CHARITY RESULTS
RESULTS: 186
Category: Children, Youth, & Families , Girls & Women , Veterans & Military Families , Basic Needs, Food, & Housing , Community & Civic Engagement
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Action Youth Media (formerly Gandhi Brigade)
Silver Spring, MD
Trains underserved youth to be leaders through media creation.
CROSSLIST FROM
Youth & Community Arts
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ALIVE!
Alexandria, VA
Provides emergency food and financial assistance in Alexandria.
Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
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Amara Legal Center
Washington, DC
Supplies free legal services for domestic survivors of sex trafficking.
CROSSLIST FROM
Legal Services & Justice Programs
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An Open Book Foundation
Washington DC, DC
Connects authors and books with students to build equitable access.
CROSSLIST FROM
Youth Education & Enrichment
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Asian American LEAD
Washington, DC
After school and summer mentoring programs targeting low-income Asian American youth.
CROSSLIST FROM
Youth Education & Enrichment
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Avodah
Washington, DC
Empowers young adults and the anti-poverty agencies at which they are placed.
Community & Civic Engagement
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Ayuda
Washington, DC
Legal, social, and interpretation services for low-income immigrants.
CROSSLIST FROM
Immigrant & Refugee Services
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Beacon House
Washington, DC
Closing the academic achievement gap for youth in Ward 5.
Youth Education & Enrichment
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BEST Kids
Washington, DC
Offers long-term mentoring to those in child welfare system.
Mentorship & College Access
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Brain Injury Services
Springfield, VA
Helps survivors of brain injury lead fulfilling lives.
CROSSLIST FROM
Health, Wellness, & Senior Services
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Capitol Hill Village
Washington, DC
Helps older adults age safely and comfortably in their own neighborhood.
CROSSLIST FROM
Health, Wellness, & Senior Services
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Carpenter's Shelter
Alexandria, VA
Shelter and supportive services for homeless adults and families.
Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
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Central American Resource Center
Washington, DC
Offers legal services, support, referral, and advocacy for Latino immigrants.
CROSSLIST FROM
Immigrant & Refugee Services
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Collective Action for Safe Spaces
Washington, DC
Educates and Advocates for safer public spaces
Community & Civic Engagement
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Communities In Schools of the Nation's Capital
Washington, DC
Surrounds students with support, empowering them to stay in school.
CROSSLIST FROM
Youth Education & Enrichment
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Community Forklift
Hyattsville, MD
Makes home repair affordable with saving waste and creating jobs.
Community & Civic Engagement
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Community Reach of Montgomery County
Rockville, MD
Providing health and human services for Montgomery County's most vulnerable residents.
CROSSLIST FROM
Health, Wellness, & Senior Services
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Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County
Bethesda, MD
Provides free mediation and conflict resolution services in Montgomery County
CROSSLIST FROM
Legal Services & Justice Programs
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Court Watch Montgomery
Silver Spring, MD
Works to reduce domestic violence by expanding access to justice
CROSSLIST FROM
Legal Services & Justice Programs
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Critical Exposure
Washington, DC
Empowers low-income youth of color through photography and advocacy training.
CROSSLIST FROM
Youth & Community Arts
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Crossroads Community Food Network
Takoma Park, MD
Building a healthier, more inclusive, local food system.
Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
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DC Greens
Washington, DC
Advancing food justice in the nation's capital.
Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
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DC Hunger Solutions
Washington, DC
Working to improve the nutrition of low-income District residents.
Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
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DC Policy Center
Washington, DC
Researches and advances policies for a more vibrant and inclusive D.C.
Community & Civic Engagement
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DC SCORES
Washington, DC
Uses poetry, soccer and service learning to inspire youth in after-school programs.
CROSSLIST FROM
Youth Education & Enrichment
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DC Volunteer Lawyers Project
Washington, DC
Represents domestic violence survivors and at-risk children for free.
CROSSLIST FROM
Legal Services & Justice Programs
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Destiny, Power & Purpose
Temple Hills, MD
Assists returning citizens and substance abusers who need support.
Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
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Doorways
Arlington, VA
Creating pathways out of homelessness, domestic violence and sexual assault.
Children, Youth & Families
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English Empowerment Center (formerly Literacy Council of Northern Virginia)
Falls Church, VA
Empowers adults through English language training.
CROSSLIST FROM
Adult Literacy & Learning
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FACETS Cares
Fairfax, VA
Prevents homelessness, and re-houses those who have lost their homes.
Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
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Fair Chance
Washington, DC
Builds stronger nonprofits and leaders to accelerate social change for youth
Community & Civic Engagement
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Family & Youth Initiative
Washington, DC
Helps teens in foster care find family.
Children, Youth & Families
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Food for Others
Fairfax, VA
Providing free food to neighbors in need in Northern Virginia.
Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
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Food Recovery Network
Washington , DC
Fights food waste and hunger by empowering student leaders.
Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
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Friendship Place
Washington, DC
Empowers people to leave homelessness and rebuild their lives.
Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
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GALA Hispanic Theatre
Washington, DC
Serves as DC's original stage for Latinos and youth.
CROSSLIST FROM
Performing, Literary, & Visual Arts
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Georgetown Ministry Center
Washington, DC
A service-rich day center for chronically homeless individuals.
Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
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Global Kids, Inc
Washington, DC
Global affairs and leadership development program for underserved youth.
CROSSLIST FROM
Youth Education & Enrichment
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Hero Dogs, Inc.
Gaithersburg, MD
Raises, trains, and places service dogs free to disabled veterans
Veterans & Military Families
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HomeAid Northern Virginia
Chantilly, VA
Renovates housing for the homeless in partnership with shelters.
Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
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Homestretch
Falls Church, VA
Ensures that homelessness is part of a family's past
Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
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Hope and a Home
Washington, DC
Empowering homeless/low-income families to create stable homes.
Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
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Hope for Henry
Washington, DC
Reinventing the way hospitals care for seriously-ill children.
CROSSLIST FROM
Health, Wellness, & Senior Services
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Hope House DC
Washington, DC
Helping children and their incarcerated fathers build stronger bonds.
Children, Youth & Families
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Horton's Kids
Washington, DC
Empowers at-risk children to succeed through comprehensive programs.
CROSSLIST FROM
Youth Education & Enrichment
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Housing Up
Washington , DC
Provides housing and services to homeless and at-risk families.
Children, Youth, & Families
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Iona Senior Services
Washington, DC
Provides safety-net services for isolated, low-income elderly.
CROSSLIST FROM
Health, Wellness, & Senior Services
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JCADA
Rockville, MD
Providing support, education, and prevention to end domestic/dating abuse.
Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
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Joseph's House
Washington, DC
Houses and cares for ill and dying homeless individuals.
CROSSLIST FROM
Health, Wellness, & Senior Services
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Jubilee Housing
Washington, DC
Providing affordable housing and programming to residents of Ward 1.
Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
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Just Neighbors Ministry
Annandale, VA
Legal services for low-income immigrants in Northern Virginia.
CROSSLIST FROM
Immigrant & Refugee Services
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KEEN Greater DC
Bethesda, MD
Free, one-to-one exercise programs for young people with disabilities.
Children, Youth & Families
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Kid Power, Inc
Washington, DC
Inspires youth leadership through academics, wellness, and civic engagement.
CROSSLIST FROM
Youth Education & Enrichment
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Kids In Need Distributors
Bethesda, MD
Distributes food for the weekend to local K-8 students.
Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
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LearnServe International
Washington, DC
Empowers students with entrepreneurial leadership and confidence to transform communities.
CROSSLIST FROM
Youth Education & Enrichment
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Liberty's Promise
Alexandria, VA
Helps low-income, immigrant youth learn about American civic life.
CROSSLIST FROM
Immigrant & Refugee Services
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LIFT-DC
Washington, DC
Empowering families to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty.
Children, Youth & Families
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Little Lights Urban Ministries
Washington, DC
Offers holistic ministry and services to families in poverty.
Youth Education & Enrichment
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Main Street Connect
Rockville, MD
Ensures adults of all abilities have affordable, inclusive housing.
Community & Civic Engagement
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Manna Food Center
Silver Spring, MD
The main Food Bank serving Montgomery County.
Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
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Mary House
Washington, DC
Helps low-income and refugee families rebuild their lives.
Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
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Miriam's Kitchen
Washington, DC
Collaborates to end long-term homelessness in Washington.
Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
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Mobile Hope Association
Leesburg, VA
Improving the lives of precariously housed and homeless youth.
Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
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My Sister's Place
Washington, DC
Provides shelter and services to victims of domestic violence.
Children, Youth & Families
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Network for Victim Recovery of DC
Washington, DC
Empowers crime victims through case management and legal services.
CROSSLIST FROM
Legal Services & Justice Programs
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New Endeavors by Women
Washington, DC
Heals lives of homeless women and children by creating new futures.
Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
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Nick's Place
Beltsville, MD
Recovery home and life management programs for young men.
Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
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Nueva Vida
Alexandria, VA
Services throughout the cancer continuum for underserved Latinas.
CROSSLIST FROM
Health, Wellness, & Senior Services
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OAR of Arlington, Alexandria and Falls Church
Arlington, VA
Assists individuals returning home from incarceration and court-involved adults and youth.
CROSSLIST FROM
Legal Services & Justice Programs
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One Common Unity
Washington, DC
Empowering youth through the transformative power of the arts.
CROSSLIST FROM
Youth Education & Enrichment
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Only Make Believe
Washington, DC
Interactive theater for children in hospitals and care facilities.
Children, Youth & Families
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Open Arms Housing
Washington, DC
Helping formerly homeless women obtain and maintain permanent housing.
Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
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Operation Renewed Hope Foundation
Alexandria, VA
Mobilizes Veterans to end Veteran homelessness.
Veterans & Military Families
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Our Military Kids
Oakton, VA
Provides grants for extracurricular activities to children of service members.
Veterans & Military Families
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Passion for Learning
Silver Spring, MD
Helps disadvantaged students gain literacy, technology and college readiness skills.
CROSSLIST FROM
Youth Education & Enrichment
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PAVE
Washington, DC
Empowers parent leaders to use their power and voice in education policy.
Youth Education & Enrichment
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Potomac Community Resources, Inc.
Rockville, MD
Provides therapeutic, recreational, social and educational programs for teens and adults with developmental differences.
CROSSLIST FROM
Health, Wellness, & Senior Services
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Progressive Maryland
Largo, MD
Organizes communities and educates voters to act and get involved
Community & Civic Engagement
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Protect Our Defenders
Alexandria, VA
Assistance and advocacy for victims of military sexual trauma.
CROSSLIST FROM
Legal Services & Justice Programs
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Rising for Justice
Washington, DC
Provides high-quality legal services for low-income Washingtonians.
CROSSLIST FROM
Legal Services & Justice Programs
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San Miguel School
Washington, DC
Educates Latino boys and prepares them for high school success.
CROSSLIST FROM
Youth Education & Enrichment
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SEED SPOT
Washington, DC
Empowers early-stage entrepreneurs to create social impact.
Community & Civic Engagement
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Sitar Arts Center
Washington, DC
Advances critical life skills of underserved youth through arts education.
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Youth & Community Arts
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SMYAL
Washington, DC
Empowers LGBTQ youth through leadership development and mentorship.
Children, Youth, & Families
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Story Tapestries
Poolesville, MD
Using the arts to power literacy, create understanding, and building community.
CROSSLIST FROM
Youth Education & Enrichment
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Tahirih Justice Center
Falls Church, VA
Protecting immigrant women and girls fleeing gender-based violence.
CROSSLIST FROM
Immigrant & Refugee Services
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The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center
Washington, DC
Educates, empowers, celebrates, & connects LGBTQ residents
Community & Civic Engagement
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The Dwelling Place
Montgomery Village, MD
Housing services for formerly homeless families.
Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
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The Father McKenna Center
Washington, DC
Provides guidance and basic human service to help rebuild lives.
Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
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The Washington School for Girls
Washington, DC
Transforms lives of girls through tuition-free private education.
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Youth Education & Enrichment
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Together We Bake
Alexandria, VA
Job training and personal development program for women in need.
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Life Skills, Training & Employment
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Touching Heart
Oak Hill, VA
Provides children with tools to become the compassionate leaders of tomorrow.
Youth Education & Enrichment
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Tracy's Kids
Bethesda, MD
Addresses emotional needs of children with cancer through art therapy.
Children, Youth & Families
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Volunteer Fairfax
Fairfax, VA
Strengthens the Northern Virginia community through volunteerism.
Community & Civic Engagement
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Wanda Alston Foundation
Washington, DC
Offers safe, welcoming shelter and support to homeless LGBTQ youth
Basic Needs, Food, & Housing
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Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless
Washington, DC
Legal services, advocacy, outreach, and education to address homelessness and affordable housing.
CROSSLIST FROM
Legal Services & Justice Programs
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Washington Urban Debate League
Washington, DC
Providing after school debate in under-served communities.
CROSSLIST FROM
Youth Education & Enrichment
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Wilderness Leadership & Learning
Washington, DC
Develops life skills for youth with experiential learning, leadership training, and service.
CROSSLIST FROM
Youth Education & Enrichment
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Yachad
Silver Spring, MD
Supports lower income homeowners through access to low-cost home repairs.
Basic Needs, Food, & Housing