"Few things in this world are as frightening as having nowhere to call home. When you run out of family, friends and couches and no money for a room, you feel absolutely alone in this world. It is a devastating state of mind."
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"I volunteered with New Hope Housing a couple of days a week after work as both an adult GED tutor and as a childcare helper during night classes. I think the New Hope program is great for helping families break the cycle of poverty and begin living in their own homes. Working with the children was especially rewarding."
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Washington Council of Community Services Agencies
On 02/19/2012, capital-gal wrote:
Washington, DC
1 review
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This organization and Maryland Nonprofits have been in a running ...
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Share Our Strength, Inc.
Washington, DC
2 reviews
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NoKidHungry is such an important campaign. I wish more of the ...
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American National Red Cross
Washington, DC
30 reviews
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We are planning to donate money to a charity. Won't be to the ...
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Lung Cancer Alliance
On 12/28/2011, pgoldste wrote:
Washington, DC
37 reviews
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My father and three friends, all of whom were never smokers died ...
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N Street Village, Inc.
Washington, DC
12 reviews
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I work for the Father McKenna Center, we are a daytime drop in ...
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Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
On 11/30/2011, Jacob Schriefer wrote:
Arlington, VA
3 reviews
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great it helps everyone i hope that this charity could help ...
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DC Central Kitchen, Inc.
On 11/26/2011, Jan T wrote:
Washington, DC
57 reviews
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October 2006 my husband and I married. We employed "Fresh Start ...
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Survivors and Advocates for Empowerment (SAFE), Inc.
On 11/23/2011, Samantha Lasky wrote:
Washington, DC
2 reviews
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SAFE is fantastic organization that is incredibly adaptable to ...
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AARP Foundation
On 11/20/2011, craig newmark wrote:
Washington, DC
3 reviews
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These guys serve a very broad population that really needs a ...
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Background
46.2 million people have fallen below the poverty line. Of that number, 16.4 million are children.
Families are forced to raise their kids without a home or an assurance of food. In addition to caring for their children, parents must look for jobs themselves, in an economy with a terribly high unemployment rate.
If it weren't for the help of shelters, ministries, and charities, many Americans wouldn't be able to feed or provide shelter for their families. Find a nonprofit near you and help the needy in your community.