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A Seattle Lexicon: Lingo from the Far Corner - http://www.callihan.com/seattle/lexicon.htm
An outsider's guide to the lingo and nuances of the Seattle area. Includes nicknames for places, roads, restaurants, and sports.

Abe Keller Peace Education Fund - http://www.abekellerpeacefund.org/
Providing financial resources for peace-education activities in the Puget Sound region, to promote peace and social justice.

AIDS Housing of Washington - http://www.aidshousing.org/
A nonprofit that develops HIV/AIDS housing locally and provides technical assistance nationally.

Al-Anon and Alateen District 20 - http://www.scn.org/health/district20/
A fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who believe alcoholism is a family illness, and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.

Annie's Playground Fund - http://www.anniesplayground.org/
A nonprofit organization dedicated in memory of Annie Yasuda to the renovation of playground at the Meadowbrook Community Center in Northeast Seattle.

Ballard High School Foundation - http://www.bhsfoundation.com/
A nonprofit charitable organization with a mission to support the students, faculty and administration of Ballard High School and enrich the school's programs and activities.

Bread Alone Project - http://members.tripod.com/breadaloneproject/
Seattle based rock bands aiding the homeless by fund-raising projects that are recorded (CDs) and live concerts.

Capitol Hill Housing - http://capitolhillhousing.org/
An affordable housing provider with 42 buildings concentrated mostly in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.

Car-Free Seattle - http://www.thinksmall.org/
Organization started by two Fremont resident artists who enjoy their life in Seattle without a car. Includes a calendar of events, t-shirts, links, humor, press kit, and membership information.

Chief Seattle Club - http://www.chiefseattleclub.org/
A social service center devoted exclusively to meeting the needs of urban American Indians, Alaska Natives, and First Nations People.

Community Voicemail - http://www.cvm.org/
Provides free voice messaging services for the poor or homeless in many cities throughout the United States.

DuckIsland.com - http://www.duckisland.com/
Includes a gallery of old town photos in and around Seattle, message board, links to local sites of interest.

EarthCorps - http://www.earthcorps.org/
Restores parks and open spaces while providing leadership and community service experiences for people from across the United States and around the world.

Eco Encore - http://www.ecoencore.org/
Donate used books, CDs and DVDs to benefit Northwest conservation organizations.

Family Works Seattle - http://www.familyworksseattle.org/
Developed by the Fremont Public Association as a family resource center and food bank. Includes an events calendar and volunteer opportunities.

Flo Ware Park - http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/parks/parkspaces/floware.htm
Community project to rebuild the park into a safe neighborhood playground and community gathering place. Provides donor information with plans and background of the project.

Friend to Friend - http://www.friendtofriendamerica.org
Non-profit organization recruits and matches volunteers to visit one-on-one with lonely elderly and disabled persons who live in nursing and retirement homes.

Green October 2008 - http://www.greenoctober2008.org/
A network of cross-cultural and inter-generational organizations, groups, and individuals honoring all living beings and uniting our community.

Inter*Im Community Development Association - http://www.interimicda.org/
Facilitating community development in the International District and the larger Asian/Pacific community.

InterConnection - http://www.interconnection.org
A non-profit group that donates web sites and Internet hosting to organizations dedicated to benefiting the local community or environment to help eliminate the digital divide.

Jingle Bell Run & Walk - http://www.seattlejinglebellrun.org/
Benefit run and walk for the Arthritis Foundation. Funds raised provide vital funding for research, programs and services to prevent, control and cure arthritis and related diseases.

Lifelong AIDS Alliance - http://www.lifelongaidsalliance.org/
Formed from the merger of Chicken Soup Brigade and the Northwest AIDS foundation. Includes services, advocacy, prevention, donations, events, and volunteer opportunities.

MAVIN Foundation - http://www.mavin.net/
Celebrating mixed race people and families. Publications, how to become a member, information on their outreach projects, and links to other resources.

Mt. Baker Housing Association - http://www.mtbakerhousing.org/
A community-based non-profit providing affordable housing and social services to low-income clients in southeast Seattle.

Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study - http://www.nwaps.org
A non-profit, interdisciplinary organization that includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors and nurses. Dedicated to making psychoanalytic knowledge available and useful to interested professionals.

Northwest Center - http://www.nwcenter.org/
Non-profit organization that expands the skills, independence and opportunities of children and adults with disabilities.

Northwest Folklife - http://www.nwfolklife.org/
Provides donor and sponsor information, with details about multi-cultural educational programs and membership.

P-Patch Community Gardens - http://www.cityofseattle.net/neighborhoods/ppatch/
Provides community garden space for residents on more than 1900 plots. Produce donated to Seattle foodbanks.

Parkview Services - http://www.parkviewservices.org/
Not-for-profit organization provides group home, summer camp, affordable housing and other services for people with developmental disabilities.

PATH (Program for Appropriate Technology in Health) - http://www.path.org
An international, nonprofit organization that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health.

Pike Place Merchants Association - http://www.pikeplacemerchantsassociation.com/
The Merchants Association provides access to professional legal, accounting, bookkeeping, business insurance, and health insurance services for its members.

Q Cafe and Community Center - http://www.qcafe.org
Non-Profit center offers computer classes, entertainment, children's activities, exhibits from local artists, refreshments, and free Internet and wireless access with purchase.

Quixote Foundation - http://www.quixotefoundation.org/
Working to conserve natural and human resources by offering grants in areas such as operating support, capacity building, convening, programs, policy and messaging research, grassroots outreach and activism.

Relay For Life of Green Lake - http://www.greenlakerelay.org/
An overnight event to celebrate survivorship and raise money to help the American Cancer Society save lives, help those who have been touched by cancer, and empower individuals to fight back.

Sakura-Con - http://www.sakuracon.org/
Annual anime convention. Registration, guests, programming, contest rules and entry forms, and history.

SCN - Community Pages - http://www.scn.org/directory.html
Seattle Community Network.

SEAFAIR Parade Marshals - http://www.seafairparademarshals.org/
Group of local business leaders who help organize the festival and host visiting parade participants. Features membership information, history, and schedules.

Seattle Alcoholics Anonymous - http://www.seattleaa.org/
Meeting lists provided by the Greater Seattle Intergroup are organized by location and by day. Information for members about activities of the AA service organization.

Seattle Black Pride Committee - http://www.seattleblackpride.org/
They organize year-round events and parties in preparation of annual summer Black Pride celebration.

Seattle Center Foundation - http://www.seattlecenter.org/
Established to encourage support for Seattle Center through gifts to CenterFund, volunteer service or corporate support.

Seattle Chapter of Amigos de las Americas - http://www.seattleamigos.com/
Amigos volunteers learn leadership skills while providing public health and community service.

Seattle Cohousing - http://www.seattlecohousing.org/
This is the first cohousing community in Seattle that is close to downtown.

Seattle Counselors Association - http://www.seattlecounselors.org/
A professional community of mental health counselors offering warmth and respect, emotional openness and compassion, and caring.

Seattle Goodwill - http://www.seattlegoodwill.org/
Non-profit organization providing basic education and job training services.

Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind - http://www.seattlelighthouse.org/
A nonprofit organization, providing jobs, training and vocational services for people who are blind, deaf-blind and muti-disabled blind. Offers a newsletter, list of services and programs, employment opportunities, and news releases.

Seattle Linux Chix - http://www.seattlelinuxchix.org/
The Seattle Regional Chapter of LinuxChix.org.

Seattle Peak Oil Awareness - http://www.seattleoil.com/
Encourages exchange of ideas, services, goods, and other resources among Seattle residents who are interested in taking action in preparation for the decline in petroleum production.

Seattle Seafair Clowns - http://www.seafairclowns.org/
An organization, established in association with the Graduates Club of Seattle University, that is a part of the Seafair celebration, and also visits hospitals, nursing homes and retirement centers.

Seattle SeaFair Pirates - http://www.seafairpirates.org
Forty person comedy pirate troupe in full costume, complete with boat, performs improvisation shows at events of all sizes. Based around the Seattle Seafair, since 1949. Schedule, newsletter, and extensive image gallery.

Seattle-Chat.com - http://www.seattle-chat.com
Local Western Washington residents getting together to chat.

Seattle's Union Gospel Mission - http://www.ugm.org/
They provide food, shelter, recovery and care for those in need.

Smoke Free Seattle - http://www.smokefreeseattle.org/
A resource established to help local businesses go smoke free.

Splash! Calypso - http://splashgala.org/
Annual fund raising event for the Seattle Aquarium Society.

Sustainable Ballard - http://www.sustainableballard.org/
Organized around the idea of Ballard becoming energy interdependent.

Sustainable Seattle - http://www.sustainableseattle.org
Protects and improves the long-term health and vitality for Seattle and the world by applying sustainability to the links between economic prosperity, environmental vitality and social equity.

The Millionair Club Charity - http://www.millionairclub.org/
Providing jobs, meals, and assistance to people in need. Includes ways to request workers and get involved.

The Puget Sound Networking Directory - http://www.iloveseattle.org/
A guide to networking groups and professional associations in the Puget Sound area for business people, jobseekers, students, and newcomers.

The Sibling Support Project - http://www.siblingsupport.org/
A national program dedicated to the interests of brothers and sisters of people with special health and developmental needs.

Thomas C. Wales Foundation - http://walesfoundation.org/
They strives to create passionate citizens through awards and programs that promote civic engagement. Tom Wales was a federal prosecutor and a highly active civic leader and volunteer in Seattle.

United Indians - http://www.unitedindians.com/
Provides social and educational services to Native Americans, from early child development and family counseling to housing homeless youth and preparing meals for the elderly. Includes a history of the organization, programs, employment opportunities, and FAQ.

University District Food Bank - http://www.udistrictfoodbank.org/
Provides supplemental food and referral information to low-income Seattle residents.

Vision Awareness - http://www.visionawareness.org/
A non-profit volunteer group promoting awareness and treatment of hidden vision disorders which can present as dyslexia, ADD and/or ADHD.

Washington State Council of Fire Fighters Burn Foundation - http://www.firefightercalendar.com/
The WSCFF helps other charities in the local area through the production of an annual calendar.

Washington Toxics Coalition - http://www.watoxics.org/
Dedicated to protecting public health and the environment by identifying and promoting alternatives to toxic chemicals. Provide reliable information about preventing pollution in homes, schools, workplaces, agriculture, and industry.

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