Civic Engagement Resource Guide

My story is about making a difference in the world. I couldn’t encourage you, my readers, to get involved without offering you some ideas of where to begin. So much good work is being done everywhere but I couldn’t include every possible resource so what you will see here are highlights of some of the many organization doing “the good work.”

Whatever your experience with social activism or your personal interests, the organizations and resources listed here can give you a place to get started. 

My goal is to include groups and organizations that, not only ask for financial donations but, give you a place to volunteer in your local community, or to take action online through social media. There are also links to tools and sites that enable you to be a more informed citizen. I’ve categorized these resources so you can easily find the area that fits your lifestyle and your passion.

The challenges we face today seem overwhelming. They can make you think that nothing you do will make any difference. I believe that with everyone doing what they can, no matter how small, it will add up to make a huge difference. It’s not just what I believe; it’s what I have experienced. 

Start small. It can be as simple as talking to your neighbors. Finding the right fit for you, and pacing yourself, are keys to being a happy, effective and fulfilled activist. There are many different ways to help: from donating your hard earned money to a cause you believe in, to becoming a mentor to a young person, to registering people to vote, to attending a rally, to making food for volunteers, to calling on your local school board to pass a climate resolution, to gathering gently used toys and giving them to children who are less fortunate as I did. 

An informed and engaged population is essential for a strong and viable democracy. It matters that you are involved, because today our country and the world needs you more than ever. 

We have seen the good that can happen when people come together to fight hate and divisiveness, help out their neighbors in need and stand up for what is right and just.

As Hillary Rodham Clinton said, “Please, never stop believing that fighting for what’s right is worth it. It is always worth it.”

i. General Organizations and Tools 

1. Children and Families   

2. Climate Change and the Environment   

3. Disabled Rights 

4. Education   

5. Elder Advocacy 

6. Electing Women   

7. Gender, Racial, Economic and Social Justice   

8. Gun Safety

9. Healthcare 

10. Immigrant Rights   

11. International/Global Issues   

12. LGBTQ+ 

13. Media and Freedom of the Press   

14. Men and Masculinity

15. Poverty, Housing and Homelessness   

16. Reproductive Rights   

17. Violence and Sexual Assault Against Girls and Women   

18. Voting Rights    

19. Women’s Equality    

20. Workers’ Rights 

Action Friday https://actionfriday.tumblr.com/about is an attempt to normalize political engagement and activism. Each Friday they suggest one action to take in the coming week to more deeply involve yourself in local, national, and global activism. These are simple tasks with straightforward instructions. Also, find their Shy Person’s Guide to Calling Representatives here: http://actionfriday.tumblr.com/post/153358069831/shy-persons-guide-to-calling-representatives

Change.org https://www.change.org is helping people everywhere connect across geographic and cultural borders to support causes they care about. They are starting campaigns, mobilizing supporters, and working with decision makers to drive solutions. 248,689,426 people taking action and 29,536 victories in 196 countries.

Congress In Your Pocket http://www.congressinyourpocket.com/ is an app that provides information on what’s happening in Congress from the schedules for votes and committee hearings to information about bills. Plus, they have a variety of resources for political candidates and politically active organizations.

Countable https://www.countable.us/about/us makes it quick and easy to understand the laws Congress is considering. They also streamline the process of contacting your lawmaker, so you can tell them how you want them to vote on bills under consideration.

You can use Countable to:

• Read clear and succinct summaries of upcoming and active legislation.

• Directly tell your lawmakers how to vote on those bills by clicking “Yea” or “Nay”.

• Follow up on how your elected officials voted on bills, so you can hold them accountable in the next election cycle.

FiveThirtyEight  https://fivethirtyeight.com/ FiveThirtyEight, sometimes rendered as 538, is a website that focuses on opinion poll analysis, politics, economics, and sports blogging.

https://www.flippable.org/our-plan/state-strategy/ Our mission is to turn America blue by building a movement from the ground up focusing on state governments. Because we know you are busy we’ll give you data on the most flippable seats and provide meaningful actions to win by spreading awareness, volunteering, and donating. Take action here: https://act.flippable.org/signup/volunteer?_ga=2.176666085.1310771455.1558991951-98928972.1558991951

Flip the West https://www.flipthewest.com/ is formerly Flip the 14, founded in 2017. They worked closely with like-minded organizations and activists to recruit volunteers and reach voters who might otherwise stay home in the California House districts represented by Republicans. More than 1.5 million voter contacts later, seven House Republicans were replaced by House Democrats in California, helping Democrats take back the House of Representatives. In 2020, they are working to strengthen the work of the Resistance in Arizona, Colorado, Montana, and Texas, while continuing our work in California by organizing meaningful volunteer opportunities to reach voters, recruit volunteers, and provide a number of services to Resistance organizations. Volunteers can do Phone banking, Texting, Postcarding, Door-to-door Canvassing, Voter Registration and More. To get involved go here: https://www.flipthewest.com/get-involved

GovTrack https://www.govtrack.us/ is an independent website tracking the status of legislation in the United States Congress. Find your representative and senator’s legislation that affects you. Learn about and contact your representative and senators and track what Congress is doing. Starting in 2019 they will be tracking Congress’s oversight investigations of the executive branch.

Indivisible https://www.indivisibleguide.com/ works to elect progressive leaders, realize bold progressive policies, rebuild our democracy, and defeat the Trump agenda. Sign up for the latest updates on how you can take action here: https://indivisible.org/signup. Find your local group here: https://indivisible.org/groups  And check out their latest resources to hold your members of Congress and the Trump administration accountable here: https://indivisible.org/resources.

Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) https://iwpr.org/ works with policymakers, scholars, and public interest groups to design, execute, and disseminate research that illuminates economic and social policy issues affecting women and families and to build a network of individuals and organizations that conduct and use women-oriented policy research. The Status of Women in the States provides data on women’s progress in 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the United States overall which can be used to raise awareness, improve policies, and promote women’s equality. Explore the data here: http://statusofwomendata.org/

I Will Vote https://iwillvote.com/ is a great tool to check your voter registration status. They take advantage of large gatherings of people to register voters and remind them not take voting for granted, and of the importance of checking their registration status.  

https://www.mobilizeamerica.io/mobilize-america-home is a partner platform that makes it easy for you to post events you are doing and for volunteers to find opportunities to be civically engaged in their area. Finds events near you here: https://www.mobilize.us/ 

MoveOn.org is where millions mobilize for a better society—one where everyone can thrive. Whether it’s supporting a candidate, passing legislation, or changing our culture, MoveOn members are committed to an inclusive and progressive future. They envision a world marked by equality, sustainability, justice, and love and come from all 50 states and all walks of life. They are at once large and nimble, targeting our resources purposefully, yet pivoting quickly as we identify new opportunities for change and mobilize to seize them. Scroll through this site to find ways to become involved https://front.moveon.org/

https://www.pantsuitnation.org/ works to build the foundation for a more equitable and engaged democracy. We believe that stories are an essential part of activism.  We believe that power is built from ground up, not dictated from the top down. We believe that an equitable democracy of engaged participants is possible and that there are no short term fixes. We take a long path approach to building power and a broad view of civic engagement. We meet people where they are and provide resources to get them where they want to go. Take Action here: https://www.pantsuitnation.org/actions.html 

People for the American Way http://www.pfaw.org  and its affiliate, People For the American Way Foundation, are progressive advocacy organizations founded to fight right-wing extremism and defend constitutional values under attack, including free expression, religious liberty, equal justice under the law, and the right to meaningfully participate in our democracy. They are dedicated to Equality, Freedom of speech, Freedom of religion, the right to seek justice in a court of law and the right to cast a vote that counts. Take Action here: http://www.pfaw.org/action-center/

Resistbot https://resist.bot/ is a service that people in the United States can use to compose and send letters to elected officials from the messaging apps on their mobile phones, with the goal that the task can be completed in "under two minutes".

Rock the Vote https://www.rockthevote.org is a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to building the political power of young people. They have registered and turned out millions of young voters on campuses, in communities, and online. They have successfully fought for — and defended — voting rights and increased access to democracy. They have raised awareness and campaigned for issues that impact the lives of young people. They have pioneered innovative ways to make registration and voting work for the younger generation, and built open-source technology to empower other organizations, as well.

Take Action here https://www.rockthevote.org/action-center/ 

https://runforsomething.net/ helps recruit and support young diverse progressives to run for down-ballot races in order to build a bench for the future. In 2017 and 2018, we elected candidates in 40 states to offices ranging from state Senate to county Sheriff. Our candidates come from all walks of life– teachers, doctors, activists, artists, parents, and refugees representing communities that have been historically excluded and discouraged from running for political office. We believe in running grassroots-powered campaigns focusing on local issues. Volunteer here: https://runforsomething.net/why/volunteer/

https://sisterdistrict.com/ focuses on state legislatures because:

1. States are critical to securing fairly drawn districts and fighting back against gerrymandering and voter suppression.

2. States are incubators of strong progressive policies and leaders.

3. State level campaigns are often small and under-nourished—our volunteers' dollars and hard work can have an outsized impact.

Volunteer here: https://sisterdistrict.com/volunteer/

Stand On Every Corner  https://standoneverycorner.com  is a growing national movement of people coming together to hold regular, peaceful, family-friendly protests in their own neighborhoods. Protect our democracy from corruption and treason. Insist on the rule of law and honesty from elected officials. This movement isn’t about left vs. right. Or blue vs. red. It’s about right vs. wrong. It’s about holding our elected representatives accountable. It’s about being there for each other. All it takes is you and a corner. Go here for guidance: https://standoneverycorner.com/frequently-asked-questions/

Swing Left https://swingleft.org/about helps you find the most impactful things you can do to help Democrats win the most important elections. The work to take back our government in 2020 and beyond starts NOW—sign up to receive actions you can take. Even if you don’t live in a swing district there are ways you can help. Check out this article in the New Yorker http://www.newyorker.com/culture/jia-tolentino/swing-left-and-the-post-election-surge-of-progressive-activism Find a group near you here: https://swingleft.org/groups

http://twwusa.org is a grassroots civic engagement organization that gets people involved in local governance and drives progressive engagement at all levels. With over 70% of members being new to political engagement, we are cultivating a lifestyle of activism that will not only resist current dangerous policy, but drive sustainable, long-term solutions that encompass our progressive priorities, including both political and social activism. They sponsor local group events and initiatives, fundraise and support candidates, and lobby for progressive initiatives. Tool kit and resources here: http://twwusa.org/resources/activist-toolkit/

www.townhallproject.com empowers constituents across the country to have face-to-face conversations with their elected representatives. They are campaign veterans and first time volunteers. They come from a diversity of backgrounds, live across the country, share progressive values and believe strongly in civic engagement. The Town Hall Project researches every district and state for public events with members of Congress. Then they share their findings to promote participation in the democratic process. Get their Town Hall Guide here: https://indivisible.org/resource/town-hall-guide.

The Action Network https://actionnetwork.org/ is dedicated to building online power for the progressive movement. We don’t have clients – we have partners. Use Action Network to: Organize people online and offline, recruit and mobilize new activist, Raise funds to fuel important work and much more. When corporations use their power, influence, and resources to harm workers, consumers of their products, or the environment, The Action Network will activate a network of activists and organizations to hold corporations accountable to their responsibility to create shared prosperity. Find Action Groups near you here: https://actionnetwork.org/groups/search 

The Rutgers Eagleton Institute for Politics, Center for American Women and Politics https://cawp.rutgers.edu/women-elective-office-2019 lists the number of women in elective office, at all levels of government, by state. 

Vote Smart www.votesmart.org provides free, factual, unbiased information on candidates and elected officials to ALL Americans. Vote Smart is an historic undertaking. Citizens come together, not to support one candidate over another, but to defend democracy. It is a gathering of people committed to one purpose: to strengthen the essential component of democracy – access to information. Find ways to volunteer here: https://votesmart.org/volunteer#.XGHrVvlKiyI 

https://5calls.org/ helps people call their members of Congress. You enter your city, zip code, or use your smart phone’s location service to find your congressional district. The app then provides you with the correct phone numbers to call your representative and two senators. Plus, scripts for a number of timely issues, making it simple to have your voice heard. Every week there will be at least 5 scripts available – so you can make 5 calls!

Alliance for Youth Action https://www.allianceforyouthaction.org/ is a nationwide network of organizations building the political power of young people, and the premier youth vote vehicle in the United States. They are local young people’s organizations joining together to make each other – and their entire movement – stronger. The Alliance is implementing a targeted campaign to engage and sustain young people electorally. Donate here: https://www.allianceforyouthaction.org/donate/ 

Boys & Girls Clubs of America https://www.bgca.org helps millions of kids and teens develop essential skills, make lasting connections and have fun. Club members experience a safe place to learn, play and grow, supportive relationships with caring mentors and enriching programs, experiences and activities. Get involved here: https://www.bgca.org/get-involved/volunteer. Donate here: https://www.bgca.org/ways-to-give 

Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) https://www.childrensdefense.org provides research, advocacy, public education, monitoring of federal agencies, assistance to state and local groups, and community organizing on a wide range of issues that affect children and youth, especially poor and minority children and those with disabilities. Explore the number of ways you can help here: https://www.childrensdefense.org/activism/advocacy/community-organizing/ To get action alerts go here: https://www.childrensdefense.org/activism/advocacy/speak-up/action-alert-snap/ And the Fellowship program is open to people of all ages who are ready to put their passion into practice. To become a Child Defender Fellow go here: https://www.childrensdefense.org/activism/advocacy/child-defender-fellowship/ 

First Star https://www.firststar.org improves the lives of foster youth by partnering with child welfare agencies, universities, and school districts to ensure foster youth have the academic, life skills, and adult supports needed to successfully transition to higher education and adulthood. Learn more here: https://vimeo.com/65436956  For ways to help go here: https://www.firststar.org/how-you-can-help/ 

Girl Scouts of America https://www.girlscouts.org is a one-of-a-kind leadership development program for girls, with proven results helping girls take the lead in their own lives and in the world. Research shows that girls learn best in an all-girl, girl-led, and girl-friendly environment. Girl Scouts is a place where girls practice different skills, explore their potential, take on leadership positions—and are even feel allowed to fail, dust themselves off, get up, and try again. Get involved here: https://www.girlscouts.org/en/adults/volunteer.html 

Girls Inc. https://girlsinc.org delivers life-changing programs that inspire girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Research-based curricula, delivered by trained professionals, equip girls to achieve academically; lead healthy and physically active lives; manage money; navigate media messages; and discover an interest in science, technology, engineering, and math. The network of local Girls Inc. nonprofit organizations serves 140,000 girls ages 6 - 18 annually. They cannot operate without the hundreds of hours of volunteer service they receive each year from dedicated individuals and community partnerships. Take Action here: https://girlsinc.org/take-action/ 

Families Belong Together https://www.familiesbelongtogether.org/ includes nearly 250 organizations from all backgrounds joined together to fight family separation and promote dignity, unity, and compassion for all children and families. This coalition of organizations have raised millions of dollars to help unite immigrant children and families and have mobilized hundreds of thousands people to take action in all 50 states.

Million Women Mentors https://www.millionwomenmentors.com supports the engagement of millions of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) mentors (male and female) to increase the interest and confidence of girls and women to persist and succeed in STEM programs and careers by 2020.   

Moms Rising https://www.momsrising.org is working to achieve economic security for all moms, women, and families in the United States by working for; paid family leave, earned sick days, affordable childcare, an end to the wage and hiring discrimination, better childhood nutrition, health care for all, toxic-free environments, breastfeeding rights, and for a national budget that reflects the contributions of women and moms. Take action here: https://www.momsrising.org/take-action 

National Head Start Association (NHSA) https://www.nhsa.org/ provides free learning and development services to children ages birth to five and pregnant women from low-income families. Head Start serves over 1 million children and their families in 2,809 programs, employing 225,000 staff and teachers. There are more than 20,000 classrooms throughout the country. Find a Head Start near you to see if there are volunteer opportunities here: https://www.nhsa.org/why-head-start/head-start-locator

National Partnership for Women and Families http://www.nationalpartnership.org

promotes fairness in the workplace, reproductive health and rights, access to quality, affordable health care, and policies that help women and men meet the dual demands of work and family. How you can help: http://www.nationalpartnership.org/support-us/ways-to-give.html 

SheHeroes http://www.sheheroes.org empowers young girls of all backgrounds to dream big, explore their interests and passionately pursue non-traditional careers. Through their online content and video profiles, girls imagine their own potential by engaging with influential stories of exceptional, successful women role models across all fields. Like Sally Ride, they believe: “If you can’t see it, you can’t be it!” Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=104&v=jZ4x6zKmm4o To donate go here: http://www.sheheroes.org/sheheroes-donations/

Teen Talking Circles educates, inspires and empowers young women and men, fosters partnerships between the genders, generations and cultures, and supports youth in positive self-expression and social action for a just, compassionate and sustainable world. Explore how you can get involved here: http://teentalkingcircles.org/ 

American Rivers https://www.americanrivers.org is North America’s leading national river-conservation organization. They combine national advocacy with fieldwork in key river basins to deliver the greatest impact. With positions informed by science, they build partnerships and work closely with local river advocates, business and agriculture interests, recreation groups and others to forge win-win solutions. For ways to have an impact go here: https://www.americanrivers.org/make-an-impact/

Citizens’ Climate Lobby https://citizensclimatelobby.org/ is a grassroots advocacy organization using a respectful, nonpartisan approach to climate education and focused on national policies, particularly advocating for a Carbon Fee and Dividend proposal. With hundreds of chapters, they help ordinary people in exercising their personal and political power by lobby their members of Congress regarding climate. Volunteers include high school students, concerned grandparents, engineers in the Texas natural gas industry, house painters from New England, and farmers from Virginia to California’s Central Valley.  

Defenders of Wildlife https://defenders.org works on the ground at the state and local level developing practical, innovative programs that protect and restore imperiled key species and their habitats. Citizen-based advocacy is a linchpin in American democracy. Here are general tips for being an effective voice for wildlife: https://defenders.org/activist

Earth Justice https://earthjustice.org is the Legal backbone of the environmental movement and represents a wide diversity of clients, from small grassroots groups to large national organizations. Individual donors and foundations enable them to choose cases strategically rather than based on the client’s ability to pay. Check out regional offices here: https://earthjustice.org/about/contact?_ga=2.91916506.136504402.1549923359-1552206479.1549923359 And the “Take Action” menu here https://earthjustice.org/action gives you an easy way to write letters supporting your chosen cause. 

Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) https://www.nrdc.org combines the power of more than three million members and online activists with the expertise of some 600 scientists, lawyers, and policy advocates across the globe to ensure the rights of all people to the air, the water, and the wild. Check out Trump Watch, NRDC’s official record of the administration’s environmental assault here: https://www.nrdc.org/trump-watch For easy ways to take action go here: https://www.nrdc.org/get-involved 

Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) https://ejfoundation.org trains local people and communities who are directly affected to investigate, expose, and combat environmental degradation and abuse. Their work is targeted, direct and effective. They gathered powerful first-hand testimonials from those living on the frontlines of climate change. Get involved here: https://ejfoundation.org/get-involved

Friends of the Earth (FOE) https://foe.org is a global network, representing 74 different countries that defends the environment and champions a healthy and just world. They collaborate with broader movements, because the fight to protect our planet is intrinsically tied to the global struggle for justice. When a political appointee or a threatening piece of legislation looms, they work to stop to it. To take action go here: https://foe.org/take-action/

Food & Water Watch https://www.foodandwaterwatch.org works with concerned individuals across the country to protect our food and water on every level – banning fracking, working to win stated-based GMO labeling, stopping a local water privatization or holding an elected official accountable. Choose your state to find ways to get involved in your area here: https://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/about/get-active-where-you-live They have the tools to help you to get active in your community. Sign up for email updates, and they will tell you when there’s a threat in your state and how you can take action to stop it.

Greenpeace USA https://www.greenpeace.org uses non-violent direct action and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and to promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future. They work with thousands of volunteers who are on the inside track of our campaigns. Whether you’ve been an activist for decades or you’re just starting and want to learn how you can help, they have volunteer opportunities for you here: https://www.greenpeace.org/usa/volunteer-with-greenpeace/ 

League of Conservation Voters (LCV) https://www.lcv.org  works to turn environmental values into national, state and local priorities and advocates for sound environmental laws and policies, holds elected officials accountable for their votes and actions, and elects pro-environment candidates who will champion their priority issues. Their scorecard, produced in partnership with leading environmental groups, is the standard bearer to determine the environmental record of all members of Congress. Easy ways to take action here: https://www.lcv.org/take-action/ 

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) https://www.nrdc.org works to safeguard the earth and the natural systems on which all life depends. They use law, science, and the support of its members to protect the planet’s wildlife and wild places and ensure a safe and healthy environment. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=80&v=D7bpH0wB6lc To get involved go here: https://www.nrdc.org/get-involved 

NextGen America https://nextgenamerica.org/ works to prevent damage to our climate by transitioning to a clean energy economy, based on equality, inclusion, and a shared and sustainable prosperity. They are registering and turning out young voters at an unprecedented rate in eleven states across the country to help elect leaders that work for us. Find out how you can help here: https://nextgenamerica.org/act/ 

Pesticide Action Network (PAN) http://www.panna.org campaigns to replace pesticides with ecologically sound alternatives. They link local and international consumer, labor, health, environment and agriculture groups into an international citizens’ action network. Together, they challenge the global proliferation of pesticides, defend basic rights to health and environmental quality, and work to ensure the transition to a just and viable food system. To find ways to help go here: http://www.panna.org/take-action/online-action-center

Population Connection Formerly, Zero Population Growth (ZPG) https://www.populationconnection.org advocates for progressive action to stabilize world population at a level that can be sustained by Earth’s resources. Until everyone, everywhere, has access to affordable and appropriate contraceptives, comprehensive reproductive health care, and equal opportunity in education and employment, global environmental crises, food and water shortages, and entrenched poverty will continue unabated. To get involved go here: https://www.populationconnection.org/getinvolved/

Power Shift Network https://powershift.org is a grassroots hub for young climate activists bringing together leaders from the smallest campus groups to the largest national organizations to fight for climate, clean energy, and social justice. They mobilize the collective power of young people. Find out how you can get involved here: https://powershift.org/convergences 

To donate go here: https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/support-a-winning-youth-led-climate-justice-movement

Schools for Climate Action https://schoolsforclimateaction.weebly.com/ is a non-partisan, grassroots, youth-adult campaign with a mission to empower schools to speak up for climate action. They advocate for elected officials to combat the climate crisis in order to protect current and future generations. They help school boards, student councils, school environmental clubs, PTA’s, teachers’ unions, and school support organizations to pass resolutions that do 3 things:

1. Drive a paradigm shift so people recognize climate change as a generational justice and equity issue.

2. Clearly articulate the political will for all elected leaders, especially Member of Congress, to support or enact common-sense climate policies (such as carbon pricing, 100% clean energy policies, green infrastructure investments, and just transition plans).

3. Celebrate and expand school district responses to climate change.

For a number of easy things you can do go here: https://schoolsforclimateaction.weebly.com/take-action.html

Sierra Club https://www.sierraclub.org works to inspire all Americans to explore, enjoy, and protect the Earth’s wild places, to practice and promote responsible use of the Earth’s ecosystems and resources, and to work to restore the quality of the natural environment that sustains us. Take action here: https://www.sierraclub.org/take-action 

The Climate Reality Project https://www.climaterealityproject.org launched by former Vice President Al Gore, presents the facts about climate change and its solutions to the general public in an accurate, clear and compelling manner. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=128&v=sujFGXyIbPY Find a chapter near you here: https://www.climaterealityproject.org/chapters

Union of Concerned Scientists https://www.ucsusa.org develops and implements innovative, practical solutions to some of our planet’s most pressing problems, from combating global warming and developing sustainable ways to feed, power, and transport ourselves, to fighting misinformation, advancing racial equity, and reducing the threat of nuclear war. For ways you can help go here: https://www.ucsusa.org/action-center 

350.org https://350.org/ uses online campaigns, grassroots organizing, and mass public actions to oppose new coal, oil and gas projects, take money out of the companies that are heating up the planet, and build 100% clean energy solutions that work for all. 350's network extends to 188 countries with an emphasis on direct action. Go here to find ways to get involved: https://350.org/get-involved/ 

American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) https://www.aapd.com/

is a convener, connector, and catalyst for change, increasing the political and economic power of people with disabilities. They are a cross-disability member organization dedicated to ensuring economic self-sufficiency and political empowerment for the more than 56 million Americans with disabilities. 

Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) https://dralegal.org/ has offices in California and New York and is one of the leading nonprofit disability rights legal centers in the nation. Their mission is to advance equal rights and opportunity for people with all types of disabilities nationwide. To donate go here: https://dralegal.org/donate/ 

Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) https://dredf.org works to advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities through legal advocacy, training, education, and public policy and legislative development. They are a leading national civil rights law and policy center directed by individuals with disabilities and parents who have children with disabilities. Find resources to help parents and students with disabilities here: https://dredf.org/special-education/special-education-resources/ 

National Disability Right Network (NDRN) https://www.ndrn.org advocates on Capitol Hill for laws that guard against abuse; advocate for basic rights; and ensure accountability in health care, education, employment, housing, transportation, and within the justice system. Easy ways you can help here: https://www.ndrn.org/take-action/

American Association of University Women https://www.aauw.org has been empowering women as individuals and as a community since 1881. For more than 130 years, they have worked together as a national grassroots organization to improve the lives of millions of women and their families. To take action go here: https://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/public-policy/two-minute-activist/

Education Is A Right http://www.right-to-education.org  promotes education as a human right, making international and national law accessible to everybody. They conduct research and legal analysis and develop tools and guides to help understand and effectively use human rights mechanisms to claim and enforce the right to education. They build bridges between disciplines (human rights, education and development), actors (CSOs, international organizations, academics), and language communities, linking international, national and local advocacy with practical engagements leading to positive changes on the ground. 

National Coalition for Women and Girls in Education https://www.ncwge.org/ was formed to educate the public about issues concerning equal rights for women and girls in education; to monitor the enforcement and administration of current legislation related to equal rights for women and girls in education; to perform and publish research and analysis of issues concerning equal rights for women and girls in education, and to take the steps necessary and proper to accomplish these purposes. For a comprehensive list on local, state, and national organizations with opportunities to engage in educational equality for women and girls go to: https://www.ncwge.org/affiliates.html

Progressive Education Network https://progressiveeducationnetwork.org believes that the purpose of education transcends preparation for college or career. Schools nurture citizens in an increasingly diverse democracy. Within the complexities of education theory, practice, policy, and politics, we promote a vision of progressive education for the 21st century that: responds to contemporary issues from a progressive educational perspective, welcomes families and communities as partners in children’s learning, and promotes diversity, equity, and justice in our schools and society. To donate go here: https://progressiveeducationnetwork.org/donate/

Student Leadership Network  https://www.studentleadershipnetwork.org/ empowers a diverse pipeline of young people growing up in low-income communities to access educational opportunities that prepare them to be change agents for themselves, their families, their communities, and our country. Student Leadership Network (formerly known as Young Women’s Leadership Network). They impact more than 2,400 students at five all-girls public schools in New York City and nearly 8,000 at 15 national Young Women’s Leadership Network affiliates. Moreover, the success of our girls’ schools has inspired dozens of single-sex schools to open nationwide. To volunteer go here: https://www.studentleadershipnetwork.org/volunteer/

Alliance for Retired Americans https://retiredamericans.org/ is a nationwide grass roots organization, with more than 4.3 million members working together to ensure social and economic justice and full civil rights for all citizens by mobilizing retired union members, seniors and community activists into a nationwide grassroots movement advocating a progressive political and social agenda. Chartered in 36 states, they have members across the country who work to strengthen Medicare, Social Security, and pensions. Learn how to get involved with your state alliance here: https://retiredamericans.org/state-alliances/

Create the Good http://createthegood.org/volunteer-search will take you to a resource for volunteering in your area.  By entering “seniors” in the keywords box and your zip code in the next box you’ll be directed to a comprehensive list of opportunities to work with seniors in a wide range of settings and services.

Meals on Wheels https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/ is often the first line of support for isolated seniors in times of emergency. They provide shelf-stable meals, coordinate evacuation plans or simply checking in to make sure seniors are not forgotten. On their web site a pop-up will appear with a link at the bottom to find Meals on Wheels in your locale so you can get involved.

National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) https://www.n4a.org/ provides a range of options that allow older adults to choose the home and community-based services and living arrangements that suit them best. They make it possible for older adults to “age in place” in their homes and communities. Almost every AAA has opportunities for volunteering. You can put in your zip code and link to your local Area Agency on Aging.  

SeniorAdvisor.com https://www.senioradvisor.com/blog/2017/06/15-organizations-working-to-advocate-for-seniors/ is a list with links to 15 organizations that advocate for seniors. Some of the organizations included in this appendix are included on the Senior Advisor list.

Social Security Works https://www.socialsecurityworks.org is an organization working to protect and improve the economic security of disadvantaged and at-risk populations. They safeguard the economic security of those dependent, now or in the future, on Social Security and work to maintain Social Security as a vehicle of social justice. Take Action here: https://www.socialsecurityworks.org/category/action/ 

The American Society on Aging (ASA) https://www.asaging.org/asa-constituent-groups offers education, publications, and training to help people who work with seniors, learn best practices and stay up to date on how to do their work in an effective and compassionate manor. They provide volunteer opportunities for ASA members. The list of ASA Constituent Groups at https://www.asaging.org/asa-constituent-groups will link you to networks, forums and advocacy groups as diverse as the Forum on Religion, Spirituality and Aging https://www.asaging.org/forum-religion-spirituality-and-aging-forsa to the Corp of Accomplished Professionals https://www.asaging.org/corps-accomplished-professionals

Close the Gap California https://closethegapca.org is a statewide campaign to achieve gender balance in the California Legislature by recruiting progressive women to run. They recruit accomplished women in targeted districts and prepare them to launch competitive campaigns. Their recruits are pro-choice, pro-public school funding and support paths out of poverty and over 75% are women of color.

Why Women?

• Women expand a legislature’s agenda.

• Women institute transparency and inclusion in proceedings.

• Women add depth and perspective to policy discussions and change the outcome of votes.

• Women get things done.

For volunteer opportunities go here: https://closethegapca.org/volunteer/

Emerge America https://emergeamerica.org/ is the nation's premier organization that recruits, trains and provides a powerful network to Democratic women who want to run for office. They inspire women to run and help them hone their skills to win. The mission of Emerge is to increase the number of Democratic women leaders from diverse backgrounds in public office through recruitment, training and providing a powerful network. To get involved go here: https://emergeamerica.org/get-involved/

EMILY’s List https://www.emilyslist.org/ is a community of more than five million that seeks to elect pro-choice Democratic women. They have systematically defined a strategic approach to winning elections that drives progressive change. They recruit the strongest candidates, support campaigns that can win, study the electorate, and turn out the vote. Go here to support EMILY’s List: https://www.emilyslist.org/pages/entry/support-emilys-list And for more information on the Focus 2020 program go to: https://www.emilyslist.org/focus-2020  

She Should Run  https://www.sheshouldrun.org/ is a non-profit that aims to get more women into elected leadership roles. Thousands of women have raised their hand to run for office or nominated a women leader they know. Our Incubator program supports 14,000 women in finding their unique path to elected office. To help go here: https://www.sheshouldrun.org/250kby2030/ 

Women’s Campaign Fund http://www.wcfonline.org/ is a national nonpartisan organization that commits to 50/50 representation by women and men in elected offices nationwide by 2028. They are people from all political parties who believe government works best when America is represented by 100% of the available talent, wisdom, and skill – 50/50, men and women, like the population. WCF also operates the 50/50 PAC for women candidates. Not just any women. Women with the proven ability to reach common ground solutions. WCF does not need to speak for all women, for all men, nor for all topics. We champion the ability of more women to speak for themselves, working in equal numbers with men, in every party, in every elected office, at every level of government. To get involved go here: http://www.wcfonline.org/get_involved

Advancement Project https://advancementproject.org/ is a next generation, multi-racial civil rights organization that uses innovative tools and strategies to strengthen social movements and achieve high impact policy change. They were founded by a team of veteran civil rights lawyers who believed that structural racism could begin to be dismantled by multi-racial grassroots organizing focused on changing public policies and supported by lawyers and communications strategies. Learn more at: https://advancementproject.org/about-advancement-project/

American Civil Liberties Union https://action.aclu.org/ works to defend individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution. Donate here: https://action.aclu.org/donate-aclu?ms=web_horiz_nav_hp

Anti-Defamation League https://www.adl.org/ was founded in 1913 to “stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.” Today, it fights against anti-Semitism and bigotry as one of the largest civil rights organizations in the country. For ways you can help go here: https://www.adl.org/takeaction Donate here: https://www.adl.org/ways-to-give 

Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ is a chapter-based Global Network, member-led organization whose mission is to build local power and to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes. They believe that in order to win and bring as many people with us along the way, they must move beyond the narrow nationalism that is all too prevalent in Black communities. They affirm the lives of Black queer and trans folks, disabled folks, undocumented folks, folks with records, women, and all Black lives along the gender spectrum. They are working for a world where Black lives are no longer systematically targeted for demise. Take action here: https://blacklivesmatter.com/take-action/

Campaign ZERO https://www.joincampaignzero.org advocates for policy solutions to end police violence in America. Fill out this survey here: https://staywoke.typeform.com/to/C8sEb7 Use the tools here: https://www.joincampaignzero.org/#action to track legislation impacting your community and hold your representatives accountable for taking meaningful action to end police violence. Campaign ZERO was developed with contributions from activists, protesters and researchers across the nation. This data-informed platform presents comprehensive solutions to end police violence in America. It integrates community demands and policy recommendations from research organizations and President Obama's Task Force on 21st Century Policing. Actions you can take here: https://www.joincampaignzero.org/#action 

Color of Change https://colorofchange.org is the nation’s largest online racial justice organization. As a national online force driven by more than 1.4 million members, they move decision-makers in corporations and government to create a more human and less hostile world for Black people in America. By designing strategies powerful enough to fight racism and injustice—in politics and culture, in the workplace and the economy, in criminal justice and community life, and wherever they exist, they are changing both the written and unwritten rules of society. They mobilize our members to end practices and systems that unfairly hold Black people back, and champion solutions that move us all forward. Watch here: https://colorofchange.org/about/ Become a Color Of Change member here: https://act.colorofchange.org/signup/signup/ Start a petition here: https://www.organizefor.org/

Common Cause https://www.commoncause.org works for all in every state and each of the 435 congressional districts, with 30 states in their network. In the past year Common Cause activists have helped establish new public financing programs, spread automatic voter registration to five new states, held the Trump administration accountable (including shutting down Trump's election commission) and dozens of other victories. Take action here:

https://actionnetwork.org/forms/join-the-action-team?_ga=2.129419724.1528071884.1550262586-1745536997.1550262586 

Courage Campaign https://www.couragecampaign.org fights for a more progressive California and country. Powered by 1.4 million members, their proven strategy combines digital tools with grassroots community organizing and powerful messaging. They focus on three priorities:

 1. Economic Justice

     2. Human Rights

      3. Corporate and Political Accountability

They work in California -- the largest and most diverse state -- to create models for the country. They are not bound by election cycles and are a permanent, independent, multi-issue campaign, winning progressive change today, and building power for the future. Take action here: https://www.couragecampaign.org/take-action  

Demand Justice https://www.demandjustice.org/ fights for progressive change only made real through the power of citizen activism. Demand Justice empowers citizens to organize around our nation’s courts and prevent them from devolving into just another tool of economic and social oppression. They wage fact-based campaigns to defend our right to bodily autonomy and to stop our courts from pursuing an agenda that further enriches the wealthy and corporations at the expense of everyday Americans. They resist those who distort our laws to try to legitimize discrimination against women, communities of color and LGBTQ Americans. And they work to elevate more women and people of color to the federal bench. Donate here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/demand-justice?refcode=website 

Dolores Huerta Foundation http://doloreshuerta.org/ (DHF) is a 501(c)(3) community benefit organization that organizes at the grassroots level, engaging and developing natural leaders. DHF creates leadership opportunities for community organizing, leadership development, civic engagement, and policy advocacy. DHF is a direct-action organization and hands-on training center for community organizing, leadership development, and policy advocacy. Several of their projects are in agricultural communities of California’s Central Valley including Arvin, Lamont, Weedpatch, Lost Hills, Lindsay, Woodlake, and Cutler-Orosi. To learn more watch here: http://doloreshuerta.org/category/dolores-huerta-in-action/ To donate go here: http://doloreshuerta.org/we-can-do-it-you-can-help/

Higher Heights for America http://www.higherheightsforamerica.org seeks to elevate Black women’s voices to shape and advance progressive policies and politics. By strengthening Black women’s civic participation in grassroots advocacy campaigns and the electoral process, Higher Heights for America will create the environment in which more Black women, and other candidates who are committed to advance policies that affect Black women, can be elected to public office. Go here for ways to help: https://www.higherheightsforamerica.org/get_involved 

NAACP Legal Defense Fund https://www.naacpldf.org/ is America’s premier legal organization fighting for racial justice. Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, LDF seeks structural changes to expand democracy, eliminate disparities, and achieve racial justice, defends the gains and protections won over the past 75 years of civil rights struggle and works to improve the quality and diversity of judicial and executive appointments. Donate and learn about ways to get involved here: https://www.naacpldf.org/support/

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) https://www.naacp.org secures the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons. With approximately 2,200 adult branches, youth councils, and college chapters in 50 states, 5 countries and the District of Columbia, the NAACP is actively engaged in increasing the African American responsiveness of citizens to be fully engaged in the democratic process. Sign up to get involved here: https://www.naacp.org/sign-up/ 

Native American Rights Fund https://www.narf.org has provided legal assistance since 1971 to Indian tribes, organizations, and individuals nationwide who might otherwise have gone without adequate representation and has successfully asserted and defended the most important rights of Indians and tribes in hundreds of major cases, achieving significant results. Donate here: https://www.narf.org/support-us/ 

Police Brutality Center policebrutalitycenter.org. Police Brutality Center serves as an online resource for victims of racial profiling by (not all, but some) members of the police. As we know, it's an unfortunate truth now days that racial profiling puts minorities in dangerous situations. Our mission is to help those who have been affected by answering any questions they may have and connecting them with the necessary resources to best help them. Police Brutality Center works with other organizations that can provide financial, legal, and mental health support, thereby providing comprehensive help for victims.

The Southern Poverty Law Center https://www.splcenter.org/ is dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of our society. Using litigation, education, and other forms of advocacy, the SPLC works toward the day when the ideals of equal justice and equal opportunity will be a reality. SPLC also tracks hate groups. Find information about hate groups in your area here: https://www.splcenter.org/hate-map  Their Economic Justice Project is fighting back against deeply engrained policies and practices that exploit or punish the poor simply because of their economic status. Their work has a national reach but is primarily focused on the Deep South. Donate here: https://donate.splcaction.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=1549

The Tax March https://taxmarch.org is a growing national movement that extends far beyond one day of marching. Tired of systems that are rigged in favor of the super-rich? The Tax March movement maintains that any reform to the tax code should be about closing loopholes for the wealthy and big corporations and building an economy that invests in working people. The Republican tax scam passed in December of 2017 does just the opposite. In order to give tax breaks to millionaires, billionaires, and wealthy corporations, the Trump Tax raises taxes for 92 million middle-class families, rips health care away from 13 million people, and threatens life-saving programs millions of Americans rely on. Through on-the-ground organizing nationwide, representation in town halls, and amplification on social media and in the press, the Tax March will ensure that President Trump and Congress hear us loud and clear. Help spread the word here: https://taxmarch.org/spread-the-word/ 

UnidosUS https://www.unidosus.org/ —formerly known as the National Council of La Raza— Since 1968, has remained a trusted, nonpartisan voice for Latinos. They serve the Hispanic community through their research, policy analysis, and state and national advocacy efforts, as well as in our program work in communities nationwide. They partner with a national network of nearly 300 Affiliates across the country to serve millions of Latinos in the areas of civic engagement, civil rights and immigration, education, workforce and the economy, health, and housing. Open the doors to opportunity for all Americans. Join the UnidosUS familia by contributing in a way that’s right for you.

Give your voice, your time, or a gift. Every contribution makes a difference. https://www.unidosus.org/ways-to-give/ Watch here: https://www.unidosus.org/about-us/our-history/

Community Justice Action Fund   https://www.cjactionfund.org/ is building power for and with communities of color to end gun violence. They are addressing the issue in a holistic, sustainable, and intersectional manner galvanizing the people most affected by the pain to inform solutions that effectively tackle the root causes of gun violence. They work to pass policy on all levels of government that is reflective of communities of color, as well as fight back against any policies that will lead to mass incarceration, or other forms of discrimination. For ways to take action go here: https://www.cjactionfund.org/take-action

Everytown for Gun Safety https://everytown.org is a movement of Americans working together to end gun violence and build safer communities. Gun violence touches every town in America. For too long, change has been thwarted by the Washington gun lobby and by leaders who refuse to take common-sense steps that will save lives. But something is changing. Nearly six million mayors, moms, cops, teachers, survivors, gun owners, students and everyday Americans have come together to make their own communities safer. Together, we are fighting for the changes that we know will save lives. See actions you can take to prevent gun violence here: https://everytown.org/act/

March For Our Lives Thoughts and prayers aren’t going to put a stop to gun violence. It will take all of us advocating for sensible gun violence prevention reforms to make it happen. Go here https://marchforourlives.com/ to find ten policies proven to save lives—policies we need to accomplish as soon as possible to ensure the safety of our schools, homes and communities. And, here are five ways you can get involved https://marchforourlives.com/take-action/

Mom’s Demand Action for Gun Sense in America https://momsdemandaction.org/ is a grassroots movement of Americans fighting for public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence. They work to close the loopholes that jeopardize the safety of our families, and our communities. They work with business leaders to encourage a culture of responsible gun ownership. To take action go here: https://momsdemandaction.org/act/ 

The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence https://www.bradyunited.org/

Complex problems require big thinking. Brady’s programs bring people together to address all forms of gun violence. When we work together, we can solve our biggest challenges. Expanding background checks (1 in every 5 gun sales today is conducted without one) and education and dialogue around responsible gun ownership saves American lives. To take action go here: https://www.bradyunited.org/take-action

Border Angels https://www.borderangels.org is an all-volunteer non-profit that advocates for immigration reform and social justice focusing on the U.S.-Mexico border. It offers educational and awareness programs and migrant outreach programs to San Diego County’s immigrant population. For many ways you can support the cause even if you don’t live near the U.S.-Mexican border go here: https://www.borderangels.org/volunteers/  

Define America https://defineamerican.com/ is a nonprofit media and culture organization that uses the power of story to transcend politics and shift the conversation about immigrants, identity, and citizenship in a changing America. They have been recognized for using popular culture to influence the immigration debate. Using media consulting, original content development and production, media advocacy, and live events, Define American humanizes the conversation on immigration and fights anti-immigrant hate through storytelling. To date, Define American has consulted on more than 45 films and television projects, such as Grey’s Anatomy and Superstore, spanning networks like ABC and NBC and streaming platforms such as Netflix and Hulu. For stories go here: https://defineamerican.com/video/ To get involved go here: https://defineamerican.com/campaigns/ To donate go here: https://defineamerican.com/donate/

Kids In Need of Defense (KIND)  https://supportkind.org/ works to ensure that no child appears in immigration court without high quality legal representation. They advance laws, policies, and practices that ensure children’s protection and uphold their right to due process and fundamental fairness. They promote durable solutions to child migration that are grounded in the best interests of the child, ensuring that no child is forced to involuntarily migrate. Your help could mean the difference between a child who needs protection being sent back to his or her home country where their life may be in danger and the child being able to stay in the United States to live in safety and freedom. To help go here: https://supportkind.org/get-involved/

Immigrant Families Together https://immigrantfamiliestogether.com/ is partnering with a number of long-established non-profits, social justice and immigrant advocacy groups, and elected officials around the country to apply their knowledge, experience, connections, and influence to work in collaboration for a single cause: to free mothers and reunite them with their children. They are one of the most comprehensive foundations in providing full assistance to these families. They partner with some the best immigration attorneys in the country. Their entire organization is staffed solely by volunteers. 100% of their funds go directly to provide bonds, living expenses, medical, legal, and supporting urgent needs of like-minded organizations and their operating infrastructure. For many ways to help go here: https://immigrantfamiliestogether.com/how-you-can-help 

Miles for Migrants  https://www.miles4migrants.org/mission.php is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charity, dedicated to using donated frequent flyer miles, points and money for the relocation of those displaced by war, persecution, politics and more, to start a new beginning in a new home. Their goal is to help families join their loved ones as quickly as possible, and without undue financial hardship. The refugees and their families that they serve are legally approved by the receiving country’s government to travel for migration and/or family reunification purposes but have financial needs that prevent them from purchasing airfare themselves. Their work is on a volunteer-only basis and do not use any funding to cover personal costs for staff, including travel costs to make connections and further our efforts. To donate frequent flier miles go here: https://www.miles4migrants.org/donate.php

RAICES https://www.raicestexas.org/ is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency that promotes justice by providing free and low-cost legal services to underserved immigrant children, families, and refugees. They combine expertise developed from the daily practice of immigration law with a deep commitment to advocacy. Their diverse staff of 130 attorneys, legal assistants, and support staff provide consultations, direct legal services, representation, assistance and advocacy to communities in Texas and to clients after they leave the state. RAICES staff closed 51,000 cases at no cost to their client. For volunteer opportunities go here: https://www.raicestexas.org/volunteer/ To donate go here: https://www.raicestexas.org/donate/

Team Brownsville https://www.teambrownsville.org/ was founded in July 2018, by a small group of like-minded educator volunteers. Since then membership and their mission has expanded with the help of volunteers and donors from around the globe. Team Brownsville volunteers help families and individuals legally seeking asylum in the United States. The team currently manages three programs - Breakfast at the bridge, Dinner at the bridge and Assistance at the bus station. To volunteer go here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7znm8_oKFWudS_7xhOBQHuLPlitpIM4msYuLh8iwff1c57g/viewform 

The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA) https://www.chirla.org/ is an advocacy and organizing group focusing on achieving human, civil, and labor rights for immigrants. Donate here: https://connect.clickandpledge.com  Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWNDlfsN6wk

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) https://www.cair.com is the country’s largest Muslim civil liberties organization whose vision is to be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding and to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims. To volunteer go here: https://www.cair.com/volunteer 

The National Immigration Forum https://immigrationforum.org is a leading immigrant advocacy group that offers various programs to integrate immigrants into the workforce and obtain citizenship. Donate here: https://nationalimmigrationforum.secure.nonprofitsoapbox.com/forum-donate

The National Immigration Law Center https://www.nilc.org/ is dedicated to fighting for the rights of low-income immigrants through litigation, policy analysis and advocacy, and various other methods. To get involved and work for the rights of low-income immigrants in our country go here: www.nilc.org/get-involved/ 

The Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights www.theyoungcenter.org/ works to protect the best interests of children who come to the U.S. on their own making sure that wherever they land, whether here in the U.S. or in their home country, they are safe. To make a difference in the life of an unaccompanied immigrant child by volunteering to serve as a Child Advocate in Chicago, Houston, San Antonio, Harlingen, Phoenix, Los Angeles, New York, or Washington, D.C. go to: https://www.theyoungcenter.org/volunteer-at-the-young-center/ They are especially in need of bilingual speakers of many foreign languages.

United We Dream https://unitedwedream.org/ transforms fear into finding your voice and empowers people to develop their leadership, their organizing skills, and to develop our own campaigns to fight for justice and dignity for immigrants and all people. This is achieved through immigrant youth-led campaigns at the local, state, and federal level. To take action go here: https://unitedwedream.org/getinvolved/

Girl Effect https://www.girleffect.org/ is a creative non-profit – experts in media, mobile, brand and international development – working where girls are marginalized and vulnerable. They build youth brands and mobile platforms that millions of girls and boys love and interact with, from apps that build skills, to TV dramas that explore vital issues, to magazines written and distributed by girls. To help go here: https://www.girleffect.org/join-our-community/ 

One Light Global https://www.onelightglobal.org/ transforms crisis-impacted communities into cities of inspiration. Through empowered collaboration with marginalized communities that integrates innovative technology with cultural wisdom, they co-create replicable, scalable, sustainable models for how humanity can thrive in our rapidly changing world. To donate go here: http://www.onelightglobal.org/donate 

Rising International https://risinginternational.org enables women in America who are surviving extreme poverty, gender-based violence, homelessness, and human trafficking to connect with other survivors around the globe. Through the power of entrepreneurship, they help each other to rise. Rising has revolutionized the home party model by using it to alleviate extreme poverty, both locally and globally. Think Avon or Tupperware for a social cause. The world’s most forgotten women sell their handmade boutique-quality products online and at Rising Home Parties. Locally, Rising trains women to be Rising Representatives who run their own business selling products made by their global sisters. To donate go here: https://risinginternational.org/rising-donation/ To host a Rising party go here: https://risinginternational.org/home-parties/ 

The Sisterhood is Global Institute https://donordirectaction.org was founded in 1984 by Robin Morgan, Simone de Beauvoir, and women from 80 countries. Its Donor Direct Action Fund strengthens women’s rights organizations around the world by increasing access to financial resources, political leaders and public visibility, with minimum bureaucracy and maximum impact. To donate go here: https://connect.clickandpledge.com/w/Form/fe74b83f-662b-472b-b018-a740e3eb9414

Women for Women https://www.womenforwomen.org supports the most marginalized women in countries affected by war and conflict. Their programs enable them to earn and save money, improve health and well-being, influence decisions in their home and community, and connect to networks for support. By utilizing skills, knowledge, and resources, women are able to create sustainable change for themselves, their families, and their community. For ways to help go here: https://www.womenforwomen.org/get-involved 

Women in Cities International https://femmesetvilles.org envisions a world where there is a meaningful participation of a full diversity of women and girls in creating inclusive and equitable cities and communities. They work to generate and exchange knowledge on women’s and girls’ experiences in urban environments and support the participation of women, girls and other community actors in all processes of urban development and governance. To donate go here: https://femmesetvilles.org/donate/

Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) https://www.glsen.org 

is focused on k-12 education to improve an education system that too frequently allows its lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) students to be bullied, discriminated against, or fall through the cracks. Connect to local chapters, information and national resources here: https://www.glsen.org/chapters

Human Rights Campaign and Human Rights Foundation https://www.hrc.org is the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer civil rights organization working to achieve LGBTQ equality. By inspiring and engaging individuals and communities, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBTQ people and realize a world that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all. For local events and actions and to donate to legal efforts go here: https://www.hrc.org/explore

Parents, Friends & Family of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) https://pflag.org is a national organization with local chapters in almost every state which promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons, their families, and friends through support to cope with an adverse society, education to enlighten an ill-informed public, and advocacy to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights. Connect to local chapters for action, advocacy and support resources here: https://pflag.org/find-a-chapter

The National LGBTQ Task Force http://www.thetaskforce.org is the oldest LGBTQ organization in the United States. Despite all the progress, millions of LGBTQ people face barriers in every aspect of their lives: in housing, employment, healthcare, retirement, and basic human rights. The Task Force is training and mobilizing millions of activists across our nation to deliver a world where you can be you. Connect to online training resources, take virtual actions and find news of national and regional events. http://www.thetaskforce.org/about/mission-history.html

Diversity Best Practices https://www.diversitybestpractices.com/about-diversity-best-practices is a division of Working Mother Media, the preeminent organization for mid to large size organizational diversity thought leaders to share best practices and develop innovative solutions for culture change. Through research, resources, benchmarking, publications and events, Diversity Best Practices offers organizational members information and strategies on how to implement, grow, measure and create first-in-class diversity programs.

There are several reputable fact checking sites in the web that specialize in rating the truthfulness of media content. They are an excellent resource for verifying or debunking information.  

PolitiFact https://www.politifact.com/ Fact-checking journalism is the heart of PolitiFact. Their core principles are independence, transparency, fairness, thorough reporting and clear writing. The reason they publish is to give citizens the information they need to govern themselves in a democracy.

Snopes https://www.snopes.com/ is the internet’s definitive fact-checking resource. When misinformation obscures the truth and readers don’t know what to trust, Snopes.com’s fact checking and original, investigative reporting lights the way to evidence-based and contextualized analysis. They always document their sources so readers are empowered to do independent research and make up their own minds. Snopes is an independent publication - the oldest and largest fact-checking site online, widely regarded by journalists, folklorists, and readers as an invaluable research companion. To donate go here: https://www.gofundme.com/savesnopes

FactCheck.org https://www.factcheck.org/ is a nonpartisan, nonprofit “consumer advocate” for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. They monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases. Their goal is to apply the best practices of both journalism and scholarship, and to increase public knowledge and understanding.

Media Matters for America https://www.mediamatters.org/ is a Web-based, not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) progressive research and information center dedicated to comprehensively monitoring, analyzing, and correcting conservative misinformation in the U.S. media. Using the website as the principal vehicle for disseminating research and information, Media Matters posts rapid-response items as well as longer research and analytic reports documenting conservative misinformation throughout the media and works daily to notify activists, journalists, pundits, and the general public about instances of misinformation, providing them with the resources to rebut false claims and to take direct action against offending media institutions. For actions you can take go here: https://www.mediamatters.org/take-action

Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press https://www.rcfp.org provides pro bono legal representation, amicus curiae support, and other legal resources to protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of journalists. The Reporters Committee serves the nation’s leading news organizations; thousands of reporters, editors, and media lawyers; and many more who use their online and mobile resources. For ways you can help go here: https://www.rcfp.org/ways-to-give-to-the-reporters-committee/ 

Women’s eNews https://womensenews.org is an award-winning nonprofit news service covering issues of particular concern to women and providing women’s perspectives on public policy. With writers and readers around the globe Women’s eNews’ audience stretches from New York City to New Delhi and all points between, reaching an estimated 2.5 million readers each year. Women’s eNews editors seek out freelance writers from around the world to write on every topic–politics, religion, economics, health, science, sustainability, education, sports, legislation–and commission them to write articles for distribution each day to subscribers and for posting on their Web site. To donate go here: https://womensenews.org/donate/

Coaching Boys Into Men http://www.coachescorner.org Athletic coaches play an extremely influential and unique role in the lives of men. Because of these relationships, coaches are poised to positively influence how young men think and behave, both on and off the field. Coaching Boys Into Men (CBIM) is the only evidence-based prevention program that trains and motivates high school coaches to teach their young male athletes healthy relationship skills and that violence never equals strength. For ways to help go here: http://www.coachescorner.org/healthy-relationships-advocates/ 

National Organization for Men Against Sexism http://nomas.org is an activist organization for men and women supporting positive changes for men. NOMAS advocates a perspective that is pro-feminist, gay affirmative, anti-racist, dedicated to enhancing men’s lives, and committed to justice on a broad range of social issues including class, age, religion, and physical abilities. To donate and/or become a member go here: http://nomas.org/membership/ 

The Representation Project http://therepresentationproject.org

is a movement that uses film and media content to expose injustices created by gender stereotypes and to shift people’s consciousness towards change. Interactive campaigns, strategic partnerships and education initiatives inspire individuals and communities to challenge the status quo and ultimately transform culture so everyone can fulfill their potential. Miss Representation is the award-winning documentary that exposes how mainstream media contributes to the underrepresentation of women in positions of power and influence. The Mask You Live In, asks: as a society, how are we failing our boys? The film examines how gender stereotypes are interconnected with race, class, and circumstance, and how kids are further influenced by the education system, sports culture, and mass media video games and pornography in particular. Watch here: http://vimeo.com/86728310 

American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) https://www.aapd.com/

is a convener, connector, and catalyst for change, increasing the political and economic power of people with disabilities. They are a cross-disability member organization dedicated to ensuring economic self-sufficiency and political empowerment for the more than 56 million Americans with disabilities. 

Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) https://dralegal.org/ has offices in California and New York and is one of the leading nonprofit disability rights legal centers in the nation. Their mission is to advance equal rights and opportunity for people with all types of disabilities nationwide. To donate go here: https://dralegal.org/donate/ 

Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) https://dredf.org works to advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities through legal advocacy, training, education, and public policy and legislative development. They are a leading national civil rights law and policy center directed by individuals with disabilities and parents who have children with disabilities. Find resources to help parents and students with disabilities here: https://dredf.org/special-education/special-education-resources/ 

National Disability Right Network (NDRN) https://www.ndrn.org advocates on Capitol Hill for laws that guard against abuse; advocate for basic rights; and ensure accountability in health care, education, employment, housing, transportation, and within the justice system. Easy ways you can help here: https://www.ndrn.org/take-action/

 Family Promise https://familypromise.org/find-an-affiliate/ helps homeless and low-income families achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response. To get involved go here: https://familypromise.org/get-involved/

Habitat for Humanity https://www.habitat.org/ is a global nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in approximately 70 countries. Habitat’s vision is of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat works toward its vision by building strength, stability and self-reliance in partnership with families in need of decent and affordable housing. To find volunteer, homeownership and ReStore donation and shopping opportunities in your local area go here: https://www.habitat.org/volunteer/near-you/find-your-local-habitat

National Alliance to End Homelessness https://endhomelessness.org/ is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization whose sole purpose is to end homelessness in the United States. They use research and data to find solutions to homelessness; they work with federal and local partners to create a solid base of policy and resources that support those solutions; and then they help communities implement them. Their strength is that they are outcome driven. Take action here: https://endhomelessness.org/help-end-homelessness/take-action/

National Low Income Housing Coalition http://nlihc.org/ is dedicated solely to achieving socially just public policy that assures people with the lowest incomes in the United States have affordable and decent homes. Their goals are to preserve existing federally assisted homes and housing resources, expand the supply of low-income housing, and establish housing stability as the primary purpose of federal low-income housing policy. To get involved go to the “Take Action” menu here: https://nlihc.org/takeaction 

The Southern Poverty Law Center https://www.splcenter.org/ is dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of our society. Using litigation, education, and other forms of advocacy, the SPLC works toward the day when the ideals of equal justice and equal opportunity will be a reality. To donate go here: https://donate.splcaction.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=1549 

The Sylvia Rivera Law Project https://srlp.org is an organization that addressed the severe poverty and over-incarceration in low-income transgender communities and transgender communities of color, understanding that meaningful political participation for people struggling against gender identity discrimination could only come in partnership with economic justice.

Volunteers for America https://www.voa.org touches the lives of 1.5 million people in over 400 communities in 46 states as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico each year. They support and empower America's most vulnerable groups, including veterans, at-risk youth, the frail elderly, men and women returning from prison, homeless individuals and families, people with disabilities, and those recovering from addictions. For opportunities to volunteer in several program areas, including taking action to help the homeless and those in need of housing, go here: https://www.voa.org/volunteer 

NARAL Pro-Choice America https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ is a political advocacy group focused on fighting for women’s reproductive rights and freedom. Their affiliates, working in partnership with NARAL Pro-Choice America, work to protect access to reproductive freedom. From working to pass proactive bills to holding anti-choice legislators accountable, their affiliates are on the frontlines to protecting and expanding reproductive freedom across the country. Click here to volunteer: https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/about/state-affiliates/ 

Planned Parenthood https://www.plannedparenthood.org is the country’s leading sexual and reproductive healthcare provider. For nationwide volunteer opportunities (including as a clinic escort) go here: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/get-involved To donate go here: https://www.weareplannedparenthood.org/onlineactions/2DvOvkW990uQz8lIGRU_dg2?mobileAdsTest=B  Local chapters also list more extensive volunteer opportunities, so take a look at your specific chapter for more. 

The Center for Reproductive Rights https://www.reproductiverights.org uses the power of law to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights around the world. They envision a world where every person participates with dignity as an equal member of society, regardless of gender; and where every woman is free to decide whether or when to have children and whether to get married; where access to quality reproductive health care is guaranteed; and where every woman can make these decisions free from coercion or discrimination. Donate here: https://www.reproductiverights.org/about-us/donate Take action here: https://www.reproductiverights.org/take-action

The Guttmacher Institute https://www.guttmacher.org/ is a leading research and policy organization committed to advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights in the United States and globally. For research and evidenced-based information visit their website at: https://www.guttmacher.org/about

The National Abortion Federation (NAF) https://prochoice.org/about-naf/ is the professional association of abortion providers. Its members include individuals, private and non-profit clinics, Planned Parenthood affiliates, women’s health centers, physicians’ offices, and hospitals who together care for approximately half the women who choose abortion in the U.S. and Canada each year. Their members also include public hospitals and both public and private clinics in Mexico City and private clinics in Colombia. To find a provider go here: https://prochoice.org/think-youre-pregnant/find-a-provider/ For education and advocacy information go here: https://prochoice.org/education-and-advocacy/ 

The National Women’s Health Network (NWHN) https://www.nwhn.org/ was founded to change the conversation about women’s health and to shape policy and support consumer health decisions; monitor the actions of Federal regulatory and funding agencies, the health care industry, and the health professions; identify and expose health care abuses; and mobilize grassroots action for women’s health. To safeguard their independence as a trusted voice on women health, the NWHN chooses not to accept financial support from the pharmaceutical industry, medical device manufacturers, or insurance companies. Share your health story here: https://www.nwhn.org/share-your-story/ Find health fact sheets here: https://www.nwhn.org/fact-sheets/

The Reproductive Health Access Project https://www.reproductiveaccess.org/ is a non-profit that trains clinicians to make quality reproductive healthcare more accessible. To donate and get involved go here: https://www.reproductiveaccess.org/get-involved/ 

Women’s Reproductive Rights Assistance Project (WRRAP) https://wrrap.org/ provides funds to pre-screened, pre-qualified health clinics across the nation on behalf of poor and disadvantaged women in need of abortion services or emergency contraceptives, on a case-by-case basis. Their affiliate clinics are members of Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and National Abortion Federation (NAF). WRRAP does not demand repayment of funds and they never judge the women they assist. Their mission is to ensure that all women, from all walks of life, are afforded the equal opportunity to gain access to safe, legal abortion services and emergency contraceptives. To volunteer go here: https://wrrap.org/donate-shop-volunteer/

Futures Without Violence https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/our-mission/ has been providing groundbreaking programs, policies, and campaigns that empower individuals and organizations working to end violence against women and children around the world. There are many ways to take action and get involved in your community to help prevent violence against women and children. FUTURES was a driving force behind passage of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994—the nation’s first comprehensive federal response to the violence that plagues families and communities. Watch TEDTalk here: https://www.ted.com/talks/esta_soler_how_we_turned_the_tide_on_domestic_violence_hint_the_polaroid_helped  Here are a few great ways you can help: https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/take-action/

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) https://ncadv.org advocates for victims and attempts to change policy surrounding domestic violence. To donate go here: https://ncadv.org/donate. NCADV also provides links to local programs along with research on issues and policies and data research. 

National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) https://www.nsvrc.org/ is the leading nonprofit in providing information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence. NSVRC translates research and trends into best practices that help individuals, communities and service providers achieve real and lasting change. Those wanting to volunteer or get active in their community rape crisis center can find links and connections to local resources at: https://www.nsvrc.org/get-involved

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) https://www.rainn.org is the country’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, which operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800-656-HOPE) and programs to help victims of sexual violence. For information about how to volunteer for the hotline or in your community go here: https://www.rainn.org/get-involved To donate go here: 

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The National Alliance to End Sexual Violence (NAESV) https://www.endsexualviolence.org/ is the voice in Washington for the 56 state and territorial sexual assault coalitions and 1300 rape crisis centers working to end sexual violence and support survivors. Options for involvement, beyond donating, include signing up for monthly email action alerts, and signing on to a sexual assault policy watch network. https://www.endsexualviolence.org/where-we-stand/how-you-can-effect-change/

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Women’s Health https://www.womenshealth.gov/ provides links to state-by-state resources including local program resources. Most local domestic and sexual violence centers and programs offer opportunities for involvement through victim advocacy or policy activism in addition to services for victims and survivors.  Find resources and programs in your state that provide support for women who have experienced abuse here: https://www.womenshealth.gov/relationships-and-safety/get-help/state-resources

America Votes https://americavotes.org/ has been the common link between many of the largest and most influential issue and membership organizations in the country. Their work has brought together a wide range of causes and built a unified coalition that has transformed how the progressive community works. Together, they have engaged communities across the country to take action on critical issues – from fighting for working families, to advancing women’s healthcare, to protecting the environment and more – and mobilized millions of voters to turn out on Election Day. To find an America Votes operation in your state go to: https://americavotes.org/state-network/

Fair Fight 2020  https://fairfight.com/about-fair-fight/ advocates for election reform, engages in voter education, and encourages turnout in order to secure the voting rights of all Georgians. The 501(c)(4) arm of the organization, Fair Fight Action, engages in activities such as conducting a vote-by-mail program; educating voters about elections, voting procedures, and voting rights; and facilitating a get-out-the-vote program to mobilize voters to cast their ballots during early voting and on election day. To donate go here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/fair-fight-1

iVote https://www.ivoteforamerica.org has one goal: secure voting rights for all Americans. Traditionally, most voting rights groups have focused on challenges in court after rights had been impinged, or defeating efforts to further erode rights. While this is important work, iVote takes a different tack – 'flipping the script' from playing defense on voter suppression efforts to going on offense to secure and expand access to voting. iVote focuses on two vehicles to go on offense for voting rights: Electing Democratic voting rights champions as secretary of state and passing automatic voter registration in states across the country. Donate here: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/ivotefund?recurring=true Show your support here: https://www.ivoteforamerica.org/sign_up

League of Women Voters https://www.lwv.org/ is a nonpartisan organization founded in 1920 by Carrie Chapman Catt during the Nation American Woman Suffrage Association convention. The League encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. LWV has chapters in over 700 communities in all 50 states and through those chapters, they reached over 10 million voters in 2018. To join the league and find a local chapter go here: https://www.lwv.org/local-leagues/find-local-league To have your voice heard by elected officials and policy makers and take action on current critical policy issues including voting rights go here: https://www.lwv.org/take-action

The Voter Participation Center https://www.voterparticipation.org/ is a central “hub” for voter information and registration, and provides an option for action in your local area by signing up on their email list. The Rising American Electorate—unmarried women, people of color, and millennials—are now the majority of eligible voters. With their groundbreaking research on voter mobilization and issue engagement, the Voter Participation Center has pioneered new ways to get these people to the polls. For information on unregistered voters in your state go to: https://data.voterparticipation.org/

Voto Latino https://votolatino.org/ is dedicated to empowering communities through civic engagement, issue advocacy and leadership development. Their work has evolved from voter registration to taking on other key issues that impact the Latino community in America such as Voter Education and Registration, Immigration and Citizenship, Social Justice, Health and Professional Development. At Voto Latino they rely on incredible volunteers like you to help them educate, empower and engage Latinos across the country. Sign up to be a volunteer today and they will be in touch with opportunities in your area. To volunteer: https://secure.everyaction.com/dNSuqhuSbESQiLgFVmy5gQ2 To donate go here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/vl-website

American Association of University Women (AAUW) https://www.aauw.org/ is the nation’s leading voice promoting equity and education for women and girls. Since their founding in 1881, AAUW members have examined and have taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day — educational, social, economic, and political. AAUW has local chapters in every state and invites all to participate in actions on a variety of issues. Go to: https://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/public-policy/two-minute-activist/

ERA Coalition http://www.eracoalition.org works with its partner organizations to provide a strong forum for all voices advocating for passage of an equal rights amendment. They represent 76 member and lead organizations, and millions of women and men, and support and help lead the movement for passage of an equal rights amendment through public education and messaging campaigns. Their polling research shows that while 94% of Americans support constitutional equality for women and men, 80% mistakenly think it already exists. To find links to local efforts and for lobbying Congress go here: http://www.eracoalition.org/cosponsors.php To donate go here: https://salsa4.salsalabs.com/o/51168/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=8272

Feminist Majority http://www.feminist.org/ Founded in 1987, The Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF), is a cutting edge organization dedicated to women's equality, reproductive health, and non-violence. In all spheres, FMF utilizes research and action to empower women economically, socially, and politically. They believe that feminists - both women and men, girls and boys - are the majority, but this majority must be empowered. For links to take action locally and nationally go to: http://www.feminist.org/action/index.html

Fund for Women's Equality http://fundforwomensequality.org promotes legal and lived equality for women in the United States by increasing public understanding of the need for comprehensive, fair and equal treatment of women and girls under the law and the need to end sex inequality in all its forms. The Fund for Women's Equality is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. To donate go here: http://fundforwomensequality.org/donate.html

National Organization for Women (NOW) https://now.org/ is an activist organization, foundation and PAC that advocates for equal rights for women and is the largest organization of feminist grassroots activists in the United States with hundreds of chapters and hundreds of thousands of members and activists in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Since their founding in 1966, NOW’s purpose is to take action through intersectional grassroots activism to promote feminist ideals, lead societal change, eliminate discrimination, and achieve and protect the equal rights of all women and girls in all aspects of social, political, and economic life. To donate and look for local volunteer programs, like clinic escorting, go to: https://now.org/?state=Select+State&post_type=chapter Take action here: https://now.org/nap/ For volunteer programs go here: https://now.org/getinvolved/ For ways to donate go here: https://now.org/more-ways-to-give/

National Women’s Law Center https://nwlc.org/ are advocates, experts, and lawyers who fight for gender justice, taking on issues that are central to the lives of women and girls. They drive change in the courts, in public policy, and in our society, especially for women facing multiple forms of discrimination. Take action here: https://nwlc.org/take-action/

The New Agenda https://thenewagenda.net/ is dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls by bringing about systemic change in the media, at the workplace, at school and at home. They seek to achieve safety and opportunity for all women by addressing issues which unite us and by advancing women into leadership roles. Find out how to take action here: https://thenewagenda.net/take-action/

UltraViolet https://weareultraviolet.org is a powerful and rapidly growing community of people mobilized to fight sexism and create a more inclusive world that accurately represents all women, from politics and government to media and pop culture. They work on a range of issues—reproductive rights, healthcare, economic security, violence, and racial justice — and center the voices of all women, especially women of color, immigrants, and LGBTQ women. UltraViolet exists to create a cost for sexism and to achieve full equity for all women through culture and policy change.

Women’s March Over 5 Million of us worldwide and over 1 Million in Washington, D.C., came to march, speak and make our voices heard. But it is JUST the BEGINNING! It is time to get our friends, family and community together and leverage that energy. Go to this link https://www.womensmarch.com/ and sign up for 10 Actions for the first 100 Days. They believe that it is critical to focus on the Congress because - The President proposes, the Congress disposes. Hold Senators and Representatives accountable for their positions and votes.