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• 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. More Info....
  http://greaterwashington.mkp.org/

• 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. More Info....
  http://www.hopehousedc.org/

• Washington Parent
  Parenting resource with a calendar of local events. More Info....
  http://www.washingtonparent.com/

• DCASC
  Site for area members of the alt.smokers.cigars newsgroup includes information on upcoming events, newsletters, and member photos. More Info....
  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DCASC/

• The Potomac Tavern
  A virtual tavern for Washingtonians with an emphasis on quality intelligent discussions. More Info....
  http://www.potomactavern.org

• DC Fiscal Policy Institute
  Conducts 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. More Info....
  http://www.dcfpi.org/

• 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. More Info....
  http://www.feminist.org/intern/

• DCMetroDads
  Loose association of dad groups in the Washington DC area.Playgroups, events, photographs, resources and related links, and information about local chapters. More Info....
  http://www.dcmetrodads.com/

• DC Appleseed
  A nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing important public policy questions. Profile, weblog, services and how to become involved. More Info....
  http://www.dcappleseed.org/

• 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. More Info....
  http://gwulparentcenter.org

• Washington Post: Growing Pains
  A four-part series on urban sprawl in the Washington area and attempts to control it, with additional related articles fromthe Post's archives. More Info....
  http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/local/longterm/library/growth/front.htm

• 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. More Info....
  http://dclife.tripod.com/DivasofDC/

• Washington Area Community Investment Fund
  A nonprofit community development financial institution (CDFI) dedicated to providing loans and technical assistance for community and economic development. More Info....
  http://www.wacif.org/

• Crunchland
  Discussion community for area residents. More Info....
  http://www.crunchland.com

• DCist
  Weblog, news and events, restaurants and nightlife, happenings, goings-on and observations from a group of residents. More Info....
  http://www.dcist.com/

• Family Violence Prevention Fund - Washington, DC
  Report on statutes as they relate to domestic violence. Includes grading criteria. More Info....
  http://endabuse.org/statereport/index.php3?StateID=DC

• Adoption Advisor
  Overview of adoption law in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. More Info....
  http://www.theadoptionadvisor.com/

• 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. More Info....
  http://bikesfortheworld.org/

• 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. More Info....
  http://www.smartergrowth.net/

• 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. More Info....
  http://www.marchforlife.org/

• Washington Family Magazine
  A resource for parents and families in the Washington, DC region.Includes topical resource guides, articles and calendar of events. More Info....
  http://www.washingtonfamily.com/

• 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. More Info....
  http://www.dccadv.org/

• 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. More Info....
  http://www.fairus.org/

• Washington DC Message Boards
  Community discussion forum for the metro area. More Info....
  http://www.dcmessageboards.com/