Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy Nonprofits in Massachusetts

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WMA IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION COMPRISED OF WOMEN WHO HAVE SERVED OR ARE SERVING HONORABLY IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS REGULAR OR RESERVE COMPONENTS AS WELL AS THE FMF CERTIFIED NAVY CHAPLAINS AND CORPSMEN. WMA CONDUCTS CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS AND MILITARY VETERANS, SERVICE PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT VETERANS, A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE GRANTS OF EMERGENCY FUNDS TO VETERANS IN NEED, AND MATCHING FUNDS AND GRANTS TO CHAPTERS THAT ARE SUPPORTING VETERANS PROGRAMS.

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A HEALTHIER DEMOCRACY, INC. DBA VOT-ER, INC. ENVISIONS A HEALTHY COUNTRY POWERED BY A MORE INCLUSIVE AMERICAN DEMOCRACY.

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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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MUCKROCK IS A NON-PROFIT, COLLABORATIVE NEWS SITE THAT BRINGS TOGETHER JOURNALISTS, RESEARCHERS, ACTIVISTS, AND REGULAR CITIZENS TO REQUEST, ANALYZE, AND SHARE GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS, MAKING POLITICS MORE TRANSPARENT

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PROJECT CITIZENSHIP IS A NONPROFIT AGENCY THAT PROVIDES FREE, HIGH QUALITY SERVICES TO LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENTS TO HELP THEM BECOME U.S. CITIZENS. PROJECT CITIZENSHIP OFFERS FREE WORKSHOPS, ELIGIBILITY SCREENING, APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, LEGAL REFERRALS AND ALL MATERIALS NEEDED TO APPLY FOR U.S. CITIZENSHIP. IN ADDITION, PROJECT CITIZENSHIP WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMUNITY-BASED PARTNERS IN NEW ENGLAND TO PROVIDE A RANGE OF SUPPORT SERVICES, CIVICS INSTRUCTION, APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, AND ESOL CLASSES.

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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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TO SUPPORT PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD TO ADVANCE LEGAL FRAMEWORKS TO REALIZE THEIR RIGHTS.

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The goal of this organization is to support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures which protect the rights and interests of individuals who have newly arrived in the country or which govern the process by which individuals and families are granted permission to immigrate.

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THE PROJECT ON PREDATORY STUDENT LENDING IS THE LEADING LEGAL ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING STUDENTS AGAINST THE PREDATORY FOR-PROFIT COLLEGE INDUSTRY AND THE POLICIES THAT ENABLE THE INDUSTRY TO EXPLOIT THE PROMISE OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO CHEAT STUDENT BORROWERS AND TAXPAYERS.

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CREATE, SUSTAIN, AND ADVOCATE FOR PROGRAMS, POLICIES, AND SERVICES FOR THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY.

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REPRODUCTIVE EQUITY NOW FOUNDATION, INC. FOCUSES ITS EFFORTS ON RESEARCH AND PUBLIC EDUCATION ABOUT EQUITABLE ACCESS TO THE FULL SPECTRUM OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE REGARDLESS OF RACE, ETHNICITY, INCOME, ZIP CODE, GENDER, AGE, IMMIGRATION STATUS, ABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR RELIGION. ADVANCING REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE AND ELIMINATING BARRIERS TO SAFE, LEGAL ABORTION CARE ARE CENTRAL TO THE MISSION. THE FOUNDATION USES RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND, ESPECIALLY VOTERS, AND SHINE A LIGHT ON BARRIERS TO ACCESS THAT MUST BE REMOVED TO CREATE TRUE REPRODUCTIVE EQUITY.

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MASSACHUSETTS ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN, INC. ("MAC") IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO REMOVING BARRIERS TO EDUCATIONAL AND LIFE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH. WE DO SO BY ADVOCATING FOR AND PARTNERING WITH STUDENTS AND FAMILIES; TRANSFORMING SCHOOL CULTURES TO BE INCLUSIVE, SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE; AND CREATING SYSTEMIC CHANGE SO ALL CHILDREN AND YOUTH CAN LEARN, REACH THEIR POTENTIAL, AND THRIVE. WE FOCUS OUR ADVOCACY ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO FACE SIGNIFICANT BARRIERS, INEQUITIES, AND/OR DISCRIMINATION BECAUSE OF THEIR ECONOMIC STATUS, DISABILITY, RACE, ETHNICITY/CULTURE, IMMIGRATION STATUS, ENGLISH LEARNER STATUS, AND/OR TRAUMATIC LIFE EXPERIENCES.

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THE ORGANIZATION RECRUITS, TRAINS, SUPERVISES AND SUPPORTS VOLUNTEERS FROM THE COMMUNITY TO BE COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM THAT HAVE BEEN ABUSED OR NEGLECTED. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES WITHIN WORCESTER COUNTY AND THROUGH THE 5 JUVENILE COURTS IN WORCESTER COUNTY (DUDLEY, MILFORD, WORCESTER, FITCHBURG AND LEOMINSTER). THE DEDICATED CORPS OF VOLUNTEERS SERVED ON NUMBEROUS CASES AND ADVOCATED FOR CHILDREN TO QUICKLY MOVE THEM FROM FOSTER CARE TO A PERMANENT, SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE HOME.

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The goal of this organization is to support the passage and enforcement of laws or other social measures that protect the rights of people who have disabilities and maximize their ability to enjoy the same opportunities, resources and privileges as the mainstream population.

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TO STRENGTHEN AND CONNECT THE STATEWIDE NETWORK OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES AND COLLECTIVELY ADVOCATE FOR AN END TO POVERTY.

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NONPROFIT VOTE EQUIPS OUR NATION'S NONPROFITS WITH NONPARTISAN TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO HELP THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVICE TO PARTICIPATE IN VOTING AND DEMOCRACY. NONPROFIT VOTE MANAGES NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY.

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TO ENCOURAGE INFORMED AND ACTIVE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT THROUGH CITIZEN EDUCATION AND VOTERS SERVICE PROJECTS.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND TO PROMOTE A BARRIER-FREE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL.

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TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT NETWORK FOR LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.

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The goal of this organization is to support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures which preserve a womans right to terminate her pregnancy.