Saturday, December 31, 2011
A weeklong look at nonprofits that serve our community.
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Saturday, December 31, 2011
This week, Georgetown Patch highlighted a number of local charities. These nonprofits play a vital role in our community, and we hope you can find time and energy to support them. Our local project was part of a larger one that shone a spotlight on public-minded agencies that serve us in the metropolitan Washington area. Do you know of any other nonprofits that deserve special attention? Let us know. You can email me or leave a note in the comments. Here's a recap of what we published in Georgetown as well as around the region: In Georgetown: ACCESS Youth Friends of Rose Park Georgetown Ministry Center Casey Trees Washington National Cathedral In Montgomery County, Md.: Community Ministries of Rockville Mental Health Association of …
Friday, December 30, 2011
ACCESS Youth aims to prevent at-risk kids from becoming criminals.
Every day this week, Patch is profiling a local nonprofit agency. If there's a nonprofit that you think your neighbors need to know about, email Doug Tallman or Lauren Sausser. Mission: "ACCESS Youth recognizes the unlimited potential of each child and provides youth with access to resources, support and services that empower them to transform themselves and make life choices that positively impact their future." Contact Information: Phone: (202) 652-0287; Fax: (202) 747-2907; Address: 3259 Prospect St. NW, Washington; Website: www.accessyouthinc.org Financials: The organization's annual operating budget is approximately $260,000. Its programs are primarily run by volunteers. History: The idea for ACCESS Youth originated in Florida and was…
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Rose Park is home to a neighborhood farmers' market, Little League games and springtime picnickers.
Every day this week, Patch is profiling a local nonprofit agency. If there's a nonprofit that you think your neighbors need to know about, email Doug Tallman or Lauren Sausser. Mission: According to the organization's website, "Friends of Rose Park, Inc. (FRP) is a volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to Rose Park in Georgetown, Washington D.C. FRP works with the neighborhood, the D.C. Department of Parks & Recreation, and the National Park Service to make Rose Park a valued community resource. Using private donations, mostly from the neighborhood, FRP maintains and improves the grounds, hosts events in the Park, and undertakes major capital improvement projects." Contact Information: Website: www.roseparkdc.org; Rose Park…
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
The Georgetown Ministry Center serves D.C.'s homeless.
Every day this week, Patch is profiling a local nonprofit agency. If there's a nonprofit that you think your neighbors need to know about, email Doug Tallman or Lauren Sausser. Mission: Georgetown Ministry Center operates a winter shelter that offers a safe haven for withdrawn and vulnerable homeless neighbors, according to its website. "GMC's unique presence in Georgetown makes us an essential part of the 'net' of services cast to the city’s homeless population," the website says. Contact information: Phone - 202-338-8301; E-mail - info@gmcgt.org; 1041 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007. Financials: According to the organization's 2010 tax filing, Georgetown Ministry Center raised about $469,000. It spent about that much in 2010 as …
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Casey Trees will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2012.
Every day this week, Patch is profiling a local nonprofit agency. If there's a nonprofit that you think your neighbors need to know about, email Doug Tallman or Lauren Sausser. Mission: "Restoring, enhancing and protecting the tree canopy of the nation's capital." Contact Information: Phone: (202) 833-4010; Fax: (202) 833-4092; Address: 3030 12th St. NE, Washington; Website: caseytrees.org Financials: Casey Trees' annual operating budget is $2.8 million. History: This nonprofit was established in 2002. Since then, the organization has helped plant more than 10,000 trees. How you can help: Casey Trees needs volunteers year-round to help with plantings, inventories, advocacy and tree care. More information about donating your time or money …
deborah george
2:21 pm on Thursday, May 31, 2012
a great organization and a fun event....this group is well managed and operated...funds really do go toward serving the homeless population...little is used for administrative costs... more ›