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Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
College to Congress is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC that operates in the philanthropy and fundraising space to finance and administer internships in congressional offices. The program places students in offices aligned with their political interests and pairs them with a mentor from the opposite party to emphasize bipartisanship, while supporting professional development. A key feature is a comprehensive scholarship that covers housing, transportation, meals, and a professional wardrobe, designed to remove financial barriers to participation. It targets students who might be excluded from congressional internships due to cost or limited networks, with the aim of expanding socioeconomic diversity on Capitol Hill. In 2021, the organization introduced an online resource titled Making DC Your New Home to assist interns in adjusting to life in Washington.