Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy Nonprofits in Massachusetts

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

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OUR MISSION IS TO FACILITATE INFORMED ETHICAL BUSINESS DECISIONS FOR A BETTER AND MORE LIVABLE WORLD. WE BUILD SCALABLE SOFTWARE THAT FACILITATES CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTS IN SOCIAL, ENVIROMENTAL AND SECURITY ISSUES. THIS RESULTS IN SAFER, MORE HUMANE WORKING CONDITIONS FOR WORKERS

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THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH MUSICIANS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD A MOVEMENT OF MUSIC FANS MOBILIZING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE AND TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF WOMEN AND GIRLS.

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PROVIDE HOUSING AND CARE FOR THE UNBORN AND THEIR MOTHERS

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TO FURTHER THE KNOWLEDGE, CAPACITY AND LEADERSHIP OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS BY CONNECTING IDEAS, BUILDING LEARNING SPACES AND DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS TO CREATE ORGANIZED PEOPLE POWER.

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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.

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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 MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ENGAGE PARENTS, DOCTORS, ATTORNEYS AND 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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TO ENHANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF ISLAM, ENCOURAGE DIALOGUE, PROTECT CIVIL LIBERTIES, EMPOWER AMERICAN MUSLIMS AND BUILD COALITIONS THAT PROMOTE JUSTICE AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING.

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TO EMPOWER FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND COMMUNITIES TO PREVENT RADICALIZATION, VIOLENCE AND EXTREMISM.

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The goal of this organization is to work for the passage and enforcement of laws or other social measures that will more effectively protect the rights of specific groups.

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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 ORGANIZATION PROVIDES DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO IDIVIDUALS SEEKING ABORTIONS.

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TO EMPOWER WOMEN TO LIVE BOLDLY AND FEARLESSLY. WE ADVOCATE FOR A WORLD WHERE WOMEN LIVE FREE FROM OBJECTIFICATION AND HARASSMENT.

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OXFAM AMERICA ACTION FUND STRIVES TO END POVERTY AND INJUSTICE THROUGH LOBBYING AND ADVOCACY.

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TO FOSTER A MOVEMENT OF SYSTEMIC CHANGE TO ADVANCE EQUITY AND INCLUSION IN WINCHESTER AND BEYOND.

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The goal of this organization is to support the passage and enforcement of laws or other social measures that protect the rights of people who have disabilities and maximize their ability to enjoy the same opportunities, resources and privileges as the mainstream population.

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WE WORK WITH OTHER NONPROFITS TO HELP THEM INCREASE THEIR SUCCESS IN PUBLIC-SECTOR WORKPLACE CHARITABLE FUND DRIVES AND OTHER FUNDRAISING EFFORTS. THE FEDERATION SCREENS APPLICATIONS FOR WORKPLACE DRIVES, ASSISTS WITH THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS, EDUCATES THE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS OF THESE GROUPS SO THAT THEY BETTER UNDERSTAND WORKPLACE GIVING PROGRAMS, AND HELPS IN THE MARKETING OF SUCH GROUPS TO POTENTIAL DONORS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS SIMILAR SUPPORT SERVICES TO OTHER FEDERATIONS ON A FEE-FOR-SERVICE BASIS.

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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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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.