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Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Criminal Correctional System » Ex-Offender Services » Ex-Offender Counseling

Programs that provide emotional support, information and guidance for people who recently have been released from a correctional facility and who need help to readjust to the community, become self-su fficient and avoid re-involvement in criminal activities.

Environmental Quality » Public Safety » Emergency Rescue

Programs that provide emergency rescue operations and/or lifesaving activities for people who are stranded, lost, accident victims or exposed to other life threatening dangers.

Education

Programs that provide opportunities for people to acquire the knowledge, skills, desirable qualities of behavior and character, wisdom and general competence that will enable them to fully participate in and enjoy the social, political, economic and intellectual life of the community.

Environmental Quality

Programs that preserve, protect and, where possible, improve both the natural and built aspects of the physical environment and/or which develop and implement measures for accident prevention and inte rvention in the case of emergencies in order to promote public health and safety and enable people to live in ecological balance and harmony with their surroundings.

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Basic Needs » Housing / Shelter » Housing Search and Information » Home Rental Listings » Elderly / Disabled Home Rental Listings

Programs that maintain lists of available rental housing for review by older adults and/or people with disabilities. The listings may include HUD Supportive Housing for the Elderly (Section 202), HUD Supportive Housing for People with Disabilities (Section 811), HUD Congregate Housing (Section 236) or other housing options for independent living specifically for these populations.

Education » Educational Support Services » Guidance and Counseling » Educational Therapy

Programs that provide diagnostic and treatment services which combine psychotherapeutic and tutorial techniques for individuals who have learning disabilities, dyslexia, perceptual problems, emotional problems or other difficulties that are interfering with their ability to learn.

Education » Educational Support Services » Educational Testing

Programs within the formal education system or offered by outside agencies which utilize a variety of instruments to gather information about an individual's abilities, skills, understanding, knowledg e, achievement, or educational, psychological or medical difficulties for the purpose of screening and selecting individuals for admission to an educational institution or program or for developing a plan of individualized instruction to help students who have exceptional needs overcome their learning problems.

Education » Educational Support Services

Programs within the formal education system or offered by outside agencies that provide non-instructional services which support the admission of students to an educational program, their health and l iving conditions while students, and their ability to choose an appropriate course of study and adjust to and remain in school through the completion of their degrees.

Education » Educational Programs » Special Education » Early Identification Programs

Programs that develop and implement organized plans for locating and identifying youngsters who have targeted disabling conditions and qualify for various types of assistance under specific legislatio n.

Education » Educational Programs » Literacy Instruction » Early Literacy Development Programs

Programs that promote pre-literacy and language development skills in children from birth to age five with the objective of preparing them to read. Program activities are both educational and social a nd focus on helping participants develop oral language skills, expand their vocabulary, develop the concept of a word, have exposure to printed words and connect them to stories, develop phonological and phoneme awareness (sounds associated with letters and words), and recognize letters of the alphabet and connect them to words. Specific activities that promote early literacy development include r eading aloud, summarizing stories read, conversations and dialog, learning new words, exposure to books, rhyming and singing, imitating sounds, identifying syllables, writing and naming letters, attac hing sounds to letters, and recognizing words. Programs may be formal or informal, and may include parent participation. Classes are often held at schools, churches, libraries and community recreation centers.

Education » Educational Programs » Adult Education » English as a Second Language

Programs that offer opportunities for non-English-speaking and limited-English-speaking adults to learn listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with an emphasis on developing the level of comm unication competence that is essential for adults who are living in a setting in which English is the primary language used. Also included are programs that provide English language instruction for yo unger people.

Education » Educational Programs

Programs within the context of the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which provide instructional services that are individualized or specialized t o meet the specific needs and interests of learners.

Education » Educational Institutions / Schools » School Districts » Elementary School Districts

The local administrative units that are responsible for operating elementary schools or for contracting for elementary school services in specific geographical areas.

Education » Educational Institutions / Schools » Public Schools » Elementary Schools

Programs that provide a graded system of learning in a formal school setting from kindergarten or grade one through grades six, seven, eight or nine (depending on the district configuration) for child ren ranging in age from five or six to thirteen or fourteen.

Education » Educational Institutions / Schools » Early Childhood Education » Early Head Start » Early Head Start Grantee / Delegate Agencies

Programs that contract with the federal government to oversee the establishment and operation of Early Head Start sites within the county. Grantees are responsible for the administration of Early Hea d Start programs and the allocation of funding, the coordination of enrollment and the referral of eligible families to Early Head Start sites. Some grantee agencies reassign their administrative res ponsibilities to delegate agencies.

Education » Educational Institutions / Schools » Early Childhood Education » Early Head Start » Early Head Start Sites

Centers administered by the grantee and delegate agencies that are responsible for providing the Early Head Start program for eligible children.

Education » Educational Institutions / Schools » Early Childhood Education » Early Head Start

A federally-funded child development and family support program that provides early education, health, mental health, nutrition and social services for low-income pregnant women and families with chil dren from birth to age three. Services provided directly or through referral may include prenatal education and parenting classes for pregnant women; child development information; parent/child activi ties; a home visiting program for families with newborns; early education services in a variety of settings; comprehensive health and mental health services including smoking cessation and substance a buse treatment; coordination with organizations providing early intervention for infants and toddlers with disabilities; assistance in obtaining income support, housing or emergency cash; and transpor tation to program services.

Education » Educational Institutions / Schools » Early Childhood Education

Programs that provide educational activities and experiences for children from birth to age five which are intended to foster social, emotional and intellectual growth and prepare them for further for mal learning.

Education » Educational Institutions / Schools

Schools, colleges, universities, technical institutes and other educational establishments that have well defined curriculums and courses of instruction which comprise the formal, structured framework through which educational services are provided for community residents.

Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Tax Organizations and Services » Tax Information » Federal Income Tax Information » Earned Income Credit Information

Programs that provide information and guidance for employers of and/or employees who earn less than a specified amount during the year, regardless of whether it is taxable, and qualify for a credit wh ich allows them to subtract up to $4,008 from their tax liability at the end of the year or obtain a refund. The minimum income amount varies depending on whether the individual has qualifying childre n (sons, daughters, adopted children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, stepchildren, or eligible foster children who meet age criteria and have lived with individual in the United States for a spec ified period of time) and their number. Eligible foster children may include brothers, sisters, step brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews or children placed by an authorizing placement agency. Als o included are organizations that issue the tax credits.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Occupational / Professional Associations » Education Associations

Organizations whose members are academics who represent a particular discipline or teachers, administrators, school psychologists or other educational personnel who have affiliated for the purpose of continuing professional development through articles in learned journal, participation in professional conferences and other informal educational opportunities. These organizations may deal with compl aints about members and may also provide assistance for members who are having difficulty with their employers.

Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Legal Services » Landlord / Tenant Assistance » Eviction Assistance

Programs that provide assistance for people are being evicted, either wrongfully or with reason, from their apartments or other rental property. Also included are programs that attempt to prevent evic tion and possible homelessness by providing mediation services to negotiate a compromise between and individual and the landlord.

Organizational / Community / International Services » International Affairs » International Understanding / Peace Programs » Educational Exchange Programs

Programs that develop, implement, promote and/or manage exchange programs in which high school students, undergraduate and graduate students, university and college faculty or other educational person nel from the United States or Canada study, teach or engage in other educational activities abroad while foreign scholars and educators from those countries come to the United States or Canada. Also i ncluded are programs that arrange short-term study and observation visits by foreign leaders and professionals who meet and consult with Americans or Canadians who are active in their fields.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Information Services » Library Services » Special Library Collections » Ethnic Collections

Libraries or other organizations that maintain resource centers or special collections of materials which relate to the culture and history of specific ethnic groups. Ethnic collections often contain newspapers and magazines that have been published by the ethnic community, records and tapes of ethnic music, children's books and other materials that may be of interest to community residents.

Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Legal Services » Family Law » Emancipation of Minors

Programs that provide assistance for people age fourteen to eighteen who are managing their own financial affairs, whose income is derived from activities not considered criminal, who are willing to l ive apart from their parents or guardians with their consent, and who want to petition the court to be considered over the age of majority. People younger than age eighteen are automatically considere d emancipated if they have entered into a valid marriage (whether or not the marriage was terminated by dissolution) or if they are on active duty with any of the armed forces.

Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Legal Services » Estate Planning Assistance

Programs that offer a review of options and assistance to people who want to provide for the administration and/or protection of their assets during their lifetime, develop a plan for managing their f inances in the event of a disabling illness, prepare binding instructions for the health care they wish to receive or avoid should they become terminally ill, make arrangements for the disposition of their assets with a minimum amount of taxation upon their death and provide for the administration of their estate should their spouse or other beneficiaries be incapable of managing their affairs. Es tate planning provides an opportunity for individuals to make their wishes known and to name the person(s) who will be responsible for carrying out those directives. Tools available during the estate planning process include a Last Will and Testament, durable power of attorney for health care, durable financial power of attorney and a directive to physicians such as a living will, natural death d irective or other state-recognized document. A revocable living trust may also be appropriate in some circumstances.

Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Legal Services » Environmental Law

Programs that provide assistance for people who are involved in disputes relating to laws that are intended to protect the environment. Individual cases may deal with disputes relating to land use, zo ning decisions, air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, soil contamination, treatment of endangered species, wetlands management and other issues that have an impact on the environment.

Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Legal Services » Elder Law

Programs that provide advice and guidance for individuals who need assistance in the area of law which relates to the rights and needs of older adults, especially in the areas of age discrimination, c onsumer fraud, estate planning and management, living trusts, trust administration, probate, property law, retirement planning, pension benefits, Social Security benefits, Medicaid/Medi-Cal and Medica re, disability planning, long-term care alternatives, health care decisions, elder abuse, guardianships and conservatorships.

Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Legal Services » Discrimination Assistance » Employment Discrimination Assistance

Programs that provide assistance for people who believe that they have been denied equal access to employment or that they have been treated unfairly as employees, i.e., that they were sexually harass ed or denied equal pay for equal work, passed over for a promotion, denied training opportunities or fired on the basis of their age, gender, race or ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. In Canada, sources of income, same-sex partner status, criminal convictions, political beliefs and family status may apply. Also included are programs that provid e assistance for job applicants who feel they have been denied employment because of a military service obligation or help restore job seniority and pension rights which have been withheld from servic e personnel because of an absence from work due to a service obligation.

Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Legal Services » Discrimination Assistance » Education Discrimination Assistance

Programs that provide assistance for people who believe they have been denied equal access to student loans or scholarships, or to educational programs at preschool, elementary, secondary, vocational, postsecondary, postgraduate or professional school levels based on their age, gender, race or ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. In Canada, source s of income, same-sex partner status, criminal convictions, political beliefs and family status may apply.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Information Services » Electronic Information Resources

Programs that permit individuals using personal computers equipped with modems and communications software to access information and services that reside on or are available through remote computers. Included are programs that maintain locations on the Internet which provide information and/or services for users as well as those that offer on-line connection services which help users identify and locate the information and services they need.

Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Law Enforcement Services » Evidence Collection Services

Programs that provide support for civil litigation or criminal prosecutions or defenses by gathering and analyzing pretrial evidence and, upon request, presenting their findings during court hearings. Evidence collection services may be provided by law enforcement offices as a routine part of crime investigations or by organizations with expertise in this area at the request of law enforcement off icials, prosecuting attorneys, insurance companies, corporations or individuals involved in criminal or civil actions.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Disaster Services » Disaster Relief Services » Disaster Services for Animals » Emergency Animal Shelters

Programs that open evacuation centers where people can take their pets to escape the prospect a major disaster or large-scale emergency that threatens to disrupt the normal functioning of a community; or which provide temporary shelter for lost or displaced animals following a disaster.

Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Law Enforcement Services » Crime Reporting » Employee Fraud Reporting

Programs that provide a hotline or other mechanisms that the public can use to report suspected or substantiated fraudulent acts committed by employees of public or private agencies which may include theft, abuse of position, conducting personal business during work time, abuse of work hours, misuse of sick leave, claiming unnecessary or unworked overtime and similar offenses.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Disaster Services » Disaster Response Services » Emergency Communications

Programs that provide services, often through one or more intermediaries, which enable two or more parties to communicate in emergency situations where normal means of communication are unavailable. I ncluded are individuals (such as amateur radio or CB operators) and organizations (such as ARES) that provide alternative communications channels following a major disaster or large-scale emergency th at disrupts the normal functioning of a community.

Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Law Enforcement Services » Crime Prevention » Family Violence Prevention » Elder Abuse Prevention

Programs that attempt to reduce the incidence of financial, emotional, physical and sexual abuse or intimidation of elderly people and dependent adults by members of their families or other caregiver s through a variety of educational interventions which are aimed at the likely victims of abuse, potential perpetrators, people who work with families and/or the community at large.

Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Law Enforcement Services » Crime Prevention » Adult Fingerprinting » Employment Related Fingerprinting

Programs that make complete sets of fingerprints for teachers, child care providers, people requiring a security clearance and other individuals whose licensing or employment requires that they have f ingerprints on file.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Disaster Services » Disaster Mitigation » Emergency Property Protective Measures

Programs that provide nonstructural measures such as plywood, sandbags and other water deviation devices, window boarding services, reseeding services and other forms of assistance that are designed t o temporarily secure property in preparation for an impending disaster such as a mudslide, flood, hurricane or tornado.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Disaster Services » Disaster Preparedness » Emergency Preparedness and Response Training

Programs that provide training and/or technical assistance for the public and private sectors to enhance emergency planning efforts and the level of overall preparedness by government organizations, c ommunity based agencies, businesses, individuals and families for a major disaster or large-scale emergency that disrupts the normal functioning of a community.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Disaster Services » Disaster Preparedness » Disaster Preparedness Information » Earthquake Preparedness Information

Programs that increase public awareness of the measures that people can take before, during and after a major earthquake to protect lives and property and increase their chances for survival until hel p arrives. Included are programs that inspect the homes of individual residents and give them a report which recommends ways to enhance their safety and reduce the risk of property damage or loss, as well as those that deal with earthquake safety in a more general way. An earthquake is the sudden motion or trembling of the ground produced by abrupt displacement of rock masses, usually within the upper ten to twenty miles of the Earth.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Disaster Services » Disaster Management Organizations » Government Emergency Operations Centers » Emergency Operations Centers

Designated sites established by city, county and/or operational area authorities to coordinate disaster response, relief and/or recovery efforts.

Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Criminal Correctional System » Ex-Offender Services » Ex-Offender Halfway Houses

Community-based programs that provide congregate living arrangements and a wide variety of counseling and supportive services for ex-offenders who recently have been released from a correctional facil ity but who require a gradual transition from that highly structured and supervised way of a life to a relatively free and normal existence in the community.

Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Criminal Correctional System » Ex-Offender Services

Programs that help people who have been released from a correctional facility make a successful transition to community life.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Community Services » Travelers Assistance » Emergency Road Service

Programs that arrange for the dispatch of a tow truck to assist motorists whose vehicles have become disabled on community roads or highways.

Criminal Justice and Legal Services » Criminal Correctional System » Alternative Sentencing / Supervision » Electronic Monitoring of Detention

Programs that use electronic technology including transmitters and receivers, telephone verification systems and other location and individual identification equipment to monitor and track offenders w ho have been confined to their homes or other venues by the courts for the term of their sentences or while they await arraignment, trial, sentencing or other judicial procedures.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Community Services » Political Organization and Participation » Elections / Election Campaigns » Election Information

Programs that publish and/or distribute information regarding the position of rival candidates in an election, the pros and cons of specific ballot measures, the location and hours of the polling plac e and other details regarding the content or the mechanics of the election.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Community Services » Political Organization and Participation » Elections / Election Campaigns

Programs that provide information regarding the election process, the views and voting records of rival candidates for public office, the pros and cons of specific ballot issues, or election results; which encourage citizens to express their views by voting for the candidates or ballot measures of their choice; or which protect the individual's right to vote.

Consumer Services » Consumer Regulation » Regulations / Standards » Product Quality Standards » Egg Products Regulation

Programs that establish and enforce uniform grade standards for eggs and which ensure, through inspection, that eggs and egg products are fresh, pure and wholesome and/or truthfully labeled.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Community Services » Holiday Programs » Easter Programs » Easter Events

Programs that sponsor Easter egg hunts, parties or other activities for children in the community or other residents on Easter.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Community Services » Holiday Programs » Easter Programs » Easter Assistance

Programs that offer food baskets, meals or other forms of assistance to help low-income or indigent community residents celebrate and enjoy the Easter holiday.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Community Services » Holiday Programs » Easter Programs

Programs that offer special assistance, services or special events during Easter to make the celebration of the holiday more enjoyable.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Community Services » Facilities / Community Centers » Multipurpose Centers » Ethnic Oriented Multipurpose Centers

Multipurpose centers that serve as focal points for specific ethnic groups within the community and which offer, at a single location, a wide variety of services and activities that are structured to meet the social, educational, economic, recreational and other needs of participants in ways that are culturally appropriate.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Community Groups » Community Action / Social Advocacy Groups » Human Rights Groups » Ethnic Advocacy Groups

Organizations that support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights and interests of one or more specific ethnic groups.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Community Groups » Community Action / Social Advocacy Groups » Environmental Improvement Groups

Organizations that work for the introduction of new legislation or changes in current laws or practices that will more effectively protect the physical environment from pollution, exploitation or wast e and/or preserve our natural resources, including our wildlife, for enjoyment by future generations.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Community Groups » Community Action / Social Advocacy Groups » Education Advocacy Groups

Organizations that promote a particular practice like bilingual education, support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that will result in specific types of educational refor m or other improvements in the educational system, or support specific changes in local educational institutions that will improve the delivery of services to local students.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Community Economic Development » Urban Renewal » Enterprise Zones

Programs at the state and local level that designate certain communities for development, and provide incentives to foster investment in these areas and reduce or remove unnecessary governmental regul atory barriers to economic development. In return, businesses in the area agree to employ a certain percentage of residents of the defined area. Specific incentives may include sales and use tax cre dits, business income tax savings, hiring incentives, special loan packages and loan guarantees, low-cost industrial land, infrastructure development agreements, fast-track planning processes and pref erence points on state contracts.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Community Economic Development » Small Business Development » Entrepreneurial Training

Programs that provide intensive training in business management skills for individuals who want to start their own business or who are operating a fledgling business. The training addresses topics suc h as how to establish a business, how to obtain necessary permits and licenses, how to arrange for insurance coverage, how to write a business plan, and how to run a successful business.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Arts and Culture » Theater Performances » Ethnic Theater Productions

Programs that offer productions like Japanese Noh drama or Kyogen comic theater; Chinese, Thai, Turkish or Indonesian shadow theater; RAKUGO (Japanese sit-down comedy or comic story telling); or Kabuk i theater which are representative of the theatrical traditions of specific cultures.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Arts and Culture » Music Performances » Ethnic Music Concerts

Organizations that offer musical performances which feature vocal and/or instrumental music from different cultures around the world that have long established folk traditions which are uniquely their own. Specific concerts may offer Brazilian music, Celtic music, Afro-pop, Bulgarian music, reggae or other similar forms. Also included are programs that arrange for ethnic music festivals and ethnic music competitions that are staged as public performances.

Consumer Services » Consumer Assistance and Protection » Consumer Complaints » Practitioner Complaints » Educational Psychologist Complaints

Programs that provide assistance for consumers who want to register complaints regarding the licensing, incompetence, quality of service, excessive fees, unprofessional conduct or other inappropriate business practices of educational psychologists.

Organizational / Community / International Services » Arts and Culture » Cultural Heritage Programs » Ethnic / Cultural Festivals

Programs that coordinate events which feature the music, art, crafts, dance, food, games, drama and other activities which reflect the cultural heritage, traditions and skills of a particular ethnic g roup, culture or era.

Consumer Services » Consumer Assistance and Protection » Consumer Complaints » Escrow Company Complaints

Programs that provide assistance for consumers who want to register complaints regarding the quality of service, excessive fees, unethical or improper conduct of personnel or other inappropriate busin ess practices of escrow companies.

Mental Health Care and Counseling » Psychiatric Support Services » Early Intervention for Mental Illness

Programs that identify and provide treatment for individuals whose personal condition and social experiences could potentially produce mental, emotional or social dysfunctions with the objective of pr eventing their development; or which conduct general screening efforts to achieve early identification and treatment of children who have incipient problems to ensure the best possible prognosis.

Mental Health Care and Counseling » Outpatient Mental Health Care » Supportive Therapies » Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

Programs that help individuals recover from a traumatic event such as combat experiences, rape, molestation, catastrophic loss or natural disaster through a procedure which uses physical movement in c ombination with other therapeutic techniques. The process is based on the hypothesis that traumatization causes an overexcitement of a specific locus of the brain producing a neural pathology that "fr eezes" the information in its original anxiety-producing form. EMDR permits the "frozen" information to be desensitized, reprocessed and adaptively integrated resulting in diffusion of the traumatic i magery and a reduction of negative client symptoms, e.g., emotional distress, intrusive thoughts, flashbacks and nightmares.

Mental Health Care and Counseling » Outpatient Mental Health Care » Specialized Counseling Services » Family Violence Counseling » Elder Abuse Counseling

Programs that provide individual, conjoint, family or group treatment for older adults who are being physically, sexually and/or emotionally abused by members of their family, and/or for perpetrators of elder abuse.

Mental Health Care and Counseling » Outpatient Mental Health Care » Specialized Counseling Services » Employment Transition Counseling

Programs that provide emotional support, information and guidance in a variety of settings for individuals who have experienced voluntary or involuntary changes in their employment status including te rmination, layoff, demotion, promotion or retirement.

Basic Needs » Temporary Financial Aid » Utility Assistance » Utility Bill Payment Assistance » Electric Bill Payment Assistance

Programs that pay all or a portion of the electric bills of people whose electricity has been or is at risk of being shut off and who meet age, income, disability, need or other requirements. In some cases, the utility company itself will match payments of customers who are in arrears as long as they commit to and follow a regular payment schedule. Also included are non-emergency programs that pro vide home energy assistance for low-income households that apply, usually once per calendar year; programs that arrange for balanced payment plans in which electric billing amounts are stable througho ut the year despite seasonal fluctuations and increases and decreases in energy use; and programs that help people negotiate manageable electric bill payment plans in situations where there are some r esources available for this purpose.

Individual and Family Life » Volunteer Opportunities » Special Event Support Volunteer Opportunities » Event Coordination Volunteer Opportunities

Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to take responsibility for planning and coordin ating special events. Activities may include arranging event logistics, renting suitable space, overseeing decoration of the facility or other preparations, assigning tasks to supporting staff/volunt eers and supervising their activities, and ensuring that the event runs smoothly.

Individual and Family Life » Volunteer Opportunities » Recreational Activities / Sports Volunteer Opportunities » Exercise / Fitness Leader Volunteer Opportunities

Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to lead groups of the people served by the agency i n exercise activities that are tailored to meet their needs and abilities.

Individual and Family Life » Volunteer Opportunities » Health Care Volunteer Opportunities » Equestrian Therapy Volunteer Opportunities

Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing to assist youth and adults with disabilities in therapeutic horseback riding programs on a voluntary basis without remuneration. Vol unteers lead the horses or walk beside horse and rider to provide emotional support and ensure client safety.

Individual and Family Life » Volunteer Opportunities » Family Services Related Volunteer Opportunities » Errand Running / Shopping Volunteer Opportunities

Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with a valid driver's license and current insurance who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to make short trips to purchase groc eries, pick up prescriptions, withdraw or deposit money in the bank, drop or retrieve laundry and do other small tasks for people who have disabilities and frail elderly individuals who cannot leave t heir homes or are otherwise unable to perform these tasks for themselves. Also included are volunteer opportunities in markets or similar establishments for people who are willing to deliver groceries to homes of frail elderly individuals or people with disabilities who are unable to go out and shop on their own behalf, and volunteer positions in organizations who have a need for couriers or peopl e to run other types of errands.

Basic Needs » Housing / Shelter » Utilities Connection / Repair » Electricity Connection / Repair

Companies that provide electricity services including the hook-up of services and the installation, maintenance and repair of meters and other necessary equipment. Also included are programs that acce pt and respond to reports of downed or arcing power lines, transformers that have been hit by lightning or otherwise affected by bad weather or other problems which constitute a hazard or threaten to interrupt service.

Individual and Family Life » Volunteer Opportunities » Environment Volunteer Opportunities » Environmental Protection / Advocacy Volunteer Opportunities

Environmental action groups and other similar organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to work for the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that will more effectively protect the physical environment from pollution, exploitation or waste and/or preserve our natural resources, including our wildlife, for enj oyment by future generations. Volunteers may be asked to work on specific initiatives, e.g., protection of a particular endangered species, mandates for cleaner burning fuels, or measures that protect the oceans and their ability to support marine life; or on more general environmental advocacy projects.

Individual and Family Life » Volunteer Opportunities » Environment Volunteer Opportunities

Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to work on conservation projects or on other in itiatives that will improve the natural and built aspects of the physical environment.

Individual and Family Life » Volunteer Opportunities » Education Volunteer Opportunities » English Language Instruction Volunteer Opportunities

Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing to teach non-English and limited-English speaking individuals English language skills on a voluntary basis without remuneration. Participants learn listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with an emphasis on developing the level of communication competence that is essential for adul ts who are living in a setting in which English is the primary language used.

Individual and Family Life » Volunteer Opportunities » Education Volunteer Opportunities

Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing to work with children and/or adults on a voluntary basis without remuneration to ensure tha t they develop the knowledge, skills, desirable qualities of behavior and character, wisdom and general competence that will enable them to fully participate in and enjoy the social, political, econom ic and intellectual life of the community.

Individual and Family Life » Volunteer Opportunities » Construction / Maintenance Volunteer Opportunities » Electrician Volunteer Opportunities

Organizations that are actively seeking electricians who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to install electrical wiring or repair the electrical problems at the organization's fa cility or in the homes of the people it serves.

Basic Needs » Housing / Shelter » Home Improvement / Accessibility » Energy Conservation Improvements » Energy Conservation Rebates

Programs that provide cash or tax rebates for homeowners who have made approved home improvements that will enable them to reduce energy consumption.

Basic Needs » Housing / Shelter » Home Improvement / Accessibility » Energy Conservation Improvements

Programs that provide assistance in the form of labor and supplies, cash or tax rebates or consultation services for homeowners who want to make home improvements that are designed to reduce energy co nsumption.

Basic Needs » Housing / Shelter » Emergency Shelter

Programs that provide a temporary place to stay for newcomers, travelers, people who are in crisis, or homeless individuals in the community.

Individual and Family Life » Volunteer Opportunities » Civic Participation / Political Volunteer Opportunities » Election Volunteer Opportunities

Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to work on voter registration drives, the campaigns of particular candidates for public office or at polling places during elections; or to make calls to "get out the vote" prior to election day. Polling place volunteers compile and verify voter lists from official registration records, verify identification of voters, obtain signatures and record the names of voters to prevent voting by unauthorized persons, distribute ballots to voters, answer questions concerning voting procedures , count valid ballots and prepare official reports of election results.

Basic Needs » Food » Emergency Food

Programs that provide a limited amount of food for individuals or families during times of personal crisis, or for people who have no food or cannot afford to purchase food at retail costs.

Individual and Family Life » Leisure Activities » Physical Fitness » Exercise Classes / Groups

Programs that offer a general program of exercise for people who are concerned about maintaining their physical fitness which may include walking, stretching and other similar activities.

Individual and Family Life » Individual and Family Support Services » Parenting Education » Expectant / New Parent Assistance

Programs that provide educational and supportive services for new parents or parents who are expecting a child to prepare them on an emotional and practical level for the impact that a newborn will ha ve upon their lives and relationships. Included are practical information about the care of a new infant such as bathing techniques, diapering, feeding cycles and infant and childhood illnesses; sugge stions for sibling preparation; and other techniques for facilitating the addition of the newborn to the family.

Individual and Family Life » Individual and Family Support Services » Mutual Support Groups » Lifestyle / Transition Related Support Groups » Employment / Retirement Related Support Groups

Mutual support groups whose members are people who have experienced voluntary or involuntary changes in their employment status including termination, layoff, demotion, promotion or retirement and nee d help in coping with their situation. The groups allow participants to share their experience, strengths and hopes to solve the problems they have in common and to address the quality of life issues that affect them all.

Individual and Family Life » Individual and Family Support Services » Mutual Support Groups » Lifestyle / Transition Related Support Groups » Emotions Anonymous Support Groups

Mutual support groups whose members are individuals who have difficulty dealing with the emotional pressures of everyday life and are living with unresolved emotional issues such as depression, anger, broken or strained relationships, low self-esteem, fear, anxiety, resentment, jealousy, guilt, boredom, loneliness or other destructive feelings. The groups provide a structured atmosphere in which p articipants can share their experience, strengths and hopes in a search for inner peace, and may include Christian-oriented and secular 12-step groups as well as non-12 step groups.

Individual and Family Life » Individual and Family Support Services » In Home Assistance » Errand Running / Shopping Assistance

Programs that offer the services of individuals who are available to make short trips to purchase groceries, pick up prescriptions, withdraw or deposit money in the bank, drop or retrieve laundry and do other small tasks for people who have disabilities and frail elderly individuals who cannot leave their homes or are otherwise unable to perform these tasks for themselves.

Individual and Family Life » Individual and Family Support Services » Escort

Programs that accompany people who have limited mobility, cognitive impairments or other problems to specified destinations and provide assistance which may include transportation or driving services, assisting the individual to enter and leave the vehicle and buildings, carrying packages, helping the person deal with other potential obstacles and/or providing emotional support. Escort programs ma y assist older adults and people with disabilities, people have AIDS or fear they have contracted the HIV virus, and others who need emotional and/or physical support; and may have limitations regardi ng the types of trips that qualify for this service.

Individual and Family Life » Individual and Family Support Services » Employee Assistance Programs

Programs that contract with employers to offer confidential help to employees, and in some cases their families, whose legal, financial, marital, parent-child, child care, alcoholism, drug abuse, heal th and/or mental health problems could have a direct impact on their attendance and job performance. EAPs vary in complexity from telephone hotlines that offer referrals for needed services to organi zations that offer in-person diagnosis and referral, direct counseling and/or extensive treatment for one or a variety of problems.

Individual and Family Life » Individual and Family Support Services » Emergency Alert

Programs that ensure that elderly individuals, people who have medical problems or potential allergic reactions to specific drugs, and other isolated or vulnerable individuals who are at risk of healt h-related crises receive the medical attention they need during an emergency. Also included are programs that offer a means of identifying or locating individuals who may wander away from those respon sible for their care and become lost.

Individual and Family Life » Individual and Family Support Services » Day Care » Child Care » Extended Day Care

Programs that provide supervised care and/or recreational activities for children in licensed child care centers, family child care homes, schools or recreation centers prior to the beginning or follo wing the end of the school day, on school holidays and teacher work/conference days and during school breaks.

Income Security » Public Assistance Programs » EBT Card Replacement Services

Programs that issue replacement electronic benefit transfer cards when an individual's original card has been lost or stolen. EBT cards are used in some jurisdictions to allow public assistance recipi ents to collect cash and Food Stamp benefits at automated teller machines (ATMs) or point of sale (POS) equipment that is located in grocery stores, banks and other commercial locations.

Income Security » Employment » Employment Preparation

Programs that provide assistance for people who need information, guidance and/or training in specific job-related skills to make appropriate occupational choices and secure and retain positions that effectively utilize their abilities.

Income Security » Employment » Employee Certification

Programs that issue or assist people to obtain documentation which officially affirms that they are eligible for paid employment and may be hired into an available position or may work under specified circumstances.

Income Security » Employment

Programs that provide employment opportunities for people who are searching for jobs; assist people who are able and willing to work by helping them prepare for, find, secure and retain suitable emplo yment; provide work site evaluation and/or modification support; and/or seek to develop employment opportunities in various fields for people who need a position.

Health Care » Specialty Medicine » Internal Medicine » Endocrinology

Programs that are staffed by specialists who provide comprehensive preventive, diagnostic and treatment services for people who have diseases or disorders of the ductless glands which produce hormones that affect the rate of metabolism and metabolism of specific substances, growth and developmental processes, the secretory activity of other endocrine glands, the development and functioning of the reproductive organs, sexual characteristics and libido, the development of personality and higher nervous functions, the ability of the body to meet conditions of stress, and resistance to disease. Th e ductless glands include the pituitary gland, the thyroid gland, the parathyroid glands, the adrenal glands, the islands of Lagerhaus in the pancreas, and the gonads.

Health Care » Specialty Medicine » Eye Care

Programs that are concerned with maintaining or improving the health of the eyes and their appropriate functioning as the organs of sight.

Health Care » Specialty Medicine » Dental Care » Emergency Dental Care

Programs that provide immediate, short-term assistance for people who have lost a filling, broken or lost a tooth or dental prosthesis or who have other dental emergencies and are unable to wait for t reatment on an appointment basis.

Health Care » Specialized Treatment » Disease Specific Treatment » Eating Disorders Treatment

Multidisciplinary programs, often offered on an inpatient basis with postdischarge outpatient therapy, that provide comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for individuals who have anorexia ne rvosa, bulimarexia, bulimia or a related eating disorder. Treatment is individualized and involves a combination of techniques including individual psychotherapy, mutual support groups, medication, nu tritional counseling, behavior modification and group or family therapy.

Health Care » Rehabilitation / Habilitative Services » Equestrian Therapy

Programs that provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to learn to relate to and ride horses as a part of their habilitation program.

Health Care » Rehabilitation / Habilitative Services » Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities / Delays

Programs that identify infants, toddlers and in some cases, preschoolers who show evidence of or are at risk for lags in physical development, cognitive development, language and speech development, p sychosocial development or self-help skills, and provide or coordinate the delivery of an enrichment program in order to minimize the potential for a developmental delay and to meet their current deve lopmental needs. The program may include early identification activities (child find); a developmental evaluation; a review of family concerns, priorities and resources; meetings with the family to de velop an individualized family service plan; service coordination to ensure that the individual and his or her family receive needed services which may include but are not limited to physical therapy, occupational therapy, audiology, health/medical services, nursing services, nutrition services, psychological services including specialized play groups or therapy sessions, counseling, speech and la nguage assistance, special instructional services, transportation, and parenting skills development; and ongoing evaluation of the child's progress and his or her changing enrichment needs. Included a re "birth to three" programs and federal, state or local programs that address the needs of slightly older children or children not otherwise eligible for "birth to three" programs.

Health Care » Human Reproduction » Family Planning » Infertility Services » Embryo Adoption

Programs that provide opportunities for couples facing infertility to have children without the high costs associated with assisted reproduction by "adopting" surplus embryos created by in vitro ferti lization clinics for implantation by another couple, but unused for that purpose. Most surplus embryos are discarded, frozen and kept in storage for limited periods of time, or donated for research wh ich ultimately involves their destruction.

Health Care » Human Reproduction » Family Planning » Birth Control » Emergency Contraception

Programs that prescribe and/or supply birth control pills which are taken in large doses (two to four pills twice during a 12-hour period) within 72 hours of having unprotected sexual intercourse; or a copper IUD which is inserted within five to seven days after unprotected intercourse with the objective of terminating a very early pregnancy.

Health Care » Health Supportive Services » Anatomical Gifts » Organ and Tissue Banks » Eye Banks

Programs that collect and store eye tissue for use in transplant operations.

Health Care » Health Screening / Diagnostic Services » Specialized Medical Tests » Electrocardiography

Programs that make a record of the electrical activity of the heart for use in the diagnosis of cases of abnormal cardiac rhythm and myocardial damage.

Health Care » Health Screening / Diagnostic Services » Disease / Disability Specific Screening / Diagnosis » Eye Screening

Programs that offer screening procedures that identify people who have targeted eye diseases or vision deficiencies.

Health Care » Health Screening / Diagnostic Services » Disease / Disability Specific Screening / Diagnosis » Evaluation for Assistive Technology

Programs that assess the current ability to function of people who have disabilities and prescribe or recommend the most appropriate assistive technology product to meet their individual needs includi ng communication/learning aids, control and signaling aids, daily living aids, hearing augmentation aids, mobility aids, prosthetic/orthotic/seating devices, recreational aids, speech aids and/or visu al/reading aids.

Health Care » Health Screening / Diagnostic Services » Disease / Disability Specific Screening / Diagnosis » Eating Disorders Screening

Programs that offer simple tests for people who have episodes of binge eating followed by purging, dissatisfaction with their body shape and size and/or intense fears of weight gain and want to learn more about anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders and ways of coping with their symptoms. Individuals generally have an opportunity to see a film and/or hear a talk about the causes, symptoms an d treatment of eating disorders; complete a screening questionnaire; and talk with a mental health professional about the results. People who test positively are encouraged to seek further evaluation and, potentially, treatment. Most eating disorders screenings are confidential and available at no cost. Eating disorders screenings may also be available by telephone or on-line.

Health Care » Emergency Medical Care » Emergency Room Care

Hospitals and other health care facilities that provide twenty-four hour diagnostic and treatment services for people who have acute, life-threatening injuries or severe illnesses.

Health Care » Emergency Medical Care » Emergency Medical Transportation

Programs that provide rapid transportation to health care facilities for accident victims and acutely ill or injured individuals who need immediate medical intervention both on the scene and enroute.

Health Care » Emergency Medical Care

Programs that provide immediate short-term assistance for accident victims and acutely ill or injured individuals whose lives or future well-being are in jeopardy.

Environmental Quality » Public Health » Public Health Information / Inspection / Remediation » Environmental Hazards Information

Programs that provide general information about specific environmental pollutants, associated safety hazards, testing procedures and measures for remediation.

Environmental Quality » Public Health » Public Health Information / Inspection / Remediation » Environmental Hazards Evaluation

Programs that conduct tests to ascertain whether there are harmful levels of pollutants, radiant or other energy or other hazardous materials in people's homes, yards or other environments; and/or sup ply test kits which can be used in the home for this purpose.

Environmental Quality » Municipal Services / Public Works » Building Code Enforcement » Construction Permits » Elevator Permits

Programs that issue permits which authorize the installation, alteration, construction or repair of elevators or stair climbers, or which certify on a periodic basis that a building's elevators are op erating appropriately and are safe for use.

Environmental Quality » Municipal Services / Public Works » Building Code Enforcement » Construction Permits » Electrical Permits

Programs that issue permits which authorize the installation, alteration, reconstruction or repair of electrical wiring in accordance with an approved plan.

Environmental Quality » Environmental Protection and Improvement » Environmental Beautification

Programs that enhance the aesthetic characteristics of the urban and surrounding natural environment by acquiring and preserving open spaces for public enjoyment; planting trees, flowers, shrubs and g round cover in public places; controlling outdoor advertising signs, billboards and displays; developing roadside rest areas with restroom, drinking and recreational facilities; controlling the establ ishment, use and maintenance of junkyards; developing and implementing anti-litter campaigns; cleaning up nature trails, rivers and streams; and other similar activities.

Environmental Quality » Environmental Protection and Improvement » Conservation » Energy Conservation » Energy Use Audits

Programs that provide consultation services for homeowners or business people who want an analysis of their current energy consumption practices and advice about how to make reductions. Also included are organizations that provide materials for doing a self-audit.

Environmental Quality » Environmental Protection and Improvement » Conservation » Energy Conservation

Programs that conserve existing energy resources, ensure efficient use of available energy and develop new energy sources while protecting the quality of the environment.

Environmental Quality » Environmental Protection and Improvement

Programs that are responsible for conserving endangered land, water, energy, wildlife and other natural resources; establishing and enforcing minimum standards for environmental quality which promote the health and well-being of the public; developing and implementing beautification programs; and supporting other initiatives that protect and enhance the physical environment.

Education » Educational Support Services » Student Financial Aid » Educational Grants

Programs that enable students who can demonstrate financial need to obtain cash awards (which do not need to be repaid) to help support the cost of their education. Included are Pell Grants and Supple mental Education Opportunity Grants which are funded by the state and Grants-in-Aid (GIAs) which are usually made available by the educational institution.

Education » Educational Support Services » Student Financial Aid » Educational Benefits

Social insurance programs whose benefits include financial assistance for the education of the covered individual and his or her eligible dependents.