Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy Nonprofits in New York

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

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EDUCATION AND SERVICES TO THE LBGT COMMUNITY, HEALTH INFORMATION, REFERRAL AND HEALTH RESOURCES CENTER

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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 individuals who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender.

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NARRATIVE NATION CHAMPIONS HEALTH EQUITY BY DEMOCRATIZING HOW THE STORY OF HEALTH DISPARITIES IS TOLD. WE CO-CREATE CULTURALLY RELEVANT, NARRATIVE-CENTERED, MULTI-MEDIA COMMUNICATION, BY PEOPLE OF COLOR FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR, TO FOSTER SYSTEMIC CHANGE, TRANSFORM CURRENT HEALTH MESSAGING AND COMMUNICATION PRACTICES AND CATALYZE BEHAVIORAL SHIFTS TO ERADICATE HEALTH DISPARITIES. WE ALSO EDUCATE, TRAIN AND MENTOR THE YOUTH TO BECOME THE NEXT GENERATION OF HEALTH STORYTELLERS. OUR UNIQUE, BY US FOR US APPROACH, PUTS MEMBERS OF THE MOST AFFECTED COMMUNITIES AT THE CENTER OF OUR THEORY OF CHANGE. ULTIMATELY, WE SHIFT THE NARRATIVE OF HEALTH DISPARITIES BY SHIFTING THE NARRATOR. AND WE MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR A MUCH BROADER GROUP OF PEOPLES STORIES TO BE HEARD AND VALIDATED; DEMOCRATIZING ACCESS TO DEVELOPING AND DISSEMINATING THE NARRATIVES THAT SHAPE OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD AROUND US. WE BELIEVE THAT A CRITICAL ELEMENT TO SHIFTING HEALTH BEHAVIORS IS ULTIMATELY ABOUT HUMAN INTERACTION AND

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TO INCREASE CHOICES FOR AT-RISK GIRLS AND WOMEN IN ORDER TO ENSURE ACCESS TO THEIR RIGHTS, AND TO DETER THE PURCHASE OF SEX THROUGH POLICY AND SOCIAL CHANGE.

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MPAC IS A CIVIL RIGHTS AND ACTIVIST ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC EQUALITY. THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF ITS CONGREGANTS AND THE CITIZENS OF GREATER NEW YORK CITY THROUGH THE MOBILIZATION OF CLERGY AND COMMUNITY.

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THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ACTION FUND CONDUCTS NON-PARTISAN ISSUE ADVOCACY AND ELECTORAL ENGAGEMENT TO ADVANCE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, RIGHTS, AND JUSTICE IN STATES AND CITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. NIRH ACTION FUND BUILDS POLITICAL POWER AT THE LOCAL AND STATE LEVEL TO ADVANCE REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM. WE WORK ON A FULL RANGE OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE ISSUES - AMONG THEM, ACCESS TO ABORTION, CONTRACEPTION, AND HEALTHY PREGNANCIES - TO ENSURE THAT ALL WOMEN HAVE ACCESS TO THE HIGHEST QUALITY REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE, WHEN AND WHERE THEY NEED IT. WE DON'T JUST PUSH BACK AGAINST RESTRICTIONS ON ABORTION AND CONTRACEPTION; WE FIGHT FOR A SOCIETY IN WHICH EVERYONE HAS THE FREEDOM AND ABILITY TO CONTROL THEIR REPRODUCTIVE AND SEXUAL LIVES.

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THE NEW YORK STATE COMMUNITY ACTION ASSOCIATION (NYSCAA) STRENGTHENS THE CAPACITY OF THE COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK TO ADDRESS THE CAUSES AND CONDITIONS OF POVERTY.

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THE MISSION IS TO PROMOTE CIVIC, POLITICAL AND SOCIAL REFORMS DESIGNED TO INSURE BOTH THE RIGHT TO LIFE AND HUMAN DIGNITY TO DEPENDENT AND HELPLESS HUMAN BEINGS.

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SEE SCHEDULE O, ATTACHMENT 1, PART III, LINE1 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

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LEGAL, EDUCATION & REFERRAL SERVICES; WALK-IN CLINIC PROVIDING CONSULTATIONS; MONTHLY NEWSLETTER ON LGBTQIA+ ISSUES; SUMMER INTERNSHIPS FOR LAW STUDENTS

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FAMILIES FOR FREEDOM IS A HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATION FOR FAMILIES FACING AND FIGHTING DEPORTATION.IT IS A SOURCE OF SUPPORT AND EDUCATION FOR DIRECTLY AFFECTED FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.

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The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy major group area.

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A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SPECIALIZES IN LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, AND QUEER HEALTH AND HIV PREVENTION.

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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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NYCRC EMPLOYS EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL, NON-PARTISAN METHODS: FACT-FINDING, RESEARCH, PUBLIC FORUMS, CONSULTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS, PUBLICATIONS, AND DIVERSITY EDUCATION TO EXPLORE MANIFESTATIONS OF RACIAL IDIOCY AND TO HELP AMERICANS DEFEAT/UNLEARN STEREOTYPES.

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TO ASSIST ALL IMMIGRANTS, REGARDLESS OF WHEN THEY ARRIVED AND REGARDLESS OF RACE, GENDER, RELIGION, ETHNICITY, OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION IN ATTAINING LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENCE STATUS OR CITIZENSHIP OF THE UNITED STATES BY PROVIDING COMPETENT, EASILY ACCESIBLE LEGAL SERVICES THROUGH OUR WALK-IN IMMIGRATION OUTREACH CENTER.CONSULTING WITH AND EDUCATING CLIENTS, PREPARATION OF DOCUMENTS FOR THEM, PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION SERVICES RESULTING IN THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION, NAMELY OBTAIN LEGAL IMMIGRATION STATUS AND/OR CITIZENSHIP FOR THE INDIVIDUALS THAT THE ORGANIZATION SERVES

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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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The goal of this organization is to work for increased harmony and understanding among diverse groups in the community and to reduce or eliminate tensions and violence based on age, gender, race, color, sexual preference, creed, national origin, income level or stereotypical identification.

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PRESERVE DIVERSITY & FOSTER TOLERANCE, RESPECT & UNDERSTANDING AMONG RELIGIOUS & ETHNIC GROUPS