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Introducing the Catalogue for Philanthropy Class of 2009-10

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    nature

    1. Earth Sangha (2009) (Fairfax, VA) - Buddhist environmental group focused on ecological restoration
    2. National Park Trust (2009) (Rockville, MD) - Environmental organization preserving America's parklands and reconnecting kids to nature
    3. Potomac Conservancy (2009) (Silver Spring, MD) - Environmental group seeking to protect the Potomac River and its tributaries
    4. Washington Parks & People (2009) (Washington, DC) - Grassroots land reclamation and inner-city green community revitalization

    culture: community arts/arts for kids

    1. Adventure Theatre (2009) (Glen Echo, MD) - Region's oldest children's theater offering performances, education, and outreach programs
    2. Critical Exposure (2009) (Washington, DC) - Empowering at-risk youth through photography and advocacy training
    3. The Delaplaine Arts Center (2009) (Frederick, MD) - Community visual arts experiences through courses, exhibits, programs, and trips
    4. Joe's Movement Emporium/World Arts Focus (2009) (Mount Rainier, MD) - Arts organization dedicated to world performance traditions and community performance opportunities
    5. Joy of Motion Dance Center (2009) (Washington, DC) - Dance education center for all ages, levels, and backgrounds
    6. Project Create (2009) (Washington, DC) - Free arts programming to homeless children in Washington, DC
    7. Young Playwrights' Theater (2009) (Washington, DC) - Only professional DC theater dedicated entirely to arts education

    culture: performing, literary & visual arts

    1. Alexandria Symphony Orchestra (2009) (Alexandria, VA) - Vibrant, innovative performing arts group engaging under-served audiences
    2. Capital Fringe (2009) (Washington, DC) - Festival that brings together artists and audiences for cutting-edge contemporary performances
    3. The Choral Arts Society of Washington (2009) (Washington, DC) - Symphonic chorus with award-winning education and community programs
    4. Fairfax Symphony Orchestra (2009) (Fairfax, VA) - Concerts and educational programs in Northern Virginia
    5. Liz Lerman Dance Exchange (2009) (Takoma Park, MD) - Dance company that creates, performs, teaches, and engages the community in artmaking
    6. National Philharmonic (2009) (North Bethesda, MD) - Presenter of high-quality music concerts and education programs for the widest possible audience

    education: enrichment

    1. Collegiate Directions, Inc (2009) (Bethesda, MD) - College readiness, access, and retention program for low-income, first-generation-to-college students
    2. Hands on DC (2009) (Washington, DC) - All-volunteer organization that improves DC public schools
    3. Mentors, Inc (2009) (Washington, DC) - Providing mentors to youth attending DC public high schools

    education: literacy & learning

    1. DC LEARNs (2009) (Washington, DC) - Washington DC's child, family, and adult literacy coalition
    2. Heart of America Foundation (2009) (Washington, DC) - Programs that promote literacy and volunteerism
    3. Language ETC (2009) (Washington, DC) - Volunteer-driven program providing English and other classes to adult immigrants
    4. Literacy Council of Montgomery County (2009) (Rockville, MD) - Services to help adults read, write, and speak English
    5. The Reading Connection (2009) (Arlington, VA) - Homeless and transitional literacy programs for local children and families
    6. Turning the Page (2009) (Washington, DC) - Providing resources to support DC public school students and families

    human services: children, youth & families

    1. Annandale Christian Community for Action (ACCA) (2009) (Annandale, VA) - Faith-based collaborative meeting the needs of vulnerable neighbors, regardless of religious affiliation
    2. The Barker Foundation (2009) (Bethesda, MD) - Nonprofit adoption agency providing comprehensive adoption, education, and support services
    3. DC Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (2009) (Washington, DC) - Cutting DC's teen pregnancy rate in half by 2015
    4. DC SCORES (2009) (Washington, DC) - After-school program using poetry, soccer, and service-learning to inspire youth
    5. Family Crisis Center of Prince George's County (2009) (Brentwood, MD) - Domestic violence service provider
    6. The Family Place (2009) (Washington, DC) - Community center for expectant parents and families with young children
    7. Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena (2009) (Washington, DC) - Ice skating rink providing free programs for disadvantaged youth
    8. Mary House (2009) (Washington, DC) - Helping families in need become self-sufficient
    9. Mentoring Today (2009) (Washington, DC) - Mentoring service for youth returning to DC from juvenile incarceration
    10. Urban Alliance (2009) (Washington, DC) - Facilitating year-long professional internship opportunities for at-risk youth

    human services: girls & women

    1. ASHA for Women (Asian Women's Self Help Association) (2009) (Rockville, MD) - Empowers South Asian women to live free of abuse
    2. Through The Kitchen Door International (2009) (Chevy Chase, MD) - Life and employment skills training that transforms trainees' lives
    3. Women Empowered Against Violence (WEAVE) (2009) (Washington, DC) - Legal, counseling, economic and educational services for domestic violence victims

    human services: health & mental health

    1. Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad (2009) (Bethesda, MD) - Emergency medical, fire, and rescue squad
    2. The Downtown Cluster's Geriatric Day Care Center (2009) (Washington, DC) - Daycare center offering frail, at-risk seniors therapeutic and supportive services
    3. GUH Kids Mobile Medical Clinic (2009) (Washington, DC) - Mobile "medical home" providing comprehensive health services to vulnerable children
    4. Hospice Caring (2009) (Gaithersburg, MD) - Free, non-medical hospice and bereavement services for adults/children
    5. Pregnancy Aid Centers -- A Clinic for Women and Children (2009) (College Park, MD) - Prenatal and health clinic for women and newborns in need
    6. Us Helping Us, People Into Living (2009) (Washington, DC) - AIDS service organization reducing HIV/AIDS in the black community
    7. Yellow Ribbon Fund (2009) (Bethesda, MD) - Supporting injured service members and their families

    human services: hunger/homelessness/housing

    1. A-SPAN (Arlington Street People's Assistance Network) (2009) (Arlington, VA) - A low-barrier homeless services provider serving street homeless people
    2. Carpenter's Shelter (2009) (Alexandria, VA) - Services, education, and advocacy to end and prevent homelessness
    3. Community Council for the Homeless at Friendship Place (2009) (Washington, DC) - Community-based organization helping homeless adults rebuild their lives
    4. Doorways for Women and Families (2009) (Arlington, VA) - Shelter and services for homeless families and domestic violence survivors
    5. The Dwelling Place (2009) (Gaithersburg, MD) - Transitional housing with support services for homeless families
    6. FACETS (2009) (Fairfax, VA) - Supportive housing, counseling, and emergency and transitional services for homeless, low-income people
    7. Our Daily Bread (2009) (Fairfax, VA) - Emergency assistance to struggling families in the Fairfax County area
    8. Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington (2009) (Washington, DC) - Helping homeless people and others find jobs, housing, needed services
    9. Shelter House (2009) (Falls Church, VA) - Providing shelter and services to homeless families
    10. Silver Spring Interfaith Housing Coalition (2009) (Silver Spring, MD) - Transitional and permanent supportive housing program serving homeless and low-income people
    11. Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless (2009) (Washington, DC) - Legal services organization seeking justice for individuals who are homeless
    12. Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (2009) (Chantilly, VA) - Premier provider of homelessnes prevention services in western Fairfax County

    human services: legal services/justice programs

    1. DC Law Students In Court Program (2009) (Washington, DC) - Free, high-quality legal services provider for low-income Washingtonians
    2. Tahirih Justice Center (2009) (Falls Church, VA) - Protecting immigrant women and girls who are fleeing gender-based violence
    3. Visitors' Services Center (2009) (Washington, DC) - Direct services for inmates while incarcerated and for ex-offenders upon release

    human services: life skills/training & employment

    1. Alexandria Seaport Foundation (2009) (Alexandria, VA) - Providing contextual, job-based GED program to at-risk youths
    2. Computer CORE (2009) (Alexandria, VA) - Job-readiness training in computer and lifeskills for low-income adults
    3. Jubilee Jobs (2009) (Washington, DC) - Providing compassionate, skilled job placement and ongoing support
    4. STRIVE DC (2009) (Washington, DC) - Employment program transforming the lives of disadvantaged people in Washington, DC

    international

    1. Amazon Conservation Association (2009) (Washington, DC) - Conservation organization protecting biodiversity and communities in southwestern Amazon rainforest
    2. RugMark Foundation USA (2009) (Washington, DC) - Inspections and labeling to stop child servitude in carpet production
    3. Women's Learning Partnership for Rights, Development, and Peace (WLP) (2009) (Bethesda, MD) - International group providing leadership training to women and girls worldwide
    Total: 68