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2020 has reminded us all of the power and importance of community. 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 Washingtonian magazine to highlight some of the best local nonprofits that you can support. You can have confidence that the charities highlighted here, and those in the rest of this online Catalogue (click the banner at the top of this page to explore further), have all been vetted by our review team for excellence in programming and finance. Your gift can have a huge impact here!

RESULTS: 19

Special List: Washingtonian 2020


1st Stage
Tysons, VA

Creates thought-provoking, modern productions in Tysons, Virginia.

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Performing, Literary, & Visual Arts

Arts for the Aging
Gaithersburg, MD

Helps seniors experience joy and healthy aging through multi-disciplinary arts experiences.

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Health, Wellness, & Senior Services

Black Swan Academy
Washington, DC

Empowers Black youth to create change through service, advocacy and organizing.

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Community & Civic Engagement

BlackRock Center for the Arts
Germantown, MD

Multidisciplinary arts center providing performances, education programs, and gallery exhibits.

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Performing, Literary, & Visual Arts

Calvary Women's Services
Washington, DC

Supports homeless women in DC with housing, health, employment and education.

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Basic Needs, Food, & Housing

CASA for Children of DC
Washington, DC

Advocates for abused and neglected children and youth.

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Legal Services & Justice Programs

Communities In Schools of the Nation's Capital
Washington, DC

Surrounds students with support, empowering them to stay in school.

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Youth Education & Enrichment

Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County
Bethesda, MD

Provides free mediation and conflict resolution services in Montgomery County

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Legal Services & Justice Programs

DC Affordable Law Firm
Washington, DC

Provides legal services for low and moderate income DC residents.

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Legal Services & Justice Programs

Food Recovery Network
Washington , DC

Fights food waste and hunger by empowering student leaders.

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Basic Needs, Food, & Housing

For Love of Children
Washington , DC

Helps students become proficient in reading and math through one-on-one tutoring.

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Youth Education & Enrichment

GALA Hispanic Theatre
Washington, DC

Serves as DC's original stage for Latinos and youth.

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Performing, Literary, & Visual Arts

HER Resiliency Center
Washington, DC

Supports vulnerable women aged 18-25 in D.C.

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Girls & Women

Inspired Child (formerly Inner City-Inner Child)
Washington, DC

Distributes books and provides learning opportunities for at-risk preschoolers.

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Youth Education & Enrichment

Many Languages One Voice
Washington, DC

Advocates for immigrant and refugee rights in our region.

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Immigrant & Refugee Services

OAR of Arlington, Alexandria and Falls Church
Arlington, VA

Assists individuals returning home from incarceration and court-involved adults and youth.

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Legal Services & Justice Programs

Shepherd's Table
Silver Spring, MD

Provides meals, clothing and basic services for individuals experiencing homelessness.

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Basic Needs, Food, & Housing

Washington Area Community Investment Fund
Washington, DC

Supports economic opportunity in local underserved communities through loan funding.

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Life Skills, Training, & Employment

Washington Youth Garden
Washington, DC

Encourages healthy lifestyles and environmental stewardship in low-income communities.

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Environment & Animal Services