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We will donate $1 for every government member that joins GovLoop between now and December 15. You can suggest as many charities as you like and you’ll have up to 5 votes. Feel free to comment on the options, too.
The charity with the most votes as of 11:59p ET on December 15 below gets the loot.More info at awesomegov.org
93 results found
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green stuxk for everyone
taking green and going further with stuxk
1 vote -
World Vision (http://www.worldvision.org/)
World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.
10 votes -
Adventures for the Cure - http://adventuresforthecure.com
Adventures for the Cure is a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization and USA Cycling Club that exists to raise awareness for diabetes, to show adults and children diagnosed with diabetes and their families how leading a healthy and active lifestyle can move you beyond your perceived limits, and to raise funds for diabetes research.
In addition to our programs and services, such as the Extreme Weekend for Children with Diabetes camps, the organization also raises awareness and funds for other causes that the board of directors has selected.1,172 votes -
Teardrops to Rainbows
http://www.teardropstorainbows.org/templates/System/default.asp?id=39901
Teardrops to Rainbows (T2R) is a recognized 501(c)(3), organization based in Fairfax, Virginia which provides support, services and financial assistance to area children with cancer and their families. T2R plays an active role in helping families through the many stages of treatment for a life-threatening illness. Thank you for making 2008 such a great year. We hope 2009 will be even better.
2009...Our Seventh Year -- The Year of the T(w)een!
Our focus in 2009, while continuing to support oncology children (and their families) of all ages throughout our network of hospitals (INOVA, Georgetown and Childrens’ National Medical Center)…
844 votes -
Code for America
We believe there is a wealth of talent in the web industry eager to contribute to the rebuilding of America. We witness this, for example, in the many community based efforts to open city data and the corresponding data mine efforts that have come online in major cities. Our mission is to connect Web 2.0 talent with cities that need it. Are you a proven, civic-minded hacker or designer? We want you to code for America. Are you part of a data rich, resource thin municipality that just needs to get stuff done? We invite you to share those concerns,…
317 votes -
The Children's Inn
The Children’s Inn at NIH is a "place like home" for sick children and their families. http://www.childrensinn.org
182 votes -
DCCandlelighters www.dccandlelighters.org
DC Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit support group for families with children diagnosed with cancer in the Washington, DC metropolitan area (including Northern Virginia and Maryland ) and consists of volunteer parents who have had a child with cancer, and others who have an interest and a passion for childhood cancer issues. We believe no family should have to face the uncertain world of cancer alone, and therefore we provide emotional and educational support to families. We are affiliated with the National Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation.
149 votes -
Open Forum Foundation
http://openforumfoundation.org
We're preparing for a new era in responsive government - one that's based on the capabilities provided by the Internet and social media. We recently launched GovLuv, a Twitter solution oriented around communication with government officials, and CongressCamp, a growing community that connects Congressional staff with social media experts to improve their ability to engage with Citizens. We believe that any solution must make it easier for citizens and government staff alike. We are transparent, collaborative, participatory, and neutral.
75 votes -
Earth Island Institute
www.earthisland.org. Program acts as an incubator for start-up environmental projects,
109 votes -
WiserEarth http://www.wiserearth.org
This is an INCREDIBLE organization using social media to connect individuals and nonprofit orgranizations working globally on environmental and social justice causes. The site that has the largest directory of nonprofit organizations and is developed by volunteers. Make your vote count by empowering orgaizations around the world with WiserEarth.
46 votes -
FEDERAL EMPLOYEE EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE FUND WWW.FEEA.ORG
The only charity providing educational and emergency financial assistance exclusively to civilian federal and postal employees. Providing full college scholarships to children who lost a federal employee parent in the Oklahoma City Federal Building Bombing and and/or the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon
34 votes -
Special Love: for children with cancer
http://www.speciallove.org
Every kid has the right to be a kid.
That's why Special Love gives children and young adults with cancer and their families a chance to enjoy normal childhood activities that healthy kids often take for granted. From week-long camps, like Camp Fantastic and BRASS Camp (for siblings), to weekend retreats for families, teens, and young adults, Special Love's programs represent a community of support that shows kids with cancer and their families that they are not alone.44 votes -
National Academy of Public Administration - www.napawash.org
The National Academy of Public Administration is a non-profit, independent coalition of top public management and organizational leaders who tackle the nation’s most critical and complex challenges. With a network of more than 650 distinguished Fellows and an experienced professional staff, the Academy is uniquely qualified and trusted across government to provide objective advice and practical solutions based on systematic research and expert analysis. Established in 1967 and chartered by Congress, the Academy continues to make a positive impact by helping federal, state and local governments respond effectively to current circumstances and changing conditions.
46 votes -
The FEW Foundation for Education and Training www.fewfoundation.org
The FEW Foundation for Education and Training (FEW Foundation) is a tax-exempt charity focused on helping women enhance their career opportunities through education and training.
32 votes -
Susan G Komen
Cancer~fight against breast cancer
www.komen.org/35 votes -
American Society for Public Administration - www.aspanet.org
Since 1939, ASPA has been the nation's most respected society representing all forums in the public service arena. We are advocates for greater effectiveness in government, agents of goodwill and professionalism, publishers of democratic journalism, purveyors of progressive theory and practice and providers of global citizenship.
ASPA advances the art, science, teaching and practice of public and nonprofit administration through its programs and services and fosters core public service values including: accountability and performance, professionalism, social equity, and ethics at the local, national and international levels.
Through its programs and services, ASPA seeks to improve public service by helping members…
47 votes -
charity: water
charity: water is a non-profit organization bringing clean, safe drinking water to people in developing nations. charitywater.org
32 votes -
Hold Congress Accountable!
At a time when Government is on the verge of Change, let's use technology to hold our congress members accountable. www.My-Representative.org helps us to support great Causes through our Legislators. We can rally together and have our voices counted in real time. In addition, the Reports can expose evil an illustrate for all to see, for example: http://www.my-representative.org/report.php?csn=111&RegionCode=AK-01
15 votes -
Young AFCEA Bethesda - http://www.bethesda-afcea.org/yafcea/
The Young AFCEA Council of the Bethesda Chapter of AFCEA connects young professionals who work either in government and for government contractors. We focus on those working in and for civilian agencies in areas of communications, IT, intelligence, and security.
39 votes -
Young Government Leaders
Donate for Young Government Leaders - younggovernmentleaders.org - premier association for young feds.
26 votes
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