Catalogue Class of 2018-19

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As we celebrate our 16th year, the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington is proud to announce the Class of 2018-19. Each of these nonprofits has been chosen, from 200+ applications, as "one of the best" local nonprofits in the region.


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  1. 1st Stage (2020) (Tysons, VA)

  2. 826DC (2020) (Washington, DC)

  3. The Abramson Scholarship Foundation (2019) (Washington, DC)

  4. Access Youth (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Restorative justice programming to reduce truancy and suspensions.

  5. Access Youth (2022) (Washington, DC)

  6. The Actors' Center (2023) (Washington, DC)

  7. Adoptions Together (2020) (Calverton, MD)

  8. Advocates for Justice and Education (2021) (Washington, DC)

  9. AfriThrive (2022) (Silver Spring, MD)

  10. After-School All-Stars (2021) (Washington, DC)

  11. Alfred Street Baptist Church Foundation (2021) (Fort Washington, MD)

  12. ALIVE! (2019) (Alexandria, VA)

  13. All Ages Read Together (2023) (Herndon, VA)

  14. Alliance of Concerned Men (2022) (Washington, DC)

  15. Amara Legal Center (2020) (Washington, DC)

  16. American Muslim Senior Society (2023) (Rockville, MD)

  17. American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras (2023) (Alexandria, VA)

  18. Anacostia Playhouse (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Theater performances, exhibitions, and instruction in an under-served neighborhood.

  19. Anacostia Playhouse (2022) (Washington, DC)

  20. Anacostia Riverkeeper (2021) (Washington, DC)

  21. Anacostia Watershed Society (2019) (Bladensburg, MD)

  22. Anacostia Watershed Society (2023) (Bladensburg, MD)

  23. The Andrew Keegan Theatre (2020) (Washington, DC)

  24. Animal Welfare League of Arlington (2020) (Arlington, VA)

  25. The Arc of Northern Virginia (2018) (Falls Church, VA)
    Advocacy and services for those living with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

  26. The Arc of Northern Virginia (2022) (Falls Church, VA)

  27. Arlington Free Clinic (2020) (Arlington, VA)

  28. Arlington Pediatric Center (2019) (Arlington, VA)

  29. Arlington Thrive (2023) (Arlington, VA)

  30. Armed Services Arts Partnership (2020) (Alexandria, VA)

  31. Art Enables (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Vocational program and art gallery for artists with disabilities.

  32. Art Enables (2022) (Washington, DC)

  33. Art Works Now (2023) (Hyattsville, MD)

  34. Artivate (2022) (Silver Spring, MD)

  35. Arts for the Aging (2020) (Rockville, MD)

  36. Arts on the Block (2020) (Silver Spring, MD)

  37. ArtStream (2021) (Chevy Chase, MD)

  38. Asian American LEAD (2018) (Washington, DC)
    After school and summer mentoring programs targeting low-income Asian American youth.

  39. Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center (2020) (Washington, DC)

  40. Aspire Counseling (2018) (Gaithersburg, MD)
    Mental health/wellness for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.

  41. AsylumWorks (2020) (Washington, DC)

  42. Atlas Performing Arts Center (2019) (Washington, DC)

  43. Atlas Performing Arts Center (2023) (Washington, DC)

  44. Avodah (2021) (Washington, DC)

  45. The Barker Adoption Foundation (2021) (Bethesda, MD)

  46. BEACON for Adult Literacy (2020) (Bristow, VA)

  47. Beacon House (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Closing the academic achievement gap for youth in Ward 5.

  48. Beacon House (2022) (Washington, DC)

  49. Best Buddies Capital Region (2018) (Falls Church, VA)
    Creating inclusion opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

  50. BEST Kids (2023) (Washington, DC)

  51. Bethesda Cares (2019) (Bethesda, MD)

  52. Bishop John T Walker School for Boys (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Tuition-free independent school located east of the Anacostia River.

  53. Black Swan Academy (2020) (Washington, DC)

  54. BlackRock Center for the Arts (2020) (Germantown, MD)

  55. Brain Injury Services (2020) (Springfield, VA)

  56. Breadcoin Foundation (2023) (Washington, DC)

  57. Bridges to Independence (2018) (Arlington, VA)
    Helping families overcome homelessness and achieve stable, independent futures.

  58. Bridges to Independence (2022) (Arlington, VA)

  59. Britepaths (2020) (Fairfax, VA)

  60. BroadFutures (2019) (Washington, DC)

  61. BroadFutures (2023) (Washington, DC)

  62. BUILD Metro DC (2021) (Washington, DC)

  63. Building Bridges Across the River (2019) (Washington, DC)

  64. Byte Back (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Free tech training and career services for low-income adults.

  65. Byte Back (2022) (Washington, DC)

  66. Calvary Women's Services (2020) (Washington, DC)

  67. Capital Area Asset Building Corporation (2019) (Washington, DC)

  68. Capital Area Asset Building Corporation (2022) (Washington, DC)

  69. Capital Partners for Education (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Mentoring and college/career readiness for low-income DC-area students.

  70. Spark the Journey (formerly Capital Partners for Education) (2022) (Washington, DC)

  71. CapitalBop (2019) (Washington, DC)

  72. CapitalBop (2023) (Washington, DC)

  73. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (2022) (Washington, DC)
    Building community through the arts.

  74. Capitol Hill Village (2019) (Washington, DC)

  75. Capitol Movement, Inc (2023) (Washington, DC)

  76. CapoeiraDC (2023) (Washington, DC)

  77. Carpe Diem Arts (2018) (Silver Spring, MD)
    Building community and celebrating diversity through visual, literary and performing arts.

  78. CASA for Children of DC (2020) (Washington, DC)

  79. Casa Ruby (2020) (Washington, DC)

  80. Center for Inspired Teaching (2021) (Washington, DC)

  81. Central American Resource Center (2020) (Washington, DC)

  82. Centreville Immigration Forum (2021) (Centreville, VA)

  83. Charlie's Place at St. Margaret's (2020) (Washington, DC)

  84. Chesapeake Natives (2023) (Upper Marlboro, MD)

  85. The Child & Family Network Centers (2018) (Alexandria, VA)
    Free early education and family services for at risk youth.

  86. Child and Family Network Centers (2022) (Alexandria, VA)

  87. Children's Chorus of Washington (2023) (Washington, DC)

  88. Christ House (2020) (Washington, DC)

  89. City Blossoms (2021) (Washington, DC)

  90. City Dogs Rescue (2019) (Washington, DC)

  91. City Gate (2023) (Washington, DC)

  92. City Kids Wilderness Project (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Academic and life success through empowerment and outdoor adventure.

  93. City Wildlife, Inc. (2019) (Washington, DC)

  94. City Wildlife (2023) (Washington, DC)

  95. Collective Action for Safe Spaces (2023) (Washington, DC)

  96. Collective Action for Safe Spaces (2019) (Washington, DC)

  97. College Bound (2023) (Washington, DC)

  98. College Tribe (2019) (Washington , DC)

  99. CollegeTracks (2018) (Bethesda, MD)
    Helping low-income students get to and through postsecondary education.

  100. Collegiate Directions (2021) (Bethesda, MD)

  101. Common Good City Farm (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Growing food, educating, and serving the community.

  102. Common Good City Farm (2022) (Washington, DC)

  103. Common Threads (2018) (Largo, MD)
    Cooking and nutrition education provider for underserved kids and families.

  104. Communities in Schools of NOVA (2021) (Alexandria, VA)

  105. Communities In Schools of the Nation's Capital (2020) (Washington, DC)

  106. Community Advocates for Family & Youth (2018) (Capitol Heights, MD)
    Helping to embrace, educate, and empower those affected by crime.

  107. Community Advocates for Family and Youth (2022) (Capitol Heights, MD)

  108. Community Bridges (2019) (Silver Spring, MD)

  109. Community Bridges (2023) (Bethesda, MD)

  110. Community Family Life Services (2021) (Washington, DC)

  111. Community Forklift (2020) (Hyattsville, MD)

  112. Community Legal Services of Prince George's County, Inc. (2023) (Greenbelt, MD)

  113. Community Reach of Montgomery County (2022) (Rockville, MD)

  114. Community Services Foundation (2022) (Seat Pleasant, MD)

  115. Community Support Systems (2021) (Brandywine, MD)

  116. Community Youth Advance (2021) (Hyattsville, MD)

  117. Computer CORE (2020) (Falls Church , VA)

  118. Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County (2020) (Bethesda, MD)

  119. Council for Court Excellence (2022) (Washington, DC)

  120. Court Appointed Special Advocates/Prince George's County (2021) (Riverdale, MD)

  121. Court Watch Montgomery (2019) (Silver Spring, MD)

  122. CREATE Arts Center (2019) (Silver Spring, MD)

  123. CREATE Arts Center (2020) (Silver Spring, MD)

  124. Creative Cauldron (2019) (Falls Church, VA)

  125. Critical Exposure (2021) (Washington, DC)

  126. Crossroads Community Food Network (2018) (Takoma Park, MD)
    Building a healthier, more inclusive, local food system.

  127. Crossroads Community Food Network (2022) (Takoma Park, MD)

  128. Crossroads Jobs (2023) (Leesburg, VA)

  129. Culmore Clinic (2020) (Falls Church, VA)

  130. Dance Loft on 14/MOVEIUS Contemporary Ballet (2020) (Washington, DC)

  131. Dance Place (2020) (Washington, DC)

  132. DAWN (2019) (Washington, DC)

  133. DC - MD Justice For Our Neighbors (2019) (Rockville, MD)

  134. DC Abortion Fund (2023) (Washington, DC)

  135. DC Affordable Law Firm (2020) (Washington, DC)

  136. DC Alliance of Youth Advocates (2019) (Washington, DC)

  137. DC Appleseed Center for Law and Justice (2023) (Washington, DC)

  138. DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative (2023) (Washington, DC)

  139. DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative (2019) (Washington, DC)

  140. DC Creative Writing Workshop (2021) (Washington, DC)

  141. DC Greens (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Advancing food justice in the nation's capital.

  142. DC Hunger Solutions (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Working to improve the nutrition of low-income District residents.

  143. DC Justice Lab (2021) (Washington, DC)

  144. DC KinCare Alliance (2021) (Washington, DC)

  145. DC Peace Team (2023) (College Park, MD)

  146. The DC Policy Center (2019) (Washington, DC)

  147. DC Rape Crisis Center (2020) (Washington, DC)

  148. DC SAFE (Survivors and Advocates for Empowerment) (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Ensuring safety and self-determination for domestic violence survivors in DC.

  149. DC SCORES (2021) (Washington, DC)

  150. DC Strings Workshop (2021) (Washington, DC)

  151. DC Volunteer Lawyers Project (2022) (Washington, DC)

  152. DC Youth Orchestra Program (2020) (Washington, DC)

  153. DC127 (2021) (Washington, DC)

  154. DCist (2019) (Washington , DC)

  155. DCTV - Public Access Corporation of DC (2022) (Washington, DC)

  156. The Delaplaine Arts Center (2021) (Frederick, MD)

  157. Destiny, Power & Purpose (2020) (Temple Hills, MD)

  158. District Alliance for Safe Housing (DASH) (2019) (Washington, DC)

  159. District Bridges (2022) (Washington, DC)

  160. District of Columbia Students Construction Trades Foundation (2023) (Washington, DC)

  161. Do the Write Thing Foundation of DC (2018) (Washington, DC)
    After-school and summer arts enrichment in Wards 7 and 8.

  162. Dog Tag Bakery (2023) (Washington, DC)

  163. Dog Tag Inc. (2019) (Washington, DC)

  164. Dream Project (2018) (Arlington, VA)
    Mentoring and scholarships to empower undocumented students to attend college.

  165. The Dream Project (2022) (Arlington, VA)

  166. Dreaming Out Loud (2019) (Washington, DC)

  167. Dreaming Out Loud (2023) (Washington, DC)

  168. Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy (2019) (Washington, DC)

  169. East of the River Boys & Girls Steelband (2022) (Washington, DC)

  170. ECHO (2021) (Springfield, VA)

  171. ECO City Farms (2019) (Riverdale, MD)

  172. ECO City Farms (2023) (Riverdale, MD)

  173. EcoAction Arlington (2021) (Arlington, VA)

  174. ecoLatinos (2021) (Cheverly, MD)

  175. Edu-Futuro (2019) (Arlington, VA)

  176. Edu-Futuro (2023) (Arlington, VA)

  177. Educational Theatre Company (2021) (Arlington, VA)

  178. The Ellington Fund (2023) (Washington, DC)

  179. Empower DC (2023) (Washington, DC)

  180. EmpowerEd (2023) (Washington, DC)

  181. Encore Stage & Studio (2019) (Arlington, VA)

  182. Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital (2020) (Washington, DC)

  183. Fair Chance (2021) (Washington, DC)

  184. FAIR Girls (2021) (Washington, DC)

  185. Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) (2019) (Fairfax, VA)

  186. Family PASS (2021) (Vienna, VA)

  187. The Father McKenna Center (2020) (Washington, DC)

  188. The Federated Charities Corporation of Frederick (2020) (Frederick, MD)

  189. Fellowship Square (2019) (Reston, VA)

  190. Fihankra Akoma Ntoaso (FAN) (2023) (Washington, DC)

  191. First Shift Justice Project (2021) (Washington, DC)

  192. First Tee of Greater Washington, DC (2020) (Washington, DC)

  193. Food for Others (2018) (Fairfax, VA)
    Providing free food to neighbors in need in Northern Virginia.

  194. Food for Others (2022) (Fairfax, VA)

  195. Food Recovery Network (2020) (Washington , DC)

  196. For Love of Children (2020) (Washington , DC)

  197. Foster and Adoptive Parent Advocacy Center (2022) (Washington, DC)

  198. Foundation for the Advancement of Music & Education, Inc. (2020) (Bowie, MD)

  199. Frederick Children's Chorus (2019) (Woodsboro, MD)

  200. Free Minds Book Club & Writing Workshop (2019) (Washington, DC)

  201. Free Minds Book Club & Writing Workshop (2023) (Washington, DC)

  202. FRESHFARM (2021) (Washington, DC)

  203. Friends of Anacostia Park (2023) (Washington, DC)

  204. Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena (2022) (Washington, DC)

  205. Friends of Greenbelt Theatre (2018) (Greenbelt, MD)
    Independent movie theater offering diverse programs for all our communities.

  206. Friends of Guest House (2023) (Alexandria, VA)

  207. Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens (2020) (Washington, DC)

  208. Fund for Investigative Journalism (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Supporting independent investigative journalism through grants, fellowships, and mentorships.

  209. Future Link (2019) (Rockville, MD)

  210. Future Link (2023) (Rockville, MD)

  211. Gaithersburg Beloved Community Initiative (2021) (Gaithersburg, MD)

  212. GALA Hispanic Theatre (2020) (Washington, DC)

  213. Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC (2020) (Washington, DC)

  214. Gearin' Up Bicycles (2021) (Washington, DC)

  215. Generation Hope (2018) (Washington , DC)
    College completion and pre-k services for teen parents and children.

  216. Generation Hope (2022) (Washington, DC)

  217. Girls Inc of the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Preparing girls to be healthy, educated, and independent women.

  218. Girls on the Run - DC (2020) (Washington, DC)

  219. Girls on the Run NOVA (2019) (Fairfax, VA)

  220. Girls Rock! DC (2021) (Washington, DC)

  221. The Giving Square (2021) (Bethesda, MD)

  222. Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture (2023) (Glen Echo, MD)

  223. Good Shepherd Housing & Family Services (2022) (Alexandria, VA)

  224. GOODProjects (2022) (Washington, DC)

  225. The Grassroot Project (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Training athletes to be health educators for teens.

  226. Grassroots Health (2022) (Washington, DC)

  227. Greater DC Diaper Bank (2021) (Washington, DC)

  228. Hamkae Center (formerly Nakasec VA) (2021) (Annandale, VA)

  229. Harriet's Wildest Dreams (2023) (Clinton, MD)

  230. Healthy Babies Project (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Health services, core needs for low-income, pregnant DC teens and women.

  231. Healthy Babies Project, Inc. (2022) (Washington, DC)

  232. Healwell (2021) (Arlington, VA)

  233. Heart to Hand (2022) (Largo, MD)

  234. Heartly House (2019) (Frederick, MD)

  235. Heartly House (2023) (Frederick, MD)

  236. HER Resiliency Center (2020) (Washington, DC)

  237. Hero Dogs, Inc. (2019) (Brookeville, MD)

  238. Higher Achievement (2019) (Washington, DC)

  239. Higher Achievement (2023) (Washington, DC)

  240. HIPS (2021) (Washington, DC)

  241. Homeless Animals Rescue Team (2022) (Fairfax Station, VA)

  242. Homeless Children's Playtime Project (2019) (Washington, DC)

  243. Homeless Children's Playtime Project (2023) (Washington, DC)

  244. Homes Not Borders (2022) (Landover, MD)

  245. Homestretch (2021) (Falls Church, VA)

  246. Hope and a Home (2023) (Washington, DC)

  247. Hope Connections for Cancer Support (2018) (Bethesda, MD)
    Free cancer programs providing emotional support, education, wellness, and hope.

  248. Hope House DC (2022) (Washington, DC)

  249. Hope House DC (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Helping children and their incarcerated fathers build stronger bonds.

  250. Hope Multiplied (2023) (Washington, DC)

  251. Horton's Kids (2020) (Washington, DC)

  252. Housing Options & Planning Enterprises (2023) (Oxon Hill, MD)

  253. Housing Unlimited (2019) (Silver Spring, MD)

  254. HumanitiesDC (2023) (Washington, DC)

  255. Immigrant & Refugee Outreach Center (2023) (McLean, VA)

  256. IN Series (2021) (Washington, DC)

  257. Inner City-Inner Child (2020) (Washington, DC)

  258. Insight Memory Care Center (2018) (Fairfax, VA)
    Alzheimer's and dementia adult day health and education/resource center.

  259. Institute for East African Councils on Higher Education (IEA Councils) (2023) (Washington, DC)

  260. InterAct Story Theatre (2023) (Silver Spring, MD)

  261. InterAct Story Theatre Education Association (2019) (Wheaton , MD)

  262. interPLAY Orchestra (2020) (Bethesda, MD)

  263. JCADA (2022) (Rockville, MD)

  264. Jennifer Bush-Lawson Foundation (2022) (Falls Church, VA)

  265. Jews United for Justice (2021) (Washington, DC)

  266. Joe's Movement Emporium (2021) (Mount Rainier, MD)

  267. Joseph's House (2019) (Washington, DC)

  268. Joseph's House (2023) (Washington, DC)

  269. Josh Anderson Foundation (2018) (Vienna, VA)
    Suicide prevention resources and support for teens.

  270. Juanita C Grant Foundation (2022) (Capitol Heights, MD)

  271. Jubilee Jobs (2021) (Washington, DC)

  272. Jubilee JumpStart (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Quality, affordable early childhood education in a dual language environment.

  273. Jubilee JumpStart (2022) (Washington, DC)

  274. Justice Arts Coalition (2022) (Takoma Park, MD)

  275. KEEN Greater DC (2022) (Bethesda, MD)

  276. KID Museum (2020) (Bethesda, MD)

  277. Kid Power (2019) (Washington, DC)

  278. Kid Power, Inc (2023) (Washington, DC)

  279. Kids In Need Distributors, Inc. (2019) (Bethesda, MD)

  280. Kindred (2022) (Washington, DC)

  281. L'Arche Greater Washington, D.C. (2020) (Washington, DC)

  282. La Cocina VA (2021) (Arlington, VA)

  283. The Latino Student Fund (2023) (Washington, DC)

  284. Laurel Advocacy & Referral Services, Inc (2021) (Laurel, MD)

  285. LAWS (Loudoun Abused Women's Shelter) (2019) (Leesburg, VA)

  286. LAYC Career Academy Public Charter School (2020) (Washington , DC)

  287. LearnServe International (2019) (Washington, DC)

  288. LearnServe International (2023) (Washington, DC)

  289. Legacy Farms (2022) (Leesburg, VA)

  290. Leveling the Playing Field (2021) (Silver Spring, MD)

  291. Life Pieces To Masterpieces (2022) (Washington, DC)

  292. LIFT-DC (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Empowering families to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty.

  293. LIFT-DC (2022) (Washington, DC)

  294. Literacy Council of Frederick County (2019) (Frederick, MD)

  295. Literacy Council of Frederick County (2023) (Frederick, MD)

  296. Literacy Council of Montgomery County (2021) (Rockville, MD)

  297. Literacy Council of Northern Virginia (2019) (Falls Church, VA)

  298. English Empowerment Center (formerly Literacy Council of Northern Virginia) (2023) (Falls Church, VA)

  299. Little Friends for Peace (2018) (Mt. Rainier, MD)
    Responding to personal & systemic violence with tested peace-building skills.

  300. Little Lights Urban Ministries (2019) (Washington, DC)

  301. Live It Learn It (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Closing the achievement gap, one field experience at a time.

  302. Live It Learn It (2022) (Washington, DC)

  303. Loudoun Cares (2022) (Leesburg, VA)

  304. Loudoun Hunger Relief (2018) (Leesburg, VA)
    Feeding the hungry of Loudoun County, Virginia.

  305. Loudoun Literacy Council (2021) (Potomac Falls, VA)

  306. Loudoun Volunteer Caregivers (2022) (Leesburg, VA)

  307. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue (2018) (Arlington, VA)
    Using a customized adoption process to find loving homes for dogs and cats.

  308. Main Street Child Development Center (2023) (Fairfax, VA)

  309. Main Street Connect (2020) (Rockville, MD)

  310. Mamatoto Village (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Holistic maternal health and wellness programs for expectant mothers.

  311. Mamatoto Village (2022) (Washington, DC)

  312. Manna Food Center (2018) (Gaithersburg, MD)
    The main Food Bank serving Montgomery County.

  313. Many Languages One Voice (2020) (Washington, DC)

  314. Mercy Health Clinic (2018) (Gaithersburg, MD)
    Primary and specialty outpatient healthcare for the medically underserved.

  315. Mercy Health Clinic (2022) (Gaithersburg, MD)

  316. The DC Center for the LGBT Community (2022) (Washington, DC)

  317. Mi Casa (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Preserves affordable housing to support and strengthen healthy, diverse neighborhoods.

  318. Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project (2019) (Washington, DC)

  319. Mikva Challenge DC (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Develops youth to be empowered, informed, and active citizens.

  320. Mikva Challenge DC (2022) (Washington, DC)

  321. Mission of Love Charities (2022) (Capitol Heights, MD)

  322. Mobile Hope (2018) (Leesburg, VA)
    Improving the lives of precariously housed and homeless youth.

  323. Mobile Hope Association (2022) (Leesburg, VA)

  324. Mobile Medical Care, Inc. (2019) (Bethesda, MD)

  325. Montgomery Countryside Alliance (2019) (Poolesville, MD)

  326. Montgomery Countryside Alliance (2023) (Poolesville, MD)

  327. Montgomery County Coalition for Adult English Literacy (2020) (Rockville, MD)

  328. Mosaic Theater Company of DC (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Theater company with a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and community engagement.

  329. Mother's Outreach Network (2022) (Washington, DC)

  330. Multicultural Community Service (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Encouraging, promoting, and facilitating broad and inclusive civic engagement.

  331. Multicultural Community Service (2022) (Washington, DC)

  332. The MusicianShip (2019) (Washington, DC)

  333. My Sister's Place (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Provides shelter and services to victims of domestic violence.

  334. My Sister's Place (2022) (Washington, DC)

  335. NAMI Montgomery County (2019) (Rockville, MD)

  336. NAMI Montgomery County (2023) (Rockville, MD)

  337. NAMI Northern Virginia (2022) (Oakton, VA)

  338. NAMI Prince George's County, MD (2020) (New Carrollton, MD)

  339. The National Reentry Network for Returning Citizens (2022) (Washington, DC)

  340. Neighborhood Legal Services Program of the District of Columbia (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Providing legal services to low-income DC residents.

  341. Network for Victim Recovery of DC (2021) (Washington, DC)

  342. New Endeavors by Women (2021) (Washington, DC)

  343. New Futures (2020) (Washington, DC)

  344. New Partners Community Solar (2020) (Washington , DC)

  345. NextStop Theatre Company (2019) (Herndon, VA)

  346. The Nonprofit Village Center (2020) (Rockville, MD)

  347. Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program (2020) (Clifton, VA)

  348. The Northwest Center (2020) (Washington, DC)

  349. Northwest Neighbors Village (2020) (Washington , DC)

  350. Nourish Now (2019) (Rockville, MD)

  351. NOVA ScriptsCentral (2022) (Falls Church, VA)

  352. NOVA ScriptsCentral (2018) (Burke, VA)
    Nonprofit pharmacy providing life-saving medications for uninsured patients in Virginia.

  353. Nueva Vida (2021) (Alexandria, VA)

  354. OAR of Arlington, Alexandria and Falls Church (2020) (Arlington, VA)

  355. One Common Unity (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Empowering youth through the transformative power of the arts.

  356. ONE DC (2021) (Washington, DC)

  357. One Journey (2022) (Arlington, VA)

  358. One World Education (2021) (Washington, DC)

  359. Only Make Believe (2021) (Washington, DC)

  360. An Open Book Foundation (2020) (Washington, DC)

  361. Open City Advocates (2021) (Washington, DC)

  362. Open Door Sports (2023) (Kensington, MD)

  363. Operation Renewed Hope Foundation (2020) (Alexandria, VA)

  364. Operation Second Chance (2019) (Germantown, MD)

  365. Our Minds Matter (2022) (Vienna, VA)

  366. Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area (2022) (Olney, MD)

  367. Passion for Learning (2020) (Silver Spring, MD)

  368. PAVE (2023) (Washington, DC)

  369. PAVE Inc. (2019) (Washington, DC)

  370. Peace of Mind (2020) (Washington, DC)

  371. The PEN/Faulkner Foundation (2021) (Washington, DC)

  372. People Animals Love (2022) (Washington, DC)

  373. Phoenix Bikes (2021) (Arlington, VA)

  374. Piedmont Dispute Resolution Center (2023) (Warrenton, VA)

  375. A Place To Be (2018) (Middleburg, VA)
    Music therapy for people with disability, medical, or life challenges.

  376. Platform of Hope (2022) (Washington, DC)

  377. Pointless Theatre Company (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Multi-disciplinary, puppet-based theatre company exciting a passion for adventurous art.

  378. Posse DC (2022) (Washington, DC)

  379. The Posse Foundation (2018) (Washington, DC)
    College access and leadership program for high school students.

  380. Potomac Conservancy (2021) (Silver Spring, MD)

  381. Potomac Riverkeeper Network (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Protecting and defending the Potomac River.

  382. Potomac Riverkeeper Network (2022) (Washington, DC)

  383. President Lincoln's Cottage (2019) (Washington, DC)

  384. President Lincoln's Cottage (2023) (Washington, DC)

  385. Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington (2019) (Washington, DC)

  386. Prince George's Child Resource Center (2018) (Largo, MD)
    Supports parents and child care providers so children can thrive.

  387. Prince George's Child Resource Center (2022) (Largo, MD)

  388. Prince William Area Free Clinic (2018) (Woodbridge, VA)
    Free medical clinic serving low-income, uninsured patients.

  389. Prince William Conservation Alliance (2018) (Woodbridge, VA)
    Inspiring action and working together to create sustainable communities for all.

  390. Prince William Conservation Alliance (2022) (Lake Ridge, VA)

  391. Prince William County Community Foundation (2021) (Woodbridge, VA)

  392. Progressive Maryland (2019) (Largo, MD)

  393. Progressive Maryland (2023) (Largo, MD)

  394. Project Change (2018) (Olney, MD)
    Students achieving positive change in themselves and their community.

  395. Protect Our Defenders (2018) (McLean, VA)
    Assistance and advocacy for victims of military sexual trauma.

  396. Public Allies Washington, DC (2019) (Washington, DC)

  397. Rainbow Families (2023) (Washington, DC)

  398. Rainbow Families (2019) (Washington, DC)

  399. Rainbow Place Shelter for Homeless Women (2021) (Rockville, MD)

  400. Reach Incorporated (2021) (Washington, DC)

  401. REACT DC (2023) (Alexandria, VA)

  402. Read Early And Daily (READ) (2023) (Arlington, VA)

  403. Reading Partners (2019) (Washington, DC)

  404. Real Food for Kids (2018) (Great Falls, VA)
    Advocates for improving school food/educating students on healthy choices.

  405. Real Food for Kids (2022) (McLean, VA)

  406. Rebuilding Together DC Alexandria (2020) (Alexandria, VA)

  407. Recovery Cafe DC (2023) (Washington, DC)

  408. Recreation Wish List Committee (2021) (Washington, DC)

  409. Red Wiggler Community Farm (2020) (Germantown, MD)

  410. The Religious Coalition (2021) (Frederick, MD)

  411. Reset180 (2023) (Reston, VA)

  412. Rising for Justice (2020) (Washington, DC)

  413. Rock Creek Conservancy (2019) (Bethesda, MD)

  414. Rock Creek Conservancy (2023) (Bethesda, MD)

  415. Rock Recovery (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Unique and holistic eating disorder recovery services and community education.

  416. Rock Recovery (2022) (Arlington, VA)

  417. Safe Shores-The DC Children's Advocacy Center (2021) (Washington, DC)

  418. The Safe Sisters Circle (2021) (Washington, DC)

  419. SafeSpot Children's Advocacy Center of Fairfax (2021) (Fairfax, VA)

  420. Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Supporting, coaching, training our unhoused/unemployed neighbors to reach their goals.

  421. SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) of Northern Virginia (2018) (Alexandria, VA)
    Child abuse prevention through public/parent education and child advocacy.

  422. SCAN of Northern Virginia (2022) (Alexandria, VA)

  423. ScholarCHIPS, Inc. (2019) (Washington, DC)

  424. ScholarCHIPS (2023) (Washington, DC)

  425. School Justice Project (2020) (Washington, DC)

  426. Second Story (2019) (Vienna, VA)

  427. Second Story (2023) (Vienna, VA)

  428. SEED SPOT (2020) (Washington, DC)

  429. Senior Services of Alexandria (2021) (Alexandria, VA)

  430. Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid (2023) (Washington, DC)

  431. Shepherd's Center of Northern Virginia (2021) (Vienna, VA)

  432. Shepherd's Table (2020) (Silver Spring, MD)

  433. Shout Mouse Press (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Writing program and publishing house for unheard voices.

  434. Shout Mouse Press (2022) (Washington, DC)

  435. Silver Spring Village (2019) (Silver Spring, MD)

  436. Silver Spring Village (2023) (Silver Spring, MD)

  437. Sitar Arts Center (2019) (Washington, DC)

  438. Sitar Arts Center (2023) (Washington, DC)

  439. Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum (2021) (Washington, DC)

  440. SMYAL (2020) (Washington, DC)

  441. So What Else (2021) (Rockville, MD)

  442. Solutions in Hometown Connections (2020) (College Park, MD)

  443. Southeast Ministry (2019) (Washington, DC)

  444. St Ann's Center for Children, Youth and Families (2021) (Hyattsville, MD)

  445. Stepping Stones Shelter (2018) (Rockville, MD)
    Emergency shelter for homeless families with children in Montgomery County.

  446. Story District (2021) (Washington, DC)

  447. Story Tapestries (2018) (Germantown, MD)
    Using the arts to power literacy, create understanding, and building community.

  448. StoryBook Treasures (2022) (Ashburn, VA)

  449. Studio Acting Conservatory (2023) (Washington, DC)

  450. Suited for Change (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Providing professional attire and job-readiness support.

  451. Suited for Change (2022) (Washington, DC)

  452. Sunflower Bakery (2018) (Gaithersburg, MD)
    Skilled job training and employment for individuals with learning differences.

  453. Sunflower Bakery (2022) (Rockville, MD)

  454. Synetic Theater (2023) (Arlington, VA)

  455. Tahirih Justice Center (2022) (Falls Church, VA)

  456. Teaching for Change (2020) (Washington, DC)

  457. Tenants and Workers United - Inquilinos y Trabajadores Unidos (2021) (Alexandria, VA)

  458. Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art (2023) (Reston, VA)

  459. The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Award-winning provider of theatre education for children, teens, and adults.

  460. The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts (2022) (Washington, DC)

  461. Thomas Circle Singers (2023) (Washington, DC)

  462. Thrive DC (2020) (Washington, DC)

  463. Together We Bake (2018) (Alexandria, VA)
    Job training and personal development program for women in need.

  464. Together We Bake (2022) (Alexandria, VA)

  465. Torture Abolition and Survivors Support Coalition (2021) (Washington, DC)

  466. Touching Heart (2023) (Oak Hill, VA)

  467. Tracy's Kids (2019) (Bethesda, MD)

  468. The Training Source (2023) (Seat Pleasant, MD)

  469. Traveling Players Ensemble (2019) (Great Falls, VA)

  470. The Tree House Child Advocacy Center of Montgomery County MD, Inc. (2021) (Rockville, MD)

  471. Turning the Page (2021) (Washington, DC)

  472. Tzedek DC (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Safeguarding the rights of low-income DC families facing debt-related crises.

  473. Tzedek DC (2022) (Washington, DC)

  474. Urban Ed (2021) (Washington, DC)

  475. Urban Adventure Squad (2023) (Washington, DC)

  476. The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program (2020) (Washington, DC)

  477. Visionaries of the Creative Arts (VOCA) (2023) (Washington, DC)

  478. Voices for a Second Chance (2023) (Washington, DC)

  479. Volunteer Fairfax (2019) (Fairfax, VA)

  480. Wanda Alston Foundation (2019) (Washington, DC)

  481. Wanda Alston Foundation (2023) (Washington, DC)

  482. Washington Area Bicyclist Association (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Advocacy, outreach, and education for better bicycling for everyone.

  483. Washington Area Bicyclist Association (2022) (Washington, DC)

  484. Washington Area Community Investment Fund (2020) (Washington, DC)

  485. Washington Bach Consort (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Professional baroque ensemble serving residents of all ages in DC.

  486. Washington Bach Consort (2022) (Washington, DC)

  487. Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless (2021) (Washington, DC)

  488. Washington School for Girls (2019) (Washington, DC)

  489. Washington Tennis & Education Foundation (2021) (Washington, DC)

  490. Washington Urban Debate League (2018) (Washington , DC)
    Providing after school debate in under-served communities.

  491. Washington Urban Debate League (2022) (Washington, DC)

  492. Washington Youth Garden (2020) (Washington, DC)

  493. Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (2021) (Chantilly, VA)

  494. Wilderness Leadership & Learning (2021) (Washington, DC)

  495. WETATi Academy (We're Empowered To Achieve The impossible) (2023) (College Park, MD)

  496. Woodley House (2021) (Washington, DC)

  497. Words Beats and Life (2023) (Washington, DC)

  498. Yachad (2020) (Silver Spring, MD)

  499. Young Playwrights' Theater (2021) (Washington, DC)

  500. Youth Activism Project (2022) (Bethesda, MD)

  501. YWCA National Capital Area (2022) (Washington, DC)

Total: 501