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» Adoption Advisor - Overview of adoption law in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC.




» Bikes for the World - 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.




» Coalition for Smarter Growth - 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.




» Crunchland - Discussion community for area residents.




» DC Appleseed - A nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing important public policy questions. Profile, weblog, services and how to become involved.




» DC Fiscal Policy Institute - 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.




» DCASC - Site for area members of the alt.smokers.cigars newsgroup includes information on upcoming events, newsletters, and member photos.




» DCist - Weblog, news and events, restaurants and nightlife, happenings, goings-on and observations from a group of residents.




» DCMetroDads - Loose association of dad groups in the Washington DC area. Playgroups, events, photographs, resources and related links, and information about local chapters.




» District of Columbia Coalition Against Domestic Violence - 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.




» The Divas of DC - Hosts programs where young adults get together for movies, parties, book clubs, theatre, dinner, and sporting activities. Features news, groups and events.




» Family Violence Prevention Fund - Washington, DC - Report on statutes as they relate to domestic violence. Includes grading criteria.




» Federation for American Immigration Reform - 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.




» Greater Washington Urban League Parent Center - 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.




» Hope House - Founded to serve the needs of inmates who have been taken to prisons far from the district. Programs, photo galleries and stories of hope.




» Jubilee Enterprise of Greater Washington - Renovates properties to provide low income housing and develops community programs in those areas. Profile, partners and how to help.




» The ManKind Project of Greater Washington, Inc - Offers weekend training for men to help them lead richer, fuller lives. Group purpose, testimonials, and training schedule.




» The March For Life Fund - March in support of the right to life for each human being. Overview of events at yearly march, and contact details.




» National Internship Program in Feminism and Public Policy - Internship program affording a unique opportunity to combine research and action while working at the national level for women's rights.




» The Potomac Tavern - A virtual tavern for Washingtonians with an emphasis on quality intelligent discussions.




» Washington Area Community Investment Fund - A nonprofit community development financial institution (CDFI) dedicated to providing loans and technical assistance for community and economic development.




» Washington DC Message Boards - Community discussion forum for the metro area.




» Washington Family Magazine - A resource for parents and families in the Washington, DC region. Includes topical resource guides, articles and calendar of events.




» Washington Parent - Parenting resource with a calendar of local events.




» Washington Post: Growing Pains - 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.




» Yahoo! Groups: Weblogs Social DC - Chat group for bloggers in the Washington, DC, area.