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Member Organizations In addition to providing needed services, Community Works member organizations challenge the conditions that have put individuals and families in need – economic inequality, discrimination, and injustice. Through education, organizing, and advocacy programs, Community Works’ organizations get people involved in creating real change in their communities. 2000 / Community Works A funding partnership of grassroots, community-based organizations committed to social and economic justice. Contributions to Community Works are divided evenly among our member organizations 617-423-9555 2048/ACCION USA 2039 / Alternatives for Community & Environment (ACE Builds the power of communities of color and lower income communities to become decision-makers in issues affecting their community, in order to attain a healthy environment. 617-442-3343 2047/ American Civil Liberties Union Massachusetts 2001 / Asian American Resource Workshop Works to empower the Asian Pacific American community through community organizing, leadership development, political education, information and resource distribution, and art and culture productions. 617-426-5313 2036 / Association of Haitian Women of Boston Helps low-income women access social and economic opportunities to expand their knowledge, become self sufficient, independent, confident and take control of their destiny. 617-287-0096 2051/ Boston Mobilization 2003 / Boston Self Help Center A peer-counseling, educational, and advocacy organization created by and for people with a disability or chronic illness. 617-277-0080 voice/TTY 2047 / Boston Tenants Coalition* A coalition of grassroots groups working together to protect the rights of tenants and to increase the supply of affordable housing. 617-423-8609 2004 / Boston Women’s Fund Massachusetts’ oldest women-run foundation raising money from all economic strata to support innovative social change and economic justice projects led by women and girls. 617-725-0035 2050 /Cambridge Women’s Center 2049/ Center for New Words 2010 / Concerned United Birthparents A peer support organization for birthparents and others affected by adoption promoting reform and understanding of adoption issues through advocacy and educational programs. 617-328-3005 2011 / Cooperative Artists Institute Empowers people to solve their individual and collective problems by applying the Arts as a catalyst for individual and institutional change. 617-524-6378 2014 / Emerge: Counseling and Education to Stop Domestic Violence Works to end violence against women through group counseling, training, community education, and preventive education. 617-547-9879 2037 / Four Corners Action Coalition Empowers low income residents and people of color in Dorchester's Four Corners neighborhood to create social change and participate in decisions affecting their community. 617-436-0289 2015 / Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders New England’s leading legal rights organization dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation, HIV status, and gender identity and expression. 617-426-1350 2016 / Hawthorne Youth and Community Center (HYCC) Offers educational, cultural, vocational, recreational programs to low and moderate-income youth and adults in Roxbury’s Highland Park neighborhood; empowers neighbors to address community issues. 617-427-0613 2043 / Health Care for All, Inc.* Works to make health care accessible to everyone through our legal and legislative advocacy, policy analysis, information and referral, public education, and community organizing. 617-350-7279 2017 / Jane Doe Inc., The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Statewide coalition of organizations and people committed to ending sexual assault and domestic violence through community education and advocacy for social change. 617-248-0922 2042 / Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health (MassCOSH) Through training, technical assistance and building community/ labor alliances, MASSCOSH mobilizes its members and develops leaders to end unsafe work conditions. 617-825-7233 x15 2018 / Massachusetts Senior Action Council A statewide grassroots membership organization of low and moderate-income senior citizens organizing for health care, housing, and economic and social justice for all. 617-442-3330 2020 / Mental Patients Liberation Front Sponsors the Ruby Rogers Advocacy and Drop-In Center and the Homeless Empowerment Advisory Project, providing peer-run alternatives to traditional mental health services. 617-625-9933 2048 Neighbor to Neighbor Massachusetts (N2N-MA) A statewide grassroots economic justice organization that 617-723-6866 2005 / Our Bodies Ourselves (also known as Boston Women’s Health Book Collective) An educational and advocacy organization that empowers women with information about health, sexuality and reproduction. 617-451-3666 2021 / Paige Academy African-centered, culturally-affirming, developmentally-based Arts, Sciences, Humanities, Technology program fostering academic excellence, individual worth, and collective responsibility for children 6 weeks to 12 years. 617-442-5419 2022 / Poor People’s United Fund Helps homeless individuals and families find shelter, food, medical and legal services, and offers critical support to groups serving poor, disabled, elderly, and hungry people. 617-262-5922 2024 / Renewal House (Benevolent Fraternity of Unitarian Churches, Inc.) Provides emergency shelter for battered women and their children; counseling and advocacy on self-awareness, parenting skills, and housing search; and education and training programs. 617-566-6881 (hotline) 2045 / Survivors, Inc.* Organizes and advocates for the rights of low-income women, challenging economic injustice and mobilizing for a decent standard of living for all people. 617-522-7774 2046 / Teen Voices/Women Express , Inc. Through a journalism-mentoring program, Teen Voices is published by Women Express, Inc. in print and online. It is the only national magazine by, for, and about teen girls. 617-426-5505 2041 / Waltham Alliance to Create Housing, Inc. (WATCH, Inc.) Empowers and supports local citizens in preserving and creating affordable housing, expanding job opportunities for low and moderate-income families, and strengthening neighborhoods in Waltham. 781-891-6689 2033 / Welcome Project, The Organizes residents of the Mystic Public Housing Development in Somerville to ensure a safe community and access to quality educational, social, and health services. 617-623-6633 2028 / Women In the Building Trades A training and advocacy organization committed to assisting women to enter and stay in the skilled construction and technical trades. 617-522-1112 www.womeninthebuildingtrades.org 2035 / Women’s Institute for Leadership Development (WILD) Multicultural women’s organization developing leadership of women of all races in workplaces, unions, and community organizations; and building a democratic, inclusive, anti-racist labor movement. 617-426-0520 *Associate members receive designated contributions only. |
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