Ideas: Something, such as a thought or conception, that potentially or actually exists in the mind as a product of mental activity. An opinion, conviction, or principle: has some strange political ideas. A plan, scheme, or method. The gist of a specific situation; significance: The idea is to finish the project under budget. A notion; a fancy.

• AIDS Housing of Washington - A nonprofit that develops HIV/AIDS housing locally and provides technical assistance nationally.

• American Institute of Marine Studies - Fund raising for marine research and disadvantaged children's charities utilizing contributions and bargain sale donations of yachts, boats, autos, real estate,artwork and stock.

• 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.

• Arboretum Foundation - Provides membership and volunteer programs, raises funds to support the Washington Park Arboretum collections, maintenance and education programs, and produces ongoing and seasonal plants sales. Events calendar, volunteer opportunities and news.

• Bread Alone Project - Seattle based rock bands aiding the homeless by fund-raising projects that are recorded (CDs) and live concerts.

• 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.

• Cooperative Living of Seattle - Supports sustainable and cooperatively affordable housing innovations, which include housing cooperative boards, housing cooperatives, networking and improving existing coops, sharing bulk food, labor, financial, educational and material resources.

• DuckIsland.com - Includes a gallery of old town photos in and around Seattle, message board, links to local sites of interest.

• Ethnic Heritage Council - Dedicated to preserving the mix of cultural traditions that enrich Northwest communities. Includes events, programs, awards, photo album, newsletter, and membership application.

• Family Works Seattle - Developed by the Fremont Public Association as a family resource center and food bank. Includes an events calendar and volunteer opportunities.

• Fat Tuesday - Calendar of events.

• 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.

• 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.

• Friends Of Magnuson Park - Dedicated to protecting the natural habitat and beauty of the park and ensuring future development for recreational or other purposes is consistent with these goals.

• Friends of Pritchard Beach Park - Community organization dedicated to creating a wildlife refuge and education center. Provides FOPBP news, calendar, sponsors, and volunteer information.

• Home Alive Main - Anti-violence project that offers self defense classes, provides public education and awareness, and leads local community organizing efforts. Newsletter, class information, list of events, and other resources.

• 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.

• Madrone Culinary Guild - A group of people interested in the history of food from Rome to the Renaissance, with a primary focus on the food of Western Europe.

• Mardi Gras Benefit & Gala at the Columbia Tower Club - Rush Hour Rotary's Mardi Gras Gala and Benefit at Seattle's Columbia Tower Club. Non-profit based event to raise funds for First Place School to benefit homeless children and their families.

• MAVIN Foundation - Celebrating mixed race people and families. Publications, how to become a member, information on their outreach projects, and links to other resources.

• The Millionair Club Charity - Providing jobs, meals, and assistance to people in need. Includes ways to request workers and get involved.

• Northwest Center - Non-profit organization that expands the skills, independence and opportunities of children and adults with disabilities.

• Northwest Folklife - Provides donor and sponsor information, with details about multi-cultural educational programs and membership.

• Parkview Services - Not-for-profit organization provides group home, summer camp, affordable housing and other services for people with developmental disabilities.

• P-Patch Community Gardens - Provides community garden space for residents on more than 1900 plots. Produce donated to Seattle foodbanks.

• 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.

• 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.

• Sakura-Con - Annual anime convention. Registration, guests, programming, contest rules and entry forms, and history.

• SCN - Community Pages - Seattle Community Network.

• SEAFAIR - Annual July/August festival with ship tours, air shows, hydroplane races, parades, and street performances on the shores of Puget Sound. Contact information and events schedules.

• SEAFAIR Parade Marshals - Group of local business leaders who help organize the festival and host visiting parade participants. Features membership information, history, and schedules.

• Seattle Alchoholics Anonymous - Meeting lists provided by the Greater Seattle Intergroup of are organized by location and by day. Information for members about activities of the AA service organization.

• Seattle Area Methadone Advocates - Provides background, links, and list of clinics.

• Seattle Black Pride Committee - They organize year-round events and parties in preparation of annual summer Black Pride celebration.

• Seattle Center Foundation - Established to encourage support for Seattle Center through gifts to CenterFund, volunteer service or corporate support.

• Seattle Chapter of Amigos de las Americas - Amigos volunteers learn leadership skills while providing public health and community service.

• Seattle Cohousing - This is the first cohousing community in Seattle that is close to downtown.

• Seattle Goodwill - Non-profit organization providing basic education and job training services.

• Seattle Gossip - A public forum about local news and Seattle policies.

• 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.

• 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.

• Seattle Linux Chix - The Seattle Regional Chapter of LinuxChix.org.

• Seattle Mens Health Support Group - Peer support group for men experiencing significant changes in their physical and mental well being.

• 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.

• Seattle Tilth Association - Promotes organic gardening in an urban setting. Lists activities, workshops, children's programs, employment and volunteer opportunities, and links to related websites.

• Seattle-Chat.com - Local Western Washington residents getting together to chat.

• The Sibling Support Project - A national program dedicated to the interests of brothers and sisters of people with special health and developmental needs.

• Smoke Free Seattle - A resource established to help local businesses go smoke free.

• Splash! Calypso - Annual fund raising event for the Seattle Aquarium Society.

• 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.

• 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 FAQ.

• University District Food Bank - Provides supplemental food and referral information to low-income Seattle residents.

• Vision Awareness - A non-profit volunteer group promoting awareness and treatment of hidden vision disorders which can present as dyslexia, ADD and/or ADHD.

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