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DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ABUSE SHELTER

Founded in 1984, Working Capital for Community Needs (WCCN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit impact investing fund whose mission is to create opportunities for access to microfinance services and markets to improve the lives and communities of the working poor in Latin America.

The Ann Bancroft Foundation inspires and encourages girls to imagine something bigger. We strive to build confidence and offer tools that will allow a girl to go after her dreams and feel supported along the way. Through grants, mentorship, and ongoing development opportunities, the Ann Bancroft Foundation is giving Minnesota girls strength to achieve their full potential.

The miission of the organization is to engage communities in Africa to achieve gender equality, food security, quality primary education for all children and reduce the incidence and impact of HIV.

The National Cued Speech Association supports effective communication, language development (international languages) and literacy in families with deaf, hard of hearing or learning disabled infants, children and youth through the use of cued speech.

Founded in 1981, the Project On Government Oversight is a nonpartisan independent watchdog that champions good government reforms.  POGO’s investigations into corruption, misconduct, and conflicts of interest achieve a more effective, accountable, open, and ethical federal government.

TO SERVE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING AND DEAF-BLIND RESIDENTS OF THE METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON DC AREA WHO ARE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND TO SERVE THEIR FAMILIES.

Founded in 1944, the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) is the oldest, largest, and most representative American Indian and Alaska Native organization serving the broad interests of tribal governments and communities. NCAI, a non-profit organization, advocates for a bright future for generations to come by taking the lead to gain consensus on a constructive and promising vision for Indian Country. The organization’s policy issues and initiatives are driven by the consensus of our diverse membership, which consists of American Indian and Alaska Native tribal governments, tribal citizens, individuals, and Native and non-Native organizations. For nearly seven decades since its founding, NCAI has remained true to the original purpose of the organization: to be the unified voice of tribal nations. As outlined in the NCAI Constitution, our purpose is to serve as a forum for unified policy development among tribal governments in order to: (1) protect and advance tribal governance and treaty rights; (2) promote the economic development and health and welfare in Indian and Alaska Native communities; and (3) educate the public toward a better understanding of Indian and Alaska Native tribes.

FairVote is a nonpartisan organization seeking better elections for all. We research and advance voting reforms that make democracy more functional and representative for every American.

THE CENTER FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES ENGAGES INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITY IN THE ELIMINATION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND ECONOMIC HARDSHIP THROUGH SERVICE, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.

Garden Gate Ranch is a faith-based Christian organization providing safe housing and restorative and transitional services for sexually-exploited women and their children. ​ Garden Gate Ranch seeks to rally our communities to ensure that all women are free from exploitation and abuse.​ Providing a pathway to hope, restoration, empowerment, dignity, and purpose.

DC Justice Lab is a team of law and policy experts engaged in researching, writing, organizing, and advocating for large-scale changes to the District’s criminal legal system. We develop strategies and solutions that are evidence-driven, community-rooted, and racially just. As the only DC-focused criminal justice reform organization, we offer affirmative solutions to justice responses that have their own harmful, criminogenic effects by initiating actionable reforms. We promote decarceration, compassion, and providing people with the tools and resources they need to thrive. We work with and transfer power to DC residents most impacted by criminal laws.