Nonprofit Directory

 

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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703 Warriors

Health

Human Services

Mental Health

Substance Abuse

Inspires youth through free development and mentorship programs.

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Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC)

Education

Housing & Shelter

Human Services

We build opportunity by creating quality homes with holistic resident services. We drive change through innovation, genuine partnerships, and responsible investment.

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Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC)

Food

Human Services

We are an independent, community-based non-profit food pantry that provides dignified access to nutritious supplemental groceries to all our neighbors in need.

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Arlington Free Clinic

Health

Human Services

Arlington Free Clinic advances health equity by providing comprehensive, whole-person healthcare to our neighbors who would otherwise lack access

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Arlington Peer Recovery Center (of Recovery Program Solutions of Virginia)

Food

Human Services

Mental Health

Substance Abuse

The organization's mission is to nurture the resilience of adults with mental health, substance use, and homelessness challenges.

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Arlington Thrive

Economic Mobility & Workforce Development

Education

Human Services

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.

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Aspire Afterschool Learning

Education

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.

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Bridges to Independence

Economic Mobility & Workforce Development

Housing & Shelter

Human Services

The mission at Bridges is to guide children and families out of homelessness and into stability and self-sufficiency. 

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Britepaths

Economic Mobility & Workforce Development

Britepaths provides short-term safety-net services to our neighbors in need while empowering them to work toward long-term self-sufficiency.

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Centro de Apoyo Familiar

Economic Mobility & Workforce Development

Environment

Housing & Shelter

Human Services

Transform communities through economic, social and educational empowerment in collaboration with community and faith-based organizations.

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Communities in Schools of Northern Virginia

Education

Human Services

At Communities In Schools, we surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

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Doorways

Housing & Shelter

Human Services

Mental Health

Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence

Doorways creates pathways out of homelessness, domestic violence, and sexual assault leading to safe, stable, and empowered lives.

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Dream Project

Education

Equity & Justice

Human Services

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.

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ECDC African Community Center

Economic Mobility & Workforce Development

Education

Human Services

Enable and empower refugees on their path toward building safe, sustainable lives.

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Edu-Futuro (Educacion Para Nuestro Futuro Founded By Escuela Bolivia)

Economic Mobility & Workforce Development

Education

Human Services

The mission of Edu-Futuro is to empower immigrant and underserved youth and families through mentorship, education, leadership development, parent engagement, and workforce development.

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ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia (ECNV)

Human Services

Empowering People with Disabilities to Live Independently. 

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Festival Argentino

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Civic & Community Engagement

Voluntarism & Philanthropy

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.

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Goodwin Living Foundation

Health

Human Services

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.

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Greater DC Diaper Bank

Health

Human Services

Greater DC Diaper Bank’s mission is to support vulnerable families in our region by collaborating with partners to distribute essential baby and hygiene products and expand access to critical services.

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Just Neighbors

Economic Mobility & Workforce Development

Human Services

Legal Services

Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence

To provide high-quality immigration legal services to low-income immigrants, asylees and refugees in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia; and, to build community among clients, staff, volunteers and the larger society through education, advocacy, and volunteerism.

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Kitchen of Purpose (La Cocina VA)

Economic Mobility & Workforce Development

Education

Food

Human Services

Kitchen of Purpose uses the power of food to change lives. An agent for socio-economic change, the Kitchen of Purpose generates workforce and entrepreneurship development and provides healthy food assistance in the D.C. metro area.

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Liberty’s Promise

Civic & Community Engagement

Economic Mobility & Workforce Development

Education

Liberty's Promise supports young immigrants in need while encouraging them to be active and conscientious American citizens.

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NAMI Northern Virginia

Human Services

Mental Health

Our mission is to serve Northern Virginia individuals, family members, and friends affected by mental health challenges through awareness, education, support, advocacy, and collaboration with community partners.

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National Chamber Ensemble (NCE)

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Education

The Mission of the National Chamber Ensemble (NCE) is to entertain as well as provide opportunities to appreciate and enjoy the art of chamber music, bringing together performers, audiences and composers.

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Nature Forward

Civic & Community Engagement

Education

Environment

Nature Forward inspires residents of the greater Washington, DC, region to appreciate, understand, and protect their natural environment through outdoor experiences, education, and advocacy.

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Neighborhood Health

Health

Human Services

Mental Health

Our mission is to improve health and advance health equity in Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax by providing high quality primary care regardless of ability to pay.

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Project Knitwell

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Human Services

Mental Health

Project Knitwell helps people facing challenges by providing knitting instruction and shared community opportunities that promote wellness and resilience.

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Reading is Fundamental of Northern Virginia, Inc

Education

Books change lives. Reading Is Fundamental of Northern Virginia works to improve children’s lives by providing books to encourage an early and sustained love of reading, to augment reading opportunities and skills through book access and the development of home book libraries, and to help address the alarming and growing U.S. literacy crisis.

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Restoration Immigration Legal Aid (RILA)

Legal Services

RILA supports immigrants in our community by providing excellent, pro bono immigration legal assistance to those who are most vulnerable and who have the fewest resources: asylum seekers and immigrant children.

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Shirlington Employment and Education Center (SEEC)

Economic Mobility & Workforce Development

Human Services

SEEC offers assistance to Latino immigrants in need of employment, training, and referral services to meet their immediate needs.

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Specially Adapted Resource Clubs (SPARC)

Equity & Justice

Health

Human Services

Recreation

SPARC's mission is to provide adults with severe and multiple disabilities enduring learning opportunities, social connections, and a rightful and meaningful place in our community.

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The Fenwick Foundation

Health

Human Services

Mental Health

The Fenwick Foundation is focused on improving quality of life, health and wellbeing in ways that are not addressed or “below the radar.”

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The Marjorie Hughes Fund

Health

Human Services

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...

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