227 Massachusetts Avenue, NE Suite 200 Washington, DC 20002

We serve families living in the District of Columbia,supported by the D.C. Office; Montgomery County, andPrince George's County in Maryland, supported by theBethesda office; and Calvert County, Charles County, andSt. Mary's County, supported by the Southern Marylandoffice.CHAPTER HEADQUARTERS Suite 1100 7910 Woodmont Avenue Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Tel: 301-652-6446 Fax: 301-652-1683

The Alzheimer’s Association, Northern Virginia Chapter was founded in 1981 by caregivers to assist families touched by Alzheimer’s disease locally. 10201 Lee Highway Suite 210Fairfax VA 22030(703)359-4440 FAx: (703) 359-4441 Help Line :(703)207-8679

The American Occupational Therapy Foundation generates funds, manages assets, and marshals human resources to ensure that society and the nation's health care system recognize and value the benefits of occupation. Through significant investments in research and education, the Foundation provides leadership in advancing the practice of occupational therapy.

All programs of the Alexandria chapter arebased on the fundamental principles of theInternational Red Cross and Red CrescentMovement: Humanity, Neutrality,Impartiality, Universality, Unity, VoluntaryService and Independence.123 N. Alfred Street Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-8300

The Montgomery County Chapter of the American Red Cross was founded on August 17, 1917. The Chapter will celebrate its 81st anniversary in 1998. The office headquarters is at 2020 East West Highway, Silver Spring MD 20910. Tel. 301 588-2515 Fax 301 588-8140

MISSION: Founded in 1970, CCCF empowers families of children with cancer, survivors of childhood cancer and the professionals caring for them with education, support, advocacy and hope.

Based in Washington D.C., Catholics for a Free Choice is an independent non-profit organization engaged in policy analysis, education, and advocacy on issues of gender equality and reproductive health.1436 U Street NW, Suite 301 Washington, DC 20009-3997 phone: 202-986-6093 fax: 202-332-7995 e-mail: cffc@igc.apc.org

The Citizen Advocacy Center (CAC), Washington, D.C., provides training, research, conferences and networking for health care institutions’ public members and consumer representatives.

CSAAC 751 Twinbrook Parkway Rockville, MD 20851 TEL: 301-762-1650 FAX: 301-762-5230

Food & Friends prepares, packages and delivers meals and groceries to more than 1000 people living with AIDS and other life challenging illnesses throughout Washington, DC and 17 counties of Maryland and Virginia. For over 10 years, Food & Friends has provided food and companionship to our clients and their families. Address: 58 L Street, SE Washington, DC 20003 email: info@foodandfriends.org Volunteer Office: (202) 863-1824 Delivery Office: (202) 863-1820 United Way/CFC #8429

Food & Friends prepares, packages and delivers meals and groceries to more than 1000 people living with AIDS and other life challenging illnessesthroughout Washington, DC and 17 counties of Maryland and Virginia. Forover 10 years, Food & Friends has provided food and companionship to ourclients and their families. Address: 58 L Street, SE Washington, DC 20003email: info@foodandfriends.org Volunteer Office: (202) 863-1824 DeliveryOffice: (202) 863-1820

Includes a feature, updated monthly, which reviews the medical literature onrecent advances in cancer treatment and laparoscopic surgery. 3301 New Mexico Avenue, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20016-3622(202) 895-1440FAX (202) 895-1448

Find Latin and English versions of the Bible and liturgical, medieval, classical Greek and Latin, and early Patristic texts.

Information on HIV Counts, the District of Columbia's confidentialHIV/AIDS reporting initiative for providers of HIV counseling, testing,reporting, and treatment in the District of Columbia. Contains municipalregulation, steps for reporting, downloadable HIV and AIDS reporting forms,statistical information, training notices, and more.

Lamaze has changed childbirth for millions of families through the dedicatedefforts of professional childbirth educators, providers and parents, since itsfounding as a nonprofit association in 1960.1200 19th Street, NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20036-2422 E-mail: lamaze@dc.sba.com Phone: (800) 368-4404 or (202) 857-1128

For 25 years, LFGW has provided critical support to people with lupus and their families in the Washington Metropolitan area. We are a United Way affiliate providing support groups and counseling, educational information and services, and a variety of lupus programs. The LFGW website is an excellent source of information for lupus patients and their families. It includes articles, brochures, recent medical developments and more.

200 Dale Dr. Rockville, MD 20850-2815

The Medical Care for Children Partnership, a non profit community partnership administered by the Fairfax County Office of Partnerships, is dedicated to providing medical and dental services to children of the working poor of Fairfax County who otherwise are ineligible to receive health care offered through Medicaid or other private and public sources.Medical Care for Children Partnership Fairfax County Office of Partnerships 12011 Government Center Parkway Suite 500 Fairfax, VA 22035-1106 (703)324-5171 / (703)222-9198 fax e-mail: wwwmccp@co.fairfax.va.us

Experts believe that the rate of HIV infection among Washington DC area teens is 20 times greater than the national rate.

4915 Aspen Hill Road, Suite 7 Rockville, MD 20853 Voice: 301-929-8550 Fax: 301-929-8555

NVFS is a non-profit organization providing services for families in need in the Northern Virginia area.

PCRM promotes preventive medicine through innovative programs.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington, D.C. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to lift children to a better tomorrow. The cornerstone of our efforts is the Ronald McDonald House in Washington, D.C. and the Northern Virginia Ronald McDonald House at Fairfax Hospital.
Tel : (202) 529-1549

The Starlight Children's Foundation is dedicated to brightening the lives of seriously ill children through wish granting and state-of-the-art in-hospital entertainment.

The mission of Unique Foundation, Inc. is to provide funds for breast and cancer research, raise awareness, educate the public about cancer and promote early detection among women and children. This is accomplished by generating funds and providing programs and workshops in an entertaining, lively and fun atmosphere. We hold an annual dance event featuring a variety of dance venues where the attendees can dance and learn new dances, see professional dancers perform the salsa, tango, swing and many more.

The Washington Regional Transplant Consortium (WRTC) is the federally designated organ procurement organization (OPO) for the National Capital area -- the official link between organ and tissue donors and the patients waiting for transplants.