Association for Women in Science
Washington, DC (202) 326-8940
Contact: awis@awis.org
http://www.awis.org
Strives to achieve equity and full participation for women in science and technology.

Calvary Women’s Services
Washington, DC (202) 783-6651
Contact: cwsvolcoord@aol.com
http://www.calvaryservices.org
Calvary Women’s Services is a non-sectarian, non-profit organization that provides housing and support services to homeless women in D.C. Our mission is to provide “a safe, caring place for tonight; support, hope and change for tomorrow.”

D.C. Rape Crisis Center
Washington, DC (202) 232-0789
Contact: Claudia Zaborsky,
dcrcc@dcrcc.org or volunteer@dcrcc.org
http://www.dcrcc.org
Provides counseling for survivors of sexual assault, rape and child sexual abuse. Provides community education.

Dinner Program for Homeless Women
Washington, DC (202) 737-9311
Contact: Christine Moore
Provides a safe, dignified place for women to receive a good, nutritious dinner and the support they need to make their homelessness a transitional state. Programs also include computer workshops.

The Empower Program
Washington, DC (202) 232-8200
Contact: Katherine Otto,
empower@empowered.org
http://www.empowerprogram.org
Empower addresses problems with teens such as violence, sexual harassment, and bullying. Teach kids how to deal with the world around them. Through the program, teens are strengthened and learn to make healthy decisions.

Family Place, Inc.
Washington, DC (202) 265-0149
Contact: Elena Aguilar
http://www.thefamilyplacedc.org
A bilingual family resource center that provides classes, services, and emergency resources for women who are pregnant and families with children up to 5 years of age.

Feminist Majority Foundation
Arlington, VA (703) 522-2214
Contact: Erin Carmany
http://www.feminist.org
Works to educate the public about feminism. It’s a cutting edge organization dedicated to women's equality, reproductive health, and non-violence. In all spheres, FMF utilizes research and action to empower women economically, socially, and politically.

Helping Individual Prostitutes Survive (HIPS)
Washington, DC (202) 232-8150
Contact: Cyndee Clay, HIPS@HIPS.org
http://www.hips.org
HIV Provention Agency centered on a philosophy of harm reduction. Help make people's lifestyles healthier and safer. This is done by outreach on a van by handing out safer sex products.

Hannah House, Inc.
Washington, DC (202) 289-4840 x 105
Contact: Karen McNeal, Karen@hannahhouse.org
http://www.hannahhouse.org
A transitional shelter for women and a reunification program for women and children. Most women are in recovery from alcohol and other substances. Both programs focus on housing, recovery, employment and self awareness.

Institute for Women’s Policy Research
Washington, DC (202) 785-1921 x 21
Contact: Erica Williams
http://www.iwpr.org
Works primarily on issues related to equal opportunity and economic status and social justice for women. Researches policy issues affecting women’s lives and provides women’s perspectives on national policy debates.

Maryland National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL)
Silver Spring, MD (301) 565-4154
Contact: Ashlie Bagwell, abagwell@mdnaral.org
http://www.mdnaral.org
Ensures the right to safe, legal and accessible abortion for all women.

National Museum of Women in the Arts
Washington, DC (202) 783-7996
Contact: Tricia Byrne, tbyrne@nmwa.org
http://www.nmwa.org
Works to increase the awareness of the creative achievements of women through the ages by examining the social context of women in history, exhibiting art by women, and providing public programs including workshops, lectures, readings, tours, and films.

New Endeavors by Women
Washington, DC (202) 682-5825
Contact: Mary Mulhulland, nebwomen@quest.net
Fills the gap between homelessness and independent living. Helps homeless women develop the skills and confidence they need to become self-sufficient members of the community.

National Organization for Women
Washington, DC (202) 628-8669 x 108
Contact: volunteer@now.org
http://www.now.org
Largest feminist organization in the country. Strives to eliminate discrimination and harassment based on sex, race, and class.

National Women’s Law Center
Washington, DC (202) 588-5180
Contact: humanresources@nwlc.org
http://www.nwlc.org
A legal advocacy organization that conducts research on the impact of policies and regulations on key issues affecting women including employment, productive rights, health education, child care, and income security.

Northwest Pregnancy Center & Maternity Home
Washington, DC (202) 483-7008
Contact: Jenny Graves, northwestcenter@aol.com
http://www.pregnancyaid.net
A center which helps women find alternatives to abortion by bringing resources such as housing, pre-natal care and job referral. Counseling is non-judgmental.

Pregnancy Aid Center, Inc.
College Park, MD (301) 441-9150
Contact: Mary Jelacic, Pregcntr@erols.com
http://www.pregnancyaidcenter.com
A non-profit, non-sectarian community supported social service center and medical clinic dedicated to assisting the pregnant women, new mothers and baby(ies). The organization’s committed to serving low-income women with no health insurance.

Rachael’s Women’s Center
Washington, DC (202) 682-1005
Contact: LaTasha Carter
http://www.rachaels.org
A drop-in day care center for women who are homeless. Offers women a safe place to go during the day, as well as breakfast and lunch. Also provides case management and support groups.