On September 19th, Basis will continue its tradition of 24-hour marathons for good causes to help small nonprofits in dire need of communication assistance. Depending on their application, winners may receive graphic design services of fliers, billboards, posters, awareness campaigns, environmental graphics, trade show booths, and other related items. In addition, consulting services, communication planning, strategy advice, online services such as e-blasts, donation forms, and other web items may be awarded as part of the in-kind donations to certain organizations.

To prepare, Basis announced that applications are available in over 50 online sources, and received over 60 applications as a result. We have also managed the judging process, recruited volunteers to add to our staff efforts, and planned the actual 24-hour event. The preparations are somewhat systematic after four previous successful CreateAThons, but one can never predict the heartfelt moments and memorable stories this event has in store each year.

Arc of the District of Columbia, Inc
Coalition for Economic Empowerment Computer C.O.R.E
CrisisLink
Dinner Program for Homeless Women Ionia R. Whipper Home, Inc.
Jobs Have Priority (JHP)
Literacy Volunteers & Advocates (LVA)
Make Piece/ Peace, Inc.
Mentoring Today
Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry
Our Place, DC
Ramona's Way
Safe Shores (The D.C. Children's Advocacy Center)
Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington
Shelter House, Inc.
Starlight MidAtlantic

Black Aesthetics Institute
Black Women United For Action
Calvary Women's Service
The Center for True Justice
The Closet of Greater Herndon
The Family Place
Housing Initiative Partnerships, Inc.
Pizzazz
Rebuilding Together Alexandria
Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention



ABC Craftmasters Training
ARRIBA
Ascensions Psychological and Community Services
Books, Bears, and Bonnets
Critical Exposure
The I Do Foundation
Interstages
Project Create
Stop the Silence: Stop Child Sexual Abuse
Urban Alliance
Visitors Services Center



Asian Pacific Islanders (API)
Bright Beginnings
Bikes for the World
Fairfax Pets on Wheels
Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program
Takoma Park Film Festival
Work Achievement Values Education (WAVE)
The Women’s Collective


APIAVote 2004
The Arc of NoVa
Arlington Street People's Assistance Network
Community Harvest
D.C. LEARNs
Eastern HS Choral Society
Glories/Happy HATS
Horton's Kids
Liberty's Promise
Neighbors' Consejo
STRIVE DC
Washington Child Development Council
Words Beats and Life

View photos of CreateAThon 2008.
View photos of CreateAThon 2007.
View photos of CreateAThon 2006.
View photos of CreateAThon 2005.
View photos of CreateAThon 2004.

Frequently Asked Questions
May 19, 2008