NOAA's Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)
2008 - National Capital Area - Charity Highlights
The following charity highlights are examples of the hundreds of chairities that may be found in the CFC Catalog of Caring. Their listing here is not an endorsement of, or request to donate to, a particular charity, but only an example of the work that CFC supports. This listing will be updated each week of the NOAA CFC program.
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Environment |
Chesapeake Bay FoundationCBF works cooperatively with government, business, and citizens to keep pollution and other harmful activities from polluting the Bay; restoring the Bay’s essential habitats; and inspiring and educating citizens to take positive action. http://www.cbf.org |
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International |
Heifer InternationalHeifer International’s mission is to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and to care for the earth by giving people knowledge, resources, skills, and hope through long-term, sustainable solutions. See how Heifer helped bring a home to an orphaned family in Africa, just one example of their work. http://www.heifer.org and videos of their work at http://www.heifer.org/site/c.edJRKQNiFiG/b.476481/# |
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Health |
Joseph's HouseJoseph’s House was established in the 1980s to provide a home, nursing services, and community for formerly homeless men and women in metropolitan Washington, DC, who are terminally ill and in the last weeks or months of their illness. They provide nursing care, emotional support, spiritual nourishment, and addiction recovery support. http://www.josephshouse.org |
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Animals |
Puppies Behing BarsPuppies Behind Bars trains inmates to raise puppies to become explosive detection canines for law enforcement and service dogs for the disabled, including veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. To learn how a single puppy can change the lives of so many, check out this short video. http://www.puppiesbehindbars.com |
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Arts |
The Art LeagueFounded in 1954, the Art League seeks to stimulate and encourage artists by operating a gallery with many opportunities for members within metropolitan Washington, DC. The Art League also operates a school more than 2,000 students per term and a supply store for the purchase of art supplies by students and members. http://www.theartleague.org |
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Society |
City YearCity Year Washington, DC, unites young people from all backgrounds for a year of full-time service, giving them the skills and opportunities to change the world. City Year corps members work in Washington, DC, schools, after-school programs, and neighborhoods as tutors, mentors, and role models. As powerful role models, these young leaders make a difference in the lives of children and transform schools and neighborhoods across DC by helping to address pressing community problems. |