What can you do to help lift up your community? As Fred Rogers of children's TV fame once said, "Look for the helpers." Here is a list of some of the helpers in our communities. If you know of any that should be added to this list, let us know in the comments.
Memphis
Alliance for Non-Profit Excellence
Address
1919 Lynnfield Rd #200
Memphis, TN 38119
Phone: 901-684-6605
1919 Lynnfield Rd #200
Memphis, TN 38119
Phone: 901-684-6605
Website: https://www.npexcellence.org/
Email: info@npexcellence.org
Facebook, Twitter: @npexcellence
Email: info@npexcellence.org
Facebook, Twitter: @npexcellence
From their website:
“Nonprofits are vital to our local economy, and we often step in the gap to provide social services and support that other entities cannot. Without nonprofits, our community would not be as robust, beautiful, welcoming, and caring. We make the Mid-South a great place to live and work, we employ thousands of people, and we save thousands in tax dollars from offset governmental costs. Just last year, we conducted groundbreaking research about the impact Tennessee nonprofits have in the fields of employment, revenue, and industry impact. There is no doubt that strong nonprofits are a crucial component of a strong community.”
“Nonprofits are vital to our local economy, and we often step in the gap to provide social services and support that other entities cannot. Without nonprofits, our community would not be as robust, beautiful, welcoming, and caring. We make the Mid-South a great place to live and work, we employ thousands of people, and we save thousands in tax dollars from offset governmental costs. Just last year, we conducted groundbreaking research about the impact Tennessee nonprofits have in the fields of employment, revenue, and industry impact. There is no doubt that strong nonprofits are a crucial component of a strong community.”
Arts Memphis
Website: https://www.artsmemphis.org/
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @ArtsMemphis
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @ArtsMemphis
From their website:
ArtsMemphis provides funding, mentoring, and advocacy on behalf of the arts in Shelby County. In 2017, we've awarded over 150 grants to more than 80 local organizations and artists. The groups and programs that we support reach more than 1.5 million audience members, including 200,000 students. What's more, our investments benefit some 3,500 artists in our community."
ArtsMemphis provides funding, mentoring, and advocacy on behalf of the arts in Shelby County. In 2017, we've awarded over 150 grants to more than 80 local organizations and artists. The groups and programs that we support reach more than 1.5 million audience members, including 200,000 students. What's more, our investments benefit some 3,500 artists in our community."
Black Lives Matter
Website: https://www.facebook.com/blmmemphis/
Facebook, Twitter: @blmmemphis
Facebook, Twitter: @blmmemphis
From their website: "We exist to dismantle systems that oppress us. We affirm all Black folks and their varied identities, including religion, gender, and sexual orientation."
Bridges
Address:
477 North Fifth Street
Memphis, TN 38105
Phone: 901-452-5600
477 North Fifth Street
Memphis, TN 38105
Phone: 901-452-5600
Website: http://bridgesusa.org/
Email: info@bridgesusa.org
Facebook, Twitter: @bridgesusa
Facebook, Twitter: @bridgesusa
From their website:
“Our philosophy is that youth deserve to be respected and recognized for the positive role they can play in making Memphis a better place to live, work and play. To properly equip our youth to play a leading role, they need to learn to embrace diversity and inclusion. Yet, in greater Memphis, young people’s day-to-day interactions and relationships are racially, ethnically, socially, economically and/or religiously segregated. These are huge divides that block collaboration, trust-building, mutual understanding and empathy that are so vital to effective community building.”
“Our philosophy is that youth deserve to be respected and recognized for the positive role they can play in making Memphis a better place to live, work and play. To properly equip our youth to play a leading role, they need to learn to embrace diversity and inclusion. Yet, in greater Memphis, young people’s day-to-day interactions and relationships are racially, ethnically, socially, economically and/or religiously segregated. These are huge divides that block collaboration, trust-building, mutual understanding and empathy that are so vital to effective community building.”
Facing History and Ourselves
Address:
115 Huling Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: 901-452-1776
115 Huling Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: 901-452-1776
Website: https://www.facinghistory.org/about-us/offices/memphis
Social media: @facingmemphis
Social media: @facingmemphis
From their website:
“Since our Memphis office opened in 1992, Facing History has provided professional development and resources for over 3,439 area teachers. Our content and methodology enhance the goals and objectives of Tennessee's state frameworks, including history/social science and English/language arts, and the Common Core State Standards. Our semester-long Facing History high school elective course has been certified by the Tennessee Department of Education and is currently taught in 25 high schools. The Shelby County Schools have adopted Facing History units as a mandate for the social studies curriculum in grades 6-8. We also have a robust presence in over 30 independent and parochial schools. Our program staff works also works with schools in Chattanooga, TN and Louisville, KY."
“Since our Memphis office opened in 1992, Facing History has provided professional development and resources for over 3,439 area teachers. Our content and methodology enhance the goals and objectives of Tennessee's state frameworks, including history/social science and English/language arts, and the Common Core State Standards. Our semester-long Facing History high school elective course has been certified by the Tennessee Department of Education and is currently taught in 25 high schools. The Shelby County Schools have adopted Facing History units as a mandate for the social studies curriculum in grades 6-8. We also have a robust presence in over 30 independent and parochial schools. Our program staff works also works with schools in Chattanooga, TN and Louisville, KY."
Hattiloo Theatere
Address:
37 South Cooper
Memphis, TN 38104
Phone: 901.525.0009
37 South Cooper
Memphis, TN 38104
Phone: 901.525.0009
From their website:
"As the only freestanding Black repertory theatre in five surrounding states, Hattiloo has developed a strong regional audience (32% in 2015). Hattiloo is known for offering high-quality, free programming and performances staged throughout the city, engaging over 5,000 people each year. The evolution of its artistic vision and programming, and the success of its business model has made Hattiloo a sought-after resource nationwide."
"As the only freestanding Black repertory theatre in five surrounding states, Hattiloo has developed a strong regional audience (32% in 2015). Hattiloo is known for offering high-quality, free programming and performances staged throughout the city, engaging over 5,000 people each year. The evolution of its artistic vision and programming, and the success of its business model has made Hattiloo a sought-after resource nationwide."
"Maya Angelou said during an interview, “We have some impulse to explain who we are... There’s something, which impels us to show our inner-souls.” Hattiloo presents plays that fulfill this human need by revealing the ‘inner-soul’ of the Black community. Our plays are for some people a means of self-examination; and for others they are eye-openers."
Hospitality Hub
Address:
82 N Second St.
Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: 901-522-1808
82 N Second St.
Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: 901-522-1808
Website: http://www.hospitalityhub.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hospitality-Hub-of-Memphis-404640723028727/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hospitality-Hub-of-Memphis-404640723028727/
Email: info@hospitalityhub.org
From their website:
“The Hospitality HUB is a hospitality, counseling, and resource center for homeless persons and those imminently homeless located in downtown Memphis at 82 N. Second Street. Opening its doors in May 2007, the Hospitality HUB was founded by the Downtown Churches Association (DCA) out of a desire to establish a centralized hub of information and services for homeless persons in Memphis and Shelby County. The HUB is unique in that it serves as a point of entry into the larger network of services offered to the homeless throughout the city. While we are duly proud of our professional paid staff, the Hub owes much of its success to an active roster of volunteers. More than 30 volunteers serve actively at the Hub. During operating hours, 8 to 10 volunteers are present, performing a variety of functions, including serving as intake counselors. Some of our volunteers and two of our staff members are formerly homeless, and are thus able to provide important peer-level support and understanding.”
“The Hospitality HUB is a hospitality, counseling, and resource center for homeless persons and those imminently homeless located in downtown Memphis at 82 N. Second Street. Opening its doors in May 2007, the Hospitality HUB was founded by the Downtown Churches Association (DCA) out of a desire to establish a centralized hub of information and services for homeless persons in Memphis and Shelby County. The HUB is unique in that it serves as a point of entry into the larger network of services offered to the homeless throughout the city. While we are duly proud of our professional paid staff, the Hub owes much of its success to an active roster of volunteers. More than 30 volunteers serve actively at the Hub. During operating hours, 8 to 10 volunteers are present, performing a variety of functions, including serving as intake counselors. Some of our volunteers and two of our staff members are formerly homeless, and are thus able to provide important peer-level support and understanding.”
Just City
Website: http://justcity.org/
Phone 901-206-2226
From their website:
“Our mission is to advance policies and programs within Shelby County and the State of Tennessee that strengthen the right to counsel and mitigate the damage caused to families and neighborhoods as a result of contact with the criminal justice system. We aspire to be a powerful, independent voice to support the individuals, children, and families who are, or have been in contact with, the criminal justice system; to advocate for strong, consistent adult and children’s right to counsel policies; and to accelerate community-driven solutions to the problems presented by the criminal justice system.”
“Our mission is to advance policies and programs within Shelby County and the State of Tennessee that strengthen the right to counsel and mitigate the damage caused to families and neighborhoods as a result of contact with the criminal justice system. We aspire to be a powerful, independent voice to support the individuals, children, and families who are, or have been in contact with, the criminal justice system; to advocate for strong, consistent adult and children’s right to counsel policies; and to accelerate community-driven solutions to the problems presented by the criminal justice system.”
League of Women Voters
From their website:
The League is dedicated to ensuring that all eligible voters – particularly those from traditionally underrepresented or underserved communities, including first-time voters, non-college youth, new citizens, minorities, the elderly and low-income Americans – have the opportunity and the information to exercise their right to vote."
The League is dedicated to ensuring that all eligible voters – particularly those from traditionally underrepresented or underserved communities, including first-time voters, non-college youth, new citizens, minorities, the elderly and low-income Americans – have the opportunity and the information to exercise their right to vote."
Literacy Mid-South
Address:
P.O. Box 111229
Memphis , TN 38111-1229
Phone: 901-201-6034
P.O. Box 111229
Memphis , TN 38111-1229
Phone: 901-201-6034
From their website:
“The mission of Literacy Mid-South is to provide literacy resources to learners of all backgrounds and ages. Our organization serves all of the Mid-South, from adults to children. Literacy Mid-South improves the quality of life in our community through education by providing literacy programs for adults and children as well as a network of collaborative projects with some of the Mid-South's finest educational organizations. Our organization was formed to help people of all ages and backgrounds achieve the critical literacy skills they need to navigate the world. We are a group of passionate staff, volunteers, board, and community organizations dedicated to making the Mid-South a community actively engaged in continuous learning.“
“The mission of Literacy Mid-South is to provide literacy resources to learners of all backgrounds and ages. Our organization serves all of the Mid-South, from adults to children. Literacy Mid-South improves the quality of life in our community through education by providing literacy programs for adults and children as well as a network of collaborative projects with some of the Mid-South's finest educational organizations. Our organization was formed to help people of all ages and backgrounds achieve the critical literacy skills they need to navigate the world. We are a group of passionate staff, volunteers, board, and community organizations dedicated to making the Mid-South a community actively engaged in continuous learning.“
MICAH
Website:https://www.micahmemphis.org/
Email:MICAHpartnership@gmail.com
Twitter: @MICAH_901
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1729977367247756/
Twitter: @MICAH_901
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1729977367247756/
From their website:
MICAH (Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope) is a newly organized group working toward better outcomes for youth, economic equity, and criminal justice reform in Memphis. MICAH is interfaith. It hopes to address these issues with a unified voice and strategy, rather than each church, synagogue, mosque, or community organization having a committee that works on these issues independently and without communication or coordination. The purpose of MICAH is not to replace each congregation or community organization's efforts, but instead, to amplify the voice and the impact by working together.
MICAH (Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope) is a newly organized group working toward better outcomes for youth, economic equity, and criminal justice reform in Memphis. MICAH is interfaith. It hopes to address these issues with a unified voice and strategy, rather than each church, synagogue, mosque, or community organization having a committee that works on these issues independently and without communication or coordination. The purpose of MICAH is not to replace each congregation or community organization's efforts, but instead, to amplify the voice and the impact by working together.
"MICAH follows the community organizing methodology of the Gamaliel Foundation. Gamaliel has worked successfully with communities across the country, including Nashville, where NOAH (Nashville Organized for Action and Hope) has become a force for change and an influencer of community policy on affordable housing, criminal justice, and economic equity. We encourage you to check out NOAH as an example of this methodology in action. MICAH will likely follow a similar strategy, but with a focus on Memphis’ specific needs, as determined by our membership."
Mid-South Peace & Justice Center
Address:
3573 Southern Ave.
Memphis, TN 38111
Phone: 901-725-4990
3573 Southern Ave.
Memphis, TN 38111
Phone: 901-725-4990
Website: https://midsouthpeace.org/
Facebook, Twitter: @midsouthpeace
Facebook, Twitter: @midsouthpeace
Email: center@midsouthpeace.org
From their website:
“Founded in 1982, the Mid-South Peace and Justice Center is a multi-issue, multi-race organization whose mission is to engage, organize, and mobilize communities to realize social justice through nonviolent action. Our existence has been prompted by the chronic problems of social and economic injustice prevalent in the Delta South and especially in Memphis.
“Founded in 1982, the Mid-South Peace and Justice Center is a multi-issue, multi-race organization whose mission is to engage, organize, and mobilize communities to realize social justice through nonviolent action. Our existence has been prompted by the chronic problems of social and economic injustice prevalent in the Delta South and especially in Memphis.
“For 35 years, the Mid-South Peace and Justice Center has worked to educate and train new community leaders to lead campaigns for racial, economic, environmental and social justice. Current programs of the Mid South Peace and Justice Center work to assist the diverse needs of impoverished communities and address the root causes of injustice in Memphis.
“We believe the response to the challenge of violence can only be found by addressing inter-related causes of injustice such as poverty, racism, and unequal access to resources necessary to meet basic human needs. We have worked throughout our history to take action on issues identified as important by our community.”
MLK50
Address:
National Civil Rights Museum
450 Mulberry St.
Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: 901-521-9699
National Civil Rights Museum
450 Mulberry St.
Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: 901-521-9699
Website: http://mlk50.civilrightsmuseum.org/
Facebook, Twitter: @NCRMuseum, #MLK50NCRM
Facebook, Twitter: @NCRMuseum, #MLK50NCRM
From their website:
“The National Civil Rights Museum, located at the historic Lorraine Motel, recognizes that the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination demands a significant commemoration. Because of Dr. King’s influence not only for minorities, but also for all people in the United States and worldwide, we are observing his legacy year-round with signature events and activities aimed at remembering Dr. King while motivating and activating change.
“The National Civil Rights Museum, located at the historic Lorraine Motel, recognizes that the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination demands a significant commemoration. Because of Dr. King’s influence not only for minorities, but also for all people in the United States and worldwide, we are observing his legacy year-round with signature events and activities aimed at remembering Dr. King while motivating and activating change.
The museum, in conjunction with partner organizations and civil rights leaders across the country, will structure its events and activities to encourage others to continue the Civil Rights Movement while focusing on the theme, “MLK50 - Where Do We Go From Here.”
Each event, activity and shared story will help us encourage activism and spark change as we lead up to April 4, 2018, the date of Dr. King’s 1968 assassination.“
MLK50: Justice Through Journalism
Website: https://mlk50.com/
Twitter, Facebook: @MLK50Memphis
Twitter, Facebook: @MLK50Memphis
From their website:
“A nonprofit reporting project about economic justice. Supported by the Center for Community Change. In partnership with the National Civil Rights Museum’s MLK50 commemoration. We dream. We disrupt. We persist.”
“A nonprofit reporting project about economic justice. Supported by the Center for Community Change. In partnership with the National Civil Rights Museum’s MLK50 commemoration. We dream. We disrupt. We persist.”
Volunteer Memphis
From their website:
Volunteer Memphis is a project of Leadership Memphis. “We are at the heart of volunteering, building capacity for effective volunteering and connecting people with opportunities to serve throughout Memphis and Shelby County. We work with nonprofits, churches, schools, corporations, and other groups that engage volunteers to make community programs stronger.
Volunteer Memphis is a project of Leadership Memphis. “We are at the heart of volunteering, building capacity for effective volunteering and connecting people with opportunities to serve throughout Memphis and Shelby County. We work with nonprofits, churches, schools, corporations, and other groups that engage volunteers to make community programs stronger.
“We help individuals, families, corporate teams and community groups strengthen Memphis and the Mid-South through service at more than 200 nonprofit organizations and schools. Our volunteers are at work every day of the year tutoring and mentoring children, helping individuals and families make pathways out of poverty, improving our Memphis and Shelby County environment and more. Volunteer Memphis is also an affiliate of the HandsOn Network, an association of 250 volunteer service organizations across 16 countries.”
Women’s Foundation for A Greater Memphis
Address:
One Commerce Square
40 S. Main Street Suite 2280
Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: 901-578-9346
One Commerce Square
40 S. Main Street Suite 2280
Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: 901-578-9346
From their website:
“For 22 years, The Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis (WFGM) has played a major role as a backbone organization aligning people, resources, and coordinating community-based services through the two-generation approach to reduce poverty in Memphis.”
“For 22 years, The Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis (WFGM) has played a major role as a backbone organization aligning people, resources, and coordinating community-based services through the two-generation approach to reduce poverty in Memphis.”
YWCA
Address:
766 S. Highland Street
Memphis, TN 38111-4249
Phone: 901-323-2211
766 S. Highland Street
Memphis, TN 38111-4249
Phone: 901-323-2211
Website: http://www.memphisywca.org/
Facebook: @YWCA.GreaterMemphis
Facebook: @YWCA.GreaterMemphis
From their Website:
"The YWCA of Greater Memphis is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. "Locally, the YWCA is committed to the national and regional mission of the YWCA with an emphasis on meeting the critical, unmet needs of women, children and families."
"The YWCA of Greater Memphis is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. "Locally, the YWCA is committed to the national and regional mission of the YWCA with an emphasis on meeting the critical, unmet needs of women, children and families."
Atlanta
Atlanta Mission
Website: http://atlantamission.org/
Phone: 404-588-4000
Facebook: @atlantamission
Instagram, Twitter: @ATLmission
From their website:
“Atlanta Mission meets each person where they are, in their unique circumstances, to provide customized services to help them overcome the cause of their homelessness.
“Atlanta Mission meets each person where they are, in their unique circumstances, to provide customized services to help them overcome the cause of their homelessness.
We believe that a relationship with Christ is the key to restoration, redemption, and sustainable change for everyone. We invest in the spiritual, personal, and professional development of people, restoring and equipping them to intentional living. We believe that in empowering and coaching people toward excellence, we impact the quality of all we do.”
The Junior League of Atlanta
Website: https://www.jlatlanta.org/
Phone: 404-261-7799
Email: info@jlatlanta.org
Facebook: @juniorleagueatlanta
Instagram, Twitter: @jlatlanta
From their website:
“The Junior League of Atlanta respects, values and celebrates the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. We welcome all women who value our Mission and aim to create and retain a membership representing all socio-demographic aspects of our community. We believe that bringing diverse women together allows us to collectively and more effectively address the issues that face our communities. We are committed to supporting inclusive environments and strive for Junior League of Atlanta’s partners, strategies and investments to reflect these core values.”
“The Junior League of Atlanta respects, values and celebrates the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. We welcome all women who value our Mission and aim to create and retain a membership representing all socio-demographic aspects of our community. We believe that bringing diverse women together allows us to collectively and more effectively address the issues that face our communities. We are committed to supporting inclusive environments and strive for Junior League of Atlanta’s partners, strategies and investments to reflect these core values.”
Center for Civil and Human Rights
Website: https://www.civilandhumanrights.org/
Phone: 678.999.8990
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @ctr4chr
From their website:
“The mission of The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is to empower people to take the protection of every human’s rights personally. Through sharing stories of courage and struggle around the world, The Center encourages visitors to gain a deeper understanding of the role they play in helping to protect the rights of all people.
“The mission of The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is to empower people to take the protection of every human’s rights personally. Through sharing stories of courage and struggle around the world, The Center encourages visitors to gain a deeper understanding of the role they play in helping to protect the rights of all people.
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights harnesses Atlanta’s legacy of civil rights to strengthen the worldwide movement for human rights. Atlanta played a unique leadership role in the American Civil Rights Movement. Through harnessing Atlanta’s legacy and galvanizing the corporate, faith-based, public-sector and university communities, The Center serves as the ideal place to reflect on the past, transform the present and inspire the future.”
National Action Network
Website: http://nationalactionnetwork.net/
Phone: (678) 732-0405
Facebook, Instagram: @nationalactionnetwork
Twitter: @NationalAction
From their website:
“National Action Network is one of the leading civil rights organizations in the Nation with chapters throughout the entire United States. Founded in 1991 by Reverend Al Sharpton, NAN works within the spirit and tradition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to promote a modern civil rights agenda that includes the fight for one standard of justice, decency and equal opportunities for all people regardless of race, religion, nationality or gender.”
“National Action Network is one of the leading civil rights organizations in the Nation with chapters throughout the entire United States. Founded in 1991 by Reverend Al Sharpton, NAN works within the spirit and tradition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to promote a modern civil rights agenda that includes the fight for one standard of justice, decency and equal opportunities for all people regardless of race, religion, nationality or gender.”
Georgia Council for the Arts
Website: http://gaarts.org/
Phone: (404) 962-4000
Facebook: @GeorgiaCouncilfortheArts
From their website:
“Georgia Council for the Arts empowers the arts industry in Georgia and artists around the state to cultivate healthy, vibrant communities that are rich in civic participation, cultural experiences and economic prosperity. As a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Georgia Council for the Arts provides grant funding, programs and services statewide that support this vital industry, preserve our cultural heritage and create increased access to high quality arts experiences.”
“Georgia Council for the Arts empowers the arts industry in Georgia and artists around the state to cultivate healthy, vibrant communities that are rich in civic participation, cultural experiences and economic prosperity. As a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Georgia Council for the Arts provides grant funding, programs and services statewide that support this vital industry, preserve our cultural heritage and create increased access to high quality arts experiences.”
Hands On Atlanta
Website: https://www.handsonatlanta.org/
Phone: (404) 979-2800
Facebook, Twitter: @handsonatlanta
Instagram: @handsonatl
From their website:
“At Hands On Atlanta, we tackle greater Atlanta's most pressing needs by igniting a passion for service and creating life-long community volunteers. Meaningful volunteer service is essential to creating a vibrant democratic society. The power of each person taking action changes the world. Diversity of serving together builds bridges and creates a platform for mutual respect.”
“At Hands On Atlanta, we tackle greater Atlanta's most pressing needs by igniting a passion for service and creating life-long community volunteers. Meaningful volunteer service is essential to creating a vibrant democratic society. The power of each person taking action changes the world. Diversity of serving together builds bridges and creates a platform for mutual respect.”
Atlanta Community Food Bank
Website: https://acfb.org/
Phone: (404) 892-9822
Facebook: @atlfoodbank
Twitter, Instagram: @ACFB
From their website:
“The mission of the Atlanta Community Food Bank is to fight hunger by engaging, educating and empowering our community. While our core work is food distribution, our efforts extend far beyond that. Our mission is lived out every day through seven projects that help engage, educate and empower both people in need and those who want to help. From supporting community gardens to assisting people in finding economic security, the Food Bank covers a wide range of opportunities for people to learn and get involved.”
“The mission of the Atlanta Community Food Bank is to fight hunger by engaging, educating and empowering our community. While our core work is food distribution, our efforts extend far beyond that. Our mission is lived out every day through seven projects that help engage, educate and empower both people in need and those who want to help. From supporting community gardens to assisting people in finding economic security, the Food Bank covers a wide range of opportunities for people to learn and get involved.”
Georgia Equality
Website: http://georgiaequality.org/
Phone: 404.523.3070
Email: geinfo@georgiaequality.org
Facebook, Twitter: @GAEquality
From their website:
“Georgia Equality’s mission is to advance fairness, safety and opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities and our allies throughout the state. We are two organizations – united with a common vision but serving unique functions in our work to achieve equality. Georgia Equality, Inc. works year-round to pass pro-equality legislation and elect fair-minded elected officials. Through the Equality Foundation of Georgia, we conduct voter registration and educational activities, provide information to decision makers, and work to organize and mobilize LGBT residents and allies to advance equality in urban, suburban, and rural communities across the state.”
“Georgia Equality’s mission is to advance fairness, safety and opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities and our allies throughout the state. We are two organizations – united with a common vision but serving unique functions in our work to achieve equality. Georgia Equality, Inc. works year-round to pass pro-equality legislation and elect fair-minded elected officials. Through the Equality Foundation of Georgia, we conduct voter registration and educational activities, provide information to decision makers, and work to organize and mobilize LGBT residents and allies to advance equality in urban, suburban, and rural communities across the state.”
Georgia Humanities
Website: https://www.georgiahumanities.org/
Phone: 404.523.6220
Facebook: @georgiahumanitiescouncil
Twitter, Instagram: @gahumanities
From their website:
“We collaborate with others to preserve and promote the rich cultural stories, treasures, and values of our state and its people. Our work nurtures Georgians’ understanding of ourselves and of our state’s place in history and in the world, and it fosters thoughtful and engaged citizenship.”
“We collaborate with others to preserve and promote the rich cultural stories, treasures, and values of our state and its people. Our work nurtures Georgians’ understanding of ourselves and of our state’s place in history and in the world, and it fosters thoughtful and engaged citizenship.”
The Atlanta Women’s Foundation
Website: https://atlantawomen.org/
Phone: 404.577.5000
Facebook: @atlantawomen
Instagram, Twitter: @atlwomensfdn
From their website:
“The Atlanta Women’s Foundation’s mission is to be a catalyst for change in the lives of women and girls and to end generational poverty. Our objective is to strengthen the network of nonprofits providing effective comprehensive services and eliminating systemic barriers impacting economically vulnerable girls and women.”
“The Atlanta Women’s Foundation’s mission is to be a catalyst for change in the lives of women and girls and to end generational poverty. Our objective is to strengthen the network of nonprofits providing effective comprehensive services and eliminating systemic barriers impacting economically vulnerable girls and women.”
Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill
NC Justice Center
Address: 224 S Dawson St
Raleigh, NC 27601
Raleigh, NC 27601
Website: http://www.ncjustice.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ncjustice
Twitter: @ncjustice
Phone: 919.856.2570
From their website:
"The North Carolina Justice Center is one of the state’s preeminent voices for economic and social justice. As a leading progressive research and advocacy organization, our mission is to eliminate poverty in North Carolina by ensuring that every household in the state has access to the resources, services and fair treatment it needs to achieve economic security."
"The North Carolina Justice Center is one of the state’s preeminent voices for economic and social justice. As a leading progressive research and advocacy organization, our mission is to eliminate poverty in North Carolina by ensuring that every household in the state has access to the resources, services and fair treatment it needs to achieve economic security."
El Pueblo
Address:2321 Crabtree Blvd.
Suite 105, Raleigh, NC 27604
Suite 105, Raleigh, NC 27604
Website: http://elpueblo.org/
Phone: 919.835.1525
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElPuebloInc
Twitter: @elpuebloinc
From their website:
"Our mission is for Latinos to achieve positive social change through building consciousness, capacity, and community action."
"Our mission is for Latinos to achieve positive social change through building consciousness, capacity, and community action."
NC NAACP/Historic Thousands on Jones Street (HKonJ)
Address: P.O. Box 335
Durham, NC 27702
Durham, NC 27702
Phone: 919-682-4700
Website: http://ncnaacp.org
Twitter: @ncnaacp
From their website:
"Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities. The North Carolina Conference of NAACP Branches is 70 years old this year and is made up of over 100 Adult, Youth and College NAACP units across the state, convenes the more the 150 members of the Historic Thousands on Jones Street (HKonJ) Peoples Assembly Coalition, and is the architect of the Moral Monday & Forward Together Movement."
"Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities. The North Carolina Conference of NAACP Branches is 70 years old this year and is made up of over 100 Adult, Youth and College NAACP units across the state, convenes the more the 150 members of the Historic Thousands on Jones Street (HKonJ) Peoples Assembly Coalition, and is the architect of the Moral Monday & Forward Together Movement."
American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina
Address:P.O. Box 28004
Raleigh, NC 27611
Raleigh, NC 27611
Phone: 919-834-3466
Website: https://www.acluofnorthcarolina.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ACLUNC/
Twitter: @aclu_nc
From their website:
"Since 1965, the ACLU of North Carolina has been our state’s guardian of liberty – working in courts, the General Assembly, and communities to protect and advance civil rights and civil liberties for all North Carolinians. A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with more than 30,000 members across the state, the ACLU of North Carolina is a state affiliate of the national American Civil Liberties Union."
"Since 1965, the ACLU of North Carolina has been our state’s guardian of liberty – working in courts, the General Assembly, and communities to protect and advance civil rights and civil liberties for all North Carolinians. A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with more than 30,000 members across the state, the ACLU of North Carolina is a state affiliate of the national American Civil Liberties Union."
Carolina Justice Policy Center
Address: PO Box 309
Durham, NC 27702
Durham, NC 27702
Phone: 919.682.1149
Website: http://justicepolicycenter.org/
Twitter: @cjpc1975
From their website:
"For the past 40 years, the Carolina Justice Policy Center has worked on a wide range of policy issues including sentencing reform, developing and improving community-based corrections programs, and addressing critical problems in the use of the death penalty."
"For the past 40 years, the Carolina Justice Policy Center has worked on a wide range of policy issues including sentencing reform, developing and improving community-based corrections programs, and addressing critical problems in the use of the death penalty."
Common Cause NC
Address: 907 Glenwood Ave
Raleigh, NC 27605
Raleigh, NC 27605
Phone: 919.836.0027
Website: http://commoncausenc.org/
Twitter: @commoncausenc
From their website:
"Common Cause North Carolina is a Raleigh-based nonprofit and nonpartisan organization dedicated to encouraging citizen participation in democracy. We are proudly part of the national Common Cause grassroots network of 700,000 members and supporters in 35 states."
"Common Cause North Carolina is a Raleigh-based nonprofit and nonpartisan organization dedicated to encouraging citizen participation in democracy. We are proudly part of the national Common Cause grassroots network of 700,000 members and supporters in 35 states."
Democracy North Carolina
Address:1821 Green Street
Durham, NC
Durham, NC
Phone: 919.286.6000
Website: https://democracync.org/
Twitter: @democracync
From their website:
"Democracy North Carolina is a nonpartisan organization that uses research, organizing, and advocacy to increase voter participation, reduce the influence of big money in politics and achieve a government that is truly of the people, by the people and for the people. Democracy NC grew out of Democracy South which began as a project of the Institute for Southern Studies. For more than 20 years, we’ve taken on powerful industries and political leaders, regardless of party, and promoted reforms that expand public involvement in the political process. Here are highlights of some research reports, as well as formal complaints that we’ve filed against Democrats and Republicans since 1991."
"Democracy North Carolina is a nonpartisan organization that uses research, organizing, and advocacy to increase voter participation, reduce the influence of big money in politics and achieve a government that is truly of the people, by the people and for the people. Democracy NC grew out of Democracy South which began as a project of the Institute for Southern Studies. For more than 20 years, we’ve taken on powerful industries and political leaders, regardless of party, and promoted reforms that expand public involvement in the political process. Here are highlights of some research reports, as well as formal complaints that we’ve filed against Democrats and Republicans since 1991."
El Centro Hispano
Address: 2000 Chapel Hill Road
Suite 26A, Durham, NC 27707
Suite 26A, Durham, NC 27707
Phone: 919.687.4635
Website: https://www.elcentronc.org/
Twitter: @elcentrohispano
From their website:
"El Centro Hispano works to strengthen the community, build bridges and advocate for equity and inclusion for Hispanics/Latinos in the Triangle Area of North Carolina.
"El Centro Hispano works to strengthen the community, build bridges and advocate for equity and inclusion for Hispanics/Latinos in the Triangle Area of North Carolina.
Equality NC
Address: 5 W Hargett St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: 919.829.0343
Website: http://equalitync.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/equalitync/
Twitter: @equalitync
From their website:
"Securing equal rights and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer North Carolinians."
"Securing equal rights and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer North Carolinians."
LGBT Center of Raleigh
Address: 324 S Harrington St, Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: 919.832.4484
Website: https://www.lgbtcenterofraleigh.com/
Twitter: @lgbtcenteral
From their website:
"To strengthen individual and community development through social and educational activities; to facilitate the incubation of supportive services and groups; and to identify needs and advocate for resources benefiting the diverse population of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, their friends and supporters within and beyond central North Carolina."
"To strengthen individual and community development through social and educational activities; to facilitate the incubation of supportive services and groups; and to identify needs and advocate for resources benefiting the diverse population of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, their friends and supporters within and beyond central North Carolina."