The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Silver Spring

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE BEST POSSIBLE STUDENT EDUCATION, TRAINING AND PREPARATION FOR A FULL RANGE OF CAREERS WITHIN THE CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING INDUSTRY.

MISSION:

EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND PROMOTE THE GROWTH OF AIKIDO.

MISSION:

TO EMPOWER ALL TO ENJOY, SHARE, AND PRESERVE THE HIKING EXPERIENCE.

MISSION:

TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN COMMUNITY-BASED NETWORKS THAT SUPPORT PEOPLE WHO ARE CREATING SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND CIVIC MOMENTUM THAT CONTRIBUTES TO INCLUSIVE LOCAL ECONOMIES AND VIBRANT COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

TO ENHANCE THE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY OF GREATER SILVER SPRING THROUGH ROBUST PROMOTION OF OUR MEMBER BUSINESSES AND UNRELENTING ADVOCACY ON THEIR BEHALF.

MISSION:

TO ENHANCE THE STATUS AND QUALITY OF GEOGRAPHY TEACHING AND LEARNING. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES THIS MISSION IN ORDER TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT GEOGRAPHY EDUCATION, AND TO ENHANCE THE PREPARATION OF GEOGRAPHY EDUCATORS WITH RESPECT TO THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF CONTENT.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF CHILD JUSTICE, INC. IS TO PROTECT AND ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN ABUSED OR WITNESSED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, TO SUPPORT THEM AND THEIR PROTECTIVE PARENTS, AND TO PROMOTE CHANGE THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH, EDUCATION AND POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS. CHILD JUSTICE PROVIDES FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR ELIGIBLE PROTECTIVE PARENTS IN CASES OF CHILD ABUSE AND/OR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WHEN ALLEGED ABUSERS ARE FIGHTING FOR UNSAFE ACCESS OR SOLE LEGAL OR PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF THEIR CHILDREN.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, AND EDUCATION.

MISSION:

PEACE ACTION EDUCATION FUND (PAEF) IS DEDICATED TO INCREASING PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF NUCLEAR AND CONVENTIONAL DISARMAMENT, HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES AND THE ARMS TRADE, AND THAT NATIONAL AND GLOBAL SECURITY REQUIRES WORKING COOPERATIVELY WITH THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE ILA IS TO ADVANCE LEADERSHIP KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE FOR A BETTER WORLD.

MISSION:

REHABILITATIVE GOLF EXPERIENCES FOR COMBAT-WOUNDED VETERANS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THESE AMERICAN HEROES. THE SMGA BELIEVES THAT THE REHABILITATIVE BENEFITS OF GOLF CAN IMPROVE THE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL CONDITION OF EACH AND EVERY WARRIOR RETURNING FROM COMBAT.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES AND WORK WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT MARYLAND TO ENSURE THE MOST VULNERABLE RESIDENTS RECEIVE ESSENTIAL GUIDANCE FOR NUTRITION, HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT AND IMMIGRATION BENEFITS.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE RENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS.

MISSION:

IN PERSON CLASSES AT BUEA HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED PERIODICALLY WHEN VIOLENT POLITICAL UNREST HAS RESULTED IN VIOLENCE AND DEATHS IN CAMEROON. INSPITE OF THIS, STAFF DEMONSTRATES COMMITMENT, ENROLLMENT CONTINUES TO BE SOUND, AND HIGH PERFORMING GRADUATES ARE ABLE TO ADVANCE TO UNIVERSITY ATTENDANCE BOTH IN CAMEROON AND ABROAD.

MISSION:

TO BUILD CITIZEN SUPPORT FOR BUDGET PRIORITIES THAT FUND HUMAN NEEDS INSTEAD OF ENDLESS WAR, ELIMINATING WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION, AND INCREASE INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION WAS FOUNDED TO HELP SAVE THE LIVES OF THE 4,000 CHILDREN A YEAR WHO ARE DIAGNOSED WITH PEDIATRIC BRAIN CANCER.

MISSION:

PROVIDE MEMBERSHIP SERVICES FOR BUSINESSES IN GYPSUM INDUSTRY.

MISSION:

LUMEN CATECHETICAL CONSULTANTS PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, BROADCAST PRODUCTION AND PRINTED MATERIALS TO SUPPORT CATHOLIC ORGANIZATIONS AND CATHOLIC TEACHINGS AROUND THE WORLD.

MISSION:

PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE PROMINENCE, PROFITABILITY, AND SUSTAINABILITY OF BLACK AMERICANS IN AGRICULTURE ACROSS ALL SECTORS & AT EVERY LEVEL.