The Nonprofit Ecosystem in District of Columbia

MISSION:

CHRIST HOUSE PROVIDES 24-HOUR COMPREHENSIVE AND COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WITH ACUTE MEDICAL NEEDS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND OFFERS ASSISTANCE IN ADDRESSING CRITICAL ISSUES TO HELP BREAK THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS.

MISSION:

COMMON CAUSE IS A NONPARTISAN, GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO UPHOLDING THE CORE VALUES OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY. WE WORK TO ENSURE OPEN, HONEST, AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT; TO PROMOTE EQUAL RIGHTS, OPPORTUNITY, AND REPRESENTATION FOR ALL; AND TO EMPOWER ALL PEOPLE TO MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD AS EQUALS IN THE POLITICAL PROCESS. COMMON CAUSE WORKS ACROSS FOUR MAJOR ISSUE AREAS: VOTING AND ELECTIONS; MONEY AND POLITICS; ETHICS, TRANSPARENCY, AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY; AND MEDIA AND DEMOCRACY.

MISSION:

LSSNCA ACCOMPANIES THOSE IN NEED TO FOSTER RESILIENCY, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES BY CREATING, CONNECTING WITH, AND ENGAGING WELCOMING COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPLARY, INDIVIDUALIZED EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. OUR DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE, STUDENT AND FAMILY-CENTERED EDUCATIONAL APPROACH NURTURES STUDENTS TO EXPAND THEIR DEVELOPMENTAL SKILLS, IN ORDER TO BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR LIFELONG LEARNING.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

SEE SCHEDULE O.GIRLS GLOBAL ACADEMY (GGA) IS AN ALL-GIRLS PUBLIC CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL IN WASHINGTON, DC THAT ENGENDERS EMPOWERMENT AND IGNITES CONFIDENCE TO INFLUENCE CHANGE FOR GLOBAL BENEFIT. ALL STUDENTS PURSUE ONE OF TWO INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE CAREER PROGRAM PATHWAYS IN ENGINEERING OR BUSINESS, GAINING KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS THAT ARE BOTH BROADLY APPLICABLE AND THE GATEWAY TO JOB SECTORS THAT ARE IN DEMAND AND IN NEED OF MORE WOMEN OF COLOR. ADDITIONALLY, RIGOROUS IB COURSES, A STRONG AND SUPPORTIVE NETWORK OF ADULTS AND PEERS, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP THROUGH SERVICE LEARNING AND INTERNING, ALL PROVIDE STUDENTS A FIRM FOUNDATION IN THE SCHOOL'S FOUR PILLARS OF SISTERHOOD, SCHOLOARSHIP, SERVICE, AND SAFETY.

MISSION:

STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF MEMBERS BY ADVANCING LEADERSHIP, EXCELLENCE, AND COLLABORATION FOR ACADEMIC PUBLIC HEALTH.

MISSION:

GENERATING THE WILL TO END HUNGER AND THE WORST ASPECTS OF POVERTY.

MISSION:

TO EDUCATE CULTURALLY DIVERSE CHILDREN TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS COMMITTED TO SOCIAL JUSTICE.

MISSION:

THE CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT SECURITY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (CESER) IS THE LEADING EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER, FOCUSING ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE ISSUES.

MISSION:

THE ASSOCIATION REPRESENTS THE INTERESTS OF HOME HEALTH AGENCIES, HOSPICES, AND ORGANIZATIONS.

MISSION:

SITAR ARTS CENTER'S ENGAGES DC YOUTH, FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD TO YOUNG ADULTHOOD, IN BUILDING A CREATIVE COMMUNITY OF LEARNING AND BELONGING THAT REMOVES FINANCIAL AND CULTURAL BARRIERS TO ARTS EDUCATION AND CAREER TRAINING. AT SITAR, STUDENTS HAVE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN THE VISUAL, DIGITAL, AND PERFORMING ARTS. ALL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED ON A SLIDING FEE SCALE AND 80% OF ENROLLMENT IS RESERVED FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING LOW INCOME. PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE IN SITAR'S STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES AND REACH UP TO 900 STUDENTS A YEAR.

MISSION:

TO ENHANCE AND IMPROVE THE TAX SYSTEM AND TO SERVE ITS MEMBERS.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE LIFE-CHANGING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW-INCOME IMMIGRANT FAMILIES PRIMARILY FROM LATIN AMERICA. BY DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS TO MEET THE CHANGING NEEDS OF LATINOS AND THEIR CHILDREN, SED EMPOWERS FAMILIES TO EFFECTIVELY NAVIGATE A NEW, MULTILINGUAL, MULTICULTURAL WORLD. SED STRIVES TO HELP ITS STUDENTS GAIN THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CONFIDENCE NECESSARY TO LEAD PRODUCTIVE, SELF-SUFFICIENT LIVES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate health centers, clinics, and other facilities that provide walk-in, walk-out diagnostic and treatment services for people whose care does not require confinement or a hospital stay. Use this code for types of outpatient facilities or services not specified below.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE FAMILIES IN WASHINGTON, DC WITH A FULLY IMPLEMENTED, PUBLIC MONTESSORI PROGRAM THAT ENABLES CHILDREN TO DEVELOP WITHIN THEMSELVES THE POWER TO SHAPE THEIR LIVES AND THE WORLD AROUND THEM.

MISSION:

TO REPRESENT THE U.S. BUS INDUSTRY IN WASHINGTON, D.C.; TO FACILITATE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE NORTH AMERICAN MOTORCOACH INDUSTRY AND ALL RELATED SEGMENTS OF THE TRAVEL AND SUPPLIER INDUSTRY; AND TO CREATE AWARENESS OF THE MOTORCOACH INDUSTRY AMONG CONSUMERS IN NORTH AMERICA.

MISSION:

OPERATE & MAINTAIN A SCHOOL IN WHICH THE MONTESSORI METHOD OF EDUCATION IS USED TO TEACH CHILDREN.

MISSION:

TO ADVANCE EFFECTIVE LAW AND GOVERNANCE SYSTEMS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BY PROVIDING INFORMATION, PUBLICATIONS, TRAINING COURSES, SEMINARS, RESEARCH AND POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS IN A MANNER THAT ENGAGES AND EMPOWERS LEADERS AND PRACTITIONERS TO ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL RULE OF LAW. ELI'S AUDIENCE INCLUDES ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS IN GOVERNMENT, THE PRIVATE SECTOR, NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, AFFECTED COMMUNITIES, ACADEMIA, AND OTHERS.