Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy Nonprofits in New York

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THE ROCKLAND COUNTY PRIDE CENTER IS AN LGBTQ+ (LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, AND QUEER) COMMUNITY CENTER WITH A JUSTICE-FOCUSED MISSION. THE PRIDE CENTER WORKS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF LGBTQ+ PEOPLE THROUGH FREE AND LOW-COST COMMUNITY EVENTS; MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS; LGBTQ+ YOUTH PROGRAM TO EMPOWER AND SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE; SERVICES FOR YOUNG ADULTS; FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES; A DROP-IN SOCIAL AND SUPPORT SPACE FOR SENIORS; LGBTQ+ HEALTHCARE CLINIC THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH MONTEFIORE NYACK HOSPITAL; SURVIVAL SERVICES TO ENSURE EVERYONE'S BASIC NEEDS ARE MET; REFERRALS AND NAVIGATION IN WORKING WITH HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE SYSTEMS; TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROFESSIONALS; AND ADVOCACY TO ADDRESS DISCRIMINATION, CLOSE SERVICE GAPS, AND MAKE SYSTEMIC CHANGE.

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TO PAVE THE WAY FOR MORE WOMEN OF ALL ETHNICITIES AND IDENTITIES TO LEAD AT EACH STAGE OF HER CAREER IN MARKETING, MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY.

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EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND PARTICIPATION IN SOCIAL JUSTICE

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FOR ALMOST 30 YEARS, JEWS FOR RACIAL & ECONOMIC JUSTICE (JFREJ) HAS PURSUED RACIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE IN NEW YORK CITY BY ADVANCING SYSTEMIC CHANGES THAT RESULT IN CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS IN PEOPLES EVERYDAY LIVES. WHAT BEGAN IN 1990 AS A SMALL GROUP OF PROGRESSIVE JEWISH NEW YORKERS HAS GROWN INTO ONE OF THE STRONGEST AND MOST EFFECTIVE GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COUNTRY. JFREJ IS BUILT AROUND A POWERFUL VISION AND STRATEGY FOR ORGANIZING, BRINGING A FEMINIST, INTERSECTIONAL LENS TO A ROBUST, MEMBER-LED MODEL OF BASE-BUILDING AND CAMPAIGN DEVELOPMENT. WE ARE INSPIRED BY JEWISH TRADITION TO FIGHT FOR A SUSTAINABLE WORLD WITH AN EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES AND POLITICAL POWER. THE MOVEMENT TO DISMANTLE RACISM AND ECONOMIC EXPLOITATION WILL BE LED BY THOSE MOST DIRECTLY TARGETED BY OPPRESSION AND WE BELIEVE THAT JEWS HAVE A VITAL ROLE TO PLAY IN THIS MOVEMENT. IN LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP WITH GRASSROOTS GROUPS ACROSS THE CITY, JFREJ HAS CHAMPIONED THE WOME

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

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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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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 EDUCATION FOUNDATION PRODUCES AND DISTRIBUTES NONPARTISAN, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND FUNDS ACTIVITIES WHICH PROMOTE COMMUNICATION OF CITIZENS AND THEIR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS.

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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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TO WORK, IN COOPERATION WITH JEWISH COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD, TOWARD FORGING UNDERSTANDING

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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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SANYS IS AN ORGANIZATION RUN BY AND FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WITH SPEAKING UP FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS.

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HELPS FILM MAKERS WITH ASSISTANCE AT EVERY STAGE OF PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION. THE ROLE IS TO SMOOTH A PATH FOR THE FILM MAKER.

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THE MISSION OF SOUNDVIEW PREGNANCY SERVICES IS TO UPHOLD THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE THROUGH MEDICAL, EDUCATIONAL, PRACTICAL AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT TO WOMEN AND MEN FACING AN UNPLANNED PREGNANCY.

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EDUCATIONAL-TO DEFEND LIFE AND FAMILY. THE INSTITUTE IS AN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION OPERATING AT THE UNITED NATIONS. ITS PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO DEFEND LIFE AND FAMILY AT INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND TO PUBLICIZE THE DEBATE.

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TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND ASSIST THEIR FAMILIES TO ATTAIN BENEFITS AND ANOTHER SERVICES.

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COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASA), NEW YORK CITY IS A CHILD ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION WITH A SINGLE MISSION TO MOVE CHILDREN QUICKLY THROUGH THE BUREAUCRATIC MAZE OF NEW YORK CITY'S FOSTER CARE SYSTEM.

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TO EXPOSE FORMS OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION, ADVOCATE FOR LAWS AND POLICIES THAT ELIMINATE RACIAL DISPARITIES, INCREASE UNDERSTANDING OF HOW STRUCTURAL RACISM AND SEGREGATION IMPACT OUR COMMUNITIES AND REGION, AND ENGAGE THE PUBLIC IN FOSTERING EQUITY AND INCLUSION.