The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Takoma Park

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WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY IS A LEARNING COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO THE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN VISION OF EXCELLENCE AND SERVICE. THIS COSMOPOLITAN INSTITUTION CHALLENGES STUDENTS TO SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING IN THE NATION'S CAPITAL IN ORDER TO BECOME MORAL LEADERS IN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. FOUNDED IN 1904, WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY IS A RESIDENTIAL CHRISTIAN INSTITUTION OFFERING FORMAL INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS, PROVIDING A REGULAR CURRICULUM OF UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES, GRADUATE DEGREES, AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES IN HEALTH SCIENCES AND LIBERAL ARTS IN A SETTING THAT IS ACADEMICALLY CHALLENGING AND CHRIST CENTERED. IN THE CLASSROOM WAU STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM A LOW STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO AND HIGHLY QUALIFIED FACULTY COMMITTED TO EVERY STUDENT'S SUCCESS. WAU CONFERRED 12 ASSOCIATES, 166 BACHELORS, AND 47 MASTERS DEGREES ON 225 STUDENTS, FROM AN ENROLLMENT OF 785 STUDENTS (UNDUPLICATED HEADCOUNT)DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,

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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 CHESAPEAKE CLIMATE ACTION NETWORK (CCAN) IS THE FIRST GRASSROOTS, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED EXCLUSIVELY TO FIGHTING GLOBAL WARMING IN MARYLAND, VIRGINIA AND WASHINGTON, D.C.

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ADVANCING EQUITY AND HEALTH FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS THROUGH SHARING OF BEST PRACTICES, LEADERSHIP, AND ADVOCACY.

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VOICES FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE AND THE LABOR NETWORK FOR SUSTAINABILITY (LNS) WAS FOUNDED ON THE BELIEF THAT ALIGNING THE LABOR AND CLIMATE MOVEMENTS AROUND AN AGENDA THAT CONFRONTS THE CLIMATE CRISIS AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE WOULD ADVANCE THE GOALS OF BOTH MOVEMENTS AND OFFER THE BEST HOPE FOR AVERTING THE MOST CATASTROPHIC CONSEQUENCES OF CLIMATE CHANGE. OUR MISSION IS TO ENGAGE WORKERS AND COMMUNITIES IN BUILDING A TRANSITION TO A SOCIETY THAT IS ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE AND ECONOMICALLY JUST.

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The goal of this organization is to are responsible for the control and extinction of fires; and the inspection of buildings, hillside property and industrial plants to ensure compliance with fire codes.

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DEVELOPING LOCAL LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZED POWER TO SOLVE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC PROBLEMS.

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TO PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE A POSITIVE SENSE OF SELF, FEELINGS OF TRUST AND SECURITY, AND A LOVE FOR LEARNING AND RESPECT FOR OTHERS WILL DEVELOP. THE CENTER IS ALSO DEDICATED TO PROMOTING A HARMONIOUS, DIVERSE COMMUNITY, AND TO SUPPORTING FAMILIES BY PROVIDING CONSISTENT, CONVENIENT, AFFORDABLE, AND HIGH QUALITY CHILD CARE.

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CCAN ACTION FUND EFFECTS CHANGE IN PUBLIC POLICY AT LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVELS TO DIRECTLY ADDRESS THE THREAT OF GLOBAL WARMING.

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The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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TO IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH BY PROVIDING THE LATEST IN EVIDENCE-BASED NUTRITION AND HEALTH RESEARCH IN AN ACCESSIBLE FORMAT TO ENABLE THE PUBLIC TO MAKE INFORMED DIETARY CHOICES.

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THE COOPERATIVE SCHOOL IS A PRESCHOOL FOR CHILDREN TWO THROUGH FIVE WHERE WE NURTURE THE CHILDREN AS INDIVIDUALS, WHILE DEEPENING THEIR SENSE OF CONNECTEDNESS AND HUMANITY. OUR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT STIMULATES CURIOSITY AND PRESERVES A SENSE OF WONDER.

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DANCE EXCHANGE IS A COMPANY OF ARTISTS THAT CREATES DANCE AND ENGAGES PEOPLE IN MAKING ART.

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IMPROVING COMMUNITY HEALTH THROUGH LOCAL FOOD ACCESS.

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The goal of this organization is to run schools classified as elementary by state and local practice and composed of any span of grades not above grade eight.

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HISTORIC TAKOMA IN A NON-PROFIT, ALL VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND EXPLORING THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF TAKOMA PARK, MD AND TAKOMA PARK, DC THROUGH EDUCATION, COLLECTING AND MAINTAINING ARCHIVES, COLLECTING ORAL HISTORIES, AND ADVOCATING FOR PRESERVATION.

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The goal of this organization is to promote artistic expression within a particular ethnic community; work for the preservation and promotion of the traditions, values and lifestyles of different cultural groups; organize activities and events which promote cultural exchange locally or nationally; and encourage understanding and respect for different cultural heritages among the youthful members of the group as well as the mainstream population.

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TO ADVANCE COMMUNITY MEDIATION IN MARYLAND THROUGH EDUCATING THE PUBLIC, PROVIDING TRAINING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE, CONDUCTING RESEARCH AND CREATIVELY APPLYING MEDIATION TO SOCIAL CHALLENGES.

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH, LOCAL MARKETING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, LOCAL SECURITY AND MAINTENANCE FOR BUSINESSES WITHIN THE CDA (CROSSROADS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY).

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BRING TOGETHER BUSINESSES, RESIDENTS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN A VIBRANT COMMERICAL DISTRICT AND PRESERVE THE NEIGHBORHOOD'S RICH HISTORY. THIS INCLUDES UTILIZING THE MARYLAND STATE MAINSTREET PROGRAM, AND IT WORKS WITH ISSUES ESSENTIAL TO INDEPENDENTLY-OWNED LOCAL BUSINESSES AND TO A THRIVING COMMUNITY.