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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Aaliyah in Action

Health

Human Services

Mental Health

Aaliyah in Action provides women, birthing people and families with tangible bereavement support, in the form of self-care packages and support books, after experiencing a perinatal, neonatal or infant loss.

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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 Artists Alliance (Gallery Underground)

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Civic & Community Engagement

Education

Our mission is to champion a vibrant visual arts community by providing exhibition space, studios, professional development, and creative experiences for Arlington’s community.

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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 Neighborhood Village

Civic & Community Engagement

Human Services

Voluntarism & Philanthropy

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.

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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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Boolean Girl

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Education

The mission of Boolean Girl is to diversify STEM by teaching and inspiring girls, low-income students, and underrepresented youth in grades three to eight through meaningful, hands-on instruction and sustained exposure to computer science and engineering in a collaborative and welcoming environment.

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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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CARE, Inc.

Civic & Community Engagement

Education

Human Services

Our mission is to provide and serve our clients with resources, education, enrichment and economic opportunities.

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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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Clothesline for Arlington Kids

Education

Human Services

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.

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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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ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia (ECNV)

Human Services

Empowering People with Disabilities to Live Independently. 

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Equipment Connections for Children

Health

Human Services

ECFC connects with families of children living with disabilities in order to help fulfill vital unmet adaptive equipment needs, provide educational workshops, and foster community, free of charge.

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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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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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Hope for Grieving Families

Civic & Community Engagement

Human Services

We provide peer-to-peer support for families with children in the Washington DC Metro area who have lost a parent, parental figure, or sibling.

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HopeLink Behavioral Health

Human Services

Mental Health

HopeLink inspires hope and provides support for individuals and families experiencing crisis and behavioral health challenges

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Jennifer Bush-Lawson Foundation

Health

Human Services

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.

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Junior League of Northern Virginia

Civic & Community Engagement

Voluntarism & Philanthropy

The Junior League of Northern Virginia is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.

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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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Latinas Leading Tomorrow

Civic & Community Engagement

Economic Mobility & Workforce Development

Education

Our mission is to connect and expose Latinas to opportunities that enrich their future through education, mentoring and leadership development

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Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia (MGNV)

Education

Environment

To promote horticultural volunteerism and community improvement through trained volunteers, by fostering communication, education, and fellowship among those involved in the Arlington/Alexandria Extension Master Gardeners Program and supporting and promoting the program and its volunteer educational activities.

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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 Capital Treatment and Recovery

Health

Human Services

Mental Health

Substance Abuse

National Capital Treatment and Recovery's mission is to save lives and heal communities touched by substance use disorders.

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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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OAR of Arlington, Alexandria and Falls Church

Equity & Justice

Human Services

Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief

OAR is a community-based nonprofit organization that envisions a safe and thriving community where those impacted by the legal system enjoy equal civil and human rights.

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Postpartum Support Virginia

Human Services

Mental Health

PSVa's mission is to educate families, healthcare providers and communities about Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) and to provide resources to help new and expectant mothers and their families overcome anxiety, depression, and other PMADs.

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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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REACH for Uganda

Civic & Community Engagement

Education

Health

Human Services

REACH for Uganda, formerly Arlington Academy of Hope partners with communities in rural Uganda to improve the quality of life and realize human potential through improved education, healthcare and community development.

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Rock Recovery

Health

Human Services

Mental Health

Rock Recovery is a mental health nonprofit that strives to make life-saving outpatient eating disorder therapy and support more accessible and affordable for all.

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Rosie Riveters

Economic Mobility & Workforce Development

Education

Inspiring girls from diverse backgrounds in STEM with interactive, fun and challenging programs that foster a growth mindset and build confidence through productive struggle.

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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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Spread The Vote + Project ID

Civic & Community Engagement

Human Services

By helping the citizens and residents of the United States obtain the IDs they need to attain jobs, housing, health care, voting, and more, we build a society in which every human has an equal opportunity to achieve.

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