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DCist - http://www.dcist.com/
Weblog, news and events, restaurants and nightlife, happenings, goings-on and observations from a group of residents. |
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Federation for American Immigration Reform - http://www.fairus.org/
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. |
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National Internship Program in Feminism and Public Policy - http://www.feminist.org/intern/
Internship program affording a unique opportunity to combine research and action while working at the national level for women's rights. |
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DC Fiscal Policy Institute - http://www.dcfpi.org/
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. |
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Washington Parent - http://www.washingtonparent.com/
Parenting resource with a calendar of local events. |
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Coalition for Smarter Growth - http://www.smartergrowth.net/
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. |
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The March For Life Fund - http://www.marchforlife.org/
March in support of the right to life for each human being. Overview of events at yearly march, and contact details. |
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Jubilee Enterprise of Greater Washington - http://www.jubileeenterprise.org/
Renovates properties to provide low income housing and develops community programs in those areas. Profile, partners and how to help. |
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District of Columbia Coalition Against Domestic Violence - http://www.dccadv.org/
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. |
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Bikes for the World - http://bikesfortheworld.org/
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. |
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Washington Area Community Investment Fund - http://www.wacif.org/
A nonprofit community development financial institution (CDFI) dedicated to providing loans and technical assistance for community and economic development. |
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Washington Family Magazine - http://www.washingtonfamily.com/
A resource for parents and families in the Washington, DC region. Includes topical resource guides, articles and calendar of events. |
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DC Appleseed - http://www.dcappleseed.org/
A nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing important public policy questions. Profile, weblog, services and how to become involved. |
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Greater Washington Urban League Parent Center - http://gwulparentcenter.org
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. |
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Hope House - http://www.hopehousedc.org/
Founded to serve the needs of inmates who have been taken to prisons far from the district. Programs, photo galleries and stories of hope. |
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Washington Post: Growing Pains - http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/local/longterm/library/growth/front.htm
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. |
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DCMetroDads - http://www.dcmetrodads.com/
Loose association of dad groups in the Washington DC area. Playgroups, events, photographs, resources and related links, and information about local chapters. |
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Crunchland - http://www.crunchland.com
Discussion community for area residents. |
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The Potomac Tavern - http://www.potomactavern.org
A virtual tavern for Washingtonians with an emphasis on quality intelligent discussions. |
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The ManKind Project of Greater Washington, Inc - http://greaterwashington.mkp.org/
Offers weekend training for men to help them lead richer, fuller lives. Group purpose, testimonials, and training schedule. |
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Adoption Advisor - http://www.theadoptionadvisor.com/
Overview of adoption law in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. |
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Washington DC Message Boards - http://www.dcmessageboards.com/
Community discussion forum for the metro area. |
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DCASC - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DCASC/
Site for area members of the alt.smokers.cigars newsgroup includes information on upcoming events, newsletters, and member photos. |
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The Divas of DC - http://dclife.tripod.com/DivasofDC/
Hosts programs where young adults get together for movies, parties, book clubs, theatre, dinner, and sporting activities. Features news, groups and events. |
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STA Party Connection - http://hometown.aol.com/pyoung3d56/myhomepage/
Lists private parties and open school dances in the area. |