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Indian Affairs - DC, Bureau of Indian Affairs US Dept of Interior
Administers and manages 55.7 million acres of land held in trust by the US for American Indians, Indian tribes and Alaska Natives. Information is available on Indians, their relationship to the federal government, specific reservations, or other items related to Indian culture. Have separate departments such as: Irrigation, Land Management, Land Management Library, Loans, and Claims Assistance, etc.
Administers and manages 55.7 million acres of land held in trust by the US for American Indians, Indian tribes and Alaska Natives. Information is available on Indians, their relationship to the federal government, specific reservations, or other items related to Indian culture. Have separate departments such as: Irrigation, Land Management, Land Management Library, Loans, and Claims Assistance, etc.
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Community Engagement - Richmond, Constituent Services and Community Engagement, Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth
The Governor's Office of Constituent Services and Community Engagement facilitates communication with the Governor, processes requests for proclamations and other commemorative documents, and manages flag and other protocol related requests.
The Governor's Office of Constituent Services and Community Engagement facilitates communication with the Governor, processes requests for proclamations and other commemorative documents, and manages flag and other protocol related requests.
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Vision Impaired - Winchester, National Federation of the Blind Winchester
Provides information and services to the blind and vision impaired. Organization of blind helping the blind.
Provides information and services to the blind and vision impaired. Organization of blind helping the blind.
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Community Education Program - Rocky Mount, Darkness to Light, Southern Virginia Child Advocacy Center
Darkness to Light (D2L) - Stewards of Children introduces a curriculum that educates the community about child sexual abuse and surrounding issues. Information provided assists in identifying child abuse, child neglect, and child sexual abuse, and teaches community members how to report concerns of abuse and neglect. Skills developed in the D2L - Stewards of Children empower community members to share in the protection of children by effectively identifying, responding to and reporting child abuse.
Darkness to Light (D2L) - Stewards of Children introduces a curriculum that educates the community about child sexual abuse and surrounding issues. Information provided assists in identifying child abuse, child neglect, and child sexual abuse, and teaches community members how to report concerns of abuse and neglect. Skills developed in the D2L - Stewards of Children empower community members to share in the protection of children by effectively identifying, responding to and reporting child abuse.
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Education Program - Woodbridge, Family-to-Family, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Prince William
NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions.
NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions.
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Education Program - Woodbridge, NAMI BASICS, NAMI Prince William
NAMI BASICS is a free, 6-session educational program for parents of children who developed the symptoms of mental illness prior to the age of 13 years.
NAMI BASICS is a free, 6-session educational program for parents of children who developed the symptoms of mental illness prior to the age of 13 years.
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Youth Program - Bayside, Youth Ambassador Program, Tourette Syndrome Association of America Mid-Atlantic Chapter
The goal is to educate children all over the country about TS and to spread tolerance of and understanding about TS, while displacing the myths and stereotypes that are often associated with this misunderstood and misdiagnosed disorder. The teen and their adult parent or guardian comprise a Youth Ambassador (YA) Team – with the teen giving presentations and the adult helping with scheduling and other arrangements.
The goal is to educate children all over the country about TS and to spread tolerance of and understanding about TS, while displacing the myths and stereotypes that are often associated with this misunderstood and misdiagnosed disorder. The teen and their adult parent or guardian comprise a Youth Ambassador (YA) Team – with the teen giving presentations and the adult helping with scheduling and other arrangements.
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Public Relations - Chesapeake, Chesapeake Public Communications Department
Primary source of official information about the City during both times of emergency and non-emergency periods. Provides information via print, social media, web, television, and other methods. Works with local and broader media to provide accurate, timely updates on City services, events, programs, and initiatives.
Primary source of official information about the City during both times of emergency and non-emergency periods. Provides information via print, social media, web, television, and other methods. Works with local and broader media to provide accurate, timely updates on City services, events, programs, and initiatives.
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Community Outreach and Education - Washington, My Sister's Place
Offers presentations, workshops, seminars and information to the public about domestic violence, its dynamics, and strategies for intervention and prevention. Also conducts international outreach and presentations for visitors from other countries in English and Spanish.
Offers presentations, workshops, seminars and information to the public about domestic violence, its dynamics, and strategies for intervention and prevention. Also conducts international outreach and presentations for visitors from other countries in English and Spanish.
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Public Information - Suffolk, Suffolk City Manager
Media and public relations arm of the City. Responsible for keeping all Suffolk constituents informed about the actions of its city government and ensuring communication.
Media and public relations arm of the City. Responsible for keeping all Suffolk constituents informed about the actions of its city government and ensuring communication.
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Substance Use Prevention - Amherst, DARE, Amherst County Sheriff's Department
Drug abuse prevention/education program for fifth graders and visitation to other elementary grades. Semester-long program for seventh graders. Parent program held in the evenings. Helps parents by teaching them how to keep their children drug free. School resource officer program serves all middle school youth in county. Bike safety classes, car seat safety classes and inspections, and first aid/CPR instruction.
Drug abuse prevention/education program for fifth graders and visitation to other elementary grades. Semester-long program for seventh graders. Parent program held in the evenings. Helps parents by teaching them how to keep their children drug free. School resource officer program serves all middle school youth in county. Bike safety classes, car seat safety classes and inspections, and first aid/CPR instruction.
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ALS Association - Arlington, ALS Association- DC/MD/VA Chapter
The ALS Association seeks to discover the cause and cure for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease) through dedicated research while providing patient support, information/education for health care professionals and the general public, and advocacy for ALS research and health concerns. Provide other services such as respite grants, assistive technology, medical equipment, and transportation (must be wheelchair bound with no other transportation).
The ALS Association seeks to discover the cause and cure for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease) through dedicated research while providing patient support, information/education for health care professionals and the general public, and advocacy for ALS research and health concerns. Provide other services such as respite grants, assistive technology, medical equipment, and transportation (must be wheelchair bound with no other transportation).
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Sign Language Publications - Alexandria, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
Offers publications regarding the development and practices of interpreters for the deaf.
Offers publications regarding the development and practices of interpreters for the deaf.
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STD/HIV Testing - Charlottesville, Charlottesville Albemarle Health Department
Provides testing and treatment for a range of sexually tranmitted infections, including HIV, syphillis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and Hepatitis B and C. Rapid HIV and Hep C tests are available, as well as rapid in-home HIV test kits. Safer sex items such as condoms, lube, and dental dams available.
Provides testing and treatment for a range of sexually tranmitted infections, including HIV, syphillis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and Hepatitis B and C. Rapid HIV and Hep C tests are available, as well as rapid in-home HIV test kits. Safer sex items such as condoms, lube, and dental dams available.
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Advocacy - Richmond, Help America Vote Act, disAbility Law Center of Virginia
Congress passed the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to improve the administration of elections in the United States. States are provided funding to replace outdated voting systems and are to create minimum standards to follow in key areas of election administration. Among other things, these key areas include voting systems, voting accessibility, statewide computerized voter registration lists, provisional voting, voter education, and voter registration by mail. dLCV monitors the way the Act is carried out with regard to persons with disabilities. dLCV surveys polling sites across the state to make sure they are accessible for persons with visual, sensory, and mobility impairments; provides voting rights information to persons with disabilities; provides voter registration materials to the public; and provides technical assistance, legal advocacy, and legal representation to persons who have been discriminated against in the voting process.
Congress passed the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to improve the administration of elections in the United States. States are provided funding to replace outdated voting systems and are to create minimum standards to follow in key areas of election administration. Among other things, these key areas include voting systems, voting accessibility, statewide computerized voter registration lists, provisional voting, voter education, and voter registration by mail. dLCV monitors the way the Act is carried out with regard to persons with disabilities. dLCV surveys polling sites across the state to make sure they are accessible for persons with visual, sensory, and mobility impairments; provides voting rights information to persons with disabilities; provides voter registration materials to the public; and provides technical assistance, legal advocacy, and legal representation to persons who have been discriminated against in the voting process.
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Information Services - Richmond, CBS 6 WTVR Raycom Media
Serves the public by broadcasting information and entertainment.
Serves the public by broadcasting information and entertainment.
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Education - Roanoke, Speakers Bureau, Local Office on Aging
A free Speakers Bureau to provide information of concern to seniors and their care givers. Presentations may be tailored for a group's demographics, time constraints, and particular interests. Speakers are available at your convenience and evenings and weekends are acceptable. Available to participate in health fairs, trade shows and senior fairs.
A free Speakers Bureau to provide information of concern to seniors and their care givers. Presentations may be tailored for a group's demographics, time constraints, and particular interests. Speakers are available at your convenience and evenings and weekends are acceptable. Available to participate in health fairs, trade shows and senior fairs.
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Speakers Bureau - Front Royal, Warren Memorial Hospital
If your group or organization is looking for a speaker for an upcoming meeting or event, Warren Memorial Hospital staff members are available to speak on a variety of subjects related to health, safety and wellbeing.
If your group or organization is looking for a speaker for an upcoming meeting or event, Warren Memorial Hospital staff members are available to speak on a variety of subjects related to health, safety and wellbeing.
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Lead Poisoning Prevention - Richmond, Lead-Safe & Healthy Homes Initiative, Richmond City Health District
Childhood lead poisoning prevention and management; lead inspection and lead risk assessment; healthy homes assessment for home conditions that exacerbate existing health condition; promote blood lead testing; public workshop and training on healthy homes practices; landlord-tenant education related to safe home maintenance.
Childhood lead poisoning prevention and management; lead inspection and lead risk assessment; healthy homes assessment for home conditions that exacerbate existing health condition; promote blood lead testing; public workshop and training on healthy homes practices; landlord-tenant education related to safe home maintenance.
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Public Awareness - Roanoke, Fentanyl Awareness Pilot Program, It Only Takes One Initiative
Fentanyl Awareness Pilot Program strives to warn parents and caregivers that"It only takes one"; One bad decision, one counterfeit pill can cost a life. An average of five Virginians die from fentanyl poisoning every day, becoming the leading cause of unnatural death in the Commonwealth.
The multi-media campaign will distribute targeted messaging to spread awareness of the drug and provide a web-based resource platform for Virginians to access information on where to get help.
Fentanyl Awareness Pilot Program strives to warn parents and caregivers that"It only takes one"; One bad decision, one counterfeit pill can cost a life. An average of five Virginians die from fentanyl poisoning every day, becoming the leading cause of unnatural death in the Commonwealth.
The multi-media campaign will distribute targeted messaging to spread awareness of the drug and provide a web-based resource platform for Virginians to access information on where to get help.
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Community Education - Big Stone Gap, Junction Center for Independent Living
Provides many community opportunities for those without disabilities to learn more about those who do live independently with disabilities. This program includes sensitivity trainings, motivational workshops, community outreach, and Americans with Disabilities Act training and information.
Provides many community opportunities for those without disabilities to learn more about those who do live independently with disabilities. This program includes sensitivity trainings, motivational workshops, community outreach, and Americans with Disabilities Act training and information.
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Info Lines/Specialized I&R - Roanoke, Blue Ridge Independent Living Center
*DOES NOT PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PAY BILLS**** Provides information and referral, sensitivity trainings, community education and awareness concerning disability related issues and concerns of persons with disabilities. This services is available to all members of the community.
*DOES NOT PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PAY BILLS**** Provides information and referral, sensitivity trainings, community education and awareness concerning disability related issues and concerns of persons with disabilities. This services is available to all members of the community.
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Muscular Dystrophy I and R - Chicago, IL, Muscular Dystrophy Association
The MDA Resource Center is available to provide one-on-one support via phone or email for individuals and families looking for an overview of disease information in our program, resources, activities and more.
The MDA Resource Center is available to provide one-on-one support via phone or email for individuals and families looking for an overview of disease information in our program, resources, activities and more.
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Education Program - Woodbridge, In Our Own Voice, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Prince William
In Our Own Voice is a 90-minute first-hand account of what it's like to live with a mental illness. Presenters humanize this misunderstood topic by demonstrating that it's possible-and common-to live well with mental illness.
In Our Own Voice is a 90-minute first-hand account of what it's like to live with a mental illness. Presenters humanize this misunderstood topic by demonstrating that it's possible-and common-to live well with mental illness.
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Helpline - Pearland, HELP-4-HEP (National Hepatitis C Support Line)
National Toll-Free Hepatitis C Peer-to-Peer Helpline
National Toll-Free Hepatitis C Peer-to-Peer Helpline
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