Living - Activities - Large - The United States of America
These are United States associations and organizations; large membership or notable mission
- ACLU: American Civil Liberties Union; works to defend the rights and liberties for every person by the Constitution and laws; works against bigotry, discrimination, injustice and the abuse of religious freedom
- Alcoholics Anonymous: A fellowship of men and women to stay sober and help others; not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution
- AARP: American Association of Retired Persons
- Amer Legion: American Legion; veterans, community-service organization organized by American Legion Posts worldwide
- Amer Automobile Assn: American Automobile Association; a federation of affiliated automobile clubs; each club is independent, chartered and incorporated in its own state, and controlled by its own board of directors
- Boy Scouts: National Council of the Boy Scouts of America; supports local councils that provide youth programs, including Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing
- Boys & Girls Clubs: Boys and Girls Clubs of America; aims to promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence
- Farm Bureau: Farmers and ranchers organization
- 4 H Clubs: Head, Heart, Hands and Health; a non-formal educational program for youth
- Nat Geographic: National Geographic Society; Scientific and educational organization, publisher of National Geographic and other magazines, television, film, and guides
- Girl Scouts: Girl Scouts of the USA; dedicated to help girls build character and skills for success in the real world
- Little League: Little League Baseball; dedicated to youth baseball; a federal incorporation providing for incorporation of Little League Baseball in all 50 states
- Muscular Dystrophy Assn: Muscular Dystrophy Association; a voluntary health agency including scientists and citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases
- National Wildlife Fed: National Wildlife Federation; a member-supported conservation group, uniting individuals, organizations, businesses and government to protect wildlife, wild places, and the environment
- YMCA: Young Men's Christian Association; community service organization to meet health and social needs of men, women, and children
- YWCA: Young Women's Christian Association; aims to empower women and girls and eliminate racism; provider of shelter services for women and their families
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