Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy Nonprofits in New York

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PROVIDE CLIENT COUNSELING ON ALTERNATIVES TO ABORTION, PROVIDE WOMEN NEEDED BABY CLOTHING, SUPPLIES, AND MATERNITY CLOTHING. PROVIDE PRENATAL AND POST NATAL REFERRAL SERVICES AS NEEDED.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY IN EAST HARLEM AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND STRATEGIES TO FIGHT FOR JUSTICE IN THEIR COMMUNITY, INCLUDING WITH RESPECT TO THE RIGHTS OF TENANTS AND IMMIGRANTS. IN FURTHERANCE OF THIS CHARITABLE PURPOSE, THE CORPORATION SHALL: A. ORGANIZE AND MOBILIZE COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN EAST HARLEM TO FIGHT FOR THEIR RIGHTS, PARTICULARLY AS TENANTS AND AS IMMIGRANTS; B. PROVIDE SUPPORT AND EMERGENCY RESOURCES TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC; C. PROVIDE SUPPORT ON TENANT OR IMMIGRANT ISSUES AND CARRY-OUT CONSULTATIONS, WORKSHOPS & OTHER EVENTS.THE CORPORATION SHALL NOT OPERATE FOR THE PURPOSE OF CARRYING ON A TRADE OR BUSINESS FOR PROFIT.THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED, AND SHALL BE OPERATED, EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, CULTURAL, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES IN THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE,AS IT MAY BE AMENDED.

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The goal of this organization is to support the right of the press to freedom of expression without censorship or other restrictions by government and/or which support the right of the media to maintain confidential sources.

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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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TO LEAD THE NBA COMMUNITY'S EFFORTS TO ADVANCE SOCIAL JUSTICE.

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TO ASSIST ALL IMMIGRANTS, OLDER AND NEWLY ARRIVED, REGARDLESS OF RACE, GENDER, RELIGION,ETHNICITY, OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION TO ATTAIN LEGAL, PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR CITIZENSHIP OF THE UNITED STATES BY PROVIDING COMPETENT, EASILY ACCESSIBLE LEGAL SERVICES AT OUR WALK-IN OUTREACH CENTER.CONSULTING WITH AND EDUCATING CLIENTS (OVER 2000 FOREIGN NATIONALS, ALIENS AND NON-CITIZENS PER YEAR), 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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BRANDWORKERS IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OF LOCAL FOOD-MAKING WORKERS COMING TOGETHER FOR A GOOD JOB AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM.

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RACE FORWARD ACTION WILL DEFEND AND ADVANCE A JUST, MULTIRACIAL DEMOCRACY BY CULTIVATING THE ADVOCACY AND ELECTORAL POWER OF PEOPLE OF COLOR TO CATALYZE A MOVEMENT FOR RACIAL JUSTICE.

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The goal of this organization is to protect the rights of people guaranteed by the Constitution and promote the passage of laws or other social measures that extend individual rights or more effectively protect them.

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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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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 PROGRAM PROVIDES SELF EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOPS FOR WOMEN FROM VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES. THE WORKSHOPS ARE ORGANIZED THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING SOCIAL JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY BUILDING EXERCISES. THE WORKSHOPS ARE ORGANIZED AT A COMMUNITY LEVEL.

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TO ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN IN ALL AREAS OF SOCIETY BASED ON GENDER, RACE, ETHNICITY, AGE, ECONOMIC STATUS AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION.

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OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE A COALITION OF ALLIES TO USE OUR VOICE AND INFLUENCE TO END DISCRIMINATION AGAINST GAY PEOPLE. WE WANT TO INSPIRE MUSIC, FASHION AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNITIES TO TAKE ACTION FOR LGBTQ EQUALITY.

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WE STRENGTHEN SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVEMENTS THROUGH CINEMATIC STORYTELLING AND CATALYZE COLLABORATIVE NETWORKS OF ARTISTS AND ACTIVISTS.

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

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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.

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AID FOR AIDS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (AFA)IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS (PLWHAS)IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES AND WHO ARE IMMIGRANTS TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. WE WORK TO EMPOWER PLWHAS, THEIR CAREGIVERS, AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE BY PROVIDING ACCESS

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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.