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We build opportunity by creating quality homes with holistic resident services. We drive change through innovation, genuine partnerships, and responsible investment.
Discover and connect with 90+ Arlington-serving nonprofits. Bookmark this page as it will be updated regularly.
We’ve compiled self-reported information from 501(c)(3) organizations serving Arlington County here. Search by keyword, area of impact, or filters including: populations served, type of work, population scope, leadership demographics and budget size. Click “learn more” to open an organization’s full profile. Here you can find links to their website, social media, and financials, mission and program statements, info on how to get involved, and more! Other resources you might find helpful include Volunteer Arlington, which connects individuals, groups, and businesses with local volunteer opportunities, and Propublica’s Nonprofit Explorer, which is a free resource for browsing nonprofit tax returns. Charity Navigator is another popular resource for vetting nonprofit organizations. If you have any questions or feedback about the directory, please contact us.
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We build opportunity by creating quality homes with holistic resident services. We drive change through innovation, genuine partnerships, and responsible investment.
Our mission is to champion a vibrant visual arts community by providing exhibition space, studios, professional development, and creative experiences for Arlington’s community.
The Arlington Boathouse Foundation's mission is to provide access for Arlington residents to the Potomac River.
Arlington Community Foundation uses the power of philanthropy and its role as community convener and catalyst to improve the quality of life in Arlington and beyond.
We are an independent, community-based non-profit food pantry that provides dignified access to nutritious supplemental groceries to all our neighbors in need.
Arlington for Justice is a community-driven organization bringing a new era of public safety to our neighborhoods
Arlington Free Clinic advances health equity by providing comprehensive, whole-person healthcare to our neighbors who would otherwise lack access
Our mission is to improve our community by building knowledge of our diverse history.
The Montessori curriculum is based on the philosophy that a child is responsible for his or her own self-discovery and self-construction...
To enable seniors to continue living safely, independently, and with an enhanced quality of life in their own homes and communities as they age by providing access to support services and social programs.
The organization's mission is to nurture the resilience of adults with mental health, substance use, and homelessness challenges.
We make classical music accessible to every Arlington citizen, to promote the value of classical music in our civic life, and to build strong, creative partnerships with schools, local government, businesses and other organizations.
Provide quality soccer programs and experiences for youth of all abilities, backgrounds and financial means to encourage personal growth, promote a love for the game, and advance soccer in Arlington and surrounding communities.
Arlington Thrive provides timely assistance to help our neighbors in need so they can develop the capacity to be stable, secure and thrive in their jobs, health and homes.
Aspire's mission is to expand learning opportunities that help historically underserved young people fulfill their potential through afterschool and summer learning programs that connect families, schools, and communities.
Avant Bard is dedicated to showcasing the best emerging talent in the region mentored by seasoned, professional theatre artists and providing meaningful exposure to theatre and related arts through cutting-edge outreach and education programs that promote diversity and community dialogue
The mission at Bridges is to guide children and families out of homelessness and into stability and self-sufficiency.
Our mission is to provide and serve our clients with resources, education, enrichment and economic opportunities.
CYFA uses collective impact, restorative practices, education, and advocacy to transform system and create sustainable community conditions for children, youth, and families to thrive in safe and healthy communities.
Our mission is to collect new and clean, excellent quality used clothing from the community, and distribute it free-of-charge to low-income school-aged children in a welcoming space.
Our mission is to foster a vibrant, safe, connected, and diverse Columbia Pike community.
Doorways creates pathways out of homelessness, domestic violence, and sexual assault leading to safe, stable, and empowered lives.
The mission of the Dream Project is to empower students whose immigration status creates barriers to education by working with them to access and succeed in college through scholarships, mentoring, and scholar, alumni, and family support.
EcoAction Arlington educates, advocates, and acts to create a sustainable community by improving our natural environment, encouraging environmentally-friendly behaviors, ensuring environmental justice, and addressing the climate crisis.
Our mission is to foster cultural exchange by sharing the rich heritage of Argentina—including its music, cuisine, and traditions—with diverse communities in Arlington. We are committed to promoting volunteerism and supporting small businesses, all while nurturing global education opportunities for young people in Arlington, Virginia.
Our mission is to serve as a vital source of food and fellowship for people in need in the Arlington community.
In existence since 1992, the Friends is a group of individuals who support Arlington’s mental health programs, especially Clarendon House, and individuals served by Arlington’s Behavioral Healthcare Division.
We enable a strong, vibrant, engaged community using our libraries as a place to read, learn, work, create, congregate, and share ideas.
The Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail supports the National Park Service in keeping the trail safe and welcoming for all users through education, trail maintenance, and community events.
Through the power of philanthropy, we seek and celebrate generosity to carry out the mission of Goodwin House, to provide financial security to residents, to enable staff to thrive in their careers, and to support innovation, thus enhancing the lives of older adults and those who care for them.
The Jennifer Bush-Lawson Foundation serves economically vulnerable mothers and babies by increasing access to much-needed health care support, conducting research to affect systemic change, and ensuring they have the supplies needed to bring baby home.
Make known the gifts of people with intellectual disabilities, revealed through mutually transforming relationships.
At Little Beginnings we believe that each child is entitled to responsive and respectful care, attuned to his or her developmental abilities, individual temperament, and interests. Through a collaborative framework, parents and teachers work together to create an inclusive, safe and nurturing environment where all children will grow and thrive.
Meals on Wheels of Arlington, Virginia, is a largely volunteer organization delivering meals to homebound residents in Arlington, Virginia.
Arlington Outdoor Education Association creates opportunities for all Arlington Public School students to experience hands-on STEM outdoor education that extends traditional classroom by conserving undeveloped land and building inspiring learning facilities.
PathForward’s mission is to transform lives by delivering housing solutions and pathways to stability.
Harnessing the power of bikes to help youth build passion, purpose, and a place in the community.
Piano & More’s mission is to provide our community with a fun and contemporary approach to education, opportunity, and events concerning the musical arts no matter the background.
Ensuring babies and young children have new, quality, culturally relevant books of their own that are mirrors and windows into their everyday lives and communities
SEEC offers assistance to Latino immigrants in need of employment, training, and referral services to meet their immediate needs.
To promote and support Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium as an accessible community resource for all people to learn, engage, and be inspired by the wonders of science and the universe.
The Marjorie F. Hughes Fund for Children promotes the health and well-being of Arlington Public School students through the thoughtful collaboration with public health nurses, APS staff, and community organizations...
Our Mission is to provide a dynamic, nurturing and personalized education that inspires a passion for learning, self-discovery and connection to the community.
Our mission brings a proactive approach and introduces a 'new concept' to the youth sports industry, combining sports and community service to empower and equip youth with essential social and emotional life skills to create positive change for the betterment of humanity
Create opportunities for Arlington youth to play Ultimate, have fun, and grow as individuals and community members. Build a safe and welcoming community for players, coaches, and parents where “Spirit of the Game” is of paramount importance.