Nonprofit Organizations & Associations

Building affordable homes & helping communities thrive.

Serves the Arlington community with animal sheltering and control services to help pet owners keep their animals healthy, happy, and home.

The Arlington Artists Alliance promotes and supports the visual arts in Arlington County by providing professional development activities, exhibition and studio space and art classes to local artists and residents.

A partnership of churches, Christian organizations, and individuals in the Arlington community, through strong neighborhood ties providing social services of food, education, financial assistance and pastoral care to people in need.

The Arlington Chamber of Commerce is a member-centric, volunteer-based, non-profit organization with over 1,800 business people involved representing over 650 companies committed to the economic and civic well being of the community.

The Arlington Chorale is a multi-generational chorus composed of members from Virginia, D.C., and Maryland.

Foundation serves as a community convener, nonprofit reserve fundholder and grantmaker, and driver of major community initiatives and in-house community impact funds to create economic opportunities and prevent displacement.

Political party in Arlington, Virginia

The Arlington County Fair is a non-profit volunteer-driven organization that embraces a diverse community by educating, entertaining, and showcasing the best of Arlington.

Arlington Neighborhood Village is a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization that provides the extra help and social connection that an older person needs to stay in their home and community for as long as possible.

The Optimist Club of Arlington is affiliated with Optimist International, and is focused on youth and on giving them a better chance to succeed in today’s world.

The AOEA owns and manages the Outdoor Lab for APS students to experience hands-on learning of STEAM subjects in an outdoor natural environment.

Rotarians are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and fight disease under the motto Service Above Self.

ASCA supports and coordinates activities that enhance and promote the region’s international profile and fosters productive relationships through: government, economic development, arts/culture, and educational programs.

Arlington Thrive provides timely assistance to help our neighbors in need so they can develop the capacity to be stable, secure and thrive in their jobs, health and homes.

Annual charity run.

The Association of the United States Army is a nonprofit educational and professional development association serving America’s Army and supporters of a strong national defense. AUSA provides a voice for the Army, supports the Soldier, and honors those w

Avant Bard Theatre is an Arlington-based performing arts organization dedicated primarily to producing classic works — both time-tested and contemporary classics; emphasizing a provocative, bold approach in an intimate setting.

Brain Injury Services' mission is to empower those impacted by brain injury and work to build a community where every person touched by brain injury pursues their vision of a fulfilling life.

The Clarendon Alliance is a 501(c)6 membership organization dedicated to ensuring the health and vitality of the Clarendon Corridor.

CNA is an independent, nonprofit research and analysis organization dedicated to the safety and security of the nation.

The Columbia Pike Partnership is a coalition of businesses, residents, property owners, and the Arlington County Government dedicated to serving the 3.5-mile-long stretch of Columbia Pike from Arlington’s border with Fairfax County in the west to Arlingt

Prepare underserved adults in Virginia to realize career aspirations with foundational digital and professional skills.

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We are trying to make the world just a bit better through five avenues of service: community, youth, international, vocational, and club. Not only do we raise funds for and contribute to our worldwide initiatives, but we also develop and support local an

We are a non-profit whose mission is to level the playing field for the current group of women and the next generation of girls in sports.

Homeless shelter in Arlington, Virginia.

The Dream Project empowers Virginia students whose immigration status creates barriers to higher education through access to scholarships, resources & mentors.

Easterseals DC MD VA enriches lives and expands opportunities for all children and adults in our communities, including people with disabilities and military backgrounds.

EcoAction Arlington educates, advocates, and acts to create a sustainable community by improving our natural environment, encouraging environmentally-friendly behaviors, ensuring environmental justice, and addressing the climate crisis.

We are a Full-Service Association Management Company, uniquely owned by members of the LGBTQIA+ community and operating on a boutique scale.

Encore Learning offers a wide variety of college-level noncredit courses, clubs, special events and activities to help meet the continuing educational and social interests of people over age 50, regardless of residence location.

The ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia (ECNV) is a non-residential community resource and advocacy center run by and for persons with disabilities

Enterprise Development Group(EDG, a non-profit 501(c)(3)to operate programs related to economic development/asset development for low and moderate-income residents of the Washington,DC metropolitan area to become economically self-sufficient.

Transformational Learning: - Provider of Agile / Scrum / Team transformation training; - Home of year-round tech apprenticeships developing software using teams of college interns

Girls on the Run has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire all girls to build their confidence, kindness and decision making skills.

Goodwill of Greater Washington is an approved non-profit charitable 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission is to transform lives and communities through the power of education and employment. We fund that mission primarily through diverse lines of business

We believe that unemployment, obesity, diabetes, and food waste are problems that we can start to solve in sustainable ways by designing and implementing innovative programs to help disadvantaged members of minority groups. Kitchen of Purpose is here to

Lee Highway Alliance promotes revitalization and community development of the residential and business communities interests along Lee Highway in Arlington.

Leadership Center for Excellence is the region’s trusted, non-profit resource for leadership development and civic engagement. Since 1998, the programs we offer and the network we nurture helps people change themselves, our community and the world.

March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We support research, lead programs and provide education and advocacy so that every baby can have the best possible start.

A dynamic nonprofit providing jobs and opportunities for people with disabilities for over 50 years and counting in the greater Washington, DC area.

The Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that enriches community life by connecting the public with contemporary art and artists through exhibitions, education programs, and an artists-in-residence prog

Counseling & Mental Health Services

It’s an exciting time to be a part of National Landing. Made up of three thriving neighborhoods, Crystal City, Pentagon City, and Potomac Yard, National Landing is located at the center of the DC region. As Virginia’s largest walkable downtown, National

New Hope Housing is an innovative nonprofit agency in Northern Virginia committed to finding creative and lasting solutions to end the cycle of homelessness.

NVAA is an advocate for quality rental housing. NVAA's mission is to serve the interests of multi-family housing owners, managers and providers and maintain a high level of professionalism in the multi-family housing industry.

NVAR promises its members to “Take You Further” by providing a variety of services, including educational opportunities, professional standards enforcement, market statistics, legislative reviews, issues lobbying, multiple listing and lockbox services an

Northern Virginia Family Service’s (nvfs.org) breadth, depth and scope of services ensures that everyone in need, at every stage of life, maximizes their potential and fully contributes to a thriving community.

NovaSalud provides free HIV and Hepatitis C prevention, education, testing, counseling and referrals.

NRECA’s mission is to promote, support and protect the community and business interests of electric cooperatives. To power communities and empower members to improve the quality of their lives.

OAR works with Arlington County and the City of Falls Church Courts to provide alternative sentencing programs. OAR's community service program allows individuals to do volunteer work in the community in lieu of jail time and fines and to work off their

Operation Renewed Hope Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) organization. ORHF’s mission is to provide quality housing and supportive services to our homeless Veterans in the DC Metro region.

The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to apply research to the challenges of autism.

Homeless shelter and housing services.

Phoenix Bikes is an Arlington nonprofit that uniquely combines youth educational programs with a full-service professional bike shop and retail store.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Real Food for Kids unites parents, schools and public health experts to put high-quality food in schools and teach healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime.

The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) is the regional trade association representing restaurants and the foodservice industry in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area.

Rock Recovery is an Arlington-based nonprofit that breaks barriers to mental health treatment and offers educational programs and comprehensive therapy and support services for people with eating disorders and body image issues.

The Rosslyn Business Improvement District provides high-quality, customer-oriented services designed to define, enhance and continually improve Rosslyn for those who work, live, visit and do business here.

Signature Theatre is a Tony Award®-winning, professional theater company in the Shirlington area of Arlington presenting new and re-imagined plays and musicals, and educational programs.

That Others May Live Foundation provides support to the U.S. Air Force Rescue community and their families. We provide full post-secondary education funding to surviving children of fallen Rescue Heroes and merit-based scholarships for children.

The Clothesline collects quality clothing from the community, and distributes it free of charge to low-income school-aged children in a welcoming space.

The Sycamore School is an independent school serving grades 5-12 that cultivates intellectual curiosity, independent thought, and a love of learning.

United Way of the National Capital Area believes everyone deserves hope, respect and a fair chance. Learn more about what United Way NCA does for the local community in the Washington, DC area and surrounding counties.

The Virginia Spirits Board promotes the craft spirits distilling industry in the Commonwealth of Virginia. 

Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas is a faith-based, nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire self-reliance, dignity and hope through health and human services.

The Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (Wacif) is one of the Washington, DC. metro area’s leading Community Development Financial Institutions focused on small business lending.

Golf and country club

Business consulting firm

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