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	1SKY 6930 Carroll Ave, Ste 1000 Takoma Park, MD 20912 1Sky brings together hundreds of allied organizations and hundreds of thousands of concerned citizens nationwide in a campaign driven by powerful field and organizing, voter education, and Internet and communications strategies to communicate a highly visible public demand for Congress and the President to implement the 1Sky solutions as quickly as possible.
	A3D, INC. 275 Cabot Street, Suite #3 Beverly, MA 01915 The mission of A3D is to build and maintain the capacity to effectively address the economic, educational, environmental, and public health needs of underserved African populations, in the Greater Boston area and abroad, through targeted programs and micro-financed enterprises. The organization will achieve this through a variety of initiatives both domestically and abroad.
	ACLU FOUNDATION 125 Broad Street, 18th Floor New York, NY 10004 The ACLU is our nation's guardian of liberty, working daily in courts, legislatures and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.
	ACTION FOR ANIMALS PO Box 45843 Seattle, WA 98145 AFA functions on the premise that animals do not exist for humans to eat, wear, experiment on, or use for entertainment. Since animals are horribly exploited, we must raise awareness of their suffering, inspire others to not support it, and work for an end to cruelty towards animals.
	AFGHAN WOMEN'S ASSOC. INTL. 39155 Liberty St. Ste. D-420 Fremont, CA 94538 AWAI struggles for women's rights by working in the social and political arenas. For example, we focus on meeting basic human needs such as the needs for food, shelter, health care, education and economic development. These services are provided to Afghan women in Afghanistan and in refugee camps in Pakistan. In the United States we have developed social service projects for older refugee women, for at-risk Afghan youth and for Afghan Families.
	ALS HOPE FOUNDATION PO Box 40777 Philadelphia, PA 19107 The ALS Hope Foundation was formed in 1999 to provide stable funding for ALS clinical and research programs. The goal is to recruit more scientists to the cause of ALS and encourage research that is more innovative and collaborative -- qualities desperately needed to find a cure for this mysterious and deadly disease. The Foundation provides support for meetings that bring scientists together and for educational events that improve ALS patient care internationally.
	AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 1599 Clifton Rd Atlanta, GA 30329 Founded in 1913, the American Cancer Society(ACS) consists of more than two million Americans (staff and volunteers)nationwide united to conquer cancer. To accomplish its mission, ACS collaborates with health agencies, community organizations, business leaders, legislators, and educators at the national and grassroots levels to identify and address nationwide and local cancer issues through education, patient service, research and advocacy programs.
	AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION 1701 N Beauregard St Alexandria, VA 22311 The mission of the organization is to prevent and cure diabetes, and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. To fulfill this mission, the American Diabetes Association funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health care professionals and the public and advocates for increased funding for diabetes research and for the rights of people with diabetes.
	AMERICAN RED CROSS 2025 E. Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
	AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL 5 Penn Plaza, 16th Floor New York, NY 10001 To campaign for internationally recognized human rights for all and promote all provisions in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
	ASPCA 424 East 92nd Street New York, NY 10128 ASPCA has been dedicated to guarding the lives of those who have no voice--animals who would otherwise have no one to look after their welfare.
	BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA 1275 Peachtree Street, NE Atlanta, GA 30309 To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
	CAN-DO ORGANIZATION 578 Washington Blvd. No. 390 Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 CAN-DO is intensely dedicated to working on the local level to provide lasting solutions to some of the world's most critical issues, from environmental degradation to natural disasters, humanitarian crises to educational inequity. CAN-DO's mission is to revitalize trust, accountability, and ethical interactions throughout the social, private, and public sectors through creating and implementing effective, results-oriented humanitarian initiatives with an integrated global response and diligently documenting the relief process from concept to completion.
	CITY YEAR, INC. 285 Columbus Ave. Boston, MA 02116 City Year's mission is to build democracy through citizen service, civic leadership and social entrepreneurship. City Year seeks to unite ever-greater numbers of citizens to share a common experience ? service. It is on this common ground that City Year inspires the active citizenship vital to a strong and vibrant democracy.
	COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL 12290 Voyager Parkway Colorado Springs, CO 80921 Exists as an advocate for children, releasing them from spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty and enabling them to become responsible, fulfilled Christian adults. Founded by Rev. Everett Swanson in 1952, Compassion began providing Korean war orphans with food, shelter, education and health care, as well as Christian training.
	CRADLES TO CRAYONS INC. 82 Myrtle Street Quincy, MA 02171 To provide, free of charge, low-income and homeless children from birth to pre-teen the basic essentials they need to be safe, warm, ready to learn, and valued. We also set a foundation for lasting change through the meaningful, tangible volunteer opportunities we provide to thousands of youth and adults each year.
	CROHN'S & COLITIS FOUNDATION 386 Park Ave South, 17th Floor New York, NY 10016 Crohn''s disease and ulcerative colitis are collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) because they cause severe inflammation of the intestinal tract, and have common symptoms. The cause remains unknown, and there is no medical cure. The Crohn''s & Colitis Foundation of America was founded in 1967. Its mission is to find a cure for Crohn''s diseasse and ulcerative colitis and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases.
	CURE ALZHEIMER'S FUND 34 Washington Street, Suite 300 Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 The mission of Cure Alzheimer's Fund is to fund research with the highest probability of slowing, stopping or reversing Alzheimer's disease. We have a focused strategy with one objective; to find a cure as soon as possible. Cure Alzheimer's Fund brings a venture capital approach to philanthropy, using basic principles and best practices from the venture capital world as its management and operating style.
	DARFUR REHABILITATION PROJECT 76 Prospect St, 2nd Floor Newark, NJ 07105 Inform the American public about the extensive violations of human rights that have been and continue to occur in the Darfur region of western Sudan. Unify the voice of Darfurians everywhere in order to bring increased international attention to the ongoing crimes against humanity in the region. Advocate justice for the victims. Promote conflict resolution.
	DISTRICT 202 1601 Nicollet Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55403 District 202 provides social, cultural and educational opportunities by and for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth and their friends, ages 21 and under.
	DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE 70 W 36th St, 16th Floor New York, NY 10018 The Drug Policy Alliance works to broaden the public debate on drug policy and to promote realistic alternatives to the war on drugs. We envision a just society in which the use and regulation of drugs are grounded in science, compassion, health and human rights, and in which the fears, prejudices and punitive prohibitions of today are no more. The guiding principle of the Drug Policy Alliance is harm reduction, an alternative approach to drug policy and treatment that focuses on minimizing the adverse effects of both drug use and drug policies themselves.
	ELECTRONIC FRONTIER FOUNDATION 454 Shotwell St San Francisco, CA 94110 The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) works in the public interest to protect fundamental civil liberties in the digital age. The Internet and other communication technologies can herald the most liberating era of human history -- or the most regulated and controlled as new threats to our basic rights to free speech, privacy and free and open communications emerge with alarming speed.
	EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA 8301 Professional Place, East Landover, MD 20785 We are an organization of volunteers committed to the prevention and cure of epilepsy and a positive quality of life for everyone who lives with seizure disorders. Our current strategic goals include broadening and strengthening of research, providing individuals and families with easy access to reliable information, and assuring access to appropriate medical care for those affected by seizures.
	FEED THE CHILDREN, INC. PO Box 36 Oklahoma City, OK 73101 Feed The Children is a Christian, international hunger and relief organization that delivers food, medicine and other necessities to children and their families who lack these essentials due to poverty, war, famine and natural and man-made disaster.
	FEED THE HUNGRY 1440 Dutch Valley Place Atlanta, GA 30324 Feed the Hungry Foundation began as a project of the Atlanta Chapter of the Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship, International. Until 1985, the Foundation was a seasonal ministry helping families only at Christmas. In that year, the trustees sought funding for its operations on a year-round basis. Today, major distribution still takes place at Christmas but an ongoing program reaches out to over one hundred different families every week.
	FEEDING AMERICA 35 E Wacker Dr, Ste 2000 Chicago, IL 60601 Our mission is to feed America''s hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger.
	FOOD BANK FOR NEW YORK CITY 355 Food Center Dr, Hunts Point Co-op Market Bronx, NY 10474 The mission of the Food Bank For New York City is to end hunger by organizing food, information and support for community survival and dignity.
	FREE FROM RELIGION FOUNDATION PO Box 750 Madison, WI 53701 Founded in 1976 and incorporated as a national organization in 1978, FFRF, Inc. takes lawsuits to correct violations of state/church separation and complains about governmental actions that establish or hinder the free exercise of religion.
	FRIENDS OF THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAM 1819 L Street, NW, Suite 900 Washington, DC 20036 Our mission is to: Increase awareness about global hunger issues; Mobilize support for hunger relief programs and activities; and Raise funds to support WFP operations and other activities that alleviate hunger.
	GLOUCESTER FISHERMEN'S WIVES 11-15 Parker Street Gloucester, MA 01930 The GFWA is a non-profit organization promoting the New England fishing industry, helping to preserve the Atlantic Ocean as a food supply for the world, and assisting active and retired fishermen and their families to live better lives.
	GREENPEACE 702 H St NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20001 Greenpeace Fund, Inc.''s mission is to halt environmental destruction and to promote solutions for future generations though public education, grassroots lobbying and grants to other environmental organizations.
	HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 121 Habitat Street Americus, GA 31709 [to work] "in partnership with God and people everywhere, to develop communities with people in need by building and renovating houses so that there are decent houses in decent communities in which people can live and grow into all that God intended."
	HEIFER INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION 1015 Louisiana St., P.O. Box 727 Little Rock, AR 72203 Heifer Foundation partners with people in the global movement to end hunger and poverty and care for the earth.
	HOLLOW EARTH RADIO PO BOX 70147 Seattle, WA 98127 We support the local music community in the Pacific Northwest by exposing works that have yet to be unearthed or have long been dormant. We acknowledge and celebrate raw talent (i.e. bedroom recordings) and imperfections. We talk to the musicians, reveal the stories behind the artists, and learn about the actual people involved. We highlight human experience with an emphasis on found sound and field recordings within American Culture.
	HOLLYROD FOUNDATION 9250 Wilshire Blvd, LL15 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 The HollyRod Foundation seeks to provide medical, physical and emotional support to Parkinson''s patients through The HollyRod Compassionate Care Program regardless of their ability to pay.
	HOPEGIVERS INTERNATIONAL P.O. Box 8808 Columbus, GA 31909 Our mission is to rescue abandoned orphans, widows, sick and needy people, regardless of race, social class or religion.
	HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN 1640 Rhode Island Ave, NW Washington, DC 20036 HRC envisions an America where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are ensured equality and embraced as full members of the American family at home, at work and in every community.
	HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE SOCIETY AMERICA 505 Eighth Avenue, Suite 902 New York, NY 10018 The Huntington''s Disease Society of America (HDSA) is a national non-profit voluntary health agency that is dedicated to finding a cure for HD while providing vital services to those affected by HD. HDSA educates the public and healthcare profesionals about Huntington''s Disease. HDSA funds both clinical and basic research while providing support and guidance for HD families through our national network of volunteer based chapters, as well as through our 21 HDSA Centers of Excellence - multi-disciplinary medical facilities with expertise in treating HD.
	INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR TIBET 1825 Jefferson Place, NW Washington, DC 20036 The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) works to promote human rights and democratic freedoms for the people of Tibet.
	INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S NETWORK P.O. Box 7695 Covington, WA 98042 To make sure every child has self worth. Through tutoring, educational, mentorships, medical and other various programs, ICN Networks support anywhere & from anyone to help children receive hope when they once had none.
	INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE MISSION P.O. Box 58147 Washington, DC 20037 International Justice Mission (IJM) is a human rights agency that secures justice for victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression.
	INVISIBLE CHILDREN INC 2705 Via Orange Way Spring Valley, CA 91978 Invisible Children Inc. changes culture, policy, and lives through collisions of power and poverty. We do so with media that brings the tragedy and hope of Northern Uganda to the Western world.
	KFTC 39 Presidential Circle Hampton, NH 03842 Kupenda ("to love" in Kiswahili) for the children is a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt Christian based organization that exists to meet the needs of children, with disabilities. Ultimately the goal is that these children will feel that they are loved and accepted.
	KIVA MICROFUNDS 3180 18th Street, Suite 201 San Francisco, CA 94110 Kiva.org exists to alleviate global poverty, and does so by bringing together low-income entrepreneurs in the developing world and people looking to participate in the fight against global poverty. The idea for Kiva was born in 2004 when the founders were working with a microfinance institution in Uganda. They were amazed by the powerful, positive impact of microfinance, but saw no way to participate themselves (they had $50 to loan to a Ugandan farmer, but how?).
	LIFEBEAT 630 Ninth Ave., Suite 1010 New York, NY 10036 LIFEbeat, the Music Industry Fights AIDS is a national non-profit organization dedicated to reaching America''s youth with the message of HIV/AIDS prevention. LIFEbeat mobilizes the talents and resources of the music industry to raise awareness to provide support to the AIDS community.
	LIVESTRONG P.O. Box 161150 Austin, TX 78716 The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) unites people through programs and experiences to empower cancer survivors to live life on their own terms and to raise awareness and funds for the fight against cancer. The LAF focuses on cancer prevention, access to screening and care, research and quality of life for cancer survivors. The LAF''s goal is to make cancer a national priority.
	MAKE IT RIGHT (NOLA) PO Box 58009 New Orleans, LA 70158 The Mission of Make It Right is clear: to be a catalyst for redevelopment in the Lower Ninth Ward by building a neighborhood of safe, healthy homes, inspired by Cradle to Cradle thinking and high quality design, that celebrates the spirit of the community.
	MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION 3550 N Central Ave, Ste 300 Phoenix, AZ 85012 The Make-A-Wish Foundation of America grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.
	MARK SANDMAN MUSIC PROJECT 191 Highland Ave B-7 Somerville, MA 02143 The Sandman Music Project dedicated to bringing children and music together to foster recreational, educational, and artistic goals. The Project's after-school, evening and weekend programs will provide children with opportunities to participate in music ensembles, learn song and lyric writing skills, take part in music recording and production, and perform at events showcasing their achievements.
	MDA 3300 E Sunrise Dr Tucson, AZ 85718 MDA combats these diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive medical and community services, and far-reaching professional and public health education. The Association's programs are funded almost entirely by individual private contributors.
	MERCY FOR ANIMALS PO Box 363 Columbus, OH 43216 Mercy For Animals is dedicated to establishing and defending the rights of all animals.
	MSPCA-ANGELL 350 South Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02130 The mission of MSPCA-Angell is to protect animals, relieve their suffering, advance their health and welfare, prevent cruelty and work for a just and compassionate society.
	MUSIC DRIVES US FOUNDATION 14 Leslie Road Winchester, MA 01890 To enhance musical education opportunities for all ages and demographics throughout New England.
	MUSIC FOR RELIEF c/o GSO, 15260 Ventura Blvd., Suite #2100 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 To respond to natural disasters and help victims recover and rebuild with an emphasis on housing, education programs and resources. The second goal of Music For Relief is to prevent and decrease future natural disasters by reducing greenhouse gasses, seeking renewable forms of energy and educating the public about climate change.
	MUSICARES 3402 Pico Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90405 MusiCares services and resources cover a wide range of financial, medical and personal emergencies, and each case is treated with integrity and confidentiality. MusiCares also focuses the resources and attention of the music industry on human service issues that directly impact the health and welfare of the music community.
	NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FREE CLINICS INC. 1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 The National Association of Free Clinics provides research, education and resources to promote, strengthen and advocate for member organizations and the communities they serve.
	NATIONAL MS SOCIETY 733 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017 the National MS Society is a collective of passionate individuals who want to do something about MS now - to move together toward a world free of multiple sclerosis.
	NATL. CTR. ON FAMILY HOMELESSNESS 181 Wells Ave Newton Centre, MA 02459 The mission of The National Center on Family Homelessness is to discover what works, to educate and inspire, and to take action to end family homelessness.
	PETA 501 Front St Norfolk, VA 23510 PETA operates under the simple principle that animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, or use for entertainment. PETA focuses its attention on the four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods of time: on factory farms, in laboratories, in the fur trade, and in the entertainment industry.
	PLANNED PARENTHOOD 434 West 33rd St New York, NY 10001 Planned Parenthood believes in the fundamental right of each individual, throughout the world, to manage his or her fertility, regardless of the individual's income, marital status, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or residence. We believe that reproductive self-determination must be voluntary and preserve the individual's right to privacy. We further believe that such self-determination will contribute to an enhancement of the quality of life, strong family relationships, and population stability.
	PRISON FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES 44180 Riverside Pkwy Lansdowne, VA 20176 Its programs reach prisoners, ex-prisoners, and families of prisoners in all 50 states and, through Prison Fellowship International, in 110 countries worldwide. PF''s mission is to seek the transformation of prisoners and their reconciliation to God, family, and community through the power and truth of Jesus Christ, and the transformation of believers as they apply biblical thinking to all of life, enabling them to transform their communities through the grace and truth of Jesus Christ.
	ROCK FOR KIDS 314 West Institutes Place BW Chicago, IL 60610 Rock For Kids is a non-profit organization that provides support, hope, inspiration and assistance to underserved children and teens. Realizing that music can be a positive motivator in a young person's life, Rock For Kids provides free year-round music education for children in need. Rock For Kids positively impacts and celebrates young lives by offering access to safe and constructive learning experiences through which children may challenge themselves, build self-esteem and explore their own creative potential.
	SALVATION ARMY 615 Slaters Ln Alexandria, VA 22313 From assisting hurricane survivors to combating substance abuse, The Salvation Army serves the needs of more than 35 million people nationwide each year - helping more people in more ways than any other national charity.
	SAVE DARFUR 2120 L St. NW, Ste 335 Washington, DC 20037 In response to a crisis of disastrous dimensions, the Save Darfur Coalition has created a growing and engaged activist network that has demonstrated its commitment to ending the genocide in Darfur. The Coalition--consisting of over 180 US organizations representing 130 million people--has helped pull together two well attended and widely covered national rallies, two successful global events, a postcard campaign that sent more than one million messages to President Bush demanding a U.S. response to the genocide, a visit to Chad, and meetings with world leaders to advance the prospect of peace.
	SELF-REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP 3880 San Rafael Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90065 For three quarters of a century, Self-Realization Fellowship, a worldwide religious organization with international headquarters in Los Angeles, has been dedicated to carrying on the spiritual and humanitarian work of Paramahansa Yogananda.Through our worldwide service, we seek to foster a spirit of greater understanding and goodwill among the diverse people and nations of our global family, and to help those of all cultures and creeds to realize and express more fully in their lives the beauty, nobility, and divinity of the human spirit.
	SIERRA CLUB 85 Second St, Ste 750 San Francisco, CA 94105 The mission of The Sierra Club Foundation is to advance the preservation and protection of the natural environment by empowering the citizenry, especially democratically based grassroots organizations, with charitable resources to further the cause of environmental protection.
	SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER 400 Washington Avenue Montgomery, AL 36104 The Southern Poverty Law Center was founded in 1971 as a small civil rights law firm. Today, SPLC is internationally known for its tolerance education programs, its legal victories against white supremacists and its tracking of hate groups.
	SPARC INC. 4650 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Suite 116B Norcross, GA 30093 SPARC''s mission is to empower and equip single parents with the necessary tools, resources and support to enable them to create a healthy home environment and nurture their children into productive and successful adults.
	ST. JUDE'S 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 The mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
	SURFRIDER FOUNDATION PO Box 6010 San Clemente, CA 92674 The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of our world''s oceans, waves and beaches, for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education (C.A.R.E.). Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers in Malibu, California who were concerned about threats to their local break, the Surfrider Foundation now maintains over 50,000 members and 80 grassroots chapters worldwide.
	SUSAN KOMEN BREAST CANCER 5005 LBJ Fwy, Ste 250 Dallas, TX 75244 To eradicate breast cancer as a life threatening disease by advancing research, education, screening and treatment.
	THE CHILDREN'S ROOM 1210 Massachusetts Avenue Arlington, MA 02476 The Children''s Room helps grieving children, teens and families in our community to go on living fully. We connect children and families who have experienced the death of someone close to them.
	THE FORT WORTH HOPE CENTER 3625 E. Loop 820 South Fort Worth, TX 76119 The main emphasis of the HOPE Center is to feed the hungry, provide clothing and offer education for lifesytle training and job placement for individuals living in Dallas and Tarrant Counties.
	THE FORTUNE SOCIETY 53 West 23rd Street, 8th Floor New York, NY 10010 The Fortune Society''s mission is to support successful re-entry from prison and promote alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities. We do this by: BELIEVING in the power of individuals to change, BUILDING LIVES through service programs shaped by the needs and experience of our clients, and CHANGING MINDS through education and advocacy that work to rectify unjust and brutal criminal justice policies.
	THE LILITH FUND PO Box 684949 Austin, TX 78768 We envision a society in which equal access to abortion is guaranteed for all women, regardless of economic situation. The Lilith Fund believes in reproductive equity. The right to choose an abortion is meaningless without access to abortion services. Restrictions on abortion access and funding are discriminatory because they especially burden low-income women. We oppose all efforts to restrict abortion rights and are committed to fighting for access to abortion for all women. The Lilith Fund assists Texas women in exercising their fundamental right to abortion by removing barriers to access.
	TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS INC. 37 Derby ST., PO Box 206 Cocoa, FL 32923 The organization provides support for and assistance to people who suffer from depression, addiction, self-injury, and thoughts of suicide.
	UNICEF 125 Maiden Lane New York, NY 10038 As the oldest of 36 national committees for UNICEF throughout the world, the mission of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF is to promote the survival, protection, and development of all children worldwide through fundraising, advocacy, and education. Our work is accomplished through a collaborative tapestry of individuals, non-governmental organizations, corporate partners, faith-based organizations, the media, grass-roots groups, and children themselves, all of whom have joined UNICEF to help shape a world where the basic needs and human rights of every child are realized.
	UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS Two Brattle Square Cambridge, MA 02238 Established in 1969, we seek to ensure that all people have clean air, energy and transportation, as well as food that is produced in a safe and sustainable manner. We strive for a future that is free from the threats of global warming and nuclear war, and a planet that supports a rich diversity of life. Sound science guides our efforts to secure changes in government policy, corporate practices and consumer choices that will protect and improve the health of our environment globally, nationally and in communities throughout the United States.
	UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, INC. 2111 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1200 Arlington, VA 22201 The USO mission is to provide morale, welfare and recreation-type services to uniformed military Personnel. The original intent of Congress and enduring style of USO delivery is to represent the American people by extending a "Touch of Home" to their military members. Thus, although some USO programs/services are similar to those provided by other agencies, the hallmark of the USO has been and will continue to be HOW, as much as WHAT, services are provided.
	UNITED WAY OF AMERICA 701 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Founded in 1887, United Way of America's mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities. United Way of America is the national organization dedicated to leading the United Way movement. Common focus areas include helping children and youth achieve their potential, promoting financial stability and independence, and improving people's health. Our goal is to create long-lasting changes by addressing the underlying causes of problems.
	VEGAN OUTREACH PO Box 30865 Tucson, AZ 85751 Vegan Outreach is dedicated to reducing animal suffering by promoting informed, ethical eating. 99% of animals killed in the U.S. each year die to be eaten; Vegan Outreach is working to expose and end cruelty to animals through the widespread distribution of our illustrated booklets: Why Vegan, Even If You Like Meat, and Compassionate Choices, along with our follow-up Guide to Cruelty-Free Eating.
	VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION 1515 Broadway, Ste 2063 New York, NY 10036 The VH1 Save The Music Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring instrumental music education in American public schools, and raising awareness about the importance of music as part of each child''s complete education. Since 1997, the VH1 Save the Music Foundation has provided $43 million worth of new musical instruments to more than 1,600 public schools in more than 100 cities around the country, impacting the lives of more than 1.2 million public school students.
	WALK FOR HUNGER 145 Border St East Boston, MA 02128 Project Bread makes emergency food accessible to those who would otherwise go hungry; educates, mobilizes, and empowers people through its signature event, The Walk for Hunger, and other avenues of action; conducts research and develops innovative solutions to end hunger; and, in partnership with others, advocates freedom from hunger across the Commonwealth. Project Bread brings hungry families a wide range of solutions that provide immediate relief and long-term support.
	WELLSPRING HOUSE 302 ESSEX AVENUE Gloucester, MA 01930 To provide shelter and direct assistance to the community
	WILDLIFE WARRIORS USA INC. C/O Chapel & York, PMB293 601 Penn Ave NW - Ste 900 Washington, DC 20004 We are working towards making a positive difference to the planet by working on a select number of programs that provide long-term solutions for the conservation and preservation of wildlife all over the globe.
	WMNF 88.5 FM 1210 East Martin Luther King Boulevard Tampa, FL 33603 WMNF first went on the air in September, 1979. We are an independent grassroots media organization that entertains, educates and unites the community around our shared values. WMNF is volunteer-powered and listener-sponsored, providing the listening community with eclectic music as well as non-mainstream news, views and public affairs programming. WMNF is licensed to the Nathan B. Stubblefield Foundation, a non-profit organization established solely to operate WMNF.
	WOMEN FOR WOMEN INTERNATIONAL 4455 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20008 Women for Women International helps women in war-torn regions rebuild their lives by giving them financial and emotional support, job skills training, rights education, access to capital and assistance for small business development.
	WOMENS INTERNATIONAL CENTER PO Box 880736 San Diego, CA 92168 Acknowledging, Honoring, Encouraging and Enriching Women. OUR VALUES & VISION: By demanding excellence of itself, utilizing the excellence of social and community leaders and publicly honoring excellence in others, Women''s International Center reaches to assist and empower women, and those developing into womanhood, all over the world to rise to their fullest potential and to impact the world in a positive way.
	WOMENSHELTER OF LONG BEACH 930 Pacific Ave. Long Beach, CA 90813 The mission of WomenShelter of Long Beach is to help end the cycle of domestic violence through education, intervention and prevention. WomenShelter assists victims and their children to transition to a secure, permanent living situation free from the trauma of violence by providing safe shelter and supportive services to victims of family abuse.
	WORLD WILDLIFE FUND (WWF) 1250 24th St NW Washington, DC 20037 WWF's mission is the conservation of nature. Using the best available scientific knowledge and advancing that knowledge where we can, we work to preserve the diversity and abundance of life on Earth and the health of ecological systems.
	WSPA Lincoln Plaza, 89 South St., Ste. 201 Boston, MA 02111 WSPA's mission is build a united global animal welfare movement. Our vision is a world where animal welfare matters, and animal cruelty ends