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Vera Institute of Justice, Inc. New York, New York United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: The Vera Institute of Justice works closely with leaders in government and civil society to improve the services people rely on for safety and justice. Vera develops innovative, affordable programs that often grow into self-sustaining organizations, studi... |
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Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation - MidAtlantic Washington, District of Columbia United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for seriously ill children and their families. Working with more than 1,000 hospitals worldwide, the Foundation provides an i... |
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New York, New York United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: Great schools are led by great principals. New Leaders for New Schools is a national non-profit that promotes high academic achievement for every child by attracting, preparing and supporting the next generation of outstanding leaders for our nation’s ur... |
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4 Real Women International, Inc. New York, New York United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: 4RWI works to unify women, of all races, ethnicities and nationalities, through the development of global grassroot efforts that allow women to learn from each other’s life experiences. Founded on 4 basic tenets of : empowerment, leadership, mentorship a... |
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Citykids at Safe Space of New Haven New Haven, Connecticut United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: To engage and develop diverse young people to positively impact their lives, their communities, and the world. |
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San Francisco, California United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: We are a San Francisco-based nonprofit organization. Our mission is to help other nonprofits intelligently adopt technology to better achieve their missions. We’ve been around since 1987 helping nonprofits and schools with hands-on consulting help in ... |
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New York, New York United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: Girl Scouts of the USA is the premier public benefit organization creating personal leadership and life long achievement in girls. Headquartered on Fifth Avenue in New York City with regional offices nationwide, careers are available in many fields includ... |
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Redmond, Washington United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: Unitus' mission is to catalyze the growth of small and mid-sized microfinance institutions (MFIs), allowing millions of poor people to improve their standard of living by gaining access to microfinance products and services. Unitus aims to at least dou... |
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Philadelphia Workforce Development Corporation Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: The Philadelphia Workforce Development Corporation contributes to the growth of a strong regional economy by providing employers with a well-trained workforce. The mission is accomplished by promoting opportunities for job seekers and employers and by ... |
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Los Angeles, California United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: In 1997, a young college graduate from Louisiana named Josh Tickell set out on a cross-country road trip in a diesel Winnebago fueled by used frying oil from America’s fast food restaurants. His goal: to spread the word about an incredible alternative fue... |
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Washington, District of Columbia United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism has been the hub of Jewish social justice and legislative activity in the nation’s capital for 40 years. It has educated and mobilized the American Jewish community on legislative and social concerns and serv... |
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Bronx, New York United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: Urban Health Plan's mission is to improve the health status of the South Bronx community by providing affordable, comprehensive, and high quality primary and specialty medical care. Urban Health Plan is dedicated to rendering care in a culturally sensiti... |
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New York, New York United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: American Jewish World Service is an independent not-for-profit organization founded in 1985 to help alleviate poverty, hunger and disease among the people of the world regardless of race, religion or nationality. It breathes life into Judaism’s imperativ... |
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Corporate Accountability International (formerly Infact) Boston, Massachusetts United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: Corporate Accountability International is a membership organization that protects people from dangerous and irresponsible corporate actions around the world. Since 1977, we’ve waged - and won - campaigns challenging abuses by corporate giants like Nestle,... |
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Brooklyn, New York United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: New York ACORN is a chapter in the nation's largest and oldest community based organization. We work to build power in low and moderate-income communities throughout New York City and the surrounding area. ACORN has a proven track record of making cha... |
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Boston, Massachusetts United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: Tenacity is a rapidly growing youth development organization providing intensive athletic, academic, and life skills development programs to Boston youth. The mission of Tenacity is to improve the scholastic, character, and physical development of urban ... |
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Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: The mission of the NDC of Jamaica Plain is to revitalize Jamaica Plain as a racially, ethnically,and economically diverse community. To achieve its mission, the JPNDC works with coalitions of residents, community groups, human service agencies, businesses... |
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New York, New York United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: Symphony Space, the acclaimed performing arts center located on Broadway at 95th Street, presents and produces acclaimed literature, music, film, dance and theatre events year round. Founded in 1978, Symphony Space consists of two performance spaces – the... |
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Silver Spring, Maryland United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: CHF International is a non-profit international development organization helping low- and moderate- income families around the world build stronger communities. CHF's activities in community and economic development include infrastructure projects, mi... |
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Child and Adolescent Treatment Services Cheektowaga, New York United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: Mission Child and Adolescent Treatment Services promotes the emotional well-being of children and families by providing professional counseling and treatment services in child friendly environments. |
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Washington Wilderness Coalition Seattle, Washington United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: WWC works to preserve and restore wild areas in Washington State through citizen empowerment, support for grassroots community groups, advocacy and public education. |
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Brooklyn Bureau of Community Service Brooklyn, New York United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: The Brooklyn Bureau of Community Service strives to empower its clients to achieve greater economic self-sufficiency and fuller and more rewarding participation in the community through programs that nurture and strengthen families, protect children, and ... |
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New York, New York United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: The mission of Safe Horizon is to provide support, prevent violence, and promote justice for victims of crime and abuse, their families and communities. Since 1978, the organization has been providing services throughout New York City's five boroughs, an... |
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Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington Washington, District of Columbia United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: The Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington and its Lillian & Albert Small Jewish Museum preserve, chronicle and present the story of the local Jewish community through archival collections, exhibits, educational programs, publications, and the re... |
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New York, New York United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: The Global Security Institute is dedicated to strengthening international cooperation and security based on the rule of law, with a particular focus on nuclear arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament. GSI was founded by Senator Alan Cranston whose... |
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Milwaukie, Oregon United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: Clackamas Women's Services fosters self empowerment of women and children to establish lives free of domestic violence in Clackamas, Washington, and Multnomah Counties in Oregon, through a 24 hr hotline, legal aid, counseling, community outreach, shelters... |
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New York, New York United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: Transportation Alternatives is a member-supported advocate for better walking, bicycling, and mass transit in the NYC area. T.A. works with neighborhood groups and government to make city streets safer, calmer, and more friendly. We rely on hundreds of vo... |
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Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning Jamaica, New York United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning (JCAL)is a non-profit that offers visual, performing and literary arts, arts education, and artists' programs to encourage participation in the arts and to contribute to the cultural environment of Queens and the greater... |
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Carlisle, Massachusetts United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: Hands On Disaster Response is a non-profit organization which applies volunteer resources to aid victims of natural disasters. |
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New York, New York United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: Since 1870, the YWCA-NYC has been a pioneer for social change through innovative programs that improve the lives of the women, girls and families of New York City. From our headquarters at 53rd and Lexington, our Flushing Branch and eight child care cente... |
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New York, New York United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: Since 1870, the YWCA-NYC has been a pioneer for social change through innovative programs that improve the lives of the women, girls and families of New York City. From our headquarters at 53rd and Lexington, our Flushing Branch and eight child care cente... |
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Boston, Massachusetts United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: Community Resources for Justice supports our most challenged citizens. We work with individuals in, or at risk of being in, the adult or juvenile justice systems; individuals transitioning out of these systems back to their communities; and individuals wi... |
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New York, New York United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: Play 4 Life Inc. is a national non-profit organization committed to transforming the lifestyles of America’s youth through health and fitness awareness. We organize nutrition, education and physical fitness programs to instill the values of integrity, di... |
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Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles Los Angeles, California United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: The mission of Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles is to assist children primarily from single-parent homes to achieve their full potential through this service delivery mechanism: Jewish Big Brother Big Sister mentoring program. Professionally... |
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New York, New York United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: TeachersCount is a national, independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving the nation’s 3.4 million primary and secondary-school teachers. Our mission is to recognize and reward our nation’s teachers, improve their quality of life and repay them... |
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Business Committee for the Arts, Inc. Long Island City, New York United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: The Business Committee for the Arts, Inc. (BCA), founded in 1967 by David Rockefeller, is a national, not-for-profit organization that works to ensure that the arts flourish in America by encouraging, inspiring and stimulating business to support the arts... |
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New York, New York United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: Mission Statement of The HealthCare Chaplaincy The HealthCare Chaplaincy is a multifaith community of professionals from many cultures dedicated to caring for persons in spirit, mind, and body. We are committed to excellence and leadership in pastoral ca... |
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National Partnership for Women & Families Washington, District of Columbia United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: The National Partnership for Women & Families is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and families. Through public education and advocacy the National Partnership promotes fairness in the workplace, quality healt... |
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Wilmington, Delaware United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: Brandywine Counseling is a substance abuse treatment agency that provides counseling and related assistance to addicted persons and their families for chemical addiction and related problems. |
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University of Spiritual Healing & Sufism Austin, Texas United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: Our vision is to seed the world with peacemakers who heal, serve, and lead in the way of God. USHS grounds its spiritual program in Sufi teachings of how to live in an intimate and holy relationship with God, to foster deep personal transformation, ex... |
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Chicago, Illinois United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: The Donors Forum of Chicago is the region's premier resource for leadership, education, research, and action on behalf of philanthropy and nonprofits. The Donors Forum enables the philanthropic and nonprofit sector to address community concerns with c... |
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Youth Tutoring Program - Seattle, WA Seattle, Washington United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: The Youth Tutoring Program is an after-school educational enrichment program for at-risk elementary, middle, and high school students who live in 5 low-income public housing communities throughout Seattle. Our tutoring centers provide kids with a safe, po... |
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Washington, District of Columbia United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: America Votes is a coalition of many of the largest membership-based groups in the country, who have come together to increase voter registration, education and participation in electoral politics. This historic partnership represents a combined membershi... |
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The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars, Washington, D.C. Washington, District of Columbia United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars is an independent, nonprofit, educational organization founded in 1975. Its mission is to prepare college and university students for civic leadership through experiential education. The Washi... |
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New York, New York United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: SEIU Local 32BJ is the largest building service workers union in the country, representing more than 85,000 cleaners, doormen, porters, maintenance workers, window cleaners, security guards, superintendents, and theater and stadium workers in New York, Ne... |
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Easter Seals Greater Washington-Baltimore Region Calverton, Maryland United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: Easter Seals mission is to create solutions that change the lives of children and adults with disabilities or other special needs and their families. |
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University of Tennessee College of Social Work Nashville, Tennessee United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: Masters Program for Social Work |
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Washington, District of Columbia United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: The National Housing Trust (NHT) is a national nonprofit organization formed to preserve and improve affordable multifamily homes for low- and moderate-income people. The Trust saves multifamily properties at risk of conversion to market rate housing ... |
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New York, New York United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF, http://www.nyscf.org ), established in 2005, is dedicated to furthering human embryonic stem cell research to advance the search for cures of the major diseases of our time. The mission of NYSCF is threefold: • ... |
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Elmhurst, New York United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: South Asian Youth Action (SAYA!) is dedicated to creating social change and opportunities for South Asian youth to realize their fullest potential. |
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Boston, Massachusetts United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: Save the Harbor/Save the Bay's mission is to foster a positive vision of Boston Harbor and Massachusetts Bay, and to build a broad-based constituency to promote the restoration and protection of these valuable resources. |
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Brooklyn, New York United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: The NYC Teaching Fellows is a program aimed at recruiting, selecting, and training talented individuals to become teachers in the New York City public schools. Fellows use their diverse experiences, knowledge, and achievements to positively affect the liv... |
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Action Without Borders - Idealist.org New York, New York United States Last updated on: September 4, 2007 Description: Action Without Borders connects people, organizations and resources to help build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives. Action Without Borders is independent of any government, political ideology or religious creed. Its wo... |
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