Adoption Advisor: Overview of adoption law in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC.
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, blog, 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: Blog, 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.
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.
Gandhi Memorial Center: Headquarters of the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Foundation, Inc. Provides resources for the study of the life and philosophy of the man, including a library, material for loan to exhibits, and a one year correspondence course. Located on the grounds of the Self-Revelation Church.
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.
Lava Lamp City: Discussion board for area residents.
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.
Servathon: Provides volunteers with the opportunity to participate in hands-on service projects at nonprofit organizations. Includes FAQ, sponsorship opportunities, registration and projects.
STA Party Connection: Lists private parties and open school dances in the area.
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.
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.
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 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.