- Alternatives to Growth Washington
Non-profit organization promoting public policy changes to encourage sustainable population levels and a vibrant economic climate in Washington state.
http://www.alternativestogrowthwashington.org
- Association of Contingency Planners
Washington State Chapter of the ACP, which is a non-profit, international disaster preparedness, business recovery planning organization.
http://www.acp-wa-state.org/
- Cascadia Revolving Fund
Small Business loans (69% of funds) for Northwest Washington State (Also housing 9%, community devel 12%, Microlending 10%)
http://www.cascadiafund.org/
- Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants
They seek to educate citizens and leaders for responsible prison management, cost effective spending, humane treatment of the incarcerated, fairness in the justice process, and job training and life skills for incarcerated citizens.
http://www.curewa.org/
- Evergreen Spina Bifida Association
Support and resources for adults, children, parents, family members, friends, and professionals. Evergreen Chapter of ESBA serves the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska.
http://www.evergreenspinabifida.org/
- Families Northwest
Nonprofit organization advocating a healthy environment for marital and family life. Features calendar of current events, radio addresses audio, and resources for reporting ongoing social science research.
http://www.familiesnorthwest.org/
- Hearing, Speech, and Deafness Center Site
An educational, service, and supply resource for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and speech impaired people. Has a parent-infant program for parents of deaf and hard-of-hearing children.
http://www.hsdc.org/
- Parent Trust for Washington Children
Statewide support for parents and families. Offers parenting tips, resources, groups, FAQ, agency overview, links, jobs and volunteer opportunities, special events, and a list of donors.
http://www.parenttrust.org/
- Resolution Washington
An Association of Dispute Resolution Centers, which exist to provide effective and inexpensive conflict resolution services.
http://www.resolutionwa.org/
- Statewide Poverty Action Network
Coalition of groups working on welfare and poverty policies, perceptions, and advocacy. Action updates, publications, volunteer and internship opportunities, and links.
http://www.fremontpublic.org/SPAN.html
- Washington PAVE
Parent-directed organization that exists to increase independence, empowerment, and future opportunities for consumers with special needs, their families and communities, through training, information, referral and support. Includes publications, chat room, and workshops.
http://www.washingtonpave.org/
- Washington State Booster Seat Coalition
Features group which recommends that every child use a booster seat until the seat belt fits right. Information on the law, seat selection, and upcoming events available.
http://depts.washington.edu/booster/
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