Community Outreach to Women

AAUW's Mission AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.

ACTS provides relief, fosters hope and promotes self-sufficiency for our Prince William area neighbors in crises due to hunger, homelessness and personal violence.

Albemarle Hopeline as a private, non-profit organization provides comprehensive direct and preventive services to victims of family violence, sexual assault, and teen dating violence in the counties of Pasquotank, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Perquimans, and Gates.

The Department of Community and Human Services provides effective and essential safety net services that measurably improve or maintain the quality of life for Alexandrians.

American Women in Radio & Television, Inc. (AWRT) is a non-profit, professional organization of women and men who work in the media and allied fields. The mission of AWRT is to advance the impact of women in the media and allied fields by educating, advocating and acting as a resource to our members, the industry, and the public. AWRT was formed in 1951 as successor to the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) women's division. NAB voted approval of the new organization, offering complete cooperation and assistance.

Asha means “hope” in several South Asian languages. For hundreds of women, ASHA for Women means hope through empowerment. ASHA for Women (ASHA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing community-based, culturally competent support to South Asian women living in abusive marriages and homes. One of the first South Asian domestic violence prevention organizations formed in the United States, ASHA has been serving the legal, financial, and emotional needs of South Asian women in the Washington, D.C. metro area for 20 years.

Association for Women in Communications is a professional organization that champions the advancement of women across all communication disciplines by recognizing excellence, promoting leadership and positioning its members at the forefront of the evolving communications era.

We unite women through our nationwide network of chapters and partnerships with aligned professional organizations.

Fairfax County has six emergency shelters for individuals and families who are homeless. These shelters are operated by community nonprofit organizations under contract with the county. The shelters have additional capacity during winter months to take in people overnight who are at risk of hypothermia.

Bethany House of Northern Virginia, Inc. (Bethany House) is a private, 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Bethany House is sponsored by grants and tax-deductible donations from individuals, various congregations, community organizations, clubs and businesses. It has been an established community partner since 1979. Bethany House is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the 501(c)3 guidelines of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.

Black Women United for Action (BWUFA) is a diverse, volunteer, non-profit community service organization whose mission is to advocate the concerns of women and improve the lives of impoverished, vulnerable families through a self-sufficiency/empowerment approach. By utilizing combined talents, BWUFA seeks to provide a variety of community programs and support services, through a grassroots “hands-on” method, to create positive change.

Citizens Against Physical, Sexual and Emotional Abuse, Inc. (CAPSEA, Inc.) is committed to providing confidential ongoing services to all victims of physical, sexual and emotional abuse in Elk and Cameron counties. CAPSEA, Inc. is committed to providing confidential ongoing services to victims of all other serious crimes in Elk and Cameron counties.

Community Bridges empowers diverse girls to become exceptional students, positive leaders, and healthy young women.

The mission of the Displaced Homemaker Program is to support and educate families in various stages of economic and employment life transitions.

The Maryland Department of Human Resources is the state's human services provider. We help vulnerable Marylanders buy healthy foods, pay energy bills, and obtain medical assistance. We also provide stable environments for at-risk children and adults. We may be able to help you. Click on the any of the buttons below to learn more about our programs and services.

The mission of the Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe is to protect the interests, identity and rights of the Haliwa-Saponi Indian people, promote the cultural and traditional heritage of the Haliwa-Saponi people of Halifax, Warren, and surrounding counties, to promote the advancement of the Haliwa-Saponi Indian people by securing educational, health, economic development, housing, cultural, and social programs, to promote good will, peace, and harmony within the Tribal community and other Indian Tribes, and to serve as a forum through which concerns of the Haliwa-Saponi Indian people may be addressed