Partner Directory

The mission of the Museum of Science Fiction is to create a center of gravity where art and science are powered by imagination. Science fiction is the story of humanity: who we were, who we are, and who we dream to be. The Museum will present this story through displays, interactivity, and programs in ways that excite, educate, entertain, and create a new generation of dreamers.

NAMI Northern Virginia, the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness affiliate for over 45 years, provides free advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so that all people affected by mental illness can build better lives. Our programs help you to better understand mental health conditions by connecting with others who have lived these experiences. All our programs are free, confidential, and peer-led. We understand and can offer hope because we’ve been there too.

NDSS empowers individuals with Down syndrome and their families by driving policy change, providing resources, engaging with local communities, and shifting public perceptions.

To unite, equip and build capacity for marginalized youth to lead in addressing the most pressing youth health and safety issues affecting them today.

The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.

Negotiation Works provides negotiation and self-advocacy training for people emerging from difficult and often traumatic situations–such as incarceration, homelessness, addiction, and domestic violence–so they develop the skills to navigate everyday challenges and live the next chapters in their lives confidently and productively.

New Hope Housing provides homeless families and individuals with shelter and the tools to build a better life.

We enrich the lives of those around us, so they are free to live life to the fullest.

The mission of the Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance (NVFPA) is to assure availability of, access to, and utilization of a coordinated and comprehensive system of community-based programs and practices aimed at reducing risk for falls and fall-related injuries in older adults thus maximizing independence and improving quality of life.

To empower individuals and families to improve their quality of life and to promote community cooperation and support in responding to family needs.

NOVA Cleanups' mission is to inspire a sense of pride and ownership of our communities through an organized effort to remove trash. We believe in the power of volunteers to have a positive impact on the residents and environments of their communities