| Website Development Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-0400.1600-250 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who willing to work on the design and implementation of their website on a voluntary basis without remuneration. |
0 |
| Website E-Commerce Development |
TP-3350.9000-850 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups develop and implement an online store which allows visitors to purchase products and services the organization has to offer using a secure payment mechanism. |
0 |
| Website Hosting |
TP-3350.9000-900 |
Organizations, often universities or larger nonprofit agencies, that provide data storage space on their Internet servers which allow other agencies and organizations in the community lacking the appropriate hardware to create and publish websites, make files available for downloading purposes or post other information. |
0 |
| Website Hosting Scam Reporting |
FN-1700.1470-950 |
Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms that people can use to report website hosting organizations run by scam artists who take the unwary customer's funds (and sometimes their data) but fail to provide the promised services and protections. Issues like data connection errors, slow performance and Internet server errors may get a website deindexed on Google, so it is important to make sure that the website will have adequate bandwidth, fast loading speed and other performance features as well as reliable technical support 24/7. People who are looking for an organization to host their data are advised to choose well known, reputable hosts highly rated by the Better Business Bureau (BBB), to carefully read the agreement they are being asked to sign, and to learn to recognize when the terms of the agreement are too good to be true. Do the Terms and Conditions include Refund and Cancellation Policies? Are there money-back guarantees? Is the physical address of the organization listed? Can they speak to a representative? Has the hosting organization supplied references and included contact information? |
0 |
| Website Portal Development |
TP-3350.9000-930 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups develop a central portal page that constitutes a directory of hyperlinks that relate to a particular topic and is structured to make content easy to find. Web portals may vary widely in scope and focus, and connect visitors via indexed links with Internet resources that meet inclusion criteria and are maintained elsewhere. |
0 |
| Website Promotion |
TP-3350.9000-950 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups register their websites with major Web search engines (e.g., AltaVista, Google, Excite, Lycos, WebCrawler), Web directories such as Yahoo and www "What's New" locations; optimize their site to attract traffic; employ effective techniques to ensure that it retains a high position in search engine rankings; design and launch effective banner campaigns; and acquire and implement tools to analyze Web traffic (e.g., the number of visits the site is receiving, where the traffic is coming from, and the keywords that were used to find the site) with the objective of fine tuning promotional strategies. |
0 |
| Websites |
TJ-1800.3300-950 |
Programs that maintain HTML-based (hypertext markup language) documents, often including graphics and sound as well as text, which are linked to related documents on other servers regardless of where they are stored on the Internet. The links are maintained through URLs (uniform resource locators) which are a standard way of representing the locations of HTML documents. Users can click on a highlighted word or phrase and can skip directly to files that are associated with it. |
0 |
| Wedding Related Services |
PH-9400 |
Organizations that provide services to facilitate the formal union of couples in marriage. |
0 |
| Wedding Sites |
PH-9400.9500 |
Organizations that maintain and/or provide access to facilities and outdoor settings that can be used for marriage ceremonies. Included are chapels, parks, gardens and other nontraditional settings. |
0 |
| Weed Abatement/Brush Control |
TE-9500 |
Programs that enforce the responsibility of property owners to clear hazardous weeds or chaparral from their yards and lots by notifying them when weeds and brush have reached hazardous proportions and performing the work themselves when owners fail to comply. Charges for the work are placed on the negligent owner's property tax bill. |
0 |
| Weekday Volunteers |
YY-9200.9000 |
People who are seeking opportunities to donate their time to work on any of a wide variety of projects which benefit the community or people in need and are available Monday through Friday during daytime hours or on one or more specific weekdays. |
0 |
| Weekend Child Care |
PH-1250.9500 |
Programs that provide substitute parental care for children on Saturdays and Sundays. Care may be provided in family child care homes, child care centers or the child's own home, and parents or other regular caregivers can usually make arrangements to drop their children off or pick them up at whatever hours their work schedules require. |
0 |
| Weekend Volunteers |
YY-9200.9100 |
People who are seeking opportunities to donate their time to work on any of a wide variety of projects which benefit the community or people in need and require their presence on weekends. |
0 |
| Weekly Volunteers |
YY-9200.9200 |
People who are seeking opportunities to donate their time to work on any of a wide variety of projects which benefit the community or people in need and require their presence once a week. |
0 |
| Weight Gain Assistance |
LT-9500.9500 |
Programs that utilize one or a variety of techniques including nutrition education, high calorie diets, exercise, weightlifting and individual or group counseling to help underweight individuals attain a more healthful body weight and develop a lifestyle that will allow them to maintain it. |
0 |
| Weight Loss Assistance |
LT-9500.9550 |
Programs that utilize one or a variety of techniques including nutrition education, special diets, protein sparing fasting, behavior modification, exercise, hypnosis, medication and/or surgery to help obese or overweight individuals attain a more healthful body weight and develop a lifestyle that will allow them to maintain it. |
0 |
| Weight Loss Surgery Patients |
YF-6000.8000-950 |
Individuals who have had gastric bypass surgery or other surgical interventions to treat obesity. |
0 |
| Weight Management |
LT-9500 |
Programs that utilize one or a variety of techniques including nutrition education, exercise, special diets, protein sparing fasting, behavior modification, hypnosis, medication or surgery to help individuals who have a weight control problem gain or lose weight to achieve a more healthful body weight and develop a lifestyle that allows them to maintain that weight. |
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| Weight Management Support Groups |
PN-8100.4500-895 |
Mutual support groups whose members are individuals who are seeking weight gain or weight loss support. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; provide emotional support, information and resources for those who participate; offer weight loss or weight gain support only, no special diets; and may include faith-based and secular 12-step groups as well as non-12 step groups. |
0 |
| Weight Related Support Groups |
PN-8100.0500-900 |
Mutual support groups whose members are individuals who have a problem with compulsive eating, who eat the wrong foods or are people who are overweight and are using the group to develop self-esteem and self-confidence, and accept themselves as they are. Also included are groups that are structured specifically for or accept people who have a diagnosed eating disorder. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; provide emotional support, information and resources for those who participate; offer weight loss or weight gain support only, no special diets; and may include faith-based and secular 12-step groups as well as non-12 step groups. |
3 |
| Weight Training |
PL-6600.9500 |
Physical fitness programs for individuals who want to increase their strength, power and muscle endurance and improve their muscle tone, which feature individualized workouts using a variety of resistance machines or free weights. |
0 |
| Weightlifting |
PL-7000.9530 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn and enjoy the sport in which barbells of varying weights are lifted in competition or as a means of building strength while trimming fat. Traditional weightlifting competitions involve two lifts (the snatch and the clean-and-jerk), while contestants in powerlifting competitions attempt three types of lifts (the squat, bench press and deadlift) in a set sequence. |
0 |
| Weights and Measures |
DF-8000.9500 |
Programs that are designed to guarantee fairness and objectivity in commerce by establishing a consistent system of physical measurements to assure accurate representation of quantity and unit cost of sales products as well as interchangeability and uniformity of manufactured items. Enforcement measures include checking weights of packaged products and the accuracy of weighing and measuring devices such as supermarket scales, gasoline pumps, taxicab meters and rental car odometers. The program may also conduct inspections at retail businesses to ensure that prices charged are the same as those posted or advertised and that scanning equipment is operating correctly. |
3 |
| Welders/Related Workers |
YO-6200.6500-900 |
Individuals who join metal parts by applying heat to metal pieces and fusing them to create a permanent bond. Because of its strength, welding is used in shipbuilding, automobile manufacturing and repair, aerospace applications and thousands of other manufacturing activities. Welding also is used to join beams when constructing buildings, bridges and other structures, and to join pipes in pipelines, power plants and refineries. Also included are soldering and brazing workers who use molten metal to join two pieces of metal. The metal added during the process has a melting point lower than that of the workpiece, so only the added metal is melted, not the workpiece. Soldering is commonly used to join electrical, electronic and other small metal parts. Brazing produces a stronger joint than does soldering and is often used to join metals other than steel, such as brass. Brazing can also be used to apply coatings to parts to reduce wear and protect against corrosion. |
0 |
| Welfare Fraud Reporting |
FN-1700.9500 |
Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms that the public can use to anonymously report suspected cases of fraud involving TANF, Food Stamps, General Relief or other public assistance programs. |
1 |
| Welfare Rights Assistance |
FT-1000.9500 |
Programs that provide assistance for prospective or current public financial assistance recipients who are having difficulty understanding and/or obtaining the full benefits to which they are entitled by law under various income support entitlement programs. The programs may help people understand the eligibility criteria for benefits, how much they can work without affecting their benefits (for some programs), the benefits provided by the program, the payment process and the rights of beneficiaries; provide consultation and advice; help them complete benefits application forms; negotiate on their behalf with public assistance benefits staff; and/or represent them in administrative hearings or judicial litigation. Included are welfare rights organizations that offer a range of advocacy services as well as legal aid programs that offer more formalized legal assistance. Entitlement programs include (but are not limited to) General Relief (GR), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Food Stamps/SNAP, Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). |
0 |
| Welfare to Work Programs |
ND-6500.9500 |
Programs operated by state agencies or local jurisdictions that offer employment training and supportive services (such as child care, transportation costs, ancillary expenses and personal counseling) for people who are receiving public assistance through the TANF program in an effort to help them become self-supporting. Private organizations, often under contract with a public agency, may be involved in both the provision of training and on-the-job work experience (including volunteering in nonprofit agencies). Public assistance recipients are required to participate in designated program activities a minimum number of hours per week in order to receive their monthly income support payment and supplemental payments for support services. |
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| Welfare to Work Tax Credit Information |
DT-8700.1000-900 |
Programs that provide information and guidance for employers who have hired one or more long-term welfare recipients who may be eligible for a tax credit when they file their business returns with the IRS. Employers may receive a credit of up to $3,500 (35% of the first $10,000 of wages) in the first year of employment and $5,000 (50% of the first $10,000 in the second year). Also included are organizations that issue the tax credits. |
0 |
| Well Animal Checkups |
PD-9000.9700 |
Programs that conduct routine physical examinations, administer vaccines, test for parasites, perform a dental check and conduct whatever other tests may be necessary to ensure the health and wellbeing of pets and other animals. |
2 |
| Well Baby Care |
LF-7000.9500 |
Programs that provide health screening and immunization services for infants and toddlers to ensure their physical well-being and healthy development. Preschool aged children are also eligible in some areas. |
1 |
| Well Baby Drop In Centers |
LF-7000.9600 |
Programs for new parents that allow them to drop in without an appointment, chat with other families, have their babies weighed and meet with a public health nurse about breastfeeding or other concerns they may have. |
0 |
| Wellness Programs |
LH-2700.9500 |
Programs that offer individual and/or group sessions which assist participants to understand how their lifestyle impacts their physical and mental health and to develop personal practices that enhance their total well-being. Wellness programs are holistic and combine a variety of components which may include a general physical examination that is tailored to the individual's needs; an evaluation of the person's pattern of exercise, eating habits, sources of stress and other lifestyle elements that are potential risk factors; and the development and implementation of an individualized plan for prevention management and early intervention to optimize health and performance which may include physical fitness sessions, nutrition counseling, stress reduction techniques, biofeedback, practice in assuming responsibility for one's choices, and other specific measures for avoiding physical and mental health conditions. |
0 |
| Welsh Community |
YH-1800.9500 |
Individuals who are either residents of Wales, and therefore citizens of the United Kingdom, or who identify themselves as part of the Welsh community. |
0 |
| Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome |
YF-3000.9380 |
A degenerative brain disorder that is caused by the lack of thiamine (vitamin B1). It may result from alcohol abuse, dietary deficiencies, prolonged vomiting, eating disorders, or the effects of chemotherapy. Symptoms include mental confusion, vision impairment, stupor, coma, hypothermia, hypotension and ataxia. |
0 |
| West Nile Virus |
YF-3000.9390 |
A mosquito-borne infectious disease that causes mild, flu-like symptoms in healthy people and serious inflammations of the brain and spinal cord in people who are elderly or have compromised immune systems. The virus also affects birds and equines. |
0 |
| West Nile Virus Control |
JP-1500.1700-900 |
Programs that control the occurrence of West Nile Virus by monitoring the incidence of the disease in local bird and mammal populations using mechanisms like dead bird reporting hotlines, and promoting preventive measures to reduce the likelihood of mosquito bites such as the removal of standing water in homes and gardens, encourage people to wear long sleeved clothing and long pants when walking outside in the morning and evening in places where mosquitoes are prevalent, and the application of insect repellent containing DEET. |
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| Wet Shelters |
BH-1800.8500-950 |
Shelters that provide temporary refuge for homeless people who are intoxicated. Some wet shelters allow homeless individuals to continue to consume alcohol on the premises, but others (sometimes referred to as "damp shelters") accept people who are intoxicated but prohibit consumption in the shelter. |
0 |
| Wetlands Conservation |
JD-1500.9550-900 |
Programs that provide for the conservation and protection of wetland areas through the acquisition and preservation of endangered wetlands; incentive programs which encourage voluntary wetlands restoration, enhancement and protection by landowners; educational initiatives; and national, state and local land use and other regulatory efforts which seek to minimize the destruction, loss or degradation of wetlands through direct drainage, diversion of surface or ground water sources, excavation, filling and/or conversion for agricultural production or development purposes. |
0 |
| Whale Watching Tours |
PL-7600.9300-900 |
Programs that provide sightseeing excursions for people who want to see whales and other sea life in their natural habitat. Marine biologists or trained volunteers may be available to assist in spotting whales and interpreting their behavior. Also included are organizations that maintain scenic lookouts from which migrating whales can be seen. |
0 |
| Wheel Loaders |
TH-1700.1600-950 |
Rubber-tired equipment that is used to move and/or load small, medium or large masses of various aggregate materials or demolition debris. Materials are usually loaded into equipment such as dump trucks or stockpiled, processed and/or moved around the site. Accessories are generally available to handle bulky materials and/or waste. A tractor-trailer unit usually handles the mobilization, but may not be necessary with some pieces of equipment. Mobilization without a transport generally requires an operator's license. Depending on the width, a transport permit may be required along with escort services. Included are large and medium to small wheel loaders. |
0 |
| Wheelchair Donation Programs |
TI-1800.5000-900 |
Programs that accept powered or manual wheelchairs, refurbish them if necessary, and keep them for use in their own program or donate them to other community-based organizations for their own use or for distribution to the people they serve. |
1 |
| Wheelchair Sports |
PL-7000.3150-950 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people who use wheelchairs to bowl or shoot; play basketball, football, quad rugby, racquetball, soccer, tennis or volleyball; practice archery or fencing; engage in wheelchair races; and/or participate in other activities that have been adapted for players in a seated position. |
0 |
| Wheelchair Users |
YF-6500.9500 |
Individuals who are unable to walk or have difficulty walking because of temporary or permanent illnesses or injuries and who utilize wheelchairs to enhance their mobility. |
0 |
| Wheelchairs/Wheeled Mobility |
LH-0600.5000-970 |
Programs that provide special chairs with large wheels, some of which are power driven, that are used to transport patients or to provide increased mobility for people who are partially paralyzed or otherwise unable to walk. Also included are other types of personal wheeled transportation such as the Amigo. |
0 |
| Whipple's Disease |
YF-3000.9400 |
A fat metabolism disorder that is characterized by abnormal skin pigmentation, fatty stools, loss of weight and strength, chronic arthritis, a distinctive lesion of the mucosa of the intestinal tract, and other signs of malabsorption. |
0 |
| Whistleblower Advocacy |
FT-9700 |
Programs that provide legal assistance for employees or other individuals in the public or private sector who wish to report public health and safety violations, waste, mismanagement, fraud or other corrupt practices within their organization and/or who need to seek protection from retaliation by their employers because of their whistleblowing activities. Included are programs that represent individuals who wish to file a qui tam action under the federal Civil False Claims Acts (or one of the state versions of the Act), a statute which permits private citizens to file lawsuits in the name of the U.S. Government (or state and local governments) against government contractors, health care providers and others who are defrauding the government. Whistleblowers (also known as "relators") are entitled to a share of funds that are recovered as a result of successful qui tam actions. |
0 |
| Whistleblowers |
YL-3500.9300 |
Employees or other individuals in the public or private sector who wish to report public health and safety violations, waste, mismanagement, fraud or other corrupt practices within their organization and/or who need to seek protection from retaliation by their employers because of their whistleblowing activities. |
0 |
| White Collar Crime Reporting |
FN-1700.9600 |
Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms that the public can use to report, usually anonymously, non-violent violations of the law committed by individuals in the pursuit of their regular occupational activities that generally involve duplicity in financial dealing, fraud or embezzlement. Other examples of white collar crime include commercial bribery, computer crime, racketeering, anti-trust violations, price-fixing, stock manipulation and insider trading. |
0 |
| White Water Rafting |
PL-7000.9570 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to take rafting trips on rivers which have rapids of various levels of difficulty. |
0 |
| Wholesale Grocery Distributors |
BD-2400.9400 |
Distributors that allow consumers to order groceries directly at lower than retail prices. Some distributors have sites where people can walk in to shop. Others maintain a website where groceries can be ordered online or provide a dedicated phone line for orders. People who place advance orders can generally pick up their groceries from the distribution facility or one of its outlets. Some wholesale grocery distributors partner with nonprofits in the community who may promote the service, help people place their orders and/or serve as distribution sites for the groceries. Some distributors may accept food stamps. |
0 |
| Wide Area Network Implementation |
TP-3350.6000-900 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups set up a network of linked computers that have different locations, are connected by telephone lines or wireless links and allow users to share software and information. |
0 |
| Widow/Widower Support Groups |
PN-8100.1000-900 |
Mutual support groups whose members are husbands, wives or other individuals who have experienced the loss of their marriage partner or significant other. Groups may also be structured for the surviving spouses of people in law enforcement, the military or other specific high-risk professions. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; and focus on helping participants accept their loss, express their grief, and move through the bereavement process. The groups also help members put their lives back together by providing practical information about legal issues, financial arrangements and other responsibilities of daily living. |
0 |
| Widowers |
YJ-0900.1350-950 |
Men whose wives or partners have died and whose patterns of personal, social and familial coping have been significantly affected by the loss. |
0 |
| Widows |
YJ-0900.1350-970 |
Women whose husbands or partners have died and whose patterns of personal, social and familial coping have been significantly affected by the loss. |
0 |
| Wigs |
LH-0600.6500-950 |
Programs that pay for or provide hairpieces for cancer victims and other individuals who have lost their hair due to the side effects of chemotherapy or radiation therapy or as a result of a condition such as alopecia areata. |
1 |
| Wikis |
TJ-1800.3300-600.96 |
Online technology tools or websites such as Wikipedia that allow multiple Internet users to create, modify and organize web page content in a collaborative manner. In most cases, anyone with access to the site can contribute or modify content using a simplified markup language. |
0 |
| Wild Animal Preservation/Protection |
JD-1500.9600-900 |
Programs that provide for the conservation, protection and management of wild animals and their habitats. Included are programs that provide for the protection of a particular animal species as well as those that meet the needs of wild animals in general. |
0 |
| Wilderness Areas |
PL-6400.6500-950 |
Large tracts of public land maintained essentially in their natural state that are part of the National Wilderness Preservation System set aside and protected by the federal Wilderness Act. |
0 |
| Wilderness Conservation |
JD-1500.4500-950 |
Programs that are responsible for administering the federal Wilderness Act which authorizes the acquisition, preservation and management of designated "wilderness areas" through a National Wilderness Preservation System which protects those lands in a manner that leaves them unimpaired for future use and enjoyment as wilderness. Wilderness areas are defined as "areas where the earth and its community of life are untrammeled by man, where man himself is a visitor who does not remain". Also included are other public and private programs that preserve and protect wilderness area. |
0 |
| Wilderness First Aid Instruction |
LH-2700.2000-950 |
Programs that provide instruction that addresses lifesaving techniques that may be needed when a person becomes injured or ill or other emergencies occur in remote locations where access to professional medical care is unavailable and transit to a hospital is problematic. Care may need to be given in extreme environments of heat, cold or altitude where proper sanitation, lighting and temperature regulation do not exist and only limited equipment is available. Topics may include managing people who are unconscious or have respiratory problems, skin conditions, spinal or back injuries, broken bones, muscle or joint injuries, gastro-intestinal problems, heat or cold induced injuries or illnesses, ear injuries or other problems; recommended first aid equipment; and principles for triage and care of the deceased. The courses are recommended for surveyors, geologists, exploration teams, teachers, scout leaders, four wheel drive enthusiasts, bushwalkers, climbers, cavers, outdoor/adventure instructors, wilderness guides and people who work and/or live in remote locations. |
0 |
| Wilderness Permits |
DF-7000.9300 |
Programs that issue permits which provide written authorization for hikers, campers and others to enter wilderness areas. Permits are generally available on a day-use or overnight basis, can be picked up at trailheads and ranger stations and must be carried by the visitor while in the designated area. Permits for "quota trails" are issued in limited numbers and visitors can usually make reservations in advance. |
0 |
| Wilderness Therapy Programs |
RP-8000.9200 |
Programs that provide outdoor adventure courses for individuals struggling with emotional, social and behavioral challenges, with the aim of increasing self-esteem and self-reliance while fostering personal and social responsibility. Through immersion in an unfamiliar environment, group living with peers and the mastering of new skills such as fire-making and backcountry travel, participants are encouraged to push themselves and face challenges designed to be therapeutic in nature. Activities may include hiking, rock climbing, canoeing and kayaking, paddle boarding, mountain biking and horseback riding. Outings may be customized for troubled adolescents, survivors of violence or abuse, military veterans, people living with a disability, people recovering from a trauma or facing a major life transition, or others who can benefit from the experience. |
0 |
| Wilderness Training |
PL-7400.9000 |
Programs that provide training for people who want to learn to survive in the mountains, the desert or other wilderness areas primarily by using resources that are naturally available. Most programs ask trainees to spend a period of time in the wilderness to demonstrate the skills they have developed and provide certificates for participants who pass the final test. |
0 |
| Wildfire Related Clean Air Shelters |
TH-2600.9300 |
Programs that provide access to facilities where people contending with unhealthy outdoor air during a wildfire or other similar event can spend time in filtered air. Desirable facilities are those with tight sealing windows, doors and public access and a ventilation system that is able to significantly reduce or eliminate intake of outdoor air. Depending on wind patterns, even cities far away from a fire may be affected. Particulate matter exposure is the principal public health threat from short-term exposures to wildfire smoke. The effects of smoke range from eye and respiratory tract irritation to more serious disorders, including reduced lung function, bronchitis, exacerbation of asthma and heart failure, and premature death. |
0 |
| Wildfire Residential Fire Protection Systems |
JR-8400.2000-950 |
Programs that pay for or provide firefighting equipment which can be used to generate a foam blanket on the roof of a home or other building, on decking, fences and surrounding brush to protect the property from an approaching fire. Wildfire residential fire protection systems consist of a water supply (a pool or water tank), a fire pump, a foam concentrate tank, a proportioner system which mixes the water and foam, a piping system, a fire hose and nozzle. |
0 |
| Wildflower Conservation |
JD-1500.6500-950 |
Programs that preserve and protect endangered species of wildflowers, which search for wild populations of species thought to be extinct and/or which establish conservation collections of wildflowers for reintroduction to appropriate habitats. |
0 |
| Wildland Fire Preparedness Information |
TH-1700.1800-930 |
Programs that increase public awareness of the measures that people can take to protect lives and property in the event of a major brush fire, grass fire, woodland fire or other wildfire. Included are programs that inspect the homes of individual residents and give them a report which recommends ways to enhance their safety and reduce the risk of property damage or loss, as well as those that deal with wildland fire preparedness in a more general way. Also included are programs that provide fact sheets, maps identifying areas where the threat of wildfires is high and other technical information about wildland-urban interface fires that individuals and communities can review and evaluate to see if their area is at risk. |
0 |
| Wildlife Appreciation Societies |
PS-8200.9500 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in birds, animals, fish, reptiles, insects or other species, often through the medium of a club or society that is under the leadership of people who are knowledgeable in the subject. Activities may include lectures, slide show or other presentations that provide information about different species, their habitats and their habits; expeditions that enable participants to observe and enjoy wildlife in the out-of-doors; and opportunities for members to share their own experiences with wildlife. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. |
0 |
| Wildlife Conservation |
JD-1500.9600 |
Programs that are responsible for the conservation, protection, care and management of fish and wildlife resources and their habitats. |
3 |
| Wildlife Exhibitions |
PL-6400.9600 |
Programs that house a collection of living creatures for the purposes of conservation, research, education and public viewing. |
0 |
| Wildlife Management Personnel |
YO-0200.2300-950 |
Individuals who are responsible for the conservation, protection, care and management of fish and wildlife resources and their habitats on wildlife reservations, in wilderness areas and in zoological facilities. |
0 |
| Wildlife Refuges |
JD-1500.9600-950 |
Programs that provide for the conservation, protection and management of wildlife through the establishment of a system of preserves that are set aside for their habitation and protected from human depredation and interference. Included are sanctuaries for animals; preserves on estuaries, wetlands and other preferred habitats for wild birds of all types; and coastal, lake, reservoir and other inland fisheries where different species of fish are hatched in protected environments and used to stock waters that have been depleted. |
1 |
| Wildlife Rescue/Relocation |
JD-1500.9600-960 |
Programs that provide assistance for wild birds, animals and other creatures who are endangered by fires, oil spills, or water pollution or who are otherwise in distress; that trap wild animals who have wandered into yards and other urban areas and transport them back to their natural habitats; that rescue and rehabilitate whales, dolphins, manatees, seals and other marine creatures who are beached or swimming in unsafe waters; or which reestablish the viability of habitats which have become overcrowded by transporting a portion of the population to new areas. |
0 |
| Wildlife Safety Education |
JR-8200.9550 |
Programs that are designed to increase public awareness of the measures people can take to ensure their own safety and that of their children and pets (as well as the animals themselves) when dealing with alligators, bears, bobcats, urban dwelling coyotes, mountain lions, raccoons and other wildlife that are encountered in the urban environment, in parks and forests, on hiking trails and in other settings. Included are general wildlife safety programs and those that deal with a specific type of wildlife. |
0 |
| Wildlife Shelters |
JD-1500.9600-980 |
Programs that provide temporary shelter and care for sick, injured or orphaned wild birds and animals until they can be returned to their natural environment. Also included are programs that provide permanent homes for wild birds or animals once kept as pets who cannot be rehabilitated for return to the wild and would otherwise be homeless because their former owners are unable or unwilling to continue to provide for their care. |
0 |
| Wildlife Viewing Excursions |
PL-7600.9300 |
Programs that provide sightseeing excursions that allow participants to see and photograph animals, birds, fish, reptiles and other wildlife in their natural habitat. |
0 |
| Wildlife Warnings |
JR-8000.9650 |
Programs that provide a mechanism for the public to report sightings of potentially dangerous animals such as bears and mountain lions, either in urban areas or close to commonly-used public trails; and/or which issue bulletins to notify the public that such sightings or actual attacks have occurred and advise the public to take suitable precautions. |
0 |
| Will Preparation Assistance |
FT-2700.9500 |
Programs that provide assistance on an individual or group basis for people who want to draft a Last Will and Testament which leaves instructions for the disposition of their property following their death and need assistance in ensuring that the document is properly written. Also included are programs that provide copies of the Last Will and Testament form that is valid in their jurisdiction. |
0 |
| Williams Syndrome |
YF-3000.9420 |
A syndrome that is characterized by intellectual disabilities, constriction of the aortic orifice at the cardiac base or narrowing of the aorta, an excessive amount of calcium in the blood on a transient basis during infancy and a face that has an elfin appearance. |
0 |
| Wilm's Tumor |
YF-3000.9430 |
A rapidly developing tumor of the kidney that usually occurs in children and is associated with a high mortality rate. |
0 |
| Wilson's Disease |
YF-3000.9440 |
A hereditary syndrome transmitted as an autorecessive trait that causes a condition in which copper is absorbed in abnormal amounts by various organs (brain, liver, kidney and cornea) creating degenerative changes. |
0 |
| Winckel's Disease |
YF-3000.9480 |
A fatal disease of newborn infants that is characterized by profuse hemorrhages, blood in the urine, jaundice, enlarged spleen, collapse and convulsions. |
0 |
| Wind Energy Complaints |
DD-1500.9900 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints about wind energy systems. Complaints may focus on the noise wind farms generate, the effect they have on birds and other wildlife, soil erosion that may accompany wind power development, the visual intrusiveness of the wind turbines and other issues that people living nearby may have when wind power plants are located in residential areas. Complaints may also focus on the effectiveness and other issues concerning smaller wind energy systems that are intended for home and business use. |
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| Window Bars |
FN-1500.1700-950 |
Programs that pay for, provide and/or install window guards to help people better secure their property against intruders. |
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| Window Boarding Services |
TH-1800.1900-950 |
Programs that contract with home owners, apartment residents and business people to board up their windows as a protective measure when the approach of a hurricane or other destructive weather condition has been forecast. |
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| Window Washing |
PH-3300.2750-950 |
Programs that provide assistance for people whose homes have windows that need cleaning. |
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| Window Washing Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1700.9000 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to wash windows at the organization's facility or those in the homes of people it serves. |
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| Windows Installation/Support Services |
TP-3350.6500-950 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups install and effectively use Microsoft Windows, an operating system for personal computers and servers that provides a graphical user interface (GUI), multitasking, support for a wide variety of peripheral devices, and an assortment of versions that are tailored for home applications, professional end-users and a range of high and low-end networked servers. |
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| Windsurfing |
PL-7000.8600-950 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to ride surfboard-type devices that are rigged with a pivoting mast that supports a moveable sail. Opportunities to learn the skills associated with the sport may also be provided. |
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| Wine Bars |
PL-6000.1500-900 |
Drinking establishments that feature a wide variety of different types of wine that patrons may order for consumption on the premises. Hors d'oeuvres and/or dinner may also be available. |
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| Wine Tasting/Collecting Clubs |
PS-8200.1400-950 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals who have an interest in drinking and/or collecting wine to learn about different types of wine, methods for evaluating quality, criteria for value and current prices; and to taste and purchase the wines they enjoy. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. |
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| Wineries |
BD-2600.0100-950 |
Establishments that cultivate grapes for winemaking purposes. Some wineries may provide wine tasting opportunities and sell their products directly to the public. |
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| Winery Tours |
PL-7600.9500 |
Wine making establishments that provide guided tours of their facilities for the public. Most wineries also provide complimentary wine tasting and sell their vintages by the bottle or by the case. |
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| Winter Clothing |
BM-6500.1500-920 |
Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand coats, gloves, hats, scarves and other winter clothing. |
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| Winter Clothing Donation Programs |
TI-1800.1500-870 |
Programs that accept new or secondhand coats, gloves, hats, scarves and other winter clothing, repair the items if necessary, and keep the clothing for use in their own programs, donate it to shelters and other community-based organizations for distribution to the people they serve, or sell it to raise money for agency programs. |
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| Winter Storm Advisories |
TH-2100.9500-900 |
Programs that issue bulletins to warn the public of impending blizzards, heavy snows, ice storms, freezing rain, sleet or other winter storms. Winter storm watches indicate that severe winter weather may affect a particular area. Winter storm warnings indicate that severe winter weather conditions may be on the way. Blizzard warnings mean that large amounts of falling or blowing snow, sustained winds of least 35 miles per hour and severely limited visibility are expected for several hours. Winter storm advisories may also include safety instructions for people who are in immediate peril. |
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| Winter Storm Preparedness Information |
TH-1700.1800-950 |
Programs that increase public awareness of the measures that people can take to protect themselves and their property from the hazards of blizzards, heavy snows, ice storms, freezing rain, sleet or other winter storms. Included may be winterization suggestions for homes, information about hypothermia, frostbite and other cold weather health threats and advice regarding driving in severe winter weather. |
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| Winter Storm Related Assistance |
TH-2600.9350 |
Programs that provide support and resources to meet the urgent needs of individuals isolated by winter storms that have left households with limited or no road access in or out of their neighborhoods, buried in snow or without power. Service needs may include delivery of food and water, generator fuel, medication or other supplies; transportation to a vital health care appointment or an alternative shelter; or other forms of support. |
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| Winter Storm Victims |
YX-1800.9500 |
Individuals who live or are vacationing in an area that is experiencing frigid temperatures, snowfalls that make roads impassable, snow drifts that leave residents trapped in their cars or their homes or motels, cancelled flights and other disruptions that occur with severe snowfalls. |
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| Wireless LAN Implementation |
TP-3350.9300-900 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups install and effectively use hardware and software combinations which allow laptop computers, personal digital assistants and other portable computing devices equipped with a wireless networking card to connect to resources on a local area network (LAN) without being physically connected to the wired network. |
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