Nonprofit OrganizationsCivil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy

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PRESERVATION AND PROMOTION OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES.

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THE MISSION OF GLYS IS TO STRIVE TO PROVIDE A SUPPORTING ENVIRONMENT WHICH ENHANCES THE PERSONAL GROWTH OF GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDERED AND QUESTIONING YOUTH IN WESTERN NEW YORK. GLYS ADVOCATES FOR COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE OF ALL SEXUAL ORIENTATIONS AND GENDER IDENTITIES.

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TO ADVANCE AND EMPOWER WOMEN IN THE FIELD OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS.

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HELP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS AND PROMOTE DOMESTIC PEACE.

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PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO TEACH THE PUBLIC ON CIVIL RIGHTS FOR THOSE FACING DEPORTATION AND DIRECT SERVICES TO HELP THOSE FACING DEPORTATION.

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WECOUNT'S PROGRAM INCLUDES DIRECT SERVICES COMMUNITY EDUCATION LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT POLICY ADVOCACY CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND A RADIO STATION.

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THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ENGAGE PARENTS, DOCTORS, ATTORNEYSAND INTERSEX ACTIVISTS IN STRATEGY DISCUSSIONS; STIMULATE LEGAL DIALOGUE ABOUT THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF CHILDREN BORN WITH INTERSEX CONDITIONS OR DSD'S; AND EMPLOY TRADITIONAL AND NON-TRADITIONAL LEGAL TOOLS TO ENSURE JUSTICE FOR CHILDREN BORN WITH INTERSEX CONDITIONS OR DSD'S. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE GROUNDED IN A SENSE OF RESPECT AND COMPASSION FOR THE CHILDREN, PARENTS, DOCTORS AND INTERSEX ADULTS INVOLVED.

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LEADERSHIP BUFFALO, INC IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT WAS FOUNDED IN 1987 WITH ONE MISSION: TO UNITE EXISTING AND EMERGING LEADERS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND PERSPECTIVES IN ORDER TO INCREASE THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF COMMUNITY ISSUES, BROADEN THEIR VISION AND ENHANCE THEIR ABILITY TO LEAD.

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CHANGE ILLINOIS IS DEDICATED TO ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE HONEST AND EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT, OPEN ELECTIONS, AND HIGH LEVELS OF VOTER PARTICIPATION IN ILLINOIS.

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THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION PRODUCES AND DISTRIBUTES NONPARTISAN, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND FUNDS ACTIVITIES WHICH PROMOTE COMMUNICATION OF CITIZENS AND THEIR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS.

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MOVEON EDUCATION FUND (MOEF) IS AN ISSUE-ORIENTED ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES EFFORTS(SEE SCHEDULE O) CRITICAL TO SUPPORTING A DEMOCRACY DEDICATED TO THE COMMON GOOD, FOCUSING ON SOCIAL AND PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES SUCH AS RACIAL JUSTICE, FOREIGN POLICY, AND THE INFLUENCE OF MONEY IN POLITICS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide civil rights, social action or advocacy services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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OUR MISSION IS TO END THE USE OF POLICE DEADLY FORCE AGAINST BLACK PEOPLE AND OTHERS FROM DISENFRANCHISED COMMUNITIES TO CHANGE DEADLY FORCE POLICIES AND PRACTICES TO ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE WITH FAMILIES WHO HAVE LOST LOVED ONES TO POLICE VIOLENCE AND TO ENCOURAGE SOCIAL INVESTMENT IN HUMAN NEEDS.

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TO PREVENT BOTH DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE THROUGH PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION, AND TO SERVE AS A RESOURCE AND A SAFE HAVEN TO THOSE AFFECTED.

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THE NATIONAL JUVENILE JUSTICE NETWORK (NJJN) CREATES SMALLER, FAIRER AND MORE EFFECTIVE YOUTH JUSTICE SYSTEMS THROUGH A MOVEMENT OF STATE-BASED CHANGE AGENTS.

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THE INTERNATIONAL INDIAN TREATY COUNCIL (IITC) IS AN ORGANIZATION OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES WORKING FOR SELF-DETERMINATION AND THE RECOGNITION AND PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS, TREATIES, TRADITIONAL CULTURES AND SACRED LANDS. IITC WAS FOUNDED IN 1974 AND IN 1977 BECAME THE FIRST INDIGENOUS ORGANIZATION TO RECEIVE CONSULTATIVE STATUS WITH THE UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL. IN 2011, IITC WAS THE FIRST INDIGENOUS ORGANIZATION TO BE UPGRADED TO "GENERAL CONSULTATIVE STATUS" IN RECOGNITION OF ITS WIDE RANGE OF WORK IN A NUMBER OF UN BODIES AND PROCESSES.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE ADVOCACY, COLLABORATION AND CREATION OF SELF-SUSTAINING ENTITIES TO ENHANCE THE WELL BEING OF THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY

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TRUE THE VOTE (TTV) EMPOWERS ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS ACROSS THE NATION TO ACTIVELY PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF LEGITIMATE VOTERS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION.

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PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES IN INCREASING LITERACY OF FAMILIES AND STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME, CULTURALLY DIVERSE SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND COMMUNITIES; PROVIDE SYSTEMIC FRAMEWORKS AND STRATEGIES TO INCREASE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS; AND PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATORS TO INCREASE THEIR UNDERSTANDING AND SKILLS TO WORK MORE EFFECTIVELY WITH CULTURALLY DIVERSE FAMILIES.

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IDENTIFY THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF CUBAN AMERICANS. THE COUNCIL ALSO ASSISTS OTHER MINORITIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED FROM ALL RACIAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES BUT PRIMARILY IN SOUTH FLORIDA.