| Juvenile Justice System Reform Groups |
TD-1600.1530-380 |
Organizations that advocate for changes in the regulations governing the arraignment, trial, sentencing and confinement of individuals who commit offenses while under a statutorily defined age limit with the objective of controlling juvenile crime while preserving the rights of juvenile offenders. Issues include trying violent juvenile offenders as adults, tougher sentencing, parental accountability, increased access to juvenile records, and open court proceedings. |
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| Juvenile Offenders |
YP-3500.1500 |
Individuals younger than age 18 who have violated federal or state laws or municipal or local ordinances, a lawful order of the court or other mandates which bring them under the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system. |
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| Juvenile Parole |
FF-0500.6500-350 |
Programs that provide for the formal supervision of young persons who have been released from a juvenile correctional facility to a home placement or its substitute after serving part of the term for which they were sentenced based on the judgment that there is a reasonable probability that they will live and remain at liberty without violating the law. Juveniles who are on parole remain in the legal custody of the state and may be reincarcerated if they violate the terms of their parole order. |
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| Juvenile Probation |
FF-0500.6550-350 |
Programs that provide formal supervision and support for young men and women who have been convicted of an offense and released into the community under the supervision of a probation officer, usually in lieu of incarceration. The individual must agree to standards of conduct specified by the court for a set amount of time, usually for one year. Violations of the agreement subject the individual to revocation of his or her liberty. |
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| Juvenile Traffic Courts |
FC-8200.3500-370 |
Courts within the Juvenile Division of the state court system that hear cases which involve metropolitan traffic violations by minors. |
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| K-9 Demonstrations |
FN-4000.4000 |
Programs whose primary purpose is to introduce the public to the use of dogs in crime prevention and investigation. |
0 |
| Kaposi's Sarcoma |
YF-3000.4320 |
An invasive, fast-spreading form of skin cancer that is characterized by dark purple lesions and is associated with AIDS. |
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| Karaoke Bars |
PL-6000.1500-400 |
Drinking establishments that offer alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises and provide opportunities for patrons to sing to popular music, the instrumental portion of which is played as accompaniment. A microphone is passed from table to table or is available at a central location. |
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| Karate |
PL-7000.5800-400 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and practice karate, a Japanese form of martial art which employs kicks and open handed blows to disable an opponent. |
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| Karen Community |
YH-0500.8170-385 |
Individuals who reside in Karen State in southern and southeastern Myanmar (Burma), or who identify themselves as part of the Karen community. The term "Karen" is an umbrella term that refers to a heterogeneous lot of Sino-Tibetan speaking ethnic groups that do not share a common language, culture, religion or material characteristics. The Karen constitute the third largest ethnic population in Myanmar. |
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| Kart Tracks |
PL-6400.7000-400 |
Programs that develop, maintain and make available to the public, paved ovals, dirt ovals, sprint tracks and road courses that are used for driving and racing miniature motor cars known as karts or go-karts. |
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| Karting |
PL-7000.5280 |
Programs, often offered by local kart clubs, that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn to drive miniature cars, become competitive in and enjoy the sport of karting including kart racing. Kart races are held at a variety of venues including paved ovals, dirt ovals, sprint tracks and road courses; and, in most places children age eight and older are eligible as well as adults. In some cases, special events are available for children as young as five. |
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| Kawasaki Syndrome |
YF-3000.4340 |
An acute illness and the most common cause of noninherited heart disease in children which begins with a high fever and cold-like symptoms followed by loss of appetite, general listlessness, a patchy rash, inflammation of the eyes, redness of the hands and feet and enlarged lymph nodes. Later, as the fever subsides, skin begins to peel from the fingers and toes. If untreated or caught late, the disease causes aneurysms in the blood vessels supplying the heart which can lead to fatal heart attacks. |
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| Kayaking |
PL-7000.1600-400 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn white water, flat water, sea or surf kayaking, participate in kayaking trips or other activities, and/or prepare for and compete in kayak racing events. |
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| Kazak Community |
YH-0500.3700 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Kazakhstan or who identify themselves as part of the Kazak community. Kazakhstan is a country in central Asia. The official languages are Kazahk and Russian. |
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| Kendo |
PL-7000.5800-420 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and practice kendo, a Japanese form of fencing with two-handed bamboo swords, originally developed as a safe form of sword training for samurai. |
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| Kenyan Community |
YH-0300.4000 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Kenya or who identify themselves as part of the Kenyan community. Kenya is a country in east Africa. The official languages are English and Swahili. |
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| Kenyan Restaurants |
PL-1800.0250-400 |
Eating establishments that offer the cuisine of Kenya which features specialties such as ugali (a loaf-shaped dish made with white corn meal which is dipped into spicy sauces and eaten with the fingers), ugali sukuma wiki (the Kenyan equivalent of red beans and rice), masala fish, pepper soup, chapatis (bread), pilau (rice with cloves or other spices), matoke (green bananas cooked in tomato sauce) and mussala (a Kenyan curry). |
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| Key Lock Box Systems |
JR-8400.4000 |
Programs that provide small, safe-like steel boxes in which property owners can store entrance keys. The boxes are attached to the front door or mounted near the front entryway of an individual's residence or business, and can be opened by a master key maintained by the local fire department. Key lock box systems provide nondestructive rapid access to residential or commercial property for lifesaving or firefighting purposes when the home or business owner is unavailable or unable to answer the door. |
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| Kickboxing |
PL-7000.5800-460 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and practice kickboxing, a form of martial arts in which competitors wear boxing gloves and throw punches as in boxing and kick with their bare feet as in karate. |
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| Kidnap Victims |
YX-1500.4000 |
Individuals who have been forcibly abducted by another person and concealed from their families and friends, often in conjunction with a demand for a ransom or reward. |
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| Kidney Disease |
YF-3000.4360 |
Any of a number of pathological conditions of the kidneys, the organs that are responsible for urination and for helping to regulate the water, electrolyte and acid-base content of the blood. |
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| Kidney Screening |
LF-4900.4000 |
Programs that offer any of a variety of tests which determine whether an individual shows signs of decline in kidney function at an early enough stage that progression to more severe forms of kidney disease can be delayed or prevented. Included are blood pressure checks; a blood test for creatinine which estimates the glomerular filtration rate (the rate at which waste is being filtered by the kidneys); and a urine test (urinalysis or microalbumin) which looks for unusually large amounts of protein being excreted. Screening is particularly important for people with diabetes, high blood pressure or a family history of kidney disease, as well as for older adults and people of African, Asian, Latin American, or Pacific Island descent. |
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| Kidney Stones |
YF-3000.4370 |
A calculus or crystalline mass present in the pelvis of the kidney that is composed principally of urates, oxalates, phosphates and carbonates and varies in size from small granular masses to one inch (three centimeters) or more in diameter. |
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| Kidney Transplants |
LT-6200.4300 |
Programs that specialize in the surgical replacement of one or both kidneys in individuals whose own kidneys are diseased or otherwise dysfunctional. |
0 |
| Kindergarten Students |
YG-8000.2490-350 |
Individuals who are enrolled in public or private kindergartens that are part of the formal education system. In most public and private schools, children begin kindergarten at age 5 and attend for one year. Kindergarten is not compulsory anywhere in the U.S. |
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| Kindergartens |
HD-8000.1800-400 |
Educational institutions that provide foundation-level learning experiences in a formal school setting to prepare children age four to five for admission to the graded system of learning. Activities usually include an introduction to the alphabet; learning basic numbers; comprehending and distinguishing between different forms and shapes; memory training; physical coordination; basic music, art, drama and dance as aids to learning through enjoyment; simple science projects; nature study and storytelling. |
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| Kinesiotherapy |
LR-4200 |
Programs that evaluate muscle strength and endurance, functional mobility, neuromuscular coordination, flexibility, joint range of motion, cardiovascular fitness and reaction time and oversee, under the direction of a physician, a program of therapeutic exercise and education designed to improve the quality of life, health, fitness and independence of medically-stable individuals in wellness, sub-acute, extended care or home settings. |
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| Kinship Adoption |
PH-0300.8100-400 |
Programs that handle adoptions in which the birth parent rights are terminated and a kinship caregiver (grandparents, aunts and uncles or other relatives, members of a child’s tribe or clan, godparents, stepparents, neighbors, friends of the family or other adults who can serve as "family") becomes the child’s legal parent. |
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| Kinship Care |
PH-6300.3500 |
Arrangements in which the full time care, supervision, nurturing and protection of a minor child is the responsibility of a grandparent, aunt, uncle or other relative, member of the child’s tribe or clan, godparent, stepparent, friend of family or another adult who has a long-standing relationship with the child or the family in situations where the child cannot live with his or her parents. Types of kinship care include informal agreements between family members or with a non-relative; kinship caregiver arrangements in which the caregiver has physical custody but the children’s protective services agency has legal custody; kinship guardian arrangements in which the caregiver has both legal and physical custody; and kinship foster care in which the caregiver is a licensed foster parent and has physical custody of the child while the children’s protective agency has legal custody. |
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| Kinship Care Subsidy Programs |
NL-3000.3500 |
Programs that provide one-time transitional monetary support and/or an ongoing maintenance subsidy to help meet the needs of children who are in the custody of grandparents, aunts and uncles or other relatives, members of a child's tribe or clan, godparents, stepparents, neighbors, friends of the family or other kinship caregivers. The programs have different eligibility requirements for children and caregivers which may relate to the child's age, the legal status of the caregiver relative to the child, the length of time the child has been in the caregiver's custody, the relationship of the family with the child welfare system and the prospects for adoption or family reunification. Criminal background checks and home studies may be required, and income requirements (for the caregiver) may apply. Included are subsidized guardianship programs that provide financial assistance and supports that are limited to situations where the caregivers are legal guardians and those that have broader criteria that include less formal relationships. |
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| Kinship Caregivers |
YK-6500.3600 |
Grandparents, aunts and uncles or other relatives, members of a child’s tribe or clan, godparents, stepparents, neighbors, friends of the family or other adults who can serve as "family" who have taken on the responsibility of raising children in situations where the birthparents are unable or unwilling to provide for their care. |
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| Kinship Navigator Programs |
PH-2400.4000 |
Programs that support the ability of kinship caregivers to assure the safety and healthy development of children and youth and help to prevent unnecessary entries into foster care. Kinship caregivers often experience significant challenges and barriers to maintaining their caretaking role including difficulty finding affordable child care and housing, applying for public assistance, or facing challenging family dynamics. Kinship navigators assist kinship caregivers in learning about and accessing programs and resources to meet the needs of the children they are raising, provide help for the family as a whole to safeguard stability, and promote partnerships among public and private agencies. Kinship navigator programs are not intended to provide the services needed by kinship families; rather, they aim to improve caregivers' knowledge of services and assist them in being able to identify and access the services they need. |
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| Kitchen Modification Services |
BH-3000.3500-350 |
Programs that provide assistance in the form of labor and supplies for people with disabilities who need to restructure their kitchens to make cupboards, counters, appliances and other kitchen structures accessible. |
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| Kitchenware |
BM-3000.4000 |
Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand dishes, utensils, food storage containers and other cookware. |
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| Kitchenware Donation Programs |
TI-1800.3000-350 |
Programs that accept new or secondhand dishes, utensils, pots and pans, food storage containers and other cookware and keep them for use in their own programs, donate them to other community-based organizations for distribution to the people they serve, or sell them to raise money for agency programs. |
0 |
| Kite Flying |
PL-7000.5300 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to make and fly their own kites, engage in kite flying competitions and participate in other activities that center around kites. |
0 |
| Kittsian and Nevisian Community |
YH-1400.4000 |
Individuals who are either citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis, a country that consists of two English-speaking Caribbean islands, or who identify themselves as part of the Kittsian and/or Nevisian community. |
0 |
| Kleptomania |
YF-5000.3300-400 |
A disorder that is characterized by the consistent inability to resist the impulse to steal objects that have little or no intrinsic or monetary value to the thief. Stolen objects are typically given away, returned surreptitiously or kept and hidden. The kleptomaniac usually experiences an increasing sense of tension before committing the act, intense gratification while committing it, and often a deep sense of regret following the act. |
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| Klinefelter's Syndrome |
YF-3000.4380 |
A congenital endocrine condition of primary testicular failure that is usually not evident prior to puberty. The classical form is associated with the presence of an extra X chromosome. The testicles are small and firm, and abnormally large mammary glands, abnormally long legs and subnormal intelligence are usually present. |
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| Knitting Clubs |
PS-8200.6000-400 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in knitting, 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 knitting expertise; demonstrations of knitting techniques; and regular meetings at which members share tips, patterns and information about current projects, work on individual or joint projects (some of which may be charitable) and enjoy the company of other enthusiasts. Some knitting clubs may also arrange for discounts on materials and tools, sponsor exhibits or sales of clothing or art pieces created by members, publish a newsletter or provide a library of resources about the craft. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. |
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| Knitting Instruction |
PL-7400.6000-400 |
Programs that provide classes, individual lessons or other opportunities for people who want to learn or perfect their skills in knitting, a technique for making garments or fabric which involves interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops by means of hand or machine needles using a variety of stitch combinations. |
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| Korean Community |
YH-0500.4000 |
Individuals who are either citizens of South Korea or North Korea, or who identify themselves as part of the Korean community. |
0 |
| Korean Conflict Veterans |
YN-9000.4000 |
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 Korean Conflict. |
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| Korean Restaurants |
PL-1800.4000 |
Eating establishments that offer the cuisine of Korea which features beef, pork, chicken, rabbit, lamb and seafood mixed with a wide variety of vegetables and flavored with peppers, sesame seeds, garlic, ginger, pine nuts, soy sauce and bean paste. Specialties may include sinsollo (a meat, vegetable, egg and nut stew), kimchi (a spicy fermented relish made with turnips, onions, cabbages and radishes seasoned with pepper, garlic and pickled shellfish), namools (coolly seasoned vegetables), chap chae (rice noodles pan-fried with vegetables and meat), pickled fish, bean curd and a wide variety of meats which are marinated in soy sauce and cooked by the diner at a table-side brazier called a "hwaro". Korean barbecue may include bulkogi (beef), kalbi (short ribs), dak gui (chicken), hemit gui (tongue) and daeji gui (liver). Beverages may include wines made from corn, barley, rice or potatoes; teas made with ginseng, ginger or cinnamon; and Korean beer (OB). |
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| Korfball |
PL-7000.8900-380 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy korfball, a game of Dutch origin similar to basketball, that is played by eight-member teams each consisting of four men and four women. |
0 |
| Kosher Food |
BD-1800.8200-380 |
Programs that provide food that has been slaughtered (in the case of meat), stored and prepared in accordance with Jewish dietary laws. |
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| Kosher Restaurants |
PL-1800.4100 |
Eating establishments that specialize in serving food that been slaughtered and prepared in accordance with Jewish dietary laws and are under Rabbinic supervision. Kosher restaurants maintain strict adherence to Jewish laws and are closed during the Sabbath (Friday night and Saturday) and on some special holidays. |
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| Kosher Style Restaurants |
PL-1800.4110 |
Eating establishments that specialize in serving food that is prepared according to Jewish cultural traditions and tastes but do not have a certification from a local Rabbinic body. Specialties may include challah (braided white bread), matzoh or matza (unleavened bread), bagels, potato kugel (potato pudding), tsimmes (pot roast casserole with meat, vegetables and dried fruit), cholent (stew), chopped liver, gefilte fish (ground fish formed into patties and poached in fish stock, then served cold in the jellied stock), blintzes (crepe-like pancakes with a variety of fillings, knishes (meat-filled pastries), stuffed cabbage or peppers, cabbage soup, borscht (beet soup), chicken soup with matza balls (dumplings), felafel in pita bread (ground chick pea patties), Jewish-style deli meats (corned beef, salami), white fish salad, sable, lox (smoke salmon) and a wide variety of pastries. |
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| Kosovar Community |
YH-1800.3420 |
Individuals whose ethnic background and cultural ancestry identify them as part of the Kosovar community. Kosovar is a traditionally ethnic Albanian and Serbian region within what is now the country of Serbia and Montenegro. The region is currently a civil administration under the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo or UNMIK. |
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| Krabbe's Disease |
YF-3000.4390 |
Globoid cell leukodystrophy (hardening of the white matter of the brain) that is due to an accumulation of galactocerebrocide in the tissues. The disease usually affects infants who develop seizures, deafness, blindness, malnutrition, paralysis and marked mental deficiency. Survival beyond two years is rare. |
0 |
| Kung Fu |
PL-7000.5800-500 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and practice Kung Fu, a Chinese form of martial art which resembles karate. |
0 |
| Kurdish Community |
YH-5000.3700 |
Individuals who identify themselves as part of the Kurdish community through ethnic background, cultural ancestry and the Kurdish language. The Kurds are an indigenous people who inhabit a mountainous region within the boundaries of Turkey, Iran, Iraq and Syria. |
0 |
| Kuwaiti Community |
YH-5000.4000 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Kuwait or who identify themselves as part of the Kuwaiti community. Kuwait is a country within the Middle East. The official language is Arabic. |
0 |
| Kwanzaa Baskets |
PH-2950.4000-150 |
Programs, generally supported by donations from the community, that attempt to facilitate enjoyment of Kwanzaa by low-income community residents through distribution of food and/or gift baskets. |
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| Kwanzaa Events |
PH-2950.4000-220 |
Programs that sponsor special activities which may include singing and dancing, storytelling, poetry reading, African drumming and feasting for children in the community and other residents during the week of Kwanzaa. |
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| Kwanzaa Meals |
PH-2950.4000-500 |
Programs that provide a hot Kwanzaa meal in a congregate setting for low-income and homeless individuals and families who might otherwise have no opportunity to celebrate the holidays. Also included are programs that deliver Kwanzaa meals to the homes of people in need. |
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| Kwanzaa Programs |
PH-2950.4000 |
Programs that sponsor social gatherings or other activities during the December holidays to celebrate the Kwanzaa festival, an African American celebration of life that occurs between December 26th and January 1st each year. Families are invited to learn about and celebrate the seven principles of Kwanzaa (unity, self-determination, working together, sharing, purpose, creativity and faith); and make decorations in Kwanzaa colors (black, red and green). Gifts for children, including food, clothing, toys and other items, are often provided. |
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| Kyphosis |
YF-3000.4400 |
An exaggeration or angulation of the normal posterior curve of the spine giving rise to the condition commonly known as humpback or hunchback. The term also refers to excessive curvature of the spine with convexity backward. |
0 |
| Kyrgyz Community |
YH-0500.4200 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Kyrgyzstan or who identify themselves as part of the Kyrgyz community. Kyrgyzstan is a country in central Asia. The official language is Kyrgyz. |
0 |
| LGBTQ2+ Adults |
YT-2400.4520 |
Individuals age 18 and older, but not yet considered older adults, who identify as part of the gender and sexually expansive community including those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, two-spirit or coming out or questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. |
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| LGBTQ2+ Advocacy Groups |
TD-1600.3100-400 |
Organizations that support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights and interests of individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, two-spirit, or otherwise as part of the gender and sexually expansive community. |
0 |
| LGBTQ2+ Awareness Training |
PH-6200.4510 |
Programs that offer workshops, discussion groups and other types of training which introduce participants to key concepts and terminology pertaining to the gender and sexually expansive community including those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, two-spirit, or coming out, in order to promote greater understanding and awareness. Topics may include the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity and how these two aspects relate to one another and to race, culture and religion. |
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| LGBTQ2+ Community Centers |
TC-5500.4000 |
Multipurpose centers that serve as a meeting place for people who identify as part of the gender and sexually expansive community that includes people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or two-spirit, to grow together, celebrate diversity and increase public understanding. The centers may offer community events, educational programs, counseling, support groups, library resources, recreational programs and other services that support LGBTQ2+ individuals and organizations. |
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| LGBTQ2+ Helplines |
RP-1500.1400-400 |
Programs that provide immediate assistance for individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer,
two-spirit or as part of other communities such as those in the process of coming out or questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity, and/or their friends and families. Included may be short-term emotional support, resources and community referrals. The service is generally free and confidential and may offer peer support. Helpline staff are generally available via telephone, email, chat and/or text. |
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| LGBTQ2+ Individuals |
YT-2400 |
People who identify as part of the gender and sexually expansive community that includes people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit, queer, pansexual, intersex, asexual, bigender, genderqueer, third gender, pangender, nonbinary, gender nonconforming, agender or allied, or who are in the process of coming out or questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. |
0 |
| LGBTQ2+ Issues |
YZ-4530 |
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with topics relating to the gender and sexually expansive community that includes those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, two-spirit or coming out or questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. |
0 |
| LGBTQ2+ Parents |
YK-6500.4050 |
Individuals who have children and identify as part of the gender and sexually expansive community including those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or two-spirit. |
0 |
| LGBTQ2+ Social Clubs |
PS-8000.4000 |
Organizations that provide an opportunity for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning to meet and socialize through dances, parties, picnics, barbecues, pride events and other companionable activities. Some clubs may also offer lecture series which address topics of interest to the membership; provide opportunities for involvement in charitable fundraising and other similar activities; or be specifically configured for LGBTQ individuals with other characteristics e.g., gender questioning youth, Jewish lesbians, Catholic gays or people representative of a particular cultural heritage. |
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| LGBTQ2+ Studies |
TR-8000.8000-400 |
Programs that conduct research which focuses on sexuality and gender in history, society, politics and cultural life, usually with an emphasis on the modern emergence of the gender and sexually expansive community as a sociocultural minority movement, the identification of social, literary and artistic themes and the development of public policy and legal issues surrounding the LGBTQ2+ community. |
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| LGBTQ2+ Support Groups |
PN-8100.4500-400 |
Mutual support groups whose members identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, two-spirit or as part of other communities such as those in the process of coming out or questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. Groups may also be structured for parents, children, heterosexual partners or other relatives or significant others. The groups provide an opportunity for members to share their issues and concerns with others in a safe, supportive environment. Meeting formats may include in-person, telephone or Internet options. |
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| LGBTQ2+ Youth |
YT-2400.4550 |
Adolescents and young adults who identify as part of the gender and sexually expansive community including those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, two-spirit or coming out or questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. |
0 |
| LITC Programs |
DT-8800.4500 |
Law schools, business schools and/or 501(c) nonprofit organizations that have been funded by the IRS to provide pro bono representation and/or representation referrals for low income taxpayers in federal tax disputes and/or education and outreach to taxpayers for whom English is a second language. Services may include interviewing and counseling clients regarding their tax situation, preparing cases for appeal conferences, representing taxpayers at those conferences, preparing written offers and compromises, negotiating settlements and, in some cases, preparing tax return forms for non-filers and foreign taxpayers. |
0 |
| LPS Conservatorship Assistance |
FT-6900.1500-450 |
Programs that provide assistance for people who are in favor or want to oppose the appointment of a conservator to manage the personal and financial affairs of an adult who is gravely disabled due to a mental disorder. People are considered gravely disabled when they are unable to provide for their basic needs (food, clothing, and shelter) without assistance because of a mental disorder and are unable or unwilling to accept psychiatric treatment voluntarily. The purpose of this type of conservatorship is to provide for the mental health care of the individual, which may include involuntary detention in a mental health treatment facility, and to protect and administer the individual's estate. |
0 |
| Labor Arbitration/Mediation |
FT-4200.4400 |
Programs that provide a third, impartial person who is selected by the parties to a labor dispute or appointed by an outside body to facilitate discussion between the two parties as a means of helping them reach their own settlement decision (mediation), or to preside over a hearing in which both parties present their case and issue a decision which both parties have agreed in advance to accept as final (arbitration). |
0 |
| Labor Day Programs |
PH-2950.4500 |
Programs that offer special assistance, services or special events on Labor Day to make the celebration of the holiday more enjoyable. |
0 |
| Labor Issues |
YZ-4100 |
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of labor/labor relations. |
0 |
| Labor Law Violations Reporting |
FN-1700.3960 |
Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms that people who have experienced or observed wage theft or other labor law violations can use to file a report with the appropriate authorities. Examples of wage theft and other violations include failure to pay minimum wage, overtime or business expenses; failure to provide rest and/or meal periods, itemized wage statements or Workers Compensation insurance; or other problems that may be specific to child labor, farm labor contractors, garment manufacturing or unlicensed contractors. |
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| Labor Market Information |
TB-0900.0650-450 |
Programs that provide up-to-date information about local, domestic and international trade issues as well as industry and regional economic growth forecasts to help people who are initiating or operating businesses make informed decisions. |
0 |
| Labor Organizations |
TN-4400 |
Organizations whose members are employees who have affiliated for the purpose of engaging in collective bargaining with management in order to secure more favorable wages, hours, grievance procedures and other terms or conditions of employment. |
0 |
| Labor Relations |
FT-4200 |
Programs that provide assistance for employer and employee groups who are in the process of negotiating, fixing, maintaining, changing or arranging the terms, tenure, hours, wages, fringe benefits or conditions of employment. Included are programs that protect the employee's right to organize, oversee the union election process, and settle disputes between labor and management groups as well as those that provide technical assistance for labor and management groups to help them develop and maintain effective working relationships and avoid controversies before they arise. |
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| Labor Standards and Practices |
DF-8000.4500 |
Programs that establish and enforce legislation which protects the working public from exploitation and unsafe working conditions. |
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| Labor Statistics |
TJ-8000.4500 |
Programs that produce statistics which relate to employment, unemployment and other characteristics of the labor force; prices and cost of living figures; wages; productivity and technological change; occupational health and safety; and employment projections. |
0 |
| Labor Trafficking Victims |
YX-1500.9000-400 |
Individuals who have been forced to work against their will in any of a variety of settings including sweatshops, farms, factories, construction sites, hotels and restaurants; as part of peddling or begging rings; or in private households where they serve as cooks, housekeepers or nannies. Domestic servitude employers often confiscate the legal documents of workers to prevent them from leaving. Labor trafficking can be defined as the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision or obtaining of a person for labor or services, through the use of force, fraud, or coercion for the purposes of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage or slavery. |
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| Labor and Employment Law |
FT-4150 |
Programs that provide legal assistance for people who want to establish employment practices for their organization that will minimize or eliminate problems in the employment area or who need to resolve a dispute or initiate or respond to litigation which relates to their role as employers or employees, their rights and obligations. Labor and employment law deals with a variety of issues including ADA compliance, wage and hour compliance, workplace health and safety, interview and hiring practices, employee contracts, employee benefits, maternity/paternity leaves, medical leaves, supervision and discipline, workplace privacy, workplace violence, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and worker's compensation cases as well as protection from a range of employer-committed crimes including wage theft, deliberate worker misclassification, evasion of unemployment and workers' compensation laws, labor trafficking, defamation including false statements by an employer during or after the firing process, violation of state laws related to whistleblower protections or other relevant statutes. |
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| Labor and Industrial Relations Research |
TR-8000.4500 |
Programs that conduct research which focuses on various aspects of work, labor organization and policy, employee-management interactions and the management of issues and disputes regarding working conditions and worker benefit packages. Specific topics may include union organization, labor-management negotiation, labor law and contract interpretation, labor economics, welfare and benefit packages, grievance procedures and labor policy studies. |
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| Labor and Industry Museums |
TA-5500.4300 |
Institutions that acquire, preserve, research and exhibit permanent and/or traveling collections of artifacts which relate to the history of work, workers and the labor movement; the industrial revolution and the development of the machine age; the machinery and tools that contributed to the growth of manufacturing; or the history of a particular trade or industry (e.g., the sugar industry, the canning industry, the advertising industry) or a particular company recognized for its leadership in an industry. Included may be material related to the impact of industrialization or a particular industry on a specific community, region or era; replicas of early modern factories or other industrial settings; significant milestones in the development of a particular industry; examples of the machinery and tools associated with the industry; photographs and other memorabilia of people who invented or operated the equipment; and exhibits demonstrating specific industrial processes. |
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| Labor/Management Consultation |
FT-4200.4500 |
Programs that provide technical assistance for labor and/or management groups to help them resolve a current dispute and/or to learn effective negotiation and dispute resolution techniques which can be used to develop and maintain effective working relationships. |
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| Lace Making Clubs |
PS-8200.6000-450 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in lace making, 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 lace making expertise; demonstrations of lace making techniques; and regular meetings at which members share tips, patterns and information about current projects, work on individual or joint projects (some of which may be charitable) and enjoy the company of other enthusiasts. Some lace making clubs may also arrange for discounts on materials and tools, sponsor exhibits or sales of clothing or art pieces created by members, publish a newsletter or provide a library of resources about the craft. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. |
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| Lace Making Instruction |
PL-7400.6000-450 |
Programs that provide classes, individual lessons or other opportunities for people who want to learn or perfect their skills in creating handmade bobbin or needle lace or making lace using a crochet hook, knitting needles, a tatting shuttle or other tools. |
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| Lacrosse |
PL-7000.8900-450 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy lacrosse, a game in which players use a long-handled stick that has a triangular head with a mesh pouch for catching, carrying, and throwing the ball. Divisions within the sport include men's field lacrosse, women's lacrosse, indoor lacrosse, box lacrosse and intercrosse, each with variations on rules, field type, gender and equipment. The programs may provide coaching assistance to help participants play efficiently and work together as a team and are often organized into leagues, i.e., groups of teams that are formed to play one another in organized competitions. Access to a lacrosse field or rink, and necessary equipment, uniforms, if necessary, and referees for games may also be available. |
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| Lacrosse Equipment |
PL-7200.8000-400 |
Programs that pay for or provide lacrosse sticks, balls, gloves, hockey helmets with a box lacrosse cage, rib, shoulder and elbow pads and other equipment and accessories that are needed to play lacrosse. |
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| Laid Off Government Employees |
YL-3500.4000-450 |
Individuals who have lost their jobs as a result of government budget cuts or restructuring in the workplace that have caused reductions in staff. |
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| Laid Off Workers |
YL-3500.4000 |
Individuals who have lost their jobs as a result of downsizing or other problems in the workplace that have caused reductions in staff. |
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| Lakes and Ponds |
PL-6400.4500 |
Programs that develop, maintain and make available to the public, recreational areas which contain ponds, lakes or other bodies of water where swimming, fishing or boating may be permitted or which may feature fish or water fowl that the public can view and feed. |
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| Land Acquisition Funds |
TB-0700.2200-150.45 |
Foundations and other funding organizations that provide monetary support which recipient agencies may use to purchase undeveloped real estate. |
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| Land Banks/Trusts |
JD-1500.4500-450 |
Programs that conserve land resources by purchasing or otherwise acquiring endangered land and/or all or some of the rights to that land and holding the land in trust or deeding it to public authorities (such as the U.S. Interior Department) or to private organizations for conservation, care and protection in perpetuity. Land banks/trusts may also be a vehicle used by communities for other types of land acquisition initiatives such as preserving affordable housing or acquiring and rehabilitating foreclosed properties. |
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| Land Conservancy Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-2100.4500 |
Local environmental organizations that are actively seeking individuals to work on a voluntary basis without remuneration on projects involving the acquisition of open spaces or other land for the purpose of conservation, care and protection in perpetuity. |
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| Land Conservation |
JD-1500.4500 |
Programs that preserve and protect endangered land resources from indiscriminate development, destruction or decay and which manage the utilization of renewable and nonrenewable resources to ensure ongoing availability. Included are conservation of forests, rangeland vegetation, deserts, wild and scenic rivers and other wilderness areas and open land spaces; and reestablishment of areas that have been devastated by strip mining or other destructive activities. |
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| Land Deeds/Titles |
DF-7000.8350-450 |
Programs that issue, maintain on file, retrieve and, where appropriate, provide access to the official document that transfers ownership of land from one individual to another or which otherwise provides evidence of the individual's entitlement to the property. |
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