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Their mission is simple – they believe that everybody should have equal right to access and enjoy our connected world.

HopeWorks' mission is to support and advocate for people in Howard County affected by sexual and intimate partner violence and to engage the community in creating the change required for violence prevention.

Catholics for Choice shapes and advances sexual and reproductive ethics that are based in justice, reflect a commitment to women’s well-being and respect and affirm the capacity of women and men to make moral decisions about their lives. 

The guiding principle of American democracy, "justice for all," is universally accepted but profoundly unmet. Every year, over 100 million Americans are denied access to our civil justice system because it is too complicated, too intimidating or too expensive to use. Dedicated to the principle that all Americans should be able to handle their legal affairs simply, affordably and equitably, HALT pursues an aggressive education and advocacy program that challenges the legal establishment to improve access, reduce costs and to increase accountability in our civil justice system. 

We empower survivors of domestic violence and their children to believe in themselves and build new lives filled with dignity, respect, safety, and hope. Empowerhouse gives victims the time, space, and tools to heal their hearts, renew their spirits, restore their connections, and rebuild their lives. We break the cycle of domestic violence through shelter, housing, support, education, prevention, and intervention.Empowerhouse serves the Counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, Stafford and the City of Fredericksburg in Virginia.

ICT is a monitoring and advocacy group dedicated to promoting human rights and self determination for the people of Tibet. ICT works to keep the pressure on the U.S. government and other governments to support Tibet, advocate for Tibetans for the political and religious beliefs, provide humanitarian assistance to Tibetans in exile, and promote a peaceful resolution to the occupation of Tibet through negotiations between the Chinese government and the Dalai Lama and his representatives. ICT supports the right of self determination for the Tibetan people. ICT does not take a position on any particular form of self determination such as independence or autonomy. Founded in 1988, ICT is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization with offices in Washington, Amsterdam(http://savetibet.nl/) , Berlin(http://www.savetibet.de/) and Brussels and field offices in Dharamsala and Kathmandu.

Public interest law firm providing representation on issues of significant public interest. 

CDT works to promote democratic values and constitutional liberties in the digital age. With expertise in law, technology, and policy, CDT seeks practical solutions to enhance free expression and privacy on the Internet and in the other new communications technologies. Combining the functions of think tank, convener and advocate, CDT is dedicated to building consensus among all parties interested in the future of the Internet and other new communications media.

Safe shores provides intervention, hope and healing for children and families affected by abuse, trauma and violence in the District of Columbia, and prevents child abuse through education and training.

The Black Student Fund was established in 1963 to desegregate the independent schools of metropolitan Washington, DC and make them accessible to black children, irrespective of economic status. To that end, the Fund has built a multidimensional set of programs that support its mission and influence changes within the schools and the community as a whole. In addition to providing scholarships and essential support services to low-income black children, grades K through 12, our comprehensive programs include outreach and referral services featuring an Annual School Fair; summer school programs; and, through our Institute for Equity, Race & Education, we conduct courses in cross-racial communication for school faculty and administrators.

To advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy.

Henrico CASA is a nonprofit organization committed to advocating for the best interests of children involved in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court process. The CASA program recruits, trains, and supervises competent volunteers dedicated to representing the needs of abused and neglected children, as well as other children in juvenile dependency proceedings. CASA promotes safe, permanent homes for all children and seeks to educate the community concerning the needs of abused and neglected children.