Silver Spring Nonprofits and Charities

NATIONAL TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS

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Silver Spring, MD

4.94167 stars 240 reviews

emilysmom wrote:

The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance has helped educate my family an myself about the disease and has been a life line for many years. I have been a volunteer for 10 years and will continue as long as this disease touches my life. They are truly dedicated... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

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WHEATON VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD INC

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Wheaton, MD

4.96429 stars 84 reviews

Smatheson wrote:

Amazing group of people that provide their expertise and time to their community. more »

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Wheaton, MD

Disaster Aid

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Aumazo, Inc.

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Silver Spring, MD

4.80723 stars 83 reviews

marie-ange wrote:

Many people shy away from change because they see the mass of problems there are to tackle. These obstacles burden the soul and crush aspirations. Others know how to look at a mountain and see that to get to the top, you must climb a path once step at... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

Education

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Salute Military Golf Association

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Silver Spring, MD

5 stars 73 reviews

Andy22 wrote:

Salute Military Golf Association (SMGA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting post-911 Wounded Warriors through the game of golf as part of their rehabilitation. We run golf clinics, supply equipment and provide golf experiences that help... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

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Trees for the Future, Inc.

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Silver Spring, MD

4.98529 stars 68 reviews

leslie6 wrote:

Few people know that Trees For The Future is a 20 year old agro forestry NGO. Agro Forestry is a holistic way of planting trees within the context of sustainable development. Their website is full of content about what they do. I am involved with their... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

Food

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RepresentWomen

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Silver Spring, MD

4.97959 stars 49 reviews

Username987 wrote:

I have attended a number Represent Women events over the past few years. They are driving real programs that help move us closer to gender parity in elected office. I was happy to celebrate with them when the NYC City Council recently realized a majority... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

Civil Rights

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Street Law, Inc.

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Silver Spring, MD

5 stars 45 reviews

Carmelina F. wrote:

I participated in the Supreme Court Summer Institute in June of 2000. I have attended a lot of professional development workshops over the years, and this five day program still ranks as the single greatest experience of professional development. Unlike... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

Children & Youth

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Docs in Progress, Inc.

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Silver Spring, MD

4.71429 stars 35 reviews

Dean Hamer wrote:

Eight years ago, I was witness to a fascinating story in a small town that I wanted to document on film. The only problem was that I had no idea how to do that! That's how I became acquainted with Docs in Progress, an organization that brings together... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

Arts & Culture

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Amman Imman Water is Life, Inc.

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Silver Spring, MD

5 stars 34 reviews

Jeanne Segal wrote:

My elementary-aged children are inspired and deeply connected to children in Niger who lack water. This life-lesson in compassion and action for my children is the result of their school's work with Arianne Kirtely and Amman Imman. Through inventive fundraisers... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

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American Nurses Foundation Inc

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Silver Spring, MD

5 stars 30 reviews

clairemf wrote:

Has gotten better and better in describing its work Great leadership is evident more »

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Silver Spring, MD

Education

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Housing Unlimited Inc

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Silver Spring, MD

5 stars 30 reviews

HeidiWebbCFRE wrote:

I have known Housing Unlimited (HUI) and CEO Abe Schuchman since the organization's inception. I find the staff and tenants to be amazing humans, impeccable with their word. They are on my annual list of nonprofit organizations I choose to support! more »

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Silver Spring, MD

Mental Health

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Born Free USA

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Silver Spring, MD

4.34615 stars 26 reviews

jt2 wrote:

I've met some of the principal people, but always have to respect the CN rating. Two stars should be a huge red flag for anyone. What are they doing wrong financially? Until they get their rating up, I won't donate again. There are plenty of highly-rated... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

Animals

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Yad Yehuda of Greater Washington

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Silver Spring, MD

5 stars 24 reviews

yadyehuda wrote:

It is through the combined efforts of so many individuals that the Foundation's programs have been able to help so many people and impact the community in such a positive way. The foundation is so grateful to all those who have helped make the foundations... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

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CREATE Arts Center

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Silver Spring, MD

4.95238 stars 21 reviews

development-consultant wrote:

My daughter has been attending classes and camps at CREATE for years. She has learned so much--they really work on technique. At the same time, it is a warm and nurturing environment. I am so impressed with the staff--who really nurture creativity.... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

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Urban Light

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Silver Spring, MD

5 stars 19 reviews

alalas22 wrote:

I traveled to Thailand a little over a year ago because I wanted to learn about Human Trafficking. While I was there, my group and I met with Alezandra Russell, the founder of Urban Light, and she was able to tell us all about the organization. They work... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

Children & Youth

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Collegetracks

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Silver Spring, MD

4.94737 stars 19 reviews

kdcjones wrote:

I have known about CollegeTracks work in the community since their inception and the impact they make daily on the lives of students and families in our community who don't have the expertise to get to college and find enough money to attend once accepted.... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

Children & Youth

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Ben's Run / Ben's Gift, Inc.

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Silver Spring, MD

5 stars 16 reviews

MaryRoss S. wrote:

Ben's Run is an awesome, inspiring, community-building, fun event. And all for a good cause! In the spring, hundreds of friends and neighbors gather together for a 5K/1 mile race in honor of Ben Goldfogle and in support of Children's National Medical... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

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Rory J Weichbrod Unfinished Business Inc.

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Silver Spring, MD

5 stars 15 reviews

lukew07 wrote:

This nonprofit serves as a lesson to all to love and cherish those around you. We are all a family in actuality whether it be through blood or acquaintances. My brother's life was taken by an individual who chose evil over good and hate over love. This... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

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Partners for Development

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Silver Spring, MD

5 stars 13 reviews

Writer wrote:

All of the employees, whether based overseas or at their headquarters office are 100% dedicated to the mission. The staff is committed to engaging with the communities in which they work. They truly listen to their stakeholders and apply the advice they... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

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Action Youth Media, Inc.

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Silver Spring, MD

5 stars 13 reviews

srbb wrote:

Since I began serving on the board, I have assisted Gandhi Brigade (GB) in the organization of their Freedom School each week. Through this experience, I've been able to connect, learn and grow with an amazing group of young people and a highly motivated... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

Arts & Culture

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Adventist Development And Relief Agency International

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Silver Spring, MD

4.18182 stars 11 reviews

kulesa123 wrote:

From my research this group has extremely low overhead, but talented personnel to accomplish productive results under dire condtions world-wide, with onsite trained representatives, under pretty good supervision. Their website has multiple areas of selectable... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

International

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Legacy Premier Foundation Inc

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Silver Spring, MD

5 stars 9 reviews

tosin wrote:

Based on my interaction with LPF, LPF motivates and empowers everyone they come in touch with to be the best they can be. more »

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Silver Spring, MD

Human Services

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The Shepherd's Table, Inc.

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Silver Spring, MD

4.66667 stars 6 reviews

Howard Stein wrote:

Shepherd's Table has an amazing history that continues to this day. For 27 years, it has been serving a daily hot dinner: 365 days a year, through snow and power outages, never missing a single night. In addition, there is a free clothes closet; a... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

Homeless & Housing

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Court Watch Montgomery Inc

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Silver Spring, MD

5 stars 6 reviews

productivity wrote:

Court Watch may be a small and scrappy nonprofit yet its many accomplishments have proven to make a mighty impact on the Montgomery County court system. Their cadre of intellectually curious and dedicated volunteers are trained to sit several hours on... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

Human Services

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Heart Of Miss Bee Inc

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Silver Spring, MD

5 stars 5 reviews

JAM2JAM wrote:

A great cause with caring leadership. It is definitely a one of a kind organization that is needed. Great job on making a difference in the lives of grieving women and I look forward to supporting this noble organization in the future. more »

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Silver Spring, MD

Human Services

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National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship

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Silver Spring, MD

5 stars 5 reviews

robert8 wrote:

This is an extremely important and critical organization in giving rise to the voices of cancer patients and survivors alike who cannot speak for themselves or are under-represented. NCCS is active on many fronts in helping fight the battle against cancer... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

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Camp Sonshine International Inc

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Silver Spring, MD

5 stars 3 reviews

igniteyourvision wrote:

I am always amazed and impressed with the love and courage the volunteers have in serving God's children around the world with Camp Sonshine International. A life changing memory! more »

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Silver Spring, MD

Children & Youth

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Community Bridges, Inc.

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Silver Spring, MD

5 stars 3 reviews

muddlebusters wrote:

To all that read this:Melissa Butz Parent to Agnes King – Jump Start Girls Kemp Mill Elementary 8 Philadelphia Ave. Takoma Park, Md. 20912 Sept. 12, 2012 To whom it concerns: I am writing this letter to acknowledge and support the... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

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Global Communities

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Silver Spring, MD

3.33333 stars 3 reviews

Elizabeth Banks wrote:

The reason I am leaving this review is becuase I think that readers of this site might be fooled by the high ranking of CHF. The fact of the matter is this organization does a very bad job with constituent relations. I did not recieve a tax letter for... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

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American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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Silver Spring, MD

5 stars 3 reviews

heather.williamson wrote:

This organization does great work to promote the equity of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. more »

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Silver Spring, MD

Disabilities

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The Senior Connection

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Silver Spring, MD

5 stars 1 review

Writer wrote:

Thank you for providing me with all the trips to my doctor appointments. more »

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Silver Spring, MD

Human Services

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Primary Care Coalition Of Montgomery County Md Inc

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Silver Spring, MD

5 stars 1 review

Eternalderm wrote:

We have been working with Project Access for almost a year now and have been blessed with some of the best patients! Project Access is truly a great way to "give back" to those who are in need of medical care. more »

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Silver Spring, MD

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Adventist Community Services Of Greater Washington

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Silver Spring, MD

5 stars 1 review

KD F. wrote:

For the past weeks I have been volunteering to promote the ACS GW programs and to raise more support for those programs. I have found older teens and young adults very willing to engage to serve with their time to raise funds and donations more »

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Silver Spring, MD

Human Services

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Florence Crittenton Services Of Greater Washington

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Silver Spring, MD

0 stars 0 reviews

To provide girls and young women with the knowledge, strengths, and skills required for their physical, emotional, economic, and... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

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National Association Of The Deaf

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Silver Spring, MD

0 stars 0 reviews

The mission of the National Association of the Deaf is to preserve, protect and promote the civil, human and linguistic rights... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

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BEL CANTANTI OPERA COMPANY

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Silver Spring, MD

0 stars 0 reviews

Bel Cantanti, an opera company, under the direction of Dr. Katerina Souvorova, was formed in 2003 with the express purpose of... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

Arts & Culture

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Safe Kids Worldwide

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Silver Spring, MD

0 stars 0 reviews

Safe Kids Worldwide is a nonprofit organization working to reduce unintentional injuries to children ages 0-14 and build equitable... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

Children & Youth

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Easterseals DC MD VA

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Silver Spring, MD

0 stars 0 reviews

Easterseals DC MD VA enriches lives and expands opportunities for all children and adults in our communities, including people... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

Children & Youth

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Missionary Servants Of The Most Holy Trinity

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Silver Spring, MD

0 stars 0 reviews

The Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity is a religious institute of men within the Roman Catholic Church dedicated to... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

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ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTH AMERICA INC

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Silver Spring, MD

0 stars 0 reviews

To Serve Communities in Christ's Name more »

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Silver Spring, MD

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WORLD AT EASE INC

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Silver Spring, MD

0 stars 0 reviews

Warriors at Ease brings the healing power of yoga and meditation to military communities around the world, especially those affected... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

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Conservation Montgomery

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Silver Spring, MD

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Silver Spring, MD

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The Goodis Center for Research and Reform, Inc.

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Silver Spring, MD

0 stars 0 reviews

The Goodis Center for Research and Reform, Inc., is passionately committed to creating a world that is equitable, humane, and... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

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CONFLICT RESOLUTION CENTER OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY INC

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Wheaton, MD

0 stars 0 reviews

The organization's mission is to promote and provide collaborative problem solving processes throughout montgomery county, md.... more »

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Wheaton, MD

Crime & Law

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Divine Charity Inc

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Silver Spring, MD

0 stars 0 reviews

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Silver Spring, MD

International

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Resilience Across Borders

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Silver Spring, MD

0 stars 0 reviews

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Silver Spring, MD

Mental Health

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Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council

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Silver Spring, MD

0 stars 0 reviews

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Silver Spring, MD

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American Hiking Society

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Silver Spring, MD

0 stars 0 reviews

American Hiking Society is a recreation-based, conservation organization dedicated to establishing, protecting, and maintaining... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

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ASSOCIATION OF PARTNERS FOR PUBLIC LANDS

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Wheaton, MD

0 stars 0 reviews

The Association of Partners for Public Lands (APPL) fosters stewardship and appreciation of public lands and historic sites through... more »

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Wheaton, MD

Sports

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Uplift A Child International Inc

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Silver Spring, MD

0 stars 0 reviews

The mission of Vonumu International is to identify the poor and needy children, place them in a school, and support them through... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

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My Fairy GodParents

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Silver Spring, MD

0 stars 0 reviews

MyFairyGodParents.org helps young adults experience life to the fullest. Oftentimes, the financial barriers in many communities... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

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Kdb Tecnology Foundation

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Silver Spring, MD

0 stars 0 reviews

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Silver Spring, MD

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BIKUR CHOLIM OF GREATER WASHINGTON INC

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Silver Spring, MD

0 stars 0 reviews

To care for the physical and emotional needs of the Jewish ill and elderly and their caregivers in the Greater Washington DC community... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

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CCI Health & Wellness Services

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Silver Spring, MD

0 stars 0 reviews

Community clinic, inc. Seeks to fulfill its mission of providing high-quality primary care and health-related services for medically... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

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Humanity & Inclusion

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Silver Spring, MD

0 stars 0 reviews

Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

International

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Krma-U S Partners Ltd

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Silver Spring, MD

0 stars 0 reviews

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Silver Spring, MD

International

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Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)

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Silver Spring, MD

0 stars 0 reviews

ADAA's mission focuses on improving quality of life for those with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

Mental Health

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Artivate, Inc.

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Silver Spring, MD

0 stars 0 reviews

Artivate engages communities to create interactive arts experiences that inspire learning. We are a community of artists that... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

Arts & Culture

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Library of the Holocaust Foundation Incorporated

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Silver Spring, MD

0 stars 0 reviews

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Silver Spring, MD

Arts & Culture

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In Shifras Arms Inc

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Silver Spring, MD

0 stars 0 reviews

Our mission is to nurture vulnerable pregnant Jewish women and help them build a positive future for themselves and their children.... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

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Association Of Volunteers In International Service, USA Inc.

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Silver Spring, MD

0 stars 0 reviews

We help individuals and communities restore dignity and build resilience in the face of poverty and marginalization. AVSI-USA... more »

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Silver Spring, MD

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