Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy Nonprofits in Kentucky

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TO EMPOWER DISABLED INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO LEAD FULFILLED AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES.

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KENTUCKY YOUTH ADVOCATES (KYA) IS THE INDEPENDENT VOICE FOR KENTUCKY'S CHILDREN. WE HAVE OVER FORTY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATING FOR POLICIES THAT GIVE CHILDREN THE BEST POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE WITH A VISION TO MAKE KENTUCKY THE BEST PLACE IN AMERICA TO BE YOUNG. AS A MULTI-ISSUE ORGANIZATION, WE TAKE A HOLISTIC APPROACH THAT KEEPS KIDS IN THE CENTER, ADVOCATING IN THE ARENAS OF ECONOMIC SECURITY, EDUCATION, HEALTH, EARLY CHILDHOOD, CHILD WELFARE, AND JUSTICE. OUR WORK INCLUDES MEETING WITH DECISION-MAKERS IN FRANKFORT AND ACROSS THE STATE, SHARING DATA ON HOW KENTUCKY KIDS ARE FARING, ENGAGING YOUNG LEADERS, AND MOBILIZING ADVOCATES ACROSS THE STATE. WE HELP WORKING FAMILIES MAKE ENDS MEET, PROTECT KIDS FROM ABUSE AND NEGLECT, ENSURE CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO A QUALITY EDUCATION, HELP KIDS GROW UP HEALTHY AND STRONG, AND MORE.

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WE FOCUSED OUR WORK ON PROTECTING ACCESS TO ABORTION CARE AND WORKING TOWARD REFORMS IN THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM. WE ALSO WORKED TO OPERATIONALIZE OUR ORGANIZATIONAL VISION TO CENTER RACIAL JUSTICE IN OUR CIVIL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES WORK.

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TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE COURT-APPOINTED VOLUNTEER ADVOCACY FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN SO THEY CAN THRIVE IN SAFE, PERMANENT HOMES.

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THE NHCSL IS THE PREEMINENT ORGANIZATION SERVING AND REPRESENTING THE INTERESTS OF OVER 400 HISPANIC STATE LEGISLATORS FROM ALL STATES, COMMONWEALTHS, AND TERRITORIES OF THE UNITED STATES. OUR MISSION IS TO SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR JOINT ACTION ON ISSUES OF COMMON CONCERN TO ALL SEGMENTS OF THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY; A FORUM FOR INFORMATION EXCHANGE AND MEMBER NETWORKING; AN INSTITUTE FOR LEADERSHIP TRAINING; A LIAISON WITH SISTER U.S. HISPANIC ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY; A PROMOTER OF PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH BUSINESS AND LABOR; AND A PARTNER WITH HISPANIC STATE OR PROVINCIAL LEGISLATORS AND THEIR ASSOCIATIONS REPRESENTING CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA.

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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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TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT EDUCATION, THEATER, AND OTHER WORKS THAT ADDRESS ISSUES AFFECTING THE GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDERED, AND QUEER COMMUNITY.

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CASA OF OHIO VALLEY, INC.'S MISSION IS TO REPRESENT THE BEST INTERESTS OF CHILDREN WHO ENTER THE COURT SYSTEMS AS A RESULT OF DEPENDENCY, ABUSE OR NEGLECT BY RECRUITING, TRAINING, AND SUPERVISING COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS.

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THE RIGHT TO LIFE EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC WAS INCORPORATED IN 1979 WITH THE PRIMARY GOAL OF EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON ABORTION.

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ASSURING THROUGH EDUCATION EQUAL PROTECTION UNDER THE LAW FOR ALL LIVING HUMANS FROM THE BEGINNING OF THEIR BIOLOGICAL LIFE AT FERTILIZATION UNTIL NATURAL DEATH

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MISSION: TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO CONSIDER BENEFICIAL OPTIONS FOR PREGNANCY AND SEXUAL HEALTH

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WE FOCUSED OUR WORK ON PROTECTING ACCESS TO ABORTION CARE AND WORKING TOWARD REFORM IN THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM.WE ALSO WORKED TO OPERATIONALIZE OUR ORGANIZATIONAL VISION TO CENTER RACIAL JUSTICE IN OUR CIVIL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES WORK.

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TO MOBILIZE THE MORAL POWER OF PEOPLE OF FAITH AND CONSCIENCE TO SAFEGUARD AND ADVANCE REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY. WE DO THIS THROUGH NON-PARTISAN ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS WITH RELATED GOALS.

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THE FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL ENFORCES THE FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING ACT, THE KENTUCKY FAIR HOUSING ACT, AND THE FAIR HOUSING LAWS OF LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY.

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THE CAIN CENTER FOR THE DISABLED, INC. WAS FORMED TO ENGAGE IN AND PROMOTE CHARITABLE, BENEVOLENT, EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, LITERARY, CULTURAL, ATHLETIC AND SCIENTIFIC PURSUITS INVOLVING HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES. SPECIFICALLY, THE ORGANIZATION HAS BUILT AND IS CURRENTLY OPERATING AND MANAGING SEVERAL MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING FACILITIES FOR HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF LIVING QUARTERS, ATTENDANT CARE OPPORTUNITIES AND RECREATIONAL PROJECTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OWNS THE CAIN-BINGHAM APARTMENTS, AN 8-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX LOCATED IN LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY.

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COMMONWEALTH ALLIANCE VOTER ENGAGEMENT COORDINATES AND SUPPORTS GRASSROOTS MOVEMENTS IN BUILDING ORGANIZED PEOPLE POWER AND SHAPING THE POLITICAL CONDITIONS THAT LEAD TO AN EQUITABLE AND THRIVING COMMONWEALTH FOR ALL KENTUCKIANS.

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CASA'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE COURT-APPOINTED VOLUNTEER ADVOCACY FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN SO THAT THEY CAN THRIVE IN SAFE, PERMANENT HOMES.

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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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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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EDUCATING PEOPLE ABOUT FREE SPEECH RIGHTS, FREEDOM OF RELIGION AND THE RIGHT TO LIFE