The Nonprofit Ecosystem in District of Columbia

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The goal of this organization is to provide emotional support, friendship, advice and guidance or other types of support for inmates while they are incarcerated and/or which facilitate contact between inmates and family members.

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CDF PROMOTES ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH COOPERATIVE ENTERPRISE.

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The goal of this organization is to provide male or female adult companionship, guidance and/or role models for young men or women. Use this code for all adult, child matching programs other than Big Brothers or Big Sisters.

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PRESERVATION OF CIVIL LIBERTIES THROUGH LITIGATION AND PUBLIC EDUCATION.

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THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN (NCNW) IS AN ORGANIZATIONS COMPRISED OF 200 COMMUNITY-BASED SECTIONS AND 38 NATIONAL WOMENS ORGANIZATIONS THAT ENLIGHTENS, INSPIRES AND CONNECTS MORE THAN 3,000,000 WOMEN AND MEN.

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IN RECOGNITION OF THE SIGNIFICANT AND ENDURING CONTRIBUTIONS OF OLDER AND RETIRED WORKERS TO THE LIFE OF THIS NATION, THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING THEIR ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN ALL ASPECTS OF LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL AFFAIRS, THE UNIQUE AND COMPLEX ISSUES THAT AFFECT THEIR WELL-BEING, AND THE OFTEN INADEQUATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE POLICY DECISIONS THAT AFFECT THEM NATIONWIDE, THE ALLIANCE'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES, THE CREATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A STRONG AND EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATION TO REPRESENT THE NEEDS, VIEWS AND INTERESTS OF OLDER AND RETIRED WORKERS, AND TO GENERATE LIFELONG OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP, EDUCATION, AND AWARENESS.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

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TO CLOSING AMERICA'S ACHIEVEMENT GAP BY BUILDING PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR PROVEN MODELS OF EFFECTIVE PUBLIC EDUCATION.

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TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND FOSTER AWARENESS ABOUT THE MYRIAD CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED STATES. IN SHORT, WE TELL THE GUARD STORY, HIGHLIGHTING ITS ROLES IN THE BIRTH AND GROWTH OF OUR NATION.

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ENGAGES AND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ON THE WAYS DIRECT SELLING EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS, SUPPORTS COMMUNITIES AND STRENGTHENS ECONOMIES WORLDWIDE.

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THE JOINT CENTER FOR POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC STUDIES, AMERICA'S BLACK THINK TANK, PROVIDES COMPELLING AND ACTIONABLE POLICY SOLUTIONS TO ERADICATE PERSISTENT AND EVOLVING BARRIERS TO THE FULL FREEDOM OF BLACK PEOPLE IN AMERICA. WE ARE THE TRUSTED FORUM FOR LEADING EXPERTS AND SCHOLARS TO PARTICIPATE IN MAJOR PUBLIC POLICY DEBATES AND PROMOTE IDEAS THAT ADVANCE BLACK COMMUNITIES. WE USE EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, CONVENINGS, AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS TO SUPPORT BLACK COMMUNITIES AND A NETWORK OF ALLIES.

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WBENC'S MISSION IS TO FUEL ECONOMIC GROWTH GLOBALLY BY IDENTIFYING, CERTIFYING, AND FACILITATING THE DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES.

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ADVOCATE AND MAINTAIN THE PRINCIPLES OF REPUBLICANISM AS ENUNCIATED BY THE REPUBLICAN PARTY WHILE PROMOTING SOCIAL INTERACTION FOR ITS MEMBERS.

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PROVIDE ACCESS TO SAFE HOUSING AND SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE.

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THE MISSION OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL IS TO PROVIDE THE EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT TO EMPOWER AND PREPARE UNDER-CREDITED ADULTS FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS, VIABLE EMPLOYMENT AND LIFELONG LEARNING.

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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 MISSION OF THE COLORECTAL CANCER ALLIANCE IS TO PREVENT THE OCCURRENCE OF COLON AND RECTAL CANCER AND SUPPORT THE NEARLY 50,000 AFFLICTED WITH THIS DISEASE EACH YEAR. THIS IS ACHIEVED BY SUPPORTING PREVENTATIVE MEASURES, FUNDING RESEARCH, AND PROVIDING PATIENT SUPPORT SERVICES.

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TO PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS IN FEDERAL HEALTH POLICY MAKING.

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THE SUPPORT CORPORATIONS MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AND FACILITATE A COMPLEX SERIES OF LOANS TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY THROUGH THE NEW MARKETS TAX CREDIT(NMTC) PROGRAM TO DEVELOP AND CONSTRUCT A 300-STUDENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITY LOCATED AT 885 BARNABY STREET, SE, WASHINGTON D.C. 20032. IN ADDITION TO SERVING AS A LEVERAGED LENDER UNDER THE NMTC PROGRAM, THE SUPPORT CORPORATION WILL PROVIDE THE PROJECT'S EQUITY INVESTOR WITH A NUMBER OF ASSURANCES REGARDING THE PROJECT'S ELIGIBILITY FOR THE NEW MARKETS TAX CREDITS.

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PROVIDING TRANSITIONAL AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING WITH SERVICES TO HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES.