Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy Nonprofits in Massachusetts

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THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND TO PROMOTE A BARRIER-FREE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL.

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

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WE ARE A HUB FOR ACTIVISM AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND LAUNCHED A MOBILE APP, TRAINING PROGRAM, AND DIGITAL CAMPAIGNS DEDICATED TO TRANSFORMING YOUTH CIVIC COMPETENCY, VOTER TURNOUT AND THE SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVEMENT. OUR APP AND TRAINING PROGRAM ARE DESIGNED TO BE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL YOUTH, REGARDLESS OF THEIR LOCATION AND ECONOMIC STATUS. OUR PROGRAMS CONTRIBUTE TO THE CIVIC EDUCATION AND ACTIVIST EDUCATION OF THE YOUTH WHILE ALSO PROVIDING ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES TO EXERCISE THEIR CIVIC RIGHTS AND PRACTICE ENGAGING IN SOCIAL JUSTICE EFFORTS. ADDITIONALLY, OUR PROGRAMS CONTRIBUTE TO YOUTH'S PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CREATIVE POTENTIAL, LEADERSHIP ABILITY, AND SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ALL WHILE BOLSTERING THE RESILIENCY OF OUR DEMOCRACY.

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ADVOCACY ON ISSUES OF SOCIAL JUSTICE, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION.

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TO PROMOTE AND FURTHER HUMAN RIGHTS AND IMPROVED WORKING CONDITIONS FOR FACTORY WORKERS.

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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 COUNTY. 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 BE WELL POSITIONE

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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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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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TO STRENGTHEN AND CONNECT THE STATEWIDE NETWORK OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES AND COLLECTIVELY ADVOCATE FOR AN END TO POVERTY.

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TO ASSIST NOT-FOR-PROFITS IN WORKPLACE GIVING CAMPAIGNS.

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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 women.

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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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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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TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT NETWORK FOR LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.

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GRANTS TO LOW INCOME WOMEN IN NEED OF ABORTION SERVICES.

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SHINE A SPOTLIGHT ON THE ROOTS OF RACISM IN WHITE CULTURE WITH THE INTENTION OF DEALING WITH RACISM.

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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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OUT METROWEST BUILDS COMMUNITIES WHERE LGBTQ AND YOUTH THRIVE.

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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 work for the passage and enforcement of laws or other social measures that will more effectively protect the rights of specific groups.