Considered the center of political activity, Washington D.C., is home to organizations ranging from those that are against a particular government policy, to organizations that are completely in favor of it. Most of the organizations in Washington D.C. are well-funded and well-organized.
In addition to political organiziations, there are hundreds that aim to assist businesses and employees and give the local youth opportunities they may not have access to otherwise.
Little League baseball is a non-profit youth sports organization. While it is headquartered in South Williamsport, PA, it organizes baseball leagues and teams across the United States. Teams across the country compete in their league and may progress to regional and national stages. The Little League was founded by Carl Stotz in 1939. Today, millions enjoy baseball. Youth can participate in the...
The Boy Scouts of America is one of the largest youth organizations in the United States. Washington D.C. has a strong scout movement. Young Men in the area can find a great troop and council to attend. Boy Scouts learn to use the ideals spelled out in the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, the Scout motto, and the Scout slogan. They wear a uniform and work together in patrols of eight to ten boys with...
The Young Men's Christian Association (commonly known as "YMCA" or in the USA "the Y") is a worldwide organization with a strong presence in the United States and Washington D.C.. In 1844 the organization was founded in London, England by Sir George Williams, put Christian principles into practice, achieved by developing "a healthy spirit, mind, and body." All YMCA programs have a strong imp...
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