Nonprofit OrganizationsCivil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy

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TO SERVE, EMPOWER, AND ADVOCATE FOR THE WELL-BEING OF OUR DIVERSE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITIES. THE CENTER ENVISIONS AN INCLUSIVE WORLD WHERE LGBTQ+ PEOPLE ARE THRIVING, EQUAL, AND VALUED MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.

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The goal of this organization is to 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.

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OUR MISSION IS TO TRAIN AND SUPPORT VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOSTER CARE TO ENSURE THEIR PLACEMENT IN SAFE, PERMANENT HOMES.

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PROVIDE AID PRIMARILY TO SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS OF MINORITY COMMUNITIES FROM ECONOMICALLY DEPRESSED AREAS THROUGH ONE-ON-ONE COACHING BUSINESS TRAININGS AND BACK OFFICE SUPPORT IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.

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THE RUTHERFORD INSTITUTE IS A CIVIL LIBERTIES ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO PEOPLE WHOSE CONSITUTIONAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS HAVE BEEN THREATENED OR VIOLATED.

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PIZZA TO THE POLLS IS A NONPARTISAN, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSES ARE TO EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS ABOUT AMERICA'S INSTITUTIONS, CITIZENS' CIVIC DUTIES AND OPPORTUNITIES, AND TO INCREASE TURNOUT AND ENSURE ALL PEOPLE ARE WELL-INFORMED ABOUT THEIR CIVIC OBLIGATIONS.

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OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND HOPE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL EXPLOITATION, AND CHILD ABUSE.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO RECRUIT, TRAIN AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO VOLUNTEERS (ATTORNEYS AND NON-ATTORNEYS) REPRESENTING CHILDREN IN ALL STAGES OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT CASES.

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MCCJ ADVANCES UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT FOR ALL FAITHS, RACES AND CULTURES THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, DIALOGUE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION.

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THE ORGANIZATION RECRUITS, TRAINS, AND SUPERVISES VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDE ADVOCACY SERVICES TO CHILD VICTIMS REMOVED BY THE STATE FROM HOMES BECAUSE OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT

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TO EMPOWER CITIZENS TO SHAPE BETTER COMMUNITIES WORLDWIDE AND TO BUILD CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

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TO BUILD AND MOBILIZE A COMMUNITY OF MILITARY VETERANS TO ADVOCATE FOR ELECTION INNOVATIONS THAT UNLOCK COMPETITION, MAKE OUR POLITICS LESS POLARIZING AND OUR GOVERNMENT MORE EFFECTIVE.

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SIEMBRA NC IS A GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON DEFENDING OUR COMMUNITIES FROM ABUSIVE EMPLOYERS AND LANDLORDS AND GROWING OUR GRASSROOTS MOVEMENT.

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LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN ORDER TO CREATE A WORLD IN WHICH EVERYONE CAN FULLY PARTICIPATE.

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THE LARGEST ONLINE COMMUNITY OF CHRISTIANS PUTTING FAITH INTO ACTION FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O

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BOSTON CASA IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO ENSURE A SAFE AND PERMANENT HOME FOR COURT INVOLVED CHILDREN, WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE AND NEGLECT, IN SUFFOLK AND MIDDLESEX COUNTIES. BOSTON CASA RECRUITS, TRAINS, AND SUPERVISES VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE APPOINTED BY JUDGES TO SERVE AS GUARDIANS AD LITEM (GALS) TO ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH MOST OFTEN IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. VOLUNTEERS HAVE LEGAL STANDING AND ENSURE THAT THEIR CHILD OR SIBLING GROUP RECEIVE THE SERVICES THEY ARE ENTITLED TO. OUR VOLUNTEERS NOT ONLY ZEALOUSLY ADVOCATE FOR THESE VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND YOUTH, BUT ALSO SERVE AS A SAFE, CONSISTENT, AND POSITIVE PRESENCE DURING WHAT IS A VERY TRAUMATIC TIME IN THEIR LIVES. THROUGH OUR OLDER YOUTH ADVOCACY PROJECT, VOLUNTEERS SUPPORT YOUTH AGES 16 AND OLDER WHO WILL OR HAVE AGED OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. THEY PROVIDE THESE YOUTH WITH ONGOING RELATIONAL SUPPORT DURING THIS CRITICAL TIME AND ENSURE THAT THE YOUTH RECEIVE THE NECESSARY RESOURCES IN ORDER TO B

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TO EDUCATE MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC ON RESPECT FOR INNOCENT HUMAN LIFE AND PROVIDE GOODS AND MATERIALS FOR INFANTS OF NEEDY FAMILIES

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TO CULTIVATE AN INCLUSIVE CHURCH AND SOCIETY AND TO CARE FOR THE MENNONITE AND BRETHREN LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, AND ALLIED COMMUNITY.

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FAMILIES FOR FREEDOM IS A HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATION FOR FAMILIES FACING AND FIGHTING DEPORTATION.IT IS A SOURCE OF SUPPORT AND EDUCATION FOR DIRECTLY AFFECTED FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.

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BIRTHRIGHT OFFERS STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS READY TO HELP ANY GIRL OR WOMAN REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, CREED, OR MARITAL OR ECONOMIC STATUSWHO FEELS DISTRESSED BY AN UNPLANNED PREGNANCY. WE OFFER LOVE, SUPPORT AND PREGNANCY RESOURCES IN A COMPASSIONATE, LOVING, NONJUDGEMENTAL ENVIRONMENT.