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A collaborative multi-state effort by Extension Services across the country to improve the delivery of services to citizens affected by disasters.
www.agctr.lsu.edu/eden/
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Mission is to educate and promote awareness of volunteerism, and to raise funds for various charities in America.
www.americashelpinghands.org/
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Helps build housing that lets homeless and disabled people connect to homes, health care, jobs, and the community.
www.csh.org/
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In each chapter, citizen volunteers provide support to emotionally traumatized citizens immediately after tragedy strikes.
www.tipnational.org
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National membership organization of conservation professionals dedicated to preserving the art and historic artifacts of America's cultural heritage for future generations.
aic.stanford.edu/
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Helps local organizations in rural America build affordable homes. Includes information about loans, technical assistance, training, links, publications and relevant articles.
www.ruralhome.org
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A nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the administration of juvenile justice, research into the incidence, cause, and the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
www.gangfreekids.org/
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Works to preserve and rehabilitate the houses of low-income homeowners, particularly the elderly, disabled and families with children. Includes news, programs and FAQ.
www.rebuildingtogether.org/
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Organization devoted to preserving traditional foodways and educating people about food as a center of community. Membership information and press clippings.
www.slowfoodusa.org/
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National project to instruct and inspire people to record each others' stories in sound. How to participate, a question generator, and excerpts of stories from their archives.
storycorps.net/
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Nonpartisan group of advocacy, policy and research organizations dedicated to strengthening rural America. Frequently asked questions, news, statistics, and how to help.
www.8055.org/
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Neighborhoods, USA is a national non-profit organization committed to building and strengthening neighborhood organizations.
www.nusa.org/
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National organization representing the interests of the 1,000 Community Action Agencies (CAAs) working to fight poverty at the local level.
www.communityactionpartnership.com/
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Working for education and social reform through the use of hip-hop music. Conducts summit meetings, helps young people register to vote and encourages legislative reform.
www.hsan.org/
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Aims to help create bicycle-friendly and walkable communities across North America by encouraging and supporting the efforts of individuals, organizations, and agencies.
www.bikewalk.org/
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National organization of motorcycle enthusiasts who attend funerals and honor returning veterans.
www.patriotguard.org/
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Listing numerous upcoming talks and events by or for Cambridge graduates, whilst raising funds for the fenland University.
www.cantab.org/
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