Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy Nonprofits in Massachusetts

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MUCKROCK IS A NON-PROFIT, COLLABORATIVE NEWS SITE THAT BRINGS TOGETHER JOURNALISTS, RESEARCHERS, ACTIVISTS, AND REGULAR CITIZENS TO REQUEST, ANALYZE, AND SHARE GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS, MAKING POLITICS MORE TRANSPARENT

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

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TO SUPPORT PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD TO ADVANCE LEGAL FRAMEWORKS TO REALIZE THEIR RIGHTS.

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MASSACHUSETTS ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN, INC. ("MAC") IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO REMOVING BARRIERS TO EDUCATIONAL AND LIFE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH. WE DO SO BY ADVOCATING FOR AND PARTNERING WITH STUDENTS AND FAMILIES; TRANSFORMING SCHOOL CULTURES TO BE INCLUSIVE, SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE; AND CREATING SYSTEMIC CHANGE SO ALL CHILDREN AND YOUTH CAN LEARN, REACH THEIR POTENTIAL, AND THRIVE. WE FOCUS OUR ADVOCACY ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO FACE SIGNIFICANT BARRIERS, INEQUITIES, AND/OR DISCRIMINATION BECAUSE OF THEIR ECONOMIC STATUS, DISABILITY, RACE, ETHNICITY/CULTURE, IMMIGRATION STATUS, ENGLISH LEARNER STATUS, AND/OR TRAUMATIC LIFE EXPERIENCES.

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TO ENCOURAGE INFORMED AND ACTIVE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT THROUGH CITIZEN EDUCATION AND VOTERS SERVICE PROJECTS.

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NONPROFIT VOTE PARTNERS WITH AMERICA'S NONPROFITS TO HELP PEOPLE THEY SERVE PARTICIPATE AND VOTE. WE ARE THE LARGEST SOURCE OF NONPARTISAN RESOURCES TO HELP NONPROFITS INTEGRATE VOTER ENGAGEMENT INTO THEIR ONGOING ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES. WE MANAGE NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY.

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CREATE, SUSTAIN, AND ADVOCATE FOR PROGRAMS, POLICIES, AND SERVICES FOR THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER (LGBT) YOUTH COMMUNITY.

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The goal of this organization is to support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures which protect the rights and interests of individuals who have newly arrived in the country or which govern the process by which individuals and families are granted permission to immigrate.

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THE ORGANIZATION RECRUITS, TRAINS, SUPERVISES AND SUPPORTS VOLUNTEERS FROM THE COMMUNITY TO BE COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM THAT HAVE BEEN ABUSED OR NEGLECTED. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES WITHIN WORCESTER COUNTY AND THROUGH THE 5 JUVENILE COURTS IN WORCESTER COUNTY (DUDLEY, MILFORD, WORCESTER, FITCHBURG AND LEOMINSTER). THE DEDICATED CORPS OF VOLUNTEERS SERVED ON NUMBEROUS CASES AND ADVOCATED FOR CHILDREN TO QUICKLY MOVE THEM FROM FOSTER CARE TO A PERMANENT, SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE HOME.

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TO SUPPORT THE RIGHT OF EVERY WOMAN TO MAKE PERSONAL DECISIONS REGARDING THE FULL RANGE OF REPRODUCTIVE CHOICES.

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DIMENSIONS IS A BLACK WOMEN AND PEOPLE OF COLOR LED NONPROFIT THAT PROVIDES TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY IN DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION ALONGSIDE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR EMERGING BLACK WOMEN LEADERS. DIMENSIONS' TRAININGS AND PROJECTS SUPPORT MULTIRACIAL, MULTICULTURAL, AND MULTIFAITH LEADERS IN REFLECTING, INNOVATING, STRATEGIZING, COLLABORATING, AND PRODUCING DEEPER EQUITY AND HEALING IN THEMSELVES AND THE WORLD AROUND THEM. AT DIMENSIONS WE ASSIST LEADERS IN RECOVERING A DEEPER SENSE OF THEIR HUMANITY THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS.

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The goal of this organization is to support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights and interests of one or more specific ethnic groups or individuals who have a common national origin.

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The goal of this organization is to 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.

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DEVELOP AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT TECHNIQUES FOR EDUCATING AND ORGANIZING CITIZENS TO BECOME INVOLVED IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS.

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THE REDRESS MOVEMENT ENGAGES IN CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO EMPOWERING MULTI-RACIAL COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO DOCUMENT THE HISTORY OF SEGREGATION IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND TAKE ACTION TO REDRESS THESE INEQUITIES.

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TO INCREASE PARTICIPATION OF ELIGIBLE YOUNG VOTERS IN AMERICAN ELECTIONS THROUGH NONPARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

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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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FREE PRESS ACTION FUND IS A NATIONAL, NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO REFORM THE MEDIA. FREE PRESS ACTION FUND EDUCATES ITS MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON HOW A DIVERSE AND PUBLIC SERVICE-ORIENTED MEDIA SYSTEM CAN STRENGTHEN AMERICAN DEMOCRACY.

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MASSVOTE WORKS TO PROMOTE A CULTURE OF ACTIVE POLITICAL PARTICIPATION ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS BY REGISTERING AND EDUCATING VOTERS AND ADVOCATING FOR REFORMS THAT MAKE GOVERNMENT MORE ACCESSIBLE AND

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THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A COLLECTIVE VOICE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS QUALITY-OF-LIFE CONCERNS IN VARIOUS AREAS INCLUDING HEALTH CARE, HOUSING AND SECURITY.