The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, with its Auxiliaries, includes over 2 million members. Its mission is to "honor the dead by helping the living" through veterans' service, community service, national security and a strong national defense. The facility can be rented for events or activities.
The Institute for Energy and Environmental Research or IEER is an environmental non-profit dedicated to increasing public involvement in scientific research and public policy surrounding climate and energy issues. If you are interested in getting more information or volunteering visit its website or contact it.
The Chesapeake Climate Action Network is an environmental nonprofit dedicated to preventing global warming in the Maryland, DC, Virginia areas. Through grassroots organizing and volunteer work the CCAN works towards building "a country where clean energy sources, such as solar and wind power, are prioritized and dirty fossil fuels are phased out." If you are interested in learning more about the CCAN or would like to volunteer with them, visit the Web site or contact them.
EduCare Support Services is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing assistance programs to disadvantaged members of the community. The organization operates an emergency food pantry, resume building and job interview workshops and training, job search assistance, free access to phones, fax machines, copiers and the Internet, health and safety education and training and youth development and after-school programs. It also provides classes in first aid, babysitter's training and driving safety.
The Nuclear Information & Resource Services, or NIRS, is a non-profit business dedicated to ending radioactive waste and furthering sustainable energy issues.
NIRS is committed to organizing campaigns on preventing construction of new reactors, radioactive waste transportation and deregulation of radioactive materials. If you are interested in getting more information on the programs or work, visit the website listed.
The Institute for Conservation Leadership is an environmental non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the Earth's resources.
It builds connections between groups with similar goals in order to better lead conservation efforts. The Institute for Conservation Leadership's programs empower leaders through training, workshops and seminars on environmental issues.
If you would like to volunteer or participate in one of its programs, or are simply looking for more information, visit its website or call its Takoma Park office.
Handicap International is a non-profit organization dedicated to emergency international aide. Handicap International "gives assistance and aid to vulnerable groups, disabled people, displaced people and refugees." The group is involved in international development work in 60 countries and has health programs in Kenya and Pakistan.