Web Directory

» A Seattle Lexicon: Lingo from the Far Corner
   An outsider's guide to the lingo and nuances of the Seattle area. Includes nicknames for places, roads, restaurants, and sports.
   http://www.callihan.com/seattle/lexicon.htm

» AIDS Housing of Washington
   A nonprofit that develops HIV/AIDS housing locally and provides technical assistance nationally.
   http://www.aidshousing.org/

» Abe Keller Peace Education Fund
   Providing financial resources for peace-education activities in the Puget Sound region, to promote peace and social justice.
   http://www.abekellerpeacefund.org/

» Al-Anon and Alateen District 20
   A fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who believe alcoholism is a family illness, and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.
   http://www.scn.org/health/district20/

» Annie's Playground Fund
   A nonprofit organization dedicated in memory of Annie Yasuda to the renovation of playground at the Meadowbrook Community Center in Northeast Seattle.
   http://www.anniesplayground.org/

» Ballard High School Foundation
   A nonprofit charitable organization with a mission to support the students, faculty and administration of Ballard High School and enrich the school's programs and activities.
   http://www.bhsfoundation.com/

» Ballard P-Patch
   Community garden with links to a local food bank. Provides raised bed boxes for gardeners with mobility challenges.
   http://www.ballardppatch.org/

» Bread Alone Project
   Seattle based rock bands aiding the homeless by fund-raising projects that are recorded (CDs) and live concerts.
   http://members.tripod.com/breadaloneproject/

» Capitol Hill Housing
   An affordable housing provider with 42 buildings concentrated mostly in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.
   http://capitolhillhousing.org/

» Car-Free Seattle
   Organization started by two Fremont resident artists who enjoy their life in Seattle without a car. Includes a calendar of events, t-shirts, links, humor, press kit, and membership information.
   http://www.thinksmall.org/

» Community Voicemail
   Provides free voice messaging services for the poor or homeless in many cities throughout the United States.
   http://www.cvm.org

» DuckIsland.com
   Includes a gallery of old town photos in and around Seattle, message board, links to local sites of interest.
   http://www.duckisland.com/

» EarthCorps
   Restores parks and open spaces while providing leadership and community service experiences for people from across the United States and around the world.
   http://www.earthcorps.org/

» Eco Encore
   Donate used books, CDs and DVDs to benefit Northwest conservation organizations.
   http://www.ecoencore.org/

» FamilyWorks
   Food bank and resource center offers support and community. Presents information on programs, news, calendar and volunteer opportunities.
   http://www.familyworksseattle.org/

» Flo Ware Park
   Community project to rebuild the park into a safe neighborhood playground and community gathering place. Provides donor information with plans and background of the project.
   http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/parks/parkspaces/floware.htm

» Friend to Friend
   Non-profit organization recruits and matches volunteers to visit one-on-one with lonely elderly and disabled persons who live in nursing and retirement homes.
   http://www.friendtofriendamerica.org/

» Inter*Im Community Development Association
   Facilitating community development in the International District and the larger Asian/Pacific community.
   http://www.interimicda.org/

» InterConnection
   A non-profit group that donates web sites and Internet hosting to organizations dedicated to benefiting the local community or environment to help eliminate the digital divide.
   http://www.interconnection.org

» Jingle Bell Run & Walk
   Benefit run and walk for the Arthritis Foundation. Funds raised provide vital funding for research, programs and services to prevent, control and cure arthritis and related diseases.
   http://www.seattlejinglebellrun.org/

» Lifelong AIDS Alliance
   Formed from the merger of Chicken Soup Brigade and the Northwest AIDS foundation. Includes services, advocacy, prevention, donations, events, and volunteer opportunities.
   http://www.lifelongaidsalliance.org/

» MAVIN Foundation
   Celebrating mixed race people and families. Publications, how to become a member, information on their outreach projects, and links to other resources.
   http://www.mavin.net/

» Mt. Baker Housing Association
   A community-based non-profit providing affordable housing and social services to low-income clients in southeast Seattle.
   http://www.mtbakerhousing.org/

» Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study
   A non-profit, interdisciplinary organization that includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors and nurses. Dedicated to making psychoanalytic knowledge available and useful to interested professionals.
   http://www.nwaps.org

» Northwest Center
   Non-profit organization that expands the skills, independence and opportunities of children and adults with disabilities.
   http://www.nwcenter.org/

» Northwest Folklife
   Provides donor and sponsor information, with details about multi-cultural educational programs and membership.
   http://www.nwfolklife.org/

» P-Patch Community Gardens
   Provides community garden space for residents on more than 1900 plots. Produce donated to Seattle foodbanks.
   http://www.cityofseattle.net/neighborhoods/ppatch/

» PATH (Program for Appropriate Technology in Health)
   An international, nonprofit organization that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health.
   http://www.path.org/

» Parkview Services
   Not-for-profit organization provides group home, summer camp, affordable housing and other services for people with developmental disabilities.
   http://www.parkviewservices.org/

» Pike Place Merchants Association
   The Merchants Association provides access to professional legal, accounting, bookkeeping, business insurance, and health insurance services for its members.
   http://www.pikeplacemerchantsassociation.com/

» Q Cafe and Community Center
   Non-Profit center offers computer classes, entertainment, children's activities, exhibits from local artists, refreshments, and free Internet and wireless access with purchase.
   http://www.qcafe.org/

» Quixote Foundation
   Working to conserve natural and human resources by offering grants in areas such as operating support, capacity building, convening, programs, policy and messaging research, grassroots outreach and activism.
   http://www.quixotefoundation.org/

» Relay For Life of Green Lake
   An overnight event to celebrate survivorship and raise money to help the American Cancer Society save lives, help those who have been touched by cancer, and empower individuals to fight back.
   http://www.greenlakerelay.org/

» SCN - Community Pages
   Seattle Community Network.
   http://www.scn.org/directory.html

» SEAFAIR Parade Marshals
   Group of local business leaders who help organize the festival and host visiting parade participants. Features membership information, history, and schedules.
   http://www.seafairparademarshals.org/

» Sakura-Con
   Annual anime convention. Registration, guests, programming, contest rules and entry forms, and history.
   http://www.sakuracon.org/

» Seattle Alcoholics Anonymous
   Meeting lists provided by the Greater Seattle Intergroup are organized by location and by day. Information for members about activities of the AA service organization.
   http://www.seattleaa.org/

» Seattle Black Pride Committee
   They organize year-round events and parties in preparation of annual summer Black Pride celebration.
   http://www.seattleblackpride.org/

» Seattle Center Foundation
   Established to encourage support for Seattle Center through gifts to CenterFund, volunteer service or corporate support.
   http://www.seattlecenter.org/

» Seattle Chapter of Amigos de las Americas
   Amigos volunteers learn leadership skills while providing public health and community service.
   http://www.seattleamigos.com/

» Seattle Cohousing
   This is the first cohousing community in Seattle that is close to downtown.
   http://www.seattlecohousing.org/

» Seattle Counselors Association
   A professional community of mental health counselors offering warmth and respect, emotional openness and compassion, and caring.
   http://www.seattlecounselors.org/

» Seattle Goodwill
   Non-profit organization providing basic education and job training services.
   http://www.seattlegoodwill.org/

» Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind
   A nonprofit organization, providing jobs, training and vocational services for people who are blind, deaf-blind and muti-disabled blind. Offers a newsletter, list of services and programs, employment opportunities, and news releases.
   http://www.seattlelighthouse.org/

» Seattle Linux Chix
   The Seattle Regional Chapter of LinuxChix.org.
   http://www.seattlelinuxchix.org/

» Seattle Peak Oil Awareness
   Encourages exchange of ideas, services, goods, and other resources among Seattle residents who are interested in taking action in preparation for the decline in petroleum production.
   http://www.seattleoil.com/

» Seattle SeaFair Pirates
   Forty person comedy pirate troupe in full costume, complete with boat, performs improvisation shows at events of all sizes. Based around the Seattle Seafair, since 1949. Schedule, newsletter, and extensive image gallery.
   http://www.seafairpirates.org

» Seattle Seafair Clowns
   An organization, established in association with the Graduates Club of Seattle University, that is a part of the Seafair celebration, and also visits hospitals, nursing homes and retirement centers.
   http://www.seafairclowns.org/

» Seattle's Union Gospel Mission
   They provide food, shelter, recovery and care for those in need.
   http://www.ugm.org/

» Smoke Free Seattle
   A resource established to help local businesses go smoke free.
   http://www.smokefreeseattle.org/

» Splash! Calypso
   Annual fund raising event for the Seattle Aquarium Society.
   http://splashgala.org/

» Sustainable Ballard
   Organized around the idea of Ballard becoming energy interdependent.
   http://www.sustainableballard.org/

» Sustainable Seattle
   Protects and improves the long-term health and vitality for Seattle and the world by applying sustainability to the links between economic prosperity, environmental vitality and social equity.
   http://www.sustainableseattle.org/

» The Millionair Club Charity
   Providing jobs, meals, and assistance to people in need. Includes ways to request workers and get involved.
   http://www.millionairclub.org/

» The Puget Sound Networking Directory
   A guide to networking groups and professional associations in the Puget Sound area for business people, jobseekers, students, and newcomers.
   http://www.iloveseattle.org/

» The Sibling Support Project
   A national program dedicated to the interests of brothers and sisters of people with special health and developmental needs.
   http://www.siblingsupport.org/

» Thomas C. Wales Foundation
   They strives to create passionate citizens through awards and programs that promote civic engagement. Tom Wales was a federal prosecutor and a highly active civic leader and volunteer in Seattle.
   http://walesfoundation.org/

» United Indians
   Provides social and educational services to Native Americans, from early child development and family counseling to housing homeless youth and preparing meals for the elderly. Includes a history of the organization, programs, employment opportunities, and
   http://www.unitedindians.com/

» University District Food Bank
   Provides supplemental food and referral information to low-income Seattle residents.
   http://www.udistrictfoodbank.org/

» Vision Awareness
   A non-profit volunteer group promoting awareness and treatment of hidden vision disorders which can present as dyslexia, ADD and/or ADHD.
   http://www.visionawareness.org/

» Washington State Council of Fire Fighters Burn Foundation
   The WSCFF helps other charities in the local area through the production of an annual calendar.
   http://www.firefightercalendar.com/

» Washington Toxics Coalition
   Dedicated to protecting public health and the environment by identifying and promoting alternatives to toxic chemicals. Provide reliable information about preventing pollution in homes, schools, workplaces, agriculture, and industry.
   http://www.watoxics.org