| Wireless Service Providers |
BV-9000.9600 |
Companies that offer transmission services to users of wireless devices (handheld computers and telephones) through radio frequency (spectrum) signals rather than through end-to-end wire communication. |
0 |
| Wireless Technology Selection/Implementation |
TP-3350.9300 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups select, configure and effectively use hardware and software combinations which enable two or more appliances to share data with one other without direct cable connections. Broadly speaking, wireless networking includes cell and satellite phones, pagers, two-way radios, wireless LANs and modems, and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). |
0 |
| Wish Foundations |
LH-6300.9500 |
Programs that grant wishes which will enrich the lives of people who are unable to fulfill them on their own, e.g., a visit to Disneyland, an opportunity to meet a film star or sports personality or a reunion with family members. Also included are programs that arrange trips or other experiences for individuals and groups. Most wish fulfillment programs serve children and adults who are terminally or gravely ill. Other populations may include seniors, veterans and individuals who are chronically or seriously ill, physically challenged or abused. |
5 |
| Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome |
YF-3000.9520 |
An immunodeficiency disorder occurring in boys that is marked by defects in both T and B cell function. Patients have eczema, recurring bloody diarrhea, thrombocytopenia (an abnormal decrease in the number of blood platelets) with bleeding tendency and infections, especially of the ears. The prognosis has improved and some patients treated with spelenectomy have reached adulthood. Patients who have been successfully treated by bone marrow transplantation should have a normal life expectancy. |
0 |
| Withholding of Removal Relief |
FT-3600.6500-950 |
Programs that assist in filing applications for withholding of removal, a form of relief from removal that is available to aliens who can show that it is more likely than not that they will be persecuted in their country of nationality or last residence because of their race, religion, political opinion, membership in a particular social group, or nationality. Unlike asylees, individuals who have been granted this form of relief may not use the grant to adjust their status to lawful permanent residence. |
0 |
| Wolman's Disease |
YF-3000.9720 |
An inherited metabolic disorder in which infants develop an enlarged liver and spleen, calcification of the adrenal glands, and foam cells in the bone marrow and other tissues. |
0 |
| Women |
YS-2000.9500 |
Individuals who have needs and interests in common as a result of similar experiences, concerns or expectations as adult females. |
0 |
| Women's Advocacy Groups |
TD-1600.3100-950 |
Organizations that support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights and interests of women. |
0 |
| Women's Centers |
TC-5500.9500 |
Multipurpose centers that serve as a focal point for women in the community and which offer, at a single location, a wide variety of services and activities that are needed by and of interest to this population. |
1 |
| Women's Health Centers |
LN-9500 |
Programs that provide comprehensive primary and specialized care which focus on health issues experienced by women. Services are provided in an emotionally supportive and safe environment, and typically include health education, wellness programs and assistance navigating services. Specialized care available at women's health centers vary and may include reproductive and sexual health diagnostic and treatment services, access to abortion, cancer screening, and/or other public education programs focused on women's health. |
10 |
| Women's Issues |
YZ-9000 |
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of women and their interests. |
0 |
| Women's Social Clubs |
PS-8000.9000 |
Organizations for women that provide an opportunity for members to meet and socialize through dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable activities. Some clubs may also offer lecture series which address topics of interest to the membership or provide opportunities for involvement in charitable fundraising and other similar activities. |
0 |
| Women's Studies |
TR-8000.8000-950 |
Programs that conduct research which focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture and economic roles of women; and the development of modern feminism in relation to the roles played by women in different periods and locations in North America and the world. |
0 |
| Women's Support Groups |
PN-8100.4500-900 |
Mutual support groups whose members are women who want an opportunity to share their issues and concerns with other women in a safe, supportive environment. Meeting formats may include in-person, telephone or Internet options. |
0 |
| Wood Art Exhibits |
TA-9000.0300-960 |
Galleries and other art centers that display and/or sell art objects, jewelry, furniture and other articles made from wood. |
0 |
| Wood Cutting Permits |
DF-7000.9500 |
Programs that issue permits which provide written authorization for people to harvest wood from public or private forests that have previously been logged. |
0 |
| Wood Smoke Reduction Programs |
JP-6500.1500-950 |
Programs that seek to reduce the effects of indoor pollution and improve air quality in homes and other indoor settings by providing incentives for homeowners, landlords and renters (with landlord approval) to replace wood-burning stoves, fireplaces and other heating devices with electric heat pumps or natural gas/propane fueled devices, or to decommission them (render inoperable). |
0 |
| Woodworkers |
YO-6200.9500 |
Individuals who are employed at some stage of the process through which logs of wood are transformed into finished products. Some of these workers produce the structural elements of buildings; others mill hardwood and softwood lumber; still others assemble finished wood products. They operate machines that cut, shape, assemble, and finish raw wood to make the doors, windows, cabinets, trusses, plywood, flooring, paneling, molding, and trim that are components of most homes. Others may fashion home accessories, such as beds, sofas, tables, dressers and chairs. In addition to these household goods, woodworkers also make sporting goods, including baseball bats and oars, as well as musical instruments, toys, caskets, tool handles, and thousands of other wooden items. Woodworkers are found in industries that produce wood such as sawmills and plywood mills; in industries that use wood to produce furniture, kitchen cabinets, musical instruments and other fabricated wood products; and in small shops that make architectural woodwork, furniture and other specialty items. |
0 |
| Woodworking Clubs |
PS-8200.0550-970 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in woodworking, often through the medium of a club or society which is under the leadership of people who are knowledgeable in the subject. Activities may include lectures by people with woodworking expertise, presentations on some aspect of woodworking; and opportunities for members to display current projects, swap tools, share techniques and participate in club-sponsored woodworking shows and competitions. Some woodworking clubs may also provide space, materials and tools for woodworking activities; publish a newsletter; or provide access to a woodworking library for members. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. |
0 |
| Woodworking Instruction |
PL-7400.0500-970 |
Programs that provide classes, individual lessons or other opportunities for people who want to learn or perfect their ability to work with a variety of hard and soft woods to create carvings, household articles, furniture, and other useful or decorative objects. |
0 |
| Work Clothing |
BM-6500.1500-950 |
Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand uniforms or other working clothes. Also included are programs such as "Dress for Success" that provide interview suits and other professional attire for low income individuals (frequently women) who need this type of wardrobe to secure and/or retain gainful employment. |
3 |
| Work Clothing Donation Programs |
TI-1800.1500-900 |
Programs that accept new or secondhand uniforms and other work 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. |
0 |
| Work Experience |
ND-2000.3500-950 |
Programs that place people in actual employment situations in order to give them an opportunity to demonstrate their competence and skills, gain practical experience in a field for which they have been trained and/or develop new skills that will be beneficial with respect to future employment opportunities. People are placed on a short-term basis and, if remuneration is involved, are paid by the sponsoring agency rather than by the employer or through a cost-sharing arrangement. |
7 |
| Work Hazards Citations Appeals |
JP-6300.9500 |
Programs that hear and make decisions about appeals regarding citations, abatement requirements and proposed civil penalties that have arisen from the enforcement of occupational health and safety standards and regulations. |
0 |
| Work Hazards Consultation |
JP-6300.9550 |
Programs that provide on-site consultants to help employers identify hazards in the workplace, suggest general approaches for solving health and safety problems, assist employers in establishing or improving work-site illness and injury prevention programs, work with employers in developing and conducting safety or health training for employees and identify resources that are available to employers who require additional technical assistance. |
0 |
| Work Opportunity Tax Credit Information |
DT-8700.1000-950 |
Programs that provide information and guidance for employers who may be eligible for a tax credit when they file their business returns with the IRS because they have hired one or more job seekers from a specified target population. Targeted individuals include TANF recipients, veterans receiving Food Stamps, selected ex-felons, high-risk youth, people referred through vocational rehabilitation, selected summer youth employment program participants, selected Food Stamp recipients and selected SSI recipients. The WOTC can reduce tax liability by as much as $2,400 per new hire. Also included are organizations that issue the tax credits. |
0 |
| Work Permits |
ND-1600.9500 |
Programs that issue or assist individuals to obtain documentation that gives them official permission to work when they would not otherwise be authorized to do so. |
3 |
| Work Plan Development |
TP-6600.8300-900 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups focus on the aspect of strategic planning that deals with development of a work plan that outlines the specific steps that will be involved in the implementation process. The plan should include activities that lead to accomplishment of strategic objectives with tasks, timelines, milestones and staff assignment for each. Work plans are used by board members, board committees and relevant staff as a reference to guide completion of their portion of the organization's strategic plan. |
0 |
| Work Registration |
ND-3500.9500 |
Programs operated by state Employment Development Department offices that attempt to find suitable employment opportunities for people who have applied for and/or are receiving unemployment benefits or public assistance through TANF, General Relief, Food Stamps or other income maintenance programs which require that certain recipients look for work. |
0 |
| Work Related Fee Payment Assistance |
ND-9300 |
Programs that provide financial assistance to help individuals pay union dues, union initiation fees, special exam and licensing fees and other work-related fees in situations where the person is unable to make the payment without support. |
0 |
| Work Study Programs |
HL-8000.9500 |
Need-based programs funded by the federal government or individual educational institutions which allow students to work a specified number of hours per week while attending school and full-time during vacations in order to finance their education. Work-study awards range from $600 to $4500 and students are not permitted to earn more than the award amount. |
0 |
| Work Tools/Equipment |
BM-9500.9500 |
Programs that pay for or provide tools and equipment that are necessary for an individual's new or continued employment. |
0 |
| Work Tools/Equipment Donation Programs |
TI-1800.8500-900 |
Programs that accept new or secondhand tools and equipment that are necessary for employment, refurbish them if necessary, and keep them for use in their own programs, or donate them to other community-based organizations for their own use or for distribution to the people they serve. |
0 |
| Work Zone Safety Education |
JR-8200.8500-950 |
Programs that are designed to increase public awareness of the measures that people can take to ensure the safety of everyone in the vicinity while working, walking or driving in construction and maintenance work zones. |
0 |
| Work/Education Release Centers |
FF-0500.1250-950 |
Community based facilities that provide a residential alternative to incarceration or other sanctions for nonviolent offenders who work or go to school and return to the center at the end of each work or school day or when not occupied in an approved activity in the community. The centers help inmates who are employable obtain and hold jobs which allow them to earn income, reimburse the state for part of their confinement costs, build savings and develop more positive living habits as well as reconnect with the community. An offender can be ordered by a court to participate in work release or can be classified to the program by correctional officials. Some offenders enter work release after a prison stay; others come directly from the community. |
0 |
| Workaholics |
YF-5000.3300-900 |
Individuals who exhibit a persistent pattern of compulsive overwork. The workaholic typically works at a pace that can damage relationships, impair physical and emotional health, and undermine job performance. |
0 |
| Workaholics Support Groups |
PN-8100.0500-940 |
Mutual support groups whose members are people who have a pattern of compulsive overwork, their families and friends. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants develop reasonable work habits; and may include faith-based and secular 12-step groups as well as non-12 step groups. |
0 |
| Workers Compensation |
NS-1800.9500 |
A disability insurance program mandated by the state and funded by employer contributions which provides compensation to covered employees for loss of their earnings as a result of an accidental injury or occupational disease sustained during employment, or which compensates dependents in case of a work-related death. The program provides for income replacement and supplement; scheduled awards for loss of sight or hearing, dismemberment or disfigurement; medical expenses (including hospital care); vocational rehabilitation, occupational therapy and retraining to enable a possible return to the workforce; and funeral expenses. |
5 |
| Workers Compensation Benefits Assistance |
FT-1000.9700 |
Programs that provide assistance for people who are having difficulty understanding and/or obtaining the full benefits to which they are entitled by law under state Workers Compensation statutes. The programs may help people understand the eligibility criteria for Workers Compensation benefits, the benefits provided by the program, and the rights of beneficiaries; provide consultation and advice; help them complete Workers Compensation application forms; negotiate on their behalf with Workers Compensation benefits staff; and/or represent them in administrative hearings or judicial litigation. Included are organizations that offer a range of advocacy services as well as legal aid programs which offer more formalized legal assistance. Workers Compensation is a disability insurance program mandated by the state and funded by employer contributions which provides compensation to covered employees for loss of their earnings as a result of an accidental injury or occupational disease sustained during employment, or which compensates dependents in case of a work-related death. |
0 |
| Workers Compensation Fraud Reporting |
FN-1700.3350-950 |
Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms that the public can use to report to cases of suspected fraud involving claimants, employers, insurance company officials, officials of third-party administrators, insurance agents, lawyers, health care providers, and vocational rehabilitation providers who have lied to obtain a benefit through the Workers Compensation program or to prevent a benefit from being awarded. Examples of this type of fraud include employers who have lied about the nature of the work involved, the number of employees or their salaries in order to receive lower Workers Compensation insurance rates; employers who have not obtained Workers Compensation when required to do so; employees who file Workers Compensation claims for injuries that did not occur; employees who obtain benefits as a result of lying about their ability to work or income from other sources; and health care providers or lawyers who inflate their bills or bill for treatment of or services related to nonwork-connected injuries. |
0 |
| Workers Compensation Recipients |
YC-9500 |
Individuals who have lost their earnings due to accidental injury on the job or occupational illness and are receiving compensation from the government mandated, employer supported disability program. |
0 |
| Workers Needing Transportation |
YL-3500.9400 |
Individuals who currently have jobs or who could have a job, generally at a low-income level, but are at risk of becoming or remaining unemployed because they do not have a reliable means of transportation. |
0 |
| Workers With Disabilities |
YL-3500.9500 |
Employed individuals who have physical, sensory, developmental, cognitive, mental or emotional limitations. |
0 |
| Workforce Development Boards |
TD-1100.9000 |
Regional organizations that are responsible for assessing employment and training needs, establishing regional priorities, consolidating workforce development functions to eliminate duplication of services and programs, coordinating the delivery of a responsive education and training system, allocating funds for employment and job training programs within the region, serving as clearinghouses for information about available programs, and evaluating the effectiveness of the workforce development system. |
0 |
| Workforce Diversity Planning |
TP-3000.6600-950 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations and other groups develop and implement recruitment, compensation, recognition and advancement strategies whose objectives are to build and retain a workforce that is representative of the community they serve, maintain high performance and morale and support an organizational culture that values and utilizes the contributions of people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Workforce diversity programs seek to ensure inclusion of individuals with disabilities and people who have diverse ethnic/cultural backgrounds, national origins, religious beliefs, ages, genders, sexual orientations, marital statuses and family responsibilities. |
0 |
| Workforce Reentry Programs |
ND-2050.9500 |
Programs that provide information and guidance in a variety of settings for individuals who have left a job or career for a period of time and are now ready to return to the workforce. Many reentry programs target people who have worked in a particular industry (e.g., the tech sector), for a particular company (e.g., General Motors, IBM) or are at a point in their lives where going back to work is a feasible option (e.g., women who have left the workforce to raise a family and are now ready to return; individuals with a disability who are again able to work). |
0 |
| Working Fathers |
YK-6500.9550-900 |
Fathers who are employed. |
0 |
| Working Mothers |
YK-6500.9550-950 |
Women who are engaged in remunerative work at the same time they are raising a family. |
0 |
| Working Parents |
YK-6500.9550 |
Mothers and fathers who are employed. |
0 |
| Workplace Accident Victims |
YX-0600.9100 |
Individuals who have been injured as a result of a mishap at their place of employment. |
0 |
| Workplace Diversity Training Programs |
TP-3000.8000-950 |
Programs that provide consultation, training and/or other supportive services which help people in a particular workplace environment acquire the knowledge and interpersonal skills they need to work comfortably and effectively with people who have different cultural or religious backgrounds or sexual orientations, have a disability, represent a different age group or have other differences that without sensitivity and understanding can be barriers to communication and productive interaction. The program may provide general training which helps participating employees clarify their own values and attitudes and understand how these condition their expectations of and reactions to others; or may help the organization address specific workplace issues that have come up at some point in time. |
0 |
| Workplace Evaluation/Modification |
ND-9500 |
Programs that provide support for adjusting, adapting or redesigning tools, equipment or structural elements of working environments in order to make them accessible to people who have disabilities. |
0 |
| Workplace Recycling Programs |
TE-8920.6600-940 |
Community-sponsored voluntary or mandatory programs which encourage commercial enterprises, government, institutions and industry to recycle reusable resources such as paper, plastic, glass and metals. The program may supply recycling containers to participating businesses and may collect the recyclable materials on a regular basis. |
0 |
| Workplace Safety Education |
JR-8200.9600 |
Programs that are designed to increase public awareness of the measures that people can take to improve safety in the settings in which people work. Topics may include slips and falls, ladder safety, ergonomics, lifting and carrying, tool and equipment safety, personal protective equipment, vehicle safety, hazardous chemicals, electrical safety, stress, workplace violence, and safety issues such as hearing preservation programs and working safely in confined spaces that may relate to a particular industry or workplace environment. |
0 |
| Workplace Safety Inspections |
JP-6300.9600 |
Programs that investigate complaints from employees regarding unsafe working conditions or serious accidents, inspect work sites to ensure compliance with health and safety codes and regulations and issue citations and fines for noncompliance. |
0 |
| Workplace Violence Prevention |
FN-1500.9400 |
Programs that attempt to reduce the incidence of violence (including bullying, threats, verbal abuse, physical assaults or homicides) against workers in or outside the workplace through a variety of educational interventions which raise awareness about the incidence and environmental conditions associated with workplace assaults, describe occupations involving the greatest risk, provide strategies that employers and employees can use for prevention and protection, provide information about protective equipment and offer recommendations for response to violent incidents when they occur. The program may offer on-site consultation and training, model workplace violence prevention programs and associated materials, publications, research and other forms of support. |
0 |
| Workplace Violence Restraining Orders |
FT-6940.9000 |
Programs that help employers obtain an order from the court that protects an employee from violence or credible threats of violence in the workplace. A workplace violence restraining order must be requested by an employer on behalf of an employee who needs protection. The order can also protect certain family or household members of the employee and other employees at the employee's workplace or at other workplaces of the employer. Credible threats of violence include following or stalking the employee to or from the employee's place of work; entering the employee's place of work; following the employee during work hours; making telephone calls to the employee during work hours; and sending correspondence to an employee by postal mail, interoffice mail, fax or email. The availability of and requirements for this type of restraining order may vary by jurisdiction. |
0 |
| Workplace Violence Victims |
YX-1500.9500 |
Individuals who have been traumatized by witnessing or being the victim of an assault, threatening behavior or verbal abuse occurring in a work setting. Workplace violence includes but is not limited to beatings, stabbings, shootings, rapes, near suicides, psychological trauma such as threats, obscene phone calls, an intimidating presence, and harassment of any type. |
0 |
| Workplace Wellness Programs |
LH-2700.9500-950 |
Health care programs that work with employees of a company to help them adopt healthy behaviors and/or reduce health risks, increase self-care skills, improve management of common minor ailments, use health care services effectively and/or improve understanding of medical procedures and therapeutic regimens. Workplace health promotion programs are provided by health care workers but sponsored by the employer. |
2 |
| Workshops/Symposiums |
TJ-6500.9500 |
Programs that sponsor conferences, symposiums, seminars, workshops and other gatherings in which one or a variety of speakers are brought together to make presentations which address a particular human service topic with the objective of increasing participant awareness of the issues, problems and potential solutions that are facing residents of the community. |
9 |
| Workstation Selection |
TP-3350.3000-900 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups make an assessment of their hardware needs and select and purchase the number and type of single-user computers they need to support database development and maintenance, word processing, desktop publishing, financial management and other applications utilized by staff. Workstations are typically linked together in a local area network that permits access to data and devices that are located elsewhere. Workstations are distinguished by their processor speed, the capacity of their hard drives, the amount of memory (RAM) available, their graphical-user interface, potential space for expandability and the type of built-in network support tools that are available. |
0 |
| World War I Veterans |
YN-9000.9500 |
Individuals who are former members of one of the branches of the armed forces and who qualify as veterans by virtue of their service during the first World War. |
0 |
| World War II Veterans |
YN-9000.9550 |
Individuals who are former members of one of the branches of the armed forces and who qualify as veterans by virtue of their service during the second World War. |
0 |
| World's Fairs |
PL-7700.2000-950 |
International exhibitions during which invited countries erect pavilions or other exhibition buildings and display products associated with the theme of the fair. World's Fairs may be very general with exhibits of products representative of a wide variety of human activities; or may be specialized with exhibits limited to a particular sphere, e.g., science and technology. |
0 |
| Worm Farmers |
YO-0200.8000-940 |
Individuals who own, manage or work on farms where earthworms are bred and raised for use as fishing bait, garden soil conditioners and food for exotic fish, birds and animals. |
0 |
| Worm Farming Support |
BD-2600.0500-950 |
Programs that provide information, technical assistance and support for establishments that raise worms for composting or fishing bait. |
0 |
| Worm Farms |
BD-2600.0100-970 |
Farms where earthworms are bred and raised for use as fishing bait, garden soil conditioners and food for exotic fish, birds and animals. Some establishments may sell worms directly to the public. |
0 |
| Worried Well |
YF-3000.0270-900 |
Individuals who have tested negative for HIV but continue to be concerned about their risk of infection. |
0 |
| Worship Services |
PV-7000.9000 |
Organizations that provide opportunities for people to publicly practice their religion either in informally organized groups or as part of an organized service with a designated leader (as in a church, synagogue, temple or mosque). |
4 |
| Wound Clinics |
LT-1750.9550 |
Programs that provide specialized treatment services for individuals who have chronic skin wounds such as pressure sores or ulcerations associated with diabetes and peripheral vascular disease that have resisted other forms of treatment. |
1 |
| Wraparound Facilitation/Community Support |
PH-2360.9500 |
Programs that employ the Wraparound Facilitation model, a family centered, community-oriented, strengths based and highly individualized approach to meet the needs of children with complicated, multi-dimensional problems. The approach involves the development of a child and family team which creates and implements a wraparound plan that identifies a set of community services and natural supports to promote success, safety, and permanence in home, school and community. The Wraparound facilitator coordinates team meetings and ensures the team identifies and prioritizes goals, provides crisis and safety planning, and tracks the family's progress towards goal attainment. The family is prepared and supported as they transition from formal services to independence. While the major initiative to develop Wraparound Facilitation originated with the mental health system and has been particularly successful for children and adolescents with severe emotional and behavioral problems, the intervention is being employed in a number of other child service sectors including education, juvenile justice and child welfare. |
0 |
| Wrestling |
PL-7000.9600 |
Programs, often offered by chartered wrestling clubs, that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy Greco-Roman or freestyle wrestling, a sport in which two athletes attempt to throw one another off balance with the objective of pinning their opponent. In freestyle wrestling, both the arms and legs can be used to lift, throw and/or pin an opponent or defend against an attack; in Greco-Roman style wrestling, only the arms can be employed in legal moves and the legs of the opponent may not be attacked. Wrestling programs may provide coaching assistance, access to necessary equipment and facilities, and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur wrestling competitions which are structured for different age groups. Officials for the matches may also be available. |
0 |
| Writers Clubs/Societies |
PS-8200.3100-950 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for people to pursue their interest in writing (mysteries, science fiction, westerns, romances, journalistic reporting and other areas), often through the medium of a club or society that brings writers in a particular area together to discuss their work and support one another professionally. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. |
0 |
| Writing Disorder |
YF-4500.9500 |
A learning disability that may involve the physical act of writing or the mental activity of comprehending and synthesizing information and organizing thoughts on paper. It is characterized by strong verbal but poor writing skills, random punctuation and misspelled words, disordered numbering, illegible handwriting, a mixture of prints (cursive and print, upper and lower case letters), unfinished or omitted words, unusual grip on the writing instrument and slow or labored writing. |
0 |
| Writing Instruction |
PL-7400.9500 |
Programs that provide classes, individualized instruction or other opportunities for people who want to develop or perfect their writing skills. Included are classes that address basic craft and technique as well as those that focus on writing in plain language or writing fiction, poetry, plays, screenplays, journals, business correspondence, reports and other specializations. |
2 |
| Writing/Editing Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1600.9500 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills who are willing to work on reports, technical manuals and other writing projects on a voluntary basis without remuneration. |
0 |
| Wrongful Action Compensation Administration |
FT-9900 |
Programs that administer payment of wrongful injury, illness or death claims or claims for other losses involving acts of negligence or incompetence or actions of another type in situations where the courts have ordered the responsible organization to set aside funds as a means of reparation to victims. Examples include compensation for losses due to exposure to asbestos, Agent Orange, thalidomide or environmental disasters such as Love Canal or government actions such as the Japanese internment during World War II. Also included are programs that administer funds which have been established by the government to compensate individuals and families who have suffered injury, illness, death or other losses due to a known consequence of an action required by the government in situations where victims are prevented by law from requesting compensation through the courts, e.g., the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program which was established to compensate people who suffered adverse reactions to required childhood immunizations. |
0 |
| Xeroderma Pigmentosum |
YF-3000.9840 |
A rare condition passed down through families in which the skin and the tissue covering the eye is extremely sensitive to the ultraviolet part of sunlight. The condition also causes spidery blood vessels in the skin and skin cancer. Symptoms include sunburn that does not heal and blistering after short exposure to the sun, spider-like blood vessels under the skin, patches of discolored skin, crusting and scaling of the skin, oozing raw skin surface, and discomfort when being in bright light (photophobia). Children with this condition require total protection from sunlight and other sources of UV light. |
0 |
| Xylazine Test Strip Distribution |
RX-8470.1900-180.95 |
Programs that distribute test strips which can be used to detect the presence of xylazine (a non-opioid tranquilizer) in a drug sample with the objective of reducing severe injuries and fatalities. Based on the results of the testing strips, people can choose to implement measures to reduce the risk of an overdose including using less of the substance, giving slow or test shots, not using alone, or not using the substances at all. In addition to opioids, other unregulated drugs in pill or powder form can also be tested (e.g., cocaine, MDMA, ketamine, and other non-injectable drugs) but must be mixed with water prior to testing. |
0 |
| Y Facilities |
PS-9800.9650 |
Programs that provide for the spiritual, social, mental and physical development of children and youth and their families through a broad-based program which includes classes, recreational activities, fitness programs, leadership development opportunities, camping, youth clubs, parent-child programs, youth employment support services, cross-cultural exchange programs, community involvement opportunities and a variety of other activities that give participants a chance to develop a wide range of interpersonal relationships, strengthen family ties and to achieve a satisfying degree of personal growth. |
13 |
| Yacht Clubs |
PL-6400.6750-950 |
Private membership organizations that provide facilities which usually include slips for mooring light sailing vessels and power boats, power hookups and a clubhouse with a dining room, bar and other amenities. Many yacht clubs also promote and regulate the sport in their area and sponsor regattas and other sailing activities. Many also offer an array of social activities for members. |
0 |
| Yacht Racing |
PL-8000.1000-950 |
Regattas that feature different classes of sailboats the most prestigious of which is the America's Cup. Included are organizations that sponsor, organize, hold, promote, sell tickets to and publicize the events; provide information about competition schedules; and/or maintain information about current standings. |
0 |
| Yard Care Equipment Safety Education |
JR-8200.3000-950 |
Programs that are designed to increase public awareness of the measures people can take to ensure their safety and that of family members and pets when operating or maintaining a lawnmower, leaf blower, snow blower, power trimmer or other property maintenance equipment or when in the vicinity of one being used. Included may be general tips such as reading the manual before use; avoiding operation while intoxicated; leaving safety devices intact; clearing the work area prior to beginning the job; wearing appropriate clothing and protective gear; and using safe debris removal, refueling and maintenance procedures as well as specific guidelines for using particular pieces of equipment. |
0 |
| Yard Maintenance |
PH-3300.9750 |
Programs that pay for or provide services that help homeowners and renters care for the lawns, plants and trees and associated structures on their property. |
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| Yard Maintenance Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1700.9500 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to clean up and maintain the yards of people the organization serves. |
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| Yard and Kitchen Waste Recycling |
TE-8920.6600-980 |
Community-sponsored programs which provide for the collection and composting of leaves, grass clippings, tree trimmings and other yard waste as well as food scraps and other waste from the kitchen. Some jurisdictions require that residents bag their leaves while others allow the leaves to be raked into a pile on the side of the road (or the edge of the property) on a designated day when a vacuum truck comes along to collect them. Some communities provide separate receptacles for the collection of yard and kitchen waste, pick up the materials and take them to a facility for composting. Also included are programs that provide home compost bins which enable residents to create mulching materials for their own gardens. |
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| Yellow Fever |
YF-3000.9130-950 |
An acute infectious disease found in Africa, Panama and the northern region of South America that is characterized by sudden onset of fever, chills, headache, backache, generalized muscle pain, prostration, nausea and vomiting followed by jaundice, vomiting and hemorrhages. The agent which causes yellow fever is a mosquito-borne virus of the family Flaviviridae. |
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| Yemeni Community |
YH-5000.9800 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Yemen or who identify themselves as part of the Yemeni community. Yemen is a country within the Middle East. The official language is Arabic. |
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| Yoga |
PL-6600.9700 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people to learn and practice yoga, a discipline that combines stretching exercises, breathing techniques and meditation to achieve fitness, flexibility, relaxation and internal centering. |
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| Young Adult Volunteers |
YY-0500.9500 |
Young adults 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. |
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| Young Adults |
YB-9000 |
Individuals who are generally between the ages of 18 and 25 depending on the ages that specific programs use for qualification. |
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| Youth |
YB-9500 |
Individuals who are younger than age 18. |
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| Youth Agricultural Programs |
PS-9800.9670 |
Voluntary, informal education programs that emphasize the total development of young people who are members through work on the animal, engineering, family/consumer, health, resource, plant or social science project of their choice in consultation with their parents and supervising adult volunteers. Members also participate in camping activities, leadership conferences, awards programs and community service activities. |
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| Youth Business Programs |
PS-9800.9700 |
Programs that utilize volunteers from the teaching profession, business and industry to provide firsthand information about the business world for students and/or school-age children and youth and opportunities for them to learn about economic principles and the economy. Some clubs may also initiate small business ventures under the guidance of adult volunteers. |
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| Youth Centers |
TC-5500.9800 |
Multipurpose centers that serve as a focal point for youth in the community and which offer, at a single location, a wide variety of services and activities that are needed by and of interest to this population. |
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| Youth Citizenship Programs |
PS-9800.9750 |
Programs that provide opportunities for students and/or school-age children and youth to gain a clear understanding of the process of government and to develop an appreciation for their approaching citizenship responsibilities. Some programs offer firsthand experience by allowing young people to establish mock governments, observe elected officials and public servants in their daily activities or participate in events like "mayor for the day" or "police chief for the day" which enable them to take on the duties of the office under the supervision of the person being replaced. |
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| Youth Club/Troop Related Volunteers |
YY-9000.9500 |
Members of scout groups, school-based clubs, faith-based youth programs or other similar groups who are seeking opportunities to donate their time to work together on any of a wide variety of projects which benefit the community or people in need. |
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| Youth Community Service Programs |
PS-9800.9800 |
Programs that provide opportunities for students and/or school-age children and youth to make a contribution to their local community through volunteer service projects or other forms of assistance. The purpose of the program is to develop leadership skills and good citizenship practices in youngsters who are interested in service to others. |
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| Youth Court Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1850.9500 |
Organizations that are actively seeking youth to serve as staff in Teen Court and act as the attorneys, bailiffs, clerks and jurors on a voluntary basis without remuneration. Volunteer jurors hear cases involving other teens and determine the consequences for the individual and the community if a guilty verdict is reached. Training is provided prior to service. |
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| Youth Courts |
FC-9500 |
Courts which serve as an alternative to Juvenile Justice Courts for youth younger than age 16 who have committed minor delinquent and status offenses or exhibit other problem behaviors. Youth whose cases are heard in youth courts are judged, convicted or exonerated and sentenced by their peers. Variously known as teen, peer, and student courts, youth courts can be administered by and operated by a variety of agencies within a community including law enforcement agencies, juvenile probation departments, juvenile courts, private nonprofit agencies and schools. |
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