Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy Nonprofits in New York

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THE CENTER FOR ARTISTIC ACTIVISM IS THE HOME FOR ARTISTS, ACTIVISTS AND SCHOLARS TO EXPLORE, DISCUSS, REFLECT UPON AND STRENGTHEN CONNECTIONS BETWEEN SOCIAL ACTIVISM AND ARTISTIC PRACTICE. THE CENTER FACILITATES AND STRENGTHENS NETWORKS. THE GOAL IS TO MAKE MORE CREATIVE AND MORE EFFECTIVE CITIZEN ACTIVISTS.

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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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TO PROVIDE A POLITICAL HOME FOR AMERICAN JEWS WHO ARE BOTH PROGRESSIVE AND ZIONIST

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose activities focus on influencing public policy within the Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

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TO SET OUT TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT AMERICA'S LOW VOTER TURNOUT AND PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR NATIONAL DIALOGUE ABOUT THE CURRENT VOTING SYSTEM, PROBLEMS WITH OUR CURRENT VOTING SYSTEM, AND SOLUTIONS THAT CAN DIRECTLY IMPROVE THE VOTING PROCESS, INCREASE REGISTRATION AND DRIVE TURNOUT.

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PROVIDE TO THE COMMUNITY & GENERAL PUBLIC A BROAD SPECTRUM OF RESOUCE MATERIALS AND INFORMATION SERVICES REGARDING ALL ASPECTS OF LESBIAN CULTURE BOTH CURRENT AND HISTORICAL. SERVICES INCLUDE PROVISION OF PUBLIC SPEAKERS, PUBLICATIONS, AUDIO AND VISUAL PRODUCTS AND HISTORICAL MATERIALS/DATA OFFERED TO ALL VIA AN OPEN DOOR FACILITY USE, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SUPPORT RESOURCES.

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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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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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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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CORO BUILDS THE LEADERSHIP COMMUNITY OF NEW YORK CITY.

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EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND PARTICIPATION IN SOCIAL JUSTICE

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THE GNWP IS A COALITION OF MORE THAN 100 WOMENS RIGHTS GROUPS AND OTHER CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O

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PERCEPTION INSTITUTE CREATES REAL-WORLD SOLUTIONS FROM CUTTING-EDGE MIND SCIENCE RESEARCH TO REDUCE DISCRIMINATION AND OTHER HARMS LINKED TO RACE, GENDER, AND OTHER IDENTITY DIFFERENCES.

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SAUTI YETU IS DEDICATED TO MOBILIZING IMMIGRANTS WOMEN TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES STRENGTHEN THEIR FAMILIES AND DEVELOP THEIR COMMUNITIES.

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LEGAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO SURVIVORS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE. OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE FAMILY COURT REPRESENTATION, OUTREACH, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND GROUP WORK.

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TO ENGAGE AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE ISSUES THAT ARE FUNDAMENTAL TO AMERICAS BROKEN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM.

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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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LAND-BASED ECO JUSTICE ORGANIZATION SERVING AT THE NEXUS OF BLACK CULTURE, LAND AND TECHNOLOGY.

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BCPC PROVIDES SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO BROOKLYN'S LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY THROUGH ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.

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TO SUPPORT A WELL-FUNCTIONING, COLLABORATIVE, FULLY-RESOURCED PRACTICAL SUPPORT ECOSYSTEM WITHIN THE LARGER ABORTION ACCESS MOVEMENT WHILE ADVOCATING FOR INCREASED AWARENESS ABOUT THIS WORK.