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WA STATE NONPROFITS BY SECTOR
– with a focus on the small to medium size.
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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: May 17, 2007
Description: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
(www.gatesfoundation.org) works to promote greater equity
in four areas: global health, education, public libraries,
and support for at-risk families in Washington state
and Oregon. The Seattle-based foundation joins lo...
Alzheimer's Association Western and Central Washington
State Chapter
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: May 15, 2007
Description: The mission of Alzheimer's Association,
Western and Central Washington State Chapter, is to
eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement
of research and to enhance care and support for individuals,
their families and caregivers.
PATH
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: May 8, 2007
Description: PATH improves the health of people around
the world by advancing technologies, strengthening systems,
and encouraging healthy behavior.
Sightline Institute (formerly Northwest Environment
Watch)
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: May 7, 2007
Description: Sightline Institute (formerly Northwest
Environment Watch) is a not-for-profit research and
communication center--a think tank--based in Seattle.
Founded in 1993, Sightline's mission is to bring about
sustainability--a healthy, lasting prosperity grounded...
Toxipedia
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: May 4, 2007
Description: Toxipedia is a free internet toxicology
encyclopedia and resource center focusing the health
effects of chemicals. The website is loaded with information
on hundreds of chemicals, topics relating to chemical
policy and regulation, and paper all of which ...
Pacific Northwest Research Institute
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: May 4, 2007
Description: Pacific Northwest Research Institute performs
medical research and our mission statement is "to
prevent and cure diabetes."
Multifaith Works
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: May 2, 2007
Description: Multifaith Works builds a compassionate
community by mobilizing volunteers, primarily from faith
communities, to provide critical services for people
affected by life-threatening or chronic illnesses, assisting
them to live with personal dignity and integ...
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Northwest
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: May 1, 2007
Description: The goal of the Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation International is to find a cure for diabetes
and its complications through the support of research.
Northwest Regional Primary Care Association
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: April 26, 2007
Description: The mission of NWRPCA is to support and
advocate for community-based organizations providing
high quality, cost-effective, comprehensive health care
services-–without regard to financial or other
status—-to underserved communities in the Northwest
Region....
Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: April 20, 2007
Description: Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility
-- Ensuring Sustainable Global Health For over 25 years,
Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility (WPSR)
has served as the active conscience of medicine in Washington
state, relentlessly educating ...
Cancer Lifeline
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: April 19, 2007
Description: Optimizing the Quality of Life for All
People Living with Cancer ... patients, survivors, friends,
family and co-workers
CAIR Project
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: April 19, 2007
Description: The CAIR (Community Abortion Information
& Resource) Project is a 501(c)3 non-profit social
service organization dedicated to removing barriers
to abortion access. The CAIR Project began as a community
effort in August 1998 in response to an unmet need fo...
Seattle Biomedical Research Institute
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: April 18, 2007
Description: Our mission is to eliminate the world's
most devastating infectious diseases through leadership
in scientific discovery.
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Puget
Sound Affiliate
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: April 18, 2007
Description: The mission of the Komen Foundation is
to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease
by funding research grants and supporting education,
screening and treatment projects in communities around
the world.
Feet First - Building Walkable Communities
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: April 17, 2007
Description: We promote the rights and interests of
pedestrians. Using community building, advocacy, research
and education, we are creating healthy, people-centered
places. We work with safe routes to school programs,
neighborhood design, transportation policy, a...
Washington Toxics Coalition
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: April 17, 2007
Description: The Washington Toxics Coalition advocates
for the elimination of the use, production, and release
of toxic chemicals. We are a non-profit organization
dedicated to protecting public health and the environment
by identifying and promoting ...
International Community Health Services
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: April 12, 2007
Description: International Community Health Services
(ICHS) is a community-based health care center committed
to providing culturally relevant, accessible, affordable
and quality primary healthcare to Asian/Pacific Islanders
and other members in the community. ICHS’ ...
Treeswing
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: March 27, 2007
Description: Treeswing is dedicated to improving the
health and wellness of our children. Treeswing’s
mission is to create environments that support this
health and wellness, to protect and cherish childhood,
and to facilitate a lifetime of healthy habits and healthy
...
VillageReach
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: March 26, 2007
Description: Founded in Seattle in 2000, VillageReach
is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working to improve
health and quality of life in the most remote areas
of developing countries. By addressing “last mile”
healthcare logistics and infrastructure, VillageReac...
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Washington/Alaska
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: March 26, 2007
Description: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease
and myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients
and their families.
Sea Mar Community Health Center and HealthCorps (AmeriCorps)
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: March 23, 2007
Description: Sea Mar Community Health Center is a community-based
organization committed to providing comprehensive health
and human services to low-income, underserved populations
of Western Washington, specializing in service to the
Latino community.
Lifelong AIDS Alliance
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: March 16, 2007
Description: Lifelong AIDS Alliance is committed to
preventing the spread of HIV, and to providing practical
support services and advocating for those whose lives
are affected by HIV and AIDS.
Comprehensive Health Education Foundation
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: March 16, 2007
Description: To promote health and quality of life through
education.
Team Survivor Northwest
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: March 8, 2007
Description: Team Survivor Northwest provides hope and
healing through fitness for female cancer survivors.
We supply a broad range of fitness and health education
programs to enable women cancer survivors, in any stage
of treatment or recovery and at any fitness leve...
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: March 6, 2007
Description: The mission of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer
Research Center is the elimination of cancer as a cause
of human suffering and death. The Center conducts research
of the highest standards to improve prevention and treatment
of cancer and related diseases.
American Diabetes Association Seattle
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: February 28, 2007
Description: The American Diabetes Association is the
nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing
diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded
in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts
programs in all 50 states and the District of Colum...
One By One
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: February 27, 2007
Description: One By One contributes to the elimination
of obstetric fistula worldwide by engaging the public
and providing financial support to those who treat and
prevent fistula in the developing world.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Washington
Chapter
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: February 21, 2007
Description: The mission of our Chapter is to improve
the quality of life of everyone in our Chapter community
who is affected by MS and to fund MS research into treatments
and a cure.
Village Volunteers
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: February 13, 2007
Description: Village Volunteers is a 501(c)3 non-profit
organization that works in partnership with village
programs to assist in the achievement of their goals
and objectives. Through cross-cultural collaboration,
international volunteerism, sustainable c...
Center for Health Training of Seattle
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: February 9, 2007
Description: The Center for Health Training (CHT) provides
training, technical assistance, and support to organizations
and programs that deliver health care and related services
to underserved populations, especially women and children.
In so doing, CHT serves its cl...
World Concern
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: February 6, 2007
Description: World Concern is a Christian relief and
development organization helping poor and oppressed
families become self-reliant through food, jobs, health
care and education in more than 80 countries worldwide.
Washington CAN
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: February 1, 2007
Description: Washington CAN (formerly Washington Citizen
Action) is the state's largest grass-roots non-profit
citizen lobby. Our campaigns focus on progressive consumer,
health care, and political issues like minimum wage,
prescription drug reform, HMO reform, and c...
Seattle Midwifery School
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: January 16, 2007
Description: Seattle Midwifery School's mission is to
educate and inspire future leaders in childbirth professions
whose work results in increased choice in childbearing
options and improved maternity care for all. We offer
a three-year low residency direct entry m...
Girls on the Run of Puget Sound
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: January 12, 2007
Description: The mission of Girls on the Run is to educate
and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and
healthy living. * * * Girls on the Run is a unique,
life-changing after-school program for 8 to 11 year
old girls. The interactive curriculum combines ...
Uplift International Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: January 9, 2007
Description: Uplift International's mission is to improve
the well being of the world’s most vulnerable
populations by promoting the universal human right to
health through education, advocacy, and humanitarian
efforts. Uplift International views health through a
hum...
Backcountry Bicycle Trail Club
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: November 22, 2006
Description: Backcountry Bicycle Trails Club is a volunteer-powered,
nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing
mountain biking trails. We focus on education, advocacy
and recreation, in addition to believing in a philosophy
and practice of building ...
Queer Foundation
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: November 10, 2006
Description: We provide scholarships for outstanding
queer and queer-friendly writers (lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender), winners of an annual English essay contest,
to attend the college or university of their choice.
Rosehedge AIDS Housing and Health Care
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: October 30, 2006
Description: Rosehedge provides high quality, cost-effective,
compassionate health care and residential services to
people living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic/terminal
illnesses. Rosehedge specializes in the care of men
and women who have additional diagnoses of me...
SEIU Local 775
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: October 30, 2006
Description: SEIU Local 775 is a union of long-term
care workers dedicated to improving the conditions of
work and life in the long term care industry through
organizing, political action, legislative advocacy,
collective bargaining, education, and all other means.
We...
Seattle Children's PlayGarden
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: October 26, 2006
Description: The Seattle Children's PlayGarden's mission
is to create a welcoming indoor/outdoor center for children
of all ages and levels of ability. The PlayGarden design
will fully accomodate children with special needs. Our
focus is to provide children access to ...
University of Washington Educational Outreach
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: October 24, 2006
Description: Founded in 1912, UWEO continues to grow;
covering continuing education programs, online learning
courses, and other educational opportunities for adults.
UWEO offers more than 100 certificates as well as 20
Master and Doctorate degree programs. UW Exten...
Alternative Healthcare Access Campaign
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: October 23, 2006
Description: Alternative Healthcare Access Campaign
(AHAC)’s mission is to increase the accessibility
of quality alternative healthcare for homeless and low-income
people. Goals: 1. To Develop and fund programs that
deliver alternative healthcare to homeless and ...
Puget Sound Neighborhood Health Centers
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: October 20, 2006
Description: The Mission of Puget Sound Neighborhood
Health Centers is to provide comprehensive health care
to families and individuals who have difficulty accessing
care, respond with sensitivity to the needs of our culturally
diverse patients, and advocate and work ...
March of Dimes--Washington State Chapter
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: October 12, 2006
Description: The March of Dimes is a national voluntary
health agency whose mission is to improve the health
of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality.
Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds programs of
research, community services, education, and ...
Epilepsy Foundation Northwest
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: October 9, 2006
Description: Epilepsy Foundation Northwest is the principal
advocate for the epilepsy community in Oregon and Washington.
We are committed to increasing public understanding
of epilepsy, providing education, and ensuring that
people with seizures have the opportunity...
Gilda's Club Seattle
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: October 5, 2006
Description: The mission of Gilda's Club Seattle is
to provide a meeting place where men, women and children
living with cancer, along with their family and friends,
join with others to build social and emotional support
as a supplement to medical care. Free of charg...
American Lung Association of Washington
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: September 28, 2006
Description: The mission of the American Lung Association®
of Washington is to assure lung health for the people
of Washington state through research, education, community
service and advocacy.
Compassion & Choices of WA
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: September 27, 2006
Description: COMPASSION & CHOICES of Washington
(C&C) provides advocacy, counseling, and emotional
support to individuals who desire a peaceful, humane
death. Through education, advance planning, consultation
with caregivers, case management services, and patient
adv...
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: September 27, 2006
Description: The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA)
brings together the best of three internationally renowned
cancer-care institutions: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research
Center, UW Medicine, and Children's Hospital and Regional
Medical Center. The SCCA's purposes: ...
Asia Pacific University
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: September 21, 2006
Description: Asia Pacific University, located in Kyushu,
Japan, offers undergraduate and graduate degrees which
focus on international issues, specifically in the Asia
Pacific region. APU has a dual language curriculum (English
and Japanese.) Half its studen...
Rise n' Shine of Seattle, WA
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: September 18, 2006
Description: We provide emotional support, stability
and advocacy to children and teens affected by AIDS
and HIV.
Harborview Medical Center
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: September 7, 2006
Description: Harborview Medical Center is owned by King
County, governed by the Harborview Board of Trustees,
and managed under contract by the University of Washington.
Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive health
care facility dedicated to the control of illn...
Austin Foundation
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: September 7, 2006
Description: The Austin Foundation transforms lives
by providing accessible, interactive opportunities for
young people to experience the benefits of a healthy
and fit lifestyle.
45th Street Homeless Programs- Puget Sound Neighborhood
Health Centers
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: September 6, 2006
Description: The 45th Street Clinic's Homeless programs
provide low-barrier, client-centered, interdisciplinary
services to homeless children, youth, women, and families.
Community Health Charities of Washington State
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: September 5, 2006
Description: The mission of Community Health Charities
is to enhance the operations, programs and services
of its member health-related charitable agencies through
access to workplace giving.
Hope Heart Institute
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: August 31, 2006
Description: The Hope Heart Institute is committed to
combatting America's number 1 killer - heart disease.
We do this through research and education. Research
is both in the lab and in the doctor's office. Basic
science is finding new avenues for curing heart dise...
American Heart Association - Pacific/Mountain Affiliate
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: August 28, 2006
Description: The American Heart Association is a national
voluntary health organization whose mission is to reduce
disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and
stroke. The AHA achieves its mission through cardiovascular
education, community programs, research...
University of Washington School of Public Health
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: August 22, 2006
Description: The mission of the University of Washington
School of Public Health and Community Medicine (SPHCM)
is to promote population health, prevent illness, disability,
and injury, and ensure efficient, effective, and equitable
health care systems through educati...
American India Foundation Seattle
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: August 8, 2006
Description: Mission: The American India Foundation
is devoted to accelerating social and economic change
in India. Vision: To contribute to building an India
where all people can gain access to education, healthcare,
and employment opportunities and where every ...
Haller Lake Christian Health Clinic
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: July 28, 2006
Description: Haller Lake Christian Health Clinic (HLCHC)
is a non-denominational free clinic that was established
in 2003 to offer hope and healing to low-income individuals
in the North Seattle community who are without access
to health care because they do not have ...
The Access Life Foundation
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: July 27, 2006
Description: The Access Life Foundation exists to help
people with mobility impairments gain access to life
by providing them with appropriate, high-quality equipment.
Community-Campus Partnerships for Health
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: July 20, 2006
Description: Community-Campus Partnerships for Health
promotes health (broadly defined) through partnerships
between communities and higher educational institutions.
Become a member today at www.ccph.info.
NW Sarcoma Foundation
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: June 27, 2006
Description: The NW Sarcoma Foundation is a non-profit
organization committed to providing education and support
to patients and families who are living with this specific
cancer. Additionally, we will create and actively participate
in the direction of a national al...
Washington Poison Center of Washington State
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: May 23, 2006
Description: Prevent harm from poisoning through expertise,
collaboration and professional and public eduction.
Seattle University College of Nursing
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: May 23, 2006
Description: Vision statement- A community of scholars,
educating nursing leaders committed to service and social
justice. We actively work to assure the provision of
quality nursing care to vulnerable and underserved populations.
We sustain a dynamic educati...
Health Alliance International
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: May 17, 2006
Description: To support the development of policies
that foster social and economic equity for all with
a focus on public-sector health systems and progressive
realization of the right to health. HAI provides technical
assistance and training to improve public heal...
Aradia Women's Health Center
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: May 3, 2006
Description: Aradia Women’s Health Center is a
non-profit feminist women’s health center that
works to protect choice and empower women through personalized
abortion and gynecological health services, community
education and outreach, training of new providers and
sta...
Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: April 20, 2006
Description: The mission of Seattle Institute for Biomedical
and Clinical Research (SIBCR) is to support and facilitate
the medical research and educational programs conducted
at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle and
American Lake Divisions. SIBCR admini...
Northwest Community Health Recruitment Collaborative
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: April 14, 2006
Description: The Northwest Community Health Recruitment
Collaborative (NCHRC) is a consortium of the Northwest
Regional Primary Care Association, Alaska Primary Care
Association, Idaho Primary Care Association, and Oregon
Primary Care Association. These non-profit or...
CodeBlueNow!
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: January 24, 2006
Description: We are a national grassroots education
and advocacy group committed to positive change in the
U.S. health care system. Our Mission: CodeBlueNow! intends
to change the health care system so it works for the
American public ...
The Global Autism project
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: January 15, 2006
Description: The Global Autism Project is a non-profit
organization that works to bridge the Global Gap in
the resources and understanding of autism.
Roses and Rosemary
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: January 10, 2006
Description: Roses & Rosemary focuses on providing
life prolonging medication to those children affected
by HIV/AIDS. We aim to help turn the tide on this epidemic.
Children Orphaned by AIDS are found in almost every
country of the world. In some countries, there are ...
Children's Hospital Guild Association
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: January 3, 2006
Description: The Guild Association is a diverse group
of nearly 7,500 women, men and teens who contribute
their time, energy and compassion to support the work
of Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center through
fundraising projects. Approximately 500 individu...
Bailey-Boushay House - Seattle, WA
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: November 11, 2005
Description: Bailey-Boushay House serves people living
with HIV/AIDS and other life threatening illness. We
provide flexible, cost-effective care that promotes
independence. We work together, emphasizing acceptance
of all people, compassion, safety, and respect fo...
BABES Network
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: November 9, 2005
Description: BABES Network-YWCA is a peer-led program,
a sisterhood of women facing HIV together. BABES reduces
isolation, promotes selfempowerment, enhances quality
of life, and serves the needs of women facing HIV by
providing peer support, advocacy, education and o...
Kang Wen Clinic
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: November 4, 2005
Description: The mission of the Kang Wen Clinic is to
provide affordable health care to individuals with lifelong
challenging illnesses utilizing acupuncture and oriental
medicine (AOM) and other complementary and alternative
medical therapies. Kang Wen is c...
Health Information Network dba AIDS/STD Resources Network
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: November 1, 2005
Description: We provide health education and community
resource/information & referrals in the HIV/AIDS
and STD areas. We provide HIV/AIDS education for a variety
of populations including health care providers.
Northwest Association for Biomedical Research
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: September 12, 2005
Description: to promote public understanding of biomedical
research
Washington Health Foundation
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: August 10, 2005
Description: Through policy leadership, grantmaking,
and direct-service programs, WHF works to advance Healthy
Systems and promote Healthy Living for the people of
Washington.
The School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: July 27, 2005
Description: The School of Acrobatics and New Circus
Arts (SANCA) is an rapidly expanding new school whose
vision is quality instruction in unique physical arts
in a safe supporting nurturing environment at a pace
that provides both challenge and reward to the student...
Mamafest: Ride for the Cure
seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: June 30, 2005
Description: Fighting breast cancer on the slopes, Mamafest
strives to promote breast cancer awareness among youth
and adults and to raise funds for breast cancer research
organizations and educational programs. We focus on
bringing the community together to raise awa...
Gay City Health Project
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: May 4, 2005
Description: Gay City Health Project is an innovative
Seattle-based grassroots health organization for gay,
bisexual and transgender men. Gay City promotes the
health of gay and bisexual men and prevents HIV transmission
by building community, fostering communication...
Prosthetics Outreach Foundation
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: April 15, 2005
Description: Prosthetics Outreach Foundation (POF) works
to restore mobility and independence to disadvantaged
amputees worldwide by providing the best available practical
solutions for prosthetic care and rehabilitation. To
accomplish this, POF provides humanitarian ...
Cross Cultural Health Care Program
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: April 13, 2005
Description: This organization exists to serve as a
bridge between health care providers and the communities
they serve. We build this bridge by offering technical
assistance, training, research, and community-based
services in ways that are culturally and linguistic...
Animal Aid Society of India
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: March 9, 2005
Description: Animal Aid Society rescues and treats injured
or ill animals in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. Three veterinary
doctors and 10 support staff guided by trustees provide
free service to all ownerless animals in this city of
600,000. AAS was founded in 2002 by...
Arthritis Foundation, Washington/Alaska Chapter
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: February 1, 2005
Description: The mission of the Arthritis Foundation
is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention,
control and cure of arthritis and related diseases.
Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: January 24, 2005
Description: Founded in 1985, the Harborview Injury
Prevention and Research Center (HIPRC)has become one
of the premier institutions researching how and why
people suffer injuries and what can be done to prevent
and treat them. Our vision is to reduce the impact of
i...
Share Our Strength's Operation Frontline
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: December 21, 2004
Description: Seattle's Operation Frontline, a program
of the Fremont Public Association and Share Our Strength,
is a direct outreach program that mobilizes culinary
and nutrition professionals to teach cooking classes
focusing on nutrition and food budgeting. Local ch...
Nikkei Concerns
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: November 3, 2004
Description: We provide health and related services
to elders in the Pacific Northwest
Gluten Intolerance Group
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: October 14, 2004
Description: Our mission is to provide awareness, education,
and support to persons with celiac disease/dermatitis
herpetiformis, their families, health care professionals,
and the general public.
Dunshee House (formerly Seattle AIDS Support Group)
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: October 6, 2004
Description: Dunshee house envisions individuals in
communities connected by the shared values of health
and well being, personal development, and compassionate
support of one another. Dunshee House, a non-profit
organization, builds community and cultivates powerf...
The Hydrocephalus Support Group/Seattle
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: September 16, 2004
Description: We offer peer support for families, friends
and those living with hydrocephalus. Our mission is
to educate and offer a resource to the community and
those touched by the condition of hydrocephalus.
Western Washington Area Health Education Center
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: August 5, 2004
Description: The Western Washington Area Health Education
Center works to assure equity of and access to health
care for underserved rural and urban populations in
Washington State. One of the ways that we do this is
by providing malpractice insurance to doctors, n...
The Service Board
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: July 22, 2004
Description: The Service Board (TSB) is a Seattle non-profit,
youth-focused community service organization. TSB Engages
teens and young adults, ages 13 to 18, and adult mentors,
from a broad range of academics, racial, cultural and
economic backgrouds, in a demanding ...
Odessa Brown Children's Clinic Reach Out and Read Program
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: May 7, 2004
Description: Reach Out and Read (ROR) is a program that
promotes early literacy by bringing new books and advice
about the importance of reading aloud into the pediatric
exam room. Doctors and nurses give new books to children
at each well child visit from 6 months...
Medic One Foundation
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: January 26, 2004
Description: The mission of the Medic One Foundation
is to preserve and enhance the quality of pre-hospital
emergency care by supporting essential programs such
as paramedic training,independent quality assurance,
and targeted research.
University of Washington Center for Health Education
and Research
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: December 16, 2003
Description: The Center for Health Education and Research
(CHER) is a diverse, multidisciplinary team devoted
to enhancing health and quality of life for individuals
and communities through education, training, and research.
Urgent Africa
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: September 22, 2003
Description: Urgent Africa is a non-profit organization
that offers assistance to people infected with and affected
by HIV/AIDS in Africa. Beyond the inherent suffering
and loss of life, AIDS has decimated the work force,
impoverished families, and orpha...
Science for Seniors
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: November 13, 2002
Description: The mission of Science for Seniors is to
deliver critical health and science information that
seniors can act on. Our vision is to educate and empower
seniors, their supporters and caregivers to the life-changing
discoveries and tools that are introduced ...
SEIU Local 6 Seattle WA
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: October 28, 2002
Description: We are janitors, home care workers, nursing
home aides, hospital workers, and other working families
joined together in SEIU Local 6 for a VOICE for living
wages, good benefits, and quality health care and long-term
care. SEIU Local 6 is part of the large...
Seattle Acoustic Neuroma Group
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: August 25, 2002
Description: Provide information to patients regarding
fair and balanced pros and cons on medical treatment
for acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma). Provide
support for difficulties resulting from the tumor or
from the treatment of it. Provide l...
Senior Wellness Project
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: July 15, 2002
Description: The Senior Wellness Project consists of
three programs currently available at senior and community
centers in the Seatte area. Health Enhancement Program
(HEP) is a participant-driven wellness program designed
to improve overall health. A nurse and ...
Strategic Education Centers
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: July 12, 2002
Description: Strategic Education Centers is a nonprofit
educational institute serving adolescent women in Seattle
and Swaziland. In Swaziland, after-school centers provides
training in technology skills, job readiness, health
awareness(with a particular focus on HIV/...
Hemlock Society of Washington State
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: July 2, 2002
Description: The Hemlock Society of Washington State
supports and promotes education and public awareness
of an individual's right to make informed choices in
planning end-of-life decisions. In particular, we advocate
the right of competent adults who are terminally ...
Kenya Kids AIDS Project
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: March 25, 2002
Description: The Kenya Kids AIDS Project seeks to help
enable and empower marginalized people in Kenya in their
struggle with the growing HIV/AIDS epidemic and the
adversity it creates. We do this through small projects
that address the specific needs of a communit...
Gambia Health Education Liaison Project
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: May 23, 2001
Description: Gambia Health Education Liaison Project,
also known as GambiaHELP, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
based in Seattle, Washington, USA. GambiaHELP operates
in The Gambia, West Africa. GambiaHELP exists to enable
communities in The Gambia to protect...
Frontline Hepatitis of Seattle, WA
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: May 20, 2001
Description: Our mission is to help those in society
be tested and treated who have hepatitis C. We are national
with our main office in WA state. We believe that education
is empowerment and compassion is paramount in this epidemic.
We are also involved with HIV C...
Northwest Lymphedema Center
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: February 9, 2001
Description: The Northwest Lymphedema Center provides
information, education, and resources about lymphedema.
These include books, videos, self-massage and bandaging
classes, and more. We are helping others to understand
and meet the challenges of lymphed...
The Washington Firm
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: May 11, 2000
Description: The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
is a world-renowned, independent, non-profit institution
designated by the National Cancer Institute as a comprehensive
cancer center. The work of the Center focuses on understanding
cancer, treating cancer, prev...
Huntington's Disease Society of America Northwest Chapter
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: April 23, 2000
Description: To provide services and education to individuals
and families affected by Huntington's Disease.Huntington's
Disease is a degenerative brain disorder that affects
about 30,000 Americans. To support research into the
treatment and cure of Huntington's...
Friends For Life Society
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: December 30, 1999
Description: Empowerment and enhancement services for
people with life-challenging condition as well as their
family, friends, and caregivers.
Washington Alaska Cancer Pain Initiative
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: March 12, 1999
Description: The Washington - Alaska Cancer Pain Initiative
is a multidisciplinary movement directed towards improving
the management of cancer pain throughout the states
of Washington and Alaska. The WACPI is a cooperative
effort of clinical care facilities, higher e...
Hepatitis Education Project
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: November 12, 1998
Description: The Hepatitis Education Project is a non-profit
corporation chartered in the state of Washington to
provide educational materials and support groups for
hepatitis patients and their families. We publish a
quarterly newsletter and sponsr a number of suppor...
The Evergreen Chapter of the Scleroderma Foundation
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: October 27, 1998
Description: Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disease
that attacks a person's skin and, in many cases, internal
organs, making them hardened, painful and non-functional.
It attacks women three times more often than men and
affects these people most often in their chil...
EarthSave Seattle
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: May 14, 1998
Description: EarthSave promotes food choices that are
healthy for people and healthy for the planet. We educate,
inspire, and empower people to take positive action
for all life on Earth.
Hospice of Seattle
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: January 9, 1998
Description: Hospice of Seattle is dedicated to the
service of dying persons and their families. Hospice
is about living life to the fullest .
Seattle Gay Clinic
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: September 4, 1997
Description: The Seattle Gay Clinic is one of the oldest
gay health organizations in the Puget Sound and has
been a trusted resource in the community since 1979.
Since our inception, we have been offering quality health
care services in a safe, non-judgemental, and he...
The Sparrow Foundation
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: August 17, 1997
Description: The Sparrow Foundation supports community
service projects for youth which, in turn, helps children
in medical need.
Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility
Seattle, Washington United States
Last updated on: April 20, 2007
Description: Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility
-- Ensuring Sustainable Global Health For over 25 years,
Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility (WPSR)
has served as the active conscience of medicine in Washington
state, relentlessly educating ...
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