The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Washington

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PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION TO BE WELL-EDUCATED, PHYSICALLY FIT, AND PREPARED FOR PRODUCTIVE LIVES.

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THURGOOD MARSHALL ACADEMY PREPARES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND CIVIC LIFE THROUGH A PROGRAM FEATURING A DATA-DRIVEN CURRICULUM AND WRAP-AROUND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICE. IT TEACHES ROUGHLY 350 STUDENTS PER YEAR, MOST OF WHOM LIVE IN UNDER-RESOURCED NEIGHBORHOODS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide crime and legal related services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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DISTRIBUTION OF TECHNICAL INFORMATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS.

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THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN LAW SCHOOLS' (AALS) MISSION IS TO UPHOLD AND ADVANCE EXCELLENCE IN LEGAL EDUCATION. IN SUPPORT OF THIS MISSION, AALS PROMOTES THE CORE VALUES OF EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND SCHOLARSHIP, ACADEMIC FREEDOM, AND DIVERSITY, INCLUDING DIVERSITY OF BACKGROUNDS AND VIEWPOINTS, WHILE SEEKING TO IMPROVE THE LEGAL PROFESSION, TO FOSTER JUSTICE, AND TO SERVE OUR MANY COMMUNITIES - LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL.

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TO HELP STATES ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH POLICY AND PRACTICE.

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TO REDUCE POVERTY HOUSING IN THE NATION'S CAPITAL AND NORTHERN VIRGINIA BY BUILDING DECENT, AFFORDABLE, ENERGY- AND RESOURCE-EFFICIENT HOMES FOR PEOPLE IN NEED. THE HOMES ARE SOLD BELOW COST, THEREBY MAKING THEM MORE AFFORDABLE TO THOSE IN NEED.ON JANUARY 10, 2022, AN ACQUISITION OF HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA WAS APPROVED BY BOTH ORGANIZATIONS' BOARD OF DIRECTORS. LEGAL FILINGS WERE SUBMITTED ON FEBRUARY 28, 2022. THE ACQUISITION BECAME EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2022 AND THE LEGAL NAME OF THE ENTITY BECAME HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF WASHINGTON, D.C. AND NORTHERN VIRGINIA, INC. (HABITAT DC-NOVA).

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LIFT'S MISSION IS TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY BY INVESTING IN PARENTS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide male or female adult companionship, guidance and/or role models for young men or women. Use this code for all adult, child matching programs other than Big Brothers or Big Sisters.

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THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE PROMOTES JUSTICE AND FAIRNESS FOR INJURED PERSONS, SAFEGUARDS VICTIM'S RIGHTS, AND STRENGTHENS THE CIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEM THROUGH EDUCATION AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION CRITICAL TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY.

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TO INCREASE EQUITY AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BY INVESTING KNOWLEDGE, SOCIAL, AND FINANCIAL CAPITAL IN LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME WASHINGTON AREA ENTREPRENEURS.

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OPERATE A HISTORIC CEMETERY THAT SERVES THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, DC.

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The goal of this organization is to operate centers which offer, at a single location, a variety of recreational facilities such as athletic fields and courts, a gymnasium, a swimming pool and public lockers. Recreational centers usually offer an organized program of activities for community residents and provide all necessary equipment.

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ACTIVE MINDS EMPOWERS YOUNG ADULTS TO SPEAK OPENLY ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH IN ORDER TO EDUCATE OTHERS & ENCOURAGE HELP SEEKING. WE ARE CHANGING THE CULTURE ON CAMPUSES & IN THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING INFORMATION, LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & ADVOCACY TRAINING TO THE NEXT GENERATION.

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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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TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO DEPENDENTS OF TEAMSTERS UNION ACTIVE AND RETIRED MEMBERS IN ORDER TO ENABLE THE RECIPIENTS TO ATTEND ACCREDITED POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.

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The goal of this organization is to influence public policy within the Housing, Shelter major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

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ADVANCE A SUSTAINABLE U.S. PULP, PAPER, PACKAGING, AND WOOD PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY THROUGH FACT-BASED PUBLIC POLICY AND MARKETPLACE ADVOCACY.

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SIXTH & I'S MISSION IS TO BE AN INVITING GATEWAY FOR WASHINGTON'S LARGE POPULATION OF UNAFFILIATED JEWS IN THEIR 20S & 30S, UTILIZING A NONDENOMINATIONAL, NON-MEMBERSHIP APPROACH.

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The goal of this organization is to run schools classified as elementary by state and local practice and composed of any span of grades not above grade eight.