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Explore a diverse range of nonprofit initiatives within the realm of civil rights, social action, and advocacy, providing unique and essential services not classified elsewhere, contributing to the overall advancement of equality, justice, and social change.

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Individual Advocacy Group Inc.

Romeoville, IL

IAG'S MISSION IS TO AID & PROVIDE CUSTOMIZED SERVICES TO BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, AND THEIR FAMILIES, TO LIVE NORMAL LIVES IN THE COMMUNITY, TO REMAIN IN A COMMUNITY HOME, LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND ACTIVELYPARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY LIFE.

Native Americans in Philanthropy

Washington, DC

Our vision is for all Native communities to be restored to full health, sustainability, and self-determination. To accomplish this, we commit to the following goals:- Increase philanthropic investment in Native communities to strengthen and expand community-based solutions.- Strengthen support for Native, philanthropic, and non-profit leaders to increase Native representation in the sector.- Improve the availability of regular, reliable data and Indigenous-led research on Native communities and their relation to philanthropy.- Support Tribal Nations with more opportunities for awareness, connection, and collaboration with each other and with the philanthropic sector.

Justice Systems Partners

South Easton, MA

JUSTICE SYSTEM PARTNERS IS ORGANIZED WITH A MISSION OF CHANGING JUSTICE SYSTEMS TO BE MORE EQUITABLE, EFFECTIVE, AND HUMANE.

Youth Rights & Justice

Portland, OR

YOUTH, RIGHTS & JUSTICE ADVANCES THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN, PARENTS, AND FAMILIES THROUGH ADVOCACY IN THE COURTS, SCHOOLS, LEGISLATURE, AND COMMUNITY. FOUNDED IN 1985 AS PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM, YRJ PROVIDES HOLISTIC LEGAL SERVICES AND POLICY ADVOCACY IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY AND STATEWIDE. WE SERVE AS PUBLIC DEFENDERS, ADVOCATE FOR STUDENTS TO ENSURE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, AND PROVIDE LEADERSHIP TO REFORM THE JUVENILE JUSTICE, CHILD WELFARE AND EDUCATION SYSTEMS THROUGH PROGRAMS, POLICY ADVOCACY, CONSULTATION, TRAINING, AND IMPACT LITIGATION.

Help From People to People Inc.

Nanuet, NY

The Organization works to help struggling Rockland County, NY, residents through difficult times with dignity through its programs that provide monthly food packages, Thanksgiving meals, school supplies and holiday support.

Prevention Michigan

Lansing, MI

CULTIVATE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES ACROSS MICHIGAN THROUGH RESOURSES, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND SUPPORT.

Harbor House of Louisville Inc.

Louisville, KY

TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO LEAD FULFILLED AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES. HARBOR HOUSE EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS THROUGH EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES.

Standardbred Retirement Foundation Inc.

Cream Ridge, NJ

ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES PROVIDE HUMANE CARE SERVICES FOR HORSES IN NEED OF LIFETIME HOMES, AND IN CRISIS, THROUGH REHABILITATION, TRAINING, ADOPTION, LIFELONG FOLLOW-UP, OR LIFETIME SANCTUARY; AND OFFERS THERAPEUTIC EQUINE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN, AND ADULTS.

The All in Together Campaign Inc.

Harrison, NY

EQUIPPING, EDUCATING, AND EMPOWERING A MULTIRACIAL, MULTIGENERATIONAL COALITION OF VOTING-AGE WOMEN TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN AMERICA'S CIVIC AND POLITICAL LIFE.

Goodman Institute for Public Policy Research

Dallas, TX

TO BRING TOGETHER SPECIALISTS FROM ACADEMIA AND THE GOVERNMENT TO STUDY FREE-MARKET HEALTH CARE POLICY AND OTHER MAJOR PUBLIC-POLICY ISSUES; AND TO INFORM AND EDUCATE THE AMERICAN PUBLIC AND MEMBERS OF THE U.S. DECISION MAKERS ON FINDINGS RELATED TO FREE-MARKET HEALTH CARE POLICY

Family Shelter of So Oklahoma Serv for Victims of Domestic Violence

Ardmore, OK

TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SHELTER AND COUNSELING FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

National Youth Justice Network

Washington, DC

THE NATIONAL YOUTH JUSTICE NETWORK BUILDS THE MOVEMENT FOR ANTI-RACIST, HEALING-CENTERED YOUTH JUSTICE. WE UNITE A DIVERSE NETWORK OF ADVOCATES AND ORGANIZERS TO SHIFT YOUTH JUSTICE AWAY FROM POLICING AND PRISONS TOWARD COMMUNITY-BASED, TRAUMA-INFORMED AND HEALING-CENTERED RESPONSES TO YOUTH NEEDS. OUR WORK CENTERS THE NEEDS OF THE MOST MARGINALIZED, AND WE SEEK A REIMAGINED FUTURE WHERE BLACK, BROWN, INDIGENOUS, LGBTQIA+ YOUTH, AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES HAVE THE FREEDOM, RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES NECESSARY TO THRIVE.

Hands of Hope Resource Center Inc.

Little Falls, MN

HANDS OF HOPE RESOURCE CENTER, INC.'S MISSION IS TO ADVOCATE, EDUCATE AND PROMOTE SOCIETAL CHANGES FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY VIOLENCE AND ABUSE. IN TODD AND MORRISON COUNTIES, OUR CLIENTS ARE AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND GENERAL CRIME SUCH AS ASSAULT, BURGLARY, STALKING, HARASSMENT, AND THEFT. WE PROVIDE CONFIDENTIAL CIVIL AND CRIMINAL ADVOCACY FOR THESE CLIENTS AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICITY AND SOCIAL MEDIA TO ELEMENTARY STUDENTS AND ADULTS ABOUT PREVENTION AND REPORTING.

Central Alabama Fair Housing Center Inc.

Montgomery, AL

The Central Alabama Fair Housing Center (CAFHC) is a non-profit agency created in 1995 to ensure equal housing opportunities for all residents of central Alabama.

Granville Plaza Inc.

Winstonsalem, NC

DEVELOPING AND OPERATING A SECTION 202 APARTMENT COMPLEX FOR THE LOW INCOME ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED.

A Closer Look

New York, NY

A CLOSER LOOK INC'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH THE PRODUCTION OF FILM AND OUTREACH CAMPAIGNS.

Susan B Anthony Memorial Unrest Home Womens Land Trust

Athens, OH

EDUCATION PROGRAMS ON CARING FOR THE LAND, PLANTS & ANIMALS, AND IN SELF-SUFFICIENCY

National Black Deaf Advocates Incorporated

Philadelphia, PA

TO PROMOTE THE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, SOCIAL EQUALITY, AND TO SAFEGUARD THE GENERAL HEALTH AND WELFARE OF BLACK DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING PEOPLE.

Third Way

WASHINGTON, DC

TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOP CENTRIST POLICY IDEAS.

Neo Philanthropy Action Fund Inc

New York, NY

TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE AND THE COMMON GOOD, ADVANCE SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND ADVOCATE POLICY REFORM TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL PERSONS.

African American Policy Forum

New York, NY

TO ADVANCE AND EXPAND RACIAL JUSTICE, GENDER EQUALITY AND ALL HUMAN RIGHTS.

Public Defender of Marion County Inc.

Salem, OR

THE OVERALL MISSION OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER OF MARION COUNTY IS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, COST EFFECTIVE CRIMINAL DEFENSE TO PERSONS WHO QUALIFY FOR OUR SERVICES WHILE MAINTAINING THE CONFIDENCE OF THE CLIENT THAT THEY ARE RECEIVING ZEALOUS AND PROFICIENT LEGAL

Government Accountability Alliance

CHICAGO, IL

THE ORGANIZATION ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF TAXPAYERS AT THE ILLINOIS CAPITOL AND ACROSS THE STATE. IT DOES THIS BY DRAFTING LEGISLATION, OFFERING TESTIMONY, ENCOURAGING GRASSROOTS INVOLVEMENT AND ENCOURAGING PRO-FREE ENTERPRISE POSITIONS ON BILLS.

Campion Advocacy Fund

SEATTLE, WA

AT CAMPION, WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF PEOPLE AND PLACE. WE FOCUS ON ACCESS TO HOUSING AS A WAY TO END HOMELESSNESS AND CONSERVATION OF PUBLIC LANDS AS A SOLUTION TO THE CLIMATE CRISIS.

Fair Housing Justice Center Inc.

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY

THE CORPORATION HAS BEEN FORMED FOR THE PURPOSES OF PROVIDING RELIEF TO THE POOR, DISTRESSED AND UNDERPRIVILEGED, AND FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE PUBLIC GOOD THROUGH PROGRAMS TO LESSEN NEIGHBORHOOD TENSIONS, ELIMINATE PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION, TO DEFEND HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS SECURED BY LAW AND TO COMBAT COMMUNITY DETERIORATION IN THE NEW YORK CITY METROPOLITAN AREA. IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE CHARITABLE PURPOSES, THE CORPORATION SHALL PLAN AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS THAT: (A) ELIMINATE HOUSING DISCRIMINATION, (B) PROMOTE POLICIES THAT FOSTER OPEN, ACCESSIBLE, AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES; AND (C) STRENGTHEN ENFORCEMENT OF FAIR HOUSING LAWSTHE CORPORATION SHALL CONDUCT ALL LAWFUL ACTIVITIES WHICH MAY BE USEFUL IN ACCOMPLISHING THE FOREGOING PURPOSES.

One Action

WASHINGTON, DC

ONE ACTION'S ADVOCACY WORK PLAYS A VALUABLE ROLE IN PERSUADING POLICY MAKERS TO PROTECT, AND WHERE POSSIBLE, INCREASE FUNDING FOR ONE ACTION'S CORE PRIORITIES. ONE ACTION'S SUPPORTERS ARE HIGHLY ENGAGED ADVOCATES AND CONTRIBUTED VALUABLE SUPPORT TO (SEE SCHEDULE O) ONE ACTION'S MAJOR CAMPAIGNS.

Marijuana Policy Project

WASHINGTON, DC

TO END MARIJUANA PROHIBITION BY LOBBYING AND DEPLOYING RESOURCES FOR FEDERAL AND STATE LAW CHANGES.

Mywireless Org

WASHINGTON, DC

MYWIRELESS IS DEVOTED TO GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY, EDUCATE AND PERSUADE MOBILE WIRELESS CONSUMERS TO CONTACT POLICYMAKERS ON WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION MATTERS THAT AFFECT THEM AS CONSUMERS. TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS AN INFORMATIONAL WEBSITE DEDICATED TO WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION ISSUES, DEVELOPS A NETWORK OF BUSINESS, CIVIC AND OPINION LEADERS TO ADDRESS ISSUES IN WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICY, MAINTAINS A BROAD COALITION OF CONSUMER ALLIES ORGANIZED AROUND COMMON GOALS AND RECRUITS CONSUMER ALLIES TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION AND MAINTAIN A STRONG CONSUMER ACTIVIST MOVEMENT.

Proteus Action League

WALTHAM, MA

PROTEUS ACTION LEAGUE IS A 501(C)(4) ORGANIZATION THAT PARTNERS WITH FOUNDATIONS, INDIVIDUALS DONORS, AND ADVOCATES TO ADVANCE RACIAL, GENDER, QUEER, AND DISABILITY JUSTICE, AS WELL AS AN INCLUSIVE, FULLY REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY.

Just Harvest Education Fund

Pittsburgh, PA

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Workers Defense Action Fund

AUSTIN, TX

WORKERS DEFENSE ACTION FUND IS A MEMBER-LED ORGANIZATION THAT MOBILIZES LATINE VOTERS IN TEXAS TO BUILD GOVERNING POWER AND FIGHT FOR WORKER AND IMMIGRANT JUSTICE.

American Alliance for Tax Equity

Boca Raton, FL

AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR TAX EQUITY'S (AATE) PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND CONGRESS ABOUT SELF-DETERMINATION FOR RESIDENTS OF U.S. TERRITORIES AND THE COSTS RELATED TO SUCH TERRITORIAL STATUS AND OTHER TAX-FAVORED SITUATIONS AS THEY MAY APPLY TO U.S. RESIDENTS WHO ARE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL INCOME TAXES. THE GOAL IS TO ADVANCE THIS MESSAGE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND NEWSLETTERS. AATE WILL SOLICIT MEMBERS THROUGH DIRECT MAIL SOLICITATION.

Milwaukee Pride Inc.

Brookfield, WI

THE MISSION IS TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER (LGBT) CULTURE AND PROVIDE A FORUM TO CELEBRATE THE HISTORY AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE LGBT PEOPLE.

Roaring Fork Gay & Lesbian Community Fund

Aspen, CO

To promote tolderance, understanding and diversity through local and national programming, fundraising and grants for the LGBT+ community, their families, and allies, with a focus on youth education, and community action.

The Military and Federal Facilities Alliance

CHESAPEAKE, VA

THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE COMMON GOOD AND WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF HAMPTON ROADS BY INFLUENCING LEGISLATION IN ORDER TO RETAIN AND ATTRACT FACILITIES AND INSTITUTIONS THAT ARE OPERATED AND FUNDED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OR SUCH AGENCIES.

National Association of Voca Assistance Adminstrators Ua

Oklahoma City, OK

THE MISSION OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO ENSURE ACCESSIBLE QUALITY SERVICES FOR CRIME VICTIMS NATIONWIDE AND TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNICATION, TRAINING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO EFFECTIVELY RESPOND TO THE ISSUES AND CHALLENGES OF SUPPORTING THOSE SERVICES.

Weber Pathways

Ogden, UT

THE MISSION OF TRAILS FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN UTAH IS TO PLAN, PROMOTE, CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN, AND PROTECT A NETWORK OF PUBLIC PATHWAYS, TRAILS, AND RELATED OPEN SPACES FOR NON-MOTORIZED USERS THROUGHOUT NORTHERN UTAH.

One Community Action Inc

PHOENIX, AZ

TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING EQUITY AND FAIRNESS FOR ALL CITIZENS

Save Our Children of Elyria Inc.

Elyria, OH

SAVE OUR CHILDREN STRIVES TO INSPIRE AND CULTIVATE YOUTH LEADERSHIP THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND ARTISTIC EXPRESSION TO AT RISK YOUTH KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL

Loving Hearts Child Development Center

Lincoln, NE

PROVIDE QUALITY NURTURING CHILD CARE

Casa of Southeast Mississippi Inc.

Pascagoula, MS

THE MISSION OF CASA OF SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI, INC. IS TO RECRUIT AND TRAIN COMMUNITYVOLUNTEERS TO ADVOCATE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF A CHILD IN THE YOUTH COURTSYSTEM DUE TO ABUSE AND NEGLECT. BASED ON THE BELIEF THAT CHILDREN AREENTITLED TO A SAFE AND PERMANENT HOME, CASA WORKS WITH THE COURT SYSTEMTHROUGH TRAINED VOLUNTEERS, IN COLLABORATION WITH INVOLVED AGENCIES, LEGALCOUNSEL, AND USING COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO SERVE AS A CHILD'S VOICE INCOURT. CASA STRIVES TO ENSURE THAT EACH CHILD IS PLACED IN A SAFEPERMANENT, LOVING, AND NURTURING HOME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Trails and Open Space Coalition

Colorado Springs, CO

WE PROVIDE A VOICE TO THE USERS OF OUR OUTDOOR SPACES IN THE PIKESPEAK REGION BY COMMUNICATING A COLLECTIVE VISION, FOSTERING FRIENDSGROUPS, AND PUBLICLY ADVOCATING FOR TRAILS AND OPEN SPACES. WEIDENTIFY OPEN SPACE, TRAILS AND PARKS PRIORITIES TOGETHER WITH CITIZENS AND PARTNERS, AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE THOSE GOALSWORK WITH THOSE CITIZENS AND PARTNERS TO FIND LAND WITH CONSERVATIONVALUES WORTH PRESERVING AND WORK TO GET IT PROTECTED FOREVER HELP LOCALGOVERNMENTS TO MAKE THEIR TRAILS, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLANS AREALITY DEVELOP PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO BENEFIT TRAILS, PARKSAND OPEN SPACE INFORM THE PUBLIC, GOVERNMENT, AND BUSINESSES ABOUTRECREATION AND TRANSPORTATION OPPORTUNITIES; AND ABOUT THE ECONOMIC,TOURISM, HEALTH AND PHYSICAL FITNESS AND EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS OFTRAILS, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE HOST EVENTS, GUIDED HIKES AND OUTINGSENCOURAGE, COORDINATE AND SUPPORT TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE VOLUNTEERISM,COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, AND MEMBERSHIP

Christian Legal Aid of the District of Columbia

Washington, DC

CHRISTIAN LEGAL AID OF DC EXISTS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO JUSTICE WITH LOVE OF CHRIST BY PROVIDING FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE WASHINGTON, DC AREA.

United in Purpose

Southlake, TX

A non-partisan organization actively supporting Christian involvement in the civic arena. We believe that the community of faith can have a tremendous impact on our country, its government, and its culture by becoming educated in the biblical worldview.

The Palestine Right to Return Coalition

Coral Springs, FL

PROVIDE EMERGENCY RELIEF TO PALESTINE REFUGEES

New Progressive Network Inc

PORTLAND, OR

NEXT UP ACTION FUND ENGAGES THE NEXT GENERATION OF OREGON'S LEADERS TO BUILD POLITICAL POWER AND FIGHT FOR A MORE JUST AND EQUITABLE OREGON.

Faith in Public Life Action Fund

WASHINGTON, DC

FAITH IN PUBLIC LIFE ACTION FUND'S MISSION IS TO USE THE MORAL IMPERATIVE FOR JUSTICE, INCLUSION AND EQUITY TO ADVOCATE FOR POLICY CHANGE THAT INSCRIBES THE FULL HUMANITY OF EACH OF US INTO LAW. WE DO THIS BY BUILDING AND LEVERAGING THE POWER OF A MULTIFAITH, MULTIRACIAL COALITION OF GRASSTOPS LEADERS AND RESOURCING THEM TO ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT PROTECT AND ADVANCE OUR SACRED HUMAN RIGHTS.

Occupy Com Inc.

Beverly Hills, CA

Occupy.com seeks to amplify the message of the Occupy Movement from what may appear to the outside as a lot of incoherent sentiments to a force for empowerment and, above all, to inspire people at all social and economic strata to imagine and build a community based upon fairness, compassion and true democracy.The Occupy Movement is diverse; however a unifying goal among its participants is a desire to reverse the crushing social and economic inequality that, if left unchecked, will result in the implosion of democracy. Over the past forty years, economic inequality and inequality of opportunity has increased enormously. Data assembled by the Congressional Budgeting Office shows that the share of pretax income of the bottom 80% of American households was less in 2007 than it was in 1980. The share of pretax income of the top 20% of households increased dramatically. The after-tax share of income shows the same trend, with gains in the top 1% being the most profound. The reality of this

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