» Bikes for the World
A Washington Area Bicyclist Association project to collect unwanted bicycles and deliver them to community development programs assisting the poor in developing countries or in the Washington DC metropolitan area.
» Coalition for Smarter Growth
Group working to ensure that transportation and development decisions accommodate growth while revitalizing communities, providing more housing and travel choices, and conserving natural and historic areas.
» DC Appleseed
A nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing important public policy questions. Profile, weblog, services and how to become involved.
» DC Fiscal Policy Institute
Cconducts research and public education on budget and tax issues in the District of Columbia, with a particular emphasis on issues that affect low- and moderate-income residents.
» DCMetroDads
Loose association of dad groups in the Washington DC area. Playgroups, events, photographs, resources and related links, and information about local chapters.
» District of Columbia Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Provides education and training, individual and systems advocacy, conducts research, and serves as a local and national resource on domestic violence. History, statistics and events.
» Federation for American Immigration Reform
Working to help the American public convince Congress that United States immigration must be reduced. Information and links on a wide variety of immigration-related topics.
» Greater Washington Urban League Parent Center
Works to establish a way to directly impact parenting skills development and to provide parents with information on resources and activities within the community. Features resources, internship and volunteer opportunities, community guides and a calendar.
» Hope House
Founded to serve the needs of inmates who have been taken to prisons far from the district. Programs, photo galleries and stories of hope.
» Jubilee Enterprise of Greater Washington
Renovates properties to provide low income housing and develops community programs in those areas. Profile, partners and how to help.
» The Divas of DC
Hosts programs where young adults get together for movies, parties, book clubs, theatre, dinner, and sporting activities. Features news, groups and events.
» Washington Area Community Investment Fund
A nonprofit community development financial institution (CDFI) dedicated to providing loans and technical assistance for community and economic development.
» Washington Family Magazine
A resource for parents and families in the Washington, DC region. Includes topical resource guides, articles and calendar of events.
» Washington Post: Growing Pains
A four-part series on urban sprawl in the Washington area and attempts to control it, with additional related articles from the Post's archives.
