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At the Catalogue for Philanthropy we believe in the power of small nonprofits to spark big change and we are pleased to partner once again with Washington City Paper on its 10th annual feature, "Give It Up, D.C.!" You can have confidence that the charities highlighted here, and those in the rest of this online Catalogue, have all been vetted by our review team for excellence in programming and finance. Your gift can have a huge impact at any of these nonprofits!

RESULTS: 42

Special List: City Paper 2019


Anacostia Watershed Society
Bladensburg, MD

Mobilizes the community to stop pollution, restore natural systems, and rebuild relationships to Anacostia River.

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Environment & Animal Services

AppleTree Institute for Education Innovation
Washington, DC

Creates and provides evidence-based early education for under-resourced students.

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Youth Education & Enrichment

Atlas Performing Arts Center
Washington, DC

Presents performances, activities, and youth programs in Northeast DC.

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Performing, Literary, & Visual Arts

Ayuda
Washington, DC

Legal, social, and interpretation services for low-income immigrants.

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Immigrant & Refugee Services

BEST Kids, Inc.
Washington, DC

Offers long-term mentoring to those in child welfare system.

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Children, Youth, & Families

Bright Beginnings
Washington, DC

Operates early childhood education and stabilization services for homeless families.

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Children, Youth, & Families

Capital Area Immigrants' Rights Coalition
Washington, DC

Defending immigrants' rights through legal services, education and advocacy.

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Immigrant & Refugee Services

CapitalBop
Washington, DC

Presents, promotes, and preserves jazz and its history in D.C.

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Performing, Literary, & Visual Arts

Central American Resource Center
Washington, DC

Offers legal services, support, referral, and advocacy for Latino immigrants.

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Immigrant & Refugee Services

City Dogs Rescue
Washington, DC

Rescues adoptable dogs from overcrowded and high-kill shelters.

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Environment & Animal Services

City Wildlife, Inc.
Washington, DC

Protects wildlife and their habitats through rehabilitation, advocacy, and education.

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Environment & Animal Services

CityDance
Washington, DC

Transforms lives through dance and arts education.

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Youth Education & Enrichment

Collective Action for Safe Spaces
Washington, DC

Educates and Advocates for safer public spaces

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Girls & Women

College Bound
Washington, DC

Mentorship and college access program for Washington-area students.

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Mentorship & College Access

College Tribe
Washington , DC

Provides STEAM-based mentoring for boys in Wards 7 and 8

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Youth Education & Enrichment

DAWN
Washington, DC

Creates deaf-led services to support deaf survivors of domestic violence

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Girls & Women

DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative
Washington, DC

Makes arts/humanities education accessible for DC public school students.

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Youth Education & Enrichment

District Alliance for Safe Housing (DASH)
Washington, DC

Provides safe housing for survivors of domestic violence.

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Basic Needs, Food, & Housing

Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy
Washington, DC

Restores, promotes and maintains Dumbarton Oaks Park.

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Environment & Animal Services

Edu-Futuro
Arlington, VA

Empowers youth and families through education and leadership development.

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Mentorship & College Access

Free Minds Book Club & Writing Workshop
Washington, DC

Inspires formerly incarcerated youth to pursue employment and education.

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Youth Education & Enrichment

Generation Hope
Washington , DC

College completion and pre-k services for teen parents and children.

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Youth Education & Enrichment

Girls on the Run - DC
Washington, DC

Mentors over 2,200 pre-teen girls annually, activating confidence & competence.

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Girls & Women

Higher Achievement
Washington, DC

Offers year-round academic intervention programming for middle school students.

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Youth Education & Enrichment

Homeless Children's Playtime Project
Washington, DC

Reduces stress and trauma through play for children experiencing homelessness.

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Children, Youth, & Families

Hope and a Home
Washington, DC

Empowering homeless/low-income families to create stable homes.

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Basic Needs, Food, & Housing

Joseph's House
Washington, DC

Houses and cares for ill and dying homeless individuals.

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Health, Wellness, & Senior Services

Kid Power
Washington, DC

Inspires youth leadership through academics, wellness, and civic engagement.

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Youth Education & Enrichment

LearnServe International
Washington, DC

Empowers students with entrepreneurial leadership and confidence to transform communities.

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Youth Education & Enrichment

Potomac Riverkeeper Network
Washington, DC

Protecting and defending the Potomac River.

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Environment & Animal Services

President Lincoln's Cottage
Washington, DC

Preserves historical site and advances President Lincoln's unfinished work

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Youth Education & Enrichment

Rainbow Families
Washington, DC

Organizes education, advocacy, events, and support for LGBTQ+ families

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Community & Civic Engagement

Reading Partners
Washington, DC

Tutoring program for low-income elementary students.

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Youth Education & Enrichment

Rock Creek Conservancy
Bethesda, MD

Protects and revitalizes the lands and waters of Rock Creek Park.

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Environment & Animal Services

ScholarCHIPS, Inc.
Washington, DC

Mentors youth with incarcerated parents and offers college scholarships

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Mentorship & College Access

Sitar Arts Center
Washington, DC

Advances critical life skills of underserved youth through arts education.

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Youth & Community Arts

SMYAL
Washington, DC

Empowers LGBTQ youth through leadership development and mentorship.

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Children, Youth, & Families

The Abramson Scholarship Foundation
Washington, DC

Provides scholarships and mentoring to students to increase college graduation.

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Mentorship & College Access

The Latino Student Fund
Washington, DC

Provides educational support for PreK-12 Hispanic students and their families.

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Youth Education & Enrichment

The MusicianShip
Washington, DC

Provides music education for youth and preserves DC's musical heritage

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Youth & Community Arts

Wanda Alston Foundation
Washington, DC

Offers safe, welcoming shelter and support to homeless LGBTQ youth

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Basic Needs, Food, & Housing

Washington School for Girls
Washington, DC

Transforms lives of girls through tuition-free private education.

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Youth Education & Enrichment