The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Takoma Park

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WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY IS A LEARNING COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO THE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN VISION OF EXCELLENCE AND SERVICE. THIS COSMOPOLITAN INSTITUTION CHALLENGES STUDENTS TO SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING IN THE NATION'S CAPITAL IN ORDER TO BECOME MORAL LEADERS IN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. FOUNDED IN 1904, WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY IS A RESIDENTIAL CHRISTIAN INSTITUTION OFFERING FORMAL INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS, PROVIDING A REGULAR CURRICULUM OF UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES, GRADUATE DEGREES, AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES IN HEALTH SCIENCES AND LIBERAL ARTS IN A SETTING THAT IS ACADEMICALLY CHALLENGING AND CHRIST CENTERED. IN THE CLASSROOM WAU STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM A LOW STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO AND HIGHLY QUALIFIED FACULTY COMMITTED TO EVERY STUDENT'S SUCCESS. WAU CONFERRED 14 ASSOCIATES, 201 BACHELORS, AND 59 MASTERS DEGREES ON 274 STUDENTS, FROM AN ENROLLMENT OF 968 STUDENTS (UNDUPLICATED HEADCOUNT)DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,

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FAIRVOTE IS A NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION SEEKING BETTER ELECTIONS FOR ALL. WE RESEARCH AND ADVANCE VOTING REFORMS THAT MAKE DEMOCRACY MORE FUNCTIONAL AND REPRESENTATIVE FOR EACH AMERICAN.

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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.

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THE CHESAPEAKE CLIMATE ACTION NETWORK (CCAN) IS THE FIRST GRASSROOTS, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED EXCLUSIVELY TO FIGHTING GLOBAL WARMING IN MARYLAND, VIRGINIA AND WASHINGTON, D.C.

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TO IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH BY PROVIDING THE LATEST IN EVIDENCE-BASED NUTRITION AND HEALTH RESEARCH IN AN ACCESSIBLE FORMAT TO ENABLE THE PUBLIC TO MAKE INFORMED DIETARY CHOICES.

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The goal of this organization is to are responsible for the control and extinction of fires; and the inspection of buildings, hillside property and industrial plants to ensure compliance with fire codes.

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VOICES FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE AND THE LABOR NETWORK FOR SUSTAINABILITY (LNS) WAS FOUNDED ON THE BELIEF THAT ALIGNING THE LABOR AND CLIMATE MOVEMENTS AROUND AN AGENDA THAT CONFRONTS THE CLIMATE CRISIS AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE WOULD ADVANCE THE GOALS OF BOTH MOVEMENTS AND OFFER THE BEST HOPE FOR AVERTING THE MOST CATASTROPHIC CONSEQUENCES OF CLIMATE CHANGE. OUR MISSION IS TO ENGAGE WORKERS AND COMMUNITIES IN BUILDING A TRANSITION TO A SOCIETY THAT IS ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE AND ECONOMICALLY JUST.

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The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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THE COOPERATIVE SCHOOL IS A PRESCHOOL FOR CHILDREN TWO THROUGH FIVE WHERE WE NURTURE THE CHILDREN AS INDIVIDUALS, WHILE DEEPENING THEIR SENSE OF CONNECTEDNESS AND HUMANITY. OUR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT STIMULATES CURIOSITY AND PRESERVES A SENSE OF WONDER.

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DANCE EXCHANGE IS A COMPANY OF ARTISTS THAT CREATES DANCE AND ENGAGES PEOPLE IN MAKING ART.

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TO PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE A POSITIVE SENSE OF SELF, FEELINGS OF TRUST AND SECURITY, AND A LOVE FOR LEARNING AND RESPECT FOR OTHERS WILL DEVELOP. THE CENTER IS ALSO DEDICATED TO PROMOTING A HARMONIOUS, DIVERSE COMMUNITY, AND TO SUPPORTING FAMILIES BY PROVIDING CONSISTENT, CONVENIENT, AFFORDABLE, AND HIGH QUALITY CHILD CARE.

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IMPROVING COMMUNITY HEALTH THROUGH LOCAL FOOD ACCESS

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TO ADVOCATE FOR ELECTORAL REFORMS THAT EXPAND DEMOCRACY AND PROMOTE GREATER VOTER CHOICE IN ELECTIONS AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL.

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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.

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CCAN ACTION FUND AFFECTS CHANGE IN PUBLIC POLICY AT LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVELS TO DIRECTLY ADDRESS THE THREAT OF GLOBAL WARMING.

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HISTORICAL SOCIETY -- EDUCATION, ARCHIVING, PRESERVATION, LOCAL RADIO STATION, ORAL HISTORY

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TO ADVANCE COMMUNITY MEDIATION IN MARYLAND THROUGH EDUCATING THE PUBLIC, PROVIDING TRAINING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE, CONDUCTING RESEARCH AND CREATIVELY APPLYING MEDIATION TO SOCIAL CHALLENGES.

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH, LOCAL MARKETING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, LOCAL SECURITY AND MAINTENANCE FOR BUSINESSES WITHIN THE CDA (CROSSROADS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY).

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TO BE THE NATIONAL INFORMATION AND NETWORKING CENTER FOR CITIZENS AND ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISTS CONCERNED ABOUT NUCLEAR POWER, RADIOACTIVE WASTE, RADIATION AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ISSUES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide alternative living arrangements for people who require care, supervision and support on a 24-hour basis or during part of the day.