"Founded in 1989 by Bryan Stevenson, a widely acclaimed public interest lawyer and bestselling author of Just Mercy, EJI is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides legal representation to people who have been illegally convicted, unfairly sentenced, or abused in state jails and prisons. We challenge the death penalty and excessive punishment and we provide re-entry assistance to formerly incarcerated people. EJI works with communities that have been marginalized by poverty and discouraged by unequal treatment. We are committed to changing the narrative about race in America."
We’re the oldest & largest national legal organization litigating & advocating for #LGBTQ people & everyone living with #HIV.
Boston CASA recruits, trains and supervises volunteer advocates for kids in cases of abuse and neglect.
Planned Parenthood Affiliates Of California Inc falls under the Reproductive Rights category: Organizations that support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures which preserve a womans right to terminate her pregnancy.
Pride Foundation fuels transformational movements to advance equity and justice for LGBTQ+ people in all communities across the Northwest.
Equality federation institute is the movement builder and strategic partner to state-based organizations advancing equality for lesbian gay bisexual and transgender (lgbt) people in the communities we call home.
The Children’s Trust is on a mission to end child abuse in Massachusetts. We give parents the tools and resources to build self-confidence and gain lifelong skills to ensure children grow up safe and healthy.
Compassion And Choices falls under the Right to Die & Euthanasia category: Organizations that support the right of people who may be terminally ill to end their own lives in a planned manner either by active means or by the removal of life-support systems.
To achieve full equality for lesbian gay bisexual and transgender people by building supporting and advancing a diverse network of lgbt public leaders.
The mission of the Brooklyn Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) is to ensure that the legal system is accessible to those who, because of special needs or the overwhelming burden of poverty, would not otherwise have their rights protected or their voices heard. Since 1990, the VLP has harnessed the powerful pro bono commitment of the private bar to provide critical civil legal services and equal access to the justice system to thousands of Brooklyn residents. As an essential legal lifeline, the VLP remains uniquely responsive to the evolving legal needs of Brooklyn's overlooked and underserved communities.
Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center falls under the Spouse Abuse Prevention category: Organizations that deal specifically with the prevention of domestic violence through educational interventions which may focus on batterers, people at risk for domestic violence, people who work with battered women and/or the community at large.
Safechild falls under the Child Abuse Prevention category: Organizations that deal specifically with the prevention of child abuse including incest through educational interventions which may focus on children of various ages, parents, people who work with families and/or the community at large.
To provide legal services to qualified litigants.
To improve social welfare of young black people through transformative leadership development direct action organizing advocacy and education
Advocates Of Planned Parenthood Of The St Louis Region & Southwest Mo falls under the Reproductive Rights category: Organizations that support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures which preserve a womans right to terminate her pregnancy.
To recruit train and supervise volunteers to serve as advocates for abused and neglected children in the new hampshire court system.
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Texas Defender Service falls under the Civil Liberties category: Organizations that protect the rights of people guaranteed by the Constitution and promote the passage of laws or other social measures that extend individual rights or more effectively protect them.
To provide the community with educational training and information about domestic violence.
Jr Posse Youth Equestrian Program falls under the Youth Violence Prevention category: Organizations that offer a variety of activities for youth who have demonstrated or are at risk for behavior which is likely to be unlawful or to involve them in the juvenile justice system. Also included are community councils, coalitions and other groups whose primary purpose is to prevent delinquency.
Planned Parenthood New Hampshire Action Fund Inc falls under the Reproductive Rights category: Organizations that support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures which preserve a womans right to terminate her pregnancy.
Project Peacemakers Inc falls under the Child Abuse Prevention category: Organizations that deal specifically with the prevention of child abuse including incest through educational interventions which may focus on children of various ages, parents, people who work with families and/or the community at large.
National Association For Civilian Oversight Law Enforcement Inc falls under the Crime & Legal-Related N.E.C. category.
Equality Florida Action Inc falls under the Support N.E.C. category: Organizations that provide all forms of support except for financial assistance or fund raising for other organizations in the Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy major group area.
Provide opportunities to low and moderate income residents seeking affordable housing.
Justice Resource Institute Inc falls under the Rehabilitation Services for Offenders category: Organizations that provide counseling, job seeking assistance and other nonresidential supportive services that help adult and/or juvenile offenders re-integrate into the community following their release from a correctional facility.
Caring People Alliance falls under the Crime Prevention category: Organizations that provide information and services that help the public protect themselves from crime or which prevent its occurrence. Also included are organizations that provide a mechanism for reporting crimes.
Phrma California Initiative Fund falls under the Voter Education & Registration category: Organizations that encourage citizens to participate in the political process, in a nonpartisan manner, by providing opportunities for political involvement, access to public officials, information that is necessary to make informed decisions at the ballot box or assistance in registering to vote.
The village network is dedicated to improving the behavioral health well being and quality of life for youth and their families through residential foster care day treatment outpatient and community based programs located throughout ohio.
See schedule oto provide and promote free and affordable civil legal assistance advocacy and justice for low-income people and communities in new jersey.
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid Inc falls under the Legal Services category: Organizations that provide general legal aid regarding criminal and/or civil matters at little or no cost for individuals who are economically disadvantaged.
Individual Advocacy Group Inc falls under the Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy N.E.C. category.
Committee for children seeks to foster the safety and well-being of children through social-emotional learning and devlopment.
Shoes That Fit gives kids in need new shoes so they can attend school with dignity and joy, prepared to learn, play, and thrive.
Direct Relief is a humanitarian organization, active in more than 80 countries and all 50 U.S. states, with a mission to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies. Nongovernmental, nonsectarian, and not-for-profit, Direct Relief provides assistance to people and communities without regard to politics, religious beliefs, or ethnic identities.
YPIE partners with students to ensure they are ready for, enroll in, and complete college.