Associated Black Charities
Baltimore, MD (410) 659-0000 ext. 250
Contact: James Roberts,
volunteer@abc-md.org
http://www.abc-md.org
Provides grants to programs that are targeted toward the health education and human service needs of African American citizens in central Maryland.

Association for the Study of Afro-American Life & History
Washington, DC (202)865-0053
Contact: asalh@earthlink.net
http://www.asalh.org
Committed to education, research, and publishing African American history and culture. Sets annual theme for black history month, co-sponsors history day on UM campus, supports diversity, and sponsors workshops.

Association of Black Psychologists
Washington, DC (202) 722-0808
Contact: Dr. Harvette Grey, harvettegrey@hotmail.com
http://www.abpsi.org
Works to have a positive impact on the mental health of the national black community by means of planning, programs, services, training, and advocacy. Seeks to address the needs of black psychologists and the larger black community.

Black Student Union
UM campus (301) 314-8326
Contact: umdbsu@hotmail.com
http://www.umdbsu.com
Provides UM students with several opportunities to impact the African American community. Members play an active role on several committees: Public Relations, Academic, Retention, Scholarship, etc. The group sponsors the Campus Bigs program, which matches up upper-classmen with freshmen. Anyone is welcome to participate.

Community Family Life Services
Washington, DC (202) 347-0511 ext. 205
Contact: Stacey Johnson, volunteer@cflsdc.org
http://www.cflsdc.org
Works to resolve short-term crisis needs and to enable people to achieve economic and social self-sufficiency.

Concerned Black Men, Inc.
Washington, DC (202) 783-0030
Contact: Rick Gross, rgross@cbmnational.org
http://www.cbmnational.org
An organization of African-American men who volunteer to be positive role models, improve self-esteem and increase their role as an advocate for youth. Develop/Deliver programs focused on building value systems that dispel the fascination with violence.

Dwelling Place Senior Center
Washington, DC (202) 582-7138
Contact: J. Selby, jselby@some.org
A senior center that works primarily with African Americans, some of which are visually or hearing impaired. Volunteers can assist in a variety of activities including accompanying seniors on trips, music and art therapy.

Ethiopian Community Center
Washington, DC (202) 726-0800
Contact: Hermela Kebede, Eth@prodigy.net
A community based organization, which provides social services. Looking for tutors for computer learning center, English as a second language, and volunteers for office help.

Family Place, Inc.
Washington, DC (202) 265-0149
Contact: Elena Aguilar
http://www.thefamilyplace-dc.org
A bilingual family resource center that provides classes, services, and emergency resources for women who are pregnant and families with children under the age of three years.

Healthy Babies Project, Inc.
Washington, DC (202) 396-2809
Contact: Rachel Nicholas, rnicholas@healthybabiesproject.org
http://www.healthybabiesproject.org
Aims to reduce the dangerously high rates of infant deaths, illnesses, and low birth weight, as well as improve the health outcomes for at-risk mothers and infants, by reaching out to high-risk, low-income, substance-abusing pregnant women and their families.

Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies
Washington, DC (202) 789-3500
Contact: Luther Elliott, lelliott@jointcenter.org
http://www.jointcenter.org
Informs and illuminates the nation's major public policy debates through research, analysis, and information dissemination in order to improve the socioeconomic status of African Americans and other minorities.

Malcolm X Cultural Education Center
Washington, DC (202) 678-8352
Contact: Barbara Donigan
Sponsors public forums, film screenings, fundraising events, community services and educational programs. Celebrates the legacy and principals of the late Malcolm X by hosting the annual Malcolm X Day.

National Organization of Concerned Black Men
Washington, DC (202) 783-2485
Contact: Leroy Hughes Jr., lhughes@cbmnational.org
http://www.cbmnational.org
African American men who mentor and provide help with homework to children in public schools. Also volunteer with adults in literacy programs.

New Community
Washington, DC (202) 232-0457
Contact: Tiffany Godbout, godboutc@hotmail.com
http://www.ncasap.org
A community-based educational enrichment program serving children and youth in the Shaw neighborhood. Programs include afternoon mentoring and educational games, evening tutoring, weekend recreation, and a summer program.

Nyumburu Cultural Center
UM campus (301) 314-7759
Contact: Anne Carswell
http://www.nyumburu.umd.edu/
Organizes outreach efforts in the UM community
designed to encourage young people to explore their cultural heritage and pursue education.

National Trust For The Development Of African-American Men
Riverdale, MD (301) 887-0100
Contact: Garry A. Mendez, Jr.
Mendez2us@yahoo.com
http://www.keepthetrust.org
Works on the developmental needs of African-Americans, especially males in the areas of education, leadership, Internet usage, health, and crime prevention. Works with incarcerated men and their families.

United Negro College Fund, Inc.
Washington, DC (202) 737-8623
Contact: Janet Dinkens, janetdinkens@uncf.org
http://www.uncf.org
A consortium of 39 historically black private colleges and universities. Raises funds to support these institutions through direct mail, special events, program grants and much more.