The Nonprofit Ecosystem in District of Columbia

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

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SEARAC IS A NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATION THAT BUILDS POWER WITH DIVERSE COMMUNITIES FROM CAMBODIA, LAOS, AND VIETNAM TO CREATE A SOCIALLY JUST AND EQUITABLE SOCIETY. AS REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LARGEST REFUGEE COMMUNITY EVER RESETTLED IN THE UNITED STATES, SEARAC STANDS TOGETHER WITH OTHER REFUGEE COMMUNITIES, COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVEMENTS IN PURSUIT OF SOCIAL EQUITY.

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THE MISSION OF THE SOJOURNER TRUTH SCHOOL IS TO EMPOWER STUDENTS TO TRANSFORM THE WORLD.

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The goal of this organization is to support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights and interests of women.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose activities focus on influencing public policy within the Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy 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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U.S. TERM LIMITS ADVOCATES FOR TERM LIMITS AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT.

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TO PROMOTE THE SAFE COLLECTION AND PROPER DISPOSAL OF MERCURY-CONTAINING THERMOSTATS.

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TO PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY A RANGE OF SERVICE TO ENHANCE THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL VITALITY OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS TO CREATE AND DELIVER PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES WITH CRITICALLY ILL OR INJURED CHILDREN FOR THE PURPOSE OF AIDING IN THE SECURITY OF THEIR HOMES. IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE PURPOSES, THE CORPORATION: (A) SHALL DEVELOP AND PROMOTE PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMS AIMED AT THESE AREAS; AND (B) MAY CARRY ON ANY AND ALL LAWFUL ACTIVITIES RELATED THERETO, ALLOWED UNDER THE ACT, WHETHER OR NOT STATED HEREIN.

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A PROGRESSIVE NPO COMMITTED TO PROMOTING ECONOMIC GROWTH & OPPORTUNITY, SOCIAL JUSTICE, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, & DEMOCRACY IN THE US

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THE ORGANIZATION COORDINATES PROGRAMS TO STRENGTHEN THE SENSE OF JEWISH AWARENESS IN THE WASHINGTON DC COMMUNITY AND GENERALLY HELP SUPPORT JEWISH LIFE NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. IT ALSO SERVES AS THE REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE AND ADVOCATE FOR THE CHABAD MOVEMENT

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MOBILIZES PEOPLE OF FAITH TO END TORTURE IN U.S. POLICY, PRACTICE AND CULTURE.

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THE GOALS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE TO: 1) REPRESENT DISTRICTS AS THEIR NATIONAL VOICE ON CONSERVATION ISSUES; 2) PROVIDE USEFUL INFORMATION TO CONSERVATION DISTRICTS AND THEIR STATE ASSOCIATIONS; 3) BUILD PARTNERSHIPS WITH FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN ORDER TO CARRY OUT DISTRICT PRIORITIES AND PROGRAMS; 4) ANALYZE PROGRAMS AND POLICY ISSUES THAT HAVE AN IMPACT ON LOCAL DISTRICTS; 5) OFFER NEEDED AND COST-EFFECTIVE SERVICES TO DISTRICTS.

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THE NATIONAL SPECTRUM CONSORTIUM (NSC) IS A MISSION-DRIVEN NONPROFIT FOCUSED ON ADVANCED WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT IN THE U.S. NSC ACHIEVES THIS VISION BY FACILITATING HIGH-VALUE R&D AND PROTOTYPING PROJECTS DESIGNED TO SOLVE SPECTRUM CHALLENGES THAT CUT ACROSS MULTIPLE INDUSTRY SECTORS, FIELDS OF RESEARCH, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES. NSC IS UNIQUELY ABLE TO FOCUS THE RESOURCES OF INDUSTRY, ACADEMIA, AND GOVERNMENT ON US WIRELESS LEADERSHIP THROUGH ITS OTA CONTRACT VEHICLE AND DIVERSE MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION OF OVER 300 COMPANIES AND RESEARCH GROUPS TO BENEFIT THESE MEMBERS AND THE ENTIRE WIRELESS ECOSYSTEM

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UPTURN ADVANCES EQUITY AND JUSTICE IN THE DESIGN, GOVERNANCE, AND USE OF TECHNOLOGY.

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TO ENHANCE THE ORAL HEALTH OF THE PUBLIC BY SUPPORTING DENTAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH.

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THE FATHER MCKENNA CENTER (FMC) OPERATES A DAY PROGRAM AND A HYPOTHERMIA/TRANSITION PROGRAM FOR MEN WHO STRUGGLE WITH HOMELESSNESS. THE CENTER PROVIDES TWO MEALS, CLOTHING, SHOWERS, AND OTHER BASIC NEEDS. THE MOST IMPORTANT WORK IS DONE BY THE CASE MANAGERS WHO MEET WITH EACH MAN TO CREATE AND EXECUTE AN INDIVIDUAL PLAN DESIGNED BOTH TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES THAT BROUGHT HIM TO HOMELESSNESS AND THEN TO HELP GUIDE HIM TO A BETTER LIFE. IN ADDITION, THE FMC OPERATES A FOOD PANTRY THAT PROVIDES HEALTHY GROCERIES FOR OUR NEIGHBORS WHO FACE FOOD INSECURITY.

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The goal of this organization is to assist in the prevention or treatment of blindness and diseases or other conditions that affect the eyes. The associated medical specialty is ophthalmology.

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TO EDUCATE POLICY MAKERS AND BUSINESSES OPERATING AND TRADING IN SOUTHEAST ASIA.

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A NONPROFIT, NONPARTISAN RESEARCH ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ENHANCING INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY IN THE 21ST CENTURY, THEREBY RETAINING ITS FOCUS ON NUCLEAR WEAPONS BUT EXPANDING TO INCLUDE OTHER PRESENT EMERGING SECURITY THREATS.