8063 AIDS Ministry of the Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church, 202-832-8190, HIV/AIDS prevention/education, certified peer educator training, caregiving, case management; entitlements, legal consultations, and access to network of health providers. Support services; counseling/spiritual support. 13.8%

8004 AIDS Program of Whitman-Walker Clinic, The 202-797-3500. Provides vital HIV/AIDS services, including education/prevention, medical, dental, housing, psychosocial, and legal. Serves more than two of three area residents living with AIDS. 12.2%

8018 American Red Cross, Alexandria Chapter, 703-549-8300. Local disaster relief (housing, food clothing); crisis help for military families; international/Holocaust tracing, HIV/AIDS, CPR, First aid, nursing courses; elderly assistance/youth programs. 25.0%

8019 American Red Cross, Arlington County Chapter, 703-527-3010. Local disaster relief (housing, food, clothing); crisis help for military families; International/Holocaust tracing; HIV/AIDS, CPR, First Aid, nursing courses; elderly assistance/youth programs. 25.0%

8022 American Red Cross, National Capital Chapter, 202-728-6400. Serving DC, Fairfax/Falls Church, Fort Belvoir, Walter Reed in disaster, youth, international, and emergency military services; First AID/CPR/Water Safety training; HIV/AIDS prevention. 14.5%

8024 American Red Cross, Prince William Chapter, 703-368-4511. Humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, providing disaster relief, emergency assistance to military families, and prevention education in CPR, First Aid, HIV/AIDS, and water safety. 9.8%

9107 Among Friends, Inc202-722-7004. Volunteer-operated human service agency providing transitional housing to metropolitan DC area sexual minority individuals in crisis. Offers job search, and peer support/counseling/educational workshops. 10.5%

8288 Brother, Help Thyself, Inc., 202-374-2246, Brother, Help Thyself provides support and funding to more than 35 gay and lesbian organizations and HIV/AIDS service providers in the Washington/Baltimore area. 7.5%

8133 Carl Vogel Center, 202-638-0750, Provides nutritional counseling/support; treatment educational adherence program for today's complex treatment regimens. Acupuncture/therapeutic massage for people with HIV/AIDS who are uninsured/underinsured. 16.5%

8390 Consortium for Child Welfare, The, 202-547-1589, Helps abused, neglected, HIV/AIDS infected children with disabilities, including early childhood education, home/community therapy, senior day care, support groups, preventive health screening, information, and referral. 24.0%

8902 Damien Ministries, Inc., 202-387-2926, Damien Ministries provides housing, pastoral care, food bank services, case management, and spiritual retreats for the poorest of the poor who live with HIV/AIDS. 17.4%

8394 doingsomething, inc., 202-393-5051. Conducts approximately 300 community service projects a year, supporting local agencies in areas such as housing renovation, hunger, activities with children/elderly, environment, and HIV/AIDS. 21.6%

8398 Episcopal Caring Response to AIDS, The, 202-347-8077. Provides services for those affected by HIV/AIDS, including pastoral support, funeral financial assistance, spiritual retreats, support groups, community outreach, parish technical assistance, and volunteer opportunities. 16.0%

8660 Federal City Performing Arts Assocation, Inc., 202-338-7464. We're the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, D.C. Concerts are open to all, wheelchair-accessible, interpreted for the hearing-imparied, and free to persons with HIV/AIDS. 20.0%

8429 Foods & Friends, 202-488-8278. We provide home-delivered meals and groceries, as well as nutritional counseling to individuals living with HIV/AIDS and their families. All services are free. 21.7%

8433 Greater DC Cares, 202-289-7378. GDC Cares meets critical community needs by mobilizing volunteers who provide assistance in areas of hunger, homelessness, children, environment, seniors/disabled, and people with HIV/AIDS. 5.8%

8758 Health Education Resource Organization, 410-685-1180,. Provides direct services, legal and financial assistance, support groups, HIV/AIDS Community Resource Center; operates informational hotline, and provides educational programs for the community at large. 14.5%

8114 Hopkins House – A Center for Children and Their Families, 703-549-4232. Children/families center, offering preschools, summer science learning camp, HIV/AIDS prevention, and case management/family health screenings to single working parents and the economically disadvantaged. 18.8%

8485 Joseph's House, Inc., 202-328-9161, A supportive community and home for formerly homeless men dying of AIDS, providing end-of-life care, medical and personal care support, and case management. 12.9%

8136 Korean Community Service Center of Greater Washington, 202-882-8270. Informational/referral, counseling, employment, summer school, alcohol education, substance abuse prevention program, translation/interpretation, elderly programs, HIV/AIDS project, health education and information, and elderly apartment. 17.9%

8819 La Clinica del Pueblo (The People's Clinic) 202-462-4788. Providing the Hispanic community with life-sustaining health services. We focus on HIV+ and underprivileged children and women and offer alternative and mental health treatments. 18.0%

8329 Metro TeenAIDS (Washington Area Consortium on HIV Infection in Youth ), 202-543-9355. Preventing HIV/AIDS and other illness through education, street outreach, recreation, and support programs. Metro TeenAIDS also helps youth obtain appopriate medical and mental health services. 17.0%

8450 NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt, The, 202-296-2637. We provide outreach, education, and a creative means of expressing grief to our community with the AIDS Memorial Quilt. 13.0%

8456 PETS – Washington, D.C., 202-234-7387. We assist people with HIV/AIDS to safely maintain companion pets, providing exercise, food, veterinary care, grooming, foster care, adoption services, and public health education. 18.0%

8240 Prince William Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, 703-369-5063, Volunteers and resources supporting the community through HIV/AIDS education and direct services; Family-to-Family, Parish Nursing, and Christmas Assistance Programs; and volunteer supportive assistance. 4.7%

8142 Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL), 202-546-5940. SMYAL provides comprehensive support services to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth ages 13-21; and professional training and development to other social service providers. 15.0%

? 8869 Teen Challenge of Maryland, Inc., 301-350-6373. Free long-term residential program for men 18 and over to overcome drug/alcohol abuse. Place service for women. Support groups, counseling, and HIV education. 20.0%

8252 Washington Free Clinic, The, 202-667-1106, Free health care to uninsured people including primary medical, prenatal, pediatrics, reproductive health, and HIV counseling, testing, prevention education, case management, and medical services. 21.1%

5205 American Red Cross, Jefferson County Chapter, 304-725-5015. Provides services to military families, veteran's assistance, disaster relief services, health and safety training, AIDS education, youth programs, blood services, and community information. 7.0%

6724 AIDS Network of the Tri-State Area, 304-263-0738. Dedicated to the prevention of HIV/AIDS through education and awareness, and the provision of services to those living with HIV disease. 22.0%

6201 American Red Cross, Charles County Chapter, 301-934-2066. Provides emergency assistance to disaster victims; 24-hou emergency communications for military families; First Aid, CPR, and water safety classes; and HIV/AIDS education. Supports blood collection. 10.5%

5010 East-John Youth Center, Inc., 410-326-1150, Preparing the community youth and helping them attain their potential through drug/alcohol education, AIDS awareness, physical education, and environmental awareness education. 0.0%

7231Adaline A. Beard Foundation, Inc., 800-362-8616. The Adaline A. Beard Foundation, Inc. is committed to funding medical research for breast cancer and HIV/AIDS for people of African descent. 17.6%

7580 AIDS Interfaith Residential Services (AIRS), Inc. http://airshome.org   410-576-5070. AIRS provides housing with a continuum of support services to individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS.

7207 Chase Brexton Health Services, Inc., 410-837-2050. Provides HIV primary medical care, general primary care, women's health care, case management, STD services, anonymous HIV counseling and testing, mental health services, and pharmacy. 10.7%

7573 Dignity/Washington, Inc., 202-546-2235 (Administrative) 202-332-2424 (Pastoral Hotline). , An organization of gay, lesbian, and bisexual Catholics and our friends, sponsoring liturgies, educational, social, and support programs for members and the community at large. 6.1%

7543 Grandma's House, TERRIFIC, Inc., 202-234-4128. We provide comprehensive therapeutic, 24-hour residential care to abandoned, abused, HIV-infected children and support services to enhance family reunification. 5.7%

7325 Hemophilia Foundation of Maryland, Inc. 410-288-3955 or 800-964-3131. Promotes life-quality improvement for those with hemophilia or related bleeding disorders and complications, including HIV, through support of research, education, and other services. 9.9%

7193 H.O.P.E. Foundation, The202-466-5783. The H.O.P.E. Foundation serves those living with HIV and those caring for them with HIV-related information on topics such as medication, finances, and peer support. 19.7%

7055 Lesbian & Gay Chorus of Washington, DC, Inc., 202-546-1549. The community-based Lesbian & Gay Chorus of Washington, DC, annually provides 400 tickets through 25+ service organizations for AIDS, cancer, gay/lesbian youth, the deaf, etc. 21.6%

2675 Mautner Project for Lesbians with Cancer, 202-332-5536 (Voice/TTY). Provides support groups and direct services to lesbians with cancer, their partners, and caregivers. We educate health care providers about working with lesbians with cancer. The Mary-Helen Mautner Project for Lesbians with Cancer is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. 14.8%

7969 One-In-Ten, 202-986-1119. One-In-Ten advocates for gay and lesbian art and culture year-round in DC including the popular film festival Reel Affirmations. 2.0%

7386 Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gay Men of the Washington Metropolitan Area, 202-638-3852. Fights prejudice; keeps families together. PFLAG provides family and HIV/AIDS support groups and educates the public g/l/b/t issues. Take a stand with PFLGA! 5.9%

7389 Pediatric AIDS/HIV Care, Inc., 202-347-5366. Serves children/families affected by AIDS/HIV who live in the metropolitan area. Supports children/families through educational, therapeutic, and recreational programs. 15.7%

7611 Sign of Jonah Acupuncture Clinic, 202-667-9195. The Clinic provides acupuncture therapy to uninsured HIV/AIDS patients and recovering substance abusers, which compliments medical treatment, reduces debilitating side effects, and mitigates painful symptoms. 19.0%

7093 Triangle Club, 202-659-8641, Provides sober, safe, and affordable Twelve Step Meeting spaces for gays and lesbians recovering from addictions and codependent behaviors. 12.7%

7703 Us Helping Us, People Into Living, Inc., 202-546-8200. We provide HIV prevention services for African-American gay and bisexual men and the "Down Low" HIV helpline for the entire African-American community. 22.0%

7914 Washington Area Community Investment Fund (WACIF), 202-462-4727. Helps create affordable housing for low-income homebuyers, the elderly, and people with AIDS by using social investments to make low-interest loans to nonprofit housing developers. 19.3%

Y-Me of the National Capital Area, 703-461-9595. No woman should face breast cancer alone. 24-hour HOPEline (1-800-970-4411). Support to those concerned about/diagnosed with breast cancer. Lectures, community outreach. 17.0%

5702 AIDS Action Baltimore, 410-837-2437. Providing AIDS research advocacy and financial assistance, including rent, medical bills, prescription, and other expenses to people with HIV disease. 12.9%

5754 Breast Cancer Foundation, Susan G. Komen – Maryland Affiliate, 410-938-8990. Breast cancer education/support services throughout Maryland/national research. Hosts Race for the Cure and breast cancer symposiums. Provides free educational materials and resource guides. 4.8%

5766 Love & Action, 800-940-9500. We are a Christian volunteer agency offering hope and assistance to men, women, and children who are HIV-positive or living with AIDS. 18.4%

1527 AIDS Orphan Adoption Project of the National Council for Adoption, 202-328-1200. More than 100,000 American children will lose their parents to HIV/AIDS by 2000. NCFA programs assist parents seeking permanent homes for their children. 15.4%

2708 Children's AIDS Fund, 703-471-7350. Dedicated to helping limit the suffering of HIV-impacted children through direct assistance and resources, as well as through technical assistance for their parents and caregivers. 5.6%

1596 Concerned Parents for AIDS Research, 212-806-1655. We lost our children to AIDS. To see that it doesn't happen to others, we fund medical research for innovative treatments and ultimately a cure. 0.5%

1533 Pediatric AIDS Foundation, 310-314-1459. Creating hope for children with HIV/AIDS. The only national foundation identifying, funding, and conducting critical pediatric AIDS research. Co-funded by Elizabeth Glaser. 9.6%

1924 Center for Women Policy Studies, 202-872-1770. The Center brings women's voices to federal, state, and local policy-makers on policy issues ranging from violence against women to women and AIDS to economic opportunity for low-income women. 2.8%

2252 International Gay & Lesbian Human Rights Commission, 415-255-8680. A global organization established to protect the fundamental rights of gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, transgendered people, and people with AIDS and HIV. 18.3%

2216 Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, 212-809-8585. Lambda fights discrimination against lesbians, gay men, and people with AIDS, helping to enhance their right to equal treatment under the law. 23.4%

2221 National Center for Lesbian Rights, 415-392-6257. Join us and celebrate 22 years of achievements as the only national legal and advocacy organization dedicated to attaining full civil and human rights for lesbians. 13.7%

2255 National Lesbian and Gay Health Association, 202-939-7880,. NLGHA is dedicated to enhancing the quality of health and health care for lesbians and gays through education, policy development, advocacy, and the facilitation of health care delivery. 10.8%

2282 National Youth Advocacy Coalition, 202-319-7596. Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth are the epitome of "high-risk" in our society. We fight discrimination and assure the healthy development of GLBT individuals. 8.2%

2224 Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians & Gays, 202-638-4200. Promotes the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people, their family members and friends through support, education and advocacy. 22.1%

2259 Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, 202-328-3244. Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN) is the sole national legal aid and watchdog organization that assists men and women everyday harmed by the military's policy on homosexuals. 17.2%

2007 AIDS Care Fund, 909-793-2009, Helping people with HIV/AIDS survive the desolation, devastation, loneliness and despair often accompanying AIDS. Counseling, support groups, financial aid, literature, toll-free hotline. 0.0%

2081 National Catholic AIDS Network, 707-874-3031. We provide consultations, referrals, resources and networking opportunities for Catholic organizations and individuals seeking to respond more effectively and compassionately to the HIV/AIDS pandemic. 4.4%

1704 AIDS Research Alliance of America, 310-358-2423. Aggressive, fast-track HIV/AIDS research. Many lack the time to wait for long-term study results. Save lives now -- help end the epidemic. 8.6%

1711 Cancer Immunology Research Foundation, 800-867-2279. Immunology research will discover why the immune system fails and cancer develops. Herein lies the cure for cancer, AIDS and other autoimmune diseases. 10.0%

1713 Community Research Initiative on AIDS (CRIA), 212-924-3934. Conducts cutting-edge research into drugs combating HIV/AIDS (6 FDA approvals). Actively developing more effective therapies, easier to take, with less side effects. 21.6%

0100 United Way of America, 703-836-7100. In association with local United Ways, helping people in need and solving community problems such as AIDS, hunger, homelessness, illiteracy, child care, alcohol/drug abuse. 13.4%

1488 Lifeline Africa Foundation, 202-526-8645. Dedicated to providing education on the prevention of HIV infection and comprehensive support services to people affected by HIV and AIDS in Africa. 4.9%

0821 AIDS, Medicine & Miracles, Inc., 800-875-8770. Since 1987, providing current treatment information, comprehensive education, and emotional support for people living with HIV/AIDS including their families, loved ones and caregivers. 19.8%

1107 Children's Research Institute, 202-884-5277. We conduct medical research to improve understanding and prevention and to find treatments for cancer, AIDS, sickle cell anemia, and other diseases in children. 6.9%

2647 National AIDS Fund, 202-408-4848. An effective nationwide partnership that brings together skills, resources and leadership required to help communities promote HIV/AIDS prevention and care to 500,000 + Americans each year. 10.4%

1301 National Episcopal AIDS Coalition, 800-588-6628. The National Episcopal AIDS Coalition offers support for caregivers, guidance on prevention, and opportunities to network for those infected or affected by AIDS. 24.6%

2622 National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Policy Institute, 202-332-6483. The Task Force works to eliminate prejudice, violence and injustice against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people at the local, state and national level. 18.0%

0820 New Ways Ministry, 301-277-5674. Addresses discrimination against lesbian/gay persons in the Catholic Church, promotes attitudinal change and acceptance of lesbian/gay persons through education to combat homophobia. 6.4%

2501 Advocates for Youth, 202-347-5700. Teens face nearly one million pregnancies and 25% of all new HIV infections annually. We give adolescents the tools to make responsible decisions about sex. 7.3%

2554 AIDS Action Foundation, 202-986-1300. We fight AIDS by promoting responsible federal policies for improved HIV/AIDS care and services, vigorous medical research, and effective prevention. 11.2%

2502 AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Disease Information Services of the American Social Health Association, 919-361-8400. We fight HIV/AIDS, herpes, HPV, chlamydia, and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) with research, public education, patient support programs, and advocacy efforts nationwide. 21.2%

2503 AIDS Education and Advocacy Project Inform 415-558-8669,, AIDS outreach, information and research. Project Inform provides HIV/AIDS treatment information nationwide through its toll-free hotline, web site, publications and national Town Meetings. 9.7%

2556 AIDS National Interfaith Network, 800-288-9619. We coordinate a coalition of more than 1,300 AIDS ministries, sharing information, and resources to ensure a compassionate, progressive response to the AIDS epidemic. 13.0%

2504 AIDS Programs of the National Minority AIDS Council, 202-483-6622. Only national AIDS organization dedicated to saving the lives of communities of color in the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Programs support and serve 3,000 community organizations. 10.3%

2561 Breast Cancer Foundation, The Susan G. Komen, 972-855-1600. Your gift will fund breast cancer research, treatment and screening programs, making fundamental differences for women and their loved ones. Founded Race for the Cure. 11.2%

2573 National Association of People with AIDS, 202-898-0414. NAPWA serves as the collective voice and national consumer education and advocacy organization for all people who live with HIV disease in the United States. 9.3%

2591 Population Council, 212-339-0500. Seeks balance between people and resources by developing new contraceptives, products to protect women from HIV/AIDS; works to prevent adolescent pregnancies; strengthens family planning services. 10.4%

0481 Cancer Research Foundation of America, 703-836-4412. Contributions used 100% for cancer research grants, education (prevention, early detection -- especially breast, prostate, colon, lung, skin cancers). Special focus on children. Free materials, hotline. 23.7%

0441 Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 202-628-4160. Provides information and resources to educate the public and foster sound public policy to end discrimination against gays and lesbians. 19.4%

0480 Planned Parenthood -- Margaret Sanger Center International 212-274-7200. Develops health care and family planning programs that teach respect, responsibility, and reproductive rights worldwide. Promotes health policies that prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS. 15.5%

0571 AIDS Research Foundation (AmFAR), 800-39-AmFAR, Supports cutting edge research on HIV/AIDS treatments, vaccines and cure. Provides latest treatment information to patients and physicians, and prevention information to the public. 22.0%

0518 City of Hope, 800-826-HOPE. Internationally recognized for innovative medical treatment/scientific research. Physicians/scientists seek cures for cancer, cancer related diseases, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and many genetic and hereditary disorders. 23.1%