIES.

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ACACIA SUPPORTS IMMIGRANT LEGAL SERVICES AND DEFENSE NETWORKS TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL LEGAL SERVICES TO IMMIGRANTS AND ADVOCATES FOR THE EXPANSION OF THESE PROGRAMS AND THE INFRASTRUCTURE CRITICAL TO GUARANTEEING IMMIGRANTS ACCESS TO JUSTICE, FAIRNESS, AND FREEDOM.

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WORKING GLOBALLY TO ENSURE THAT PEOPLE WHO ARE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CAN HEAR AND TALK.WE WANT ALL FAMILIES TO BE INFORMED AND SUPPORTED, PROFESSIONALS TO BE APPROPRIATELY QUALIFIED TO TEACH AND HELP CHILDREN WITH HEARING LOSS, PUBLIC POLICY LEADERS TO EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH HEARING LOSS, AND COMMUNITIES TO BE EMPOWERED TO HELP THEIR NEIGHBORS WITH HEARING LOSS SUCCEED: THE ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ASSOCIATION WORKS GLOBALLY TO ENSURE THAT PEOPLE WHO ARE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CAN HEAR AND TALK. WE ACHIEVE OUR MISSION BY EMPOWERING PARENTS, TRAINING PROFESSIONALS AND SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH HEARING LOSS.

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IONA SUPPORTS PEOPLE AS THEY EXPERIENCE THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF AGING.

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IPHI DEVELOPS MULTI-SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE THE PUBLIC'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING ACROSS MARYLAND, VIRGINIA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. OUR WORK STRENGTHENS HEALTH SYSTEMS AND POLICY, ENHANCES CONDITIONS THAT PROMOTE HEALTH, AND BUILDS COMMUNITY CAPACITY TO ENSURE EQUITABLE HEALTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL.

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EDUCATING CHILDREN AND STRENGTHENING FAMILIES, IN A BILINGUAL, MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT.

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PROMOTES AND PROTECTS THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD) AND ACTIVELY SUPPORTS THEIR FULL INCLUSION AND PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFETIMES.

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FRIENDSHIP EDUCATION FOUNDATION TAKES A WHOLE-CHILD APPROACH TO EDUCATION. TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, COUNSELORS, AND SUPPORT STAFF WORK TOGETHER TO MEET THE INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF EACH AND EVERY CHILD SERVED. THE AIM IS TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS ARE PREPARED FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND IN LIFE.

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SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE SAFE, HEALTHY AND QUALITY LIVES.

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MAG AMERICA'S MISSION IS TO SAVE LIVES AND BUILD FUTURES BY WORKING WITH OTHERS AROUND THE WORLD TO RECLAIM LAND CONTAMINATED WITH THE EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF CONFLICT, REDUCE THE DAILY RISK OF DEATH OR INJURY FOR CIVILIANS, AND CREATE SAFE AND SECURE CONDITIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT.