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F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva, Inc
I volunteer at fish. They go over and above to help those neighbors in need. The food bank and Back Pack programs help provide food for families. They help the elderly with transportation and visits.... more
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Fairfax Nonprofits and Charities
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Divine Mercy Care
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
4.94149 stars 376 reviews
lora wrote:
I went to the clinic with my heart broken after learning that the baby I carried had died. My previous doctors were harsh and cold with me. At DVC, I was welcomed with warmth and caring. They helped me through my grief, infertility, and then the high-risk... more »
Health
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BVL Fund Inc
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
4.9697 stars 99 reviews
libbif wrote:
Bowlers to Veteran's Link does an amazing job supporting the Veteran's Administration Hospitals across the United States, as well as providing support to our men and women in the Armed Forces who are still serving. Nearly all donations for this organizations... more »
Philanthropy
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Sudan Sunrise
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
4.96939 stars 98 reviews
tomprichard wrote:
I admit I am totally biased as a reviewer of Sudan Sunrise as I am the Executive Director! But Sudan Sunrise has an amazing network of volunteers and supporters from various faith backgrounds doing extraordinary work in education, reconciliation and... more »
International
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SixDegrees.Org
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
5 stars 46 reviews
TimCarr wrote:
Sometimes in the world of kind deeds and non profits, it can be a bit of an maze, with questions such as “well does this help a cause I care about?” “What makes this organization different from the others?” Etc. What makes SixDegrees.org is it’s... more »
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Fairfax Releaf
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
5 stars 36 reviews
jmckinley wrote:
Fairfax ReLeaf offered our 3rd-6th grade students a rare chance to impact their environment and actively participate in community service. We heard of Fairfax ReLeaf through a nearby middle school which has planted over 2,000 trees with them. Fairfax... more »
Environment
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Palestinian American Medical Association
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
5 stars 28 reviews
mkittaneh wrote:
I am humbled to be serving on PAMA board and the amazing team of dedicated selfless physicians I work with . more »
Mental Health
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Girls on the Run of Nova
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
4.25 stars 24 reviews
DonnaV wrote:
Since the fall of 2010, I have been a coach for Girls on the Run. This program helps young girls from 3rd through 5th grade develop a positive self worth. Weekly discussions with the girls include friendships, bullying, and positive attitudesThe final... more »
Children & Youth
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Insight Memory Care Center
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
5 stars 18 reviews
S. Janet wrote:
My mother has Alzheimer's disease. I was at wits end until AFDC was recommended to me by a nurse at Fairfax Hospital. This place far exceeds any of the day centers in the region. Its population is people suffering from Alzheimer's. The staff is highly... more »
Mental Health
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The NRA Foundation, Inc.
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
3.88889 stars 18 reviews
Joe Crismore wrote:
The fun and camaraderie at one of over 1100 banquets nation wide is unmatched. If you want to have fun, see the newest merchandise and most important of all support the shooting sports for youth, women and range developement this is THE ticket. Visit... more »
Civil Rights
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Rebuilding Together Arlington/Fairfax/Falls Church Inc.
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
5 stars 16 reviews
Writer wrote:
Love Rebuilding Together AFF! Every April, we participate in a rebuilding project with our church. It is so well organized and someone from the staff stops by to check on us! They are great to work with and help underserved families in our community! more »
Homeless & Housing
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Comfort For America's Uniformed Services
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
4.66667 stars 15 reviews
cdel.balboa wrote:
As a Cause CDEL volunteer at the Balboa Naval Hospital I have had the opportunity to interact with many Wounded Warriors and some of their parents. The Wounded Warriors enjoy both the free access to movies/video games and sometimes just the opportunity... more »
Veterans
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Amba Farmers Voice
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
4.90909 stars 11 reviews
Celestine F. wrote:
This is a project that helps empower Ambazonians to eradicate hunger and future famine that might arise because of the ongoing war in Ambazonia. Since the destructive regime of La Republique du Cameroun targets the people's farms and their storage facilities... more »
Arts & Culture
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Infant Massage USA
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
5 stars 11 reviews
MaryKayKeller wrote:
Past: I became a CEIM in 1997 after taking the training in 1996. I first learned of Infant Massage in a Parenting Education Training I was attending. It was included in the Nurturing Parenting program. I had been charged with Parenting education in the... more »
Human Services
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Adaptive Fitness Legion
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
5 stars 7 reviews
edejesus4 wrote:
The Adaptive Fitness Legion has been instrumental in my son’s ongoing recovery from a spinal cord stroke. The free and low cost programming has helped my son regain strength in his legs, hands, and arms. He has also improved his balance and walking.... more »
Sports
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Sanctity Of Life Ministries
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
4.2 stars 5 reviews
VivRil wrote:
Sanctity of life ministries aren’t a GREAT NON-PROFIT. This organization preys on women who need help when pregnant and are looking for guidance. I found this clinic and organization online when I found out I was pregnant with my first child. I explained... more »
Children & Youth
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Humane Society of Fairfax County Inc
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
1.25 stars 4 reviews
Hidalgo wrote:
The Humane Society of Fairfax County means well and the volunteers do a great job socializing the animals and assisting people who come in to adopt animals. Based on my experience there regarding cat adoption, I saw areas where the HSFC falls short. (1)... more »
Animals
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Britepaths
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
4.25 stars 4 reviews
remainannonymous wrote:
For over a decade I have supported this small, quiet organization and the big impact it has the lives of adults and children in need. I have delivered donated groceries in person to individuals and families who are ever so grateful, individuals and families... more »
Job Training
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WT WOODSON CREW BOOSTERS ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED
- Location:
- Farifax, VA
5 stars 2 reviews
Writer wrote:
WTW crew has been an invaluable part of my children's high school careers. My husband is active duty military and we have moved every two years. When our oldest daughter started high school she joined crew with no prior experience with the sport or varsity... more »
Education
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Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates, Inc.
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
5 stars 2 reviews
Susan302 wrote:
Fairfax CASA has one of the most inspiring missions I have yet to see of an organization. They employ a friendly staff, and bring together a great group of volunteers that really want to make an impact in their local community. Most importantly, they... more »
Civil Rights
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GALAPAGOS CONSERVANCY INC
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
4.5 stars 2 reviews
thomas notides wrote:
I think its a bit unfair that GC has such a low rating with Charity Navigator. They are the only organization that I know of doing very critical work to preserve the incredible ecosystem that exists in the Galapagos. I think their review is solely based... more »
Animals
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OAR Of Fairfax County Inc
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
5 stars 2 reviews
Grateful 1 wrote:
OAR of Fairfax helped me upon release after serving 10 1/2 years in the VA Dept. of Corrections. I was placed in the VASAVOR (Virginia Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Program) program and not by choice. I was lucky to have a loving caring family... more »
Crime & Law
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Pathway Homes, Inc.
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
5 stars 1 review
Anna67 wrote:
Pathway Homes helps so many individuals in our community. Sadly, in such an affluent area, many live in our woods and on our streets. Pathway Homes has helped so many in our community move off the streets and back into productive lives. Their staff... more »
Mental Health
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END HUNGER NETWORK
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
5 stars 1 review
JennaLebowitz wrote:
End Hunger Network has the insight and capabilities to not just help with hunger in one community, but rearrange the basis for how we evaluate hunger across the United States. The mission and vision of this organization is to work at a higher strategic... more »
Food
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Fairfax Library Foundation
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
5 stars 1 review
Brian_Engler wrote:
The Fairfax Library Foundation is a private, nonprofit corporation established in 1994 and dedicated to providing supplementary support to the 23-branch library system in Fairfax County and the City of Fairfax. Through the charitable donations of individuals,... more »
Arts & Culture
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www.volunteerfairfax.org
- Location:
- FAIRFAX, VA
5 stars 1 review
annib wrote:
The Volunteers for Change program looked like a great way to get involved in my new community after I moved last year and saw their listing in The Washington Post. It has lived up to its promise 100%. I began by signing up for events listed on the monthly... more »
Philanthropy
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The Side-Out Foundation
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
5 stars 1 review
bemopeaceful wrote:
My daughter's volleyball team wanted to host a fund raising event and chose Breast Cancer for it's charity. The girls searched for a team jersey that would promote the event and found the Side-Out foundation sells it's own shirts and all profits go to... more »
Education
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NRA CIVIL RIGHTS DEFENSE FUND
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
5 stars 1 review
Maria4473 wrote:
The fund's charitable grants support legal scholarship and influential research related to state and federal civil rights cases. more »
Civil Rights
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Food For Others Inc
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
5 stars 1 review
Writer wrote:
My company did a food drive with them and they were very helpful when we went to drop off the food, and easy to find. Great cause with very helpful volunteers, even during the holiday season, when people are normally harried. more »
Food
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Pets Bring Joy
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
5 stars 1 review
blueey wrote:
I have known Pets Bring Joy (PBJ) for two years and have adopted 4 wonderful cats from them. They are very thorough in their checking out potential adopters, making sure we know the responsibilities of pet parenting. The Executive Director knows all the... more »
Animals
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Allergy & Asthma Network-
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
5 stars 1 review
Daniel33 wrote:
This group helps professionals and patients alike gain an understanding of not only disease state, but how to communicate symptoms and management of asthma and allergies. What differentiates them from other great groups bringing awareness is how they... more »
Health
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Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation DBA Children's Science Center
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
0 stars 0 reviews
Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates the Children's Science Center... more »
Arts & Culture
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Formed Families Forward
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
0 stars 0 reviews
Formed families forward's mission is to improve developmental, educational, social, emotional and post-secondary outcomes for... more »
Health
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Tidewater Disaster Response
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
0 stars 0 reviews
Tidewater Disaster Response is a nonprofit search and rescue, and disaster relief team that works to provide immediate help to... more »
Disaster Aid
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NetHope
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
0 stars 0 reviews
NetHope's mission is to be a catalyst for collaboration among international humanitarian organizations. By working together to... more »
Disaster Aid
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North Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
0 stars 0 reviews
Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons (NVRC) is a 501(c)(3) organization established in 1987... more »
Civil Rights
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Safe Children Foundation
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
0 stars 0 reviews
Provide a child-friendly, culturally sensitive environment that promotes more »
Children & Youth
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The J127 Education Foundation
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
0 stars 0 reviews
The j127 education foundation runs activities of three independent, nonprofit schools in Northern Virginia. more »
Education
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IRAQI CHILDREN FOUNDATION
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
0 stars 0 reviews
The Iraqi Children Foundation intervenes with love and hope in the lives of children who are vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and... more »
Children & Youth
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The Lamb Center
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
0 stars 0 reviews
Serving the spiritual and physical needs of the poor and homeless in Fairfax. more »
Human Services
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Civil Rights
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AFCEA Educational Foundation
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
0 stars 0 reviews
The AFCEA Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational incentives, opportunities... more »
Philanthropy
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Main Street Child Development Center
- Location:
- Fairfax, VA
0 stars 0 reviews
Main Street Child Development Center’s mission is: -To provide a quality accredited early childhood learning program for... more »
Education
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Health
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