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Lost Paws Rescue of Texas
After a month of looking for a friend to fill the huge hole left in our home and heart by the loss of our 13 year old chocolate lab I came across “Leah” on the Lost Paws web site. I showed my husband... more
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Washington Nonprofits and Charities
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The Project On Government Oversight, Inc.
- Location:
- Washington, DC
4.83412 stars 633 reviews
verdewriter wrote:
I find POGO to be a good 'bang for my buck'. I have supported POGO for five years now and am proud to do so. I think investigative journalism is in crises as newspapers (due to dwindling revenues) are closing down either their investigative journalism... more »
Civil Rights
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American Battlefield Trust
- Location:
- Washington, DC
4.97427 stars 583 reviews
haljespersen wrote:
I have been a donor to the Civil War Trust since 2004, making major annual contributions as well as responding to individual campaigns to save land at important battlefields. It is one of the two major charities that I contribute to consistently. Given... more »
Arts & Culture
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The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- Location:
- Washington, DC
4.8682 stars 478 reviews
gtmadigan wrote:
As a college student, NSCS has honestly changed my life. NSCS is an honors organization for high-achieving first and second year college students. I was invited to join as a freshman and quickly got involved. I was able to serve my chapter as Vice President... more »
Children & Youth
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The Humane Society of the United States
- Location:
- Washington, DC
3.24505 stars 404 reviews
ProWelfare wrote:
HSUS goes the distance for animals with a voice that crosses geographical and psychological boundaries in successful attempts to break bad habits and cycles of societal operations that negatively impact life; thus, improving the world around us. The... more »
Animals
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National Parks Conservation Association
- Location:
- Washington, DC
4.87126 stars 334 reviews
ocbaskets wrote:
I appreciate the work that the NPCA does in supporting our National Parks. Our family tries to visit several parks every year. I like the fact that the NPCA keeps us informed of legislation affecting the parks, and gives us an opportunity to have input.... more »
Animals
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Operation Understanding DC
- Location:
- Washington, DC
4.98381 stars 247 reviews
greenbergsam wrote:
OUDC provided me with an amazing year-long experience that helped me learn about and analyze important issues in our society. Not only did the program give me an understanding about race and its role in our nation, the program helped me look at broader... more »
Civil Rights
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AAUW
- Location:
- Washington, DC
4.84519 stars 239 reviews
connie5 wrote:
AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. That is the mission of AAUW. My branch happens to encourage girls in science and other STEM fields. The advocacy piece is accomplished by working on legislation... more »
Civil Rights
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Story District
- Location:
- Washington, DC
4.90351 stars 228 reviews
bo1 wrote:
I'm amazed by all the local talent that come out to tell their stories each month. It was really evident when they had a show featuring guest performers from NYC one time. I was anticipating it to be awesome because they were from NYC and all... but... more »
Arts & Culture
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Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)
- Location:
- Washington, DC
4.89583 stars 192 reviews
PTKGHS wrote:
For the past two years we have been developing a national science education and outreach project, supported by both NSF and NASA. POLAR-PALOOZA will have reached 25 communities by Spring 2009, sharing the latest research at Earth's poles and its implications... more »
Environment
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Paralyzed Veterans of America
- Location:
- Washington, DC
3.90909 stars 187 reviews
marj wrote:
What a scam this is. In 2008, they took in 101 million dollars in contributions. They paid out 26 million in salaries and employee benefits, another 4 million for conferences and meetings, and a whopping 59 million for fund raising. So what are the... more »
Health
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Women in Film & Video Inc
- Location:
- Washington, DC
4.93491 stars 169 reviews
pbellenoit wrote:
I joined Women in Film & Video, Inc. in 2005 to network for my business. Through participating in various events as a volunteer or an attendee, I met many strong and thoughtful women, developing friendships and business relationships. By participating... more »
Arts & Culture
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American Constitution Society
- Location:
- Washington DC, DC
4.97006 stars 167 reviews
awashingtongirl wrote:
I have been a member of an ACS lawyer chapter since the organization was founded in 2001. During that time, I have seen an explosive growth in both the size and influence of the organization. ACS experts provide intellectual rigor and analysis in a... more »
Democracy
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GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer
- Location:
- Washington, DC
4.91772 stars 158 reviews
Holly wrote:
I only wish my family had found the Lung Cancer Alliance when my father was diagnosed and before he passed. We struggled to find support services and the latest information about lung cancer therapies. At a time when we needed to be entirely focused on... more »
Health
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Society for Science & the Public
- Location:
- Washington, DC
4.94839 stars 155 reviews
kathleenbethel wrote:
SSP is responsible for my daughter's success and for me not paying a dime for her college education! It all started when she was 13 years old and won a trip to Washington D.C. through one of the SSP programs to encourage interest in research. The excitement... more »
Technology
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Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation Inc
- Location:
- Washington, DC
4.96528 stars 144 reviews
zalewsk2 wrote:
In January 2009, my Grampy was diagnosed with Mesothelioma, an awful cancer caused by asbestos. I had seen the commercials on tv about Meso but really did not know or understand it. We were told he had 5 months and left with no options and little hope.... more »
Health
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Lubuto Library Partners
- Location:
- Washington, DC
4.99254 stars 134 reviews
susan-fifer-canby wrote:
Jane Meyers has created the Lubuto Library Project to create and stock libraries in Zambia for children who have been orphaned by HIV and violence. Her vision is develop safe havens for these children to read and learn. To those ends Jane has developed... more »
Children & Youth
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Food & Water Watch
- Location:
- Washington, DC
4.87302 stars 126 reviews
concernedcitizen1 wrote:
While Food & Water Watch loves to bash corporate greed, it has not made an effort to be transpartent about its own funding sources. The organization, now in its 4th year, has never issued an annual report, nor does it post its 990s on its website. One... more »
Food
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Maasai Girls Education Fund
- Location:
- Washington, DC
4.968 stars 125 reviews
fostercpf wrote:
Our family has been supporting the Maasai Girls Education Fund (MGEF) since its inception by sponsoring the education fees for several of its participants, girls who would otherwise not have the opportunity to go to school. MGEF, and its director, Barbara... more »
Civil Rights
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American Immigration Council
- Location:
- Washington, DC
4.86667 stars 120 reviews
dreamimm wrote:
I remain inspired day-to-day over the 16 years I have been an attorney, the 3 years I was a law student and the several years I was a public sector employee before that by the dedication and detailed work of the America Immigration Council. I donate... more »
Civil Rights
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Invisible Children Inc.
- Location:
- Washington, DC
2.7395 stars 119 reviews
iastudillo@scu.edu wrote:
This is a great nonprofit with a truly wonderful mission. They have released the invisible children movie which explains in the form of a documentary the horrible, yet sometimes invisible, truths that children in countries like Uganda face on an day... more »
Human Services
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American Humane
- Location:
- Washington, DC
4.53153 stars 111 reviews
Fallon OBrien wrote:
Another terrible charity involving that Palm Beach plastic surgery "Scarecrow" Lois Pope. Refuse to donate to any organization that this "Serial Capital Gains Tax Avoider" is involved in. Go to www.loispope.com to find out more. Give to the "Real" Humane... more »
Animals
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Active Minds, Inc.
- Location:
- Washington, DC
4.98182 stars 110 reviews
HKM2125 wrote:
This nonprofit has the mission, focus, and dynamism to change the world. Active Minds is the nation’s premier nonprofit that focuses on suicide prevention, the destigmatization of mental health issues and the promotion of student advocacy... more »
Mental Health
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Child Welfare League of America, Inc. (CWLA)
- Location:
- Washington, DC
4.86408 stars 103 reviews
A J Todd wrote:
I have interacted with this organization both as a professional and as a donor. As a professional, I have seen a steady decline over the past four years. Most of the programmatic experts have been laid off or left the agency, leaving the organization... more »
Children & Youth
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Friends of the Earth
- Location:
- Washington, DC
4.84946 stars 93 reviews
Writer wrote:
This is an organization which offers me lots of opportunities to send emails in support of environmental causes, which is something I like to do because if enough of us do so, it is proven to make a difference. more »
Environment
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Association for Women in Science
- Location:
- Washington, DC
4.85556 stars 90 reviews
mini1 wrote:
AWIS is an organization dedicated to raising the status of women in science and bringing more women into the science field. The organization is extremely useful to facilitate networks among female scientists. Scientists aren't usually outgoing so AWIS... more »
Technology
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