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LUTHERAN IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE SERVICE
Witnessing to God’s love for all people, LIRS stands with and advocates for migrants and refugees, transforming communities through ministries of service and justice.
Worldwide
Witnessing to God’s love for all people, LIRS stands with and advocates for migrants and refugees, transforming communities through ministries of service and justice.
Worldwide
The Equal Justice Initiative is committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, to challenging racial…
Our mission is to end slavery. We are a nonprofit organization fueled by radical hope that human beings everywhere will…
To ensure that all dependent children in Washington State who need court-appointed special advocates (CASA) have them by promoting, supporting,…
The Innocence Project’s mission is to free the staggering number of innocent people who remain incarcerated, and to bring reform…
Oregon Adaptive Sports provides life-changing outdoor recreation experiences to individuals with disabilities. Participants gain confidence, build self-esteem and strive for…
To live and share our commitment to faith, family and others; To promote awareness, provide hope and meet tangible needs…
Ahimsa House, meaning “nonviolence,” is an organization dedicated to addressing the links between domestic violence and animal abuse. Anywhere in…
Planned Parenthood Southeast believes in the fundamental right of each individual, throughout our service area, to manage his or her…
The Black Lives Matter Global Network is a chapter-based, member-led organization whose mission is to build local power and to…
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National…
Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund is committed to ending discrimination based upon gender identity and expression and to achieving equality…
The National Center for Transgender Equality is the nation’s leading social justice advocacy organization winning life-saving change for transgender people. Nationwide https://transequality.org/
We exist to create the political will for climate solutions by enabling individual breakthroughs in the exercise of personal and…
New Voices promotes the complete health and well-being of Black women and girls in the Greater Pittsburgh Region, Pennsylvania and…
RAICES is a nonprofit agency that promotes justice by providing free and low-cost legal services to underserved immigrant children, families,…
We serve the Hispanic community through our research, policy analysis, and state and national advocacy efforts, as well as in…
Our mission is to strengthen American Indian economies to support healthy Native communities. We invest in and create innovative institutions…
NARF’s objectives are to protect the rights of and seek justice for tribes and Native peoples. United States https://www.narf.org/
Since 2003, the Fund for Global Human Rights has had one goal: to move human rights forward by providing resources…
SAGE leads in addressing issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) aging. In partnership with its constituents and…
Safe Passage Project addresses the unmet needs of immigrant children living in New York by providing legal representation to empower…
SMYRC provides a safe, supervised, harassment-free space for sexual and gender minority youth ages 13-23 who participate in positive activities like…
Our mission is to provide quality educational programming that prevents gender and relationship violence. Working through secondary schools, colleges and…
Taking Back Ourselves is an experiential weekend of recovery for women survivors of incest, sexual assault, sexual trafficking, campus rape,…
Rosie’s Place not only provides meals and shelter but also creates answers for 12,000 women a year through wide-ranging support,…
GiveWell is a nonprofit dedicated to finding outstanding giving opportunities through in-depth analysis. Thousands of hours of research have gone…
The International Rescue Committee provides opportunities for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and other immigrants to…
Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, the nation’s leading policy organization dedicated to researching, writing, enacting, and defending proven…
We work to provide homeless women with two meals a day, hygiene facilities, showers, laundry, medical care, support groups and…
Dedicated to making audio-visual interviews with survivors and witnesses of the Holocaust and other genocides a compelling voice for education…
Honor Flight Chicago (HFC) was founded in 2008 to recognize America’s senior war veterans by flying them to Washington, D.C….
Heartland Alliance advances the human rights and responds to the human needs of endangered populations—particularly the poor, the isolated, and…
ECIRMAC (also known as the Refugee Center) exists to provide services essential to refugee and immigrant resettlement in East-Central Illinois and…
Our mission is to protect the LGBTQ youths from the harms of homelessness and empower them with the tools that…
Maryknoll Lay Missioners is a Catholic organization inspired by the mission of Jesus to live and work with poor communities…
The mission of Jesuit Refugee Service/USA is to accompany, serve and advocate for the rights of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons….
Bugles Across America (BAA) was founded in 2000 as a result of P.L. 106-65 that states that every qualified veteran…
The National Down Syndrome Society is the leading human rights organization for all individuals with Down syndrome. United States http://www.ndss.org/
Using film and media as catalysts for cultural transformation, The Representation Project inspires individuals and communities to challenge and overcome…
To create success life stories among Transgender, Gender Queer and Gender Non-conforming Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual people. Washington, DC casaruby.org
We provide hope to children with heart disease and their families, empower doctors and nurses to treat children in their country of…
Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children promotes early identification and intervention of hearing impairment, and provides learning in a rich…
After sharing the story of the Good Samaritan, Jesus said “Go and do likewise.” That is the mission of Samaritan’s…
Our mission is to help people living in extreme poverty achieve major improvements in their lives that last and spread…
Through the power of volunteer advocacy, CASA of Lexington works to ensure that all victims of child abuse and neglect…
The Epilepsy Foundation leads the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures,…
Stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering profession as…
GO Campaign improves the lives of orphans and vulnerable children around the world by partnering with local heroes to deliver…
We work with your baby in-home, develop their language and listening skills in school and support and educate your family…
The Southern Poverty Law Center is dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable…
The Treatment Advocacy Center is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating barriers to the timely and effective treatment of…
St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Worldwide stjude.org
To catalyze and support research and initiatives for safeguarding life and developing optimistic visions of the future, including positive ways…
We work with scientists, investors, and entrepreneurs to make groundbreaking good food a reality. We focus on clean meat and…
To prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (ADA)…
To ensure every child born with a cleft can lead a full and productive life. Worldwide smiletrain.org
Promoting quality family opportunities for children without regard to race, religion, sex, or ethnic origin, through education, counseling an continuing…
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation is committed to alleviating the suffering caused by mental illness by awarding grants that…
Our mission is to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name. Worldwide compassion.com
To work for the cause and care of disadvantaged older persons and to improve their quality of life. Worldwide america.cry.org
The Sierra Club Foundation promotes efforts to educate and empower people to protect and improve the natural and human environment….
The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide service to people in need, to advocate for justice in social structures,…
To save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. United States lung.org
The Sentencing Project works for a fair and effective U.S. criminal justice system by promoting reforms in sentencing policy, addressing…
The No Kid Hungry campaign connects kids in need with nutritious food and teaches their families how to cook healthy,…
Engineers Without Borders USA builds a better world through engineering projects that empower communities to meet their basic human needs…
The largest LGBT civil rights advocacy group and political lobbying organization in the United States working for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual…
The DC Abortion Fund exists to make reproductive choice a reality by providing financial support for individuals of any age…
The mission of Iowa Safe Schools is to provide safe, supportive, and nurturing learning environments and communities for LGBTQ &…
Emily’s List ignites change by getting pro-choice Democratic women elected to office. United States emilyslist.org
CAIR’s mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that…
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project promotes justice by defending and advancing the rights of immigrants through direct legal services, systemic advocacy,…
To honor and empower wounded warriors. United States woundedwarriorproject.org
The mission of the Brady organization and its Million Mom March is to create a safer America by cutting gun…
The Center for Enriched Living exists so that people with developmental disabilities can be fully included in the community, achieve…
The Retreat’s mission is to provide safety, shelter and support for victims of domestic abuse and to break the cycle…
Operation Gratitude seeks to lift the spirits and meet the evolving needs of the U.S. Military and First Responder communities and…
UnLocal, Inc. seeks to re-imagine the way legal services are delivered to immigrants in New York City. New York City unlocal.org
The Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP) works to guarantee that all people are free to self-determine their gender identity and…
Tirzah International connects and educates women so that they can impact their world with God’s love as they address issues…
Founded in 1981, WaterAid transforms lives by helping people gain access to clean, sustainable water, hygiene and sanitation in the…
The House of Ruth Maryland leads the fight to end violence against women and their children by confronting the attitudes,…
ETAF was established by Elizabeth Taylor in 1991 to provide grants to existing organizations for domestic and international programs that…
The Electronic Frontier Foundation is the leading nonprofit organization defending civil liberties in the digital world. United States eff.org
Covenant Full Potential Development Center (CFPDC) is an outreach program designed to empower Washington, DC Ward 8 residents to identify,…
The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) organizes law students and lawyers to develop and enforce a set of legal and…
For more than 20 years, the Center for Reproductive Rights has used the law to advance reproductive freedom as a…
Islamic Relief USA provides relief and development in a dignified manner regardless of gender, race, or religion, and works to…
Witnessing to God’s love for all people, LIRS stands with and advocates for migrants and refugees, transforming communities through ministries of…
In the face of terror, you can confront fear with preemptive love and remake the world. Step out across enemy lines…
Democracy Now! is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. UNITED STATES…
The Equal Justice Initiative is committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, to challenging racial…
Provides quality, person-centered services and supports to adults with disabilities. Rapid City, South Dakota blackhillsworks.org
Founded in 2010 to honor the memory of Yeardley Love, One Love works with young people across the country to…
The ACLU works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the…
The Genieve Shelter serves families and individuals attempting to escape domestic violence. The Genieve Shelter is committed to providing a…
To establish feeding centers, orphanages, schools and medical clinics in various foreign countries around the world and provide food and…
Step Up delivers compassionate support to people experiencing serious mental illness to help them recover, stabilize, and integrate into the…
Through cutting edge research and diverse programs, The Democracy Collaborative works to carry out a vision of a new economic…
Embracing Dr. King’s philosophy and strategy of nonviolence to eliminate poverty, racism and violence, The King Center is determined to…
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives….
The Carter Center, in partnership with Emory University, is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation…
Freely in Hope is a faith-based nonprofit organization focused on restoring dignity with survivors of sexual violence through holistic educational…
We focus on two areas where we believe we can have the greatest impact: literacy and gender equality in education. …
AJWS strives to end poverty and promote human rights in the developing world. AJWS is an international development and human rights organization. This…
International Justice Mission combats violence including sex trafficking, forced labor slavery, illegal property grabbing, police abuse of power, child sexual assault,…
Sustainable and transparent use of natural resources can help to fund the development needs of many of the poorest people…
End violent conflict. It’s the SFCG purpose — their call to action.Instead of tearing down an existing world, they focus on…
The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant societies whose governments are accountable and open to the participation…
