Frederick Innovative Technology Center

American Forests is one of the world s leading organizations that specializes in the plantation of trees for environmental restoration. Founded in 1875, it assists communities in planning and implementing tree and forest actions to restore and maintain healthy ecosystems and communities. The conservation organization serves individuals, community groups, educators and businesses. American Forests also publishes a monthly e-mail newsletter, ForestBytes. Its CITYgreen is a software tool that helps people to understand the value of trees. In addition, the organization conducts various campaigns. American Forests provides the Global ReLeaf 2000 education and action program. It also maintains a tree nursery in Jacksonville in Florida.

Founded in 1971, Humanim is a nonprofit organization that serves individuals with disabilities and is located in Columbia, Md. It offers a wide range of mental health services, such as crisis intervention, psychiatric evaluation, group and family therapies, treatment planning and review and therapeutic day programs. It also offers a variety of neurorehabilitation services that include neuropsychological assessment, acute comprehensive rehabilitation, day and residential programs and training seminars for families and professionals. In addition, the organization provides vocational services, including career assessment, job placement and coaching, employment program and supported employment alternatives. Humanim has a student assessment center that provides specialized assessment and treatment to maximize social and academic functioning.

Founded in 1967, The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) works to instill in young people an appreciation for the American form of government and the free-enterprise system. Based in Washington, D.C., the organization sponsors institutes that teach college students about the principles and values upon which the United States was founded. It organizes various programs in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America for college and university students who are interested in the areas of public policy, journalism, international affairs, business, government and related fields.